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1. CPI Refresher Training for Herkimer Elementary Staff Only

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 5/13/2026

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This is for the CPI Refresher on May 13, 2026, in the Cafeteria from 12:15 PM to 3:15 PM. This refresher is for any staff member at Herkimer Elementary who already possesses a blue card and requires an annual update to maintain their certification.
  • Enrolled: 7/50
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Life Science: Biology PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology Educators

Dates: 5/14/2026

Join Life Science: Biology teachers from our region to review available Next Generation materials, problem solve instructional strategies, and prep for the new regents in June 2026.
  • Enrolled: 4/15
  • Wait: 0/0

3. Planning Backwards, Teaching Forward

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 5/19/2026

Starting Today
Curriculum in a classroom seems to land on a spectrum. Some teachers are handed a "script" from a premade curriculum and expected to follow it to a T. Some teachers are given the freedom to develop their own curriculum. Others fall somewhere in between. In this session, we explore the concepts of Backwards Design, apply them to your curriculum situation, and brainstorm with fellow educators.
  • Enrolled: 8/30
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4. Earth & Space Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Earth & Space Science Educators

Dates: 5/21/2026

Starting Soon
Join Earth & Space Science teachers from our region to review available Next Generation materials, problem solve instructional strategies, and prep for the new regents in June 2026.
  • Enrolled: 8/15
  • Wait: 0/0

5. School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop for Herkimer BOCES and Safety Subscribing Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 5/26/2026

This Training aims to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to violence in school settings. Lasting approximately two hours, the course covers essential topics such as recognizing warning signs, implementing de-escalation techniques, and understanding relevant legislation, including the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. In New York State, training in School Violence Prevention and Intervention is mandatory, along with a six-hour DASA Certification and Mandated Reporter training for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators apply for their professional certification. Cost is free for any Herkimer BOCES staff members and safety service subscribing districts. Date: May 26, 2026 Location: Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center in the Progress Room Time: 3pm - 5pm
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

6. School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop for Herkimer BOCES Non-Component Districts and Safety Service Non-Subscriber Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 5/26/2026

This Training aims to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to violence in school settings. Lasting approximately two hours, the course covers essential topics such as recognizing warning signs, implementing de-escalation techniques, and understanding relevant legislation, including the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. In New York State, training in School Violence Prevention and Intervention is mandatory, along with a six-hour DASA Certification and Mandated Reporter training for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators apply for their professional certification. Cost is $25 for Non-Component Districts or Districts who do not subscribe to the Herkimer BOCES Safety Services. This will be billed directly to your district. Date: May 26, 2026 Location: Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center in the Progress Room Time: 3pm - 5pm
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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7. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/27/2026

Elementary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/0

8. NYSESLAT Exam Regional Scoring

Program: Professional Development

Audience: TESOL Teachers

Dates: 5/27/2026 to 5/28/2026

Regional scoring of the NYSESLAT Exams. The session will include training on scoring the writing portion of the NYSESLAT Exams
  • Enrolled: 8/12
  • Wait: 0/0

9. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/28/2026

Secondary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/0

10. CSE/CPSE Chairperson Meetings (June)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/4/2026

Review SED updates, BOCES update, Professional Development as needed, Round table discussions
  • Enrolled: 2/35
  • Wait: 0/0

11. CPI: Initial & Refresher Nonviolent Crisis Intervention for Herkimer BOCES & Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 6/15/2026

This workshop is for staff needing the INITIAL or REFRESHER CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training. INITIAL Training is for those directly involved in crisis situations, teaching de-escalation techniques and non-restrictive interventions. It includes an online component followed by a 3-hour in-person session on June 15, 2026 from 12 PM to 3 PM at the Gateway Center, Herkimer BOCES. The online portion is a prerequisite. Course fee: $65.00 billed directly to your department or district. REFRESHER Training is for staff who have completed initial training and need annual recertification training. This workshop will also occur on June 15, 2026 from 12 PM to 3 PM at the same location. Course fee: $45.00 billed directly to your department or district. For questions, contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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12. CPI: Initial & Refresher Nonviolent Crisis Intervention for Herkimer BOCES Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 6/15/2026

This workshop is for staff needing the INITIAL or REFRESHER CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training. INITIAL Training is for those directly involved in crisis situations, teaching de-escalation techniques and non-restrictive interventions. It includes an online component followed by a 3-hour in-person session on June 15, 2026 from 12 PM to 3 PM at the Gateway Center, Herkimer BOCES. The online portion is a prerequisite. Course fee: $80.00 billed directly to your district. REFRESHER Training is for staff who have completed initial training and need annual recertification training. This workshop will also occur on June 15, 2026 from 12 PM to 3 PM at the same location. Course fee: $60.00 billed directly to your district. For questions, contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

13. 6-Week Book Study: The Writing Revolution 2.0

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 6/16/2026 to 7/21/2026

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Join me for a 6-week, book study of The Writing Revolution 2.0 by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler, designed for teachers across content areas who want practical, research-backed ways to strengthen student thinking through writing. This will be a reading- and writing-intensive experience where you will step into the role of your students by actually trying the strategies yourself. **BOOK NOT PROVIDED**
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

14. 6-Week Book Study: The Writing Revolution 2.0 FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 6/16/2026 to 7/21/2026

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Join me for a 6-week, book study of The Writing Revolution 2.0 by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler, designed for teachers across content areas who want practical, research-backed ways to strengthen student thinking through writing. This will be a reading- and writing-intensive experience where you will step into the role of your students by actually trying the strategies yourself. **BOOK NOT PROVIDED**
  • Enrolled: 1/5
  • Wait: 0/0

15. Educational Crosswalk: Real World STEM: Bringing Industry into the Classroom

Program: Professional Development

Audience: STEM Teachers

Dates: 6/17/2026

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Join our Educational CrossWalk for Educators. Philip Tangorra, Executive Director of the Mohawk Valley Water Authority, and his team have put together a program that includes a tour of the Water Treatment Plant at Hinckley Reservoir, followed by a laboratory demonstration and water quality discussion, which will be held back at the Kennedy Plaza location. We'll follow with a Lunch and Learn in their conference room, where the Engineering team will discuss design and capital program management. Mr. Tangorra will lead further discussions on Water Sector workforce issues and the OneWaterWorkforce initiative. Closing out the day with a Q&A session. The overarching theme is "Real World STEM: Bringing Industry into the Classroom.” The MVWA Team will help connect work readiness to specific STEM content, with the goal of educators leaving with strategies they can implement in their classrooms. Be it Engineering, Science, Technology, or Math, all content-area teachers play a vital role in preparing graduates for rewarding STEM careers.
  • Enrolled: 0/10
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16. CPI Refresher for BOCES SPED at CVA and Jarvis

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 6/24/2026

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This CPI Refresher is for BOCES SPED staff at CVA and Jarvis only. It will take place in the Pathways Cafeteria from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Maxwell at extension 2024 or email kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org.
  • Enrolled: 12/50
  • Wait: 0/0

17. Ambitious Science Teaching - Book Study

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Science Educators

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 8/14/2026

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In the midst of implementing Next Generation Science in our classrooms, this book study will explore concepts aligned with the instructional shifts with practical examples. We will use a hybrid model, completing asynchronous activities on Google Classroom, then meeting on zoom for a culminating discussion to bring our ideas to fruition. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase the book on your own.**
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

18. Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics - Book Study

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-8 Mathematics Educators

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 8/14/2026

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"Because fluency practice is not a worksheet. Fluency in mathematics is more than adeptly using basic facts or implementing algorithms. Real fluency involves reasoning and creativity, and it varies by the situation at hand." Join local K-8 educators explore what fluency looks like in their mathematics classrooms through a hybrid book study. We will explore moving beyond basic facts and memorization through asynchronous activities and a culminating zoom discussion at the end of our study. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase it on your own.**
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

19. Practical Scaffolds for ELLs

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/14/2026

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Supporting Diverse Learners in Tier 1: Practical Scaffolds for Immediate Classroom Use This highly practical, beginner-friendly session supports educators in strengthening Tier 1 access to grade-level learning for multilingual learners (ELLs) across content areas. Educators will explore how language development intersects with academic success in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and how high-impact scaffolds can maintain rigor while removing unnecessary language barriers. Through real classroom examples and guided reflection, participants will examine common challenges ELLs experience and learn concrete, ready-to-use strategies that can be implemented immediately.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

20. Practical Scaffolds for ELLs FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/14/2026

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Supporting Diverse Learners in Tier 1: Practical Scaffolds for Immediate Classroom Use This highly practical, beginner-friendly session supports educators in strengthening Tier 1 access to grade-level learning for multilingual learners (ELLs) across content areas. Educators will explore how language development intersects with academic success in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and how high-impact scaffolds can maintain rigor while removing unnecessary language barriers. Through real classroom examples and guided reflection, participants will examine common challenges ELLs experience and learn concrete, ready-to-use strategies that can be implemented immediately.
  • Enrolled: 0/5
  • Wait: 0/0

21. AI Tools for Supporting ELLs

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/14/2026

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This professional development introduces educators to practical ways artificial intelligence can enhance instruction for English language learners. Participants will explore AI tools and strategies that support language development, scaffold academic content, personalize learning, and provide actionable feedback to accelerate student growth.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

22. AI Tools for Supporting ELLs FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/14/2026

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This professional development introduces educators to practical ways artificial intelligence can enhance instruction for English language learners. Participants will explore AI tools and strategies that support language development, scaffold academic content, personalize learning, and provide actionable feedback to accelerate student growth.
  • Enrolled: 0/5
  • Wait: 0/0

23. Performance-Based Learning

Program: Professional Development

Audience: 7-12 Teachers and Support Staff

Dates: 7/21/2026 to 7/22/2026

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This interactive professional learning experience is designed to help school teams build a shared understanding of performance-based learning and develop practical strategies for implementation across classrooms and grade levels. Participants will explore how performance-based learning creates meaningful, student-centered experiences that promote deeper understanding, transferable skills, and authentic application of knowledge.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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24. Research to Practice: Exploring 7 Mighty Moves

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2026 to 8/18/2026

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Join colleagues in a collaborative online book study of 7 Mighty Moves, a research-based guide focused on high-impact literacy practices for students in grades K-3. Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, participants will explore evidence-based strategies that strengthen foundational reading skills, improve instructional decision-making, and support student success in literacy. Educators will leave with actionable classroom practices, opportunities to collaborate with peers, and a deeper understanding of effective reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. Ideal for: K-3 classroom teachers, reading specialists, interventionists, instructional coaches, and administrators. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase it on your own.**
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Research to Practice: Exploring 7 Mighty Moves FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2026 to 8/18/2026

New
Join colleagues in a collaborative online book study of 7 Mighty Moves, a research-based guide focused on high-impact literacy practices for students in grades K-3. Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, participants will explore evidence-based strategies that strengthen foundational reading skills, improve instructional decision-making, and support student success in literacy. Educators will leave with actionable classroom practices, opportunities to collaborate with peers, and a deeper understanding of effective reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. Ideal for: K-3 classroom teachers, reading specialists, interventionists, instructional coaches, and administrators. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase it on your own.**
  • Enrolled: 0/5
  • Wait: 0/0

26. IEP Escape Room - Crack the Code to Student Success

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/4/2026

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Step into an interactive escape room where teams race against the clock to "crack the code” of a student IEP. Through hands-on challenges, participants will break down present levels, goals, accommodations, and services to build confidence in reading and applying student plans. Expect collaboration, problem-solving, and a high-energy experience that turns compliance into clarity-and maybe even a little fun.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

27. IEP Escape Room - Crack the Code to Student Success FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/4/2026

New
Step into an interactive escape room where teams race against the clock to "crack the code” of a student IEP. Through hands-on challenges, participants will break down present levels, goals, accommodations, and services to build confidence in reading and applying student plans. Expect collaboration, problem-solving, and a high-energy experience that turns compliance into clarity-and maybe even a little fun.
  • Enrolled: 0/5
  • Wait: 0/0

28. Mentor Training

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Instructional staff interested in mentoring

Dates: 8/13/2026

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This training is for anyone in districts who plans to mentor in the 2026-2027 school year. This is for new and returning mentors. We will be learning about best practices in mentoring as well as strategies and tips for success in the coming school year.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

29. Lesson Jamming!

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 8/18/2026

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Welcome to Lesson Jamming. This isn't sit-and-get PD. It's a working session designed to help you build strong, thoughtful lessons with the support of practical tools, collaborative conversation, and dedicated planning time. Bring your ideas, your questions, and a song or two for our shared playlist. We'll keep the atmosphere light, the thinking rigorous, and the focus on creating lessons that actually work in your classroom. Plan, collaborate, reset, repeat.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

30. Lesson Jamming! FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 8/18/2026

New
Welcome to Lesson Jamming. This isn't sit-and-get PD. It's a working session designed to help you build strong, thoughtful lessons with the support of practical tools, collaborative conversation, and dedicated planning time. Bring your ideas, your questions, and a song or two for our shared playlist. We'll keep the atmosphere light, the thinking rigorous, and the focus on creating lessons that actually work in your classroom. Plan, collaborate, reset, repeat.
  • Enrolled: 0/5
  • Wait: 0/0

31. Curriculum Writing Day 1

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/19/2026

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Regional educators will be given the time to collaborate, plan, and create lessons in order to prep for the upcoming school year. Participants will have access to instructional coaches to support brainstorming and activity creation.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
  • Wait: 0/0

32. Curriculum Writing Day 2

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/20/2026

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Regional educators will be given the time to collaborate, plan, and create lessons in order to prep for the upcoming school year. Participants will have access to instructional coaches to support brainstorming and activity creation.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0