Frontline Education

1. New Teacher Seminar

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers New to the Profession

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 3/2/2027

New Teacher Seminar is a year-long program designed to support those new to the profession. This includes four in-person sessions, site visits, and embedded instructional coaching.

2. New Teacher Seminar for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers New to the Profession

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 3/2/2027

New Teacher Seminar is a year-long program designed to support those new to the profession. This includes four in-person sessions, site visits, and embedded instructional coaching.

3. K-12 Regional Leaders Meeting (September 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/30/2026

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.

4. Life Science: Biology PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 9/30/2026

Join regional HS Life Science: Biology teachers to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming.

5. Life Science: Biology PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 9/30/2026

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Join regional HS Life Science: Biology teachers to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming.

6. Integrating TAB into the classroom

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/7/2026

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Overview: In this interactive workshop, we will explore the integration of Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) into the classroom, walking through the lifecycle of a typical project in a choice-based art space. Participants will also gain hands-on experience exploring studio equipment, including the pottery wheel, slab roller, and extruder. This session offers the perfect blend of pedagogy and practical practice to help you transform your classroom environment. Instructor: Cheryl La Venture. mailto:claventure@frankfort-schuyler.org

7. MathCON - AM Session

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

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Come join regional math educators for a day tailored just for you! In this AM session, we will hear from Mike Wiernicki, a Mohawk Central School alumni who has made a powerful impact in math education in Georgia and wants to bring it back to his home town and the valley at large. Learn about the Portrait of a Graduate and how this will impact our math classrooms. To finish off the morning, you will have the choice of three breakout sessions to grow your instructional strategy tool box. Experience the fun of a statewide math conference here in our own backyard!

8. MathCON - AM Session for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

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Come join regional math educators for a day tailored just for you! In this AM session, we will hear from Mike Wiernicki, a Mohawk Central School alumni who has made a powerful impact in math education in Georgia and wants to bring it back to his home town and the valley at large. Learn about the Portrait of a Graduate and how this will impact our math classrooms. To finish off the morning, you will have the choice of three breakout sessions to grow your instructional strategy tool box. Experience the fun of a statewide math conference here in our own backyard!

9. CPI Refresher for Herkimer BOCES Staff

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/9/2026

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This workshop is for staff who have completed the initial training and require a REFRESHER. To continue being CPI-qualified, you must take a yearly refresher. This workshop will review the basic concepts of responding to various crisis levels and the corresponding interventions. To receive a CPI blue card, staff must demonstrate competency in CPI concepts and interventions. You must have completed the initial CPI training to attend this refresher course. This workshop will be offered on October 9, 2026, at Gateway Center, Progress Room from 12: 00 p.m. to 3: 00 p.m. The cost is $45.00, and it will be billed directly to your department or district.

10. MathCON - PM Session

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

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Every classroom, student, and teacher needs something different to succeed in math. Explore a full afternoon of breakout sessions to give you fresh ideas to bring back to your classrooms ASAP! From instructional strategies, to resources, to fun technology and games to incorporate into your lessons, there will be a session for everyone from Kindergarten to Seniors! Enjoy the fun, resources, and community of a statewide level math conference here in our own backyard.

11. MathCON - PM Session for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

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Every classroom, student, and teacher needs something different to succeed in math. Explore a full afternoon of breakout sessions to give you fresh ideas to bring back to your classrooms ASAP! From instructional strategies, to resources, to fun technology and games to incorporate into your lessons, there will be a session for everyone from Kindergarten to Seniors! Enjoy the fun, resources, and community of a statewide level math conference here in our own backyard.

12. CPI Initial Training for Herkimer BOCES New Employees and current staff needing initial in-person training

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/13/2026

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This workshop is designed for staff who need the INITIAL CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, particularly new employees. It is meant for those directly involved in crisis situations and focuses on teaching de-escalation techniques and non-restrictive interventions. The INITIAL training is delivered through blended learning, consisting of an online component and a review/hands-on session. The online training covers the basic concepts of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, including definitions, concepts, and activities. This portion takes approximately 3 hours and is self-paced. The second portion involves a 3-hour review/hands-on session. During this session, we will discuss how to apply the models and techniques learned online, and participants will practice these skills in the classroom. Staff will learn and practice physical training for CPI interventions, including disengagement techniques and turning away skills. The hands-on portion will occur from 12 to 3 p.m. on October 13, 2026, at the Progress Room in the Gateway Center, Herkimer BOCES, located at 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY. The course fee is $65.00, which will be billed directly to your district or department. If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Maxwell at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org.

13. Elementary Level Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grade 3 - 5 teachers who teach science

Dates: 10/14/2026

Join regional elementary teachers, grades 3 through 5, to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming, with a focus on integrating science into your science and math instructional time.

14. Elementary Level Science PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grade 3 - 5 teachers who teach science

Dates: 10/14/2026

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Join regional elementary teachers, grades 3 through 5, to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming, with a focus on integrating science into your science and math instructional time.

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

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/14/2026

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 6-hour DASA Certification and Mandated Reporter training for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Cost is free for any Herkimer BOCES staff members and safety service-subscribing districts. Date: October 14,, 2026 Location: Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center in the Bridge Room Time: 3 - 5 pm Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org

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

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/14/2026

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 6-hour DASA Certification and Mandated Reporter training for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Cost is $25 for Non-Component Districts or Districts that do not subscribe to the Herkimer BOCES Safety Services. This will be billed directly to your district. Date: October 14, 2026 Location: Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center in the Bridge Room Time: 3 - 5 pm Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org

17. BRIGHT Webinar Series: Building Portrait-Ready Classrooms Through Culturally Responsive Instruction

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/14/2026 to 4/7/2027

Building Portrait-Ready Classrooms Through Culturally Responsive Instruction The BRIGHT Webinar Series, created by Dr. Meredith Madden, transforms the vision of culturally responsive and sustaining education into practical strategies you can use right away. Grounded in BRIGHT Instructional Model and aligned with NYSED's CRSE Framework, NY Inspires, and Portrait of a Graduate, each live virtual session focuses on one of six core commitments: B - Build Empathy-Driven Relationships and Inclusive Classroom Community R - Reimagine Rigor Through Responsive, Relevant Instruction I - Instruct with Dialogue to Strengthen Student Voice and Connection G - Give Growth-Informed Feedback and Expand Growth Mindset H - Honor and Integrate Home, Culture, and Community in Curriculum and Pedagogy T - Tend to Teacher Wellness and Collective Care Each 1-hour synchronous webinar includes actionable strategies, downloadable tools, and ready-to-use classroom resources that help educators move from awareness to action and support learning environments where every student feels seen, supported, and capable of success. The series is designed with flexibility in mind: educators can participate in one session, several sessions, or the full six-part series based on their professional learning interests, needs, and schedules. Each session stands on its own while also connecting to the larger BRIGHT Instructional Model. Zoom links will be provided.

18. Math-ish Action-Research Cohort: Reimagine Your Math Classroom

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/15/2026 to 12/11/2026

This isn't your traditional "read-a-chapter and chat" book study. Join us for an immersive, hands-on action study designed for educators who want to transform how students feel, think, and perform in mathematics. Grounded in Jo Boaler's groundbreaking book Math-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics, this 8-week professional learning cohort bridges theory and daily practice through an interactive "Try & Debrief" cycle. Rather than just discussing ideas, you'll put your learning into practice by trying new routines and strategies with your students, noticing what happens, gathering authentic student work, and bringing your experiences and insights back to a community of educators learning alongside you. What Makes This Study Different? Hands-On Classroom Experiments: Every two weeks, you'll test a low-stakes, high-impact routine directly with your students, from visual estimation and "favorite mistakes" to real-world data analysis. Artifact-Based Reflection: Instead of reading quizzes, you'll upload photos of student work, quotes, and strategies to a shared digital showcase deck before each live meeting. Collaborative Debriefs: Connect with fellow educators across grade levels to analyze what worked, share surprises, and refine your approach in real time. Cohort Expectations & Commitment To maintain momentum and build a cohesive community of practice, you must attend all 4 live Zoom sessions. Each session builds directly on the classroom experiences conducted in the preceding weeks. Format: 8-Week Hybrid Cohort (4 Live Zoom Sessions + Asynchronous Classroom Testing) Live Zoom: Bi-weekly, 45 to 60 minutes per session Weekly Time Investment: ~25 pages of reading + 1 interactive classroom task per 2-week cycle Dates: October 15 - December 11 Zoom Times: 4:30 - 5:30 PM Live Zoom Dates: October 22, November 5, November 19, and December 3 Book is provided Stipend: $250 paid upon completion of all study requirements.

19. NY Inspires Transformative Learning Council Part 1: Understanding Assessment Types and the Assessment Inventory

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/16/2026

In this session, participants will build a deep understanding of New York State's Educational Assessment Strategy and what it means for their districts. Grounded in NYSED's framework, we will explore how each type of assessment - from formative checks to state assessments - carries a unique purpose and use, and why collecting information from multiple sources is essential for understanding student learning. With that foundation in place, teams will begin working through the NYSED Student Assessment Inventory, mapping out the assessments currently being used at each grade level across their district, and discussing how the data from those assessments is - or should be - used to inform decisions. Supporting resources will be shared to help participants continue this important work back in their buildings.

20. Growing Leadership PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 10/19/2026

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The Growing Leadership PLC is a dedicated Professional Learning Community designed to support school and district administrators during their critical initial years of leadership. This PLC will meet monthly for one hour after school via Zoom, with a schedule set by participants. This PLC provides a safe, collaborative, and action-oriented space for newer administrators to bridge the gap between administrative theory and daily practice. Through peer coaching, problem-of-practice protocols, and targeted mentorship, participants will develop the adaptive leadership skills necessary to drive student achievement, support teacher growth, and foster a positive school culture.

21. Hands-On Manipulatives Workshop #1: Middle/High School

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/19/2026

Manipulatives aren't just for elementary math. In this hands-on workshop, middle and high school educators will explore how manipulatives can help students see, model, and make sense of increasingly complex mathematical ideas. Experience practical ways to use hands-on tools to make abstract concepts more visible, strengthen conceptual understanding, encourage mathematical thinking and discussion, and help students explain the why behind their solutions. Participants will leave with strategies and ideas they can use right away to help students move beyond procedures toward deeper mathematical understanding. Dates: October 19 Time: 4:00-5:30 PM Location: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center Facilitator: Jessica Lattimore CTLE Hours: 1.5 hours

22. Dignity Act Coordinator Initial Training

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/20/2026

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This training is for new Dignity Act Coordinators only. Herkimer BOCES Safety Services will provide this training on October 20, 2026, from 9 am to 2 pm. Dignity Act Coordinator Initial training will cover the following topics: Dignity Act coordinators play a critical role in setting the schoolwide climate concerning preventing bullying, harassment, and discrimination. This training will focus on 11 modules: 1. Identifying differences between respect and dignity 2. Distinguishing between conflict & bullying 3. Identifying similarities and differences between bullying and harassment 4. Social media and cyberbullying 5. Microaggressions 6. Examining bias 7. Vulnerable populations 8. The school district and DASA Coordinator's responsibilities 9. Reporting requirements 10. Investigation and deception detection 11. Resources for intervention and prevention This training will be held in the Superintendent's conference room at the Herkimer BOCES Business Office/Central Office, 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. The workshop will run from approximately 9 a.m. to 2 pm. Please register through your My Learning Plan account to enroll in this workshop. If you have any questions about enrollment, please get in touch with Kellie Maxwell in the Safety Services department at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or call 315-867-2034.

23. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Core principles apply across all content areas)

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 1/12/2027

This professional development series pairs short workshop sessions with hands-on classroom experiments. Across four sessions, you will test proven strategies from Building Thinking Classrooms, track what works in your room, and build a high-engagement learning environment. What Is Expected of You Attend All 4 Sessions: Each session builds directly on the tools from the previous one. Run 2-Week Experiments: Between sessions, you will test specific classroom tools for two weeks and observe how your students respond. Share Feedback: Bring real observations and student data to discuss with peers at the start of each meeting. Session Overview & What You Will Gain Session 1: Getting Students Thinking Right Away Your Outcome: Faster start times on tasks, higher student engagement, and immediate collaboration across social boundaries. Session 2: De-Centering the Teacher Your Outcome: Students stop relying on you for quick answers and start looking to their peers and their own reasoning to solve problems. Session 3: Student Autonomy & Synthesis Your Outcome: Deeper student retention, active note-taking rather than passive copying, and greater ownership of their own learning. Session 4: Aligning Assessment & Grading Your Outcome: A fair grading system that reflects true student understanding and keeps students motivated throughout the unit. Dates: October 20, November 17, December 15, January 12, 2027 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM Location: MRTC in-person Facilitator: Jessica Lattimore

24. Research to Practice: Exploring 7 Mighty Moves

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Teachers

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 11/17/2026

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.**

25. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (October 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

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.

26. Intermediate Level Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

Join regional middle school science educators, grades 6 - 8, to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

27. Intermediate Level Science PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

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Join regional middle school science educators, grades 6 - 8, to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

28. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (October 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/22/2026

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.

29. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Herkimer BOCES & Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

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Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 ½ hour in-person skills session on October 26, from 8:30 - 11 am. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Space is limited to 24 people. Cost: $81, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

30. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

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Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 1/2-hour in-person skills session on October 26, 2026, from 8:30 am - to 11 am. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Space is limited to 24 people. Cost: $110 billed directly to your district Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

31. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Herkimer BOCES & Component District

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

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Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 ½-hour in-person skills session on October 26, from 12-2:30 pm. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Space is limited to 24 people. Cost: $81, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

32. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

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Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 ½-hour in-person skills session on October 26, from 12-2:30 pm. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Space is limited to 24 people. Cost: $110, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

33. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Herkimer BOCES & Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

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Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 ½ hour in-person skills session on October 26, from 3:30 - 6 pm This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Space is limited to 12 people. Cost: $81, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

34. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

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Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 ½ hour in-person skills session on October 26, from 3:30 - 6: 00 p.m. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Space is limited to 12 people. Cost: $110, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

35. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/28/2026

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This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

36. HS Chemistry PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Chemistry Teachers

Dates: 10/28/2026

Join regional high school chemistry teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

37. HS Chemistry PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Chemistry Teachers

Dates: 10/28/2026

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Join regional high school chemistry teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

38. Hands-On Manipulatives Workshop #1: Elementary

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 11/2/2026

Get hands-on and explore practical ways to use manipulatives to make learning more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for students. In this interactive workshop, educators will experience strategies they can take directly back to the classroom while exploring why hands-on learning matters. Discover how manipulatives can make abstract ideas more concrete, deepen understanding, encourage problem-solving and discussion, and give students different ways to explore and show their thinking. Participants will leave with practical ideas for using manipulatives with greater purpose-as tools for thinking, talking, creating, and learning. Dates: November 2 Time: 4:-5:30 PM Location: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center Facilitator: Jessica Lattimore

39. HS Earth & Space Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Earth & Space Science Teachers

Dates: 11/4/2026

Join regional high school earth and space science teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

40. HS Earth & Space Science PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Earth & Space Science Teachers

Dates: 11/4/2026

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Join regional high school earth and space science teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

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

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/6/2026

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.

42. IEP Escape Room - Crack the Code to Student Success for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/6/2026

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.

43. SafeTALK

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 11/10/2026

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LivingWorks safeTALK is a three-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it's the world's fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course. Date: November 10, 2026 Time: 8- 11 a.m Location: Gateway Center Progress Room, 420 E. German St., Herkimer Space is limited to 25 participants We need at least 10 participants to hold the training The cost is FREE!

44. SafeTALK

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 11/10/2026

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LivingWorks safeTALK is a three-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it's the world's fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course. Date: November 10, 2026 Time: 12-3 pm Location: Gateway Center Progress Room, 420 E. German St., Herkimer Space is limited to 25 participants We need at least 10 participants to hold the training The cost is FREE!

45. Portrait of a Graduate Alignment Webinar

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 11/10/2026 to 11/12/2026

What do educators need to know and be able to do in order to cultivate the competencies named in New York State's Portrait of a Graduate? This interactive workshop introduces the Portrait of a Graduate-Aligned Educator, a developmental model for understanding the instructional readiness educators need to bring Portrait of a Graduate competencies to life in everyday classroom practice. Grounded in New York State's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, participants explore six interconnected areas of educator instructional competency. Through reflection, discussion, instructional analysis, and application activities, educators consider the relationship between the competencies we want students to develop and the instructional decisions that make those outcomes possible. Participants examine current practice, identify areas of instructional strength and growth, and apply the competencies to the design and refinement of classroom learning experiences that support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and capacities reflected in the Portrait of a Graduate. (Participants will receive an email with a Zoom link from the instructor, Dr. Meredith Madden)

46. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (November 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/12/2026

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.

47. HS Life Science: Biology PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026

Join regional high school life science: biology teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

48. HS Life Science: Biology PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026

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Join regional high school life science: biology teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

49. Better Boundaries: Building Trusted Relationships with Students Without Blurring Lines or Burning Out

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 11/12/2026 to 12/10/2026

NYSALL Professional Learning Series Building meaningful, trusting relationships with students is essential for their growth and success but how can educators do this while maintaining professional boundaries and personal well-being? This webinar series provides practical strategies, self-assessment tools, and collaborative approaches to ensure that student-educator relationships are both impactful and sustainable. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of student needs, personal boundary-setting skills, and actionable strategies for maintaining healthy, professional connections. **Flexible Participation Option: All participants must register in Frontline, whether attending live or viewing the recording. Participants who cannot attend live may watch the recording and complete the assigned MRTC Activity to receive CTLE credit. Dates: November 12 & December 10 Time: 4:-5:30 PM Location: Via Zoom Facilitator: Dr. Brooklyn Raney, Founder of One Trusted Adult CTLE Hours: 1.5 hours each

50. Reframed Literacy: Transforming Reading Instruction into Knowledge-Building: Blended Book Study

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 11/16/2026 to 12/23/2026

Blended (4 Interactive Zoom Workshops + Asynchronous Google Classroom Application) Rethink what it means to teach reading in today's classroom. Based on Literacy Reframed (Fogarty, Kerns, & Pete), this dynamic, hands-on professional learning study moves past isolated skill drills and generic comprehension worksheets. Instead, you will explore how to ground literacy instruction in content-rich, knowledge-building units that dramatically increase student vocabulary, engagement, and deep comprehension across all grade levels and subject areas. Designed specifically for busy educators, this blended study emphasizes action over passive listening. Each week, you will read core chapters, test bite-sized micro-strategies directly with your students, and collaborate with colleagues in high-energy, interactive required Zoom workshops. Stipend: $250 paid upon completion of all study requirements. Dates: November 16 - December 14 Live Zoom Sessions: November 23 & 30 and December 14 & 21 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Google Classroom & Via Zoom Facilitator: Jessica Lattimore

51. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/17/2026

New

This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

52. Explicit Instruction Across the Curriculum: Clarity, Modeling, and Practice

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 11/17/2026 to 12/15/2026

NYSALL Professional Learning Series Colleen Congel is trained in the instructional practices of Anita Archer, Colleen Congel delivers a high-impact session on Explicit Instruction-a structured, research-based approach that emphasizes clear learning intentions, teacher modeling ("I do”), guided practice ("We do”), and independent application ("You do”). With experience across primary and secondary settings, Colleen will demonstrate how these strategies can elevate instruction in any content area. **Flexible Participation Option: All participants must register in Frontline, whether attending live or viewing the recording. Participants who cannot attend live may watch the recording and complete the assigned MRTC Activity to receive CTLE credit. Time: 4:-5:30 PM Location: Via Zoom Facilitator: Colleen Congel CTLE Hours: 1.5 hours each

53. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (November 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/18/2026

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.

54. HS Physics PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Physics teachers

Dates: 11/18/2026

Join regional high school physics teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

55. HS Physics PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Physics teachers

Dates: 11/18/2026

New

Join regional high school physics teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

56. Science of Reading Bootcamp: Early Writing and Reading Fluency

Program: Professional Development

Audience: PK-3 teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists, Curriculum Specialists, Administrators

Dates: 11/19/2026

Join our literacy team for Session Two of the Science of Reading Bootcamp, focusing on science-backed strategies to implement early writing and reading fluency in your classroom.

57. Science of Reading Bootcamp: Early Writing and Reading Fluency for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: PK-3 teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists, Curriculum Specialists, Administrators

Dates: 11/19/2026

Join our literacy team for Session Two of the Science of Reading Bootcamp, focusing on science-backed strategies to implement early writing and reading fluency in your classroom.

58. The Future-Ready Formula: Blueprinting Math Instruction for the NYSED Graduate

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grade 7 through 12 Math Educators

Dates: 11/19/2026

Math is commonly known for its rote practice, conceptual understanding, and developing procedural fluency. How do we take our traditional math instruction and align it to the new attributes being released with the Portrait of a Graduate and the new graduation requirements? Explore these connections in depth with area math teachers as we develop our Future-Ready Formula for Mohawk Valley math students.

59. The Future-Ready Formula: Blueprinting Math Instruction for the NYSED Graduate for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grade 7 through 12 Math Educators

Dates: 11/19/2026

Math is commonly known for its rote practice, conceptual understanding, and developing procedural fluency. How do we take our traditional math instruction and align it to the new attributes being released with the Portrait of a Graduate and the new graduation requirements? Explore these connections in depth with area math teachers as we develop our Future-Ready Formula for Mohawk Valley math students.

60. Beyond Survival Mode: Practical Strategies for Stress, Regulation, and Resilience

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators & All School Staff

Dates: 11/20/2026

Educators spend much of the day responding to the needs of others, often without recognizing the toll stress takes on their own bodies and well-being. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how stress affects the nervous system and practice simple, research-informed strategies for regulating, resetting, and releasing tension. Educators will leave with practical tools they can use throughout the school day for themselves and with their students.

61. Beyond Survival Mode: Practical Strategies for Stress, Regulation, and Resilience for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators & All School Staff

Dates: 11/20/2026

Educators spend much of the day responding to the needs of others, often without recognizing the toll stress takes on their own bodies and well-being. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how stress affects the nervous system and practice simple, research-informed strategies for regulating, resetting, and releasing tension. Educators will leave with practical tools they can use throughout the school day for themselves and with their students.

62. Prioritizing Standards: NY Inspires

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers and Instructional Leadership

Dates: 11/23/2026

New

This interactive professional development workshop empowers NYS educators, instructional coaches, and curriculum teams to systematically prioritize their NYS Next Generation Learning Standards and crosswalk them with the six key attributes of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate.

63. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/9/2026

New

This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

64. K-12 Regional Leaders Meeting (December 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/10/2026

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.

65. NY Inspires Transformative Learning Council Part 2: Analyzing Your Assessment Data and Planning Next Steps

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/11/2026

In this session, participants will take a closer look at the grade-level assessment data captured in their inventory to evaluate whether their district's assessment system is truly working as a coherent whole. An effective district assessment system must be intentionally designed so that tools and practices work together to provide a complete and coherent picture of student performance and progress, which means identifying both redundancies and gaps is a critical part of this work. Teams will have structured time to analyze their data, discuss how results are being used to drive instruction and support students, and develop a concrete plan for next steps. Resources for continued planning will be shared to support implementation back in the district.

66. Q1: Professional Learning Community (PLC) From Learning to Practice

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 12/17/2026

Application & PLC Focus: While each fall session stands as its own learning opportunity, we encourage educators to consistently consider: What connections do I see between this work, the PoG, and my classroom practice? Teachers are invited to bring an existing lesson, unit, routine, activity, or learning experience-no need to create something new. Together, we will: Reflect → Apply → Connect → Align Reflect: What is one idea or strategy from the professional learning that stood out to you? Apply: Where could you use it in something you already teach or do? Connect: How does it connect to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate (PoG)? What skills will students have an opportunity to practice? Align: What small change could you make to strengthen the learning experience for students? The goal is simple: take what you learned, connect it to what you already do, and become more intentional about the experiences you create for students. Date: December 17 or January 11 Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM Location: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center Facilitator: Jessica Lattimoe

67. Q1: Professional Learning Community (PLC) From Learning to Practice: Session 2

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 1/11/2027

Application & PLC Focus: While each fall session stands as its own learning opportunity, we encourage educators to consistently consider: What connections do I see between this work, the PoG, and my classroom practice? Teachers are invited to bring an existing lesson, unit, routine, activity, or learning experience-no need to create something new. Together, we will: Reflect → Apply → Connect → Align Reflect: What is one idea or strategy from the professional learning that stood out to you? Apply: Where could you use it in something you already teach or do? Connect: How does it connect to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate (PoG)? What skills will students have an opportunity to practice? Align: What small change could you make to strengthen the learning experience for students? The goal is simple: take what you learned, connect it to what you already do, and become more intentional about the experiences you create for students. Date: December 17 or January 11 Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM Location: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center Facilitator: Jessica Lattimoe

68. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (January 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 1/13/2027

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.

69. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (January 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 1/14/2027

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.

70. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 1/21/2027

New

This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

71. NY Inspires Transformative Learning Council Part 3: Furthering District Work

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 2/10/2027

New

In this session, participants will continue to analyze their district assessment strategy, identifying both redundancies and gaps. Teams will have structured time to analyze their data, discuss how results are being used to drive instruction and support students, and develop a concrete plan for next steps. Resources for continued planning will be shared to support implementation back in the district.

72. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/10/2027

New

This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

73. K-12 Regional Leaders Meeting (April 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 4/8/2027

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.

74. NY Inspires Transformative Learning Council Part 4: Furthering District Work

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/10/2027

New

In collaboration with NYSED, in this session, participants will continue to develop a concrete plan for their district NY Inspires work. Resources for continued planning will be shared to support implementation back in the district.

75. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/12/2027

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.

76. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/13/2027

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.

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