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1. TCIS Refresher

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Audience: TA's and Aides

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

Asynchronous BUZZ course for TAs and Aides who have taken the level 1 TCIS certification Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) is a trauma-informed crisis prevention and management system. The TCIS system helps staff create a learning environment that decreases risk factors while increasing protective factors so both students and staff can feel safe. TCIS provides staff an understanding of trauma sensitive practices and skills (co-regulation) to help students learn how to regulate and manage their own emotions. These newly learned skills encourage a greater willingness and capacity for our students to learn.TCIS helps participants and schools to:
◉ Create a trauma-sensitive environment where students and adults are safe and feel safe within their roles as a staff member
◉ Pro-actively prevent and/or deescalate potential crisis situations with the students they work with
◉ Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to students and staff
◉ Process the crisis event with students and each other to help improve their coping strategies to reduce future risk

2. Child Abuse Identification & Reporting (Addendum Only)

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

This Addendum is required for anyone who completed NY Child Abuse on our website between the dates of June 10, 2024 to August 31, 2025. If you did not take the NY Child Abuse course from our website during the dates indicated, we will not report the completion of this Addendum to NY State.

If you're not sure if you took the previous course from us, please email aryerson@cayboces.org.

Those who completed the previous update through HSLC would take this course: HSLC Course Addendum

3. Certification Course Bundle: DASA, Child Abuse Identification, and School Violence Prevention and Identification

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Individuals applying for their NYS Educator Certification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

We have bundled the 3 courses into one price for your convenience and savings.

To receive your NYS educator certification, individuals must complete the following 3 workshops:

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

The required training consists of a 3-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

The required training consists of a 6-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.

School Violence Prevention and Intervention

The required training consists of a 2-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.

****You will be emailed an invoice for $100.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration.

Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.****


Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


4. Child Abuse Identification & Reporting (Certification Only)

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

Child Abuse Identification & Reporting

Mandated reporters can participate in this web-based online training course at any time, 24/7. Users must complete the course within the course duration which is the current school calendar year (2025-2026).

****You will be emailed an invoice for $35.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration. Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.**** Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


The required professions that are required to complete this training: Athletic Trainers Certification or licensure of school administrators/supervisors, school service personnel, and classroom school teachers Certified Behavior Analyst Assistants Chiropractors Creative Arts Therapists Dental Hygienists Dentists Licensed Behavior Analysts Licensed Clinical Social Workers Licensed Master Social Workers Marriage and Family Therapists Mental Health Counselors Optometrists Physicians Podiatrists Psychoanalysts Psychologists Registered Nurses Nurse Practitioners

5. DASA: Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention Certification Training

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

DASA: New York State's Dignity for All Student's Act (Dignity Act) seeks to provide NYS public elementary and secondary school students with a safe, supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is a NYSED approved provider of the Dignity Act certification training.



The required training consists of a 6-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.



****You will be emailed an invoice for $50.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration.

Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.****


Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


6. SAVE: School Violence Prevention & Intervention Certification Course

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

Anyone applying for school certification after February 2, 2001 must complete 2 hours of training on school violence prevention and intervention. This workshop includes training in effective classroom management techniques, identifying the warning signs of violent and other troubling behavior, and intervention techniques for resolving violent incidents in the school. This training is intended for anyone working with children and in a school setting.

Topics Covered:

  1. The warning signs within a developmental and social context that relate to violence and other troubling behaviors in children;
  2. The statutes, regulations and policies relating to a safe nonviolent school climate.
  3. Effective classroom management techniques and other academic supports that promote a nonviolent school climate and enhance learning; character education, citizenship and civility.
  4. The integration of social and problem-solving skill development for students within the regular curriculum
  5. Intervention techniques designed to address a school violence situation;
  6. How to participate in an effective school/community referral process for students exhibiting violent behavior.
  7. Defining, identifying, intervening and ending bullying in all its forms, including cyberbullying.

The required training consists of a 2-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.



****You will be emailed an invoice for $25.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration.

Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.****


Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


7. The Needs of Students with Autism Training

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

The Needs of Students with Autism

In response to the growing number of children being diagnosed with autism, the Legislature amended Sections 3004(4) and (5) of the Education Law to require all persons applying for a teaching certificate or license on or after September 2, 2009, as a special education teacher or as a school administrator who works in special education, to complete coursework or training in the needs of children with autism. This workshop will fulfill the NYSED requirement for Classroom Teaching Certification in all areas of Education. Participants of this course will learn about the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as behavior supports and best instructional practices for supporting individuals with ASD. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will complete a certification of completion application that they can submit to the NYS Education Department along with other relevant forms when they apply for certification.

The required training consists of a 3-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.



****You will be emailed an invoice for $35.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration.

Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.****


Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


8. Sue Kowalski, Embedded Advocacy: Share Your Story with Purpose!

Program: School Library System

Dates: 9/22/2026

WORKSHOP for SCHOOL LIBRARIANS! TELL YOUR STORY with IMPACT & PURPOSE! It is SO FRUSTRATING WHEN: your admin isn't sure what you do friends think you just read all day others think you have extra free time you are killing it, and no one notices? you feel your worth is being questioned Sue Kowalski, Presenter Sue knows the power of advocacy and telling our own stories. Work with Sue to develop & embed some tried and true strategies that will get the word out and celebrate YOU and your program. Join Sue September 22, 2026 from 3-5 pm in the Makerspace

9. Individual Arts Assessment Pathway (IAAP) Consortium

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Middle & High School Teachers of the Arts (art, music, dance, and theater)

Dates: 9/28/2026 to 5/12/2027

The Individual Arts Assessment Pathway (IAAP) is a plus one pathway to graduation that highlights students with strengths in the arts. A major component to the IAAP is a portfolio of student work and reflection. This portfolio must contain all mandatory elements from the IAAP implementation guides. This consortium will use the implementation guides and student workbooks to develop a plan for implementing the IAAP requirements. Teachers will be given time to collaborate with other teachers from around the region, so they use their collective understanding and backgrounds to implement the IAAP within their district. This year teachers will score submitted portfolios of students who have completed them.

10. Effective Numeracy for Leaders

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-12 Principals, Curriculum Coordinators, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 5/20/2027

Join school and district leaders from across the region for a virtual professional learning series focused on advancing high-quality numeracy instruction and leadership. Together, we will explore current initiatives, emerging resources, and promising practices that support mathematics teaching and learning across New York State.

Through this collaborative community, participants will:
* Stay informed about updates, guidance, and resources from NYSED.
* Explore tools, strategies, and practices that support strong numeracy instruction for all learners.
* Use NYSED resources to strengthen decision-making around curriculum, instruction, intervention, assessment, and professional learning.
* Learn from the experiences of fellow leaders and examine examples of successful implementation from schools and districts across the region.
*Identify practical ideas and next steps to bring back to schools, districts, and leadership teams.

Each session will provide opportunities to engage in meaningful discussion, reflect on local priorities, and collaborate with colleagues who share a commitment to improving mathematics outcomes for all students. Participants will leave with new insights, actionable resources, and a growing network of leaders dedicated to strengthening numeracy education throughout the region.

11. SLS Council Meetings

Program: School Library System

Dates: 10/15/2026

This Council meeting will focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians. Transform your library's reach and redefine community impact by joining an exclusive initiative led by the renowned Dr. Barb Phillips. This unique opportunity invites regional librarians to step beyond district borders and co-create innovative, cross-regional collaborations that bridge communities, elevate resource sharing, and spark transformative programs. By collaborating directly with Dr. Phillips, you will exchange groundbreaking ideas with a network of passionate peers and build scalable models that address the evolving needs of modern library patrons. Don't miss your chance to be at the forefront of collaborative librarianship, expand your professional legacy, and sign up today to help shape the future of interconnected knowledge!

12. CRSE Instructional Foundations for Portrait-Ready Classrooms (4-Hours Online, Self-Paced)

Program: Online Workshops: Teacher Center

Activity Owner/Manager: Brenda Aull-Klaben  - baull-klaben@cayboces.org

Audience: All educators

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 11/20/2026

This foundational online, self-paced course supports educators in building a strong foundation in culturally responsive-sustaining education (CRSE) as a pathway to Portrait of a Graduate-aligned instruction. Through practical, classroom-focused learning, participants explore strategies for fostering inclusive environments, strengthening student engagement, and supporting equitable access to rigorous learning. Designed for immediate application, this self-paced experience helps educators take the first step toward building instructional readiness for Portrait-ready classrooms. You will receive a link to this online course once registration closes on 9/17.

13. Project Based Learning Action Research Nov-Dec Meetings

Program: Instructional Support Services

Dates: 11/5/2026 to 12/10/2026

NewStarting Today
This year-long professional development series will equip educators with the skills, support, and collaborative structures needed to design and implement high quality, Gold Standard Project based Learning (PBL) through an action research approach. Participants will plan, teach and evaluate impact of a PBL unit during the school year with ongoing support from BOCES coaches, including co-planning, co-teaching, reflection, and guidance in connecting students with authentic audiences. The purpose of this work is to: Empower teacher leaders to apply high-impact instructional strategies and build expertise in effective PBL design and facilitation. Foster collaborative and student-centered classrooms where real-world application of learning drives engagement, motivation, and achievement. Develop a sustainable and replicable model of PBL implementation and support that can be adapted by other educators, schools, and districts. Through this process, teachers not only strengthen their own instructional practice but also contribute to a shared body of knowledge about how PBL impacts student learning, engagement, and achievement.

14. Accellerate Math Learning by Building Math Fluency with Understanding (a.m. session)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-7th Grade Educators

Dates: 11/10/2026

Starting Soon
This half-day session will be broken into two parts:

First: Four Factors that Accelerate Math Learning

What does current research tell us about what actually moves the needle for students? Join James Burnett as he details 4 factors from Visible Learning that truly accelerate student learning. He dives deep into activating prior knowledge, the Piagetian approach, spaced learning, and classroom discourse. You will walk away from this session with concrete best practices to support achievement.

Then: Building Mathematical Fluency with Understanding

This session demonstrates ORIGO's unique approach to developing fact fluency through five specific stages - prepare, introduce, reinforce, practice and extend. The stages feature powerful visual models and engaging activities which build connected strategies from basic facts to multi-digit whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Participants will play a variety of games and walk away with center activities for fluency. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for their very own Book and Box of Fact Strategies.

15. Accellerate Math Learning by Building Math Fluency with Understanding (p.m. session)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-7th Grade Educators

Dates: 11/10/2026

Starting Soon
This half-day session will be broken into two parts:

First: Four Factors that Accelerate Math Learning

What does current research tell us about what actually moves the needle for students? Join James Burnett as he details 4 factors from Visible Learning that truly accelerate student learning. He dives deep into activating prior knowledge, the Piagetian approach, spaced learning, and classroom discourse. You will walk away from this session with concrete best practices to support achievement.

Then: Building Mathematical Fluency with Understanding

This session demonstrates ORIGO's unique approach to developing fact fluency through five specific stages - prepare, introduce, reinforce, practice and extend. The stages feature powerful visual models and engaging activities which build connected strategies from basic facts to multi-digit whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Participants will play a variety of games and walk away with center activities for fluency. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for their very own Book and Box of Fact Strategies.

16. Better Boundaries: Building Trusted Relationships with Students Without Blurring Lines or Burning Out with Dr. Brooklyn Raney, Founder of One Trusted Adult -Thursday- November 12

Program: Online Workshops: Teacher Center

Audience: Anyone that works with students of all ages.

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

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. Session 1: Live with Dr. Brooklyn Raney: The ABCs of Educator-Student Relationships - Synchronous Webinar -11/12 Understanding students is the first step to building relationships that foster trust and growth. In this session, we'll explore key concepts such as the ABC's of trust, universal youth needs, and the role of advisory programs. Session 2: Webinar Recording: Link will be shared with registered participants that attended session 1.

17. WIDA Access Certification Support Work Sessions (For Test Administrators)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Typically ENL Teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026

New York State is transitioning from the NYSESLAT to WIDA Access for the annual assessment of English language proficiency for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners.

This work session is designed to support staff as they complete required WIDA online training and certification. Participants will independently work through the applicable WIDA modules and certification requirements, with Mid-State RBERN providing dedicated time, space, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the process.

Please note: This is not a WIDA-facilitated training session, and completion of all required certification requirements during this single work session is not guaranteed.

18. Seal of Biliteracy Consortium Meetings

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: World Lang Teachers, Counselors, ELL/ENL Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 11/12/2026 to 3/25/2027

The THREE Seal of Biliteracy Consortium meetings have been planned to revolve around reporting deadlines and feedback from participants in CO BOCES World Languages Day. At the meetings, participants will review information and share practices. This year we will also work to deepen our understanding of the research projects and presentations in order to create consistency within our consortium.
Thurs, November 12, 2026 - Seal documentation, research, and project expectations
Thurs, January 14, 2027 - Monitoring SEAL students and expectations for visiting students
Thurs, March 18, 2027 - Panel calibration, CO BOCES official forms, and WLD logistics

19. Reimagine Rigor Through Responsive, Relevant Instruction

Program: Online Workshops: Teacher Center

Dates: 11/18/2026

New
Rigor is not about making work harder; it's about making learning matter. This 1-hour webinar challenges traditional views of rigor by showing how responsiveness and relevance can push students to higher levels of engagement and achievement. You'll learn strategies for connecting curriculum to students' lived experiences, designing authentic performance tasks, and setting high expectations without compromising accessibility. We'll explore how to ensure all students can see themselves as capable of tackling challenging work. The 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.

20. Guiding Students to Success in the History Day Competition

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Middle & High School Teachers of Social Studies

Dates: 11/18/2026

New
From Research to Presentation:

Join fellow educators in this collaborative professional learning session designed to prepare teachers who will guide students in researching, creating, and presenting projects for the regional History Competition. Participants will deepen their understanding of the competition's expectations through a review of the National History Day Contest Rule Book and evaluation rubrics for each category: Paper, Exhibit, Documentary, Performance, and Website.

Through guided discussion and hands-on exploration, teachers will:

* Examine key rules, submission requirements, and category distinctions that shape student projects. (e.g., annotated bibliographies, process papers, and use of primary vs. secondary sources)

* Analyze the judging criteria used to evaluate Historical Quality (argument, research, accuracy, and significance) and Clarity of Presentation (organization, design, and student voice).

* Explore examples of strong student work and discuss strategies for supporting students in developing clear historical arguments aligned to the annual theme.

* Collaboratively plan how to implement the competition process within their classrooms or clubs-from topic selection and research guidance to final presentations.

Time will also be dedicated for teachers to begin mapping out timelines, checkpoints, and classroom supports that fit their local context, ensuring students are both confident and well-prepared to showcase their historical thinking and creativity.

21. NYS Assessment Strategy Workgroup

Program: Instructional Support Services

Audience: District and building administrators, counselors, and teacher leaders

Dates: 12/8/2026

New
We're excited to welcome Zach Warner to our region for a day of learning and planning focused on New York State's assessment strategy. As NYSED's Assistant Commissioner in the Office of Assessment, Zach leads this work and will help us explore the purpose behind the strategy and how assessment can support teaching and learning.

The day is designed for those who are-or will be-involved in developing your district's NYS assessment strategy to learn and plan together. We'll deepen our understanding of different types of assessment and how to use the information they provide. Participants will have time to ask Zach questions, clarify what the state's assessment strategy means for their district, and work together on their assessment inventory and next steps.

This is an opportunity to build a shared understanding, learn alongside colleagues from across the region, and leave with a clearer direction for your district's work.

Lunch will be provided.

22. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 12/9/2026

This Council meeting will continue to focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians as well as council needs.

23. WIDA Access Certification Support Work Sessions (For District Coordinators or Test Coordinators)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: District and Test Coordinators

Dates: 12/9/2026

New York State is transitioning from the NYSESLAT to WIDA Access for the annual assessment of English language proficiency for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners.

This work session is designed to support staff as they complete required WIDA online training and certification. Participants will independently work through the applicable WIDA modules and certification requirements, with Mid-State RBERN providing dedicated time, space, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the process.

Please note: This is not a WIDA-facilitated training session, and completion of all required certification requirements during this single work session is not guaranteed.

24. WIDA Access Certification Support Work Sessions (For Test Administrators)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Typically ENL Teachers

Dates: 12/9/2026

New York State is transitioning from the NYSESLAT to WIDA Access for the annual assessment of English language proficiency for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners.

This work session is designed to support staff as they complete required WIDA online training and certification. Participants will independently work through the applicable WIDA modules and certification requirements, with Mid-State RBERN providing dedicated time, space, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the process.

Please note: This is not a WIDA-facilitated training session, and completion of all required certification requirements during this single work session is not guaranteed.

25. WIDA Access Certification Support Work Sessions (For District Coordinators or Test Coordinators)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: District and Test Coordinators

Dates: 12/9/2026

New York State is transitioning from the NYSESLAT to WIDA Access for the annual assessment of English language proficiency for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners.

This work session is designed to support staff as they complete required WIDA online training and certification. Participants will independently work through the applicable WIDA modules and certification requirements, with Mid-State RBERN providing dedicated time, space, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the process.

Please note: This is not a WIDA-facilitated training session, and completion of all required certification requirements during this single work session is not guaranteed.

This half-day mock crisis simulation provides Regional Crisis Intervention Team members with an opportunity to strengthen crisis response skills, practice team coordination, and deepen understanding of Trauma-Informed Grief (TIG) aligned response practices within a structured, supportive environment. Participants will engage in realistic crisis response scenarios designed to strengthen communication, role clarity, emotional safety practices, collaboration, and decision-making during school-based crisis situations. The day will also include opportunities for reflection, debriefing, and collaborative learning alongside fellow CIT members. Because crisis response skills require ongoing practice and consistency, attendance at at least one mock crisis simulation each year is highly recommended for all active CIT members.

27. PK Early Learning Collaborative Community

Program: Instructional Support Services

Dates: 1/6/2027 to 5/19/2027

UPK teachers and staff are invited to connect, collaborate, and grow together through our upcoming PK professional development session! This engaging opportunity will focus on best practices in early childhood education, supporting the whole child, and fostering strong school-family partnerships. Whether you're a classroom teacher, paraprofessional, or support staff, you'll leave with practical strategies, fresh inspiration, and a renewed sense of purpose in your vital work with young learners.

Who Should Attend: teachers, paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and early childhood support staff

Why Join:
- Build connections with peers in early childhood education

- Learn actionable strategies to support social-emotional development, early literacy, and more

- Participate in hands-on activities and group reflection

- Access resources you can use right away in your classroom

Let's grow together-because great things happen when we collaborate!

28. Instruct with Dialogue to Strengthen Student Voice and Connection-Online Webinar-4-5 PM

Program: Online Workshops: Teacher Center

Audience: All educators

Dates: 1/13/2027

New
Dialogue is more than discussion. Dialogue is a pathway to understanding, empathy, deeper learning and understanding across diverse perspectives. In this 1-hour webinar, you'll learn how to facilitate meaningful conversations that allow all students to contribute, listen actively, and connect across differences. We'll explore protocols and scaffolds that support student voice, strengthen communication skills, and cultivate a culture where multiple perspectives shape the learning. By the end, you'll have practical strategies to transform classroom talk into a catalyst for deeper learning, critical thinking, and understanding. The 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.

29. Kinder Early Learning Collaborative Community

Program: Instructional Support Services

Dates: 1/13/2027 to 5/26/2027

Kindergarten teachers and staff are invited to connect, collaborate, and grow together through our upcoming professional development session! This engaging opportunity will focus on best practices in early childhood education, supporting the whole child, and fostering strong school-family partnerships. Whether you're a classroom teacher, paraprofessional, or support staff, you'll leave with practical strategies, fresh inspiration, and a renewed sense of purpose in your vital work with young learners.

Who Should Attend: teachers, paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and early childhood support staff

Why Join:
- Build connections with peers in early childhood education

- Learn actionable strategies to support social-emotional development, early literacy, and more

- Participate in hands-on activities and group reflection

- Access resources you can use right away in your classroom

Let's grow together-because great things happen when we collaborate!

30. What Is It, Who Is Doing It, and How To Avoid It by Kelly B. Jensen

Program: School Library System

Dates: 1/21/2027

This session will dive into self/soft/quiet censorship in the library, including the language around it. Why and how does it happen, and where and how can library workers avoid taking part (intentionally or not)? We will discuss the power of one's collection development policy in helping avoid quiet censorship, how that policy is helpful in defending collections against unsupportive administration, in making decisions on where or how you might label materials, and how such policies strengthen a library's commitment to diversity. The session will include a series of prompts for discussion among attendees to talk through the challenges and sticky spots related to quiet censorship.

31. NYSAA Administrators Training

Program: Special Education

Dates: 1/22/2027

New
This full-day training is for teachers who need to administer the NYSAA for the 2026-2027 school year and are new to NYSAA computer-based testing. This session will outline the assessment process and provide an opportunity for teachers to begin planning the assessment. NYS requires all teachers completing student assessments to attend a training session each year. Participants will need access to their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

32. Give Growth-Informed Feedback and Expand Growth Mindset-Online Webinar-4-5 PM

Program: Online Workshops: Teacher Center

Dates: 2/10/2027

New
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools for learning and is empowering when it is intentional, actionable, and affirming. This 1-hour webinar will help you shift from generic praise or criticism to feedback that fosters persistence and ownership. You'll learn how to frame feedback through a growth mindset lens, recognize the impact of cultural context on how students receive feedback, and design opportunities for self-reflection and revision. We'll also explore how feedback can motivate students to embrace challenges instead of avoiding them. The 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.

33. SLS Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 3/10/2027

This Council meeting will focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians.

34. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 5/12/2027

This Council Meeting will focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians.