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1. 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, 2025)

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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 (2024-2025). Users learn definitions, indicators, and how to make a report to the New York Statewide Central Register. This course meets the New York State Education Department mandatory requirements for Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting. In accordance with Chapter 363 of the Laws of 2018, the Board of Regents adopted amendments to certain sections of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education related to Reports of Child Abuse in an Educational Setting.

This course also includes updated mandated reporter training requirements. Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually within the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework.

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

2. 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, 2025)

Closed

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

3. The Needs of Students with Autism Training

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Amber Wildenstein - awildenstein@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2025)

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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

4. 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, 2025)

Closed

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

5. 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, 2025)

Closed

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:

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

6. Pages to Practice Workshop

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 sschool librarians

Dates: 7/9/2025

Pages to Practice with Linsday Cesari

Presenter:Lindsay Cesari, AKA Bee in the Library

Session Description:

Discover the best new books and fresh teaching ideas in one dynamic session! In this interactive workshop, you'll explore 75+ standout titles released in the last 18 months. From picture books to middle grade and YA - each title is paired with a ready-to-use lesson or activity aligned to state and national standards.

Perfect for energizing your program, this session equips school librarians with everything they need to captivate young readers and meet curriculum goals.

Workshop Highlights:

Hands on makerspace activities

Ready to teach lessons for each title with access to digital copies of graphic organizers and worksheets.

About Lindsay:

Lindsay is a national board certified NYS school librarian with 15+ years experience. She has a social media audience of 40,000+ users across Instagram and TikTok under the username Bee in the Library where she provides micro PD to followers.

Please note!

This workshop is being offered in collaboration with O2CM BOCES School Library System and will be held at in the Cayuga Room on their campus in Liverpool.

7. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 7/11/2025

Dignity Act Coordinator Training: Creating Positive School Climate and Culture
Join us for an immersive 6-hour training course designed to empower Dignity Act Coordinators and Dignity Act Response Team Members with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster a safe and inclusive environment in New York State schools. This comprehensive training will delve into the ideals of the Dignity For All Students Act, equipping participants to effectively identify, investigate, and address incidents of bullying, harassment, discrimination, and cyberbullying.

Training Highlights:

Role and Responsibilities
Definitions and Examples
Investigation Techniques
Adaptive Solutions
Vulnerable Populations
Equity, Inclusion, Bias, Microaggressions and Belonging
Interventions and Strategies
Hands-On Activities

Key Focus:
Every complaint starts because someone believes they have been mistreated. This training emphasizes that all behaviors and investigations should end with a finding of some sort. If an investigation reveals that an incident is not bullying, coordinators will learn to identify what it is-whether it's a conflict, misunderstanding, false allegation, an incident that didn't occur, or something else. This approach ensures that every concern is addressed and resolved appropriately.

8. Becoming an "Active Reflector"

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 7/18/2025

New

Spend some time taking your reflections for improvement from the past year and turning them into plans for real success moving forward.

9. Four Keys to Leading Effective Change

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 7/30/2025

New

Spend this session exploring ways to initiate, manage and lead change in your organization.

10. Essentials of Supervision

Program: Office of Personnel Relations

Audience: Instructional and Non-Instructional Leaders/Supervisors

Dates: 7/30/2025

How do you bring out the best in your employees?
Develop highly effective supervisors

In this training, participants will learn the essentials of supervision including:

Defining the role of a leader
Setting clear expectations
Conducting meaningful evaluations
Providing growth-producing feedback
Having difficult conversations
Understanding and implementing progressive discipline

This training is geared for all instructional and non-instructional leaders and supervisors.

Lunch will be included, served at noon

11. Student Discipline Issues

Program: Office of Personnel Relations

Audience: Instructional and Non-Instructional Leaders/Supervisors

Dates: 7/30/2025

New

How to effectively conduct student discipline?
Be prepared

In this training, participants will learn useful information on issues relating to student discipline, including:

Searches and Seizures
Drafting Disciplinary Charges and Proper Notification
Hearing Procedures
Appeals and Emerging Case Law

This training is geared for all instructional leaders and supervisors.

Lunch will be included, served at noon

12. Elevating Student Voice through Cooperative Learning Structures

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Elementary and Secondary Educators

Dates: 8/6/2025

Collaboration in our K-12 classrooms is more important than ever in an age of rapid growth and widespread use of digital technology. Cooperative learning structures are powerful, research-based strategies that can be used in any content area and with students of all ages to deepen understanding of rigorous content, promote positive interdependence, and foster a strong sense of classroom community. In this interactive workshop, you'll gain practical tools and the confidence to intentionally integrate these collaborative practices into your daily instructional routines-no matter what subject or grade you teach. Please note that this session will be held at the Cayuga Onondaga BOCES Makerspace at 1 Eagle Drive, Auburn, NY.

13. Where's the Fire!!?: Moving Away From Fire Fighter Syndrome

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 8/8/2025

New

Spend the session examining the trappings of fire fighter syndrome and exploring ways to move from disabling to empowering those around us.

14. Responsive Classroom Training - Elementary Core Course

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Elementary School Teachers, PK-6th grade

Dates: 8/12/2025 to 8/14/2025

Create an inclusive classroom where you and your students love to be. Learn the foundational, universal strategies for building a well-managed classroom with minimal disruptions. Explore how to effortlessly weave social-emotional learning into daily routines and lessons, fostering joy, academic engagement, and positive prosocial behaviors. Course materials include: "The Elementary Core Course Resource Book", "The First Six Weeks of School", "Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4-14"

Participants leave this course with the ability to:

1. Create a safe and inclusive school climate and culture.

2. Establish rules and routines to manage classrooms effectively.

3. Design engaging, active, and interactive lessons.

4. Use effective communication to promote academic and social growth.

5. Implement a nonpunitive discipline framework that offers empathy, preserves dignity, and repairs relationships.

6. Partner effectively with students' families.

****Estimated cost listed below is based on 30 participants. The final cost will be determined based on the actual number of participants.****

The cost for attendance is: $696.67

Registration closes on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in order to allow for delivery of materials.

15. Student Discipline Issues

Program: Office of Personnel Relations

Audience: All Instructional Leaders and Supervisors

Dates: 8/13/2025

How to effectively conduct student discipline?
Be prepared.

In this training, participants will learn useful information on issues relating to student discipline, including:

Searches and Seizures
Drafting Disciplinary Charges and Proper Notification
Hearing Procedures
Appeals and Emerging Case Law

This training is geared for all instructional leaders and supervisors.

Lunch will be included, served at noon

16. Tiny Humans Big Emotions: Book Study for Administrators

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 8/13/2025

New

Our emotional intelligence, which allows us to recognize and manage feelings, is a crucial skill for fostering rewarding connections in our personal and professional lives. In Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, authors Alyssa Blask Campbell and Lauren Stauble emphasize the importance of nurturing this ability beginning in childhood. The authors outline the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) approach, guiding adults in actively developing their self-awareness and wisely responding to children's emotions through structured stages. Over time, this method enables young people to navigate life's challenges with resilience, confidence, and strong peer relationships.

17. Strategic Communication 101

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 8/18/2025

New

Spend the session exploring ways to ramp up your communication and its effectiveness.

18. EdTomorrow: Culture, Climate, and Classroom Accountability

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 8/21/2025

Equip educators with the mindset, experiences, and tools needed to build supportive, engaging classrooms rooted in Edtomorrow's foundational principles, including The First Five. Through practical, hands-on strategies, participants will learn to create safer, more inclusive school cultures that drive student engagement, improve academics, and reduce discipline issues. By the end of the first section, teachers will feel confident using components of The First Five, including how Classroom Circles can be integrated into school routines. The second half of the training focuses on restorative approaches to conflict and behavioral challenges, emphasizing the importance of building trust and safety for all students, including those who have experienced trauma. This approach emphasizes mutual respect, emotional intelligence, and collaborative problem-solving over punitive measures. Participants will engage with tools like Affective Statements, Reflection Questions, and Classroom Commitments to foster a positive, trauma-sensitive classroom culture. Highlights: -Understanding Today's Students: Insights into the TikTok Generation, including who they are, what they value, and how to connect with them -Making The First Five Come Alive: Transform this daily email resource into dynamic strategies that pop in your classroom and elevate your teaching practices -Scaffolding Toward Circles: Learn how to layer The First Five into Classroom Circles, the ultimate tool for building community, equity, and student connection -Developing a Restorative Mindset: Understand what a restorative approach looks like in daily classroom interactions -Implementing the Social Discipline Window: Balance high expectations with empathetic support for managing student behavior -Using Affective Statements, Reflection Questions, and POP Talks: Learn key strategies for communicating feelings and guiding students to reflect on their actions, building trust and safety

19. **CLOSED Registration: Trauma, Illness, and Grief Training

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 1/14/2026

TIG builds capacity in school communities to respond to needs arising from experiences of trauma, illness, and grief. Contextualized within your setting, the TIG Core Curriculum is designed to spiral to create learning pathways to begin with awareness and move to implementation. Participants will be equipped to transform their own approaches, contribute to the knowledge and skills of others, and inform revisions of procedure and policy. This course does not offer open enrollment. Participants must be pre-approved by their superintendent or agency director.

20. The Anxious Generation Book Study (JE)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 12/17/2025

New

In The Anxious Generation investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. Haidt shows how the "play-based childhood" began to decline in the 1980s, and how it was finally wiped out by the arrival of the "phone-based childhood" in the early 2010s. He presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which this "great rewiring of childhood" has interfered with children's social and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism. He explains why social media damages girls more than boys and why boys have been withdrawing from the real world into the virtual world, with disastrous consequences for themselves, their families, and their societies. **This will be an ongoing book study that will conclude before the December Holiday break. Meetings will be 1x/month for 15 minutes during PLT time. Exact dates are TBD based on group schedules.

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