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1. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 5/19/2026

The SLS Council meetings are designed to be a bridge between the School Library System team and the school librarians in each of the districts and non-public schools that are members of the system. Each district has a designated Council member who is required to attend the meetings but all members are welcome to attend. The morning will be the meeting and the afternoon will be a professional learning opportunity.
  • Enrolled: 11/35
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Book Study-One Trusted Adult, second edition. Online, self paced.

Program: Online Workshops: Teacher Center

Audience: All educators, counselors. Anyone that works with children.

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 7/31/2026

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Join educators from across the region for an engaging and reflective book study of the newly released second edition of One Trusted Adult by Brooklyn Raney. This updated edition builds on the powerful message that every student deserves at least one trusted adult in their life and provides practical strategies for creating stronger connections with students while maintaining healthy boundaries. Through guided discussions, reflection activities, and real-world application, participants will explore the ABCs of being a trusted adult - Accessibility, Boundaries, and Caring - along with the role of Presence, Play, and Possibility in building meaningful relationships that support student well-being, engagement, and resilience. Educators will leave with actionable ideas that can immediately be implemented in classrooms, schools, and student support settings. This book study is designed for teachers, counselors, administrators, paraprofessionals, and anyone who works with young people and wants to strengthen school connectedness and create environments where students feel seen, valued, and supported. Participants will: Reflect on their own practices and relationships with students Explore practical strategies for building trust and connection Discuss ways to balance caring with healthy professional boundaries Learn approaches that support belonging, student voice, and emotional safety Collaborate with colleagues in meaningful discussion and application activities Whether you are new to the One Trusted Adult framework or have previously engaged with the first edition, this updated book study offers fresh insights, expanded tools, and renewed inspiration for the important work of supporting young people.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 11/11
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: Online Workshops: Teacher Center

Audience: All educators

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 7/31/2026

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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 7/2/26.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 4/4
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4. Day 1 - NY Inspires Summer Institute: From Standards to Clarity: Prioritizing Learning for Impact

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: PK-12 Educators

Dates: 7/13/2026

Develop a deep understanding of priority standards and the skills embedded within them to drive instructional clarity and coherence. Educators will unpack standards to identify the key skills and concepts and use that understanding to establish a skills continuum, develop clear learning targets, make informed instructional decisions, design aligned formative and summative assessments, and identify authentic demonstrations of learning. Participants will work with their own grade level or content-area standards and a unit from their current curriculum to apply this process in a meaningful and relevant way. Participants will make connections to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, ensuring that instruction builds toward future-ready competencies. Throughout the day, educators will leverage AI as a tool to deepen analysis, support instructional decision-making, and strengthen alignment across the learning process.

Lunch will be provided so please register by the end of day, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

  • Enrolled: 19/50
  • Wait: 0/10

5. Day 2 - NY Inspires Summer Institute: Building Thinking Classrooms: Putting Student Thinking at the Center

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: PK-12 Educators

Dates: 7/14/2026

Learn how to implement Building Thinking Classrooms practices that elevate student voice, agency, and cognitive engagement across all content areas. Educators will explore structures that promote reasoning, discourse, collaboration, and productive struggle, shifting the work of thinking to students. These strategies provide real-time insight into student understanding and support the development of critical thinkers, effective communicators, and self-directed learners. This session aligns directly to the NY Inspires emphasis on deeper learning and the competencies outlined in the NYS Portrait of a Graduate.

Lunch will be provided so please register by the end of day, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

  • Enrolled: 22/50
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6. Grades 6/7-12, Days 3-5 - NY Inspires Summer Institute: Inquiry-Driven Learning: Preparing Future-Ready Students

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: 6/7-12 Grade Educators

Dates: 7/15/2026 to 7/17/2026

Engage in a three-day experience focused on designing and implementing rigorous inquiry and project-based learning. Educators will begin by building classroom communities that foster curiosity, collaboration, and risk-taking, key conditions for deeper learning. Participants will apply essential elements of instruction to develop inquiry-driven learning experiences aligned to priority standards and the competencies of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate. Embedded throughout, educators will use AI to enhance inquiry, creativity, and formative assessment. The experience includes the development of performance-based assessments and multiple pathways for students to demonstrate their learning in authentic ways that reflect transferable understanding.

Participants will register for elementary or secondary sessions to explore developmentally appropriate strategies and structures.

Lunch will be provided so please register by the end of day, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

  • Enrolled: 14/50
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7. Grades PK-5/6, Days 3-5 - NY Inspires Summer Institute: Inquiry-Driven Learning: Preparing Future-Ready Students

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: PK-5/6 Educators

Dates: 7/15/2026 to 7/17/2026

Engage in a three-day experience focused on designing and implementing rigorous inquiry and project-based learning. Educators will begin by building classroom communities that foster curiosity, collaboration, and risk-taking, key conditions for deeper learning. Participants will apply essential elements of instruction to develop inquiry-driven learning experiences aligned to priority standards and the competencies of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate. Embedded throughout, educators will use AI to enhance inquiry, creativity, and formative assessment. The experience includes the development of performance-based assessments and multiple pathways for students to demonstrate their learning in authentic ways that reflect transferable understanding.

Participants will register for elementary or secondary sessions to explore developmentally appropriate strategies and structures.

Lunch will be provided so please register by the end of day, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

  • Enrolled: 9/50
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8. AI & AI Guideline development for the eLearning Academy

Program: eLearning

Activity Owner/Manager: Kati Hinman  - khinman@cayboces.org

Dates: 7/20/2026

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly shaping the future of education. This collaborative professional development session is designed specifically for eLearning Academy teacher. This session is intended to build understanding, spark thoughtful discussion, and empower staff to help shape the future of AI use within the eLearning Academy. Throughout the session, teachers will have opportunities to discuss potential benefits, challenges, and considerations for AI use within our unique online learning community. The session will include a collaborative workshop in which participants will help create the first iteration of AI guidelines for the eLearning Academy, ensuring that our approach reflects our shared values, instructional priorities, and commitment to student learning.
  • Enrolled: 7/50
  • Wait: 0/5

9. Elevating Student Voice in the K-12 Classroom

Program: Instructional Support Services

Audience: PK-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/21/2026

Student voice doesn't happen by accident-it's built through intentional instructional design. This workshop explores how cooperative structures can amplify student voice, agency, and engagement across grade levels and content areas. Participants will experience a variety of cooperative learning structures and learn how to support students in communicating effectively, thinking critically, and collaborating with peers. Educators will leave with practical instructional tools that ensure total participation and foster a student centered learning community.
  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Elevating Teacher and Student Design Skills with Canva

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Librarians

Dates: 7/24/2026

This workshop is for K-12 teachers and librarians ready to elevate their classroom and instructional materials. Canva is an online graphic design tool available to all teachers and students that can be used to create presentations, certificates, newsletters, and more! Participants will explore Canva's key features, brainstorm potential uses for students and design their own creations.
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/5

11. PBL 101 Workshop through PBL Works

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-12 Grade Educators

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 7/30/2026

In this workshop, participants will plan a Gold Standard project for their students and learn equity-centered teaching practices to facilitate high-quality PBL. The PBL 101 workshop models the Project Based Learning process.

Workshop Outcomes * Develop a personal vision for how Gold Standard PBL serves students and their communities. Plan Gold Standard projects that teach meaningful learning goals and are relevant to students and their communities.

* Include well-curated resources, effective learning experiences, and purposeful assessments to ensure that all students are appropriately challenged and supported as they move through the project path.

* Engage students in learner-centered practices driven by sustained inquiry throughout the project.

* Balance structure and flexibility in the project facilitation, using varied forms of evidence to ensure that all students grow in relation to learning goals.

Cost is based on 35 participants. If participation is not at max capacity, the cost per participant will be adjusted accordingly.

Please register by the end of day, Friday, July 17, 2026.

  • Enrolled: 14/35
  • Wait: 0/5

12. NY Inspires Update: A Competency-Based Vision

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 7/30/2026

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The June 2026 Board of Regents meeting introduced New York State's vision for transitioning to a student-centered, competency-based system. While current graduation requirements remain unchanged, the information released provides an important look at the direction of future policy and the work that lies ahead.

In session, district leaders will examine the materials presented by NYSED, develop a deeper understanding of the proposed competency-based framework, and explore its potential implications for curriculum, instruction, assessment, learning pathways, and local systems. Through collaborative discussion and reflection, participants will identify opportunities, challenges, and key questions while considering how to prepare their districts to engage in the statewide co-design process that will shape New York's future system.

  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0

13. Structured Teaching and Sensory Processing for Young Autistic Students

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, support staff, and paraprofessionals.

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 8/11/2026

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This two-day training provides an in-depth overview of Structured Teaching, an evidence-based approach designed to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in educational settings. Participants will learn how clear structure, predictable routines, and visual supports can enhance student understanding, reduce challenging behaviors, and promote independence.

The session will focus on practical classroom strategies, including the physical organization of learning environments, visual schedules, work systems, task organization, sensory processing, and sensory profiles. Educators will explore how to effectively implement these supports across academic instruction, transitions, and daily routines.

In addition to learning foundational concepts and strategies, participants will have time to collaborate with classroom teams/each other and apply their learning to plan for the upcoming school year. Teams will be encouraged to develop classroom structures, visual supports, and implementation plans that can be put into practice.

Emphasis will be placed on realistic, easy-to-implement strategies that support student engagement and success in both inclusive and specialized educational settings. This training is intended primarily for new elementary staff seeking foundational knowledge of Structured Teaching and sensory processing.

  • Enrolled: 7/16
  • Wait: 0/4

14. One Day TIG (Trauma, Illness, and Grief) Essentials for Administrators

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 8/18/2026

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This one day training is designed for Administrators, team leaders, key teachers and new staff that haven't had time to take the full five day TIG training, or are looking for a refresher. An overview of trauma, grief, chronic illness, suicide prevention & intervention, threat assessment with a focus on strategic planning.
  • Enrolled: 7/50
  • Wait: 0/0

15. eLearning Course Prep

Program: eLearning

Activity Owner/Manager: Kati Hinman  - khinman@cayboces.org

Dates: 8/18/2026

Join Jennie, Michelle, and Kati for a fun and flexible workday designed to help you personalize and prepare your eLearning courses for the 2026-27 school year! Whether you want to refresh your course design, update your due dates, or add new touches to improve the student experience, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. During this session, we'll help you: * Navigate Buzz and update course due dates for the new school year and marking periods * Refresh the appearance, flow, and functionality of your courses * Add personalized touches that help build engagement and connection in the virtual classroom * Troubleshoot, brainstorm, and collaborate with fellow eLearning teachers Stay for a quick question, a focused work session, or the entire day; whatever works best for you! Join us virtually or in person for a relaxed, supportive, and productive opportunity to get ahead for the new school year. We can't wait to work alongside you!
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

16. eLearning Course Prep

Program: eLearning

Activity Owner/Manager: Kati Hinman  - khinman@cayboces.org

Dates: 8/19/2026

Join Jennie, Michelle, and Kati for a fun and flexible workday designed to help you personalize and prepare your eLearning courses for the 2026-27 school year! Whether you want to refresh your course design, update your due dates, or add new touches to improve the student experience, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. During this session, we'll help you: * Navigate Buzz and update course due dates for the new school year and marking periods * Refresh the appearance, flow, and functionality of your courses * Add personalized touches that help build engagement and connection in the virtual classroom * Troubleshoot, brainstorm, and collaborate with fellow eLearning teachers Stay for a quick question, a focused work session, or the entire day; whatever works best for you! Join us virtually or in person for a relaxed, supportive, and productive opportunity to get ahead for the new school year. We can't wait to work alongside you!
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

17. NYSED Numeracy Briefs for Elementary Teachers

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: PK-5th/6th Grade Educators

Dates: 8/25/2026

This full-day session (9:00-2:00) helps elementary teachers understand and apply the key ideas from the New York State Education Department Numeracy Briefs. Participants will explore high-leverage content, instructional practices, the use of mathematical representations, and assessment to support strong mathematics instruction.

Through classroom examples and discussion, teachers will examine the instructional practices and learning experiences that support strong elementary mathematics teaching, including how to elicit student thinking, facilitate meaningful discussions, use representations, and support equitable learning for all students.

  • Enrolled: 8/20
  • Wait: 0/5

18. 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.
  • Enrolled: 1/90
  • Wait: 0/10

19. SLS Council Meetings

Program: School Library System

Dates: 10/15/2026

This Council meeting will focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians. All Librarians need to be in attendance as the groups and experiences will continue throughout the school year.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
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20. LETRS 3e by Lexia for Units 5-8 (Second Year)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-5 Teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026 to 5/6/2027

Must have completed Volume I (Units1-4) training to register/attend this session.

Lexia LETRS professional learning for elementary educators is an investment in teachers' literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential knowledge to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction required to transform student learning. Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders in the field of literacy, LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.

LETRS has 8 Units with 6-8 sessions per unit. What the educator "will learn” is identified at the start of each session and is listed below.

Learning Goals:

Second year: LETRS Volume II (Units 5-8)

Focuses on the Language Comprehension strands of Scarborough's Rope model through units centered on:

* Vocabulary

* Language and reading

* Comprehension

* Writing

**Cost includes second year, units 5-8, only. Cost is based on 20 participants. Price will be adjusted according to actual enrollment. District is responsible to pay for enrollment regardless of attendance.**

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

  • Enrolled: 2/40
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21. 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. All Librarians need to be in attendance as the groups and experiences will continue throughout the school year.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
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22. SLS Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 3/10/2027

This Council meeting will focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians. All Librarians need to be in attendance as the groups and experiences will continue throughout the school year.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
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23. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 5/12/2027

This Council Meeting will focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians. All Librarians need to be in attendance as the groups and experiences will continue throughout the school year.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
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