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1. 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, 2026)

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


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, 2026)

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. 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, 2026)

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). 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.

Included Updates:
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.
Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols and guidance on identifying abused or maltreated children with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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. 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, 2026)

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


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, 2026)

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


6. 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, 2026)

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


7. Elementary Principal Leadership Series

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Elementary Principals

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 5/19/2026

This series will focus on instructional leadership and gaining the skills to be an instructional leader, move instructional work forward and assess effectiveness of a leader's efforts in the role of Elementary Principals.

8. Middle School/High School Principal Leadership Series

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Middle School Principals, High School Principals

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/21/2026

This series will focus on instructional leadership and gaining the skills to be an instructional leader, move instructional work forward and assess effectiveness of a leader's efforts in the role of Middle School and High School Principals.

9. Effective Numeracy for Leaders

Program: Professional Development Unit

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

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 5/13/2026

Explore the NYSED Numeracy Briefs with a Leadership Community

Join school and district leaders from across the region for a virtual professional learning series focused on the New York State Numeracy Briefs. These sessions are designed to help you:
* Learn systematic ways to cultivate conditions and supports that foster adult learning and collaboration.
* Deepen your understanding of how to lead and support effective Tier 1 Numeracy Instructional Best Practices at all levels for all students.
* Connect with administrators and teacher leaders who share similar goals and vision for mathematics instruction.
* Explore how evidence from the briefs can guide decisions around professional development, curriculum, instruction, intervention, and assessment.

Each session will provide structured time to unpack key ideas from the briefs, exchange insights, and reflect on how these concepts fit your local context leaving you with both clarity and a stronger network of colleagues.

10. 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.

11. Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Curriculum and Staff Development Council

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 5/18/2026

CSDC is a working group dedicated to developing the capacity of teachers and leaders in the CO BOCES region. Meetings include NYSED updates, collegial sharing, and collaborative discussions about curriculum, instruction and assessment topics. Members of the group are tasked with:
* Participating in discussions around current teaching and learning practices
* Serving as a liaison between their districts and BOCES regarding professional learning needs
* Sharing information about curriculum, instruction, and assessment with their leadership teams and teachers.

12. LETRS 3e by Lexia for Units 1-4 (First Year)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-5 Teachers

Dates: 11/12/2025 to 5/7/2026

Closed
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:

First year: LETRS Volume I (Units 1-4)

Focuses on the Word Recognition strands of Scarborough's Rope model through units centered on:

* Phonology

* Basic and advanced phonics

* Screening

* Educational and diagnostic assessment

Second year: LETRS Volume II (Units 5-8) **To occur next year.**

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

* Vocabulary

* Language and reading

* Comprehension

* Writing

**Cost includes first year, units 1-4, 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 OCTOBER 28, 2025

13. 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, 2026)

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

Recognizing the essential role these professionals play in supporting instruction and student success, this series provides foundational training that builds confidence, skill, and clarity around their contribution to the classroom and school environments. Session 1: Strengthen Behavior and Classroom Management Capacity Equipping teacher assistants and paraeducators with practical strategies to de-escalate student behaviors, foster calm environments, and support positive student interactions through mindful, trauma-informed practices.

15. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (Level One) Spring Session

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: teachers, assistants, paraprofessionals, support staff, administrators, and additional school personnel

Dates: 3/23/2026 to 3/27/2026

Starting Soon
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Schools (TCIS) is a student crisis management system designed to prevent crises from occurring as well as training staff to de-escalate potential crises, effectively manage acute crises, learn constructive ways to handle stressful situations, and develop a learning circle within the organization. Participants will be trained over the course of three days in active listening, behavior support techniques, emotional first aid, crisis co-regulation, the life space interview, and the stress model of crisis. This training is available for teachers, assistants, paraprofessionals, support staff, administrators, and additional school personnel.

The fourth day will be optional for schools needing restraint training for staff.
Registrants outside of the Cayuga-Onondaga districts will be charged a $150 fee for this workshop.

16. Supporting Struggling Adolescent Readers with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry-Session 3 4-5:30

Program: Online Workshops: Teacher Center

Dates: 3/24/2026

Starting Soon
Session 3: Integration of MTSS Frameworks: Dr. Beverine-Curry underscores the significance of MTSS in supporting adolescent literacy. She stresses that effective intervention requires a solid foundation of core instruction. Without quality core instruction, interventions may not yield the desired outcomes.​
Build Confidence in Supporting Diverse Learners Developing knowledge and skills related to IEP/504 implementation, data collection, and differentiated strategies that enable TAs and paraeducators to contribute meaningfully to the success of students with special needs.

18. Hands On exploration with the Hummingbird Bit Robot Kit

Program: Cayuga-Onondaga Teacher Center

Audience: All 3-8 teachers

Dates: 4/7/2026

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Discover how the Hummingbird Bit Robot Kit can bring creativity, coding, and hands-on engineering into your classroom! In this hands-on professional development session, participants will build and program a Hummingbird robot while exploring the kit's sensors, motors, and lights. Imagine students designing a piece of interactive art, creating an animated character from a story, or building a model with moving parts to demonstrate a scientific concept. Educators will experience the learning process as their students would-through playful experimentation and problem solving. The session will also include time to brainstorm and plan meaningful connections to curriculum so you leave with ready-to-use ideas for your classroom or library. What is a Hummingbird Bit Robot Kit? Check out the website for more information and project ideas!

19. CARE Network- Middle School (grades 4-8) Session 3

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 4/8/2026

The Regional CARE (Collaborative Action for Resilient Education) Network is a new collaborative opportunity designed specifically for student service providers (counselors, social workers, psychologists, mental health providers) to come together to discuss their roles, study best practices, and share and borrow ideas. Participants will network with regional colleagues, obtain updates from NYSED, and dive deeper into Tier 2 and 3 supports and resources. This session will be facilitated by the Behavior Excellence Coaches from the Instructional Support Services Department. There will be 4 meetings across the school year with extended learning opportunities. There will be professional presentations provided in the areas of Trauma, SEL, Restorative Practices, and Mental Health. This group will heavily focus on supporting grade levels 4-8 however all are welcome.

20. CARE Network- Elementary Session 3

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 4/8/2026

The Regional CARE (Collaborative Action for Resilient Education) Network is a new collaborative opportunity designed specifically for student service providers (counselors, social workers, psychologists, mental health providers) to come together to discuss their roles, study best practices, and share and borrow ideas. Participants will network with regional colleagues, obtain updates from NYSED, and dive deeper into Tier 2 and 3 supports and resources. This session will be facilitated by the Behavior Excellence Coaches from the Instructional Support Services Department. There will be 4 meetings across the school year with extended learning opportunities. There will be professional presentations provided in the areas of Trauma, SEL, Restorative Practices, and Mental Health. This group will heavily focus on supporting primary and elementary grade levels however all are welcome.

21. Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Collaborative Community

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 4/17/2026

This interactive work day is designed specifically for teachers and staff of students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to come together to discuss their craft, study best practices, and share and borrow ideas. This session will be facilitated by a regional practitioner with support from the Professional Development Unit.

22. Make & Take: Tools and Supports for Students with Autism

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 4/17/2026

Join us for a hands-on Make and Take session designed specifically for educators working with students on the autism spectrum. In this interactive workshop, teachers will create practical, classroom-ready tools to support communication, sensory regulation, visual schedules, and behavior management. Whether you're new to teaching students with autism or looking to refresh your toolkit, you'll leave with personalized resources and strategies that can be used right away. Come ready to create, collaborate, and take home materials that make a difference!

23. NYSED Statewide Conference: Performance-Based Learning and Assessment in Middle & High School

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Middle School and High School Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 4/30/2026

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This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about approaches to performances-based learning and assessment (PBLA) that support local implementation of NY Inspires and NY's Educational Assessment Strategy in middle and high school.

Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at BOCES.

24. Early Learning Collaborative Community: Kindergarten Session 3

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 5/15/2026

Kindergarten teachers and staff are invited to a dynamic ELCC professional development session designed to support your work with our youngest elementary learners. Join a collaborative network of educators committed to nurturing joyful, developmentally appropriate classrooms where every child can thrive.This session will highlight practical strategies for early literacy and math, fostering independence, and building a strong social-emotional foundation-all aligned with best practices in early learning.

Who Should Attend: Kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and student support staff

Why Join:
- Connect with fellow Kindergarten educators across schools

- Explore engaging, hands-on strategies for academic and SEL success

- Walk away with tools and ideas you can use immediately
Let's build strong beginnings-together.

25. Individual Arts Assessment Pathway (IAAP) Consortium

Program: Professional Development Unit

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

Dates: 5/20/2026

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.

Please note that teachers that are attending should be in the implementation phase and their districts should be approved to offer the IAAP to students. The work being done will be a collaborative effort to work through the challenges of implementation.

26. Early Learning Collaborative Community: UPK Session 3

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 5/21/2026

Preschool teachers and staff are invited to connect, collaborate, and grow together through our upcoming ELCC 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: Preschool 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!

27. CARE Network- Elementary and Middle School Session 4

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 6/8/2026

The Regional CARE (Collaborative Action for Resilient Education) Network is a new collaborative opportunity designed specifically for student service providers (counselors, social workers, psychologists, mental health providers) to come together to discuss their roles, study best practices, and share and borrow ideas. Participants will network with regional colleagues, obtain updates from NYSED, and dive deeper into Tier 2 and 3 supports and resources. This session will be facilitated by the Behavior Excellence Coaches from the Instructional Support Services Department. There will be 4 meetings across the school year with extended learning opportunities. There will be professional presentations provided in the areas of Trauma, SEL, Restorative Practices, and Mental Health.