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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 13, 2025 - Seal documentation, research, and project expectations
Thurs, January 15, 2026 - Monitoring SEAL students and expectations for visiting students
Thurs, March 19, 2026 - Panel calibration, CO BOCES official forms, and WLD logistics

Discover how AI is transforming the classroom-and how you can stay ahead! From apps that leverage AI to the chatbots students are already using, this webinar explores the practical implications of AI for both teaching and learning. Join Monica Burns as she shares actionable strategies and insights to help educators and students become productive, responsible, and tech-savvy users of AI tools-inside and outside the classroom. Session 1: Exploring the World with Students In this session, we'll explore how digital tools can help students make meaningful connections with people, places, and ideas beyond the classroom walls. You'll learn how to use AI to create supplemental resources that spark curiosity and support global learning experiences. From virtual field trips to collaborative projects with peers in other locations, discover strategies to broaden students' perspectives. You will have access to the recorded webinar and any materials. If you cannot attend live, you will be asked to complete a Google Form for credit once you've watched the recording.

A powerful conversation about emotional intelligence and co-regulation for educators of early learners. Join us for a thoughtful and practical book study exploring Big Kids, Big Feelings by Alyssa Blask Campbell, founder of the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method. In this professional development series, we'll dive into how to better support children's emotional development through co-regulation, connection, and responsive teaching. Designed for educators working with preschool and early elementary-aged children, this book study will offer meaningful dialogue, reflection, and actionable strategies to create emotionally safe, regulation-ready environments.

What to Expect:
- Engaging discussion around key chapters and takeaways
- Practical tools for building emotional intelligence in the classroom
- A deeper understanding of co-regulation and why it matters
- Space to reflect and share with like-minded educators

Who Should Attend: Elementary teachers in grades 2-6, paraprofessionals, and support staff

Let's grow our capacity to support "big kids" with even bigger feelings-together.

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.

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.

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.

Join regional administrators and educators for a focused, two-hour session exploring the Community Schools framework and its impact on student success, family engagement, and whole-child supports. This meeting will bring stakeholders together to deepen shared understanding, review current practices, and identify opportunities for regional collaboration. Participants will engage in discussion, resource sharing, and planning to strengthen community-school partnerships across districts.

Whether you're just beginning the Community Schools journey or expanding existing work, this advisory group offers a space to connect, learn, and align efforts for the year ahead.

This interactive work day is designed specifically for ENL teachers 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. During this session we will also review the Science of Reading for English Language Learners toolkit that has been recently released by OBEWL.

This series is a modular, multi-tier program, designed for teachers, school leaders, and district administrators to strengthen their capacity to understand and engage with AI in the context of learning and instruction.

This tier focuses on instruction and policy that leverages AI to support student learning.

Integrating AI into the Curriculum

1. Adapt assignments and learning outcomes to preserve critical thinking and creativity.

2. Design lessons or projects that leverage AI for student inquiry, collaboration, or content creation.

3. Develop writing assignments that position AI for routine tasks (e.g., brainstorming or outlining) while reserving higher order thinking (e.g., analysis and student voice) for themselves.

4. Guide students to evaluate and refine AI-generated work.

5. Analyze research on AI's impact to inform instructional choices.

Developing School Guidelines and Policy

6. Identify the student and teacher needs and concerns regarding AI use.

7. Differentiate permissible and impermissible uses, providing rationale for each.

8. Establish ways to ensure transparency and accountability.

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.

This series is a modular, multi-tier program, designed for teachers, school leaders, and district administrators to strengthen their capacity to understand and engage with AI in the context of learning and instruction.

This tier focuses on instruction and policy that leverages AI to support student learning.

Integrating AI into the Curriculum

1. Adapt assignments and learning outcomes to preserve critical thinking and creativity.

2. Design lessons or projects that leverage AI for student inquiry, collaboration, or content creation.

3. Develop writing assignments that position AI for routine tasks (e.g., brainstorming or outlining) while reserving higher order thinking (e.g., analysis and student voice) for themselves.

4. Guide students to evaluate and refine AI-generated work.

5. Analyze research on AI's impact to inform instructional choices.

Developing School Guidelines and Policy

6. Identify the student and teacher needs and concerns regarding AI use.

7. Differentiate permissible and impermissible uses, providing rationale for each.

8. Establish ways to ensure transparency and accountability.

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.

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!

This interactive work day is designed specifically for teachers of ES & LS Science to come together to discuss their craft, study best practices, share and borrow ideas. The meeting will start whole group with a share out and review of state ed materials. Then the group will break off into the two disciplines (earth science and life science - bio) to dig deeper into the materials and plan instruction to meet the needs of the investigations and new assessments. This session will be facilitated by a regional practitioner with support from a CO BOCES representative.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.