Frontline Education

1. Cultivating Emotional Resilience for Educators, A Journey with "Onward" by Elena Aguilar (Sessions 2-12)

Program: Culture/Climate

Audience: Educators, Support Staff, Administrators

Dates: 7/13/2022 to 6/14/2023

As an educator you have the power to make a profound impact in the lives of your students. It's what keeps us going. But schools are stressful places. Regardless of where you teach, it is emotional work. When demands outpace our ability to cope, healthy stress is replaced by toxic stress. Toxic stress results in decreased productivity, anxiety, frustration, and burnout. Nearly half a million teachers leave the profession every year! Throughout this year we will work together to discuss and build habits to cultivate resiliency and our ability to not just survive, but thrive. This opportunity is less like a book club and more like a year long journey toward understanding who you are as an educator, support staff, or administrator. Each month's topic will relate to the common stresses and situations occurring in schools during that time of the year. **** This offering requires the purchase of the book "Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators", by Elena Aguilar**** It can be purchased online and inexpensively as a used book on Amazon.

2. The Problem of English and What You Can Do About It

Program: Other

Audience: PK-12 Gen Ed Teachers, SPED Teachers, AIS Providers, Admin, Speech

Dates: 8/25/2022

Yes, that should say "of" and not "with." English is not the problem, it's what we don't know about it that needs help. Language both spoken and written, is the foundation of all academics. Did you know the definition of a vowel is not simply the answer A, E, I, O U, and sometimes Y? It's a sound that is produced when the mouth is open and the sound is not blocked by the lips, teeth, or tongue. In that case there are not 5 vowels, but 15. Do you know the 31+ rules of the English Language? When the phonograms (a picture that represents a sound) and rules of English are taught in a systematic manner through solid, multimodality teaching methods which develop visual muscle memory, prevent reversals, and address the needs of all types of learners, we will be on our way to solving the literacy crisis. This is open to all PK-12th grade teachers who want to learn how to teach their students a common sense approach to reading, spelling, and literacy. The Book- 'Uncovering the Logic of English' by Denise Eide is highly encouraged, but not required.

3. Network Team Meetings 2022-2023

Program: School and District Planning

Audience: representatives have been chosen by each district

Dates: 9/19/2022 to 6/12/2023

Previously the Curriculum council, this group will expand the scope of work and facilitate communication and collaboration among all our districts in the HFM region.

4. Secondary Administrator PLC - Virtual

Program: Leadership Training

Audience: Secondary Principals, Curriculum Directors, Special Ed Directors

Dates: 9/20/2022 to 4/25/2023

Please join us as we collaborate on various timely topics. These will be virtual meetings.

5. Elementary Administrator PLC - Virtual

Program: Leadership Training

Audience: Elementary Principals, Curriculum Directors, Special Ed Directors

Dates: 9/20/2022 to 4/25/2023

Please join us as we collaborate on various timely topics. These will be virtual meetings.

6. Heggerty PD

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: BP Faculty and Staff

Dates: 10/12/2022

For BP teachers who will be implementing Heggerty.

7. Instructional Coach PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/14/2022 to 5/19/2023

This is a Professional Learning Community for Instructional Coaches. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

8. App Development for Beginners

Program: Standards

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/14/2022

Using available technology to create an app. Show how students can create their own app that will allow them to revise for an upcoming exam. This PD will explore both the technology side of things (how easy it can be to create an app like this) as well as how students can use technology to keep themselves organized. By the end of the PD session teachers will create a fully functioning app that they can then take back to the classroom and teach their students how to create their own app. Participants will also be aware of exactly which Computer Science & Digital Fluency standards have been addressed. Ideal for a collaborative class situation where one teacher has the students learning how to create the app using information (content) based on another course. For example, the Computer Science teacher would teach the App creation part of the class in collaboration with the Social Studies teachers, whose content is used for the app.

9. LETRS PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: LETRS Cohort Teachers

Dates: 10/17/2022 to 6/5/2023

This Professional Learning Community is for teachers who are in the Region Wide LETRS training cohort. Here we can discuss LETRS and help each other with any obstacles or insights we have while learning the program together.

10. Math PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Math teachers

Dates: 10/17/2022 to 6/5/2023

We all want to unlock learning potential, but how do we do that? The Math Professional Learning Committee is intended to enable all Math teachers in the region to discuss and share ideas. Please join us in this Bi-monthly meeting. We will also explore the book "Limitless Mind” by Jo Boaler as we look at false assumptions and what we can do to reduce our barriers to learning via practical insights, understanding, and strategies..

11. K-12 Administrator PLC - In Person

Program: Leadership Training

Audience: Elementary Principals, Curriculum Directors, Special Ed Directors

Dates: 10/18/2022 to 5/16/2023

Please join us as we collaborate on various timely topics. These will be In Person meetings at HFM BOCES.

12. DASA Coordinator Training - In Person

Program: DASA 6-Hour Certification

Audience: DASA

Dates: 10/25/2022

Dignity for all Student Act (DASA) Coordinators and their DASA Response Teams play a vital role in supporting a positive school-wide climate in relation to prevention and reaction to dignity violations in their school. DASA Coordinators need to be well-prepared to manage the demands of this important position and this training will provide them with the tools to be successful DASA Coordinators. Learning modules for this full-day training include: Module 1: Dignity Act Introduction Module 2: School District Responsibilities: Policy & Training Module 3: Responsibilities of the Dignity Act Coordinator Module 4: Dignity, Respect and Welcoming & Affirming Environment Module 5: Distinguishing Bullying, Harassment, & Discrimination and Conflict Module 6: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and DASA go hand in hand Module 7: Reporting Requirements Module 8: Vulnerable Populations: Multiple Dimension of Identity Module 9: Brains, Bias, and Human Relations Module 10: Microaggressions Module 11: Cyberbullying Module 12: Investigation, Deceit Detection and Making Determination (investigation scenarios will be shared). Module 13: Interventions Participants will be provided with hard copies of resources and a Google Drive so that they may modify documents for their school district's needs. This training is appropriate for anyone who is involved in the DASA process in their school district including DASA Building Coordinators, DASA District Coordinators, Superintendents, and DASA Response Team Members. Some school districts have included their clerical staff and nurses, dependent upon their role in the school's response to incidents.

13. The Science of Reading for Administration: An Introduction

Program: Leadership Training

Audience: Administration, School Leaders

Dates: 10/25/2022

Administrators and district leaders are the true champions of change and are tasked with the seemingly insurmountable challenge of ushering in a new culture within their schools. The term ‘Science of Reading' has been a hot topic in educational circles and for good reason. Many of your teachers have been participating in the Science of Reading professional developments through HFM BOCES and see the culture they want and need for their schools. Making the shift to the Science of Reading-based instruction can be difficult and certainly does not happen overnight. The truth is, any program or publisher can claim alignment to the Science of Reading. With the knowledge of what the science and research actually is, you will be better equipped to make decisions on a curriculum that best teaches students how to read. teachers teach students to read, not programs. So, as an administrator, how can you begin your journey with the Science of Reading? Start here- with this introduction for Admin.

14. Coding Adventures with Python

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Middle School and High School Teachers

Dates: 11/1/2022

Python is a general-purpose coding language that is ideal for middle and high school students. You will learn how Python can be used to achieve multiple parts of the Computer Science & Digital Fluency standards. Participants will learn the basics of Python programming and then complete a Python coding project. This project is designed to be taken back to the classroom in order for participants to then be able to teach the students. The standards that are covered by completing the project will be explicitly identified. No coding experience is needed for this session, just an interest in learning.

15. Health & Physical Education PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Health & PE teachers

Dates: 11/3/2022 to 6/8/2023

The Health & Physical Education Professional Learning Committee is intended to enable all Health and Physical Education teachers in the region to discuss and share ideas. Please join us in this Bi-monthly meeting.

16. New Teacher Institute (Virtual Meetings)

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Any teachers that are new or have been teaching 3 or less years.

Dates: 11/3/2022 to 4/27/2023

This will be a series of PLC meetings that will support new teachers in the 2022-2023 school year. We will cover a variety of topic throughout the meetings.

17. New Evaluator Training-two days

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

Audience: new building administrators and outside evaluators

Dates: 11/7/2022 to 11/8/2022

This year's required evidence-based observation training including inter-rater reliability and agreement for all new evaluators as a two day in-person workshop. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric. (lunch is on your own)

18. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

Audience: building administrators and outside evaluators who have previously been trained

Dates: 11/8/2022

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Confreence Center. Our work will include a Danielson Refresher as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric.

19. "I Wish My Teacher Knew" Bookstudy

Program: Culture/Climate

Audience: Anyone that works in school buildings

Dates: 11/10/2022 to 2/28/2023

Have you ever asked your students to fill in this blank: "I wish my teacher knew_____". Kyle Schwartz, a third grade teacher did, and it changed her outlook. Throughout this book Kyle will share some of her students notes that relate to systematic issues in our schools (poverty, trauma informed classrooms, student engagement...). During our sessions, we will discuss this book and how it will relate to our work with students. The cost for this book study pays for the book. If you already have the book, or plan to get it yourself, just let me know (Hbozek@hfmboces.org) and the meetings will have no charge. **if you need a book ordered for you, please register by Friday, 9/23**

20. Middle & High School Social Studies PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Middle & High School Social Studies teachers

Dates: 11/17/2022 to 5/18/2023

This is a Professional Learning Community for Middle school and High School Social Studies Teachers. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

21. PBL 101 - Creating Voice & Choice for Students

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Elementary, Middle, High School Teachers

Dates: 12/12/2022 to 2/13/2023

Introduction to PBL, Walkthrough, and Examples; Experience an active PBL as a participant; Create a fully developed PBL for your own classroom; Reflect and learn from each other as we explore our PBL ideas. There will be three sessions to this PBL training: Session 1 - (Virtual) What is PBL? (please come to this session with a topic in mind for your classroom) Session 2 - (Virtual) Collectively discuss each of your ideas as you have developed them. Troubleshoot your questions and tweak your ideas to fit your needs. Session 3 - (Virtual) Reflection. Takeaways and looking forward to other projects. What did you do and how did it go? What would you change and improve?

22. The Science of Writing for Administration

Program: Other

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 12/13/2022

Administrators and district leaders are the true champions of change and are tasked with the seemingly insurmountable challenge of ushering in a new culture within their schools. The term ‘Science of Writing' is relatively newer than the Science of Reading and has been a buzz word for good reason. The Science of Writing is crucial to a child's success in reading. Many of your teachers have been participating in the Science of Reading professional developments through HFM BOCES and see the culture they want and need for their schools. With the knowledge of what the science and research actually is, you will be better equipped to make decisions on a curriculum that best teaches students how to read.

23. Elementary Teachers PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Elementary Teachers and Teacher Leaders

Dates: 12/15/2022

This is a Professional Learning Community for Elementary teachers. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

24. Elementary and Intermediate Science Investigations

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 1/3/2023

Through asynchronous interactive activities, participants will analyze the materials, procedures, and content of the NYS Required Science Investigations and recognize how they are an extension of the P-12 Science Learning Standards. ***This PD is offered asynchronously. After you register, you will receive and email with instructions and links to begin. You may register at any time, as long as all work is complete by March 3rd.

25. DASA - Dignity for All Students Act

Program: DASA 6-Hour Certification

Audience: anyone seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 1/6/2023

Beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an adminstrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service, or school service certificate or license, must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. This class must be paid for ahead of time. No credit card payments can be accepted. Checks may be sent to HFM BOCES 2755 StHwy 67, Johnstown, NY 12095 Att: Instructional Services. If your district is supplying payment they will be billed. This is an asynchronous workshop. Participants will receive a link with the required work and be given five business days to complete it. Please send questions to tcaraco@hfmboces.org

26. Number Sense and Fluency in the Elementary Math Classroom: Moving Beyond Memorization

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Elementary Educators, Teacher Aides, Elementary Administrators

Dates: 1/9/2023

Through interactive activities you will gain a deeper understanding of what fluency is (and is not) and learn how it is linked to number sense. You will use strategies and gain a collection of games, routines and activities to support number sense and fluency in the elementary classroom. This PD is offered asynchronously. After you register, you will receive an email with instructions for completing the work to receive credit.

27. New Mentor Training - IN PERSON

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers intending to become mentors in their district.

Dates: 1/10/2023

This workshop will prepare all who wish to become Mentors by introducing them to the key information and skills necessary to build effective mentoring relationships.

28. Art, Music, and Media Teachers PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Art, Music, and Media Teachers and Teacher Leaders

Dates: 1/10/2023

This is a Professional Learning Community for Art, Music, and Media teachers. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

29. Transitioning to the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages

Program: Standards

Audience: Teachers of World Languages

Dates: 1/17/2023

Members from Questar will be joining us to support teachers of World Languages with the transition to the standards adopted by The Board of Regents in March, 2021.

30. "Get Some Guts, Coach" by Jill Jackson Book Study

Program: Leadership Training

Audience: Instructional Coaches & Department Leaders

Dates: 1/17/2023 to 4/18/2023

Get Some Guts, Coach! delivers the trademark wit and honesty of Jill Jackson, author of six books and trainer to more than 100,000 educators nationwide. Jackson's books cut through the fluff to offer coaches real clarity, practical steps, and done-for-you templates. Get Some Guts, Coach! is the insider's guide for transforming an average instructional coaching job into a wildly powerful coaching practice that boosts teacher skill and student scores. Inside, you'll find answers for common coaching questions, such as: How do I coach without being evaluative? What do I do with a weak administrator that won't hold teachers accountable? How do I build trust? What if all I do is put out fires and never get to the actual coaching? What does a successful coaching practice really look like? How do I debrief a teacher and have them actually implement my advice? This book is a great resource for Instructional Coaches and Department Leaders!

31. CBT Asynchronous- Northville PD

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 1/20/2023

Please enroll in the CBT Asynchronous PD that you will be completing for your half day on Friday, Jan 20th. This is for Northville Teachers/Staff Only.

32. Middle School and High School Science Teachers PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Middle School and High School Science Teachers and Teacher Leaders

Dates: 2/6/2023

This is a Professional Learning Community for Middle School and High School Science teachers. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

33. Elementary Teachers PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Elementary Teachers and Teacher Leaders

Dates: 2/9/2023

This is a Professional Learning Community for Elementary teachers. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

34. Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards - What are they and how do they affect me?

Program: Standards

Audience: Administrators &Teachers - Anyone involved in the CSDF Standards rollout

Dates: 3/1/2023

An overview of the standards and look at what is going to be expected by districts as the new standards are introduced.

35. Art, Music, and Media Teachers PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Art, Music, and Media Teachers and Teacher Leaders

Dates: 3/7/2023

This is a Professional Learning Community for Art, Music, and Media teachers. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

36. Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards - K-1 & 2-3 Standards & Examples

Program: Standards

Audience: Administrators &Teachers - Anyone involved in the CSDF Standards rollout

Dates: 3/15/2023

A specific look at the standards as they relate to grade bands. Examples will be given of ways that standards could be addressed.

37. DASA - Dignity for All Students Act for Gloversville Enlarged School District

Program: DASA 6-Hour Certification

Audience: anyone seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 3/17/2023

Beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an adminstrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service, or school service certificate or license, must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. This class must be paid for ahead of time. No credit card payments can be accepted. Checks may be sent to HFM BOCES 2755 StHwy 67, Johnstown, NY 12095 Att: Instructional Services. If your district is supplying payment they will be billed. This is an asynchronous workshop. Participants will receive a link with the required work and be given five business days to complete it. Please send questions to tcaraco@hfmboces.org

38. NYSAA-Required Facilitated Training Day 4

Program: Special Education Issues

Audience: NYSAA Test Administrators

Dates: 3/21/2023

This training is for any staff administering the NYSAA exam for the first time.

39. Decoding Dyslexia 2

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: General Education Teachers, Intervention Providers, Special Education Teachers, Speech and Language Pathologists, Administration

Dates: 3/21/2023

Overview information about Dyslexia, with a focus on resources to provide support to students. Discussion and Q&A will be a large portion of this PD; this will be facilitated by a Literacy Specialist and Instructional Coach with intimate understanding of systems of support (RtI/MTSS) and struggling readers.

40. Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards - 4-6 & 7-8 Standards & Examples

Program: Standards

Audience: Administrators &Teachers - Anyone involved in the CSDF Standards rollout

Dates: 3/22/2023

A specific look at the standards as they relate to grade bands. Examples will be given of ways that standards could be addressed.

41. Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards - 9-12 Standards & Examples

Program: Standards

Audience: Administrators &Teachers - Anyone involved in the CSDF Standards rollout

Dates: 3/29/2023

A specific look at the standards as they relate to grade bands. Examples will be given of ways that standards could be addressed.

42. Asynchronous and ongoing- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

Program: DASA 6-Hour Certification

Audience: anyone seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 4/3/2023

Beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an adminstrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service, or school service certificate or license, must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. This class must be paid for ahead of time. No credit card payments can be accepted. Checks may be sent to HFM BOCES 2755 StHwy 67, Johnstown, NY 12095 Att: Instructional Services. If your district is supplying payment they will be billed. This is an asynchronous workshop. Participants will receive a link with the required work and be given five business days to complete it. Please send questions to tcaraco@hfmboces.org

43. Accountability Update and Information Gathering Session

Program: School and District Planning

Audience: School leaders

Dates: 4/3/2023

HFM BOCES is partnering with WSWHE BOCES to present ESSA Accountability with Theresa Billington and her team from NYSED.

44. ChatGPT in the 7-12 Classroom

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: 7-12 Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/3/2023

Join me as we explore the potential of ChatGPT to help students enhance their learning. Aimed at Middle and High School levels, I will show you how software like ChatGPT can be used to enhance our classroom instruction, rather than be something we should be afraid of. It can certainly be a resource to expand the ability of our students. Join me as we explore what ChatGPT can do for us in a positive way.

45. Middle School and High School Science Teachers PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Middle School and High School Science Teachers and Teacher Leaders

Dates: 4/3/2023

This is a Professional Learning Community for Middle School and High School Science teachers. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

46. Elementary Teachers PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Elementary Teachers and Teacher Leaders

Dates: 4/4/2023

This is a Professional Learning Community for Elementary teachers. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

47. APPR refresher

Program: Professional Practice (APPR)

Audience: Anyone who evaluates principals.

Dates: 4/6/2023

This course satisfies the required refresher training for anyone who evaluates teachers.

48. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell ~ Book Study

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Anyone working in a school building

Dates: 4/18/2023 to 6/13/2023

When asked what Blink is about, Malcolm Gladwell said, "It's a book about rapid cognition, about the kind of thinking that happens in the blink of an eye. When you meet someone for the first time, or walk into a house you are thinking of buying, or read the first few sentences of a book, your mind takes about two seconds to jump to a series of conclusions. Well. Blink is a book about those two seconds, because I think those instant conclusions that we reach are really powerful and really important and occasionally, really good." We will be reading Blink and discussing how it relates to our lives both in and out of work. There will be a total of four meetings for this book study. BOCES has already ordered books - if you sign up now, you can put the cost as $0. You will need to purchase your own book. If you have any questions regarding this book study, feel free to reach out to Heather Bozek at hbozek@hfmboces.org

49. Algebra 1: Get Ready for Next Generation

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Algebra 1 Teachers, SPED Teachers

Dates: 4/21/2023

Common Core is on its way out, so get ready for Next Generation! What does this mean for the classroom teacher? This workshop will familiarize participants with the Next Generation Learning Standards and prepare teachers to begin implementing these new standards in daily instruction.

50. Tech Leaders Cohort

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Audience: Technology Leaders

Dates: 4/27/2023

An opportunity to share and learn from other educational technology professionals throughout the region. Share your successes and challenges, and be ready to learn from each other. This is the first of a series of meetings every other month that are intended to bring like-minded educational technology leaders together. Open to all professionals involved in the implementation of educational technology in their buildings (Administrators, technology coaches, instructional coaches, media specialists, etc)

51. Science of Reading 4 Part Series; Gloversville; Boulevard

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: ALL Boulevard Elementary School Teachers

Dates: 4/28/2023 to 6/6/2023

Session 1: Overview of the Science of Reading Session 2: Explicit Teaching Practices Session 3: Intermediate Reading Instruction Session 4: Current Conversations in Reading

52. US History Regents Session

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 5/1/2023

During this IN PERSON meeting, we will be going over the parts of the US History & Government Regents. We will also talk about how the short answers and essays will be scored and some resources teachers can use to prepare students for the exam.

53. CKLA Support

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: All Education faculty and staff

Dates: 5/1/2023

Are you using CKLA in the classroom? How is it going? Is your school considering using CKLA for next year and do you have questions or would like to talk with teachers who are currently using it? Let's talk CKLA. We will discuss pacing, tips, and tricks of the program as well as struggles and suggestions for support!

54. ANGST for Mayfield Teachers

Program: Culture/Climate

Audience: Mayfield Central School Staff

Dates: 5/4/2023

This course will give educational professionals the tools they need to support students who have anxiety, including foundational knowledge about anxiety, its symptoms, and a look at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Utilizing clips from the documentary, Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety, participants will complete the course with ready to implement strategies for teaching coping skills, ideas for accommodations, and considerations for tools and processes to support students who have anxiety. Please note that you also need to register for the workshop on the link provided by your district as well as register here for CTLE credit.

55. Art, Music, and Media Teachers PLC

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Art, Music, and Media Teachers and Teacher Leaders

Dates: 5/8/2023

This is a Professional Learning Community for Art, Music, and Media teachers. Earn CTLE credit while meeting with other regional teachers to collaborate, and share information and ideas.

56. ChatGPT - Time to Plan: Examples and Work Session

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Audience: Teachers - all levels

Dates: 5/10/2023

Join me as we explore the opportunities that we have to make AI resources like ChatGPT a part of our students' learning. I will show some example lessons and discuss some of the options that you have within your classes. Then we will take time to develop and plan lessons that will work for the participants and their particular students and courses. No previous ChatGPT or AI knowledge or experience is necessary (we will be breaking into multiple groups as required).

57. Elementari - Coding-Based Presentations & Stories

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Audience: Elementary and Middle School Teachers

Dates: 5/11/2023

Join me as we explore this impressive resource that uses simple code language to create presentations and stories and can be leveraged based on the skills that your students already have. This is a great resource for so many subject areas from Math and English through to Art and Computer Science. The possibilities are endless as long as you know it exists! We will work through some small project ideas so that you can take some time to explore the possibilities, then there will be time for you to develop something specifically for your classroom as an example lesson for your students to use. Predominantly aimed at elementary and middle school levels, but certainly applicable to high school students just learning how code can work. Will help teachers cover the new Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards.

58. Global History Regents Session

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 5/17/2023

During this IN PERSON meeting, we will be going over the parts of the Global Studies Regents. We will also talk about how the short answers and essays will be scored and some resources teachers can use to prepare students for the exam.

59. LIVE Science of Reading Workshop; Resource Toolbox Creation

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Gen Ed Teachers, SPED Teachers, Intervention Providers

Dates: 5/23/2023

The Science of Reading is here to stay and only going to grow! Refresh your learning surrounding the science and current best practices in literacy instruction. During this full day LIVE professional development workshop, participants will create a "Resource Toolbox” which will be filled with materials to teach the strands of Scarborough's Reading Rope, based on Gough and Tunmer's Simple View of Reading.

60. Geometry: Get Ready for Next Generation

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Geometry Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 5/24/2023

Common Core is on its way out, so get ready for Next Generation! What does this mean for the classroom teacher? This workshop will familiarize participants with the Next Generation Learning Standards and prepare teachers to begin implementing these new standards in daily instructions.

61. 4+1 Pathways Work

Program: College and Career Readiness

Audience: district representatives

Dates: 5/25/2023

This meeting is for district representatives who are interested in working to create 4+1 pathways. This will include the Seal of Civic Readiness, Individual Arts Assessment Pathway, and the Seal of Biliteracy.

62. Explicit, Systematic Instruction

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: All Education faculty and staff

Dates: 6/2/2023

During this PD we will be looking at Anita Archer's book Explicit Instruction; Effective and Efficient Teaching. How many times have you heard the word Explicit Instruction and thought "yeah, I know what that is... I think." Well here is your chance to find out. During this full-day in-person PD we will discuss exactly what it is and what it looks like. All grade levels can benefit from explicit instruction, and our focus will be ELA. We would like you to purchase the book. BUT check your teacher resource library there is a high possibility that they have it there!

63. New Mentor Training - IN PERSON

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers intending to become mentors in their district.

Dates: 6/9/2023

Starting Today

This workshop will prepare all who wish to become Mentors by introducing them to the key information and skills necessary to build effective mentoring relationships.

64. LIVE Science of Reading Workshop; Resource Toolbox Creation

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 6/14/2023

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The Science of Reading is here to stay and only going to grow! Refresh your learning surrounding the science and current best practices in literacy instruction. During this full day LIVE professional development workshop, participants will create a "Resource Toolbox” which will be filled with materials to teach the strands of Scarborough's Reading Rope, based on Gough and Tunmer's Simple View of Reading.

65. Summer Session! From Burnt Out to Fired Up: Reigniting Your Passion for Teaching by Morgane Michael ~ Book Study

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Anyone working in a school building

Dates: 7/6/2023 to 8/10/2023

Overwhelmed teachers, this book is for you. The truth is that you can be remarkable without burning out. Drawing from the latest research and her own teaching experiences, author Morgane Michael delivers doable strategies to reignite your passion and replenish your well-being. Make a commitment today to begin a new chapter--one where you continue to make a difference while maintaining a deep sense of wellness, worthiness, and wholeheartedness. Learn why burnout happens and what you can do to thrive once again. Explore the five Rs--reflect, reframe, refocus, reconnect, and reveal--and understand how each can help counter burnout. Acquire a clear road map for reigniting your love for teaching. Inspire others to reignite their own passion for education. Discover how to sustain your passion and avoid burnout going forward. **You will need to PURCHASE YOUR OWN BOOK for this session!**

66. Student Engagement Protocols

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Mayfield Teachers PK through grade 12

Dates: 7/10/2023 to 7/11/2023

The workshop, for Mayfield teachers, on student engagement protocols will focus on incorporating high quality instructional practices into classroom instruction. The sessions will review a variety of engagement protocols and facilitate the establishment of routines to increase their effectiveness. Participants will be compensated at the summer rate of $100 per day and be eligible for CTLE credit upon completion.

67. Book Study: Media Literacy for Young Children: Teaching Beyond the Screen Time Debates

Program: School Library System/IRC

Dates: 7/13/2023 to 8/28/2023

New

Join colleagues in reading and discussing Faith Rogow's latest book in a virtual study you can join from any location. This book is filled with pedagogically sound and developmentally appropriate ways to help today's children navigate their media-rich world with confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking. The book is filled with detailed descriptions of media literacy competencies, along with dozens of activities, strategies and tips. Topics to be discussed include - using inquiry and media-making to teach about media, planning activities to engage in meaningful media discussions, the importance of media literacy, and addressing media concerns with joy and creativity not anxiety and fear. Participants will earn up to 10 CTLE credits. Books will be sent out to registrants before the end of school. Please register by June 16th. Book study dates: Thursday July 13, 2023 Monday July 31, 2023 Tuesday August 8, 2023 Thursday August 17,2023 Monday August 28, 2023

68. Item Analysis How To

Program: Data Driven Instruction

Audience: Any classroom teachers Pre-K to 12th grade

Dates: 7/17/2023

During this session, we will be going through the steps of creating your own Item Analysis. Each teacher should bring a copy of an assessment or two they will be giving next year. If you have any questions, please reach out to Heather Bozek at hbozek@hfmboces.org

69. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

Audience: Building administrators and outside evaluators who have previously been trained

Dates: 7/17/2023

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. Our work will include a Danielson Refresher as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric.

70. Science of Reading; Get Your Scholars Reading!

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 7/19/2023 to 7/20/2023

Curious about what the Science of Reading is all about? Do you want to walk away with the knowledge of how best to teach our kiddos to read in an explicit and systematic manner? Join us for this 2-day PD in answering these questions; What does the Science of Reading tell us is the most effective way to teach kids to read? Have you ever seen the research on the Scarborough Rope, The 4 Part processing Model for Word Recognition, or The Simple View of Reading/Writing? How does a student's brain look when they connect visuals to speech to meaning? What is the best approach to wiring students' brains to read? Day 1 will be all about phonemic awareness, phonics, and a lesson plan that will being it all together. But the science of reading is not just about phonics. On day two we will explore the importance of background knowledge, vocabulary, language structure, literacy knowledge, and verbal reasoning. Both are equally important when we are teaching students explicitly how to read!

71. Book Study: The Person You Mean to Be

Program: School Library System/IRC

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 7/19/2023 to 8/16/2023

New

The Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chugh is an engaging, evidence based book about how to battle biases, champion diversity and inclusion, and advocate for others. Dolly Chugh is an award-winning social psychologist at New York University Stern School of Business. In this book she discusses difficult issues including sexism, racism, and inequality. Many of us believe in equality, diversity and inclusion. But how do we stand up for those values in our turbulent world? This book is the smart, "semi-bold” person's guide to fighting for what you believe in. Through compelling stories and surprising science she reports, Dolly guides each of us closer to being the person we mean to be. Join your colleagues for learning and discussion in five sessions starting July 19th. Books will be provided to each participant. Register by June 16, 2023 in order for books to be ordered.

72. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

Audience: Building administrators and outside evaluators who have previously been trained

Dates: 7/21/2023

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. Our work will include a Danielson Refresher as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric.

73. Item Analysis How To

Program: Data Driven Instruction

Audience: Any classroom teachers Pre-K to 12th grade

Dates: 7/25/2023

During this session, we will be going through the steps of creating your own Item Analysis. Each teacher should bring a copy of an assessment or two they will be giving next year. If you have any questions, please reach out to Heather Bozek at hbozek@hfmboces.org

74. 2023 HFM BOCES Regional Leadership Retreat

Program: Leadership Training

Audience: Leaders from the HFM BOCES region

Dates: 7/26/2023

This year our retreat will be held at the Allen House located on the FMCC campus. Agenda items will include an engaging MTSS-I presentation: school safety and emergency preparedness: and legal updates from Girvin and Ferlazzo The cost of the workshop includes lunch.

75. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

Audience: Building administrators and outside evaluators who have previously been trained

Dates: 8/3/2023

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. Our work will include a Danielson Refresher as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric.

76. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

Audience: Building administrators and outside evaluators who have previously been trained

Dates: 8/8/2023

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. Our work will include a Danielson Refresher as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric.

77. New Mentor Training - IN PERSON

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers intending to become mentors in their district.

Dates: 8/14/2023

This workshop will prepare all who wish to become Mentors by introducing them to the key information and skills necessary to build effective mentoring relationships.

78. New Teacher Institute - IN PERSON

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Any new teachers

Dates: 8/21/2023

This will be the first in a series of learning opportunities that will support new teachers in the 2023-2024 school year. We encourage all new teachers to join this cohort as we explore varied topics together throughout the school year.

79. MATH EXTRAVAGANZA!

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Teachers, SPED, Related Services, Aids/Assistants, Admin

Dates: 8/23/2023 to 8/24/2023

Join the madness with the HFM BOCES instructional coaches as we guide you through a 2 day LIVE PD on researched based mathematical ideals and practices to start your new school year as a math expert! Topics include Number Sense and Fluency, word problems, cognitively guided instruction, conceptual understanding, using manipulatives in PreK-9, and productive struggle! If you are in HFM BOCES, Capital Region BOCES, Questar 3 BOCES, OR WSWHE BOCES this PD is FREE! See the flyer for more information! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1novj5kdRrzDvTR2FyWeS5VjzA_kySeZJ/view?usp=sharing

80. New Evaluator Training-two days

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

Audience: new building administrators and outside evaluators

Dates: 8/28/2023 to 8/29/2023

This year's required evidence-based observation training including inter-rater reliability and agreement for all new evaluators as a two day in-person workshop. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric. (lunch is on your own)

81. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

Audience: Building administrators and outside evaluators who have previously been trained

Dates: 8/29/2023

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. Our work will include a Danielson Refresher as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric.

82. From Burnt Out to Fired Up: Reigniting Your Passion for Teaching by Morgane Michael ~ Book Study

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Anyone working in a school building

Dates: 9/27/2023 to 1/10/2024

Overwhelmed teachers, this book is for you. The truth is that you can be remarkable without burning out. Drawing from the latest research and her own teaching experiences, author Morgane Michael delivers doable strategies to reignite your passion and replenish your well-being. Make a commitment today to begin a new chapter--one where you continue to make a difference while maintaining a deep sense of wellness, worthiness, and wholeheartedness. Learn why burnout happens and what you can do to thrive once again. Explore the five Rs--reflect, reframe, refocus, reconnect, and reveal--and understand how each can help counter burnout. Acquire a clear road map for reigniting your love for teaching. Inspire others to reignite their own passion for education. Discover how to sustain your passion and avoid burnout going forward. We will be reading From Burn Out to Fired Up and having discussions around the text. There will be a total of five meetings for this book, which will all be held virtually. **If you plan to purchase the book on your own, please email Heather Bozek as soon as you register so we do not order too many books.** If you have any questions regarding this book study, feel free to reach out to Heather Bozek at hbozek@hfmboces.org

83. How Do I: Build a Positive Math Community

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Teachers, Intervention Services, SPED, Related Services

Dates: 10/11/2023

New

In this How Do I: Teaching Math Series, you will get answers to your biggest questions in teaching math. Teaching Math in a student-centered way changes the role of the teacher from one who traditionally ‘delivers knowledge” to one who fosters thinking. In, How Do I: Teaching Math Series 1, we will answer these questions about; How Do I: Build a Positive Math Community *How do I get to know my math students? *How do I establish and maintain a math community? *How do I make mathematics culturally relevant for my students? *How do I make the growth mindset a reality? *What are math practices? *What should I have on my classroom walls?

84. PBL Make & Take (K-8)

Program: Project Based Learning

Audience: Teachers of Kindergarten through 8th grade

Dates: 10/16/2023

Participants will work with instructional coaches to learn about Project Based Learning design and development, culminating in PBL that can be used in the 23-24 school year. Open to teachers of Kindergarten through 8th grade and designed for teachers of all levels of PBL familiarity and experience.

85. PBL Make & Take (9-12)

Program: Project Based Learning

Audience: Teachers of 9th through 12th grade

Dates: 10/17/2023

Participants will work with instructional coaches to learn about Project Based Learning design and development, culminating in PBL that can be used in the 23-24 school year. Open to teachers of 9th through 12th grade and designed for teachers of all levels of PBL familiarity and experience.

86. How Do I: Structure, Organize, and Manage My Math Class

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Teachers, Intervention Services, SPED, Related Services

Dates: 10/25/2023

New

In this How Do I: Teaching Math Series, you will get answers to your biggest questions in teaching math. Teaching Math in a student-centered way changes the role of the teacher from one who traditionally ‘delivers knowledge” to one who fosters thinking. In, How Do I: Teaching Math Series 2, we will answer these questions about; How Do I Structure, Organize, and Manage My Math Class? *How do I plan to make mathematics student-centered? *What is Whole-Group Collaborative Instruction? *How do I use Small Group Instruction? *How do I begin the math class? *What are instructional routines? How do I use them? *How do I facilitate a math lesson? *How do I plan for diverse learners? *What do I need to consider about math homework?

87. How Do I: Engage My Students In Mathematics

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 11/8/2023

New

In this How Do I: Teaching Math Series, you will get answers to your biggest questions in teaching math. Teaching Math in a student-centered way changes the role of the teacher from one who traditionally ‘delivers knowledge” to one who fosters thinking. In, How Do I: Teaching Math Series 3, we will answer these questions about; How Do I Engage My Students In Mathematics? *What does it mean to "know math?” *What should I plan to avoid? *How do I select high-quality tasks? *How do I teach problem-solving? *How do I support student thinking and reasoning? *What do I do when I get students unstuck? *How do I select games and centers? *What should practice look like? *Why teach different strategies for computation?

88. How Do I: Help My Students Talk About Mathematics

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 11/29/2023

New

In this How Do I: Teaching Math Series, you will get answers to your biggest questions in teaching math. Teaching Math in a student-centered way changes the role of the teacher from one who traditionally ‘delivers knowledge” to one who fosters thinking. In, How Do I: Teaching Math Series 4, we will answer these questions about; How Do I Help My Students Talk about Mathematics? *How do I plan for mathematical discourse? *How do I plan the questions I will ask? *How do I debrief the learning? *How do I use representations to support understanding and discussion? *How do I develop math language and vocabulary? *How do I use math journals?

89. How Do I: Know What My Students Know and Move Them Forward

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 12/20/2023

New

In this How Do I: Teaching Math Series, you will get answers to your biggest questions in teaching math. Teaching Math in a student-centered way changes the role of the teacher from one who traditionally ‘delivers knowledge” to one who fosters thinking. In, How Do I: Teaching Math Series 5, we will answer these questions about; How Do I Know What My Students Know and Move Them Forward *How do I find out what students know? *What should I look for in students' work? *What math behaviors do I look for? *How do I assess student thinking? *How do I help students self- assess? *How do I give feedback? *How does assessment inform my next steps? *How do I celebrate my students' progress?

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