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1. Model Schools: I have my i-Ready assessment data now what?

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Dates: 10/25/2024

Description of Learning: If your school uses the i-Ready Diagnostic Screener this training is for you! During our time together, we will cover the nuts and bolts of the i-Ready Diagnostic Screener. Topics discussed include the overview of the iReady Diagnostic Screener, the variety of i-Ready reports available, and how you can utilize and maximize the data to drive instructional planning. Please bring a computer and be ready to log into your iReady data as there will be time to dive into the data and start planning data-driven next steps. *Each session will be catered to the time of the year the test is taken
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/5

2. MODEL SCHOOLS: Canva Intermediate

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Audience: All educators

Dates: 2/7/2025

Overview of some intermediate features of Canva, including education options, classroom features, presentation mode, and interactive content, with a creativity and consultation session developing media with help from the presenters. Canva Beginner is not a prerequisite but familiarity with the platform would be helpful.
  • Enrolled: 10/40
  • Wait: 0/5

3. Model Schools: I have my i-Ready assessment data now what?

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Dates: 2/14/2025

Description of Learning: If your school uses the i-Ready Diagnostic Screener this training is for you! During our time together, we will cover the nuts and bolts of the i-Ready Diagnostic Screener. Topics discussed include the overview of the iReady Diagnostic Screener, the variety of i-Ready reports available, and how you can utilize and maximize the data to drive instructional planning. Please bring a computer and be ready to log into your iReady data as there will be time to dive into the data and start planning data-driven next steps. *Each session will be catered to the time of the year the test is taken
  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/5

4. Model Schools: I have my i-Ready assessment data now what?

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Dates: 6/13/2025

Description of Learning: If your school uses the i-Ready Diagnostic Screener this training is for you! During our time together, we will cover the nuts and bolts of the i-Ready Diagnostic Screener. Topics discussed include the overview of the iReady Diagnostic Screener, the variety of i-Ready reports available, and how you can utilize and maximize the data to drive instructional planning. Please bring a computer and be ready to log into your iReady data as there will be time to dive into the data and start planning data-driven next steps. *Each session will be catered to the time of the year the test is taken
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/5

5. Asynchronous and ongoing- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) (for July-June 25/26)

Program: DASA 6-Hour Certification

Audience: anyone seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 7/1/2025

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
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/2

6. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

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

Dates: 7/8/2025

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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.
  • Enrolled: 23/30
  • Wait: 0/5

7. Model Schools: Engaging Students With Vector Drawing

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Primary and secondary teachers of all disciplines

Dates: 7/10/2025

Participants will examine how to use vector drawing in Google Drawings to create images that can be used for educational purposes. Vector drawing is the use of geometric images, such as lines and polygons, rather than pixels, to create an illustration that can be scaled to any size and used for many different purposes. Vector drawings allow teachers and students to create art that reflects their own artistic sensibilities, while also avoiding barriers relating to intellectual property and copyright. Vector drawing can be used to illustrate mathematical concepts, scientific principles, linguistic concepts, and historical scenes and events, all found in curriculum across grade levels. The session will discuss these benefits and walk participants through the basic method of vector drawing using Google Drawings. Participants will leave with a completed vector drawing of their own.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

8. I Wish for Change: Unleashing the Power of Kids to Make a Difference by Kyle Schwartz Book Study (Summer Session)

Program: Culture/Climate

Audience: Any school Staff

Dates: 7/15/2025 to 8/5/2025

**Please note: I will not be ordering books for the summer session. You will responsible for ordering your own books. Third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz often tells her students: "You are not here so you can make money in a decade. You are here so you can make a difference now." Young people are up for the task. In the face of school shootings, cyber bullying, and other challenges students face at school, there are students who are changing the world right now. In I Wish for Change, teacher and author Kyle Schwartz equips both teachers and parents to help children stand up for what they believe is right and make value-driven decisions. She shows how children's adaptability, vulnerability, and empathy make them excellent agents for change, as well as how to teach children about the mechanics and structures of power so they can effectively change them. We will be discussing how the topics in this book relate to us as teachers, as well as, our students.
  • Enrolled: 16/50
  • Wait: 0/5

9. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

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

Dates: 7/15/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/5

10. Model Schools: Google Sheets for Your Classroom

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Audience: All educators

Dates: 7/17/2025

Google Sheets is a comprehensive and collaborative tool for managing data, making calculations, and building spreadsheets online. It has a number of uses in the classroom, including developing rubrics for Google Classroom, simplifying classroom tasks, and building projects for students such as budgeting. This session will provide an introduction to basic and advanced features, practical classroom applications, and a make-and-take.
  • Enrolled: 15/40
  • Wait: 0/5

11. 2025 HFM BOCES Regional Leadership Retreat

Program: Leadership Training

Audience: Leaders from the HFM BOCES region

Dates: 7/22/2025

This year our retreat will be held at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. This year's retreat will focus on our Regional Goals as well as legal updates from Girvin and Ferlazzo. A specific agenda will be distributed prior to the retreat. The cost of the workshop includes a continental breakfast and buffet lunch.
  • Enrolled: 41/80
  • Wait: 0/0

12. MODEL SCHOOLS: Canva Beginner

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Audience: All educators

Dates: 7/23/2025

The session will examine some basic features of Canva and will allow time for creating presentations or other media with assistance from the presenters.
  • Enrolled: 35/40
  • Wait: 0/5

13. MODEL SCHOOLS: Canva Make and Take

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Audience: All educators

Dates: 7/23/2025

This session will be an opportunity for participants to put Canva to use! Come prepared with some ideas for your classroom or ask us to help you brainstorm. This will be a collaborative time to use your skills to create something awesome for 2025-2026 with help from Carrie and Mike!
  • Enrolled: 31/40
  • Wait: 0/5

14. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

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

Dates: 7/30/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 10/30
  • Wait: 0/5

15. NYSSLS - Collaborative Resource Building Workshops for Elementary and Middle School

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Elementary and middle school science instructors

Dates: 8/7/2025

Struggling with implementation of the new NYS Science Learning Standards curriculum and looking for resources and strategies? After a brief introduction to our HFM BOCES Science Site, we will collectively build tangible and useful resources that will be shared amongst all participants. The main focus will be constructing clusters of NYSSLS-aligned questions which can be used to prepare for the 5th and 8th Grades Science Exams. Feel free to bring resources with you, build resources together with area colleagues, share and receive resources from other teachers from our region. Collectively, we can build resources while discussing strategies.
  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/5

16. MODEL SCHOOLS: Canva Updates

Program: Integrating Technology into Curricula and Instruction

Audience: All educators

Dates: 8/11/2025

Canva releases new and improved features on a regular basis and it can be challenging to keep up so that you're using the platform it its fullest potential. Join us for this virtual session as we discuss some of the newest updates and how they can be utilized to develop engaging and attractive materials for your classroom and district.
  • Enrolled: 19/40
  • Wait: 0/5

17. Science of Reading Summer PD - 3rd Annual

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 8/13/2025

Join us for the third annual full-day Science of Reading professional development, hosted by HFM BOCES. This full-day professional development offers educators the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Science of Reading. With two strand options tailored to different grade bands, participants will explore evidence-based practices and practical strategies to support literacy instruction from early childhood through high school. Join colleagues from across the region for a day of collaboration, learning, and literacy growth!
  • Enrolled: 23/60
  • Wait: 0/5

18. NYSSLS - Collaborative Resource Building Workshops for Middle School and High School

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Middle and high school science instructors

Dates: 8/14/2025

Struggling with implementation of the new NYS Science Learning Standards curriculum and looking for resources and strategies? After a brief introduction to our HFM BOCES Science Site, we will collectively build tangible and useful resources that will be shared amongst all participants. The main focus will be constructing clusters of NYSSLS-aligned questions which can be used to prepare for the 8th Grades Science Exam and all high school science Regents Exams. Feel free to bring resources with you, build resources together with area colleagues, share and receive resources from other teachers from our region. Collectively, we can build resources while discussing strategies.
  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/5

19. New Evaluator Training-two days

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

Audience: new building administrators and outside evaluators

Dates: 8/18/2025 to 8/19/2025

This year's required evidence-based observation training including inter-rater reliability and agreement for all new evaluators is a two day in-person workshop. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric. (lunch is on your own)
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/5

20. APPR Refresher Training for Evaluators

Program: Lead Evaluator Training

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

Dates: 8/19/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/5

21. NYSSLS - Collaborative Resource Building Workshops for Elementary and Middle School

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Elementary and middle school science instructors

Dates: 8/20/2025

Struggling with implementation of the new NYS Science Learning Standards curriculum and looking for resources and strategies? After a brief introduction to our HFM BOCES Science Site, we will collectively build tangible and useful resources that will be shared amongst all participants. The main focus will be constructing clusters of NYSSLS-aligned questions which can be used to prepare for the 5th and 8th Grades Science Exams. Feel free to bring resources with you, build resources together with area colleagues, share and receive resources from other teachers from our region. Collectively, we can build resources while discussing strategies.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/5

22. MATH EXTRAVAGANZA - 3rd Annual

Program: Instructional Strategies

Dates: 8/21/2025

Get ready for a day of hands-on, high-energy math learning for the third annual Math Extravaganza, hosted by HFM BOCES! This full-day professional development offers two engaging strand options, giving participants choice and flexibility as they explore innovative strategies, deepen mathematical understanding, and gather ideas to energize instruction. Whether you're looking to spark student thinking, enhance discourse, or try something new, this day is designed to inspire and empower math educators at all levels.
  • Enrolled: 35/60
  • Wait: 0/5

23. New Mentor Training

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers intending to become mentors in their district.

Dates: 8/26/2025

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. Anyone who has completed this but would like a refresher is also welcome to attend.
  • Enrolled: 20/50
  • Wait: 0/5

24. NYSSLS - Collaborative Resource Building Workshops for Middle School and High School

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Middle and high school science instructors

Dates: 8/27/2025

Struggling with implementation of the new NYS Science Learning Standards curriculum and looking for resources and strategies? After a brief introduction to our HFM BOCES Science Site, we will collectively build tangible and useful resources that will be shared amongst all participants. The main focus will be constructing clusters of NYSSLS-aligned questions which can be used to prepare for the 8th Grades Science Exam and all high school science Regents Exams. Feel free to bring resources with you, build resources together with area colleagues, share and receive resources from other teachers from our region. Collectively, we can build resources while discussing strategies.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/5

25. I Wish for Change: Unleashing the Power of Kids to Make a Difference by Kyle Schwartz Book Study (Fall Session)

Program: Culture/Climate

Audience: Any school Staff

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 10/29/2025

**Please note: If you would like me to order a book for you, please register by July 11th. Any registrations after that date will need to purchase their own books. Third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz often tells her students: "You are not here so you can make money in a decade. You are here so you can make a difference now." Young people are up for the task. In the face of school shootings, cyber bullying, and other challenges students face at school, there are students who are changing the world right now. In I Wish for Change, teacher and author Kyle Schwartz equips both teachers and parents to help children stand up for what they believe is right and make value-driven decisions. She shows how children's adaptability, vulnerability, and empathy make them excellent agents for change, as well as how to teach children about the mechanics and structures of power so they can effectively change them. We will be discussing how the topics in this book relate to us as teachers, as well as, our students.
  • Enrolled: 10/50
  • Wait: 0/5

26. Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover Book Study

Program: Culture/Climate

Audience: Any school Staff

Dates: 9/23/2025 to 12/2/2025

**Please note: If you would like me to order you a book, please register by July 11. Any registrations after that date will need to purchase their own book. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home. We will be discussing how the topics in this book relate to us as teachers, as well as, our students.
  • Enrolled: 26/50
  • Wait: 0/5

27. NYSED Numeracy Brief Roundtables: Discussion and Planning

Program: Instructional Strategies

Audience: Building and District Leadership, Department Heads

Dates: 9/30/2025

Following the release of NYSED's Numeracy Briefs, math experts from across the region will join to support building and district leaders in facilitated conversations to explore the content of the briefs and provide structured time to plan for implementation.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0