1. Fundations Multi-Level Virtual Launch Workshop

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 7/7/2025

This one day, virtual, Fundations Multi-Level Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed for educators to effectively begin teaching the Fundations curriculum for the designated Level. Teachers should attend the workshop level that corresponds to the program level being implemented. As a result from attending this training, participants will be able to: Identify the skills taught in their designated Fundations Level, such as, but not limited to: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/Trick Words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, and punctuation. Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback. Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop). Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures. Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity. Wilson workshops are highly interactive with activities and discussions and were developed with extensive participant input. Virtual offerings are designed to maintain participation and motivation for optimal learning with strategically placed breaks and an extended lunch. Although there is only one meeting date listed, once registered, participants will be able to choose from a variety of dates offered throughout the summer. In addition to this virtual launch workshop, participants also have access to year long virtual implementation support, available from July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.

2. Fundations Multi-Level Virtual Launch Workshop: Levels 1 and 2

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 7/7/2025

Closed

This one day, virtual, Fundations Level-specific Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed for educators to effectively begin teaching the Fundations curriculum for the designated Level(s). Teachers should attend the workshop Level that corresponds to the program Level being implemented. As a result from attending this training, participants will be able to: Identify the skills taught in their designated Fundations Level, such as, but not limited to: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/Trick Words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, and punctuation. Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback. Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop). Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures. Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity. Wilson workshops are highly interactive with activities and discussions and were developed with extensive participant input. Virtual offerings are designed to maintain participation and motivation for optimal learning with strategically placed breaks and an extended lunch. Although there is only one meeting date listed, once registered, participants will be able to choose from a variety of dates offered throughout the summer. In addition to this virtual launch workshop, participants also have access to year long virtual implementation support, available from July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.

3. Fundations: Pre-K Virtual Workshop Training

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Administrators, Teachers, Related Service Providers, TAs and Staff

Dates: 7/7/2025

Closed

This one day, virtual, Fundations PRE-K specific Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed for educators to effectively begin teaching the Fundations curriculum for PRE-K. Teachers should attend the workshop Level that corresponds to the program level being implemented. As a result from attending this training, participants will be able to: Identify the skills taught in their designated Fundations Level, such as, but not limited to: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/Trick Words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, and punctuation. Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback. Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop). Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures. Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity. Wilson workshops are highly interactive with activities and discussions and were developed with extensive participant input. Virtual offerings are designed to maintain participation and motivation for optimal learning with strategically placed breaks and an extended lunch. Although there is a specified date within this description, once you are registered, you will have the flexibility to choose a virtual workshop date that works best for your schedule throughout the summer. In addition to this virtual launch workshop, participants also have access to year long virtual implementation support, available from July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026.

4. DASA Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: 8/6/2025 to 8/7/2025

Individuals must complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training workshop for educator certification in New York State. The training addresses harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention in schools. The length of the training is at least six clock hours and the cost is $100.
The goals of this workshop are to:
Understand the intent components, and operational definitions of the Dignity Act
Develop sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations
Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior
Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors
Understand diversity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases.
This workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.

5. Teach 2 Lead Professional Development Series

Program: School Development Services

Audience: New or slightly new CTE teachers

Dates: 8/20/2025 to 5/8/2026

CTE New Teacher Training-ACTEA Zone 3 is offering a new CTE teacher orientation and training. The training will cover instructional strategies for planning curriculum, lesson planning, classroom management and grading for new or slightly new CTE teachers.

6. Curriculum and Assessment Council (CAC) 25/26

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Leadership of the 31 Component Districts in the WSWHE Region

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 6/5/2026

This series of meetings is designed for Leaders of the 31 Component Districts in the WSWHE Region. The sessions will provide training and support with topics linked directly to curriculum, instruction, assessment and technology. Participants will be added to the regional listserv to ensure materials are shared.

7. New DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Current DASA Coordinators

Dates: 9/24/2025

This training is intended to provide initial training for Dignity Act Coordinators, Designees and other school team members who are in need of initial training related to the Dignity for All Student Act. This training will heighten participants' sensitivity to students who are adversely impacted by harassment, bullying and discrimination and immerse them in being agents in proactively creating safe and supportive school environments for all students. Participants will be provided with information on understanding, identifying and reporting incidents; and experiential approaches to addressing human relations concepts including, but not limited to, the eleven protected classes.

8. 2025-2026 CSE/CPSE Chairpersons' Monthly Meetings

Program: School Development Services

Audience: CSE/CPSE Chairpersons

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 5/21/2026

Monthly meeting of CSE/CPSE chairpersons from WSWHE component districts. This half day meeting provides critical updates for CSE/CPSE chairpersons from the BOCES and NYSED. Opportunities are also provided for collaboration, problem solving, regional planning and professional learning. A monthly newsletter with upcoming topics is sent to registrants prior to each meeting. This meeting is intended for chairpersons within the WSWHE BOCES supervisory region. Requests for districts outside the WSWHE region should be sent to Kelly Sheppard, Director for Exceptional Learners at ksheppard@wswheboces.org

9. School Library System Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 6/1/2026

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

10. Asynchronous Session: Lead Evaluator of Principals-Annual Refresher

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: District Administrators that are Lead Evaluators of Principals

Dates: 10/1/2025

This refresher is designed for current lead evaluators of principals who are seeking to fulfill annual training requirements for updates and annual recertification/renewal as a Lead Evaluator of Principals in accordance with their district APPR plans. Activities are aligned to the nine required training components. This Annual REFRESHER session will only provide recertification as Lead Evaluator of Principals. Attendees who have never been initially certified as a Lead Evaluator of Principals in prior school years must attend the Initial Lead Evaluator of Teachers 3 Part Series if they have never been appointed as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers previously and then attend a 1 day Initial Lead Evaluator of Principals to fulfill district APPR requirements for Lead Evaluators of Principals. Attendees who have been previously certified as Lead Evaluator of Teachers in prior roles only need to have completed the 1 day Initial for Lead Evaluators of Principals. Contact Cecilia Dansereau-Rumley with questions or to determine if this is the right session for you.

11. Lead Evaluator of Teachers-Annual Refresher- Self- Paced Course (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 District and School Administrators with Evaluation Responsiblities

Dates: 10/1/2025

This refresher course is designed for current lead evaluators of teachers who are seeking to fulfill annual training requirements for updates and annual recertification/renewal as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers in accordance with their district APPR plans. Activities are aligned to the nine required training components. This Annual REFRESHER Session will only provide recertification as Lead Evaluator of Teachers. Attendees who have never been initially certified as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers in prior school years must attend the Initial 3 Part Series to fulfill district APPR requirements for Lead Evaluators. Contact Cecilia Dansereau-Rumley with questions or to determine if this is the right session for you. This is a self- paced course from 10/01/2025-10/31/2025. Participants must complete all parts of the sessions during this window to receive credit.

12. The AI-mazing World of Canva: Designing Smarter, Not Harder

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 10/2/2025

This session is designed for educators in grades K-12 to develop skills in using Canva and its AI tools. As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to: Utilize Magic Design to quickly create professional-looking presentations and worksheets from a single prompt. Generate unique images for lessons and activities using the Text to Image tool. Create dynamic, interactive content like quizzes and calculators using Canva Code with simple text commands. Draft lesson plans, student feedback, and other text-based content with Magic Write.

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13. True North Fall 2025 Conference Day

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 10/3/2025

This year's True North Conference Day is presented as a result of the collaborative planning among the superintendents and district leaders in the Bolton, Indian Lake, Johnsburg, Long Lake, Minerva, Newcomb, North Warren, and Warrensburg Central School Districts and WSWHE BOCES professional learning leaders. Keynote speaker, Dr. Toni Faddis, certified trainer in Visible Learning and Corwin educational consultant will guide the group through an exploration of Signature Practice #3, The Phases of Learning and deepen our understanding of How Learning Works, led by Dr. John Almarode at the Fall 2024 True North Conference Day. Differentiated breakout sessions will follow and are designed to enhance educators' understanding and application of effective teaching practices in various learning environments. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all. Unless otherwise noted, conference sessions will be held at Warrensburg High School located at 103 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY. Register early, space is limited for some breakout sessions. REGISTRATION DEADLINE, September 25th.

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14. True North Fall 2025 PE/Health Conference Day

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 10/3/2025

This year's True North Conference Day is presented as a result of the collaborative planning among the superintendents and district leaders in the Bolton, Indian Lake, Johnsburg, Long Lake, Minerva, Newcomb, North Warren, and Warrensburg Central School Districts and WSWHE BOCES professional learning leaders. Differentiated breakout sessions will follow the Keynote speaker, Darren Morton, The Lift Project, and are designed to enhance educators' understanding and application of effective teaching practices in various learning environments. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all. Unless otherwise noted, conference sessions will be held at Warrensburg Elementary School. Register early; space is limited for some breakout sessions. REGISTRATION DEADLINE, September 25th. This is part of the True North Conference for the districts listed above. Others are welcome to attend. Please note that a registration cost for all other participants will be $625 per person. A light breakfast and Lunch will be included for all participants who attend. *Times are all currently tentative. Times are subject to change based on the presenter's requests.

15. Wellness, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (W.I.D.E.) Regional Network

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: District and School Leaders designated to represent their district. Prior approval by your district's superintendent is required.

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 6/4/2026

This group is for school leaders in the WSWHE BOCES Region identified as the point of contact for DEI work within the district. This group will meet to help build understandings, resources & tools for a regional approach to DEI that focuses on: Welcoming & Affirming Environments, Inclusive Curriculum & Assessment, High Expectations & Rigorous Instruction, and Ongoing Professional Learning. Regional Network meetings will focus on priorities established by the Network in Spring 2024 which include: 1) Professional Learning through book study: 2) Working Groups for the development of tools, resources, and professional learning activities to be used by network members to support local and regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion implementation: Prioritized focus areas for 2025 - 2026 include: Data & Equity Reporting; Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment; Recruitment, Hiring & Retention Practices; Elevating Student Voices 3) Sharing of promising practices & supporting the extension of learning to others in the region.

16. Thinkering Collective Fellowship

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 10/15/2025

Starting Today

The Thinkering Collective was created by a group of education changemakers with a shared mission to redefine success in learning by focusing on creativity, curiosity, and meaningful community impact. Through our fellowship, educators gain tools and strategies to create personalized, inquiry-based experiences that spark student potential and drive real-world change. Together, we're shaping the future of education. As a Fellow you will: 1. Engage in exclusive, hands-on programming led by top industry experts associated with the Collective. 2. Access a suite of all Thinkering products and partner services to transform classrooms and impact communities. 3. Be a part of a global network of industry leaders and organizations, collaborating, learning and leveraging collective expertise. Join this fellowship to learn about inquiry-based education that fosters meaningful community impact.

17. Frontline IEP Direct Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 10/16/2025

NewStarting Soon

This training is for CSE chairpersons and their support staff to understand the functions and logistics of IEP Direct within Frontline. Training will focus on learning the software to create, draft, edit and finalize IEPs, as well as create listings or exports critical to the functioning of a CSE office.

18. Communication Coordinator Meeting - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES Region

Dates: 10/20/2025

Starting Soon

This in-person, full day session is designed for PreK-12 school librarians in the WSWHE BOCES region in order to continue to strengthen the school library programs in the region. Participants will be able to use the knowledge gained during the session to prioritize district goals within their annual library goals in order to complete the member plan as required by NYSED. Participants will receive updates from the SLS, work with the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate, and learn about the updates to the interlibrary loan process.

ALL School librarians are encouraged to attend.

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting.

19. ACT College and Career Readiness Workshop

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teachers, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 10/21/2025

Starting Soon

This workshop will be free to attend, and we will be inviting local area high school teacher and counselors to better learn about how they can prepare their students for college and/or career.

20. LETRS Units 1-4 Cohort 3 (25-27)

Program: School Development Services

Audience: 25/26 Cohort 2 Part 1

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 3/25/2026

Starting Soon

The LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is professional learning that provides educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats, Dr. Carol Tolman, and Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, it is a flexible literacy professional learning solution for educators and administrators. LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language. This is a two year cohort model. The 2025-2026 SY includes units 1-4 and the 2026-2027 SY includes units 5-8.

21. LETRS Units 5-8 Cohort 2- (24-26)

Program: School Development Services

Audience: 24/25 Cohort part 2 Continued to 25/26

Dates: 10/22/2025 to 5/27/2026

Closed

The LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is professional learning that provides educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats, Dr. Carol Tolman, and Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, it is a flexible literacy professional learning solution for educators and administrators. LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language.

22. TLC Library Automation User Group

Program: School Library Services

Audience: WSWHE BOCES districts participating in the library automation coser

Dates: 10/22/2025

The TLC User Group is a collaborative, virtual forum for users of the TLC (The Library Corporation) system. This group provides a platform for members to deepen their understanding of the system, share best practices, and contribute to its ongoing improvement. Meetings are held every other month for WSWHE BOCES Library Automation members to assist with ongoing learning about new features, troubleshoot challenges, and discuss potential enhancements. The goal of the group is to empower users to leverage the TLC system more efficiently and to foster a community of knowledgeable and engaged users.

23. Investigations in Physical Science: Chemistry and Physical Science: Physics: Explore, Learn & Experience (AM Session)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Physical Science: Chemistry and Physical Science: Physics teachers and Curriculum leaders

Dates: 10/24/2025

This in-person session is designed for Physical Science: Chemistry and Physical Science: Physics teachers and curriculum leaders. As a result of attending, participants will be provided a quick overview and structure for implementing the New York State High School Science Investigations. Participants will also look at the outline of the investigations and be given opportunities for hands-on experiences with the investigations while collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

24. Investigations in Physical Science: Chemistry and Physical Science: Physics: Explore, Learn & Experience (PM Session)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Physical Science: Chemistry and Physical Science: Physics teachers and Curriculum leaders

Dates: 10/24/2025

This in-person session is designed for Physical Science: Chemistry and Physical Science: Physics teachers and curriculum leaders. As a result of attending, participants will be provided a quick overview and structure for implementing the New York State High School Science Investigations. Participants will also look at the outline of the investigations and be given opportunities for hands-on experiences with the investigations while collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

25. Numeracy Brief Round Tables

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School Leaders and Numeracy teams

Dates: 10/27/2025

Following the release of NYSED's Numeracy Briefs, regional math experts from across the region will join together to support building and district leaders in facilitated conversations to more deeply explore the content of the briefs, and provide structured time to plan for implementation.

26. Pathways to Leadership 2025 - 2026: Kick Off Session

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Teachers and PPS or Related Service Professionals (Guidance Counselors, CSE Chairs, Speech Therapists, School Psychologists, etc.)

Dates: 10/27/2025

The Pathways to Leadership Collaboration exists to address a number of issues in educational leadership. Primarily, we are attempting to address both the shortage and quality of candidates for formal leadership roles. We exist to honor both the importance of quality leadership and its effect on student success. We believe we can play a role in the many stages of a leader's journey - raising up our leaders within and from the teaching ranks, encouraging the entry to leadership, honoring the complexity of leadership in education, operating with an eye to future advancement and succession planning, and finally, creating a forum where current leaders can pay it forward to the next generation. This registration is for the Kick-Off Session and will secure your place in the cohort. Additional registration instructions will be provided as soon as dates have been finalized for the 4 learning sessions (between Nov 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026) and closing ceremony (April 28, 2026). Participants must be available to participate in all learning components in order to receive credit for the cohort learning series. Learning Session Topics will include: What is the Work of Leadership? What Does the Work Look Like, Today & Tomorrow? Who Does the Work with Me? What are the Structures, Supports, and Resources for Getting the Work Done? Participants will receive a $500 stipend to participate. Participants must have District Administrator permission to participate. Final confirmation of registration will be sent to registrants once district approval is received.

27. STEM Cohort

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 10/29/2025

This hybrid session is for K-12 teachers, coaches, and coordinators who want to explore innovative STEM lessons and teaching methods, collaborate with other educators, and discover the latest STEM tools and resources. Anyone with an interest in STEM is welcome to attend and will leave with ready-to-implement lessons and ideas.

28. Class Link Lunch and Learn

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 10/29/2025

Come and learn with Class Link about all that they have to offer. ClassLink offers the following all-inclusive services with unlimited support: One Place for Everything: All resources gathered on a personalized, differentiated dashboard, uniform across all device types and accessible from any location with built in notification system. Includes native mobile app, notification system, user impersonation, self-service password reset, MFA and a teacher console to track students' usage, communicate, reset passwords, etc.. SSO: Instant and secure single sign-on access to unlimited apps, with authenticated connections to anything MFA: MFA options include image selection, SMS, 6-digit PIN, hardware fob, mobile authentication apps, etc. MFA can be enabled and uniquely configured by user profile Provisioning: user account provisioning platform designed to streamline and automate the synchronization between SIS and AD, Google, and Entra ID directories. MyFiles: Network file access (w/out VPN) and cloud file storage locations concentrated into one view, universal search, open, edit, share. Analytics: Real-time usage data on all resources incl. total time spent in apps, ROI and goals. See for the entire history of your partnership with ClassLink. No whitelist or paid for limits Rostering: Create template for all digital resources in a secure and flexible fashion, managed in your own server. Security Center : provides a central place to find, track, and catalog security events and suspicious activity, making it easier to take action and protect your data. Parent Portal - SSO portal for parents to access their district resources. Updates include student schedules, classroom apps, and usage analytics. Helps meet some state legislations. Public Portal - Provide an up-to-date list of all your institution's approved apps and resources with data sharing agreements, and privacy policies included.

29. Educational Technology Cohort

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 10/29/2025

This hybrid session is for K-12 teachers, coaches, coordinators, and district leaders who want to explore innovative educational technology tools and teaching methods, collaborate with other educators, and discover the latest ed-tech resources. Anyone with an interest in educational technology is welcome to attend and will leave with ready-to-implement ideas and strategies.

30. Real-World Ready: Integrating New York's Vision for Graduates into Social Studies

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Social Studies educators

Dates: 10/30/2025

New York State is committed to preparing students who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, and engaged citizens through the adoption of the Portrait of a Graduate. For social studies teachers, this vision is a powerful lens for connecting historical content to the real-world skills students need to thrive.

In this in-person professional learning session, we'll explore the core attributes of the New York State Portrait of a Graduate and see how they are already embedded in the social studies curriculum. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, we will bridge the gap between abstract concepts and practical classroom application.

At the end of this session, teachers will be able to: Identify and articulate the direct connections between the NYS Social Studies Learning Standards and the Portrait of a Graduate. Create a plan for integrating these attributes into their daily teaching, using historical inquiry and civic engagement as key drivers for student growth.

31. High Leverage Instructional Practices: Social-Emotional Learning

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 10/30/2025

This one hour, asynchronous workshop is designed to support K-12 administrators and educators with the high leverage instructional practice of social-emotional learning. SEL strategies help to cultivate positive school cultures within classrooms and throughout the entire school community. As a result from participating in this session, you will learn how to create equitable environments and academic excellence for all students, understand what transformative SEL is, how to view SEL through a cultural lens and how teachers can help students develop their Identity, Agency & Sense of Belonging as part of transformative SEL experiences. For all participants who register by October 30th, a link will be emailed to you for this virtual, asynchronous learning session.

32. Pathways to Leadership 2025-2026: Cohort Learning Series

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Teachers and Related Service Professionals (Guidance Counselors, CSE Chairs etc.)

Dates: 11/1/2025 to 4/28/2026

The Pathways to Leadership Collaboration exists to address a number of issues in educational leadership. Primarily, we are attempting to address both the shortage and quality of candidates for formal leadership roles. We exist to honor both the importance of quality leadership and its effect on student success. We believe we can play a role in the many stages of a leader's journey - raising up our leaders within and from the teaching ranks, encouraging the entry to leadership, honoring the complexity of leadership in education, operating with an eye to future advancement and succession planning, and finally, creating a forum where current leaders can pay it forward to the next generation. Concurrent Registration is required w/ the Pathways to Leadership 2025-2026 Kick Off Session. Session Topics will include: What is the Work of Leadership? What Does the Work Look Like, Today & Tomorrow? Who Does the Work with Me? What are the Structures, Supports, and Resources for Getting the Work Done? Participants will receive a $500 stipend to participate. Participants must have District Administrator permission to participate. Final confirmation of registration will be sent to registrants once district approval is received.

33. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: 11/3/2025

This online course will teach participants to report any suspected child abuse or maltreatment. In New York State, specific professionals are "mandated" by law to report cases of suspected child abuse and maltreatment. Participants will fulfill requirements mandated in the New York State Education Department Education Law Title VIII Article 130 Sub article 2 §6507 Administration by the Education Department Paragraph 3(a). This training is approved by NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

34. MTSS Regional Cohort Meeting: Cultivating a Data-Driven Culture

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Administrators, Teachers, Related Service Providers, TAs and Staff

Dates: 11/5/2025

This half day, in-person session serves as a follow-up to Creating a Sustainable MTSS Framework workshop. Designed to continue the collaborative work, this session brings educators together to create tangible action steps to cultivate a data-driven culture within their school building or district. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to analyze and utilize academic, behavior and SEL data sets, informing decision making and strengthening support systems. As a result, participants will develop practical strategies to enhance data use for continuous improvement, ensuring targeted interventions and equitable outcomes for students. Please bring your current data sets to fully participate in this interactive session.

35. School Violence Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 11/5/2025

Project S.A.V.E. is a two-hour course that is required for certification of professionals who work in the schools in New York State. It was developed as a response to the ever-increasing violence in our schools. This workshop will provide school personnel with awareness of violence prevention and intervention skills and techniques that they can use.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

36. The Early Learning Regional Group For WSWHE Pre-K Educators

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Pre-K Educators within the WSWHE Component Districts

Dates: 11/10/2025

In this in-person session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Group to develop and enrich curriculums, enhance resources and collectively build a Repository for our region while continuing to ensure lessons are aligned to NYS Learning Standards.

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37. ELD EdCamp

Program: WSWHE BOCES Exceptional Learners (ELD)

Dates: 11/10/2025

New

ELD EdCamp is opportunity for ELD instructors and related service providers to gather and engage in dialogue around different topics related to teaching and learning in the ELD programs. Participants will participate in 3 20-minute conversations with colleagues. There will be a facilitator in each room to pose questions about the topic to the group. Participants are able to share their experiences, resources, discover collaboration opportunities, and learn from their colleagues. Breakout sessions serve as a springboard for further learning and collaboration opportunities.

38. Strategic Prioritization: Using the SLS Member Plan to Lead in the School Library - FALL

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 11/10/2025 to 3/23/2026

This virtual series of sessions is designed for PreK-12 School Librarians in order to strengthen school library programs across the WSWHE BOCES region. Participants will be able to successfully complete the NYSED required SLS Member Plan, prioritize goals based on data from the NYSED approved SLP Rubric, and facilitate conversations with administrators about library program goals, in order to submit their member plan to SLS. This series is designed to assist school librarians with aligning their programs with the district and building goals and creating the best possible program for their students.

39. DASA Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: 11/12/2025 to 11/13/2025

Individuals must complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training workshop for educator certification in New York State. The training addresses harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention in schools. The length of the training is at least six clock hours and the cost is $100.
The goals of this workshop are to:
Understand the intent components, and operational definitions of the Dignity Act
Develop sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations
Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior
Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors
Understand diversity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases.
This workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.

40. Regional Health PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Health Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 11/14/2025

New

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Health PLC to develop and enrich curriculums, enhance resources and collectively build a Repository for our region while continuing to ensure lessons are aligned to NYS Learning Standards. Collectively the participants will build a bank of regional resources and assessments that will be shared to meet the needs of students throughout the region.

41. Safety-Care Initial Crisis Prevention Train the Trainer Session

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 11/19/2025

Closed

This three day, in-person, Safety Care Initial Crisis Prevention Train the Trainer Session is designed for K-12 educators and provides evidence-based training to equip faculty with skills and creativity to increase their effectiveness in responding to challenging behaviors. As a result from attending this session, participants will be a certified Trainer and be equipped to teach Safety-Care® to their staff using the proven tools and techniques. By implementing Safety-Care practices consistently, it is likely to result in a more positive reinforcement-based approach, the development of new skills, and fewer restraints.

42. Regional SEL Cohort Meeting

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 11/17/2025

New

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Social Emotional Learning Group to develop and enrich curriculums, embed SEL in daily activities, and collaborate. As a group, we will discuss and begin to build a shared resource bank, and enhance resources aligned to the NY SEL Benchmarks. This group will meet 4 times throughout the school year to continue to build capacity in SEL.

43. New York State Alternate Assessment Training 2025-2026 - NEW TEACHERS ONLY

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Test Administrators

Dates: 11/19/2025

New Test administrators must successfully complete the four modules of the training with a passing score on each module's post-test before creating student accounts before testing begins. Modules must be completed in order. Participants should bring laptops or tablets in order to access the training site and to complete each test module at the end of the training day.

Prior to Training KITE Student Portal must be installed on the device brought to training to ensure you will be able to complete the training. Activate your Kite account to ensure accessibility at training day. The email address from which the message is sent from kite-support@ku.edu The subject line of the email is: "Activate your Account for KITE Assessment Administration" These emails may be going to SPAM or junk folders or may be blocked by district email filters. **If you do not receive this email from KITE, please contact your District Data/Test Coordinator.

44. Empowering Students with AI in Social Studies

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Social Studies educators

Dates: 11/20/2025

The rapid adoption of AI tools presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges for social studies educators. This one-hour virtual session is designed to move beyond the fear of cheating and empower you to use AI as a powerful tool for teaching historical thinking, civic engagement, and media literacy. We will focus on two key areas: first, understanding and navigating the ethical dilemmas of AI in the classroom, and second, incorporating AI into lessons in ways that build students' critical thinking and digital citizenship skills. What You Will Be Able to Do After This Session: Create lesson plans that leverage AI for research and brainstorming while requiring authentic student work, such as primary source analysis, historical arguments, and persuasive essays. Equip your students with the skills to identify and analyze AI bias, fact-check AI-generated information, and understand the ethical implications of data and algorithms in historical contexts. Confidently lead classroom conversations with students about the responsible use of AI, academic integrity, and the societal impact of this technology.

45. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 11/20/2025

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

46. Strengthening Our Core: School Library Values in Practice

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 12/10/2025

This in-person, full day workshop addresses the ALA Core Values for Libraries. School librarians across the state will learn about the ALA Core Values in action in school libraries. Keynote speaker K.C. Boyd will kick off the day, and school librarians from across the state will present on how their work is rooted in the core values of Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom & Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability. Participants will listen, discuss, and share best practices on programs, projects, and assignments based on the five ALA Core Values.

47. New York State Alternate Assessment Training 2025-2026 - RETURNING TEACHERS ONLY

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Test Administartors

Dates: 12/10/2025

Returning Test Administrators may complete the facilitated training on their own at their site. Training is required for all educators who are RETURNING to administer Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment in 2024-2025. The training at BOCES is a group facilitated training. Participants should bring laptops or tablets loaded with the Kite Student Portal in order to access the training site and to complete each section of the checklist. Please note Kite Client from previous years MUST be removed prior to installing Kite Student Portal. Please also bring earbuds or headphones for this training.

48. New York State Alternate Assessment Training 2025-2026 - RETURNING TEACHERS ONLY

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Test Administartors

Dates: 12/10/2025

Returning Test Administrators may complete the facilitated training on their own at their site. Training is required for all educators who are RETURNING to administer Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment in 2024-2025. The training at BOCES is a group facilitated training. Participants should bring laptops or tablets loaded with the Kite Student Portal in order to access the training site and to complete each section of the checklist. Please note Kite Client from previous years MUST be removed prior to installing Kite Student Portal. Please also bring earbuds or headphones for this training.

49. Plot Twists and Algorithms

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 12/11/2025

**No MATH needed!*** Learn how picture books teach media literacy, digital fluency, and CS concepts. This session offers strategies and activities that blend storytelling with algorithmic thinking to boost communication, collaboration, and critical thinking across subjects.

50. TLC Library Automation User Group

Program: School Library Services

Audience: WSWHE BOCES districts participating in the library automation coser

Dates: 12/11/2025

The TLC User Group is a collaborative, virtual forum for users of the TLC (The Library Corporation) system. This group provides a platform for members to deepen their understanding of the system, share best practices, and contribute to its ongoing improvement. Meetings are held every other month for WSWHE BOCES Library Automation members to assist with ongoing learning about new features, troubleshoot challenges, and discuss potential enhancements. The goal of the group is to empower users to leverage the TLC system more efficiently and to foster a community of knowledgeable and engaged users.

51. CPR/AED Training & Desha's Law Refresher

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Safety and Health Designees, Administrators, Cafeteria Staff, Custodians, Building and Grounds Personnel, Transportation Staff, Nurses.

Dates: 12/15/2025

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This course presents National Safety Council certified CPR-AED Training. Participants will learn: To take action in a medical emergency To Assess the victim To provide basic life support, including airway management, breathing and circulation To use an AED Desha's Law (Cardiac Emergency Response Plan) Desha's Law was enacted to ensure schools are prepared to respond promptly, efficiently, and effectively to sudden cardiac arrest or other life-threatening emergencies. The law requires that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are clearly marked, easily accessible, properly maintained, and that each school's safety plan includes a detailed cardiac emergency response plan. This plan must establish clear procedures and designate trained personnel to respond to such emergencies on school grounds or at school-sponsored events. To comply with these requirements, each district should develop an AED Program that outlines emergency procedures aimed at improving survival outcomes through early recognition and rapid response to cardiac emergencies. Once established, the AED Program should be incorporated into both the District-Wide School Safety Plan and the Building-Level Emergency Response Plan.$80 per person Needham Risk Management recommends that all employers have an employee trained in these areas.

52. *New York State Alternate Assessment Training 2025-2026 - NEW TEACHERS ONLY

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Test Administrators

Dates: 12/17/2025

New Test administrators must successfully complete the four modules of the training with a passing score on each module's post-test before creating student accounts before testing begins. Modules must be completed in order. Participants should bring laptops or tablets in order to access the training site and to complete each test module at the end of the training day.

Prior to Training KITE Student Portal must be installed on the device brought to training to ensure you will be able to complete the training. Activate your Kite account to ensure accessibility at training day. The email address from which the message is sent from kite-support@ku.edu The subject line of the email is: "Activate your Account for KITE Assessment Administration" These emails may be going to SPAM or junk folders or may be blocked by district email filters. **If you do not receive this email from KITE, please contact your District Data/Test Coordinator.

53. Kami Unlocked: The All-in-One Digital Workflow

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 12/18/2025

New

What if one tool could replace your printer, scanner, PDF editor, and most of your grading headaches? What if one tool could foster powerful student creativity and collaboration, and provide instant accessibility and feedback features? Join this workshop to answer all of these questions! We are not just using Kami. We are unlocking its powerful suite of tools to create an efficient, all-in-one solution for all that you do in the classroom. Get ready to transform your lessons, simplify your grading, and give your students richer, more interactive feedback without leaving Kami!

54. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 12/18/2025

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

55. Introduction to Sooth.fyi

Program: School Library Services

Audience: K-12 Educators in the WSWHE BOCES Region

Dates: 12/19/2025

This asynchronous session is designed for K-12 educators in order to introduce and develop new skills on the use of the SLS provided resource Sooth.fyi. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to personalize their Sooth.fyi experience, search effectively, and create a collection of research, citations, and lesson plans for use with their students.

Important Note: Access to course materials will close on the designated end date. All required activities must be completed prior to the course end date in order to receive attendance and completion credit.

Participants should email Kerrie Burch (kburch@wswheboces.org) once registered to receive course materials.

56. SLS Communication Coordinator Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES Region

Dates: 1/13/2026

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

57. STEM Cohort

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 1/22/2026

This hybrid session is for K-12 teachers, coaches, and coordinators who want to explore innovative STEM lessons and teaching methods, collaborate with other educators, and discover the latest STEM tools and resources. Anyone with an interest in STEM is welcome to attend and will leave with ready-to-implement lessons and ideas.

58. Educational Technology Cohort

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 1/22/2026

This hybrid session is for K-12 teachers, coaches, coordinators, and district leaders who want to explore innovative educational technology tools and teaching methods, collaborate with other educators, and discover the latest ed-tech resources. Anyone with an interest in educational technology is welcome to attend and will leave with ready-to-implement ideas and strategies.

59. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 1/22/2026

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

60. AI with Intention Book Study

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 2/10/2026 to 3/3/2026

This virtual series is designed for school librarians in grades K-12. This book study will focus on the guiding principles and steps in the book in order to use AI with intention. As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to understand and incorporate AI in ways that are intentional and effective. They will be able to understand the leadership side of decision making with regard to AI tools as well.

Books will be provided to school librarians.

Registration will close January 16 so books can be sent to participants.

61. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 2/26/2026

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

62. TLC Library Automation User Group

Program: School Library Services

Audience: WSWHE BOCES districts participating in the library automation coser

Dates: 2/26/2026

The TLC User Group is a collaborative, virtual forum for users of the TLC (The Library Corporation) system. This group provides a platform for members to deepen their understanding of the system, share best practices, and contribute to its ongoing improvement. Meetings are held every other month for WSWHE BOCES Library Automation members to assist with ongoing learning about new features, troubleshoot challenges, and discuss potential enhancements. The goal of the group is to empower users to leverage the TLC system more efficiently and to foster a community of knowledgeable and engaged users.

63. Strategic Prioritization: Using the SLS Member Plan to Lead in the School Library - SPRING

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 3/4/2026 to 6/3/2026

This virtual series of sessions is designed for PreK-12 School Librarians in order to strengthen school library programs across the WSWHE BOCES region. Participants will be able to successfully complete the NYSED required SLS Member Plan, prioritize goals based on data from the NYSED approved SLP Rubric, and facilitate conversations with administrators about library program goals, in order to submit their member plan to SLS. This series is designed to assist school librarians with aligning their programs with the district and building goals and creating the best possible program for their students.

64. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 3/26/2026

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

65. STEM Cohort

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 4/2/2026

This hybrid session is for K-12 teachers, coaches, and coordinators who want to explore innovative STEM lessons and teaching methods, collaborate with other educators, and discover the latest STEM tools and resources. Anyone with an interest in STEM is welcome to attend and will leave with ready-to-implement lessons and ideas.

66. Educational Technology Cohort

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 4/2/2026

This hybrid session is for K-12 teachers, coaches, coordinators, and district leaders who want to explore innovative educational technology tools and teaching methods, collaborate with other educators, and discover the latest ed-tech resources. Anyone with an interest in educational technology is welcome to attend and will leave with ready-to-implement ideas and strategies.

67. School Violence Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 4/7/2026

Project S.A.V.E. is a two-hour course that is required for certification of professionals who work in the schools in New York State. It was developed as a response to the ever-increasing violence in our schools. This workshop will provide school personnel with awareness of violence prevention and intervention skills and techniques that they can use.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

68. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: 4/13/2026

This online course will teach participants to report any suspected child abuse or maltreatment. In New York State, specific professionals are "mandated" by law to report cases of suspected child abuse and maltreatment. Participants will fulfill requirements mandated in the New York State Education Department Education Law Title VIII Article 130 Sub article 2 §6507 Administration by the Education Department Paragraph 3(a). This training is approved by NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

69. TLC Library Automation User Group

Program: School Library Services

Audience: WSWHE BOCES districts participating in the library automation coser

Dates: 4/14/2026

The TLC User Group is a collaborative, virtual forum for users of the TLC (The Library Corporation) system. This group provides a platform for members to deepen their understanding of the system, share best practices, and contribute to its ongoing improvement. Meetings are held every other month for WSWHE BOCES Library Automation members to assist with ongoing learning about new features, troubleshoot challenges, and discuss potential enhancements. The goal of the group is to empower users to leverage the TLC system more efficiently and to foster a community of knowledgeable and engaged users.

70. DASA Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: 4/20/2026 to 4/21/2026

Individuals must complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training workshop for educator certification in New York State. The training addresses harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention in schools. The length of the training is at least six clock hours and the cost is $100.
The goals of this workshop are to:
Understand the intent components, and operational definitions of the Dignity Act
Develop sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations
Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior
Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors
Understand diversity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases.
This workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.

71. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 4/23/2026

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

72. TCIS Refresher

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 5/18/2026 to 5/19/2026

This two day, in-person session serves as a refresher course to the full, five day, TCIS initial curriculum training. As a result of attending this training, participants will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the TCIS curriculum. Participants will have the chance to participate, practice, and receive feedback in conducting activities to gain immediate training experience. Training techniques such as role plays, small group discussions, reflective exercises, conducting practice sessions, and using audiovisual aids will be demonstrated. The curriculum is evidence-informed and trauma-sensitive. Participants will receive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCIS training program for their school district. Updates are for the certified TCI trainers and the refreshers are used in direct training for the staff. Therefore, certified TCI trainers needing to renew their certification will need to sign up for a TCI update. TCIS trainers are required to attend and successfully complete a TCIS update every two years in North America, Bermuda, and Australia, and every year in OCFS agencies in New York State and in the United Kingdom and Ireland to maintain their certification status.

73. SLS Communication Coordinator Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES Region

Dates: 5/19/2026

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

74. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 5/21/2026

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

75. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: 6/1/2026

This online course will teach participants to report any suspected child abuse or maltreatment. In New York State, specific professionals are "mandated" by law to report cases of suspected child abuse and maltreatment. Participants will fulfill requirements mandated in the New York State Education Department Education Law Title VIII Article 130 Sub article 2 §6507 Administration by the Education Department Paragraph 3(a). This training is approved by NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

76. School Violence Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 6/2/2026

Project S.A.V.E. is a two-hour course that is required for certification of professionals who work in the schools in New York State. It was developed as a response to the ever-increasing violence in our schools. This workshop will provide school personnel with awareness of violence prevention and intervention skills and techniques that they can use.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

77. DASA Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 6/9/2026

Individuals must complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training workshop for educator certification in New York State. The training addresses harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention in schools. The length of the training is at least six clock hours and the cost is $100.
The goals of this workshop are to:
Understand the intent components, and operational definitions of the Dignity Act
Develop sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations
Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior
Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors
Understand diversity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases.
This workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.

78. TLC Library Automation User Group

Program: School Library Services

Audience: WSWHE BOCES districts participating in the library automation coser

Dates: 6/9/2026

The TLC User Group is a collaborative, virtual forum for users of the TLC (The Library Corporation) system. This group provides a platform for members to deepen their understanding of the system, share best practices, and contribute to its ongoing improvement. Meetings are held every other month for WSWHE BOCES Library Automation members to assist with ongoing learning about new features, troubleshoot challenges, and discuss potential enhancements. The goal of the group is to empower users to leverage the TLC system more efficiently and to foster a community of knowledgeable and engaged users.

79. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 6/25/2026

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

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