Frontline Education

1. Book Study: Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives it Changed

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/9/2024

The Digital Citizenship Institute (DCI) is hosting an Accountable Summer Book Study, and we'd love for you to join us. How often have we heard similar stories in schools worldwide where a group DM or public posts online have negatively impacted an entire community? "Not funny. When a high schooler started a private Instagram that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as "edgy” humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew." The Digital Citizenship Institute (DCI) is hosting an Accountable Summer Book Study, and we'd love for you to join us. Themes: Antiracism & Equity Empathy Digital Wellness & Mental Health Social Justice Time Commitment We will meet LIVE for (1) hour a week for (6) weeks as we work asynchronously in Flip during the entire book study. The LIVE sessions will be recorded, and other experts will join us as we dive deeper into our themes. Dates we'll meet LIVE: 7/8 7/15 7/22 7/29 8/5 8/12 8/19 8/26 Overall Goals This six-week summer book study will allow K-12 educators to read Accountable and explore its themes as we collectively co-create resources for elementary, middle, and high school students. What we co-create will be showcased during #DigCitWeek in October and again at FETC in January during our DCI pre-conference session on Tuesday, 1/14, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. At FETC, we'll also invite conference attendees to experience summer learning and join us as we host it again in February 2025. Our ultimate goal is to showcase two cohorts during our DCI Global Student Showcase in April. Educational Learning Credits WSWHE BOCES for NY only: Read Accountable = 5 hours (6) LIVE sessions (1 hour pre-recorded or LIVE session + 1 hour each to engage in Flip discussions) = 12 hours Create resources = 5 hours Total = 22 hours

2. ACA Success Coaches

Program: School Development Services

Audience: ACA Participating Teachers

Dates: 7/16/2024 to 7/17/2024

Professional Learning opportunity to develop plans for implementing courses in the Fall 2024 through the ACA grant

3. DASA Coordinator Refresher

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Current DASA Coordinators

Dates: 7/25/2024

New

This training is intended to refresh knowledge for Dignity Act Coordinators, Designees and other school team members who are in need of 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.

4. ACA Bootcamp

Program: School Development Services

Audience: ACA Participating Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 7/31/2024

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Professional Learning opportunity to develop plans for implementing courses in the Fall 2024 through the ACA grant

5. Continuous Improvement:
Not Just About Accountability

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teams of Educators

Dates: 7/31/2024 to 8/1/2024

Starting Soon

This event is a collaborative event between WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III and HFM BOCES to Sessions to support NYS School Districts in building a system of continuous school improvement. Focus for the session will be on understanding the cycles of continuous improvement and how it fits into decision making in districts and schools (eg. MTSSi, curriculum selection, course catalogs, etc.) Materials recently released to the field will be shared and utilized in this session.

6. 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: 8/1/2024

Starting Soon

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 08/01/2024-08/31/2024. Participants must complete all parts of the sessions during this window to receive credit.

7. Overview of High School Science Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders

Dates: 8/1/2024

Starting Soon

This session is intended for Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders. The session will provide an overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School, Science Investigations. In this half-day session, we will look at the outline and the components of the released investigations. Attendees will be able to review their specific investigations and collaborate with colleagues in preparation for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

8. Book Study - Learning Evolution: The New Era of AI in the Classroom

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 8/12/2024

You will purchase the book on your own and join us for 2 synchronous sessions about the book. Then, if you are free you can join us at the AdironTeq conference to see the author's keynote. As artificial intelligence transforms how we live, work, and learn, this book guides educators on navigating the AI revolution thoughtfully and ethically. It explores how generative AI tools are disrupting classrooms while also unlocking new opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. This book study will explore the best uses, the tools and the strategies for aligning AI to our instructional goals. Register for the Summit: https://www.nyscate.org/NYSCATE/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=ADIR23

9. DASA Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 8/6/2024

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.

10. Creating a Class Podcast to Scaffold Literary Analysis and Essay Writing in Grades 3-8

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 8/6/2024

When teachers harness students' interests and identities as consumers of technology and multi-modal texts, they elevate student engagement with digital literacy and computational thinking skills and success with traditional school curricula. In this interactive workshop, Krista will share her step-by-step guide to podcasting with students and demonstrate how teaching skills through podcasting reduces the time it takes students to write essays by half! You will come away with resources and plans to bring podcasting to your classroom this fall!

11. Lead Evaluator of Teachers Annual Refresher

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 8/6/2024

This refresher course is designed for current lead evaluators of teachers who are seeking to fulfill 2024-25 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 a 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.

12. SLSA Director Orientation

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Library System Directors

Dates: 8/6/2024

New

This orientation is for new and veteran SLS Directors. Topics covered include NYSED regulations, budgeting, professional development, purchasing, planning, staffing, and more.

13. Lead Evaluator of Teachers Annual Refresher

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 8/6/2024

This refresher course is designed for current lead evaluators of teachers who are seeking to fulfill 2024-25 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 a 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.

14. Short Films That Teach Reading Comprehension and Written Response to Students in Grades 3-12

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 8/8/2024

Teaching reading comprehension through multimodal texts engages ALL learners regardless of their reading ability. In this workshop, Krista demonstrates how starting with films and digital texts scaffolds students' comprehension skills in accordance with the Science of Reading, and supports students' digital literacy and fluency skills. and ensures success with more traditional, written texts. Come away with ready to use resources, mentor texts, and access to Krista's short film and visual text library

15. MagicSchool AI

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 8/8/2024

Whether you are looking to save time, differentiate instruction, make content more engaging, or just connect your students with AI, MagicSchool AI has something for you. This session will focus on teacher and student-facing AI tools within the MagicSchool AI program. We will also explore ways to import and export content so that it can be readily used within your classroom.

16. Buildings & Grounds Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Buildings & Grounds Staff

Dates: 8/9/2024

This training is designed to provide Buildings & Grounds staff with some of the required training for their positions during the school year. Training Topics: Hazardous & Universal Waste Management Dignity for All Students Act Bloodborne Pathogens New York State Right-To-Know / Hazard Communication Students Against Violence in Education Fire Extinguisher Carbon Monoxide Activation Personal Protective Equipment Walking & Working Surfaces Asbestos Awareness

17. High School Science Hands-on Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 8/12/2024

This session is intended for Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders. The session will provide a quick overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School, Science Investigations. In this half-day session, we will look at the outline of the investigations and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences for the recently released investigations. Attendees will have hands-on experience reviewing their specific investigations and collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

18. Sweethearts & Heroes

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 8/12/2024 to 8/13/2024

New

Sweethearts and Heroes This two-day workshop, presented by Sweethearts and Heroes, is designed for educators and school teams who want to learn how to use the "Magic of Circle” during lessons or school meetings to bring empathy, compassion, and security to their classrooms and school buildings. Using Circles helps to improve connection by creating open communication and a stronger sense of belonging and community. During the course of a 2-day seminar, we dive deep into the value of Circle, why Circle works in strengthening connections, and how it engineers the growth of empathy and compassion. Finally, we will show you how we run our unique brand of Circles and what steps truly make our Circles unique from any other Circle across the education system. PLEASE NOTE: Lunch will be provided. We look forward to you joining us in this amazing opportunity! Pricing for this training may decrease depending on the number of participants. https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/

19. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: 8/12/2024

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.

20. Spotlight on New Books with Alicia Abdul and Stacey Rattner

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 8/14/2024

Join elementary librarian Stacey Rattner and high school librarian Alicia Abdul, who will spotlight book titles for students at all levels. Combining their love of literature with practical discussions on reading in and out of school, participants will also leave with a booklist in addition to ideas for activities and events.
Registration closes August 1, 2024

21. Lead Evaluator of Teachers-Initial Course Part I, Part 2 and Part 3 Series

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: District & School Administrators that are Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Dates: 8/15/2024 to 8/16/2024

This three part professional development course is designed for new Lead Evaluators of Teachers who are seeking to fulfill initial qualification requirements necessary for district certification as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers in accordance with their APPR plans. The nine training components will be addressed throughout the three part series. Additional resources will be provided for continued individual practice and skill development. Participation in the Initial Qualification Course will fulfill initial qualification requirements in order to become district certified as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers after completion of all 3 sessions. Contact Cecilia Dansereau-Rumley with questions or to determine if this session is the right session for you.

22. The Right to Read Film Screening and Discussion

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 8/19/2024

The Right to Read shares the stories of an activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. When a child can't read, their chances of incarceration, homelessness, and unemployment increase. That's why Oakland-based NAACP activist Kareem Weaver believes literacy is one of the greatest civil rights issues of our time and is fighting for better reading instruction. "What good is winning the right to vote if we can't even read the ballot?" Fed up with the bleak reading scores in his own community, Kareem files a petition with the Oakland Unified School District demanding change. In small groups, we will engage in discussions in a way that inspires the most open dialogue and environment for asking questions to advance the issues presented in the film.

23. New DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Current DASA Coordinators

Dates: 8/19/2024

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.

24. DASA Coordinator Refresher

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Current DASA Coordinators

Dates: 8/20/2024

This training is intended to refresh knowledge for Dignity Act Coordinators, Designees and other school team members who are in need of 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.

25. Bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to Your Classroom With Multimodal Texts, Grades 4-8

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 8/20/2024

The texts we bring to our classrooms have the power to boost students' self confidence, build empathy for others, and help prepare students to be citizens of a global and diverse world. In this workshop, Krista shares multimodal texts and digital resources that work with any ELA curriculum and support students' digital literacy and fluency skills. She offers tips for facilitating conversations where students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the identities of individuals inside their classroom and in the larger world all while learning skills outlined in the Science of Reading. Come away with ready to use resources, lists of engaging and diverse texts, and access to Krista's identity project (perfect for starting off your school year).

26. School Violence Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 8/20/2024

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.

27. High School Science Hands-on Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 8/21/2024

This session is intended for Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders. The session will provide a quick overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School, Science Investigations. In this half-day session, we will look at the outline of the investigations and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences for the recently released investigations. Attendees will have hands-on experience reviewing their specific investigations and collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

28. i-Ready Classroom Mathematics

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teachers and staff from Districts utilizing math curriculum from Curriculum Associates

Dates: 8/21/2024

New

Using the comprehensive grades k-8 print and digital classroom math program, participants will engage in a deeper learning of how to utilize the materials to engage their learners. This series of 4 sessions will assist participants in full implementation of Curriculum Associates curriculum products.

29. Ready Math/Toolbox

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teachers and staff from Districts utilizing math curriculum from Curriculum Associates

Dates: 8/21/2024

New

Using Teacher Toolbox, a digital collection, teachers can draw relevant, standards-based resources to introduce new concepts, reteach standards, or help students learn prerequisite skills from earlier grades, participants will engage in a deeper learning of how to utilize the materials to engage their learners. Ready NY, NGLS Edition for Mathematics helps teachers create a rich classroom environment in which students at all levels become active, real-world problem solvers. This series of 4 sessions will assist participants in full implementation of Curriculum Associates curriculum products.

30. Magnetic Reading

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teachers and staff from Districts utilizing math curriculum from Curriculum Associates

Dates: 8/22/2024

New

Welcome to Magnetic Reading K-5, where the art of teaching connects to the Science of Reading. Magnetic Reading's systematic approach to instruction and rich, engaging texts draw students to the center of learning each and every day, participants will engage in a deeper learning of how to utilize the materials to engage their learners. This series of 4 sessions will assist participants in full implementation of Curriculum Associates curriculum products.

31. Ready Reading and Writing and Toolbox

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teachers and staff from Districts utilizing Ready curriculum from Curriculum Associates

Dates: 8/22/2024

New

Students have the opportunity to shine when they are challenged by rigorous yet reachable instruction in the classroom. Ready New York, Next Generation Learning Standards Edition was designed to give K-8 students of all levels that opportunity with accessible, engaging instruction. The Ready NY, NGLS Edition programs use a problem solving-based approach that strengthens students' learning muscles and builds conceptual understanding through reasoning, practice, and productive discussion using real-world scenarios., participants will engage in a deeper learning of how to utilize the materials to engage their learners. This series of 4 sessions will assist participants in full implementation of Curriculum Associates curriculum products.

32. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 8/22/2024

New

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.

33. TLC Training - IN PERSON

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES region

Dates: 8/26/2024 to 8/28/2024

TLC is the new library automation system supported by the WSWHE BOCES SLS. Day 1 of training will include introduction to the PAC and STAFF modules. Participants will leave the training being able to use the PAC and STAFF modules in TLC. Day 2 of training will include introductions to REPORTS and PREFERENCES modules. Participants will leave being able to use the REPORTS module and PREFERENCES settings in TLC.
THIS SESSION IS THE IN PERSON SESSION TAKING PLACE AT BALLARD ROAD CONFERENCE CENTER.

34. TLC Training - VIRTUAL IN YOUR LIBRARY

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES region

Dates: 8/26/2024 to 8/28/2024

TLC is the new library automation system supported by the WSWHE BOCES SLS. Day 1 of training will include introduction to the PAC and STAFF modules. Participants will leave the training being able to use the PAC and STAFF modules in TLC. Day 2 of training will include introductions to REPORTS and PREFERENCES modules. Participants will leave being able to use the REPORTS module and PREFERENCES settings in TLC.
THIS SESSION IS THE VIRTUAL SESSION TAKING PLACE AT YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY. YOU MAY NOT PARTICIPATE FROM HOME.

35. 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: 9/2/2024

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 09/01/2024-09/30/2024. Participants must complete all parts of the sessions during this window to receive credit.

36. TLC Training - IN PERSON ONLY

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES region

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 9/10/2024

TLC is the new library automation system supported by the WSWHE BOCES SLS. Day 1 of training will include introduction to the PAC and STAFF modules. Participants will leave the training being able to use the PAC and STAFF modules in TLC. Day 2 of training will include introductions to REPORTS and PREFERENCES modules. Participants will leave being able to use the REPORTS module and PREFERENCES settings in TLC.
THIS SESSION IS THE IN PERSON SESSION TAKING PLACE AT BALLARD ROAD CONFERENCE CENTER.

37. TLC Training - IN PERSON ONLY

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES region

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 9/13/2024

TLC is the new library automation system supported by the WSWHE BOCES SLS. Day 1 of training will include introduction to the PAC and STAFF modules. Participants will leave the training being able to use the PAC and STAFF modules in TLC. Day 2 of training will include introductions to REPORTS and PREFERENCES modules. Participants will leave being able to use the REPORTS module and PREFERENCES settings in TLC.
THIS SESSION IS THE IN PERSON SESSION TAKING PLACE AT BALLARD ROAD CONFERENCE CENTER.

38. Curriculum and Assessment Council

Program: School Development Services

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

Dates: 9/23/2024 to 6/6/2025

This series of meetings will provide training, support, and updates to the 31 member districts of the WSWHE BOCES. Sessions will include topics linked directly to curriculum, instruction, assessment and technology. Participants will be added to the regional listserv to ensure materials are shared.

39. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 9/26/2024

New

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.

40. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 9/30/2024

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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.

41. Book Study- Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 11/12/2024

Join us for a compelling book study on "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari, exploring the profound impacts of digital distractions on our attention spans and mental well-being. This study delves into Hari's insightful exploration of how modern technology and constant connectivity are reshaping our ability to concentrate and stay focused. This book study also offers a structured approach for educators to earn CTLE hours while gaining valuable insights into the effects of digital distractions on students' learning and behavior. ***Participants should purchase their own book in advance*** Reading of chapters will be expected to be completed by each virtual meeting. Meeting Dates, times and Chapters to be read: September 30th, 2:30-3:30: Intro to Chapter 3 (Virtual) October 15, 2:30-3:30: Chapters 4-8 (Virtual) October 28th, 2:30 - 3:30: Chapters 9-12 (Virtual) November 12th, 2:30 - 3:30: Chapters 13- end (Virtual) A Zoom link will be provided for meetings at a later time.

42. 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: 10/1/2024

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 10/01/2024-10/31/2024. Participants must complete all parts of the sessions during this window to receive credit.

43. iReady Rookies

Program: School Development Services

Audience: NEW Teachers and staff from Districts utilizing iReady assessments from Curriculum Associates

Dates: 10/11/2024

New

These sessions are designed for those new to the iReady product. i-Ready Diagnostic is the heart of the i-Ready Assessment suite. This diagnostic assessment platform is designed with teachers in mind, to work on its own or with other i-Ready programs. The Grades K-12 diagnostic testing assessments manifests our core belief that all students can grow and achieve grade-level expectations. Use these diagnostic assessment tools to help educators see where students are, set high-but achievable-expectations for growth, and connect the right instructional tools to help them get there. This series of 4 sessions will assist participants in full implementation of Curriculum Associates iReady product

44. IReady Reset

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teachers and staff from Districts utilizing iReady assessments from Curriculum Associates

Dates: 10/11/2024

New

These sessions are designed for those who have been working with the iReady product. i-Ready Diagnostic is the heart of the i-Ready Assessment suite. This diagnostic assessment platform is designed with teachers in mind, to work on its own or with other i-Ready programs. The Grades K-12 diagnostic testing assessments manifests our core belief that all students can grow and achieve grade-level expectations. Use these diagnostic assessment tools to help educators see where students are, set high-but achievable-expectations for growth, and connect the right instructional tools to help them get there. This series of 4 sessions will assist participants in full implementation of Curriculum Assocaites iReady product

45. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 10/17/2024

New

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. Regional Health PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 10/18/2024

In this session, we will collaborate as a Regional Health PLC to develop and enrich curriculum and enhance resources for our region while continuing to stay aligned to NYS Learning Standards for Health. We will build a bank of regional resources and assess individual and shared needs throughout the region.

47. The Science and Joy of Reading in the School Library

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 10/22/2024

New

Librarians and library services play a significant role in the literacy development of young people. Through their expertise and the use of library resources, librarians positively influence the implementation and success of evidence-based literacy instruction as defined by NYSED's Literacy Briefs and current research about literacy and libraries. In this workshop, participants will examine research findings and instructional resources, collaborate with peers, and develop plans for supporting and enhancing students' literacy and social development. Research findings show that wide reading can foster the development of positive social behaviors and attitudes, including empathy. Wide reading remains one of the most accessible ways for young people to build background knowledge about topics of personal interest and academic study. In this session, Donalyn Miller will share research findings, instructional moves, resources, and programming ideas for promoting wide reading. Session includes work session time to explore resources and collaborate with peers.

48. Regional Science PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 10/22/2024

In this session, we will collaborate as a Regional Science PLC to develop and enrich the curriculum and enhance resources for our region while continuing to stay aligned to NYS Learning Standards and PLD's. We will build a bank of regional resources and assess individual and shared needs throughout the region.

49. Dignity for all Students Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: 11/6/2024 to 11/7/2024

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.

50. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: 11/18/2024

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.

51. School Violence Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 11/19/2024

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.

52. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 11/21/2024

New

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.

53. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 12/17/2024

New

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.

54. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 12/19/2024

New

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. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 1/23/2025

New

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.

56. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 2/20/2025

New

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.

57. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 3/19/2025

New

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.

58. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 3/27/2025

New

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.

59. Dignity for all Students Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: 4/2/2025

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.

60. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: 4/7/2025

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.

61. School Violence Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 4/8/2025

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.

62. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 4/24/2025

New

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.

63. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 5/22/2025

New

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.

64. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 6/2/2025

New

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.

65. Child Abuse and School Violence Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: 6/2/2025

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.

66. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: 6/2/2025

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.

67. School Violence Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 6/3/2025

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.

68. Dignity for all Students Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

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

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.

69. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 6/26/2025

New

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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