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1. New Part 154 ELL Coordinator Meetings

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: New ELL Coordinators

Dates: 9/13/2024 to 5/20/2025

New ELL Coordinators are welcome to join us as they can for monthly meetings covering everything related to English language learners and bilingual programming, placement, CR Part 154 Policy, testing, family engagement, equitable instruction, and much more. This group will serve as a community of support for those navigating and supporting this subgroup of students. Seasoned ELL Coordinators are also welcome to join as they see topics of interest. Our first meeting on September 13, 12:00-2:00, will be a kickoff, in-person celebration at Monroe 2 BOCES. Subsequent Meetings will be held virtually each month.

2. Seasoned Part 154 ELL Coordinator Meetings

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Seasoned ELL Coordinators

Dates: 9/13/2024 to 5/9/2025

Seasoned ELL Coordinators (those who have been in the position for more than a year) are invited to join us as they are able for Bi-Monthly meetings. Agendas will be steered by coordinator needs and questions and there will be a space for an open forum. Our first meeting will be an in-person kickoff on September 13, 12:00-2:00 at Monroe 2 BOCES PD Center. Subsequent meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.

3. Regional School Counselor Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 5/28/2025

School Counselors attending these meetings will receive updates from the NYSED and various districts, contribute to planning the Annual Regional School Counselor Conference, and provide feedback to shape our professional development initiatives. They will also have the opportunity to suggest conference topics, ensuring our agenda aligns with the needs of the counseling community. These meetings are a cornerstone of our commitment to continuous learning and collaboration.

4. Academy for Instructional Coaches

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 5/13/2025

Through participation in the Academy for Instructional Coaching, participants will engage in the development of skills related to building relationships, leading professional learning, and coaching individuals and teams of educators on the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards and the impact on student learning. Participants will engage in a student-centered model of coaching which centers data at the forefront of decision-making.

5. The Science(s) of Reading - Roundtable Sessions for Leaders

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Elementary Principals, Assistant Principals, Literacy Coordinators, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 5/6/2025

READING
Join your administrative/leadership colleagues for an ongoing series related to understanding the research around best practices in literacy instruction that make up the Science(S) of Reading. Session topics may include comprehension, fluency, assessment, bridging processes, text selection, instructional practices and more. These sessions are designed to support leadership in literacy.

6. Bilingual Educator Collaborative

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Bilingual Administrators, Bilingual Teachers

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 5/22/2025

Please join us for an affinity group around Bilingual Education. The aim of this Professional Learning Community for leaders of bilingual or dual language programs is to share resources and collectively solve problems to ensure equitable access to education for bilingual students. Reading material for professional growth will be provided between sessions. The sessions is open to leaders of bilingual and dual language programs in the Mid-West Region. Zoom links for the entire series will be sent to registrants 24 hours prior to the first meeting. Note: Meetings are held from 10am-11am with additional time provided for reading material. Please register and attend the sessions that fit your schedule. Registration closes on September 24th.

7. Regional PD Coordinator meetings

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: PD Coordinators, District Office Administrators

Dates: 9/27/2024 to 5/30/2025

This series of meetings is designed for district PD Coordinators to meeting monthly to collaborate and share best practices. The meetings will also include NYSED Updates, problem solving and PD on various topics based on request from the group. If you have questions about this group please email Dr. Marijo Pearson at mpearson@monroe2boces.org

All sessions will be Online via Zoom and the information will be sent as a reminder the day before each meeting.

8. Regional Math Leaders Monroe 2 Districts

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Math Leaders

Dates: 10/2/2024 to 5/28/2025

This year, the Regional Math Leaders Group will focus on: Project Based Learning, MTSS, Updates from NYSED, and other relevant topics. Meetings will be held virtually via zoom throughout the school year. The zoom invitation will be sent the day before to all who are registered.

9. Regional Social Studies Leaders Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Social Studies teacher leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and others

Dates: 10/3/2024 to 2/27/2025

Monroe One and Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES are pleased to offer a Regional Social Studies Leaders Group again for the 2024-2025 school year to bring social studies leaders from across the region together on a regular basis to hear updates from NYSED and collaborate. This group will provide an opportunity for Social Studies teacher leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and others to share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge. This year we will be doing a mix of in-person and virtual sessions. Our first session will be virtual. The other 3 sessions will alternate between BOCES 2 and BOCES 1.

10. Excellence Through the Math Practices Project - MONROE 2 DISTRICTS ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2024 to 6/4/2025

Welcome back for year three of the Excellence Through the Math Practices Project! All are welcome to join this team as we continue to explore how the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards is truly an opportunity to focus on equitable instruction for ALL students. This year we will be developing strategies and resources, through the lens of the 8 Mathematical Practices, to support student success. This is open to all math educators who want to help lead the way in this essential work.

11. ENL Teacher Coffee Talk

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ENL teachers

Dates: 10/21/2024 to 5/19/2025

An informal, bi-monthly Zoom session for secondary ENL teachers. Teachers will engage in facilitated conversation related to instruction, assessment, advocacy, resource sharing, and parent and family engagement. Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the first meeting.

12. Regional Literacy Leaders

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: literacy specialists, literacy coaches, grade-level leaders, administrators of school districts in the Monroe County region

Dates: 11/6/2024 to 5/20/2025

This group meets throughout the school year in order to provide ELA specific updates from NYSED; explore best curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; and provide networking opportunities among group members. Participation limited to teachers/leaders employed by public and private schools.

13. NYSAA for Administrators

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: District and building level administrators, special education supervisors, those who support teachers who work with students who will be taking the New York State Alternate Assessment

Dates: 12/12/2024

This training was designed for administrators or professionals who conduct CSE meetings or testing for students identified for the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA). There will be an overview of the format and structure of the NYSAA and an introduction to the Essential Elements which are the skills and knowledge that students with significant cognitive disabilities need to master. Participants will learn how to navigate the Dynamic Learning Maps website and gain insight into instructional implications and expectations. There will be an opportunity to ask questions including the logistics of test preparation and how to better support teachers before and during the 11 week administration window.

14. TIG Winter Training Cycle- Track 1

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Identified members of TIG Teams

Dates: 1/8/2025 to 5/7/2025

TIG
Closed
This training is for designated members of the Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief in Schools. This Winter/Spring Group of schools/districts include: Churchville Chili, E. Irondequoit, Hilton, Monroe 2 BOCES, Rochester Academy, Rush Henrietta, Spencerport, St. Rita, Webster, Wheatland Chili and Young Womens Academy.
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's state Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0390.
Training for the 2024-25 school year include the following topics:

- Day 1 : Grief and Loss at School & Trauma

- Day 2: Suicide Risk and Intervention & Chronic and Critical Illness

- Day 3: School Violence and Threat Assessment & Enhancing Educator Resilience

- Day 4 & 5: Critical Incident and Stress Management

- Day 6: TIG Implementation

NOTE: New Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY. Training starts promptly at 8:00, please allow time for signing in.

15. TIG Winter Training Cycle- Track 2

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Identified members of TIG Teams

Dates: 1/8/2025 to 5/7/2025

TIG
This training is for designated members of the Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief in Schools. This Winter/Spring Group of schools/districts include: Monroe 1 BOCES and Honeoye Falls-Lima.
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's state Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0390.
Training for the 2024-25 school year include the following topics:

- Day 1 : Grief and Loss at School & Trauma

- Day 2: Suicide Risk and Intervention & Chronic and Critical Illness

- Day 3: School Violence and Threat Assessment & Enhancing Educator Resilience

- Day 4 & 5: Critical Incident and Stress Management

- Day 6: TIG Implementation

NOTE: New Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY. Training starts promptly at 8:00, please allow time for signing in.

16. Wayne-Finger Lakes ENL Collaborative

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ENL teachers in Wayne-Finger Lakes region

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 5/7/2025

This collaborative will meet bi-monthly for facilitated conversations and resource sharing opportunities for topics related to ELL curriculum and instruction, advocacy for ELLs, parent and community engagement, and other similar topics.

17. Reading Recovery Teacher Training Class - 2024-2025 Spring

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Only Teachers accepted into the Reading Recovery Training Program

Dates: 1/28/2025 to 5/13/2025

This course is designed to introduce experienced teachers to the principles and practices of Reading Recovery. This course is required for and open only to teachers accepted into the Reading Recovery training program.
(For more information, please contact Stephanie Smyka: ssmyka@monroe2boces.org.)

Teachers will:
* Develop their understanding of reading and writing processes.
* Become skilled at using a range of systematic observation techniques to assess and guide children's reading and writing progress.
* Become competent at using the specific Reading Recovery procedures.
* Be able to design individual instruction that assists the child to produce effective strategies for working on text.
* Be able to critically evaluate their work and that of their peers.
* Be able to guide the program and report regularly on its operation in their schools.

18. IN-PERSON: Regents Earth and Space Science NYSSLS Curriculum Cohort

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Earth and Space Science teachers

Dates: 1/30/2025 to 4/24/2025

This new cohort provides an opportunity for Regents Earth and Space Science teachers to collaborate with colleagues across the region to ensure their readiness to deliver NYSSLS-aligned instruction to their students. The focus will be on curriculum work that involves modifying existing in-district, evaluating/adopting/adapting off-the-shelf, and/or writing original curriculum components. Everything that is created, adapted, or modified by cohort participants will be shared with all. We will engage in curriculum mapping, identification of gaps to NYSSLS alignment, and remediation of the gaps. The three sessions will be facilitated by BOCES 4 Science, and there will be an hour for lunch on your own each day.

19. IN-PERSON: 3-D Assessment Writing for Secondary Teachers

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Science teachers in grades 6-12

Dates: 3/25/2025 to 3/26/2025

Come join BOCES 4 Science for a 2-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! We will use an assessment development process that is based on the NYSED model. The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. Lunch is on your own.

20. IN-PERSON: Grade 4 Riding the Waves of Information

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers

Dates: 4/11/2025

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

21. IN-PERSON: 3-D Assessment Writing Workday

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Teachers who have attended a BOCES 4 Science 3-D Assessment Writing Workshop

Dates: 4/29/2025

Starting Soon
Did you attend one of our 3-D Assessment Writing Workshops but feel as though you need more time to work on your assessments and/or to collaborate on assessments with colleagues? If so, join us for this additional assessment writing workday! BOCES 4 Science 3-D assessment experts will be on hand to support you as you write new assessments, finish ones you started, or evaluate ones that others have written. If you are a Chemistry or Physics teacher, please keep in mind that NYSED has not yet released any sample clusters for your domains, so this workday may be of limited value to you.

22. IN-PERSON: Investigation-Style Lesson Writing Workday

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Teachers who have attended a BOCES 4 Science 3-D Assessment Writing Workshop

Dates: 4/29/2025

Starting Soon
Did you attend our Investigation-Style Lesson Writing Workshop on 3/17/25 but feel as though you need more time to work on your lessons and labs and/or to collaborate on them with colleagues? If so, join us for this additional workday! BOCES 4 Science Investigation-Style Lesson Writing experts will be on hand to support you as you write new lessons/labs and/or modify existing ones.

23. Maia Learning Lunch and Learn

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 4/29/2025

Starting Soon
Join us for lunch, provided by Maia Learning, and connect with counselors from the region as you learn how districts across New York are building and tracking their Portrait of a Graduate!

Discuss the NYS Portrait of a Graduate becomes the framework for future diploma requirements and how that will impact your district counseling program.

Take time to connect with counselors around the region to share your excitement and concerns.

Share a delicious lunch provided by Maia Learning as you learn and connect!

24. Harnessing the Power of MagicSchool

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 4/29/2025

Artificial Intelligence
NewStarting Soon
Participants will learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and best practices. They will gain hands-on experience with the MagicSchool suite, which includes over 70 AI-powered tools. This resource will save you time, provide quick opportunities to personalize learning experiences, and better support students with diverse needs. By the end of the session, participants will be able to use the product effectively.

Please make sure you set up your account in Magic School!

Check your email for the Zoom link on the day of the session!

25. Stories Matter: Examining the Immigrant Experience in High School - Podcasts by Emily Francis

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ENL teachers, HS teachers, K-12 teachers and staff, school counselors, social workers, school phychologists

Dates: 5/1/2025 to 6/12/2025

ClosedStarting Soon
This professional development opportunity will provide a firsthand account of the immigrant journey from a high school newcomer to a high school ESL teacher. Emily Francis traveled from Guatemala to the US as a teen and shares her experiences in her Stories Matter podcasts. Participants will get five hours of CTLE PD credit for this course by listening to podcasts and engaging in discussions online. The course will be completely asynchronous, with discussions and reflection completed at your own pace on Schoology from May 1 to June 12. All work will be done online and completed by June 12th. Please note: There is NO meeting. All work is completed on your own.

26. Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 5/2/2025

Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development for Indian River CSD Intended Learning Outcomes: * Participate in the observation of teaching procedures demonstrated by the trained colleagues behind the two-way mirror. * Engage in in-depth study of the components of Reading Recovery lessons and the theoretical foundations for them. * Continue to refine observational expertise of children's on-going literacy development in order to better inform decision making for instruction. * Learn how to best support struggling emergent readers and develop skill in teaching children selected for intervention using effective instructional procedures and theory. * Analyze reading and writing records and discuss teaching decisions. * Examine data and discuss Reading Recovery results at the school level. * Discuss and solve implementation problems at the school level. * Participate with the Teacher Leader in planning and evaluating Continuing Contact sessions. * Engage in self-evaluation and reflection of theory and practice leading to on-going professional growth and effective teaching. **Persons who are NOT trained, but are interested in observing a session should contact Stephanie Smyka, Site Coordinator: ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

27. Empowering Educators: Insights from Alexander Trikalinos on the STEPS Plan

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 5/5/2025

Join us for an informative session with Alexander Trikalinos (he/him/his), Assistant Commissioner at the Office of Teacher and Leader Development. Alexander will provide an in-depth discussion on the New York State Standards-Based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support (STEPS) Plan, which is governed by Education Law §3012-e. This session is specifically geared toward administrators and teachers, covering the implementation of teacher and principal evaluation systems, the amendments to Education Law §§3012-d and 3012-e, and their impact on the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) process. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the legal framework governing educator evaluations in New York State.

28. Naviance Virtual Lunch and Learn

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 5/5/2025

Join us for a virtual lunch and learn, provided by Naviance, and connect with counselors from the region as you learn how districts across New York are building and tracking their Portrait of a Graduate!

Review of the enhanced work-based learning portal & personalized career exploration profiles and an overview of how Naviance can support New York State Portrait of a Graduate.

Course Planner (add-on) and Survey tools (built-in) for tracking multiple pathways Portfolio best practices and access for alumni New Staff Dashboard best practices

Take time to connect with counselors around the region to share your excitement and concerns.

29. NYSESLAT Regional Scoring Training

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Invitation Only

Dates: 5/6/2025

New
Training for identified scoring leaders at the Monroe 2 and WFL BOCES NYSESLAT scoring days. We will meet to discuss scoring protocols and responsibilities of scoring leaders. ZOOM link will be sent to registrants the morning of the meeting. SI8; CSPR2

30. In District NYSESLAT Scoring Leaders Training

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Scoring Leaders for In District NYSESLAT Scoring

Dates: 5/7/2025

New
MidWest RBERN will provide training to teachers who are scoring leaders for their In District NYSESLAT scoring days. We will cover test organization, scoring procedures, and the responsibilities of scoring leaders. ZOOM link for the meeting will be sent to participants the day of training. SI8; CSPR2

31. Mindfulness Exploration Session with Valerie Paine

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 5/8/2025

This two-hour exploration into mindfulness practices will deepen the participant's understanding of mindfulness and its potential for educators. This session can provide a foundation for continued practice and integration of mindfulness awareness into daily life.

32. Spring Craft & Create: Librarian Edition

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 5/9/2025

Hands-on crafting projects can be used in the school library to support social emotional learning skills as well as to provide much needed screen breaks for students. If you're interested in providing these opportunities for your students but unsure where to begin, this session is for you! In this full day workshop, we will have hands-on practice with some creative crafting projects as well as time to share ideas with colleagues. We hope you can join us for a day of making joy!

This day will be a collaboration between Monroe One and Monroe 2 BOCES and is open only to school librarians in those regions. You can register for whichever date and location work best for you, regardless of which region you're in.

33. NYSED NUMERACY BRIEFS

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Administrators, leaders and educators

Dates: 5/13/2025

We invite you to join us on May 13, 2025, for a day of learning and professional discussion on mathematics! The New York State Education Department will release a new series of numeracy briefs, developed by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, that focus on evidence-based practices for teaching mathematics. The agenda includes an overview of each of the eight numeracy briefs, with time to reflect and discuss with colleagues. This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and numeracy leaders with specific and useful information to support high-quality teaching of mathematics across grades PK-12. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES, Big 5, or Small City School District designated site. Participants in the event will have the opportunity to learn about the briefs with Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball and the SED team. Dr. Loewenberg Ball is the William H. Payne Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan and the director of TeachingWorks. LUNCH IS INCLUDED

34. Get Ready to Roll Up Your Sleeves! A Hands-On STEM Workshop for Teachers

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: Educators, Computer Science Teachers, STEM Coaches, Career & CTE, Instructional & Curriculum Coaches Grades 4-12

Dates: 5/13/2025

STEM
Artificial Intelligence
HandsOn
Teach real-world tech - No experience needed!

Join us on May 13th from 11am-1pm for an interactive lunch session designed for grades 4-12 educators and school leaders who want to bring future-ready, hands-on learning into the classroom-even without a background in STEM.

Experiment with Thimble.io's Creator Set - Level 1, our foundational kit for teaching STEM and electronics
Preview classroom-ready resources:
•Smart board-friendly slide decks
•Student journals
Career exploration materials:
•Educator dashboard with real-time metrics
•Learn how to assess student learning and workforce-aligned skills

Discover how to implement coding, robotics, engineering, and Al in a scalable, practical way!

Why It Matters
Thimble.io makes high-quality, hands-on STEM learning accessible for all student - not just the gifted. Students build confidence, creativity, and real-world, career-ready skills through projects aligned to New York's Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards and other state/national frameworks.
As a BOCES-approved vendor based in Western New York, Thimble.io support local schools with ready-to-teach resources and responsive service. You'll also meet the founder of Thimble.io, who will share how schools across the country are using this platform to transform learning.

Lunch will be provided. Space is limited!

35. The Grand Canal: Celebrating the Erie Canal's Bicentennial

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: Educators, Administrators, Librarians, Curriculum Directors, Coaches

Dates: 5/14/2025

Erie Canal
Virtual
Free
The Erie Canal is one of the most important transportation routes in American history. When the canal opened in 1825 its effects on New York and the United States were immediate. In 2025 communities across the state will celebrate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal with special events, programs, festivals, and more.

In this webinar you will learn about:


•Erie Canal history and its impacts on the growth of New York State and the nation


•Resources available on the Erie Canal Learning Hub to teach about the Erie Canal in your classrooms


•Grant funding that is available to participate in field trips to Erie Canal sites during the 2025-26 school year


•An overview of events happening to celebrate the Erie Canal's bicentennial in 2025

Registrants will be sent the Zoom Webinar link 1-2 days prior to the session.

36. IN-PERSON: Grade 5 Earth and Space Explorers

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers

Dates: 5/14/2025

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

37. Community Schools Coordinators Roundtable-Spring 2025

Program: Community Schools

Audience: Community Schools Coordinators and District Officials

Dates: 5/15/2025

Share best practices and learn from colleagues in Wayne and Monroe Counties.

38. Mindfulness Introduction Series with Valerie Paine

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 5/15/2025 to 5/29/2025

This three-week series provides participants with didactic learning experiences to develop an understanding of mindfulness themes and experimental practices. The sessions are offered virtually and are one-hour in length. Each session builds upon the learning from the previous week.

39. BRIDGE Team: Building a Responsive Instructional Design for Greater Equity

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 5/20/2025 to 6/17/2025

Join our team focused on examining New York State and local math data for subgroup populations. In these collaborative sessions, educators will analyze assessment results to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement among diverse student groups. Through data-driven discussions, participants will work together to develop targeted next steps for instruction and program enhancements, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed. This team aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering educators to make informed decisions that positively impact student learning outcomes. Participants will be asked to implement strategies, collect, and bring data to the subsequent sessions for discussion and to help develop next steps. Engage with your peers to drive equity and excellence in math education!

40. May SLS Council PD Session

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 5/21/2025

Morning PD session for our SLS Council

41. May SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 5/21/2025

SLS Council Meeting.

42. TCIS Refresher for DISTRICT Employees

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 5/22/2025

This is a 1-day TCIS recertification class for DISTRICT staff that are already TCIS certified and need their yearly recertification. *LUNCH- please bring your own lunch to this training. A 1/2-hour duty-free time is included. *PHYSICAL COMPONENT- you will be asked to participate in a required physical component to this training to be recertified. If you cannot participate in the physical component, you are still required to stay until the training is over. Please review your TCIS student workbook prior to the training and you are encouraged to bring it with you to the training. ATTIRE: Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes to this training.

43. Seesaw Success: Wrapping Up and Revving Up for the New School Year!

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators, Administrators, Technology Leaders, Curriculum Writers and Coaches

Dates: 5/22/2025

Regional Event
Seesaw
eLearning
Join us for an interactive end-of-year professional development session designed to celebrate your Seesaw successes and gear up for an even more impactful school year ahead! During this session, Seesaw experts will walk you through all the latest features released this school year, as well as provide a sneak peek at what's coming next.

You'll also hear directly from Seesaw Ambassadors from across the region as they share practical, hands-on strategies for how they use Seesaw to enhance instruction, support students, and engage families. These ambassadors will be available throughout the session to support attendees, offer ideas, and answer questions in real-time.

We'll also explore Seesaw AI, our exciting new suite of tools designed to help teachers personalize instruction, review student outcomes, and streamline their workflow. From intelligent feedback to content suggestions, you'll see how Seesaw's AI integration can support learning in powerful new ways.

During this session, you'll:

• Explore the newest Seesaw features from this school year

• Get a preview of updates and tools launching for the upcoming school year

• Learn how regional Seesaw Ambassadors use the platform to drive engagement and achievement

• Participate in hands-on activities with Ambassador support

• Dive into Seesaw AI and discover how it can assist with instruction, feedback, and student growth

•Leave with ideas and resources to confidently wrap up this year and plan ahead

Don't miss this chance to reflect, collaborate, and get energized for the next school year with Seesaw!

This is a Regional Event - new and expert users welcome!

FREE!

44. Regional Social Studies Leaders Group - Rochester's Waterways

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Regional Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 5/22/2025

Join us at the Corn Hill Navigation Waterfront Center for an enriching experience tailored for social studies leaders. Enjoy a private charter with a captain and crew, exploring the Genesee River and Erie Canal while learning about Rochester's waterways. Participants will deeper their understanding of local history and its significance and how to include this knowledge in their SS curriculum. Lunch is not included.

45. Rediscover the Joy of Reading: A Book Study: Spring Session

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 5/26/2025

Do you love reading? Do you want to encourage your students to love reading? This book study is for you! We will read Donalyn Miller's and Teri Lesesne's book, "The Joy of Reading," and engage in discussions about how to spark reading joy in ourselves and in our students. With the book as our guide, we will explore our own reading lives and talk about how to create the conditions for students to have positive, joyful experiences with books. Dive into all things reading with your colleagues and learn more about what students need for healthy reading lives.

The book study will be held asynchronously on Schoology with weekly discussions, starting on March 28, 2025. A free copy of the book will be provided to the first 10 registrants.

This PD is for school librarians in the Monroe 2 region.

46. Social Studies Regents: Scoring Leader and Scoring Committee Training (Global Regents)

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Global history teachers, social studies department chairs, humanity directors

Dates: 5/29/2025

Learn the process and protocols for anchoring in your committee to consistently rate student responses. The more districts and schools that attend, the more consistent we score across the region!

The 19 component districts are core MAARS service subscribers and staff members from either BOCES One or BOCES 2 component districts should see no cost for this event.

47. TCIS Refresher

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 5/29/2025

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This is a 1-day TCIS recertification class for staff that are already TCIS certified and need their yearly recertification. *LUNCH- please bring your own lunch to this training. A 1/2 hour duty-free time is included. *PHYSICAL COMPONENT- you will be asked to participate in a required physical component to this training to be recertified. If you cannot participate in the physical component, you are still required to stay until the training is over. Please review your TCIS student workbook prior to the training and you are encouraged to bring it with you to the training. ATTIRE: Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes to this training.

48. Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 5/29/2025

Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development for All - In-Person and Virtual During this session we will review procedures, timelines, IDEC and take any questions. Open to current reading recovery teachers and invited guests.

49. LibraryReady.AI Online Course: Spring Session

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 5/30/2025

As Artificial Intelligence becomes ever more pervasive in our schools and society, it's vital for educators to understand this impactful technology in order to prepare students for an AI-infused world. Explore the progression of AI, how it works and what it's capable of, and examine its capabilities and ethical implications. You'll look at the potential impact of AI in schools, how to use it as a professional tool, and how to address concerns about cheating. Reflect on different AI tools and consider the importance of teaching students about AI.

Online, asynchronous course for educators and administrators in the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES region.

This course can be completed any time between now and May 30, 2025.

50. Social Studies Regents: Scoring Leader and Scoring Committee Training (US History Regents)

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Global history teachers, social studies department chairs, humanity directors

Dates: 5/30/2025

Learn the process and protocols for anchoring in your committee to consistently rate student responses.

The 19 component districts are core MAARS service subscribers and staff members from either BOCES One or BOCES 2 component districts should see no cost for this event.

51. LiNC - Librarian Networking Collective 2025

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 5/30/2025

Have you ever wished you could have more conversations with other school librarians? Have you looked for a supportive community to share the challenges and joys of being a school librarian at your grade level? Do you want to talk to your colleagues that "get it”?

This group is for you!

In LiNC, you will be among friends. We will foster a supportive, collaborative, joyful community of school librarians in Monroe One, Monroe 2, and Genesee Valley BOCES regions. Throughout this fifteen week Schoology course, some discussions will be K-12 and others will be split by grade level.

This work will be asynchronous, with weekly discussions and resources posted by the facilitators, as well as opportunities for you to set the topic. Each week should take only about a half hour, so you have the opportunity to earn a half credit of CTLE per week. You can participate as much or as little as you would like, and credits will be granted based upon how much you choose to participate. Since capacity varies throughout the year, we understand and expect that not everyone will be able to join in every discussion. We hope this will be a place to share advice and resources, to ask questions, to validate your experiences, and to learn from each other.

This group is for PreK-12 School Librarians only. The first discussion will open on Friday, January 24 and refresh each week following (aside from breaks).

52. On-Demand PD: Intro to ClickView Video (Asynchronous)

Program: School Library Services

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Librarians

Dates: 5/31/2025

ClickView is a collection of streaming educational videos for K-12 schools. Aiming to deliver quality content that saves teachers time, ClickView provides a smaller, more curated, and newer collection than other video sources. Many of the videos are produced by ClickView and are exclusive to the platform. ClickView videos are Kid-friendly: short, well-made, many are animated!

Videos are connected to standards and common initiatives like SEL (SEL is one of their focuses) and include customizable interactive features, like quizzes! Teachers can easily share videos with students and track their engagement. In this PD session, we will explore the basics of ClickView- what it is, how to use it, and how to find content to enhance and enrich your instruction.

ClickView is available to all schools that belong to the Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES Media Library. If you're not sure if you have access, please contact us.

This is an on-demand, asynchronous PD that will be available from 3/1/25 and 5/31/25. It can be completed at any time during that period, so please ignore other dates. Instructions will be sent to those who register. Please allow one hour total to complete the PD (does not need to be completed in one session).

53. On-Demand PD: Panopto Video: Part 1 (Asynchronous)

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 5/31/2025

Panopto is a powerful tool for video creation, storage, and sharing. This is a new resource that is available to all schools in Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES and we are excited to show you what it can do. With Panopto, you can quickly and easily:

* Upload your existing content, including Zoom recordings, screencasts, presentations, and any other videos you've got!,

* Record your screen and your face with picture-in-picture capture to add a personal connection to your videos,

*Organize your videos into playlists and folders, making it easy to find and share multiple videos,

* Share out your content with anyone using links or embed code,

* Increase engagement by embedding interactive content, including a built-in-quiz tool,

* Increase accessibility with searchable closed captions and smart chapters.

This introductory session is designed to get you started with Panopto. No prior knowledge required!

Please ignore dates and times listed. This course is available from 3/1/25 and 5/31/25 and can be completed at any time within those dates.

54. It's A Book Party

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 6/1/2025

We're librarians and we love books. Let's talk about them! This PD is an opportunity to bring librarians from across Monroe One and Monroe 2 regions together to share new books that should be read, celebrated, and added to our collections. Each participant will choose at least 1 recently published book to share and review.

This will be asynchronous, self-paced, and open to books for kids of all ages. The book reviews will be posted on a LibGuide- details will be sent to those who register. At the end we will have an optional virtual meeting where we share out all the titles and celebrate your work.

The Details:

- You will earn credits based on the book reviews you submit over the course of the year. Details about how credit is assigned for each type of book will be shared with those who register.

- You can earn up to 14 credits for this course.

- You do not have to participate in the live meeting at the end. The meeting date will be determined by the participants- date listed below is a place holder.

- We will accept submissions any time during the 24-25 school year, starting on 7/1/24.

This session is a collaboration between Monroe One and Monroe 2 BOCES and is only open to librarians in those regions.

55. 1- Day Grading for Equity Network Convening

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 6/4/2025

1-Day Grading for Equity Network Convening Crescendo will provide a tailored 1-Day Grading for Equity Network Convening to support the regional district teams who are leading initiatives to improving grading. Its goals for each leadership team: 1. To deepen understanding of how to achieve systemwide improvements in grading to be more accurate and fair, and to leverage these improvements to unlock more effective teaching and learning 2. To share and reflect with other leaders your current district's progress, challenges, and opportunities for systemwide improvements in grading 3. To identify potential next steps for systemwide grading improvements in your context, and the effective alignment with other district and school priorities 4. To build stronger networks and partnerships with peer school and district leaders who are dedicated to improved, more equitable grading

56. Reassessment - Making It Manageable for Your School or District

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: School and District Level Administrators

Dates: 6/5/2025

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The idea of offering reassessment opportunities is intriguing to many educators, but we often get lost in the logistics and details. How can we develop a reassessment policy that outlines clear expectations and structured opportunities for students to revisit and show proficiency that is realistic and manageable? Come learn about a process to develop a reassessment policy for your district, school or content area. Participants will have time to begin to think through how to develop a school or district wide plan and leave with several samples from schools and districts.

This course is offered at no cost for the 19 component distircts that make up the Monroe One BOCES and Monroe Two-Orleans BOCES. These districts pay into Monroe/Orleans Accountability, Assessment and Reporting Services (M.A.A.R.S.) Core Services.

57. TCIS FULL Training

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 6/23/2025 to 6/26/2025

This training is offered as a four-day format which allows for certification in verbal and physical interventions. This entire training will be conducted in-person. Participants must attend all four days for certification. Materials: You will be receiving a TCIS Student Workbook. You are responsible for reading this entire workbook. Please read Modules 1-3 (through page W43) prior to the first day of training and be sure to bring your workbook to the training. Physical Component: You will be asked to participate in a required physical component to this training to be certified in TCIS. If you cannot participate in the physical component, you are still required to stay for the entire duration of the training. Attire: Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, mask and bring any other PPE you would typically use for a physical restraint. (i.e., face shield) Lunch is on your own.

58. Look-fors for Leaders: Harnessing the 8 Practices for Teacher and Student Growth

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 7/10/2025

This professional development session is designed for administrators seeking to enhance their understanding of the 8 Mathematical Practices as outlined in the Next Generation Mathematics Standards. Participants will: -Explore how these practices can be effectively implemented to foster a culture of mathematical thinking among teachers and students. -Learn how to identify and support opportunities for teacher growth through the lens of these practices. -Develop strategies to create an environment that nurtures the implementation of the 8 Math Practices, encourages risk-taking and innovation in teaching methods and establishes a framework for continuous improvement and reflective practices. Participants will leave the sessions with an actionable plan to integrate the 8 Math Practices into their school's professional development programs and teacher evaluation systems. This session is ideal for school and district administrators, instructional leaders, and anyone involved in curriculum design and teacher support in mathematics. By equipping leaders with the knowledge and tools to support the 8 Math Practices, this professional development session aims to ultimately enhance teacher effectiveness, promote student engagement, and improve overall mathematical achievement in schools. Join us to empower your educators and transform your mathematics instruction! *Must use funds for 25-26 school year*

59. Look-fors for Leaders: Harnessing the 8 Practices for Teacher and Student Growth

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 7/23/2025 to 7/24/2025

This professional development session is designed for administrators seeking to enhance their understanding of the 8 Mathematical Practices as outlined in the Next Generation Mathematics Standards. Participants will: -Explore how these practices can be effectively implemented to foster a culture of mathematical thinking among teachers and students. -Learn how to identify and support opportunities for teacher growth through the lens of these practices. -Develop strategies to create an environment that nurtures the implementation of the 8 Math Practices, encourages risk-taking and innovation in teaching methods and establishes a framework for continuous improvement and reflective practices. Participants will leave the sessions with an actionable plan to integrate the 8 Math Practices into their school's professional development programs and teacher evaluation systems. This session is ideal for school and district administrators, instructional leaders, and anyone involved in curriculum design and teacher support in mathematics. By equipping leaders with the knowledge and tools to support the 8 Math Practices, this professional development session aims to ultimately enhance teacher effectiveness, promote student engagement, and improve overall mathematical achievement in schools. Join us to empower your educators and transform your mathematics instruction! *Must use funds from 25-26 school year*

60. Community Schools 101-Summer Edition

Program: Community Schools

Audience: Those new to the community schools strategy.

Dates: 7/24/2025

Foundational Community Schools learning. Content-based in the morning and team-discussion focused in the afternoon.

61. APPR 4 Day Training for Teacher Evaluators - Summer Session

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2025 to 8/6/2025

This training is for new administrators who have not been previously trained. The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers to be certified through an appropriate training process. Lead teacher evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews. The district must certify that these lead evaluators have been trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the new APPR regulations. The training that we provide will meet this requirement in the manner prescribed by the SED. You must complete all 4 days for certification.

62. IN-PERSON (morning): Summer Curriculum Version 2.0 Evaluation Criteria and Work Process Orientation

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: All Elementary General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/18/2025

IN PERSON: Are you planning to join us for one or more of our Version 2.0 Summer Curriculum Input Workshops? If so, you are required to complete this orientation session first to learn about the evaluation criteria and work process that we will use. You can attend either this morning session or the one in the afternoon. We value your participation, and we hope you will join us!

63. IN-PERSON (afternoon): Summer Curriculum Version 2.0 Evaluation Criteria and Work Process Orientation

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: All Elementary General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/18/2025

IN PERSON: Are you planning to join us for one or more of our Version 2.0 Summer Curriculum Input Workshops? If so, you are required to complete this orientation session first to learn about the evaluation criteria and work process that we will use. You can attend either this afternoon session or the one in the morning. We value your participation, and we hope you will join us!

64. IN-PERSON: Summer Curriculum Input for Grade 1 Sending Messages with Light and Sound Version 2.0

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Grade 1 General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/19/2025

IN PERSON: Have you recently taught Grade 1 Sending Messages with Light and Sound, and will you teach it again next school year? If so, we invite you to bring your feedback, creative thoughts, and ideas to join us for a Version 2.0 curriculum development workshop for this unit! You will have an opportunity to deeply evaluate the unit against research-based criteria and to share your experiences from the classroom when teaching this unit to your students. There is a mandatory half-day session (either morning or afternoon) about the evaluation criteria and work process that must be completed on August 18th in order to participate in this workshop. We need your input, and we hope you will join us! There will be an hour lunch on your own.

65. IN-PERSON: Summer Curriculum Input for Grade 3 Investigating Weather and Climate Version 2.0

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Grade 3 General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/19/2025

IN PERSON: Have you recently taught Grade 3 Investigating Weather and Climate, and will you teach it again next school year? If so, we invite you to bring your feedback, creative thoughts, and ideas to join us for a Version 2.0 curriculum development workshop for this unit! You will have an opportunity to deeply evaluate the unit against research-based criteria and to share your experiences from the classroom when teaching this unit to your students. There is a mandatory half-day session (either morning or afternoon) about the evaluation criteria and work process that must be completed on August 18th in order to participate in this workshop. We need your input, and we hope you will join us! There will be an hour lunch on your own.

66. IN-PERSON: Summer Curriculum Input for Grade K Pushes and Pulls Version 2.0

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Kindergarten General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/19/2025

IN PERSON: Have you recently taught Grade K Pushes and Pulls, and will you teach it again next school year? If so, we invite you to bring your feedback, creative thoughts, and ideas to join us for a Version 2.0 curriculum development workshop for this unit! You will have an opportunity to deeply evaluate the unit against research-based criteria and to share your experiences from the classroom when teaching this unit to your students. There is a mandatory half-day session (either morning or afternoon) about the evaluation criteria and work process that must be completed on August 18th in order to participate in this workshop. We need your input, and we hope you will join us! There will be an hour lunch on your own.

67. IN-PERSON: Summer Curriculum Input for Grade 3 Invisible Forces Version 2.0

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Grade 3 General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2025

IN PERSON: Have you recently taught Grade 3 Invisible Forces, and will you teach it again next school year? If so, we invite you to bring your feedback, creative thoughts, and ideas to join us for a Version 2.0 curriculum development workshop for this unit! You will have an opportunity to deeply evaluate the unit against research-based criteria and to share your experiences from the classroom when teaching this unit to your students. There is a mandatory half-day session (either morning or afternoon) about the evaluation criteria and work process that must be completed on August 18th in order to participate in this workshop. We need your input, and we hope you will join us! There will be an hour lunch on your own.

68. IN-PERSON: Summer Curriculum Input for Grade 5 Toys Matter Version 2.0

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Grade 5 General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2025

IN PERSON: Have you recently taught Grade 5 Toys Matter, and will you teach it again next school year? If so, we invite you to bring your feedback, creative thoughts, and ideas to join us for a Version 2.0 curriculum development workshop for this unit! You will have an opportunity to deeply evaluate the unit against research-based criteria and to share your experiences from the classroom when teaching this unit to your students. There is a mandatory half-day session (either morning or afternoon) about the evaluation criteria and work process that must be completed on August 18th in order to participate in this workshop. We need your input, and we hope you will join us! There will be an hour lunch on your own.

69. IN-PERSON: Summer Curriculum Input for Grade K Weather for Kindergarten Version 2.0

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Kindergarten General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2025

IN PERSON: Have you recently taught Grade K Weather for Kindergarten, and will you teach it again next school year? If so, we invite you to bring your feedback, creative thoughts, and ideas to join us for a Version 2.0 curriculum development workshop for this unit! You will have an opportunity to deeply evaluate the unit against research-based criteria and to share your experiences from the classroom when teaching this unit to your students. There is a mandatory half-day session (either morning or afternoon) about the evaluation criteria and work process that must be completed on August 18th in order to participate in this workshop. We need your input, and we hope you will join us! There will be an hour lunch on your own.

70. IN-PERSON: Summer Curriculum Input for Grade 2 Save the Bees! Version 2.0

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Grade 2 General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/21/2025

IN PERSON: Have you recently taught Grade 2 Save the Bees!, and will you teach it again next school year? If so, we invite you to bring your feedback, creative thoughts, and ideas to join us for a Version 2.0 curriculum development workshop for this unit! You will have an opportunity to deeply evaluate the unit against research-based criteria and to share your experiences from the classroom when teaching this unit to your students. There is a mandatory half-day session (either morning or afternoon) about the evaluation criteria and work process that must be completed on August 18th in order to participate in this workshop. We need your input, and we hope you will join us! There will be an hour lunch on your own.

71. IN-PERSON: Summer Curriculum Input for Grade 4 Earth Processes in NYS Version 2.0

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Grade 4 General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/21/2025

IN PERSON: Have you recently taught Grade 4 Earth Processes in NYS, and will you teach it again next school year? If so, we invite you to bring your feedback, creative thoughts, and ideas to join us for a Version 2.0 curriculum development workshop for this unit! You will have an opportunity to deeply evaluate the unit against research-based criteria and to share your experiences from the classroom when teaching this unit to your students. There is a mandatory half-day session (either morning or afternoon) about the evaluation criteria and work process that must be completed on August 18th in order to participate in this workshop. We need your input, and we hope you will join us! There will be an hour lunch on your own.

72. IN-PERSON: Summer Curriculum Input for Grade 5 Deer, Deer Everywhere! Version 2.0

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Grade 5 General Education and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/21/2025

IN PERSON: Have you recently taught Grade 5 Deer, Deer Everywhere!, and will you teach it again next school year? If so, we invite you to bring your feedback, creative thoughts, and ideas to join us for a Version 2.0 curriculum development workshop for this unit! You will have an opportunity to deeply evaluate the unit against research-based criteria and to share your experiences from the classroom when teaching this unit to your students. There is a mandatory half-day session (either morning or afternoon) about the evaluation criteria and work process that must be completed on August 18th in order to participate in this workshop. We need your input, and we hope you will join us! There will be an hour lunch on your own.

73. Manga Goes to School: A Book Study

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 9/5/2025

Curious about manga and unsure where to start? This book study is for you! We'll read and discuss the book Manga Goes to School, which explores everything from the basics of manga to how it fits into the curriculum. We'll also look at recommended sources and titles for K-12 to guide you in your collection development.

Prior to the start of the book study, you will need to secure your own copy of Manga Goes to School by Ashley Hawkins, Emily Ratica, Sara Smith, Julie Stivers, and Sybil "Mouna" Toure.

The book study will be asynchronous and hosted on Schoology, with weekly discussions starting on July 11th and continuing until August 29th.

Please register by June 20th.

If you are a librarian in Monroe One, you can register here: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13458&I=5045885