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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. Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) Q&A

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: All school staff

Dates: 10/16/2024 to 4/23/2025

Are you new to SIFE? Do you have questions about instruction and/or programming to meet the needs of SIFE? Join Mid-West RBERN for a 1.5 hour SIFE Q&A. We will provide technical assistance and resources to help you meet the needs of SIFE in your district. Come to the sessions that work for you. The ZOOM link will be sent to registrants on the morning of the meeting.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Advanced Coaching Roundtable

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 11/20/2024 to 4/23/2025

The Advanced Coaching RoundTable provides an opportunity for you to collaborate and problem-solve with fellow instructional support specialists and coaches in any content area. The Advanced Coaching Roundtable is intended for experienced coaches with more than a year of coaching experience.

The agenda for these meetings will be driven by the interests and needs of the group and feedback will be gathered to determine topics. There will be ample opportunity for collegial discussions and exploration of research on most effective instructional coaching practices.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Teaching Basics 104: English Language Learners, An Overview

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Spring 2025 Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 3/24/2025

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

New York State's dynamic and diverse student population includes a significant number of English Language Learners (ELLs), presenting both opportunities and challenges for educators. This professional development class is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective support for ELLs, while also aligning with Part 154 regulations. Additionally, participants will explore the many resources NYS provides, including the NYS Department of Education's website along with the Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) and opportunities that exist for multilingual students such as the Seal of Biliteracy program.

Objective 1: Participants will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Part 154 regulations, language proficiency standards, and program models, and review strategies to ensure compliance while meeting the diverse needs of ELL students.

Objective 2: Participants will explore best practices related to English Language Learners across the content areas, focusing on scaffolding techniques and differentiated instruction, while exploring a variety of strategies unique to the needs to ELLs in NYS.

22. Regional School Counselor Annual Professional Development AM Session

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: School Counselors and Administrators

Dates: 3/25/2025

The Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Regional School Counselor group is pleased to offer our annual professional development session for school counselors. This program will consist of 2 half-day programs (same format as previously years). School Counselors should choose either AM or PM when registering. The sessions will include a keynote speaker: Deb Salamone, MS, Ed., CCISM. Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner. Senior Consultant, Transformation in Education. The Keynote address will be on Trauma Responsive Spaces: A Pathway to Flourishing in Education. In this address: We'll start our day centered on environments that help you and your students thrive. By enhancing our current trauma responsive skills and building new ones we can support school communities that foster student resiliency and where we can all flourish. Since schools have moved into this post-COVID space it is evident that we're seeing increased needs of students in many facets of their lives including academic learning, social-emotional growth, and resiliency. As School Counselors, you're charged with modeling best practices with students and supporting staff as they support students. Understanding students' reactions to real or perceived threats, and trauma responsive approaches to support regulation and relationship building will be highlighted. In addition to the keynote there will be breakout sessions with Jane DeRue, Behavioral Health Program Manager, Monroe County Family Access and Connection Team; Andrea Antonetty, Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for Mindfulness, Greece Central School District and Deb Salomone, MS, Ed., CCISM. Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner.

23. 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.

24. Regional School Counselor Annual Professional Development PM Session

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: School Counselors and Administrators

Dates: 3/25/2025

The Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Regional School Counselor group is pleased to offer our annual professional development session for school counselors. This program will consist of 2 half-day programs (same format as previously years). School Counselors should choose either AM or PM when registering. The sessions will include a keynote speaker: Deb Salamone, MS, Ed., CCISM. Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner. Senior Consultant, Transformation in Education. The Keynote address will be on Trauma Responsive Spaces: A Pathway to Flourishing in Education. In this address: We'll start our day centered on environments that help you and your students thrive. By enhancing our current trauma responsive skills and building new ones we can support school communities that foster student resiliency and where we can all flourish. Since schools have moved into this post-COVID space it is evident that we're seeing increased needs of students in many facets of their lives including academic learning, social-emotional growth, and resiliency. As School Counselors, you're charged with modeling best practices with students and supporting staff as they support students. Understanding students' reactions to real or perceived threats, and trauma responsive approaches to support regulation and relationship building will be highlighted. In addition to the keynote there will be breakout sessions with Jane DeRue, Behavioral Health Program Manager, Monroe County Family Access and Connection Team; Andrea Antonetty, Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for Mindfulness, Greece Central School District and Deb Salomone, MS, Ed., CCISM. Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner.

25. TCIS Refresher

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 4/3/2025

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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.

26. Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 4/7/2025

Starting Soon
Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development for Churchville, Hilton and York In-Person at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES 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. New to NYSESLAT Training

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Certified Teachers & Administrators who have not previously trained in NYSESLAT administration

Dates: 4/7/2025

Starting Soon
This training is intended for certified educators or administrators who are new to administering the NYSESLAT. Participants will learn how to prepare for testing and administer all four components of the test and practice scoring the speaking portion. Optional writing scoring materials will be available for participants to interact with on their own. PLEASE NOTE: If you have administered the NYSESLAT before, please do not sign up for this training. This is for new participants only.

28. Introduction to the Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: CR Part 154 Coordinators, ELL/Bilingual Teachers, Central Office Staff

Dates: 4/10/2025

Closed
Join MidWest RBERN and the MLS team: The Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener (MLS) is a diagnostic tool used in the intake process for Newcomer students. It is a recommended tool for identifying SIFE-Students with Interrupted/Inconsistent Formal Education. The MLS evaluates students' abilities in Reading comprehension and Math in their home language. The MLS can be accessed for free by all schools in New York State and is available in 19 languages. This introductory webinar provides an overview of the tests, a walkthrough of the website interface, and there will be time for questions and answers. A ZOOM link will be sent to registrants on the morning of the session. CTLE credit is available for participants.

29. 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.

30. Community Schools 101-Spring 2025

Program: Community Schools

Dates: 4/22/2025

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the community schools strategy. The workshop will be content focused in the morning and team discussion focused in the afternoon.

31. Regional ACT Work Ready Communities Educator Summit

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: School Administrators, teachers, career counselors

Dates: 4/24/2025

Join fellow K-12 and post-secondary educators, counselors and workforce professionals for the Regional ACT Work Ready Communities Educator Summit on Thursday, April 24 at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES. This free, full-day event will explore how skills-based credentialing connects education to workforce needs, helping students build meaningful careers and strengthening the region's economy. At the summit, attendees will: ✔ Gain insights from industry experts on career readiness and credentialing ✔ Learn how WorkKeys Assessments and the National Career Readiness Certificate support student success ✔ Engage in collaborative discussions with educators and workforce leaders Breakfast and lunch are provided, and registration is free. Find more details at http://www.monroe2boces.org/workready.

32. Schoolinks Lunch and Learn

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 4/25/2025

New
Join us for lunch, provided by Schoolinks, 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 Schoolinks as you learn and connect!

33. Designing Effective Assessments: Aligning to Next Generation Standards Math REGENTS

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: High School Math Teachers

Dates: 4/29/2025

Join us for a focused professional development session designed to enhance your assessment practices for Regents level courses. This workshop will emphasize the importance of aligning assessments with established standards to ensure student success. This session is ideal for educators looking to improve their assessment practices and foster a rigorous academic environment. Join us to refine your skills and enhance your students' learning experiences! Join math professionals from Monroe One, Monroe 2-Orleans, and Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES for an enriching collaboration as we delve into the changes and implications for our instructional practices. *BOCE 2 component districts ONLY*

34. 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

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.

35. Maia Learning Lunch and Learn

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 4/29/2025

New
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!

36. Your Students, My Students, OUR Students: Thinking Like a Universal Designer with Lee Ann Jung

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers and Related Services Grades K - 12

Dates: 5/1/2025

Every classroom is filled with students who bring their own unique strengths, challenges, and ways of learning. As educators, we workhand to meet each learner where they are, but traditional structure softens lead us to think in terms of who needs support, who is ready for a challenge, and who falls somewhere in between. In reality, every student has a dynamic and jagged learning profile-one that can't be neatly categorized. What if we designed experiences from the start to anticipate and remover barriers for diverse profiles? In this session, we'll go beyond the basics of UDL and explore what it truly means to think like a universal designer. Together we will: -Explore the Mindset of a Universal Designer. We'll discover how this type of thinking about learner variability transforms how we approach instructional design. - Apply a Protocol with Thinking Routines that Drive Design-Based Problem-Solving. - Experience the Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration. *Bring a unit or lesson you'd like to refine and get ready to design for ALL of OUR students! *

37. 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

Closed
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.

38. 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

39. Naviance Virtual Lunch and Learn

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 5/5/2025

New
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.

40. 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.

41. 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!

We will be hosting the same event on April 25th at Monroe One BOCES: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13458&I=5045911

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.

42. 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
New
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!

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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.

46. 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!

47. May SLS Council PD Session

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 5/21/2025

Morning PD session for our SLS Council

48. May SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 5/21/2025

SLS Council Meeting.

49. TCIS Refresher for DISTRICT Employees

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 5/22/2025

New
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.

50. 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
New
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!

51. 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.

52. 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.

53. 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

New
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.

54. TCIS Refresher

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 5/29/2025

Closed
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.

55. 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.

56. 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.

57. 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

New
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.

58. 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).

59. 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).

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. Designing Effective Assessments: Aligning to Next Generation Standards Math K-8

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-8 Teachers

Dates: 6/3/2025

Join us for a focused professional development session designed to enhance your assessment practices for Grades K-8. This workshop will emphasize the importance of aligning assessments with established standards to ensure student success. This session is ideal for educators looking to improve their assessment practices and foster a rigorous academic environment. Join us to refine your skills and enhance your students' learning experiences! Join math professionals from Monroe 1, Monroe 2-Orleans, and Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES for an enriching collaboration as we delve into the changes and implications for our instructional practices. *BOCES 2 Component districts ONLY*

63. 1- Day Grading for Equity Network Convening

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 6/4/2025

New
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

64. 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.

65. 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*

66. 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*

67. 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