Frontline Education

1. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 1

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Teachers K-5

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 5/13/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

2. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 1 Brockport, Hilton, Spencerport & Wheatland ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 5/13/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

3. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 2

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 5/20/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

4. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 2 Brockport, Hilton, Spencerport & Wheatland ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 5/20/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

5. From Huh? to Aha! Supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) without the TESOL Certification

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers who are serving as ENL Teachers but do not have TESOL certification

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/21/2026

This foundational course is designed for educators who are filling the role of English as a New Language (ENL) teacher, but do not hold TESOL certification. Recognizing that all teachers are teachers of ELLs, the course equips participants with practical strategies, cultural insights, and instructional techniques to foster inclusive and effective learning environments. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and a deeper understanding of how to connect with ELLs in their classrooms. Virtual Meetings will be after school. Specific times will be determined by group availability. **Books will be loaned to the first ten registered participants; all others will need to obtain a copy of Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners! An Illustrated Guide by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and Valentina Gonzalez.**

6. Midwest Region New York Seal of Biliteracy Network

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: K12 education professionals

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 4/16/2026

The Mid-west Region New York State Seal of Biliteracy Network is a regional network of educators interested in learning how to effectively plan for, implement, and grow your school's New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) program. Participants will share ideas and resources with other area educators involved with the NYSSB and will learn about other best practices related to the seal. Whether your district currently offers the seal or is looking to get started, this network is for you!

7. ELL Administrator Community

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Part 154 Coordinators and Administrators Responsible for Implementing ELL Programming and Policy in their Districts

Dates: 9/23/2025 to 3/17/2026

This community is a support forum for administrators responsible for the education of English language learners (ELLs). This year, we are combining the New & Seasoned ELL Coordinator Groups for our monthly meetings. Meetings will be held virtually using the same link each month. Part I of each meeting will be dedicated to news, updates, and learning that will be recorded for those unable to join. In Part II, we will turn the recording off to more deeply engage and discuss in an open forum format. ELL Administrators are highly encouraged to sign up, whether they can join 0 meetings or all 7. Topics covered include: ELL ID, Testing Administration, Translation & Interpretation, NYSITELL, NYSESLAT, CEEPs, Best Practices, and Programming.

8. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 3

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/27/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

9. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 3 Brockport, Hilton, Spencerport & Wheatland ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/27/2026

Math

Wait List

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

10. Regents Life Science: Biology Investigations Workshop

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Biology Teachers

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 9/25/2025

Science

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

11. Ongoing Professional Development - Group 2

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Trained Reading Recovery Teachers

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 5/29/2026

NOTE: This professional development is open to trained Reading Recovery Teachers who participate in the Reading Recovery service. 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

12. Ongoing Professional Development - Group 1

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Trained Reading Recovery Teachers

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 5/29/2026

NOTE: This professional development is open to trained Reading Recovery Teachers who participate in the Reading Recovery service. 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

13. Regional PD Coordinator meetings

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: PD Coordinators, District Office Administrators

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 5/26/2026

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 Stephanie Smyka at ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

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

14. Regents Earth and Space Science Investigations Workshop

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Earth and Space Science Teachers

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 10/1/2025

Science

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

15. ELL Teacher Leader Cohort

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ELL TOSA or Teacher Leaders

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 5/5/2026

With the increased amount of English Learners enrolling in schools, Districts have begun investing in teacher leadership to support English Learners and their families. If you are a Teacher on Special Assignment, a teacher leader, department chair, or coach for English Learners please join Mid-West RBERN for our ELL Teacher Leader Cohort. We will be meeting virtually every other month for the 2025-2026 school year to information share, problem solve, and provide professional support to one another.

16. Excellence Through the Math Practices Project Year 4: MONROE 2 DISTRICTS

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Math Leaders, Administrators, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/2/2025 to 6/4/2026

Math

Welcome to year four of the Excellence Through the Math Practices Project! Join us again or for the first time! Building on our previous work exploring equitable instruction through the Next Generation Learning Standards, this year's focus will be on implementing the key concepts from the NYS Math Briefs through the 8 Mathematical Practices. Together, we will deepen our understanding of how these practices can actively promote numeracy skill development and support MTSS frameworks to create math classrooms that are truly equitable for ALL students. This collaborative team is open to all math educators eager to lead and refine strategies that foster reasoning, strategic thinking, and meaningful problem-solving. Join us as we translate research-based insights into powerful instructional actions that enhance student success across diverse learning needs.

17. IN-PERSON Grade 3: Where Are the Wolves?

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/2/2025

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.

18. Regional School Counselor Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 6/9/2026

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.

19. Regional Math Leaders MONROE 2 DISTRICTS

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Math Leaders, Administrators, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 6/9/2026

This year, the Regional Math Leaders Group will focus on leading the work of implementing the NYS Numeracy Briefs as we examine and strengthen K-12 math systems across our region. Building on our ongoing commitment to equitable instruction and deep numeracy skill development, this group will provide a platform to receive updates and guidance from NYSED, collaboratively analyze system-wide practices, and share strategies to support student success in math. Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, with invitations sent the day before to all registered participants. Join us to stay informed, lead meaningful change, and advance the goals of the Numeracy Briefs throughout your schools and districts.

20. IN-PERSON Grade 3: Invisible Forces

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/8/2025

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

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 5/21/2026

Math

Join our team focused on examining New York State and local math data to support ALL students. 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!

22. Regional Social Studies Leaders Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

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

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 2/11/2026

Monroe One and Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES are pleased to offer a Regional Social Studies Leaders Group again for the 2025-2026 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.

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

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: All School Staff

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 4/8/2026

Please join Mid-West RBERN for drop-in technical assistance around the identification, placement, programming, and best practices for Students with Interrupted Formal Education. Anyone with questions about SIFE is welcome.

24. IN-PERSON (at Gananda CSD): The 123s of PLDs

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Grades 3-12 Teachers of Science

Dates: 10/16/2025

IN PERSON: Join us as we figure out how to help our young scientists excel! We will dive into the NYS Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs) to understand their relationship to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. You will walk away with a solid process for helping students perform at high levels in your own classroom.

25. IN-PERSON: Regents Life Science: Biology NYSSLS Curriculum Cohort

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 4/20/2026

Closed

This new cohort provides an opportunity for Regents Life Science: Biology 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.

26. Positive Intelligence Powered Team with Maureen Stone

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 5/12/2026

*This training is for those who previously took the Foundations Training*

Delivering mental fitness training helps teams and organizations achieve their full potential for performance, well-being and happiness. You can employ Positive Intelligence in team meetings, individual work and all aspects of life.

The operating system of Positive Intelligence includes three focuses: Self-Command, Recognizing and reducing the impact of out Saboteurs and operating from Sage Perspectives.

Teams receiving mental fitness sessions assists in enhancing performance, communication and collaboration.

The goal of this program is for a lifestyle change and includes:

- 7 Positive Intelligence Foundation on hour virtual sessions

- Provides access to one year of the daily fitness Positive Intelligence app including daily mental fitness exercises, coach challenges, journal and the audio book of Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

- Facilitate/ monitor private on-line text group for participants for group communication throughout program duration.

- Access to ongoing PQ Applications in GROW

- 16 hours (7 modules) of PQ Powered Team Assessment

- Family Engagement - up to 4 family members enrollment in Positive Intelligence 7-week Foundation program at no extra cost.

27. Regional Counseling Schoolinks User Group Meetings

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Counselors

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 1/16/2026

Discuss how you are using Schoolinks in your district.

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

Collaborate: Connect with counselors from the region as you learn how districts are building and tracking their Counseling initiatives with Schoolinks!

Plan:Create an action plan with Schoolinks and your team as you learn key insights from your colleagues!

28. IN-PERSON Grade 2: Earth's Features

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/30/2025

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.

29. 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: 11/12/2025 to 5/20/2026

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.

30. Mid-West Regional Checkpoint B World Language Regional Assessment Writing

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2025 to 1/29/2026

Mid-West Regional Checkpoint B World Language Regional Assessment Writing Please join the Midwest Joint Managment Team - Genessee Valley BOCES, Monroe One BOCES, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, and WFL BOCES, and Candace Black, World Language Associate from the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, in regional assessment writing sessions for Checkpoint B - Spanish, French and German. Teachers will work directly with NYSED and BOCES staff to write assessments based upon the new World Language Standards. Participants also will participate in a Final Eyes Review of the Assessments - to take place during the January dates listed below.

31. Three-Dimensional Assessment Writing for Secondary Teachers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Science Teachers in grades 6-12

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 11/18/2025

Come join BOCES 4 Science for a 2-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments and also to evaluate assessments written by others. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and the PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

32. Investigation-Style Lesson/Lab Writing for Secondary Teachers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Science Teachers in grades 6-12

Dates: 12/4/2025

Come write investigation-style lessons/labs in order to help prepare your students for successful completion of the NYS Investigations. Support will be provided by a facilitator who has created example lessons to share with you. You will be guided through the steps of the writing process in the morning, then provided work time in the afternoon to create your own lesson(s) and/or lab(s). You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

33. Book Party - A Collaborative Book Review Experience for School Librarians

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/8/2025

Join fellow school librarians for Book Party, an engaging professional development opportunity designed to inspire conversation, collaboration, and informed collection development! In this interactive session, participants will read, write, and share book reviews, building a valuable resource for their libraries while discovering fresh titles to support student learning and engagement.

Throughout the event, librarians will:

-Select and review new books across various genres, formats, and reading levels.

-Share insights on literary merit, student appeal, and curriculum connections.

-Exchange reviews with colleagues to broaden perspectives and strengthen selection decisions.

-Build a communal database of trusted, peer-reviewed book recommendations for collection development.

Whether you're looking to diversify your collection, find hidden gems, or engage in meaningful discussions with fellow professionals, Book Party is the perfect space to celebrate reading, refine selection strategies, and strengthen your library's offerings.

You can earn up to 14 credits for your work in this asynchronous course. Each book you read and review will earn credits- the number of credits varies based on the type of book.

This session is only open to school librarians in the Monroe One and Monroe 2 regions.

34. IN-PERSON: Digital Star Lab Certification Workshop

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: K-12 teachers of science

Dates: 12/9/2025

The Digital Star Lab is a digital star dome or portable planetarium. Join us to be trained on using this amazing piece of equipment that can easily show the following objects: stars in the Northern and Southern hemispheres, an annalema, eclipses (without fear of them being blocked by clouds), transits, views of the solar system from other moons and planets. The Digital Star Lab has the capacity to comfortably seat 30 K-6 students or 24 7-12 students. We hope to see you at this workshop so that you will be able to share this wonderful experience with your students!

35. The Art and Science of Effective Prompting during Reading

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, reading specialists and literacy leaders

Dates: 1/5/2026

READING

Asynchronous

Starting Soon

This 1-hour zoom session explores what the current research indicates about the use of the three cueing systems (MSV) during reading. Common misunderstandings around this hotly debated topic will be addressed. This session is part of our series reviewing topics relating to the Science of Reading in early literacy instruction. The sessions are based in part on guidance provided by NYSED's Literacy Initiative and the Science of Reading Brief Series released in January 2024. Though it is recommended to attend all six sessions, it is not required.

36. Book Study: How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive by Jennifer Brown

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Teachers, Administrators and anyone intersted in helping to create a beloinging environment where everyone can thrive

Dates: 1/7/2026 to 2/11/2026

Closed

In this training 6-12 grade teachers will learn how to address decoding, fluency, and comprehension challenges while seamlessly integrating literacy support into content instruction. Empower students with tools to build confidence, engage deeply with texts and succeed academically.
Based on book, Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers, by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Sarah Ortega, Kierstan Barbee, Aida Allen-Rotell, this workshop equips participants to:

• Gain evidence-based approaches to improve reading skills in older students.

• Learn to seamlessly integrate reading support with subject instruction.

• Boost student engagement and self-efficacy in reading.

• Foster a positive reading identity and create a literacy-rich classroom.

Each participant will receive a book, and the price is included in the cost!

42. January SLS Council PD Session

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 1/12/2026

SLS PD Session

43. January SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 1/12/2026

SLS Council Meeting

44. APPR Recertification for Lead Evaluators of Principals ONLINE

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Principal Evaluators

Dates: 1/12/2026

APPR

This half day training is in compliance with The New York State Education Department APPR regulation. This regulation requires all evaluators of principals to be annually re-certified through an appropriate training process. Lead principal evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews. The district must certify that these lead evaluators have been re-trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the APPR regulations. This training will meet the requirement in the manner prescribed by the NYSED. The recertification training for Principal evaluators is virtual.

The training will be virtual using ZOOM and the link will be sent via email 24 hours before the training.

45. Youth Mental Health First Aid

Program: Community Schools

Audience: Youth-serving professionals who would like additional tools to help the young people in their care.

Dates: 1/13/2026

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

46. Mentoring that Matters, Initial Training

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/13/2026

This full-day training will provide district mentors with the required training needed to work with proteges. This training is in accordance with the NYSED Mentoring requirements and uses the Mentoring that Matters program. Mentors will receive the book, Mentoring Matters, and an additional workbook of materials for use with their proteges.

47. NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Administrators and School Leaders

Dates: 1/14/2026

Closed

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK to Grade 5, as well as how this connects to inquiry-based learning. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

48. CEEP Support and Guidance Workshop

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators Responsible for Completing the CEEP (Comprehensive ELL Education Plan)

Dates: 1/15/2026

All NYS school districts are required to submit a Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP). This session will support administrators responsible for the CEEP. Participants will walk through the submission guide and have an opportunity to ask questions. Please note that the completed CEEP, along with all required documentation, must be submitted to the New York State Education Department (SED) by February 28, 2026. THIS SESSION WILL BE ONLINE VIA ZOOM. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE THE FORM TO ACCESS THE ZOOM LINK THE DAY BEFORE.

49. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 1 A Bunny's Life

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/15/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

50. Exploring NYS Numeracy Briefs 3 & 4: Strategies to Strengthen Student Numeracy

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/15/2026

Math

In this one-hour online professional development session, participants will explore NYS Numeracy Briefs 3 and 4, focusing on high-leverage mathematical content and instructional practices. We will identify essential math concepts and effective teaching strategies that have the greatest impact on student learning and engagement.

51. Regional Counseling Schoolinks User Group Meetings

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Dates: 1/16/2026

Discover how Copilot Chat (free) and Microsoft 365 Copilot work together to accelerate everyday tasks for educators and staff. We'll cover practical prompts, time saving workflows in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams, and how enterprise data protection keeps district information secure. Leave with ready to use examples tailored to K 12 that you can apply the same day.

We offer no-cost registration to ensure the event is accessible to all.

63. Getting Started with Copilot: From Copilot Chat (free) to Microsoft 365 Copilot

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators, Administrators and Support Staff

Dates: 1/28/2026

Artificial Intelligence

New

Discover how Copilot Chat (free) and Microsoft 365 Copilot work together to accelerate everyday tasks for educators and staff. We'll cover practical prompts, time saving workflows in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams, and how enterprise data protection keeps district information secure. Leave with ready to use examples tailored to K 12 that you can apply the same day.

We offer no-cost registration to ensure the event is accessible to all.

64. Rethinking Grading: Why Do We Do What We've Always Done? Exploring Meaningful Alternatives

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 1/28/2026

Many educators adopt grading practices based on what worked for them as students-often without formal training in assessment best practices. But traditional grading methods don't always align with what we now understand about student learning and motivation. In this session, we'll critically examine the "why” behind common grading practices and consider possible alternatives that could better support all learners. What small, intentional shifts can we make that lead to big impacts in student success? Remember: learning something new today doesn't mean what you did yesterday was wrong-it means you're making tomorrow even better.

65. New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Administration Training for Returning Teachers

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Teachers who will be administering the NYSAA during the 2025-26 school year who administered the NYSAA in the past 2 years.

Dates: 1/29/2026

This half-day training is for teachers who will be administering the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for the 2025-2026 school year and also administered the NYSAA during the 2024-2025 school-year. This session will include reviewing all of the requirements of the NYSAA by watching the required training video together, taking the 4 required quizzes, sharing best practices with each other, and providing an opportunity for teachers to begin completing the First Contact Surveys and Personal Needs and Preferences for each of their students as well as planning for the assessment window. NYSED requires all teachers administering the NYSAA to complete a training session each year. Participants will need access to their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

66. Building and Governing Copilot Agents for K 12

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Instructional, Technology and Administrative Staff

Dates: 1/29/2026

Artificial Intelligence

New

Learn how to design, publish, and manage Copilot Agents that automate common district workflows (e.g., curriculum planning, helpdesk triage, and reporting). We'll walk through agent design patterns, grounding with approved content, and governance practices such as acceptable use, lifecycle management, and compliance. You'll leave with a blueprint and starter scenarios that align to education data protection requirements.

Please note: To get the full experience of the training attendees should have the Paid version of Microsoft CoPilot.

We offer no-cost registration to ensure the event is accessible to all.

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/3/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

74. Mid-West Regional Checkpoint A World Language Regional Assessment Writing

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 2/4/2026

New

Mid-West Regional Checkpoint A World Language Regional Assessment Writing Please join the Midwest Joint Management Team - Genessee Valley BOCES, Monroe One BOCES, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, and WFL BOCES, in regional assessment writing sessions for Checkpoint A - Spanish, French, Italian and German. Teachers will work together to create new editions of Checkpoint A Assessments based upon the new World Language Standards.

75. CEEP Support and Guidance Workshop

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators Responsible for Completing the CEEP

Dates: 2/5/2026

All NYS school districts are required to submit a Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP). This session will support administrators responsible for the CEEP. Participants will walk through the submission guide and have an opportunity to ask questions. Please note that the completed CEEP, along with all required documentation, must be submitted to the New York State Education Department (SED) by February 28, 2026. THIS SESSION WILL BE ONLINE VIA ZOOM. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE THE FORM TO ACCESS THE ZOOM LINK THE DAY BEFORE.

76. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade MS Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: MS Science Teachers

Dates: 2/5/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

77. Exploring NYS Numeracy Briefs 5, 6 & 7: Strategies to Strengthen Student Numeracy

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All math teachers, leaders, and specialists

Dates: 2/5/2026

Math

In this one-hour online professional development, participants will explore NYS Numeracy Briefs 5, 6, and 7. We'll examine effective assessment practices, discuss the role and challenges of using mathematical representations, and deepen understanding of how to use and adapt curriculum materials to enhance student learning and engagement in math.

78. Portrait of a Graduate and Full Implementation

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Teacher Leaders and Instructional Personnel

Dates: 2/5/2026

Focus on the finalized NYS Portrait of a Graduate and what full implementation will look like for the 2029 cohort and beyond. Learn about the new statewide transcript, proficiency expectations, and how these changes will support student success after graduation.

Outcomes:
- Analyze the components of the Portrait of a Graduate
- Prepare for new proficiency and transcript requirements
- Plan for supporting students through transition

79. IN-PERSON Grade 4: Powering Thru the Fair

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/10/2026

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.

80. Portrait of a Graduate and Full Implementation

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Teacher Leaders and Instructional Personnel

Dates: 2/10/2026

Focus on the finalized NYS Portrait of a Graduate and what full implementation will look like for the 2029 cohort and beyond. Learn about the new statewide transcript, proficiency expectations, and how these changes will support student success after graduation.

Outcomes:
- Analyze the components of the Portrait of a Graduate
- Prepare for new proficiency and transcript requirements
- Plan for supporting students through transition

81. Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education - Cohort 9

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-12 Regular and Special Education/ENL Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologist, and School Counselors

Dates: 2/11/2026 to 6/4/2026

DISTRICT PRE-APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

This is a 6 full-day in person CR-S education training.
The sessions will be co-facilitated with 4 individuals from districts who have already been trained to build their competency and capacity in executing the Culturally Responsive Sustaining (CR-S) education training. The CR-SE co-facilitation team will co-facilitate the CR-S education content, in which an NYU Metro Center IESC associate will coach CR-SE co-facilitators before each upcoming session, co-present during the sessions, and observe district CR-SE trainers. After the session, feedback will be offered to the CR-SE co-facilitators. This session will help educators shift deficit thinking mindsets, specifically focusing on how race, identity, power, and privilege create education barriers that have historically created educational inequities for marginalized children and families. The CR-S education series supports the development of educators' ability to use race and culture to improve educational outcomes (Howard, 2010) and supports educators' engagement in a process of self-transformation in order to ensure equitable outcomes for every student (Banks, 2007). In this session, we will explore how microaggression, stereotype threat, and risk and protective factors are central in considering the role that schools have in creating welcoming, affirming, and validating environments, inclusive curriculum and rigorous instruction that mitigate vulnerability.

Session 5 and 6 will focus on identifying CR-S education school and classroom practices, developing competency around using the CRE Toolkit (CRE Curriculum Audit, CR-SE problem solving teams, CR-SE classroom tool), and developing district/school level Guardians of Equity teams.

82. Regents Earth and Space Science Investigations Workshop

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Earth and Space Science Teachers

Dates: 2/11/2026 to 2/12/2026

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

83. Regents Physical Science: Chemistry Investigations Workshop

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Certified Chemistry Teachers

Dates: 2/12/2026 to 2/13/2026

Science Offering

Closed

Join our instructional specialists for an informative, hands-on 2-day workshop that will help you understand expectations, practice activities, and collaborate with others to discuss implementations for all three NYSED Chemistry Investigations. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum.

This workshop is open to certified Chemistry teachers only.
Please be sure to bring your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to consist of safety glasses or goggles and a rubberized apron or lab coat, as we will be boiling water.

You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

84. TCIS Recertification

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 2/12/2026

Recertification

Early 2026

TCIS

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 COMPNENT: you will be asked to participate in a required physical component to this training to be re-certified. 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.

85. Book Study - Get Free: Antibias Literacy Instruction for Stronger Readers, Writers, and Thinkers by Tricia Ebarvia

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: 5th-12th grade educators, ENL teachers, literacy teachers, instructional coaches, team leaders

Dates: 2/12/2026 to 4/16/2026

Closed

This book study will meet online three times to discuss Tricia Ebarvia's book, "Get Free." Participants will have asynchronous learning to do before attending the discussion groups. Tricia Ebarvia asks us these questions: What would it mean to truly "get free” as an educator? How can we identify and challenge bias in our reading and writing curriculum and instruction? How can we support students in becoming empathetic, engaged individuals who can communicate with the world through reading and writing skills developed with compassion and critical thinking? This book study will give participants the resources needed to answer these questions and build their skills in developing stronger readers, writers, and thinkers. They will learn about antibias literacy instruction through topics such as community, identity, critical conversations, and perspective-taking. Participants will learn about strategies for scaffolding instruction as well as classroom structures and routines that support critical listening, open, authentic conversation, and writing responses. The first 12 participants to register will have an opportunity to borrow a copy of the text, "Get Free." Others will need to purchase the book themselves.

86. APPR Initial Training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Dates: 2/23/2026 to 3/3/2026

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.

87. ONLINE Series: Grade K Worm Scouts

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/23/2026 to 3/9/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

88. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 5 Deer, Deer Everywhere!

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/24/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

89. Standalone Together Session 3

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: K12 ENL Teachers

Dates: 2/24/2026

Standalone Together - Are you an ENL teacher who wonders, "what should I do in my standalone ENL class?” You're not alone! Standalone together will explore the question "How do I get the most out of standalone ENL instruction?” In a three-part series of in-person and online learning, participants will consider: Session 3: How do I monitor my students' progress? How do I share feedback and celebrate their success? How can I use authentic assessments for language learning? Please register for all 3 sessions if completing this professional development as a series.

90. 1-Day Grading Institute

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: District teachers & administrators

Dates: 2/25/2026

Joe Feldman will provide a tailored 1-Day Grading Institute to provide an intensive introduction to improved grading practices. The Institute will include:

- Overview of the history of traditional grading practices and their negative impact on teaching and learning
- Definition of equitable grading and its pillars-Accuracy, Bias-Resistance, and Motivation
- An introduction to some of the equitable grading practices
- Insight into the challenges and possibilities of improved grading, with possible next steps
- Engaging activities to build curiosity and openness to future exploration of grading

91. Three-Dimensional Assessment Writing for Secondary Teachers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Science Teachers in grades 6-12

Dates: 2/25/2026 to 2/26/2026

Come join BOCES 4 Science for a 2-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments and also to evaluate assessments written by others. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and the PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

92. 1-Day Advanced Grading Institute

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: ASI's, Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 2/26/2026

Joe Feldman will provide a tailored 1-Day Grading Institute to build on participants' prior knowledge and experiences with equitable grading.

The Institute will include:
- Re-validation of the purpose and importance of more equitable grading practices
- Deeper exploration of specific equitable grading practices
- Dedicated time and support for participants to plan implementation
- Strengthen commitment, skills, and understanding to sustain momentum for improved grading

93. The Art and Science of Text Types: The When and How

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, reading specialists and literacy leaders

Dates: 3/2/2026

READING

Asynchronous

This 1-hour session explores different text types and what the science is telling us about how we might use them with students, such as decodable texts, leveled texts and high-quality read alouds. This session is part of our series reviewing topics relating to the Science of Reading in early literacy instruction. The sessions are based in part on guidance provided by NYSED's Literacy Initiative and the Science of Reading Brief Series released in January 2024. Though it is recommended to attend all six sessions, it is not required.

94. TCIS FULL Training

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

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

Spring 2026

Intervention

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.

95. Investigation-Style Lesson/Lab Writing for Secondary Teachers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Science Teachers in grades 6-12

Dates: 3/4/2026

Come write investigation-style lessons/labs in order to help prepare your students for successful completion of the NYS Investigations. Support will be provided by a facilitator who has created example lessons to share with you. You will be guided through the steps of the writing process in the morning, then provided work time in the afternoon to create your own lesson(s) and/or lab(s). You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

96. Alternative Grading Practices in Action: Scenarios & Simulations

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Dates: 3/4/2026

As educators, many of us grew up experiencing traditional grading systems-but that doesn't mean those systems work for all students. In fact, research and experience increasingly show that conventional grading can unintentionally disadvantage learners.

This interactive session invites grade 6-12 educators to explore what different grading practices can look like in real classrooms. Through engaging scenarios, we'll simulate alternative grading practices and reflect on their potential to support all students in achieving high standards-without lowering expectations.

Together, we'll consider:

• How different approaches impact student motivation and outcomes

• Instructional and logistical implications for implementation

By the end of our time, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of how you can begin to shift your own practices to better serve every learner.

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

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 3/5/2026

New

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.

98. What is Necessary for Some is Good for All - Adapting Assessment for All Learners ADMIN EDITION

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Administrator Edition

Dates: 3/5/2026

How do you connect your instruction to assessment while keeping equity in mind? It gets overwhelming thinking about all the initiatives we are expected to do, what the research suggests and what we have time to do. By connecting instruction and assessment, we can become more efficient at finding out what students know, understand and can do. Some steps we can take are modifying assessments, providing accommodations, and adapting our instruction to better understand where our students are in their learning. We should be considering the needs of our diverse learners (neuro-diverse, culturally, linguistically, physically, economically, cognitively). These equitable practices contribute to a growth mindset, building hope and motivation while fostering each student's greatest potential. In this series, we will explore strategies to:

• Differentiate assessments based on the student's needs,

• Modify existing assessments,

• Utilize inclusive and best practices to support all learners, and

• Influence student motivation.

99. ONLINE Series: Grade 3 Generations of Butterflies

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 3/5/2026 to 3/19/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

100. The Questions Teachers Ask: Supporting Deeper Thinking for All Learners

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 3/11/2026

Have you ever paused to reflect on the types of questions you ask your students during instruction? Every day, teachers use questions to guide learning, spark curiosity, and check for understanding - but when asked with intention and care, questioning can make all the difference.In this session, we'll explore how thoughtful questioning strategies can deepen student thinking, foster meaningful classroom discussions, and boost engagement. Together, we'll examine how questions can be used not just to assess knowledge, but to build it-by uncovering student thinking and promoting higher-order reasoning.Participants will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use ideas that can transform everyday questioning into a powerful tool for learning.

101. March SLS Council PD Session

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 3/12/2026

SLS PD Session

Professional Development

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Catalog: Monroe-2-Orleans BOCES WEBREG

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