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1. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: Trend Map Summary Reports, and Regents Frequently Tested Standards

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 9/13/2023

EduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

2. DataMate Cohort for GV & W-FL BOCES, Virtual

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Admin Teams, District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 9/20/2023 to 6/12/2024

DataMate is a student assessment and analysis system and the cohort are for districts using DataMate. EduTech is supporting the platform to help with the goal of building a robust data-driven culture, leading to improvement. The cohort is designed to provide leaders with an opportunity to get the most out of the system. One end goal of the cohort is to create a bank of standard-aligned common assessments. Individual districts will have the option to modify the assessments to meet their specific needs and create their own in-house assessments as well. EduTech is excited to be supporting DataMate to continue with the goal of building a robust data-driven culture, leading to improvement. DataMate is a student assessment and analysis system that allows students to build/sharpen their computer-based assessment skills. The student interface parallels Questar's Nextera. In addition, the platform offers numerous student reports and achievement data. Districts will have the tools to create standard-aligned computer-based and paper-based assessments. The system offers existing assessments, a vast question bank and achievement data, allowing district to elevate assessment practices. Because DataMate is new to our region, EduData designed the cohort to support implementation. Day one will take place at each district in the cohort. The following objectives will be addressed during the Cohort:





• Identifying Power Standards based on Achievement Data





• Creating Standards-Based Assessments: formative, common, and summative





• Creating a starting point for backwards design planning





• Identifying gaps in curriculum and or student achievement





• Identifying students' strengths and weaknesses





• Verifying District Instructional Alignment





• Targeting Instruction

3. Explore Native Cultural Representation through an Inquiry Lens

Program: School Library System

Audience: Librarians, K-12 classroom teachers, ELA & Social Studies teachers, coaches and administrators

Dates: 9/26/2023

Now more than ever, educators must develop skills to create inclusive curriculums and affirming environments, in both libraries and classrooms. In a day of interactive learning with school librarians, educators and administrators, Nambe Pueblo scholar and educator Dr. Debbie Reese will share her expertise on the critical analysis of children's and young adult Native literature. In addition, Ganondagan educators and interpreters will provide programming to engage participants with local Seneca culture, including a guided longhouse tour and an introduction to Ganondagan educator resources. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the full Seneca Art & Culture Center and will have the option to walk the Trail of Peace. Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided, please wear comfortable footwear and clothing to explore the Ganondagan grounds.

4. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: Longitudinal Item Difficulty Gap Analysis (3-8 ELA & Math), Regents Longitudinal Gap Analysis

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/11/2023

EduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

5. MTSS & Community Schools Round Table

Program: Professional Development

Audience: MTSS Teams; MTSS Coaches and Coordinators; Building and District Leaders

Dates: 10/12/2023 to 6/5/2024

The MTSS & Community Schools Round Tables offered in partnership with Finger Lakes Community Schools, are designed to bring local MTSS Teams together to learn, share, and to continue to build capacity in our region (and beyond) to ultimately ensure success for our students. The collaborative time is set up with connection and content in the morning, and then dedicated team work time, and support, in the afternoon. October 12th will focus on Tier 1. December 6th will focus on Tier 2. March 6th will focus on Tier 3. June 5th will focus on TFI Action Planning and setting the stage for Summer work as well as the academic year ahead.

Participants from W-FL component districts and community partners can attend free of charge.

Participants from non-WFL component districts can attend at a cost of $436 per person OR $2,000 for teams of 5 or more

6. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: Current Teacher Roster with Prior Year Test Results (ELA & Math 3-8), Regents Distribution of MC Responses with Gap Analysis by Question #

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 11/8/2023

EduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

7. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: Performance Level Summary # and % (3-8 ELA & Math, and Regents)

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 12/13/2023

EduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

8. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: Regional Benchmark Cut points (Select 3-8 Assessments, Individual Student Performance by Subskill, Individual Strengths, and Weaknesses)

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 1/10/2024

EduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

9. Empowering Students through Media Decoding Online Course

Program: School Library System

Dates: 1/17/2024

This online course is geared towards district teams of school librarians and tech integrators who participated in the Project Look Sharp workshop at W-FL BOCES on January 17, 2024 and are ready to take constructivist media decoding (CMD) to the next level. Participants will be trained how to guide students and/or staff through media decoding activities, create and practice leading a media decoding activity of their own and learn how to build on their own experiences to become leaders of media literacy in their schools/districts. Participants will explore how the CMD approach can be used to address current issues related to AI and technology within the broader lens of media literacy and the NYS CS-DF standards. The course will take place from January to May 2024 and will consist of four online 90 minute group sessions led by Project Look Sharp (dates and times TBD) and four 30 minute individual coaching sessions. By the end of the course, each participant will earn a badge from Project Look Sharp as a CMD Trained Facilitator. Participation in the January 17, 2024 in-person workshop is required to participate in the course.

10. Teaching for Truth: Engaging Students in Media Literacy and Technology

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, technology integrators, classroom teachers, instructional coaches

Dates: 1/17/2024

Given the rise of social media, disinformation and Artificial Intelligence, how do we realistically teach students habits of critical thinking about the media messages they see, read and hear? In this interactive full day workshop led by Ithaca College's Project Look Sharp, educators will gain the inspiration, theory, models, and resources to integrate critical thinking about all mediated information into their work with students, across all grade levels and subject areas. Participants will learn how the Project Look Sharp question-based constructivist media decoding approach can be used to connect and engage students to current issues related to AI, technology and social justice within the broader lens of media literacy, while helping them to develop the skills and aptitudes reflected in the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards, the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum (ESIFC) and related subject area standards, including ELA, Social Studies, Science and Health. Lunch will be provided, please bring a device.

11. Friday Coffee Hour

Program: Professional Development

Audience: PK-12 School Leaders

Dates: 1/19/2024 to 5/24/2024

"A school administrator is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” But what happens when you are unsure of the right way? The purpose of these monthly Friday Coffee Hours is to provide an opportunity for school administrators from multiple districts and in multiple positions to come together and connect. Topics for each session will vary and will be based on current educational trends or regional needs. Sessions will be structured so that there is always a shared learning experience, followed by time to process and reflect with others.

While we hope you can attend each month, we know that may not always be possible. Zoom meeting links will be sent out to all that have registered. If there is a month that you can't attend, just let us know!

Cost for our non-subscribing districts will be $25/per session for a total of $125.

12. SchoolTool Dashboard Analysis: Comparative - 1PM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Administrators, MTSS Team

Dates: 2/8/2024

Dashboards provide users with an alternate way to view data and analyze trends. Each dashboard includes a unique selection of data and corresponding presentation tools such as graphs, charts, and tables that can be displayed in a variety of ways. This monthly 60-minute session falls on the second Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM and provides a deep dive of each dashboard module.

13. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: p-Value Reports and Released Question Reports

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 2/14/2024

EEduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

14. Project LookSharp Media Decoding coaching & meeting sessions

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians & tech integrators in the PLS media decoding cohort

Dates: 2/27/2024 to 5/13/2024

Participants in the W-FL BOCES Media Decoding cohort will participate in virtual 4 coaching sessions and 4 cohort meetings with Project Look Sharp.

15. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: Visualizations- Comparing Results to the State, BOCES, County (comparing results to other districts)

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 3/13/2024

EduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

16. SLS Council/Communications Coordinator Meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 3/14/2024

SLS Council/Communications Coordinator meeting (virtual)

17. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: Performance Report with Gap Analysis (3-8 ELA & Math, and Regents)

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 4/10/2024

EduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

18. Discovering Discoverability: Creating Library spaces for the kids that need them most

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 4/23/2024

Who are libraries for? From the way we shelve the books to how we order them, display them, promote them (and everything in between!), traditional library systems were designed to support readers who already know what resources they want, how the library is organized and who understand how to navigate existing search tools. But what about those readers who have no idea what book they want, or even that they want a book at all? What about those readers who don't care how the library is organized and who will never, despite all of our best efforts, learn how to use the catalog? What about those readers who don't embrace reading, school or the library, but need a space where they feel safe, welcomed and seen??? How do we make our library spaces discoverable for all students, not just some? In this session, we will discuss the difference between searchability and discoverability and explore ways to disrupt traditional library practices and then rebuild them for the readers who need them most. With a focus on reimagining library spaces in ways that emphasize discoverability over searchability, this hands-on workshop will unpack how to make big (and small!) changes to school library spaces in a way that refocuses the school library on our most vulnerable readers. Morning refreshments & lunch will be provided, please bring a device.

19. Look a Challenge In the Eye: Defending The rights of readers by creating libraries for all learners

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teams of school librarians and administrators

Dates: 4/24/2024

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With a focus on equity and inclusion, this workshop with Jennifer LaGarde will unpack how to make systemic changes to library policies and procedures in a way that refocuses the school library on our most vulnerable learners and readers to help ensure intellectual freedom and encourage diverse perspectives. We will focus on proactive measures that can be taken to support readers before, during, and after a book has been challenged and discuss resources for helping school librarians and administrators navigate the process. School librarians and administrators will be given time to work in teams to consider how to apply a proactive approach to existing protocols to ensure a cohesive approach to school library collection development and book challenge procotols from a DEI lens. School librarians are asked to attend in building and/or district level teams with an administrator, school counselor and/or other relevant staff member to share ideas and work with. Please bring a device and copies of existing school library related policies and/or collection development guidebooks. Registration starts at 8:30am, breakfast refreshments will be served.

20. An Overview of the NYSED Literacy Briefs

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All educators and administrators P-12

Dates: 4/25/2024 to 6/13/2024

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In January, the New York State Education Department released seven new Literacy Briefs that focus on the science of reading. These briefs are part of the state's initiative to provide literacy support and develop a shared understanding of evidence-based practices in education. Each one-hour session will address 1-2 Literacy Briefs. Deeper work around the briefs will be offered this summer.

April 25: (Literacy Briefs 1 & 2) Science of Reading: What is it? and Science of Reading: Debunking Common Myths

May 2: (Literacy Brief 3) Science of Reading: The Role of Writing

May 23: (Literacy Briefs 4 & 5) Science of Reading: The PreK Years & The Elementary Years

June 6: (Literacy Brief 6) Science of Reading: The Secondary Years

June 13: (Literacy Brief 7) Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy

While educators are encouraged to attend all sessions, we understand if that is not possible. You will only need to register once and will be sent the virtual link prior to each date.

21. SchoolTool Mark Reporting/Rank/GPA - 9-11AM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Guidance Counselors, Secondary Principals

Dates: 4/30/2024

For Guidance Counselors, Principals
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Learn how to lock Class Rank's and GPA's for students and why schools typically do this.

22. SchoolTool Mark Reporting/Rank/GPA - 1-3PM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Guidance Counselors, Secondary Principals

Dates: 5/2/2024

For Guidance Counselors, Principals
Learn how to lock Class Rank's and GPA's for students and why schools typically do this.

23. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Program: Professional Development

Audience: This course is designed for School Personnel

Dates: 5/6/2024 to 5/15/2024

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Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) is a trauma-informed crisis prevention and management system. The TCIS system helps staff create a learning environment that decreases risk factors while increasing protective factors so both students and staff can feel safe. TCIS provides staff an understanding of trauma sensitive practices and skills (co-regulation) to help students learn how to regulate and manage their own emotions. These newly learned skills encourage a greater willingness and capacity for our students to learn.

TCIS helps participants and schools to:

◉ Create a trauma-sensitive environment where students and adults are safe and feel safe within their roles as a staff member
◉ Pro-actively prevent and/or deescalate potential crisis situations with the students they work with
◉ Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to students and staff
◉ Process the crisis event with students and each other to help improve their coping strategies to reduce future risk

24. Building a Restorative Classroom Environment

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Audience: UPK - 12 Educators and School Staff

Dates: 5/6/2024

Students who have a strong attachment with their school community are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, violence and drug or alcohol abuse. Restorative Practices can help every student feel more connected to school and can proactively be used to build relationships, strengthen social and emotional skills, and foster a safe, healthy school climate.

In this workshop, participants will take a deeper dive into best practices and Tier I strategies of the Restorative Practices continuum. Participants will learn how to use affective language, various types of proactive circles, how to plan and facilitate a circle, and tools to create positive culture within a classroom and school.

25. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: Question Analysis Reports

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 5/8/2024

EduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

26. SchoolTool Dashboard Analysis: Graduation Rate - 1PM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Administrators, MTSS Team

Dates: 5/9/2024

Dashboards provide users with an alternate way to view data and analyze trends. Each dashboard includes a unique selection of data and corresponding presentation tools such as graphs, charts, and tables that can be displayed in a variety of ways. This monthly 60-minute session falls on the second Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM and provides a deep dive of each dashboard module.

27. Putting It All Together: Choosing a Curriculum, Selecting Assessments, and Designing Effective Interventions to Meet All Students' Needs

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers

Dates: 5/13/2024

This culminating session will provide participants with the opportunity to synthesize their knowledge of the Science of Reading. There will be an emphasis on application of concepts discussed throughout the series to design system level changes. For example, we will provide tools for districts to evaluate their language arts curriculum and assessments. An examination of district assessment and intervention practices will also occur. Participants will be encouraged to set goals for the following school year with regards to implementation of Science of Reading-aligned instruction and intervention. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

28. Regional DPO Group Meeting - NEWARK

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Dates: 5/14/2024

Join fellow regional DPO's in a quarterly meeting to learn about current data privacy topics, hear from relevant EduTech staff, share and collaborate with colleagues.

29. Data Coordinator Monthly Series V WFL Conference Center 8:30-10:30 + Special Ed Topics 10:30-11:30

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Dates: 5/14/2024

For Data Coordinators to review reporting and verifying for upcoming deadlines. EOY Reporting

30. Diversity and Inclusivity Regional Workshop

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Superintendents and School Leadership Teams

Dates: 5/14/2024

In collaboration with the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS), the Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation (LEAF, Inc.), and Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, we are delighted to extend an invitation to the Diversity and Inclusivity Regional Workshop taking place in Newark, NY.

Mark your calendars for May 14, 2024, as we gather superintendents and their school leadership teams for an event dedicated to advancing the dialogue on diversity and inclusivity while shining a spotlight on initiatives across New York State.

This program is designed to foster meaningful discussions on amplifying the voices of and enhancing outcomes for all students, and empowering teams to cultivate inclusive school communities.

Cost includes breakfast, lunch, and program materials.

Register by May 1, 2024

31. SchoolTool End of Year/Rollover - 1-3PM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Guidance Counselors, Secondary Principals

Dates: 5/14/2024

For Schedulers, Counselors, Principals
This course explores the steps that need to be completed in Schooltool each school year before July 1. In addition, you'll see how students get "grade advanced", which is part of the steps that must be taken before the new school year starts.

32. Teaching AI to Students

Program: EduTech Training

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 5/14/2024

Join us for resources and strategies for teaching AI to students. We will explore the potential benefits and risks of AI while looking at topics like bias in technology and increasing efficiencies. Leave with lesson ideas and resources you can use with your students.

33. Data Coordinator Monthly Series V EduTech LeRoy Center 8:30-10:30 + Special Ed Topics 10:30-11:30

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Dates: 5/15/2024

For Data Coordinators to review reporting and verification process with focus on End of Year Reporting.

34. Coffee Talk - End of Year Verification for the VR-11

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Frontline Users

Dates: 5/15/2024

Review of End of Year Special Education certification for the VR-11. How are students reported, who should be included in the reports, and how to find and correct data reporting errors.

35. Regional DPO Group Meeting - LEROY

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Dates: 5/16/2024

Join fellow regional DPO's in a quarterly meeting to learn about current data privacy topics, hear from relevant EduTech staff, share and collaborate with colleagues.

36. DASA Coordinator Initial Training

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Aspiring DASA Coordinators

Dates: 5/20/2024

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Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA) Certification Training DASA: New York State's Dignity for All Student's Act (Dignity Act) seeks to provide NYS public elementary and secondary school students with a safe, supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is a NYSED approved provider of the Dignity Act certification training.

37. SLS Council/Communications Coordinator Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Librarians, Administrator's

Dates: 5/21/2024

SLS Council/Communications Coordinator meeting

38. Regents Proctor Training

Program: Professional Development

Audience: District and / or Building Administrators Overseeing Regents Exams

Dates: 5/21/2024

This training is a regional requirement for any W-FL district administering Regents exams in June 2024. Attendees must be either the HS administrator, Testing Coordinator, or other District Administrator responsible for overseeing Regents exam proctoring.

The goal of this training is to ensure consistent practices throughout the region around the proctoring protocols for NYS Regents Exams and reduce testing irregularities or misadministrations.

Please Note: If your district already sent a representative to the January 2024 training, you do not need to attend again, unless you would like a refresher.

39. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Computer Science and Digital Fluency for the Future Full Year Participants Spring Institute

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 5/21/2024 to 3/13/2025

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The goal of this "strand” is to create each year a cadre of 60 "unique” K-8 teachers that will support the implementation of the new NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards while also reinforcing an effective use of instructional technology. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 4 additional half day session during the school year, and PLC meetings with UofR mentor, concluding with a presentation of their work in March. In addition to the synchronous online work, there will be asynchronous work that will be assigned.

40. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Computer Science and Digital Fluency for the Future Half Year Participants Spring Institute

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 5/21/2024 to 12/5/2024

The goal of this "strand” is to create each year a cadre of 60 "unique” K-8 teachers that will support the implementation of the new NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards while also reinforcing an effective use of instructional technology. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 2 additional half day session during the school year, concluding with a presentation of their work in December. In addition to the synchronous online work, there will be asynchronous work that will be assigned.

41. Responding to Harm

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Dates: 5/22/2024

While restorative practices are utilized to proactively build relationships and foster a safe school climate, conflict may still occur. Repairing harm through inclusive processes help strengthen connections within a community. Through restorative practices, individuals gain greater understanding of how the actions impact others and are supported in taking accountability.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to respond to conflict and harm that has occurred using more targeted, restorative approaches. Participants will practice using affective language, facilitating a restorative chat, as well as planning for a responsive circle process.

42. Coffee Talk - End of Year Verification for the VR-12

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Frontline Users

Dates: 5/22/2024

Review of End of Year Special Education certification for the VR-12. How are students reported, who should be included in the reports, and how to find and correct data reporting errors.

43. SchoolTool End of Year/Rollover - 9-11AM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Guidance Counselors, Secondary Principals

Dates: 5/23/2024

For Schedulers, Counselors, Principals
This course explores the steps that need to be completed in Schooltool each school year before July 1. In addition, you'll see how students get "grade advanced", which is part of the steps that must be taken before the new school year starts.

44. Youth Mental Health First Aid

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Audience: Community Members, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Service Providers, Administration, Coaches, Case Managers, Faith Community

Dates: 5/31/2024

Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognized mental health awareness program that has been in use since 2001. Mental Health First Aid is listed in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Registry of Evidenced-based programs and practices. The training is eight hours in length and includes a three year national certification. Training is designed to:

• Increase participants' awareness of the signs and symptoms of mental illness.

• Decrease the negative stigma associated with mental illness.

• Empower participants to assist youth who may be struggling with mental illness or challenges.

• Allow participants to better understand the warning signs and risk factors of depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, trauma, eating disorders, substance use disorders and suicide.

• Teach participants a five-step action plan to help an individual in or out of crisis connect to professional care.

Please visit the MHFA national website at https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/.

Please contact Peter Doell at 585-554-6492 or Peter.Doell@wflboces.org with questions and/or registration information.

45. An Overview of the Reading Tiered Fidelity Inventory (R-TFI)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All educators and administrators P-12

Dates: 6/4/2024

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The Reading Tiered Fidelity Inventory is a tool that can be used to assess the implementation of a school-wide reading model through an MTSS approach. The inventory allows a school or district team to determine areas of strength and weakness so action steps can be taken to ensure that students are learning to read in a systematic manner that leads to proficiency. This one-hour virtual session will provide an overview of the (R)-TFI, its function, and the process a team will undergo during the facilitated inventory.

46. Intro to Restorative Practices

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Audience: UPK - 12 Educators and School Staff

Dates: 6/11/2024

All humans are hardwired to connect. Just as we need food, shelter and clothing, human beings also need strong and meaningful relationships to thrive. Restorative practices is a field within the social sciences that studies how to strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities. Though newer to the social sciences, restorative practices have deep roots within indigenous communities throughout the world.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to set high expectations of their students while being supportive. They will practice how to provide direct feedback and how to ask questions that foster accountability while remaining supportive to young people. Participants will also learn the most effective methods to resolve common conflicts that we see daily in our schools. In addition, they will gain a deeper understanding of community building through the power of the circle.

47. Western New York Technology Integrator Meeting June 11, 2024

Program: EduTech Training

Audience: Teachers, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 6/11/2024

Join instructional technology integrators from across our region to talk about best practices, learn from each other, and get updates.

48. Level 1 Instructional Report(s)of the Month, Virtual: Gap Analysis Reports

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: District, Building, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 6/12/2024

EduData will be offering one-hour, monthly sessions on the second Wednesdays of the month. Each session will highlight the various instructional reports from data warehouse and provide practical ways to connect reports to decision making and instruction. Participants will learn how to use reports to ground conversations around curriculum, standards, and instructional practices. Following each informational session, an additional hour will be available for those who want to stay in the meeting longer to go deeper. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants prior to each session. Mark your calendars!

49. MTSS Development Series - Summer 2024

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Audience: MTSS Teams

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 7/30/2024

Session 1 - The "What" and "Why" of MTSS - During this time we will explicitly define MTSS, review current research, explore the key components of MTSS, determine readiness for your Building/District, and we will do an overview of the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI).

Session 2 - Tier 1 - Ensuring a Solid Foundation - This session will focus on the importance of building a solid Tier 1 foundation from the District Level to the classroom/individual student. We will focus on data (Universal Screening), establishing efficient systems, and ensuring effective implementation of evidenced-based practices. Our work will be anchored in the TFI.

Session 3 - Tier 2 - Small Group Interventions - For this third session we will focus on the importance of layering supports in the MTSS framework. We will discuss the use of the Request for Assistance (RFA) form, learn about Tier 2 interventions (example - CICO), and discuss the importance of ensuring fidelity. Again, this work will be anchored in the TFI.

Session 4 - Tier 3 - Targeted Supports - During our final session we will explicitly define Tier 3, learn about Student Support plans, briefly review Function-Based Thinking, and more. As with the previous sessions this work will be anchored in the TFI. We will close by discussing next steps for your District/Building.

*Each of the two hour virtual sessions will be followed up by two hours of asynchronous action items to be completed in preparation for the upcoming session.

50. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Engineering for the Future Session A

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 3/18/2025

New
This professional development institute focuses on providing immersive experiences for teachers to engage in the work of engineers in the laboratories where they conduct their research, as the foundation to plan and implement engineering learning experiences with their students over the following school year. Participants will learn first-hand about the Engineering practices in STEM. There will be opportunities for participants to reflect on their own classroom practice; identify current technological resources within their school and district; have collaborative conversations about implementation; and then apply this personal learning to developing classroom digitally-rich STEM experiences for their students. Instructional technology will be woven into the learning. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 4 additional half day session during the school year, as well as coaching with UofR mentors.

51. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Audience: UPK - 12 Educators and School Staff

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/27/2024

MBSR is an 8-week evidence based, experiential program designed to provide participants with intensive and systematic training in mindfulness meditation and movement practices, and integrating into one's daily life what is discovered and learned through the process of participating in the program. First created in 1979, by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., MBSR has over 40 years of research that consistently demonstrates positive outcomes associated with increased self-awareness and emotional and attentional regulation. In addition, outcomes highlight statistically significant reductions in symptoms for various physical and behavioral health conditions including anxiety, depression and chronic pain, along with positive changes in risk factors that may lead to more serious chronic ailments.

In addition to registering for this course, we are also asking all participants to complete this form: WFL MBSR Application

52. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Computer Science and Digital Fluency for the Future Full Year Participants July Institute

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 7/10/2024 to 3/13/2025

New
The goal of this "strand” is to create each year a cadre of 60 "unique” K-8 teachers that will support the implementation of the new NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards while also reinforcing an effective use of instructional technology. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 4 additional half day session during the school year, and PLC meetings with UofR mentor, concluding with a presentation of their work in March. In addition to the synchronous online work, there will be asynchronous work that will be assigned.

53. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Computer Science and Digital Fluency for the Future Half Year Participants July Institute

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 7/10/2024 to 12/5/2024

New
The goal of this "strand” is to create each year a cadre of 60 "unique” K-8 teachers that will support the implementation of the new NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards while also reinforcing an effective use of instructional technology. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 2 additional half day session during the school year, concluding with a presentation of their work in December. In addition to the synchronous online work, there will be asynchronous work that will be assigned.

54. Building a Restorative Classroom Environment

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Audience: UPK - 12 Educators and School Staff

Dates: 7/16/2024

Students who have a strong attachment with their school community are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, violence and drug or alcohol abuse. Restorative Practices can help every student feel more connected to school and can proactively be used to build relationships, strengthen social and emotional skills, and foster a safe, healthy school climate.

In this workshop, participants will take a deeper dive into best practices and Tier I strategies of the Restorative Practices continuum. Participants will learn how to use affective language, various types of proactive circles, how to plan and facilitate a circle, and tools to create positive culture within a classroom and school.

55. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Engineering for the Future Session B

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 7/16/2024 to 3/18/2025

New
This professional development institute focuses on providing immersive experiences for teachers to engage in the work of engineers in the laboratories where they conduct their research, as the foundation to plan and implement engineering learning experiences with their students over the following school year. Participants will learn first-hand about the Engineering practices in STEM. There will be opportunities for participants to reflect on their own classroom practice; identify current technological resources within their school and district; have collaborative conversations about implementation; and then apply this personal learning to developing classroom digitally-rich STEM experiences for their students. Instructional technology will be woven into the learning. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 4 additional half day session during the school year, as well as coaching with UofR mentors.

56. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling/Report Cards - 1-3PM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Schedulers. Guidance Counselors, Elementary Principals

Dates: 7/16/2024

For Schedulers, Counselors, Principals
Discussion on the process of how to create, change or manage Elementary Scheduling. We will review the steps needed to rollover (or create) a Master Schedule and schedule students into sections as well as setup Course Topic Descriptors for the Elementary Report Cards.

57. Foundations of Psychological Safety for Leaders | Creating Brave Spaces

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Audience: UPK - 12 Leaders

Dates: 7/17/2024

In the research article "Feeling Safe at Work: Development and Validation of he Psychological Safety Inventory,” the authors write, "Psychological safety, defined as perceptions that an individual within a team is supported and feels safe to take interpersonal risks, voice opinions, and share ideas, is vital for organizational effectiveness.” Understanding this concept is a key to cultivating Brave Spaces and it is from these Brave Spaces that our culture can be strengthened. Join staff development trainer, Erica Ebert for an engaging and interactive online PD where leaders will explore: The four stages of safety and their impact on collaboration, compassion and culture throughout your District.

58. Coffee Talk - End of Year Verification for the PD-8

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Frontline Users

Dates: 7/17/2024

Review of End of Year Special Education certification for the PD-8 How are students reported, who should be included in the reports, and how to find and correct data reporting errors.

59. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling/Report Cards - 9-11AM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Schedulers. Guidance Counselors, Elementary Principals

Dates: 7/18/2024

For Schedulers, Counselors, Principals
Discussion on the process of how to create, change or manage Elementary Scheduling. We will review the steps needed to rollover (or create) a Master Schedule and schedule students into sections as well as setup Course Topic Descriptors for the Elementary Report Cards.

60. Responding to Harm

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Dates: 7/24/2024

While restorative practices are utilized to proactively build relationships and foster a safe school climate, conflict may still occur. Repairing harm through inclusive processes help strengthen connections within a community. Through restorative practices, individuals gain greater understanding of how the actions impact others and are supported in taking accountability.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to respond to conflict and harm that has occurred using more targeted, restorative approaches. Participants will practice using affective language, facilitating a restorative chat, as well as planning for a responsive circle process.

61. Responsive Classroom Elementary Core Course

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grades K- 6 Educators

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 8/1/2024

Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that is deeply rooted in social-emotional learning and focused on engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness. You will learn to create safe and joyful learning communities where every student can thrive-while helping your students develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills.

Key Features

• Learn and engage in energizers and interactive learning structures that can be used with students

• Reflect on your current teaching context and new content learned throughout the week

• Experience an Academic Choice lesson using The New Bird in Town and Charlie and the Octopus that can be adapted for any grade level

• Plan an Interactive Modeling lesson, a role-play, and Guided Discovery lessons to use with students

• Map out your learning space to include elements of classroom organization

• Create detailed plans for implementation of Responsive Classroom practices

Included in the cost are copies of the Elementary Core Course Resource Book, Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4-14, The First Six Weeks of School, The New Bird in Town, Charlie and the Octopus

*Participants should plan to participate in all four days.

**Register by June 1st to ensure this workshop can run.

62. Responsive Classroom Middle School Course

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grades 5-8 Educators

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 8/1/2024

In this interactive and engaging four-day course, you'll learn how to design and implement a middle school experience that's responsive to the developmental strengths and needs of young adolescents-while helping your students develop the academic and social skills they need to be successful. You will also have the opportunity to:

■ Discover how to create a safe, positive, and inclusive community with the Responsive Classroom approach to discipline
■ Practice and plan for holding Responsive Advisory Meetings-a core practice for middle school
■ Develop your teacher language to encourage student engagement and help students become more responsible and respectful
■ Learn new strategies for effective classroom management

Included in the cost are copies of the Middle School Course Resource Book, Building an Academic Community, Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4-14

*Participants should plan to participate in all four days.

**Register by June 1st to ensure this workshop can run.

63. LETRS 3rd Edition, Volume 1 - Register by May 31st

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Teachers of Reading

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 11/7/2024

LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)

LETRS comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions.

LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes. This 4 day series will address volume 1, units 1-4.

Participants will receive access to print materials and a one year online license. Each of the session dates will be with a LETRS consultant. It is recommended that in between sessions, participants complete online practice, assigned readings and classroom applications. Districts can provide their participants credit for the asynchronous work at their own discretion.

Register by May 31, 2024

64. Intro to Restorative Practices

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Audience: UPK - 12 Educators and School Staff

Dates: 8/6/2024

All humans are hardwired to connect. Just as we need food, shelter and clothing, human beings also need strong and meaningful relationships to thrive. Restorative practices is a field within the social sciences that studies how to strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities. Though newer to the social sciences, restorative practices have deep roots within indigenous communities throughout the world.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to set high expectations of their students while being supportive. They will practice how to provide direct feedback and how to ask questions that foster accountability while remaining supportive to young people. Participants will also learn the most effective methods to resolve common conflicts that we see daily in our schools. In addition, they will gain a deeper understanding of community building through the power of the circle.

65. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Engineering for the Future Session C

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 8/6/2024 to 3/18/2025

New
This professional development institute focuses on providing immersive experiences for teachers to engage in the work of engineers in the laboratories where they conduct their research, as the foundation to plan and implement engineering learning experiences with their students over the following school year. Participants will learn first-hand about the Engineering practices in STEM. There will be opportunities for participants to reflect on their own classroom practice; identify current technological resources within their school and district; have collaborative conversations about implementation; and then apply this personal learning to developing classroom digitally-rich STEM experiences for their students. Instructional technology will be woven into the learning. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 4 additional half day session during the school year, as well as coaching with UofR mentors.

66. LETRS 3rd Edition, Volume 2 - Register by May 31st

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Teachers of Reading

Dates: 8/7/2024 to 11/8/2024

LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)

LETRS comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions. LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes. This 4 day series will address volume 2, units 5-8: Teaching vocabulary, language and reading comprehension, and writing.

Participants will receive access to print materials and a one year online license. Each of the session dates will be with a LETRS consultant. It is recommended that in between sessions, participants complete online practice, assigned readings and classroom applications. Districts can provide their participants credit for the asynchronous work at their own discretion.

Prerequisite: LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4

67. Mentoring for the 21st Century

Program: Professional Development

Audience: P-16 General Education and Special Education teachers, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 8/8/2024

New
Mentoring relationships are central to the success of developing and retaining effective practitioners in our schools. Successful mentoring creates a collaborative instructional partnership by establishing the norm that learning is a lifelong process. This full-day session will provide strategies for mentor teachers to create a collaborative and trusting partnership with their mentees. Mentors will also be introduced to the NYS Mentoring Standards.

68. SchoolTool Census Training - 9-11AM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: Registrars, Office Staff

Dates: 8/8/2024

For Registrars, Office Staff
Intro to SchoolTool; Census Overview; Census Search Submodule; Contacts Tab; Addresses Tab; Student Tab; Demographics Tab; Letters, User Defined, Notes Tabs; Reports; Add a Family; Contacts Tab; Addresses Tab; Student Tab; Add/Delete Person Submodule; Reports Submodule; Batch Enrollment Submodule; Batch Program Services Submodule

69. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Engineering for the Future Session D

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 8/13/2024 to 3/18/2025

New
This professional development institute focuses on providing immersive experiences for teachers to engage in the work of engineers in the laboratories where they conduct their research, as the foundation to plan and implement engineering learning experiences with their students over the following school year. Participants will learn first-hand about the Engineering practices in STEM. There will be opportunities for participants to reflect on their own classroom practice; identify current technological resources within their school and district; have collaborative conversations about implementation; and then apply this personal learning to developing classroom digitally-rich STEM experiences for their students. Instructional technology will be woven into the learning. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 4 additional half day session during the school year, as well as coaching with UofR mentors.

70. SchoolTool Medical Module Overview - 1-3PM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: School Nurses

Dates: 8/13/2024

For School Nurses
Complete overview of each of the sub modules under the Medical Module including how to add Medication Types, setup pre-scheduled Medicine Disposition visits and track Immunizations

71. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Computer Science and Digital Fluency for the Future Full Year Participants August Institute

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 8/13/2024 to 3/13/2025

New
The goal of this "strand” is to create each year a cadre of 60 "unique” K-8 teachers that will support the implementation of the new NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards while also reinforcing an effective use of instructional technology. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 4 additional half day session during the school year, and PLC meetings with UofR mentor, concluding with a presentation of their work in March. In addition to the synchronous online work, there will be asynchronous work that will be assigned.

72. Smart Start Grant Year 4 Computer Science and Digital Fluency for the Future Half Year Participants August Institute

Program: Smart Start Grant - year 4

Audience: K-8 Educators participating in the Smart Start Grant

Dates: 8/13/2024 to 12/5/2024

New
The goal of this "strand” is to create each year a cadre of 60 "unique” K-8 teachers that will support the implementation of the new NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards while also reinforcing an effective use of instructional technology. Teachers that register for this session are commiting to the Summer Institute and 2 additional half day session during the school year, concluding with a presentation of their work in December. In addition to the synchronous online work, there will be asynchronous work that will be assigned.

73. Foundations of Psychological Safety for Leaders | Creating Brave Spaces

Program: School Culture and Climate Grant

Audience: UPK - 12 Leaders

Dates: 8/14/2024

In the research article "Feeling Safe at Work: Development and Validation of he Psychological Safety Inventory,” the authors write, "Psychological safety, defined as perceptions that an individual within a team is supported and feels safe to take interpersonal risks, voice opinions, and share ideas, is vital for organizational effectiveness.” Understanding this concept is a key to cultivating Brave Spaces and it is from these Brave Spaces that our culture can be strengthened. Join staff development trainer, Erica Ebert for an engaging and interactive online PD where leaders will explore: The four stages of safety and their impact on collaboration, compassion and culture throughout your District.

74. SchoolTool Counseling Training - 9-11AM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: School Counselors, Counseling Secretaries, Principals

Dates: 8/20/2024

For School Counselors, Principals
Counseling Search; Batch Enrollment Edit; Assessments; Batch Edit Schedules; Activities; User Defined Assessments; Course History; Alternative Enrollments; Retrieve Student Grades; Grades Tab; Reports; Managing Student Schedules

75. SchoolTool Counseling Training - 1-3PM

Program: EduTech (Student, Data, Test Scoring, Medicaid)

Audience: School Counselors, Counseling Secretaries, Principals

Dates: 8/22/2024

For School Counselors, Principals
Counseling Search; Batch Enrollment Edit; Assessments; Batch Edit Schedules; Activities; User Defined Assessments; Course History; Alternative Enrollments; Retrieve Student Grades; Grades Tab; Reports; Managing Student Schedules

76. Ins & Outs of Section V: Policies, Procedures & Resources

Program: Section V Athletics

Audience: Athletic Directors, Athletic Office Personnel

Dates: 9/16/2024

This course will provide a deep dive in to Section V, the rules, regulations and policies of the organization and key take aways Athletic Directors need to know to operate within the regulations and policies and support student athletes, coaches, and all stakeholders.

77. New Athletic Director Series

Program: Section V Athletics

Audience: New Athletic Directors, Athletic Directors with one to three years of experience, all Athletic Directors

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 4/29/2025

This series is open to all Athletic Directors, but intentionally planned for first year ADs and those with one to three years of experience. Topics and discussion will include detailed support pertinent for new Athletic Directors relative to Section V Policy, NYSPHSAA Rules & Regulations, Strategies & Best Practices for Athletic Offices, and strategies for managing the day to day needs of an athletic office. In addition, this course will provide strategies and supports for Athletic Directors who also oversee Physical Education & Health in their Districts.

78. Mentoring for the 21st Century

Program: Professional Development

Audience: P-16 General Education and Special Education teachers, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/19/2024

New
Mentoring relationships are central to the success of developing and retaining effective practitioners in our schools. Successful mentoring creates a collaborative instructional partnership by establishing the norm that learning is a lifelong process. This full-day session will provide strategies for mentor teachers to create a collaborative and trusting partnership with their mentees. Mentors will also be introduced to the NYS Mentoring Standards.

79. NYSPHSAA Rules & Regulations

Program: Section V Athletics

Audience: Section V Athletic Directors

Dates: 11/4/2024

This course will cover the NYSPHAA Rules & Regulations that are pertinent for Athletic Directors to ensure compliance in your athletic program. Facilitators: Jen Lapinski/Kathy Hoyt

80. Leading and Developing Coaches

Program: Section V Athletics

Audience: Section V Athletic Directors

Dates: 11/21/2024

This course will be focused on strategies to develop and lead your coaches in creating welcoming & affirming run program, navigating relationships with all stakeholders, while engaging in meaningful and courageous conversations. Athletic Directors will be provided resources to turn key with their coaches and learn strategies and best practices for supporting coaches in fostering relationships, navigating challenging conversations, and creating a team and program that is welcoming of all student athletes. Facilitators: Jen Lapinski & Melissa Reeves

81. Student Athlete Advisory Committee: Roadmap to getting started

Program: Section V Athletics

Audience: Athletic Directors, Athletic Coordinators

Dates: 12/9/2024

This course will provide a tool kit and strategies on creating a Student Athlete Advisory Committee in your school and provide resources for developing these important student leadership opportunities for your student athletes in your school. Attendees will leave with resources and practical next steps for starting a Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

82. LETRS 3rd Edition, Volume 1 - Register by October 31st

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Teachers of Reading

Dates: 1/13/2025 to 4/3/2025

LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)

LETRS comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions.

LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes. This 4 day series will address volume 1, units 1-4.

Participants will receive access to print materials and a one year online license. Each of the session dates will be with a LETRS consultant. It is recommended that in between sessions, participants complete online practice, assigned readings and classroom applications. Districts can provide their participants credit for the asynchronous work at their own discretion.

Register by October 31, 2024

83. LETRS 3rd Edition, Volume 2 - Register by October 31st

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Teachers of Reading

Dates: 1/14/2025 to 4/4/2025

LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)

LETRS comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions. LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes. This 4 day series will address volume 2, units 5-8: Teaching vocabulary, language and reading comprehension, and writing.

Participants will receive access to print materials and a one year online license. Each of the session dates will be with a LETRS consultant. It is recommended that in between sessions, participants complete online practice, assigned readings and classroom applications. Districts can provide their participants credit for the asynchronous work at their own discretion.

Prerequisite: LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4

84. Athletic Office Prioritization

Program: Section V Athletics

Audience: Athletic Directors, Athletic Office Personnel

Dates: 1/28/2025

This course will include a detailed look at the day to day operational efficiencies of the Athletic Offices and provide resources, strategies, and applications for optimizing and developing systems and structures. Attendees will be leave with strategies to manage the competing needs of an Athletic Office leveraging technology and task management strategies.

85. rSchool Optimization

Program: Section V Athletics

Audience: Athletic Directors, Athletic Office Personnel

Dates: 1/28/2025

This workshop will provide hands on learning with the rSchool Today platform and provide concrete takeaways to implement to ensure your office is utilizing this platform to best meet your needs and optimize performance.

86. Best Practices for Interviewing and Retaining Coaches

Program: Section V Athletics

Audience: Section V Athletic Directors

Dates: 4/29/2025

This course will provide strategies for recruiting and retaining coaches, specifically fine tuning the interview and onboarding processes within the Athletic Department to ensure input from various stakeholders, as well as a long term plan to support newly hired coaches. Facilitator: Dr. Patrick Irving Facilitators:

87. Leading and Developing Coaches

Program: Section V Athletics

Audience: Section V Athletic Directors

Dates: 5/21/2025

This course will be focused on strategies to develop and lead your coaches in creating welcoming & affirming run program, navigating relationships with all stakeholders, while engaging in meaningful and courageous conversations. Athletic Directors will be provided resources to turn key with their coaches and learn strategies and best practices for supporting coaches in fostering relationships, navigating challenging conversations, and creating a team and program that is welcoming of all student athletes. Facilitators: Jen Lapinksi Melissa Reeves