Frontline Education

1. Least Restrictive Environment Targeted Skills Group (LRE - TSG) 2024-2025 For designated districts only

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Team members of designated districts only

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 5/28/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 12:00 noon

The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Targeted Skills Group (TSG), is designed to deepen the understanding and implementation of the principle of LRE. The team will leave this training with a better understanding of the issues around the LRE. Each module in the series will build toward an action plan to support the district in increasing the amount of time students with disabilities spend in general education environments.

Through this TSG, attendees will:
● Understand the foundations of regulations for LRE decisions and implementation.
● Learn the data used to measure compliance with federal and state benchmarks for LRE compliance.
● Be introduced to the four components to consider when creating an effective system for ensuring student placement in LRE.

Activities are included to help the team begin the root cause analysis process.

LRE targeted skills group training is made up of several professional development modules. Each training focuses on a specific component related to the least restrictive environment. The suite of trainings includes:

1. Foundational Content
2. Pre-referral/Referral
3. Parent and Family Involvement
4. IEP Development and Continuum of Services
5. High Quality Inclusive Services & Infrastructure Considerations
6. Action Planning

TSG dates:
9/25/2024 - Module 1: Foundational Content
10/23/2024 - Module 2: Prereferral and Referral Process
11/20/2024 - Module 3: Individualized Education Program IEP Development and the Continuum of Services
12/18/2024 - Module 4: High-Quality Inclusive Services & Infrastructure Considerations
1/15/2025 - Module 5: Engaging Parents and Families Around LRE
1/22/2025 - Completion of content and action plans
5/28/2025 - end of year progress monitoring and wrap up

Please contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces.org) with questions

2. Virtual Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson Training - April 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: School Psychologists, CPSE/CSE Chairpersons, Directors of PPS/Special Education, Special Education teachers, School Psychology interns

Dates: 4/1/2025 to 4/29/2025

Meeting Times: 4/1, 4/8, 4/10, and 4/29 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This virtual training series of workshops will consist of four (4) live Zoom sessions. Modules 1 and 6 will be asynchronous work that you will complete independently. Other modules will include pre-work activities. Pre-work activities must be completed before the corresponding module. The Module 1 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 1. The Module 6 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 4.

Materials are accessible via Google folder. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aY9L2JQcmSNO7FZZbyS-R3_tNSAOkIDy?usp=sharing
Virtual live session dates: 4/1, 4/8, 4/10, and 4/29. Training sessions will be 9:00-3:00, with a lunch break.

Participants will be provided with the Zoom link prior to the start date.

In this series, Chairpersons will gain an in-depth understanding of effective practices in the following aspects of the Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education.

Topic schedule:

Session 1 - 4/1/2025 - Module 1. Regulatory Foundations review, Module 2. Referral, Module 3. Evaluation, Module 4. Eligibility

Session 2 - 4/8/2025 - Module 5. IEP Development

Session 3 - 4/10/2025 - Module 5. IEP Development

Session 4 - 4/29/2025 - Module 6. IEP Implementation review, Module 7. Annual Review, Module 8. Reevaluation, Module 9. Effective Meetings

This training is designed for new Chairpersons. Veteran chairs would also benefit and are welcome to attend. Interns are also welcome.

Contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces.org) with any questions.

3. Overview of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) (Synchronous)-Two Zoom Sessions of 3 hours each

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, and other educational professionals in need of training on the basic essentials of SDI for students with disabilities.

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

Meeting Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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The Overview of Specially Designed Instruction professional development training package is the first in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This introductory training is intended to develop participants' working knowledge of the components of SDI, the rationale for using SDI, using SDI alongside other instructional strategies, and selecting appropriate SDI based upon student needs and characteristics. This is a two-part online course offered synchronously. Each session will be 3 hours from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The dates are May 1, 2025 and June 5, 2025.
A Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to each session.
Participants will:

• Develop introductory knowledge of specially designed instruction (SDI)

• Identify ethical & legal reasons for the use of SDI

• Be able to define SDI & its purpose

• Understand the relationships between SDI & other instructional strategies

• Be able to describe SDI & its core elements

• Differentiate between accommodations & modifications

• Practice selecting appropriate SDI based upon student needs & characteristics

4. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Other - Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 5/2/2025

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The Curriculum Assessment and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

5. NEW DATE and VIRTUAL - Phonological Awareness: Establishing Foundations for Reading Success

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators

Dates: 5/5/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am-12:30pm

Location: n/a

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The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of the Science of Reading; specifically, what phonological awareness is and how crucial this skillset is to the foundation of reading success. Participants will explore what skills to teach when, and how to teach these skills for students to master phonological awareness. The training will also provide context for the importance of using assessments to improve the effectiveness of phonological instruction for students. To overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.

6. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 5/6/2025

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

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Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

7. Media Literacy: Help Students Learn How to Accurately Decipher the Digital World and Create Objective Media - for Secondary Students

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 9-12)

Dates: 5/6/2025

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Research shows that over 50 percent of Americans get their information from social media. It is important that students graduate high school with the ability to decode media messages, understand the system in which they exist, and their influence on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This session will equip teachers with the necessary skills to teach students how to develop a critical lens for detecting bias, propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation in literature. Teachers will empower their students with the ability to ascertain whether information encountered in the media is credible and trustworthy. Join us as we discuss the concepts of "lateral reading” and lifelong research skills. After taking this workshop, teachers can teach students how to create their own media using information that is accurate and objective.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

8. NY Inspires: A Plan to Transform Education in New York State

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators, Leaders, Principals

Dates: 5/6/2025

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The New York State Education Department (NYSED) presented its robust timeline and implementation plan aimed at transforming education in New York, aligning with the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. This initiative, designed to promote greater equity within the education system, is informed by extensive stakeholder engagement, including parents, educators, administrators, school support staff, representatives of higher education, and the business community.

Join us to plan for and discuss the graduation measures that will be implemented in phases beginning with the Installation Phase Fall 2025 - Summer 2027.

There are three available sessions, all 4pm-6pm:

Tuesday, April 22nd
Tuesday, May 6th
Tuesday, June 3rd

9. School Nurse Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Nurses

Dates: 5/7/2025

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The Dutchess County Department of Health invites you to participate in a valuable new initiative designed specifically for school nurses. Dr. Livia Santiago-Rosado and her team are launching a monthly virtual roundtable to help you:

• Stay Informed - Gain insights and professional development on key health-related topics.

• Connect with Colleagues - Share experiences, discuss current trends, and build a supportive network.

• Enhance Your Practice -Explore best practices for managing common school health issues and get your questions answered.

Your input is valued! Please submit any questions or topic suggestions you'd like to see addressed. We believe this roundtable will be a vital resource for our school nursing community.

10. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers/staff, school counselors, case managers, administrators, CSE / transition related staff

Dates: 5/9/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00pm -3:00pm

The goals of this training are:
*To analyze the importance of students' self-determination skills in making the Student Exit Summary (SES) a meaningful and relevant document
*Learn the federal and state requirements for the SES
*Recognize and identify the required components of the SES
*Identify a process for the development and issuance of the SES that is student-centered

The Student Exit Summary is a required form for students exiting school. We ask that participants bring a student's IEP who is exiting this June and/or your school's Student Exit Summary form to reference and work with during this training. Please note: Student IEPs or Student Exit Summary forms are not required to attend this workshop. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a few days in advance of this workshop. (If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder or email melinda.krafft@dcboces.org).

11. Regional Training Sub Committee Meeting

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 5/12/2025

Please register here to participate in the December work session for the regional trainings sub committees. All sub committees will be meeting to begin planning the PD framework for the 2025-26 school year.

12. Project Slice: Ecology is Everywhere: Studying Urban Ecosystems

Program: Center for Sustainability and Climate Education

Audience: K-12 science teachers

Dates: 5/12/2025

Join educators from Cary Institute of Ecosystem Science and Dutchess County BOCES for a one-day workshop to explore the ecology of urban places. We'll get outdoors to examine the ecology all around us, even in cities! Participants will explore protocols that will equip them to support students in designing and carrying out their own investigation to answer questions about how climate change impacts residents (human and non-human) of urban landscapes and to explore the biodiversity of urban spaces. We'll experience elements of project based learning that teachers can bring back to the classroom to get students thinking about local issues in engaging ways. We will discuss ideas for modifying workshop materials for all grade levels and science disciplines and invite all interested K-12 science educators to join! This workshop is free for members of the Center for Sustainability and Climate Education.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

Engage with experts in urban ecology and how scientists are investigating issues in urban places.

Learn protocols to engage students in designing their own investigations into the impact of climate change on urban spaces.

Learn the essential elements of project based instruction.

Make plans to incorporate new instructional methods or content into your classroom.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

13. NYSED Statewide Numeracy Briefs Meeting

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Mathematics Leaders K-12

Dates: 5/13/2025

We invite you to join us on May 13, 2025, for a day of learning and professional discussion on mathematics! The New York State Education Department will release a new series of numeracy briefs, developed by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, that focus on evidence-based practices for teaching mathematics. The agenda includes an overview of each of the eight numeracy briefs, with time to reflect and discuss with colleagues.

Program: Educational Resources

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 5/22/2025

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Fully implemented MTSS programs can have a significant impact on academic and behavioral outcomes. According to research, elementary, middle, and high schools participating in MTSS Tier 1 interventions saw a 33 percent reduction in office discipline referrals and an increase in the average percentage of students scoring Level 3 or higher in reading. Join us for a workshop on effective Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions that have been tested and proven to work with students from all different backgrounds. After taking this workshop, teachers will be able to add to their repertoire of strategies and techniques for increased student engagement through scientifically-based instructional, behavioral, and social emotional interventions.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education

30. Strategies for Differentiation in Math

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 5/22/2025

This 3-hour session will provide practical techniques for differentiating in mathematics classrooms. We will look at how teachers can adapt content, process, product, and environment to support all learners, as well as strategies to identify when, how, and for whom instruction should be adapted. Building on Rhonda Bondie's ALL-ED framework, we'll work to make sure our process for differentiation is practical and sustainable.

31. Using Phenomena to Support Inquiry in the Science Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Science Teachers

Dates: 5/22/2025

Anchoring your science teaching in phenomena is a great way to support students in developing the sensemaking and three dimensional thinking skills that they need. It can also spark your students' curiosity and help to make your classroom more inquiry driven. In this half day workshop, we'll learn more about how to find good phenomena and how to embed them into your instruction. All science teachers are welcome!

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Science Teachers

Dates: 5/28/2025

This year, students will be taking the NYSSLS-aligned Biology and Earth and Space Science Regents for the first time. In this half day workshop, we will discuss a variety of resources, including the NYSSLS PLDs, Sampler Questions, Educator Guide, and Science Investigations to gain a better understanding of what we should expect from these tests and how to best prepare our students for them.

36. Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Grades 7-12)

Dates: 5/28/2025

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to: Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills. Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

37. Virtual Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson Training - June 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: School Psychologists, CPSE/CSE Chairpersons, Directors of PPS/Special Education, Special Education teachers, School Psychology interns

The purpose of Implementing Unregistered WBL (WBL) Experiences is to provide Educational Organizations (EOs) with the foundational knowledge of what high-quality WBL unregistered WBL experiences look like in New York State (NYS) including but not limited to reviewing in-depth unregistered experiences, discussing the alignment of WBL and the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential, identifying high-quality instructional practices that support the implementation of WBL, and determining specific areas that may increase the success rate of WBL programs.

43. Phonics & Word Recognition: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success (VIRTUAL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teacher (K-5)

Dates: 6/3/2025

This 3-hour session is geared toward elementary teachers. We will look at how using multiple representations can build student understanding, using the concrete - semi-concrete - abstract progression. We will discuss how to identify when students are ready to move on to a more abstract representation and how these representations build toward concepts at the secondary level.

50. Building a Framework for AI Literacy

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 6/3/2025

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming essential for both educators and students. Join us for Building a Framework for AI Literacy, a hands-on workshop where we'll explore the fundamentals of AI, examine its role in education, and develop practical strategies to build AI literacy in your classroom. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of AI's ethical implications, actionable teaching tools, and a framework for fostering critical thinking about AI with your students. Perfect for educators of all grade levels and subject areas, this workshop equips you with the knowledge to lead the way in AI-infused learning environments. All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

51. NY Inspires: A Plan to Transform Education in New York State

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators, Leaders, Principals

Dates: 6/3/2025

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) presented its robust timeline and implementation plan aimed at transforming education in New York, aligning with the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. This initiative, designed to promote greater equity within the education system, is informed by extensive stakeholder engagement, including parents, educators, administrators, school support staff, representatives of higher education, and the business community.

Join us to plan for and discuss the graduation measures that will be implemented in phases beginning with the Installation Phase Fall 2025 - Summer 2027.

There are three available sessions, all 4pm-6pm:

Tuesday, April 22nd
Tuesday, May 6th
Tuesday, June 3rd

52. OPALS Annual User Group Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians and Library Staff

Dates: 6/4/2025

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Join us for a full day of OPALS training and updates, Sora summer reading plans, and a few inventory tips and tricks. Julie Walsh, MediaFlex Consultant, will be on hand to share the latest software updates and answer your questions. Learn how to get the most out of your library management software and gain valuable insights on the latest features and updates.

Kristen Hein from OverDrive will share what's new with SORA and summer reading curation.

Prerequisite: Participation in Dutchess BOCES Coser 541.000Library Automation

53. OPALS User Group Meeting (After-school)

Program: School Library System

Location: Virtual

According to research, self-determined students have better outcomes for employment, education/training, and independent living. This training is designed to provide participants with tools and resources to promote self-determination in the classroom by integrating skills into instruction and activities.

The goals of this training are to:
1. Recognize the eight different components which comprise self-determination;
2. Access and utilize materials and resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination; and
3. Develop skills to design self-determination plans for students

67. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Other - Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 6/16/2025

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

68. Social Studies in the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology for Deeper Understanding

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 6/17/2025

Unlock the potential of technology to transform your social studies classroom! In this dynamic workshop, we'll explore innovative tools and strategies that bring history, geography, civics, and economics to life. Learn how to integrate digital resources to foster critical thinking, encourage student inquiry, and deepen understanding of complex social issues. Whether it's exploring primary sources through interactive platforms, analyzing current events in real-time, or creating multimedia projects, you'll leave with practical ideas to engage your students in meaningful ways. Perfect for educators looking to bridge traditional social studies with the digital world! All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

69. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Other - Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 6/18/2025

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest. Topics will include: Classroom embedded coaching Collaborating with leadership Identifying and overcoming barriers Sharing resources and supports The importance of networking Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!

70. CPM Math (Hosted at Rhinebeck High School)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators (Grades 6-12)

Dates: 6/23/2025 to 6/25/2025

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Join Rhinebeck High School math teachers in learning about the CPM math program. This free, three day workshop is appropriate for 6-12 math teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators who want to learn about collaborative, problem-based math pedagogy, or are curious about CPM as a curriculum. CPM is a 6-12 math program that focuses on collaborative learning routines, problem-based pedagogy, and mixed spaced practice, which are evidence-based practices that teachers can incorporate even if they don't use CPM. Learn more about the program at their website www.cpm.org.

71. Evolving from the Mini-Lesson: Other Ways to Facilitate High-Quality Writing Instruction

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Grs. K-5 Teachers; Building Principals; District Leaders; Literacy Coaches

Dates: 6/23/2025

There's a lot that works about the mini-lesson concept - it's just not the only way to get kids writing! Let's make shifts that consider alternatives to the mini-lesson so we can fortify our writing Instruction with science of reading research.We will look at brilliant and bold ways to inspire ourselves as instructors to support writers who create narratives that are informative.

72. Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) Training - Module 10: CPSE June 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: CPSE Chairpersons, Special Education administrators, building principals

Dates: 6/24/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 12:00

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Goals of the Training: Participants will:

• Review the preschool special education process as delineated in education laws and regulations.

• Review the membership of the CPSE which may include the Chairperson, the preschool provider, the evaluator, the county, and the parent.

• Develop practices that encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships.

73. Literacy in Action: Enhancing Reading and Writing Skills in Secondary Social Studies

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 6/24/2025

Unlock the power of literacy in the social studies classroom! In Literacy in Action, you'll discover practical strategies to engage secondary students in reading complex texts and writing thoughtful responses that deepen their understanding of history, geography, and current events. This hands-on session will equip you with tools to foster critical thinking, help students navigate primary and secondary sources, and enhance their academic writing skills. Leave with ready-to-use activities that seamlessly integrate literacy into your social studies lessons and energize your classroom discussions. All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/7/2025

Are you ready to revolutionize your teaching methods and step into the future of education? Join us for an exhilarating professional development workshop: AI Playground! In this immersive 6-hour experience, you'll have the opportunity to explore and experiment with nine cutting-edge AI tools designed specifically for educators. Get ready to unlock new possibilities in your classroom and enhance your teaching prowess!

What You'll Discover:
- Brisk AI: Streamline your lesson planning and content creation
- School AI: Personalize learning experiences for every student
- MagicSchool: Streamline everyday tasks, lesson planning, and generating content resources
- Eudaide: Curate content and 'just right' resources for your students
- Diffit: Differentiate instruction with ease and precision
- Twee: Create engaging and interactive assessments
- Alamanack: Organize and optimize your curriculum effortlessly
- Curipod: Curate and deliver personalized learning resources
- Snorkl: Dive deep into data analytics to inform your teaching strategies
-Khanmigo: Lesson Planning, resource generation, personalized tutoring

Don't miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of AI in your classroom. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just starting your AI journey, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are and take your teaching to the next level.

Join us for a day of exploration, innovation, and hands-on learning. Transform your teaching practice and become a pioneer in AI-enhanced education!

All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

82. Structure & Properties of Matter: What's in the Bag? (PE: 5-PS1-4)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (Grades 3-5), Assistant Principles (Grades 3-5), ENL (Grades 3-5)

Dates: 7/7/2025

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Across the grade levels, New York State wants its students engaging in authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences a la the NYS Investigations. They are aligned to NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards, embedded in classroom instruction, and can be offered anytime during the year, dependent on your local curricular planning. We will come together for 3 hour sessions per Investigation to do the following: Learn how-to do the Investigation, look at cross-cutting concepts, and think like scientists View the relationship between the Investigations and the Gr. 5 written test Practice scoring the Investigations with the rubrics, and discuss methods for providing students with feedback Planning of Investigations and outlining time management strategies Make the Investigations experience fun, accessible to all readers, and build cross-curricular connections Gather texts, multilingual supports, and Science of Reading research-based writing activities

83. Weather and Climate: Cloud in a Bottle (PE: 3-ESS2-3)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (Grades 3-5), Assistant Principles (Grades 3-5), ENL (Grades 3-5)

Dates: 7/7/2025

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Across the grade levels, New York State wants its students engaging in authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences a la the NYS Investigations. They are aligned to NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards, embedded in classroom instruction, and can be offered anytime during the year, dependent on your local curricular planning. We will come together for 3 hour sessions per Investigation to do the following: Learn how-to do the Investigation, look at cross-cutting concepts, and think like scientists View the relationship between the Investigations and the Gr. 5 written test Practice scoring the Investigations with the rubrics, and discuss methods for providing students with feedback Planning of Investigations and outlining time management strategies Make the Investigations experience fun, accessible to all readers, and build cross-curricular connections Gather texts, multilingual supports, and Science of Reading research-based writing activities

84. Essay-Writing: A Science of Reading Update!

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Grs. 3-12 Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 7/8/2025

What does essay-writing look like with the science of reading research applied to it? Let's see how inquiry and the pursuit of content knowledge comes together to spark nonfiction writing practice that we can grow into longer written responses. Using text structure, we can synthesize and grow ideas that help our students to meet the demands of formal assessments.

85. Structures and Properties of Matter: All Mixed Up (PE: MS-PS1-8)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 6-8), Assistant Principals (grades 6-8), ENL Teachers (grades 6-8)

Dates: 7/9/2025

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Across the grade levels, New York State wants its students engaging in authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences a la the NYS Investigations. They are aligned to NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards, embedded in classroom instruction, and can be offered anytime during the year, dependent on your local curricular planning. We will come together for 3 hour sessions per Investigation to do the following: Learn how-to do the Investigation, look at cross-cutting concepts, and think like scientists View the relationship between the Investigations and the Gr. 8 written test Practice scoring the Investigations with the rubrics, and discuss methods for providing students with feedback Planning of Investigations and outlining time management strategies Make the Investigations experience fun, accessible to all readers, and build cross-curricular connections Gather texts, multilingual supports, and Science of Reading research-based writing activities.

86. Book Study: Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension: A Guide for Educators

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/28/2025

Join your peers in a robust discussion on the latest scientific evidence in reading that could enhance your practice. Come learn new information about reading comprehension and how it links to already-known information about the science of reading. In this book study, we will read and discuss the latest groundbreaking research in neuroscience, what happens in the brain when we read, how reading can be taught most effectively, and what happens when children struggle to comprehend text despite having age-appropriate fluent decoding abilities. In Chapter 1, the author, Dr. Kelly B. Cartwright, provides practitioners and researchers with an understanding of neural activity that occurs in the frontal lobe during reading comprehension and comprehension instruction as well as neighboring and overlapping brain regions that serve various executive skills. In Chapters 2 to 7, she focuses on a particular executive skill essential for reading comprehension. Finally, in Chapter 8, the author reviews the role of executive skills in word recognition, and gives attention to word reading difficulties observed in children who are dyslexic. Don't miss the opportunity to keep abreast of this ever-evolving body of knowledge that has the potential to change the way we teach students with reading difficulties

87. AI Literacy for Educators

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/9/2025

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education-but what does it really mean for teachers and students? In this interactive, hands-on workshop, we'll break down the key components of AI literacy, empowering you to critically evaluate AI tools, understand how they work, and make informed decisions about their use in education. You'll explore the basics of machine learning, ethical considerations, and bias in AI, while also experimenting with AI-powered platforms that support teaching and learning. Walk away with a clear framework for AI literacy, practical strategies for responsible integration, and the confidence to guide students in navigating an AI-driven world. No tech expertise required-just curiosity and an open mind!
All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

88. Energy: Cool It! (PE: MS-PS3-4)

Program: Educational Resources

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