Frontline Education

1. LibraryReady.AI: Understanding AI, AI at School, and Teaching Your Students about AI (Asynchronous)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Dutchess County K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 7/1/2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, including education, and school librarians are uniquely positioned to harness its potential.

Participants in this course will start with basic AI concepts and applications to demystify the technology. School librarians and classroom teachers will then learn to identify how they can collaborate to design curricula incorporating AI literacy ensuring students understand both the benefits and ethical considerations of AI technology while developing critical thinking and digital literacy skills.

Effective AI policies for schools are essential to address privacy concerns, data security, and the ethical use of technology. In the final modules, participants will explore classroom and schoolwide guidelines to ensure that AI tools are used responsibly.

As AI continues to evolve, it will undoubtedly reshape educational landscapes, making it imperative for school librarians and educators to stay ahead of the curve and prepare students to participate actively in a technology-driven world.

Target Audience: Dutchess County K-12 School Librarians

Participants will have from July 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025, to complete this asynchronous course.

Registrants will be sent registration instructions for the LibraryReady.AI course and the SLS registration code on Monday, June 30, 2025. Registration closes on Friday, August 1, 2025.

2. New Teacher Mentor Training (Refresher)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/10/2025

Starting Today

For beginning teachers, skillful mentoring significantly increases confidence as instructional problem-solvers and decision makers. This training provides an update on structures, strategies, and tools for mentors. Experiences will provide specific information about the mentor's role, identify the needs of beginning teachers, and model steps for ensuring an effective mentor-protege relationship. TOPICS INCLUDE: The Role of the Mentor; Recognizing the Needs of Beginning Teachers; Effective Communication; Maximizing Time and Attention; On-going Support Strategies. ALL TEACHERS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: Understand the Role of the Mentee/Mentor; Work in Partnership with their Mentee to Effect a Positive School Year; Foster a Trusting Relationship Focused on Student Learning.

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

3. Teaching Reading to ELLs: What's Different? (Elementary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in Elementary

Dates: 7/10/2025

Starting Today

This workshop will examine what teachers must consider when teaching reading to English Language Learners. What are they components of effective reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, through the lens of second language acquisition and cultural and linguistic diversity. We will also explore the role of oral language development for literacy and what the science of reading research says about multilingual learners.

4. Enhancing Reading Comprehension for ELLs Through Knowledge Building (K-12)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in K-12

Dates: 7/10/2025

Starting Today

Understanding that vocabulary alone is insufficient for comprehension, this workshop highlights the crucial role of background knowledge-the "missing piece" of the comprehension puzzle. Explore research-backed strategies to enhance and elevate the reading comprehension skills of English Language Learners (ELLs) through background knowledge and vocabulary instruction. Practical techniques for integrating these insights into classroom instruction will be shared, ensuring that educators can immediately apply what they've learned.

5. Neurodivergence & Science of Reading: Fueling Ideas for Sensory Learners

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Grs. K-12 Teachers and Leaders; Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/14/2025

Starting Soon

We're using the science of reading research and we're teaching exceptional children who learn best through sensory input. Let's work together to discover how our neurodivergent students learn best with this research in action. We will look at play-based techniques that help us construct and gamify our instruction in ways that target sensory receptors.

6. AI for Administrators

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 7/14/2025

Starting Soon

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming education, and school leaders need to be prepared. In this interactive, strategy-focused workshop, administrators will explore the fundamentals of AI literacy, examine real-world applications for streamlining workflows, and discuss the ethical considerations of AI in schools. Discover how AI can enhance decision-making, communication, professional development, and instructional leadership while maintaining transparency, equity, and data privacy. Leave with a practical AI action plan to support your staff, empower educators, and navigate the evolving AI landscape with confidence.
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.

7. Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 7/16/2025

Starting Soon

Developed as part of the UPLIFT framework, this foundational workshop is intended to build awareness and support staff at any level in recognizing trauma and responding to individuals who have been exposed to adverse experiences and/or trauma. It is expected that participants will develop competency around defining and discussing trauma and common trauma symptoms, as well as implications that trauma and toxic stress can have on behaviors presented at home, in school, or in the community. The workshop incorporates neurodevelopmental information to increase awareness of the potential repercussions of trauma and toxic stress on brain development, and resultant implications for learning, academic achievement or engagement, and social success. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of a trauma-informed care framework (e.g., the 4 Rs and 6 principles of trauma-informed organizations), and how these intersect with existing school initiatives (e.g., school climate, PBIS, SEL, DEI, restorative practices, etc.). This module is designed to offer all school-based personnel a basic understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care practices at all tiers, from universal practices to individualized supports. Training activities may include individual reflection, case scenarios, polls, group discussion and Q & A.

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. Incorporating Vocabulary Routines for ELLs in Grades 3-12

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in Grades Pre-K-12.

Dates: 7/17/2025

This workshop will equip classroom teachers with practical and engaging vocabulary routines to support English Language Learners in all content areas.Participants will learn strategies to build vocabulary knowledge, enhance comprehension, foster retention, and develop oral language.

How to select keywords from tiered vocabulary for direct instruction and word learning strategies in morphology, context clues, cognate awareness, and creating opportunities for authentic language use. Teachers will develop a consistent approach for incorporating vocabulary instruction as a daily part of routines that foster listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.

9. Weather & Climate: The Sky is The Limit - Decoding Weather Conditions (PE: HS-ESS2-8)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 9-12), Assistant Principals (grades 9-12), ENL Teachers (grades 9-12)

Dates: 7/17/2025

There are no longer Performance Tests (Earth Science). 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. 15% of the questions on the written Regents exams will measure content related to the Investigations. 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 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.

10. A Tale of Two Regulations: Special Education and Part 154

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in Grades Pre-K-12.

Dates: 7/17/2025

This workshop provides educators with a foundational understanding of the intersection of special education and English Language Learner (ELL) services within the context of New York State's Commissioners' Regulations Part 154 and Part 200. Understand Legal Requirements: Gain insights into relevant laws and regulations, the ELL Identification: Policies, procedures, and best practices.

Explore considerations for providing effective delivery of services through general and special education programs. Leverage Student Strengths and Identify Student Needs: Accommodations to provide access and build on students' existing skills. Developing an IEP that captures the strengths, skills, and resources that students possess when they come into our district.

11. Structure and Function: Balancing Act - Exploring Feedback and Homeostasis (PE: HS-LS1-3)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 3-12), Assistant Principals (grades 3-12),ENL Teachers (grades 3-12)

Dates: 7/17/2025

There are no longer Laboratory Activities for Part D (Living Environment). 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. 15% of the questions on the written Regents exams will measure content related to the Investigations. 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 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

12. Introducing Elementary Students to the World of Work

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special educators, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, building administrators, and general education teachers K-12

Dates: 7/18/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am

The goals of this training are to:

1. Review career development and its relation to elementary learning

2.Explore and expand elementary career development activities that support career awareness and career exploration.

3. Enhance understanding of collaboration among schools, families, and community connections in elementary career development experiences.

4. Review resources and strategies to ensure elementary experiences are impactful and encouraged throughout elementary school and beyond.

13. AI Playground

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/21/2025

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.

14. Disciplinary Change in Placement (Virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: district/building level administrators

Dates: 7/22/2025

Meeting Times: 9 - 11 am

This training is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities, with a focus on DCIP as per the part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements, as they relate to DCIP.

15. Translating the NYSSLS into Lesson Plans-Developing, Finding, and Revising Lessons that Prepare Students for the New Science Regents Exams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 7/22/2025

Confused by what the NYSSLS standards are asking students to know, understand, and be able to do? Unsure if your existing lessons will truly align and if they will prepare students for the new Regents exams? You aren't alone! According to Achieve, up to 95% of resources that claim to be aligned with the new standards really aren't. Learn where to find the best resources, how to evaluate the quality of resources, and simple strategies to modify your existing lesson plans so you can be confident your students learn what they need to know to be successful on the new Regents exams.

16. Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 7/22/2025

Developed as part of the UPLIFT framework, this foundational workshop is intended to build awareness and support staff at any level in recognizing trauma and responding to individuals who have been exposed to adverse experiences and/or trauma. It is expected that participants will develop competency around defining and discussing trauma and common trauma symptoms, as well as implications that trauma and toxic stress can have on behaviors presented at home, in school, or in the community. The workshop incorporates neurodevelopmental information to increase awareness of the potential repercussions of trauma and toxic stress on brain development, and resultant implications for learning, academic achievement or engagement, and social success. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of a trauma-informed care framework (e.g., the 4 Rs and 6 principles of trauma-informed organizations), and how these intersect with existing school initiatives (e.g., school climate, PBIS, SEL, DEI, restorative practices, etc.). This module is designed to offer all school-based personnel a basic understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care practices at all tiers, from universal practices to individualized supports. Training activities may include individual reflection, case scenarios, polls, group discussion and Q & A.

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.

17. NEW DATESpecially Designed Instruction (SDI) for Administrators (Synchronous)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Building administrators and new special education administrators; other administrators welcome

Dates: 7/23/2025

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

The Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators professional development training package is the fifth in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This training is intended to further develop an administrator's knowledge of SDI and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning obstacles. The content is most beneficial for building administrators and new special education administrators; however, all administrators are welcome.
This is a one session online course offered synchronously. The session will be 3 hours from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The date is: July 23, 2025.
A Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to the session.
Participants will:

• Define and describe specially designed instruction.

• Recognize how to differentiate SDI from general education.

• Identify what SDI looks like in the classroom setting.  

• Gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.

18. Effective and Collaborative Implementation of Family Engagement Resources

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: administrators, specialists, teachers, parent & parent representatives, etc.

Dates: 7/23/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 am-12 noon

Location: Virtual-Zoom

This PD training is developed to support the delivery and learning of how to achieve effective and collaborative family engagement as highlighted in NYSED equity competency goals. The Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) for EQUITY identifies and recognizes that, in today's traumatic and diverse educational spaces, students, families, and educators need support with knowledge, skills and practices related to combating prejudice reduction through collaborative and collective actions. As such, the relevant context of this PD is to assess a few family engagement resources' effectiveness and credibility, as well as their reflection of equitable practices and outcomes. Expected Outcomes- ● Explore meaningful and equitable training resources/tools to support effective family engagement and communication ● Explore the use of critical thinking skills to deepen connection and understanding of the resources to support equitable collaborative family engagement ● Share examples of different resources that are designed to foster effective and equitable family engagements practices. ● Use an assessment worksheet to help build capacity for reflection on resource designs and approaches for effective family engagement. *This is a virtual workshop. The Zoom information will be emailed 24 hours before PD commencement to the registered Frontline email address.

19. Finding and Developing Classroom Assessments that Prepare Students for the New Science Regents Exams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 7/23/2025

The questions on the new science regents exams are very different from the old exams. They are worded in unfamiliar ways and students need a different knowledge and skill set than they have in the past to be successful. Learn where to go to find similar questions to what you can expect to see on the new Regents exams, and how New York State creates these questions so that you can build your own to use in your classroom.

20. Collaboration in the Digital Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/23/2025

In today's classrooms, collaboration isn't limited to four walls-it happens anytime, anywhere through digital tools! In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you'll explore strategies and techniques for fostering meaningful student collaboration in digital spaces. Discover innovative ways to encourage teamwork, communication, and creativity in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. Join us to rethink teamwork for the digital age!
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.

21. Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Practice for Effective and Long-Term Learning

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, coaches, instructional support staff, administrators

Dates: 7/24/2025

Meeting Times: 9-12:30

This explicit instruction training package is intended to support participants' knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers' abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for special education students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction. Participants will be able to: Understand the definition, supporting research, and benefits of explicit instruction. Define and describe the five essential components and other common elements of explicit instruction. Explore resources designed to support effective explicit instruction implementation.

22. Creating and Modifying Units to Align with NYSSLS and Prepare Students for the New Science Regents Exams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 7/24/2025

Set yourself up for success in the 2025-2026 school year! Spend the day collaborating with your content-area colleagues to develop a plan for teaching and assessing all of the NYSSLS standards that are assessed on your new Regents exam, where to integrate the new required investigations (and get tips for facilitating them with students), and where and how to integrate the skills students will need to successfully answer the new Regent's style questions. Whether you are using New Visions, another program or creating your own units from scratch, you will leave this workshop having thought through all the necessary pieces of a NYSSLS-aligned curriculum.

23. Fluency Instruction and NYS Instructional Best Practices

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/24/2025

Over 30 years of reading research shows that fluent readers are able to read orally with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. Fluency is one of the critical factors necessary for reading comprehension. In 2000, the National Reading Panel found that students who do not develop reading fluency, regardless of how bright they are, are likely to remain poor readers throughout their lives. In this course we will discuss the suggested strategies listed in the NYS Instructional Best Practice guide for teaching reading fluency including: model fluent reading on a daily basis, provide daily opportunities for students to practice reading fluency, incorporate daily interactive oral reading structures into whole and small group instruction, expose students to early reading habits and strategies.

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.

24. New Teacher Mentor Training (Refresher)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/24/2025

For beginning teachers, skillful mentoring significantly increases confidence as instructional problem-solvers and decision makers. This training provides an update on structures, strategies, and tools for mentors. Experiences will provide specific information about the mentor's role, identify the needs of beginning teachers, and model steps for ensuring an effective mentor-protege relationship. TOPICS INCLUDE: The Role of the Mentor; Recognizing the Needs of Beginning Teachers; Effective Communication; Maximizing Time and Attention; On-going Support Strategies. ALL TEACHERS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: Understand the Role of the Mentee/Mentor; Work in Partnership with their Mentee to Effect a Positive School Year; Foster a Trusting Relationship Focused on Student Learning.

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

25. Phonics Instruction: Implementing NYS Instruction Best Practices in Writing a Phonics Curriculum

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 7/28/2025

Phonics is one of the foundational skills identified as essential for reading success. This workshop is created for teachers to learn the elements of writing a phonics curriculum that is unique to their school community. Come learn how to scaffold phonics instruction for students to build upon skills sequentially outlined. We will explore how phonics instruction and skills become more complex as students progress from learning simple correspondences between letters and sounds to more sophisticated decoding strategies including consonant blends, vowel combinations, "chucks" of letters, voiced and unvoiced sounds, spelling patterns (the floss spelling rule and double the consonant spelling rule). We will also discuss common word parts such as root words, prefixes, suffixes, and base words.

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.

26. Disciplinary Change in Placement

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District and Building level administrators

Dates: 7/29/2025

Meeting Times: 9 am - 11 am

This training is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities, with a focus on DCIP as per the part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements, as they relate to DCIP.

27. Mentoring & Growing Teachers Who Are Craftspeople: Leadership Techniques for Transcending Shifts in Instruction

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Instructional Coaches; K-5 Principals; District Leaders

Dates: 7/29/2025

There's always going to be new mandates, new research and new ways we have to shift teaching in the classrooms. As leaders, how do we cultivate a teacher who is a true craftsperson and can transcend instructional shifts seamlessly and with expertise and wisdom? It comes from us!. Let's map out how we meaningfully connect with our teachers and learn the language to use when we are consistently responsible for communicating change and supporting shifts.

28. Phonological Awareness Instruction: Implementing NYS Instructional Best Practices in Early Childhood

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/29/2025

Listed as one of the Big Six Pillars of Literacy in the New York State Science of Reading and Instructional Best Practices guide, Phonological Awareness is the first foundational skill that must be taught to children prior to phonics instruction. This workshop is geared toward furnishing teachers with the insight and acumen to advance their craft of teaching children how to recognize, count, and manipulate the spoken parts of words, including syllables, alliteration, onset-rime, and phonemes using the Science of Reading, which incorporates a vast array of knowledge taken from the fields of education, speech and language pathology, psychology, sociology, neurology, cognitive science, and human development.

29. Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2025

Developed as part of the UPLIFT framework, this foundational workshop is intended to build awareness and support staff at any level in recognizing trauma and responding to individuals who have been exposed to adverse experiences and/or trauma. It is expected that participants will develop competency around defining and discussing trauma and common trauma symptoms, as well as implications that trauma and toxic stress can have on behaviors presented at home, in school, or in the community. The workshop incorporates neurodevelopmental information to increase awareness of the potential repercussions of trauma and toxic stress on brain development, and resultant implications for learning, academic achievement or engagement, and social success. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of a trauma-informed care framework (e.g., the 4 Rs and 6 principles of trauma-informed organizations), and how these intersect with existing school initiatives (e.g., school climate, PBIS, SEL, DEI, restorative practices, etc.). This module is designed to offer all school-based personnel a basic understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care practices at all tiers, from universal practices to individualized supports. Training activities may include individual reflection, case scenarios, polls, group discussion and Q & A.

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. Understanding the IEP: Supporting Students in the Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teacher Aides and Teaching Assistants

Dates: 7/29/2025

Join us for an important workshop designed for teacher aides and teaching assistants! During this 3-hour session, we will explore how to support students with disabilities in the classroom. You will learn about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and how they help students succeed. Participants will:

- Understand what disabilities are and how they affect learning.

- Learn about the IEP and its purpose.

- Discover strategies to support students with disabilities.

31. The Interactive Read Aloud in the Elementary Library

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 7/29/2025

Elementary school librarians play a crucial role in reading instruction. Many of the components of the school library program are designed to provide explicit reading, writing, and oral language development. In this workshop we will examine these facets through the lense of the NYS Science of Reading. Participants will learn how to incorporate instructional best practices such as direct and explicit instruction, culturally-responsive sustaining pedagogy, social emotional learning, and the Big Six Pillars of Literacy in program development including the interactive read aloud, written responses to texts, critical thinking.

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.

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

Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

Dates: 7/30/2025 to 8/6/2025

Meeting Times: 7/29, 7/30, 8/5, and 8/6 - 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: 7/29, 7/30, 8/5, and 8/6. 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 - 7/29/2025 - Module 1. Regulatory Foundations review, Module 2. Referral, Module 3. Evaluation

Session 2 - 7/30/2025 - Module 4. Eligibility, Module 5. IEP Development

Session 3 - 8/5/2025 - Module 5. IEP Development

Session 4 - 8/6/2025 - 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.

33. Capturing the Art of Writing: Methods for Successful Research Papers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 9-12)

Dates: 7/30/2025

One of the most important college and career readiness skills needed by graduating seniors is the ability to write research papers and reports. The Craft of Research is an educational standard that provides educators with the insight and methods needed to teach children an effective framework for conducting academic research and writing. The book discusses non-fiction writing, the early stages of planning and drafting, electronic sources and distinguishing between trustworthy sources and less reliable sources, acceptable web-based sources, selecting a research claim, supporting a claim with evidence and reasons, ethics, revisions, and following a clear format for writing a paper.

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.

34. DASA(Dignity Act for All Students)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants, aspiring educators

Dates: 7/30/2025

This six-hour course meets all of the requirements needed for NYSED certification and certification updates for teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants. The DASA law was passed by NYS in 2010. This law seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.

35. InLET: Initial Certification of Lead Evalutors of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 7/30/2025

This blended workshop for NEW lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. The first 6 hours will be conducted asynchronously on Google Classroom. The final 6 hours will be held in person at Dutchess BOCES Conference Center on your selected date. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district-approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-2026 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: -Practice evidence collection and alignment -Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric -Evidence collection, alignment and scoring -Engage in Professional Conversations 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.

36. New Teacher Mentor Training for First-Time Mentors

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/30/2025 to 8/13/2025

For beginning teachers, skillful mentoring significantly increases confidence as instructional problem-solvers and decision makers. This training offers a complete overview of structures, strategies, and tools for mentors. Experiences will provide specific information about the mentor's role, identify the needs of beginning teachers, and model steps for ensuring an effective mentor-protege relationship. TOPICS INCLUDE: The Role of the Mentor; Recognizing the Needs of Beginning Teachers; Effective Communication; Maximizing Time and Attention; On-going Support Strategies. ALL TEACHERS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: Understand the Role of the Mentee/Mentor; Work in Partnership with their Mentee to Effect a Positive School Year; Foster a Trusting Relationship Focused on Student Learning.

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

37. OVERVIEW OF Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading (VIRTUAL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, literacy/reading instructors, administrators

Dates: 7/31/2025

Meeting Times: 10 am -1 pm

Location: VIRTUAL

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed in order to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. In order to overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. We will take a look at some ineffective practices and why those may not be working, in order to realign our thinking and pedagogy to what is research‐based and effective.

38. How Would a Reading Teacher Craft a Science Lesson? Quick Tips & Tricks for Teaching Science Content to Mastery

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: science teachers, reading teachers, and admin from both disciplines

Dates: 7/31/2025

Writing to learn, exploratory notebooks, and thinking our way into an understanding of a topic are all vehicles for achieving the Next Generation Science Standards. Let's tap into the historical and cultural contexts of the locales where our students' live to target Science of Reading research in reference to building content knowledge. Science teachers are not reading teachers, yet we can supply each other with bell ringers, talkabouts, listening and observing sketch notes, formative vocabulary assessments, and discussion-based transitions to labs that build the reading and writing skills necessary to master science content.

Participants in this workshop will:
Learn how knowledge is activated and built through varied instructional approaches.
Experience the state-required labs alongside the literacy techniques to support them.
Facilitate science experiments with graphic organizers that lead to fully developed written conclusions.
Implement vocabulary strategies that support students' understanding of content.
Utilize career and trade resources in the overview of science content topics.
Target linguistic intelligence in the field of science.
Generate questions, wonderings, and speculations that fuel the natural process of science on the page.

39. Discipline with Dignity in the Elementary Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/31/2025

This workshop will give teachers the opportunity to research and discuss best practices in incorporating discipline in the classroom. These skills are often acquired Come learn which strategies and techniques have been tested and proven to work.

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.

40. Unraveling Concepts: Problem Strings to Develop Students' Conceptual Understanding

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only grades K-12

Dates: 7/31/2025

Join us for an in-depth workshop designed for secondary math teachers looking to strengthen their students' understanding of algebraic concepts through problem strings. Building on the number strings routine, this workshop will focus on using carefully crafted sequences of problems to guide students through increasingly complex algebraic ideas, promoting both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Teachers will learn how to scaffold problems in a way that builds on prior knowledge and deepens students' understanding of algebraic reasoning, rather than relying solely on memorization or step-by-step procedures. Learners will engage in mathematical discourse to foster a student-centered classroom community and confident mathematical identities.

41. How to Foster and Support Self-Determination in All Students

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, administrators, related service personnel, agency representatives

Dates: 8/1/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am -11:30am

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

42. Inheritance & Variation of Traits: Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Intolerance (PE: HS-LS3-3 & HS-LS1-1)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 3-12), Assistant Principals (grades 3-12), ENL Teachers (grades 3-12)

Dates: 8/1/2025

There are no longer Laboratory Activities for Part D (Living Environment). 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. 15% of the questions on the written Regents exams will measure content related to the Investigations. 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 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.

43. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: For the Birds- Designing Solutions (PE: HS-LS-2-7)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 3-12), Assistant Principals (grades 3-12), ENL Teachers (grades 3-12)

Dates: 8/1/2025

There are no longer Laboratory Activities for Part D (Living Environment). 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. 15% of the questions on the written Regents exams will measure content related to the Investigations. 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 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.

44. Book Study: The Craft of Research

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 11-12)

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/14/2025

One of the most important college and career readiness skills needed by graduating seniors is the ability to write research papers and reports. The Craft of Research is an educational standard that provides educators with the insight and methods needed to teach children an effective framework for conducting academic research and writing. The book discusses non-fiction writing, the early stages of planning and drafting, electronic sources and distinguishing between trustworthy sources and less reliable sources, acceptable web-based sources, selecting a research claim, supporting a claim with evidence and reasons, ethics, revisions, and following a clear format for writing a paper.

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.

45. Weaving Science of Reading into a Set Curriculum: Where Does It Fit In?

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-5 Teachers; Elementary Principals; District Leaders; Literacy Coaches

Dates: 8/4/2025

As a district, you may be committed to your Units of Study, Fountas & Pinnell, American Reading Company, Scholastic, etc. reading program, but you want to ensure that you are utilizing science of reading techniques. Let's take the anxiety out of "What am I supposed to be doing?” and use check-ins, visual tools, and focus to know what fits where in our instructional programs. We'll learn how anchor charts can capture important learning that weave together consistency and responsiveness in approaches, products, and philosophies.

46. AI for Differentiation

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/4/2025

Every student learns differently-how can we leverage AI-powered tools to meet their unique needs? In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore how AI can support scaffolding, content adaptation, and personalized learning pathways to ensure all students thrive. Discover practical ways to use AI to modify texts, generate leveled resources, and create targeted supports for diverse learners. Whether you're looking to enhance differentiation in small-group instruction, independent practice, or whole-class settings, this session will equip you with strategies to harness AI for more inclusive, student-centered learning. Join us to explore the future of personalized 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.

47. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI): Next Steps (Synchronous)-Two Zoom Sessions of 3 hours each

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: special education teachers, CSE teams, general education teachers, and others interested in furthering their knowledge on specially designed instruction

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 9/25/2025

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

The Next Steps with Specially Designed Instruction professional development training package is the second in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This advanced level training is intended to further develop participants' knowledge of specially designed instruction and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning barriers.  Participants will be trained on how specially designed instruction is used alongside other instructional strategies and the process of developing appropriate specially designed instruction based on individual student needs and characteristics. This is a two-session online course offered synchronously. Each session will be 3 hours from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The dates are Tuesday, August 5, 2025 and Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to each session.
Participants will:

• Define and describe specially designed instruction.

• Identify what instructional strategies may work to close gaps based on different characteristics of each student.

• Examine what SDI looks like in the classroom.  

• Examine the elements of the IEP and recognize how and where SDI for the student should be included in the IEP.

• Apply their knowledge of SDI to complete student summary sheets and write comprehensive IEPs. 
The training is most applicable to those who will be engaging directly in designing, developing and delivering specially designed instruction to students with disabilities. "

48. Breaking Math Apart: Fractions - Concrete to Symbolic Progression

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/5/2025

Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed for math teachers looking to deepen their understanding of how to teach fractions from concrete to symbolic representation. In this session, we'll begin with Cuisenaire rods to help students grasp the foundational concept of fractions as parts of wholes. Through a progression from visual models to abstract symbols, you'll learn how to transition students' thinking from physical representations to fraction notation. We will cover unit fractions, equivalent fractions, operations with fractions, mixed numbers, and improper fractions. By the end of the workshop, you will have practical strategies for using concrete tools to support the progression to abstract understanding, helping your students confidently navigate and apply fractions in various mathematical contexts.

49. Science of Reading and the Role of Writing

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Grades K-12 District Leaders, Grades K-12 Principals, K-12 Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2025

As reinforced by the NYSED Literacy Briefs, writing plays an integral role in building a student's literacy skills. Participants will examine the writing workshop model, look at daily routines that are purposeful, engaging and teach writing explicitly, as well as look at how sentence expansion introduces students to note-taking. Some key takeaways from this session will include: assessment checkpoints, and tools for supporting the composition of simple and compound sentences.

50. Grant Writing Workshop

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All

Dates: 8/5/2025

Join us for an exciting and informative Grant Writing Workshop designed specifically for school staff! This workshop will help you learn how to write successful grant proposals to secure funding for our school projects and programs. Topics Include:

- Understanding Grants: What are grants and how can they help our school?

- Finding Grant Opportunities: Where to look for grants that fit our needs.

- Writing a Strong Proposal: Tips and tricks for writing clear and persuasive grant proposals.

- Budgeting Basics: How to create a budget that supports your proposal.

51. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/5/2025

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This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-26 school year.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

Practice evidence collection and alignment
Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
Professional Conversations

52. Translating the NYSSLS into Lesson Plans-Developing, Finding, and Revising Lessons that Prepare Students for the New Science Regents Exams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 8/5/2025

Confused by what the NYSSLS standards are asking students to know, understand, and be able to do? Unsure if your existing lessons will truly align and if they will prepare students for the new Regents exams? You aren't alone! According to Achieve, up to 95% of resources that claim to be aligned with the new standards really aren't. Learn where to find the best resources, how to evaluate the quality of resources, and simple strategies to modify your existing lesson plans so you can be confident your students learn what they need to know to be successful on the new Regents exams.

53. Incorporating Vocabulary Routines for ELLs in Grades 3-12

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in Grades Pre-K-12.

Dates: 8/6/2025

This workshop will equip classroom teachers with practical and engaging vocabulary routines to support English Language Learners in all content areas.Participants will learn strategies to build vocabulary knowledge, enhance comprehension, foster retention, and develop oral language.

How to select keywords from tiered vocabulary for direct instruction and word learning strategies in morphology, context clues, cognate awareness, and creating opportunities for authentic language use. Teachers will develop a consistent approach for incorporating vocabulary instruction as a daily part of routines that foster listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.

54. Finding and Developing Classroom Assessments that Prepare Students for the New Science Regents Exams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 8/6/2025

The questions on the new science regents exams are very different from the old exams. They are worded in unfamiliar ways and students need a different knowledge and skill set than they have in the past to be successful. Learn where to go to find similar questions to what you can expect to see on the new Regents exams, and how New York State creates these questions so that you can build your own to use in your classroom.

55. A Tale of Two Regulations: Special Education and Part 154

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in Grades Pre-K-12.

Dates: 8/6/2025

This workshop provides educators with a foundational understanding of the intersection of special education and English Language Learner (ELL) services within the context of New York State's Commissioners' Regulations Part 154 and Part 200. Understand Legal Requirements: Gain insights into relevant laws and regulations, the ELL Identification: Policies, procedures, and best practices.

Considerations for providing effective delivery of services through general and special education programs. Leverage Student Strengths and Identify Student Needs: Accommodations to provide access and build on students' existing skills. Developing an IEP that captures the strengths, skills, and resources that students possess when they come into our district.

56. New Teacher Mentor Training (Refresher)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/7/2025

For beginning teachers, skillful mentoring significantly increases confidence as instructional problem-solvers and decision makers. This training provides an update on structures, strategies, and tools for mentors. Experiences will provide specific information about the mentor's role, identify the needs of beginning teachers, and model steps for ensuring an effective mentor-protege relationship. TOPICS INCLUDE: The Role of the Mentor; Recognizing the Needs of Beginning Teachers; Effective Communication; Maximizing Time and Attention; On-going Support Strategies. ALL TEACHERS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: Understand the Role of the Mentee/Mentor; Work in Partnership with their Mentee to Effect a Positive School Year; Foster a Trusting Relationship Focused on Student Learning.

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

57. Creating and Modifying Units to Align with NYSSLS and Prepare Students for the New Science Regents Exams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 8/7/2025

Set yourself up for success in the 2025-2026 school year! Spend the day collaborating with your content-area colleagues to develop a plan for teaching and assessing all of the NYSSLS standards that are assessed on your new Regents exam, where to integrate the new required investigations (and get tips for facilitating them with students), and where and how to integrate the skills students will need to successfully answer the new Regent's style questions. Whether you are using New Visions, another program or creating your own units from scratch, you will leave this workshop having thought through all the necessary pieces of a NYSSLS-aligned curriculum.

58. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/7/2025

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-26 school year.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

Practice evidence collection and alignment
Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
Professional Conversations

59. The Science of Reading in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (Grades K-12)

Dates: 8/7/2025

A group of academic researchers have recently reported that many children continue to exhibit learning loss from the COVID-19 Pandemic. As a result, secondary classroom teachers have struggled to accommodate ninth graders who exhibit below average math and reading skills due to a chronic lack of exposure to foundational skills missed at the end of elementary school and middle school. This workshop will give secondary Social Studies teachers the opportunity to identify and address which foundational skills their students are lacking through the lens of the Science of Reading and New York State Instructional Best Practice.

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.

60. State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13: Secondary Transition - Key Concepts of the Compliance Review

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: The CSE Chairperson for secondary students is required to attend. Special education administrators, special education teachers, and related service providers are also welcome to complete this training

Dates: 8/8/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 11:00am

The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of the SPP Indicator 13 compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students (aged 15 and over) that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review.

During this one-hour virtual training, participants will:
Identify, understand, and apply key components of State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13.

Registered participants will be emailed all relevant links several days prior to the training. If you do not receive an initial e-mail with Zoom link prior to the training, please check your spam/junk mail. Otherwise, if you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact me at Melinda.krafft@dcboces.org. Thank you!

61. Introduction to Equitable Behavioral Systems (virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, teacher leaders, coaches, school behavior specialists, school psychologists, school social workers, school counselors, teacher assistants, family representatives, and BOCES administrators and support staff

Dates: 8/11/2025

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

Location: Zoom Link will be provided

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After analyzing national and state trends in behavior, participants will explore how frameworks of Equitable & Culturally Responsive Multi-Tiered Behavioral Systems affect outcomes of Students With Disabilities. Participants will be able to establish a common understanding of equity & their own clear commitments. The group will also review the research around Sustaining and Scaling Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports as they begin to make connections to their own educational contexts. It is highly encouraged for participants to register for the 8/12 in-person session as well.

62. Elevating the Work: Sustaining the NYSED Literacy Briefs in 2025 and Beyond

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Grades K-12 District Leaders, Grades K-12 Principals, K-12 Teacher Leaders; K-12 Instructional Coaches

Dates: 8/11/2025

Participate in a collaborative, three hour, inquiry session for New York State district, building and teacher leaders. Investigate the long-term impacts of the NYSED Literacy Briefs. Develop program-agnostic ways to sustain your district and school literacy programs. Compile professional learning strategies to support the literacy understanding of all stakeholders. Think deeply about your current literacy program and teaching practices alongside your aspirations.

63. Phonemic Awareness with Heggerty, Blevins & Cunningham: Natural Ways to Have Fun with Sounds and Young Learners

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: District Leaders, Elementary Principals, K-3 Teachers

Dates: 8/11/2025

Many of us now have formal resources to build the crucial pillar of phonemic awareness in our PreK-2 readers. We want to use these resources with ease, confidence, and to implement phonemic awareness as a quick and seamless component of our foundational reading program. In this workshop, we will: Use alphabet books to support beginning readers' oral language development and to associate sounds with letters Use children's names to clap syllables, match beginning sounds, hear rhymes and segment words into sounds Review Bridge the Gap: At-A-Glance (lesson focus, anchor lessons, teacher tips, hand motions, and assessments associated with Heggerty).

64. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/11/2025

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-26 school year.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

Practice evidence collection and alignment
Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
Professional Conversations

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

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: CPSE Chairpersons, Special Education administrators, building principals

Dates: 8/12/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 12:00

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.

66. Introduction to Equitable Behavioral Systems (in-person)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, teacher leaders, coaches, school behavior specialists, school psychologists, school social workers, school counselors, teacher assistants, family representatives, and BOCES administrators and support staff

Dates: 8/12/2025

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

Location: Dutchess BOCES Conference Center, Learning Commons

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Participants will apply the research and frameworks to consider what relevant data to gather and analyze from their own schools. School teams will reflect on their current state and desired state when it comes to developing equitable behavior solutions that work. Participants will begin drafting their action plans to create pathways to change. It is highly encouraged for participants to register for the 8/11 virtual session as well.

67. rePET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Principals

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified Administrators who are responsible for evaluating principals

Dates: 8/12/2025

In this three-hour in-person learning experience, participants use case studies and view video(s) of principal practice to collect objective, representative evidence, and align evidence to the district-approved principal-practice rubric. District principal evaluators are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-26 school year.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

Practice evidence collection and alignment
Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
Professional Conversations

68. Phonics Instruction: Implementing NYS Instruction Best Practices in Writing a Phonics Curriculum

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 8/12/2025

Phonics is one of the foundational skills identified as essential for reading success. This workshop is created for teachers to learn the elements of writing a phonics curriculum that is unique to their school community. Come learn how to scaffold phonics instruction for students to build upon skills sequentially outlined. We will explore how phonics instruction and skills become more complex as students progress from learning simple correspondences between letters and sounds to more sophisticated decoding strategies including consonant blends, vowel combinations, "chucks" of letters, voiced and unvoiced sounds, spelling patterns (the floss spelling rule and double the consonant spelling rule). We will also discuss common word parts such as root words, prefixes, suffixes, and base words.

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.

69. Unraveling Calculations: Number Strings & Open Number Lines

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only K-12

Dates: 8/12/2025

In this hands-on workshop, elementary and middle school educators will explore the power of number strings and the open number line as essential tools for developing students' number sense and mental math strategies. We'll begin with dot talks, engaging in dynamic discussions to reveal how simple visual representations can spark deep mathematical thinking and enhance understanding. As we progress, you'll learn how to use the open number line to build fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through mental math strategies. By linking each operation to the number line, students will see relationships between numbers and gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts beyond rote calculation, all the while building confidence and strong math identities.

70. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/12/2025

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-26 school year.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

Practice evidence collection and alignment
Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
Professional Conversations

71. OVERVIEW of Phonics & Word Recognition: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success (VIRTUAL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, literacy/reading instructors, administrators

Dates: 8/13/2025

Meeting Times: 10 am- 1 pm

The purpose of this training is to provide an overview to help participants gain a greater understanding of the Science of Reading, specifically, what phonics and word recognition are and how crucial this skill set 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 phonics and word recognition. The training will also provide context for the importance of using assessments to improve the effectiveness of phonics instruction for students. To overcome equity barriers, educators must focus on providing systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.

72. Discipline with Dignity in the Secondary Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/13/2025

This workshop will give teachers the opportunity to research and discuss best practices in incorporating discipline in the classroom. These skills are often acquired. Come learn which strategies and techniques have been tested and proven to work.

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.

73. Unraveling Concepts: Problem Strings to Develop Students' Conceptual Understanding

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only grades K-12

Dates: 8/14/2025

Join us for an in-depth workshop designed for secondary math teachers looking to strengthen their students' understanding of algebraic concepts through problem strings. Building on the number strings routine, this workshop will focus on using carefully crafted sequences of problems to guide students through increasingly complex algebraic ideas, promoting both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Teachers will learn how to scaffold problems in a way that builds on prior knowledge and deepens students' understanding of algebraic reasoning, rather than relying solely on memorization or step-by-step procedures. Learners will engage in mathematical discourse to foster a student-centered classroom community and confident mathematical identities.

74. Principals Roundtable: Setting up Behavior Supports

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 8/14/2025

Principals will have the opportunity to discuss and share best practices, New York State initiatives, and community engagement around setting up behavior supports for successful student outcomes. Participants will have the opportunity to consider the MTSS framework, New York State Social Emotional Framework, and Parent and Family participation in helping students achieve their academic, cultural, and social emotional goals.

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.

75. RC = D X LC: The Math of the Science of Reading

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 8/25/2025

Let's break down the numbers and quantities related to implementing the science ofreading. We'll talk about 8 things you didn't know about the science of reading, solutions to common implementation issues, the four virtues of knowledge, recognition, connection and flexibility, the Six Shifts, unlocking reading codes, time, effect size, how do you measure reading growth, ages and stages, and how big is a large vocabulary?

76. Vocabulary Instruction: A Deep Dive into NYS Instructional Best Practices

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/25/2025

Research shows that the vocabulary of children entering the first grade predicts their eleventh grade reading comprehension. In fact, the vocabulary size of children in kindergarten is an effective predictor of reading comprehension in the middle elementary years. Moreover, reading comprehension depends on a person already knowing between 90 and 95 percent of the words in a text. The New York State Instructional Best Practices guide, recommends that vocabulary instruction be taught explicitly from Prek and beyond. In this workshop we will consider how to make vocabulary instruction an essential aspect of our daily curricular and instructional practices. Specifically, we will discuss the suggested methods and techniques outlined in the Instructional Best Practices guide; they are as follows: plan activities to expand and practice vocabulary, introduce words and their meanings, engage students in activities to enhance vocabulary and language skills, teach vocabulary in the context of other reading activities, facilitate activities that actively engage students in the development of the their vocabulary knowledge.

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

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

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/25/2025

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.

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.

78. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/25/2025

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-26 school year.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

Practice evidence collection and alignment
Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
Professional Conversations

79. Fundamentals of Equity

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: K-12 School Personnel

Dates: 8/26/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm

This workshop is designed to build foundational understanding of equity and cultural responsiveness. Overall, the aim is to ensure that participants establish a common vocabulary while beginning to interrogate their personal, professional and institutional capacity within these two areas. Workshop provided in sections: 1. Introduction to Equity 2. Introduction to Cultural Responsiveness Participants will- ● define common terms and imagery that appear in conversations about equity. ● explore the concept of cultural responsiveness through personal, professional, and institutional lenses. identify initial strengths, challenges, and needs regarding the capacity to implement culturally responsive practices. *This is a virtual workshop. The Zoom information will be emailed 24 hours before PD commencement to the registered Frontline email address.

80. Addressing Oral Language Deficits in ELL's

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/26/2025

Students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) often struggle with acquiring oral language fluency. Oral language fluency has been identified by researchers as crucial for reading comprehension. This workshop will help teachers to incorporate evidence-based strategies and techniques to enhance oral language fluency skills. Participants will be able to explicitly teach phonology, morphology, cognates, vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatics of the English language.

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.

81. Breaking Math Apart: Fractions - Concrete to Symbolic Progression

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/26/2025

Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed for math teachers looking to deepen their understanding of how to teach fractions from concrete to symbolic representation. In this session, we'll begin with Cuisenaire rods to help students grasp the foundational concept of fractions as parts of wholes. Through a progression from visual models to abstract symbols, you'll learn how to transition students' thinking from physical representations to fraction notation. We will cover unit fractions, equivalent fractions, operations with fractions, mixed numbers, and improper fractions. By the end of the workshop, you will have practical strategies for using concrete tools to support the progression to abstract understanding, helping your students confidently navigate and apply fractions in various mathematical contexts.

82. rePET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Principals

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified Administrators who are responsible for evaluating principals

Dates: 8/26/2025

In this three-hour in-person learning experience, participants use case studies and view video(s) of principal practice to collect objective, representative evidence, and align evidence to the district-approved principal-practice rubric. District principal evaluators are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-26 school year.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

Practice evidence collection and alignment
Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
Professional Conversations

83. Phonological Awareness: Establishing Foundations for Reading Success (VIRTUAL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators

Dates: 8/27/2025

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.

84. DASA(Dignity Act for All Students)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants, aspiring educators

Dates: 8/27/2025

This six-hour course meets all of the requirements needed for NYSED certification and certification updates for teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants. The DASA law was passed by NYS in 2010. This law seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.

85. InLET: Initial Certification of Lead Evalutors of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 8/27/2025

This blended workshop for NEW lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. The first 6 hours will be conducted asynchronously on Google Classroom. The final 6 hours will be held in person at Dutchess BOCES Conference Center on your selected date. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district-approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-2026 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: -Practice evidence collection and alignment -Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric -Evidence collection, alignment and scoring -Engage in Professional Conversations 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.

86. Supporting Multilingual: 50 Science of Reading-Related Strategies for Language and Literacy Instruction Book Study for Grs. K-5

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Grades K-12 District Leaders, Grades K-12 Principals, K-12 Teachers

Dates: 8/27/2025

Supporting Multilingual Learners offers strategies to support the literacy development of children who speak multiple languages. Organized by 10 research-based, easy-to-use scaffolds, this practical guide shares: 50 strategies that teachers can use proactively or to respond to student needs Downloadable online planning templates Vignettes across grade levels showing the strategies in action Reflection questions for educators Each chapter focuses on one scaffold and 5 instructional ""Strategies in Action"" that fit within that scaffold, providing classroom examples of the strategies in use. Participants will delve into this text via book club discussion and strategy sharing. Book will be provide for workshop.

87. CDOS Learning Standards: Integrated Learning and Universal Foundational Skills for our ENL Students

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 ENL Teachers; K-12 ENL and Career and Technical Education Leaders; Career and Tech Ed Teachers; Tech Teachers; FACS Teachers; Business Teachers

Dates: 8/28/2025

Join Dana Brown, educator and current industry worker, to learn how to foster and implement Standards 2 and 3a of the CDOS Learning Standards. Participants will learn how to: Identify academic knowledge and skills in the workplace environment Use an interdisciplinary approach Use a variety of communication technologies Foster personal qualities that lead to responsible behavior Relate to people of different ages and from diverse backgrounds Teach systems, how they operate and identify where to obtain information and resources within the system Manage information and technology to complete tasks and communicate in the workplace

88. Fluency Instruction and NYS Instructional Best Practices

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/28/2025

Over 30 years of reading research shows that fluent readers are able to read orally with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. Fluency is one of the critical factors necessary for reading comprehension. In 2000, the National Reading Panel found that students who do not develop reading fluency, regardless of how bright they are, are likely to remain poor readers throughout their lives. In this course we will discuss the suggested strategies listed in the NYS Instructional Best Practice guide for teaching reading fluency including: model fluent reading on a daily basis, provide daily opportunities for students to practice reading fluency, incorporate daily interactive oral reading structures into whole and small group instruction, expose students to early reading habits and strategies.

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.

89. Family Engagement: Tips & Tricks for Linking to Learning

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Leaders; Bilingual Parent Liasions; Outreach Coordinators

Dates: 8/29/2025

Are you ready to move beyond the Open House? Do you want the time you invest in family engagement activities to be rewarded with good attendance, and result in authentic connections with families? Let's come together in this 6 hour course to do the following: Explore what it means to link family engagement to learning. Create dedicated time for school staff and families to communicate. Collaborate with families to plan engagement activities. Increase participation in family engagement events. Discover how to communicate with families that don't readily respond. Incorporate multilingualism into practices. Use surveys that lead to action. Facilitate parent education workshops. Involve families who normally do not get involved. Focus on academics when creating events. Utilize family engagement techniques in intermediate, middle and high school grades. Interweave careers and job-embedded knowledge into events. Utilize athletics and sports to aid in increasing family engagement. Formulate tutoring services to support families.

90. Reading Comprehension and the NYS Instructional Best Practices Guide

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 8/29/2025

New York State Instructional Best Practice lists reading comprehension as one of the Big Six Literacy Pillars that should be taught directly and explicitly. The guide suggests the following: teach students to activate background knowledge prior to reading, engage in high-quality shared book reading, ensure students connect to texts daily, ask questions and engage students in conversations surrounding text daily, and model and explicitly teach comprehension strategies. In this workshop, we will discuss instructional strategies that have been tested and proven to work at all grade levels.

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.

91. Unboxing Fundations Readers: Dancing with Decodables!

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: District Leaders, Elementary Principals, K-3 Teachers

Dates: 9/4/2025

We will learn how these readers support decoding, fluency, comprehension, progression and stamina, as well as confidence in our young readers. We will reconsider the texts we use with beginning readers to clear up some confusion about decodable texts in light of the science of reading research, and see where these tools fit within the larger literacy block. The Eternal Triangle (orthography, phonology and semantics) will be referenced, as well as how to use reading partner games and spaces and places for all types of reading in our literature-rich classrooms

92. Fundations Tools & Tasks: The Why & The How

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: District Leaders, Elementary Principals, K-3 Teachers

Dates: 9/4/2025

Explore the impacts of the Wilson Reading Fundations program components. Look at hands-on decoding and the connection between decoding and encoding, as well as the importance of charts in the program. Explore the tenets of word building and engagement, align Fundations tasks to NYS Next Generation ELA standards, examine Fundations activities through their descriptions and key points, and connect Fundations work to the larger world of multilingualism. Delve into the program's learner-driven components by identifying high leverage instructional activities, with focus on magnets, pocket charts, color coding, and sound cards. Utilize resources on Wilson Academy, gather Expert Tips, organize, sort and manipulate materials, and connect the program's work to science of reading research, Units of Study, Heggerty and Patterns of Power.

93. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Using Behavior Data to Inform Interventions (in-person)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 9/5/2025

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

Location: Dutchess BOCES Conference Center, Large Conferenc

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Participants will be able to evaluate their own school's use and approach to student behavior data. Participants will be able to review and reflect on their system approaches to collecting, tracking and disaggregating data. It is highly encouraged for participants to register for virtual session on 9/19.

94. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 9/5/2025

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.

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.

95. Read Aloud: Infusing Technology for Multimodal Learning Experiences with Novel Effect

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-6)

Dates: 9/5/2025

The read-aloud is crucial for setting a firm foundation in reading literacy. By reading to children for at least 20 minutes per day, we foster metacognitive skills, oral language development, and model reading fluency. Spark joyful learning by infusing technology into your read-alouds. Join this exciting, hands-on session to experience how Novel Effect makes read alouds engaging, interactive, and fun! To make the most of this session, we suggest logging into Novel Effect and watching the introductory video "How Novel Effect Works." Get ready to create engaging, multimodal read alouds in record time! If you do not have a Novel Effect account, it is easy to sign up for a free log in through your school librarian.

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.

96. Math Teacher Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/8/2025 to 6/1/2026

"This 1 hour, virtual, monthly collegial meeting will provide opportunities to collaborate, brainstorm, share best practices, and network with math educators throughout Dutchess County. Topics for discussion will be determined by group members.

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."

97. Managing the First Six Weeks of the K-5 Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-6)

Dates: 9/8/2025

here is something fresh and exciting about the start of a new school year! Veteran educators have written extensively about the impact that the first six weeks of school can have on setting a positive and productive learning environment that could last the entire school year. Join your peers as we create a professional learning community (PLC) around best practices and evidence-based research on the first six weeks of school. We will discuss building community, setting learning goals, creating sample schedules, organizing the flow of the day, academics, setting discipline routines as well as explicitly teaching procedures and safe transitions. In this session we will draw upon multiple sciences, including sociology, developmental and cognitive psychology, and education. Participants will leave this session knowing how to create effective norms, set routines, and build positive, lasting relationships with students.

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.

98. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 9/9/2025

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-26 school year.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

Practice evidence collection and alignment
Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
Professional Conversations

99. MTSS-i Classroom Management

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/9/2025

Join us to elevate your school district's Tier 1 practices and firmly establish effective Tier 2 structures. This session is designed for district and school leaders, teachers, counselors, and related service providers. We will focus on advancing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and UDL Equity for Design in Tier 1 while developing Tier 2 strategies.

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.

100. ENL Teachers: Integrated Materials Development Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: ENL Teachers 6-12

Dates: 9/9/2025

This four-day series will equip ENL teachers working with grades 6-12 to develop integrated materials, scaffolds and assessments that effectively support students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills across content areas, as well as develop language objectives. The series will emphasize collaboration, best practices, and the alignment of ENL instruction in an Integrated classroom. Participants should be prepared to bring instructional materials and assessments to modify for English language learners.

Participants will be able to:

Make connections and network with other ENL teachers to share skills and insight

Establish a shareable bank of resources

Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge of their practice

Implement modified materials into the Integrated classroom

101. InLET: Initial Certification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators-New Administrators to Teachers APPR Evaluation

Dates: 9/10/2025

This blended workshop for NEW lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. The first 6 hours will be conducted asynchronously on Google Classroom. The final 6 hours will be held in person at Dutchess BOCES Conference Center on your selected date. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district-approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-2026 school year. <

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
-Practice evidence collection and alignment
-Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric
-Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
-Engage in Professional Conversations

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

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