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1. Health Sciences Applied to Coaching
(3 Credits - 45 Hours)

Program: Coaching Courses

Audience: Coaches

Dates: 3/2/2020 to 4/27/2020

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This 45 hour course will be taught in 15 sessions. Each session is three hours in duration.

The course is a series of interactive exercises and activities designed to study Health Sciences as they apply to coaching sports. Through these activities, exercises and health application to coaching topics, participants will gain information, organize it for professional and personal use, and apply it to their particular programs. Health Sciences as applied to coaching will also help define: selected principles of biology, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology related to coaching; risk minimization; mixed competition; NYSED selection and classification of athletes; age and maturity of athletes.

This 45 hour course is divided into three parts:

Part I - Philosophy, Physiology, and Psychology (9 hours)

Part II - Fitness, Conditioning, Sport Specific Training, Nutrition, and Weight Management (24 hours)

Part III - Current and On-going Health Issues and Administrative Procedures (12 hours)

**Health Related Aspects of Coaching Course scheduled to begin March 2, running Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

***We will NOT run the class during the scheduled spring break (No April 6th or 8th) or if schools are closed due to weather.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
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2. Principals Academy - March Monthly

Program: Principals' Academy

Audience: Principals, Building Administrators

Dates: 3/5/2020

Principals Academy is for principals and building level administrators in the ONC BOCES region. Primary focus for the year is leading the implementation of a successful and effective Social Emotional Learning program in school. Roundtable, NYSED & BOCES updates, and new building leader workshops will be additional agenda items.

Coffee and water available. Light breakfast items and Lunch will be provided.

** PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE TO THURSDAY, 3/5/20 **
  • Enrolled: 16/25
  • Wait: 0/0

3. Distance Learning Online Vendor Showcase

Program: Distance Learning

Audience: District administration, counselors, and teachers.

Dates: 3/6/2020

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Online vendors will showcase their products/services to districts within the ONC BOCES region. Participants will have time for Q & A, a feedback form, and time to debrief with one another after the presentations. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by the vendors.
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/10

4. Specially Designed Instruction

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General education teachers with push in special education support, special education teachers, LTAs, Related Service providers, administrators and CSE Chairs

Dates: 3/6/2020

This one-day training teaches the basic fundamentals of specially designed instruction (SDI) required by Federal and State regulations for students receiving special education services. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:
- Define Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
- Describe and understand Federal and New York State regulatory guidelines for SDI
- Differentiate SDI from general education instruction
- Identify what elements of instruction may be adapted in SDI
- Identify and describe the differences between SDI accommodations and modifications
- Develop SDI based upon individual student needs using concepts and skills learned during this training

  • Enrolled: 6/40
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5. Building Better Futures: School Counselors and ESSA

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 3/9/2020

In this workshop, participants will explore several school accountability measures under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): 1) Chronic Absenteeism; 2) College, Career and Civic Readiness Index; and 3) Graduation Rate. We will unpack how each measure is calculated and share resources and ideas for school counseling activities that can improve student outcomes in each of these areas.

In addition, a guest speaker from NYSED will review current graduation requirements, including the various pathways available.

NOTE: Lunch is not provided. You will have one hour on your own for lunch. Coffee, tea, and water available.
  • Enrolled: 7/20
  • Wait: 0/0

6. IEP Development

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers who write IEPs

Dates: 3/10/2020

Participants will learn how to write the following sections of the IEP: Present Levels of Performance (Evaluations, Academic, Social, Physical and Management Needs), Effect of Student Needs Statement, Student Needs Relating to Special Factors, Transition Measurable Post-Secondary Goals and Transition Needs Statement with Course of Study, Measurable Annual Goals (Benchmarks/Objectives), Considerations for Programming and Related Services, Supplementary Aides, Assistive Technology, Program Modifications/Accommodations, Supports for School Personnel, Extended School Year, Testing Accommodations, Coordinated Set of Transition Activities, Participation is Assessments/Foreign Language and Students without Disabilities, and Special Transportation. Participants should bring an IEP to look over throughout the training to look at.

Although Worcester is hosting the training, all districts are welcome to attend.
  • Enrolled: 7/20
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7. Specially Designed Instruction

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 3/13/2020

This one-day training teaches the basic fundamentals of specially designed instruction (SDI) required by Federal and State regulations for students receiving special education services. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:
- Define Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
- Describe and understand Federal and New York State regulatory guidelines for SDI
- Differentiate SDI from general education instruction
- Identify what elements of instruction may be adapted in SDI
- Identify and describe the differences between SDI accommodations and modifications
- Develop SDI based upon individual student needs using concepts and skills learned during this training

Coffee, Tea and water available
  • Enrolled: 12/30
  • Wait: 0/0

8. Functional Behavioral Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plan with a Progress Monitoring System ( Day 2 of 3) (DCMO location)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District and School-level teams who are responsible for the development and implementation of the FBA/BIP and PM process.

Dates: 3/16/2020

Day 2: Conducting the FBA, Contextualizing the BIP process, Developing the skills to utilize the competing behavior pathway to build Behavioral Intervention Plans.

This is the second of a three-day training on developing and building a theoretically sound Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Participants should attend all 3 training days.

The goal of this three day PD is for participants to gain fluency with the process of conducting a functional assessment to build and monitor a sound behavior intervention plan. It is recommended that participants attend in district teams.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
  • Wait: 0/0

9. IEP Development

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers who write IEPs

Dates: 3/23/2020

Participants will learn how to write the following sections of the IEP: Present Levels of Performance (Evaluations, Academic, Social, Physical and Management Needs), Effect of Student Needs Statement, Student Needs Relating to Special Factors, Transition Measurable Post-Secondary Goals and Transition Needs Statement with Course of Study, Measurable Annual Goals (Benchmarks/Objectives), Considerations for Programming and Related Services, Supplementary Aides, Assistive Technology, Program Modifications/Accommodations, Supports for School Personnel, Extended School Year, Testing Accommodations, Coordinated Set of Transition Activities, Participation is Assessments/Foreign Language and Students without Disabilities, and Special Transportation. Participants should bring an IEP to look over throughout the training to look at.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Dignity Act Coordinator Workshop

Program: DASA

Audience: Principals, Dignity Act Coordinators

Dates: 4/2/2020

NOTE: This is not the mandated 6-hour workshop for certification.

Dignity Act Coordinators play a vital role in setting the school-wide climate in relation to addressing how students and staff react to bullying, discrimination and harassment. This workshop series is designed to provide Dignity Act Coordinators with tools for developing and maintaining an environment free of discrimination and harassment as set forth in the Dignity for All Students Act.

Topics may include strategies for building a safe and inclusive school environment, initiatives and resources to promote respect for diversity, bullying prevention programs and resources, and activities to increase sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations.

Free for subscribers to DASA Co-Ser; $25 for non-subscribers.

Coffee and water available.

Intended Audience: Principals and Dignity Act Coordinators.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

11. Using the NYS P-2 Learning Standards: A Resource for School Success

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Early Learning Teachers P-2

Dates: 4/14/2020 to 5/21/2020

**Early Learning 2-Part Workshop, Please Plan to Attend Both Parts**

Using the NYS P-2 Learning Standards: A Resource for School Success documents participants will examine current classroom practices and implementation of standards. Participants will understand the importance of addressing young children's development and learning across all developmental domains and build capacity to design, deliver, modify, and adapt curricula and instruction that meets the needs of children. Part 1 will include familiarization and understanding of the documents themselves and exploring research and pedagogy recommendations.

Part 2 will include continued learning and applying the knowledge gained from Part 1 to effectively review and revise a current unit(s) of instruction.

Part 1: April 14, 2020 and Part 2: May 21, 2020
Registration 8:00-8:30
Workshop 8:30-3:00

Coffee and water available. Lunch on your own.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

12. IEP Development

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers who write IEPs

Dates: 4/15/2020

Participants will learn how to write the following sections of the IEP: Present Levels of Performance (Evaluations, Academic, Social, Physical and Management Needs), Effect of Student Needs Statement, Student Needs Relating to Special Factors, Transition Measurable Post-Secondary Goals and Transition Needs Statement with Course of Study, Measurable Annual Goals (Benchmarks/Objectives), Considerations for Programming and Related Services, Supplementary Aides, Assistive Technology, Program Modifications/Accommodations, Supports for School Personnel, Extended School Year, Testing Accommodations, Coordinated Set of Transition Activities, Participation is Assessments/Foreign Language and Students without Disabilities, and Special Transportation. Participants should bring an IEP to look over throughout the training to look at.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

13. Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Mandated 6 Hour Certification Workshop

Program: DASA

Audience: Principals, Teachers, LTA's, Coaches

Dates: 4/21/2020

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) requires that candidates applying for certification, including educators with initial certification applying for professional certification, complete 6 hours of coursework or training on harassment, bullying, cyber bullying, and discrimination in schools. This training will also address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Upon completion, ONC BOCES will report your completion electronically.

ONLY Check or Money order accepted, made payable to ONC BOCES.

Coffee and water available. Lunch will be provided.

NO LATE ADMITTANCE.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/5

14. Kathleen Odean - The Best Young Adult Books

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 4/22/2020

Join us for a wonderful workshop with Kathleen Odean (nationally recognized presenter) who will give book talks on the very best newly published books for young adults in grades 6-12. Kathleen's book talks are highly informative, hysterical and full of life. She ties in lesson plan ideas, and participants will be able to discuss ideas for their own libraries. Participants will also be given a bound packet which includes all books discussed and a multitude of resources to use.
~ Booktalks for grades 6-12, with hand outs and lesson plan ideas
~ Grade 6 books crossover with upper elementary


Light breakfast.
Full Lunch will be provided. (Please indicate on registration form any food allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.)


* Please Note: Registration 8:00 AM
Start time: 8:30 AM

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 12/20
  • Wait: 0/0

15. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #3120] Tech Toolkit for Supporting ELLs

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Administrators, Teachers, ENL and Technology Coordinators, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 4/24/2020

The world of technology for educators is always changing with new and exciting tools. This presentation will introduce K-12 educators to various websites, tools, and apps that can be used by ENL teachers to enhance instruction. After the technology has been introduced, participants will be guided to apply the various technologies to their own curriculum and lessons. Please plan on bringing a laptop computer and an Apple or Android device to install apps and experiment with the technology.

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will understand and be able to integrate the learned technology into lessons and curriculum to enhance ELL communication and translation, accessibility, interactivity, and engagement. In addition, participants will be able to collaborate with educators from other districts to share technology best practices and ideas.

Registration/Sign-in: 8:30-9:00 am

Fee: Free

Lunch: On your own

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the rbern@swboces.org.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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16. Cognitive Coaching

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: District and building level leadership, instructional coaches, department leaders

Dates: 4/27/2020 to 11/6/2020

The mission of Cognitive CoachingSM is to produce self-directed persons with the cognitive capacity for excellence both independently and as members of a community. Research indicates that teaching is a complex intellectual activity and that teachers who think at higher levels produce students who are higher achieving, more cooperative, and better problem solvers. It is the invisible skills of teaching, the thinking processes that underlie instructional decisions, which produce superior instruction. Cognitive CoachingSM is a research-based model that capitalizes upon and enhances teachers' cognitive processes.

In the eight-day Seminars, participants learn how to:

-develop trust and rapport
-develop an identity as a mediator of thinking
-utilize conversation structures for planning, reflecting and problem resolving
-develop teachers' autonomy and sense of community
-develop higher levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility and interdependence
-apply four support functions: coaching, evaluating, consulting, collaborating
-utilize the coaching tools of pausing, paraphrasing, and posing questions
-distinguish among the five forms of feedback
-use data to mediate thinking

Registration: prior to start time
Start time: Promptly at 8:00 AM
  • Enrolled: 10/25
  • Wait: 0/5

17. IEP Development

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers who write IEPs

Dates: 4/30/2020

Participants will learn how to write the following sections of the IEP: Present Levels of Performance (Evaluations, Academic, Social, Physical and Management Needs), Effect of Student Needs Statement, Student Needs Relating to Special Factors, Transition Measurable Post-Secondary Goals and Transition Needs Statement with Course of Study, Measurable Annual Goals (Benchmarks/Objectives), Considerations for Programming and Related Services, Supplementary Aides, Assistive Technology, Program Modifications/Accommodations, Supports for School Personnel, Extended School Year, Testing Accommodations, Coordinated Set of Transition Activities, Participation is Assessments/Foreign Language and Students without Disabilities, and Special Transportation. Participants should bring an IEP to look over throughout the training to look at.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

18. Functional Behavioral Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plan with a Progress Monitoring System ( Day 3 of 3) (DCMO location)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District and School-level teams who are responsible for the development and implementation of the FBA/BIP and PM process.

Dates: 5/5/2020

Day 3: Developing the skills necessary to 1) ensure the BIP is implemented with integrity and 2) progress monitor a student's response to the plan with regard to changes in both the problem and replacement/desired behaviors.

This is the third of a three-day training on developing and building a theoretically sound Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Participants should attend all 3 training days.

The goal of this three day PD is for participants to gain fluency with the process of conducting a functional assessment to build and monitor a sound behavior intervention plan. It is recommended that participants attend in district teams.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/0

19. Functional Behavioral Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plan with a Progress Monitoring System ( Day 3 of 3) (ONC BOCES ISS Center location)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District and School-level teams who are responsible for the development and implementation of the FBA/BIP and PM process.

Dates: 5/7/2020

Day 3: Developing the skills necessary to 1) ensure the BIP is implemented with integrity and 2) progress monitor a student's response to the plan with regard to changes in both the problem and replacement/desired behaviors.

This is the third of a three-day training on developing and building a theoretically sound Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Participants should attend all 3 training days.

The goal of this three day PD is for participants to gain fluency with the process of conducting a functional assessment to build and monitor a sound behavior intervention plan. It is recommended that participants attend in district teams.
  • Enrolled: 20/30
  • Wait: 0/20

20. Principals Academy - Monthly

Program: Principals' Academy

Audience: Principals, Building Administrators

Dates: 5/12/2020

Principals Academy is for principals and building level administrators in the ONC BOCES region. Primary focus for the year is leading the implementation of a successful and effective Social Emotional Learning program in school. Roundtable, NYSED & BOCES updates, and new building leader workshops will be additional agenda items.

Coffee and water available. Light breakfast items and Lunch will be provided.
  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

21. School Library Symposium with Librarian & Administrator Breakfast and Workshop - Keynote presenter: Hey Julie Smith - Media Literacy

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians, School Administrators, Teachers

Dates: 5/12/2020

The Annual School Library System Symposium is a day of learning for Librarians as well as a day to celebrate our amazing school libraries and the Administrators who support our endeavors. Our 'keynote' and presenter for the day is Julie Smith - author of "Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save Our Plugged-In World." Julie Smith is an educator, parent, and is passionate about growing critical thinkers. For the last three years she has traveled all over the world helping teachers and parents with media literacy, digital citizenship, classroom engagement and social media. This should be a great day of learning together with our administrators. Librarians are strongly encouraged to invite their administrators!
~ Media Literacy guru, Julie Smith, helps us understand the best ways to coach kids on using social media


Light breakfast.
Full Lunch will be provided. (Please indicate on registration form any food allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.)


* Please Note: Registration 8:00 AM
Start time: 8:30 AM

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 8/20
  • Wait: 0/0

22. Honing Your Skills as an Architect of Learning

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: 5-12 Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 5/22/2020

Please join Dr. Nicole Waid, Associate Professor from SUNY Oneonta, in a conversation and work session around creating lessons that give students multiple points of access.

The students that come in and out of our classroom doors need multiple ways to show mastery of both skill and content. So how do we intentional design lessons that invite our students to ask the hard questions, to really dig in as historians- to produce content versus always consume the content?

This workshop is intended to provide you both knowledge and support to design (or redesign) units and lessons. Please bring along instructional materials (lessons, units, graphic organizers, etc) to work with during our time together.

  • Enrolled: 0/20
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23. Introduction to Restorative Practices

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals, Teachers, LTA's, School Counselors, School Social Workers, School Psychologists

Dates: 5/28/2020

Restorative practices promote a positive school culture and focus on the well-being of all students. Restorative practices can strengthen students' connections to each other and the school community, and provide students with the opportunity to practice and apply social emotional learning.

This session introduces the restorative practices model, with a focus on the use of talking circles to build and maintain relationships, and strengthen students' connection to each other and their school community. This workshop is experiential.

NOTE: Lunch is not provided. You will have one hour on your own for lunch. Coffee and water available.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
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24. How Comprehensive is Your School Counseling Program?

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals, School Counselors

Dates: 6/1/2020

During the morning session of this workshop, school counselors will conduct a program assessment to analyze how they are meeting the updated requirements (effective 7-1-2019) for comprehensive developmental school counseling/guidance programs under Part 100.2(j). Based on this assessment, participants will identify and prioritize tasks to continue developing their comprehensive programs.

The afternoon will consist of an independent work session to provide participants with the opportunity to dig into the tasks on their lists.

NOTE: Lunch is not provided. You will have one hour on your own for lunch. Coffee, tea and water available.

Free for subscribers to DASA Co-Ser; $40 for non-subscribers
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Principals Academy - Monthly

Program: Principals' Academy

Audience: Principals, Building Administrators

Dates: 6/4/2020

Principals Academy is for principals and building level administrators in the ONC BOCES region. Primary focus for the year is leading the implementation of a successful and effective Social Emotional Learning program in school. Roundtable, NYSED & BOCES updates, and new building leader workshops will be additional agenda items.

Coffee and water available. Light breakfast items and Lunch will be provided.
  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

26. Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Mandated 6 Hour Certification Workshop

Program: DASA

Audience: Principals, Teachers, LTA's, Coaches

Dates: 6/8/2020

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) requires that candidates applying for certification, including educators with initial certification applying for professional certification, complete 6 hours of coursework or training on harassment, bullying, cyber bullying, and discrimination in schools. This training will also address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Upon completion, ONC BOCES will report your completion electronically.

ONLY Check or Money order accepted, made payable to ONC BOCES.

Coffee and water available. Lunch will be provided.

NO LATE ADMITTANCE.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/5

27. Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Mandated 6 Hour Certification Workshop

Program: DASA

Audience: Principals, Teachers, LTA's, Coaches

Dates: 7/14/2020

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) requires that candidates applying for certification, including educators with initial certification applying for professional certification, complete 6 hours of coursework or training on harassment, bullying, cyber bullying, and discrimination in schools. This training will also address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Upon completion, ONC BOCES will report your completion electronically.

ONLY Check or Money order accepted, made payable to ONC BOCES.

Coffee and water available. Lunch will be provided.

NO LATE ADMITTANCE.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/5

28. Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Mandated 6 Hour Certification Workshop

Program: DASA

Audience: Principals, Teachers, LTA's, Coaches

Dates: 8/26/2020

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) requires that candidates applying for certification, including educators with initial certification applying for professional certification, complete 6 hours of coursework or training on harassment, bullying, cyber bullying, and discrimination in schools. This training will also address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Upon completion, ONC BOCES will report your completion electronically.

ONLY Check or Money order accepted, made payable to ONC BOCES.

Coffee and water available. Lunch will be provided.

NO LATE ADMITTANCE.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/5