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1. Staff Development Academy

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/17/2023 to 4/9/2024

As educators, we know learning is a lifelong adventure. It does not stop once we earn our degree. Research is clear, ongoing professional development increases teacher effectiveness as well as contribute to a culture of learning and a community of belonging. We also know from the principles of Andragogy that adult learners come with knowledge and life experience and want to be able to apply those lessons in new environments as well as an array of varying needs that are very different from student learners. The What, Why and How of our professional development opportunities have the power to persuade and transform people and systems. We also know that many of us landed in positions that require us to plan, lead and facilitate professional learning experiences without much training and guidance on how to do this effectively! Staff Development Academy is intended to build the capacity of leaders of professional development in all its forms, including meetings, presentations, and coaching experiences. Participants will learn a variety of concepts and skills to support them in this type of role, regardless of title/position.



• Designing for transformative learning experiences



• Planning for effective meetings



• Building community as foundational to learning and risk taking



• Communication skills supportive of learning and growing



• Understanding the change process



• Principles of Andragogy and why it matters



• Facilitator moves for engaging your audience



• And much more!

2. CIC Meetings 2023-2024

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Central office staff charged with instructional leadership within component districts.

Dates: 8/9/2023 to 6/7/2024

Monthly meetings of the countywide Curriculum & Instruction Council members.

3. K-5 Literacy Leaders Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: administrators, coaches, teacher leaders, grade level facilitators

Dates: 9/8/2023 to 5/17/2024

This is a new community that will be coming together to explore CKLA Amplify as a curriculum resource. We will examine:

• What do we want students to know and be able to do?

• How can we support teachers in the planning process?

• What is the purpose and design behind the different components to the Skills, Knowledge and integrated programs?

• What scaffolding and differentiation options might be most successful?

• What engagement strategies can teachers use? We hope to build the capacity of those that attend this community to be a literacy resource in their districts and buildings. Community Members: administrators, coaches, teacher leaders, grade level facilitators

4. OCDOT Meetings 2023-2024

Program: Instructional Technology

Dates: 9/15/2023 to 6/14/2024

OCDOT Meetings 2023-2024

5. Instructional Coaches Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/15/2023 to 6/7/2024

This community of educators will engage in professional dialogue around topics and issues intended to support the craft of coaching. Such topics as intentional trust and relationship building, growth producing feedback, communication skills, and mindful presence will be explored. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to bring issues and challenges to the table for exploration and support with colleagues.

6. Fine Arts Leaders Community

Program: Arts-In-Education

Audience: Fine Arts teachers, leaders, administrators

Dates: 9/25/2023 to 5/1/2024

Continuing the work this community started in 2022-23. This community focuses on work towards advocacy, program design, and other important factors that affect the fine art departments UPK-12. This community further encourages the growth and conversations regarding building strong Fine Arts programming from the Fine Arts Director/ Teacher Leaders' voices.

7. Counselor, Social Worker & Mental Health Personnel Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Counselors, Social Workers, Mental Health Support Personnel

Dates: 9/25/2023 to 3/25/2024

The intention of this learning community is to provide a space for exploration of and collaboration around the unique needs and challenges of the role of Counselors, Social Workers and Mental Health support personnel. We will also consider the role of social emotional learning in this context. Other topics include the prioritization of work, communicating clearly the parameters of roles, supporting Tier One instruction, addressing attendance concerns, graduation pathways, transitions plans and more. Differentiation based on levels and needs will occur at each session while building a community of support for staff in these challenging roles. Cultivating a professional community is necessary to offer the support needed to fulfill this role.

8. World Language Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: World Language Educators

Dates: 9/26/2023 to 5/21/2024

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to rigorous tasks, standards alignment in curriculum and instruction, best practices for engaging with all students, and more. Who should attend? Any World Language teacher that wants to collaborate, learn, and grow as an educator. Additionally, if you are a teacher leader, all meeting materials and resources will be shared and can be used with your department and as turnkey opportunities.

9. 6-12 Math Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: 6-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 9/28/2023 to 6/6/2024

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to rigorous tasks, standards alignment in curriculum and instruction, best practices for engaging with all students, and more. Who should attend? Any secondary mathematics teacher that wants to collaborate, learn, and grow as an educator. Additionally, if you are a teacher leader, all meeting materials and resources will be shared and can be used with your department and as turnkey opportunities. Meeting format: In person sessions at CiTi Main Campus.

10. K-5 Math Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-5 Elementary

Dates: 9/28/2023 to 6/6/2024

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to rigorous tasks, standards alignment in curriculum and instruction, best practices for engaging with all students, and more. Who should attend? Any elementary mathematics teacher that wants to collaborate, learn, and grow as an educator. Additionally, if you are a teacher leader, all meeting materials and resources will be shared and can be used with your department and as turnkey opportunities. Meeting format: In person sessions at CiTi Main Campus.

11. New Teacher Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/29/2023 to 5/9/2024

This community of educators will engage in professional dialogue around topics and issues intended to support new teachers as they deepen their practice in the first 5 years of teaching. Such topics as intentional trust and relationship building for classroom community, classroom management, planning to meet standards, SEL integration, mindful presence, and self-care will be explored. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to bring issues and challenges to the table for exploration and support with colleagues.

12. Elementary Principal Meeting 2023-2024

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary Principals

Dates: 10/3/2023 to 6/18/2024

Support Principals, provide them with opportunity to collaborate with county-wide colleagues and hear NYED updates.

13. Assistant Principal County-Wide Community Meetings 2023-2024

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/3/2023 to 6/6/2024

Assistant Principal County-Wide Community Meetings

14. Secondary Literacy Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Secondary ELA/Reading Teachers & Instructional Coaches Grades (6-12)

Dates: 10/6/2023 to 5/31/2024

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to culturally responsive practices in literacy, standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, evidence-based practices in reading and writing and more. Who should attend? ANY secondary teacher that embeds literacy practices in their subject area and wants to learn and grow. Additionally, if you are a teacher leader: ALL meeting materials/resources are shared and can be used with your department and as turn-key opportunities to create your own literacy community. Meeting format: Fall/Spring sessions will be in person. Winter Sessions will be virtual via zoom.

15. High School Principal Mtgs 2023-2024

Program: School Improvement

Audience: High School Principals

Dates: 10/11/2023 to 6/20/2024

Support Principals, provide them with opportunity to collaborate with county-wide colleagues and hear NYED updates.

16. Middle School Principal Mtgs 2023-2024

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 10/11/2023 to 6/20/2024

Support Principals, provide them with opportunity to collaborate with county-wide colleagues and hear NYED updates.

17. Data Warehouse Meeting(s), Super Users ~ 2023-2024

Program: Instructional Technology

Dates: 10/11/2023 to 5/8/2024

Data Warehouse Meeting(s), Super Users ~ 2023-2024

18. Special Education Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: special education teachers

Dates: 10/11/2023 to 5/15/2024

This community is for special education teachers. The purpose is to offer networking opportunities to enhance student learning. Teachers will have opportunities to share strategies around topics such as: differentiation, behavior, progress monitoring, goals, IEP writing, and more. This learning community is designed to connect and empower special education teachers. Dates: 10/11/23 1/24/24 5/15/24

19. School Tool Meeting(s), Super Users & Clerical Staff ~ 2023-2024

Program: Instructional Technology

Dates: 10/11/2023 to 5/8/2024

School Tool Meeting(s), Super Users, 9am to 11am Super Users & Clerical Staff, 1pm to 3pm

20. Science Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Science Teachers (Elem & Secondary)

Dates: 10/17/2023 to 5/9/2024

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to culturally responsive practices, NYS Science Learning Standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, changes in the new assessments at elementary/secondary, and more. Are you a department chair? An instructional coach? Teacher liaison? This community will support your needs as well. ALL meeting materials/resources are shared and can be used as turn-key opportunities to facilitate meetings with your own district or team. Meeting format: October and May sessions will be in person. January Session will be virtual via zoom.

21. Social Studies Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Social Studies Teachers (Gr 5-12)

Dates: 10/25/2023 to 5/15/2024

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to culturally responsive practices, standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, and Seal of Civic Readiness. Who should attend? ANY secondary teacher that wants to learn and grow. Additionally, if you are a teacher leader: ALL meeting materials/resources are shared and can be used with your department and as turn-key opportunities to create your own learning community. Meeting format: Fall/Spring sessions will be in person at CiTi Main Campus. Winter Session will be virtual via zoom.

22. Living Environment Community of Practice

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Living Environment/Life Science Teachers and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 1/9/2024 to 5/7/2024

Join a team of collaborative teachers looking to share best practices, explore phenomena for LE topics, and improve skills-based instruction!

23. Science Learning Community Afternoon Session

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Science Teachers (Elem & Secondary)

Dates: 1/23/2024 to 5/9/2024

Apply learning from the morning Science Learning Community session, collaborate with community members, and consider how to best turnkey or implement the learning in your home distric

24. Distance Learning SPRING 2023 Facilitator Meeting

Program: Distance Learning

Audience: Distance Learning Facilitators

Dates: 3/11/2024

This session is intended/appropriate for the Distance Learning facilitators in each component district that subscribes to CITI's Distance Learning service.

25. Introduction to Performance Level Descriptions for Instructional Coaches and Administrators

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Administrators, Teacher Leaders, or Instructional Coaches in Math and Science

Dates: 3/18/2024

Starting Today
How can PLDs be used as a tool to focus teacher learning intentions and gain clarity about student mastery of learning during an instructional coaching session or observation? How do PLDs act as a roadmap to graduation for students? Learn how to focus your attention on what matters most for student learning and mastery in a Science or Math classroom during coaching sessions or observations.

26. Introduction to Performance Level Descriptions for Instructional Coaches and Administrators

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Administrators, Teacher Leaders, or Instructional Coaches in Math and Science

Dates: 3/18/2024

Starting Today
How can PLDs be used as a tool to focus teacher learning intentions and gain clarity about student mastery of learning during an instructional coaching session or observation? How do PLDs act as a roadmap to graduation for students? Learn how to focus your attention on what matters most for student learning and mastery in a Science or Math classroom during coaching sessions or observations.

27. Algebra I Community of Practice

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Algebra I Teachers and Co-Teachers

Dates: 3/21/2024 to 5/16/2024

Starting Soon
Are you concerned about the new exam this year? Looking for new ways to engage and motivate students? Wondering how interventions look in different schools? If you are an Algebra I teacher, this is the community for you! Join this solutions focused community in discussing the challenges and unknowns of Algebra I.

28. Remix General Music - Teacher Experience

Program: Arts-In-Education

Audience: Music teachers

Dates: 3/23/2024

Starting Soon
The first-ever general elementary music experience is here! A day full of singing, playing, moving, and building community for our 3rd and 4th graders. For teachers - this is a day where you get the chance to watch lead teachers in action! Partnered with CNY/OC Teacher Center, each teacher will be provided the different lesson plans and activities from the experience that day, while seeing the lessons in real-time with students. This unique opportunity crafts a wonderful connection for any general music teacher to have a moment to share and connect with different elementary teachers from around the area. You don't want to miss this!
Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act 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. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement. Tuition is $75.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $100.00 for all other attendees. If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. Send attention Roseann Bayne. NO CASH please, to CiTi, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

30. Leveling Up with Science and Engineering Practices

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers of Science

Dates: 3/27/2024

Have you examined the PLDs and noticed that students may be performing under the grade level expectation? Are you seeking strategies and tools to help them level up? In this workshop, explore instructional moves and shifts to engage students at higher levels by focusing on SEPs. Prior knowledge of PLDs is helpful but not required.

31. Partnership Passport: Red House

Program: Arts-In-Education

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/4/2024

Join us for a new community partners series. This series is designed to showcase experiences with our community partners, create engaging and fun learning opportunities, and showcase cultural and artistic experiences for all teachers in our CNY community. Teachers will get a chance to tour the space, engage in age specific PD designed by the community partner, and then have a social hour sponsored by a local restaurant. Join us for our first community event at Redhouse in Syracuse with food sponsored by Epicuse. We are excited for you to join us on this journey as we tour CNY.

32. Earth and Space Sciences Community of Practice

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Earth and Space Sciences Teachers

Dates: 4/10/2024 to 5/15/2024

Are you looking to collaborate with teachers across Oswego County to share best practices, design lessons, and consider implementation of the new investigations? Join this Community of Practice for an opportunity to learn more about how other schools are implementing NYSSLS and create useful classroom resources!

33. Introduction to Performance Level Descriptions for Instructional Coaches and Administrators

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Administrators, Teacher Leaders, or Instructional Coaches in Math and Science

Dates: 4/15/2024

How can PLDs be used as a tool to focus teacher learning intentions and gain clarity about student mastery of learning during an instructional coaching session or observation? How do PLDs act as a roadmap to graduation for students? Learn how to focus your attention on what matters most for student learning and mastery in a Science or Math classroom during coaching sessions or observations.

34. Introduction to Performance Level Descriptions for Instructional Coaches and Administrators

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Administrators, Teacher Leaders, or Instructional Coaches in Math and Science

Dates: 4/15/2024

How can PLDs be used as a tool to focus teacher learning intentions and gain clarity about student mastery of learning during an instructional coaching session or observation? How do PLDs act as a roadmap to graduation for students? Learn how to focus your attention on what matters most for student learning and mastery in a Science or Math classroom during coaching sessions or observations.

35. TCIS Trainer Learning Community

Program: Exceptional Education

Audience: TCIS Trainers

Dates: 4/17/2024

TCIS Trainers from across the county will meet to discuss required recertification and planning trainings, use of data for decision making, record keeping, needs for support, etc.
Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act 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. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement. Tuition is $75.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $100.00 for all other attendees. If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. Send attention Roseann Bayne. NO CASH please, to CiTi, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

37. Powerful Partnerships Meeting 3

Program: Arts-In-Education

Dates: 6/4/2024

Music Mentorship program for their last community gathering of the year. This is where we build community to support our new teachers within the Central New York region for professional learning and guidance in the music classroom.

38. Math at Work

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teacher Leaders, Administrators, Department Chairs, Facilitators and Coaches

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

Participants will:



• Experience demonstrations of how to help students persevere in, understand, and apply mathematics every day.



• Identify high-quality assessment criteria and Tier 2 intervention strategies to target students who struggle to learn mathematics.



• Examine teacher teams' actions that lead to significant increases in mathematics achievement.



• Learn how to apply the four critical questions of a PLC to improve daily planning and teaching through formative processes for lessons, homework, and assessment tasks.



• Use discussion tools and inquiry protocols to unpack essential learning standards, deeply examine grade-level progressions, and effectively use higher-level cognitive demand tasks in class every day.



• Create a network of new colleagues and acquire new ideas and promising practices during the role-alike session.

39. NYS Lab Investigations: HS Life Science Exploration

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/16/2024

This workshop's focus is for Life Science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level.

Participants will:

-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards

-Have a hands-on experience with Lab Investigations

-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom

There will be a one hour lunch on your own.

40. NYS Lab Investigations: HS Earth & Space Sciences Exploration

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/17/2024

This workshop's focus is for Earth & Space Sciences educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level.

Participants will:

-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards

-Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations

-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom

There will be a one hour lunch on your own.

41. 2024 BOCES Senior Leadership & Big 5 Senior Leadership Retreat - Adapting to Change

Program: School Improvement

Audience: BOCES Senior Leadership & Big 5 Senior Leadership

Dates: 7/18/2024 to 7/19/2024

Join us for this unique opportunity for school district and BOCES Senior Leadership teams from throughout NY State to have the opportunity to meet and discuss "Adjusting to Change” in the ever-changing educational landscape. The two-day program will include a keynote address, breakout sessions, leadership activities and job-alike conversations. Typical Attendees by Title Include: District Superintendents, Assistant & Deputy Superintendents, Directors, Coordinators. Typical Attendees by Program/Department: Student Programs, Technology, Business Office, Instructional Support, Human Resources/Legal, Public Relations, O&M. The following meals are included with your registration - breakfast and lunch on Thursday 7/18 and breakfast on Friday 7/19.

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