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1. Data Institute - Teachers

Program: Curriculum Center

Dates: 5/11/2022 to 5/11/2023

. Through this project, teachers will:


• Deepen their understanding of what constitutes as data


• Build their skills in data analysis


• Engage in a year-long data study


• Make alterations to practice based on data collected and analyzed


• Receive connected feedback from facilitators and consult with peers.

2. The Regional Forum for Elementary Principals

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: Elementary Principals

Dates: 8/24/2022 to 5/17/2023

Join regional elementary principal colleagues in a forum to build your collegial network and collaborate on topics impacting K-5 building leaders, such as: Services RTI/MTSS - Special Education Classifications ENL/ELL Legal Q & A Difficult Conversations NYSED Updates with Curriculum Health and Safety Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

3. The Regional Forum for Middle School Principals

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: Middle School Principals

Dates: 8/24/2022 to 5/18/2023

Join regional middle school principal colleagues in a forum to build your collegial network and collaborate on topics impacting building leaders, such as: Services RTI / Special Education Guidance and scheduling ENL Legal Q & A with APPR Focus Instructional leadership NYSED Updates

4. The Regional Forum for Assistant Principals

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: Assistant Principals

Dates: 8/29/2022 to 6/12/2023

This yearlong forum offers assistant principals across grades K-12 the opportunity to cultivate a trusting, collaborative network where they can discuss effective administrative practices and experiences and provide support to fellow leaders with the goal of helping their communities, staff, and students succeed. The forum schedule allows for collegial networking, professional development from respected educators and speakers in the region and beyond, as well as EdCamp Style professional learning. Time spent within your own school level cohort will be provided within each forum session to focus specifically on the unique work within your role.

5. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT0 (8 meetings)

Program: Science 21

Audience: 5

Dates: 8/30/2022 to 3/20/2023

Closed
New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 6. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/14/2022 to 3/20/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 7. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT2 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/14/2022 to 3/20/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 8. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT3 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/15/2022 to 3/21/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 9. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT4 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/15/2022 to 3/21/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 10. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT5 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/16/2022 to 3/24/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 11. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT6 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/16/2022 to 3/24/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 12. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT7 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/19/2022 to 3/22/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 13. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT8 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/19/2022 to 3/22/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 14. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT9 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/20/2022 to 3/23/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 15. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT10 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/20/2022 to 3/23/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 16. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT11 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/21/2022 to 3/27/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 17. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT12 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/21/2022 to 3/27/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 18. Data Institute - Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 9/22/2022 to 5/11/2023

    Through this project, instructional leaders will:

    • Deepen their understanding of how to support teachers and staff in using and leveraging data

    • Investigate data-mining and access tools to assist with analysis

    • Engage in a year-long data study

    • Make alterations to practice based on data collected and analyzed

    • Receive connected feedback from facilitators and consult with peers.

    19. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT13 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/22/2022 to 3/30/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 20. SCI21 Grade 3 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 3

    Dates: 9/22/2022 to 3/23/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 21. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT14 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/22/2022 to 3/30/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 22. SCI21 Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 9/23/2022 to 3/23/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 23. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT16 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/23/2022 to 3/28/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 24. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT15 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/28/2022 to 3/28/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 25. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT17 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/28/2022 to 3/29/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 26. SCI21 Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT18 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/28/2022 to 3/29/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 27. The Regional Forum for High School Principals

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: High School Principals

    Dates: 9/29/2022 to 5/18/2023

    Join this network of regional high school principals to learn and collaborate on topics specific to 9-12 leaders. Meetings will take place monthly, alternating between in-person and virtual, 8-10 am.

    28. Think Tank: Education Technologists and Instructional Coaches

    Program: Model Schools

    Audience: Education Technologists and Instructional Coaches

    Dates: 9/29/2022 to 5/18/2023

    This Think Tank is a five part series of sessions that will focus on staying current with educational technology trends in the K-12 setting. Participants will help support each other as we review articles, share resources, and discuss how to keep current in an ever changing industry. (There is no fee for districts that participate in PNWBOCES Model Schools.)

    29. SCI21 Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORT7 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 9/30/2022 to 4/18/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 30. SCI21 Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORT2 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 10/3/2022 to 3/29/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 31. Science Education Equity Group

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/4/2022 to 6/6/2023

    Looking at science instruction through an equity lens can be a challenging journey and we are all at different points along the journey. How can we move further along in this journey? This monthly study group will incorporate discussion and sense-making around the topics of equity, diversity, and science education. We invite teachers and leaders to outline actionable steps that teachers can take in classrooms to improve secondary science education. The goal of this study group is to share and discuss best practices that are aligned with NYSSLS as well as pedagogy, research, and experiences from leaders throughout the field of education. Study group members will increase purposeful planning to address areas of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion and any other situation in which students do not see themselves as included. Knowing that each district and classroom represent different population diversity, members of this study group are supported to improve inclusivity in their planning and implementing instruction. This group's discussions will be grounded in the research and the writing of thought leaders in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. For each session, there will be pre-session reading or media assignments. During the session, the first segment will be a text-based discussion. The second segment will focus on applications in classroom planning. The third segment reflects an opportunity to brainstorm actionable steps to include in planning and implementing in the classroom setting.

    32. SCI21 Grade 3 Unit Workshop COHORT2 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 3

    Dates: 10/4/2022 to 3/29/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 33. SCI21 Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORT3 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 10/4/2022 to 3/30/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 34. School Clinicians' Collaborative

    Program: ACTION Collaborative Network

    Dates: 10/4/2022 to 5/17/2023

    Now more than ever, school clinicians deserve a nurturing community for learning, sharing and supporting one another across all areas of clinical work in schools. Join us yearlong, or for one meeting, and connect with fellow school clinicians, learn best practices, and have some fun.

    Please take 1-2 minutes to complete our Back-to-School survey so we can best understand your goals and needs: https://forms.gle/jzgRiH9zGkHxZrzn7. Contact Dr. Andrew Ecker, aecker@pnwboces.org, with any questions.

    Zoom links will be emailed prior to virtual meetings. Our December 13th and May 17th meetings will be held in-person at PNW BOCES.

    Contact Louise Dutra, ldutra@pnwboces.org at least three weeks prior to your event to request accommodations.

    35. Health Educators Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/6/2022 to 5/18/2023

    This collegial circle will focus on how health educators are in a unique position to have a profound impact on their students, colleagues, school culture, and community. As more school districts are focusing on social emotional learning, health educators can and should be seen and utilized as experts in this field. Participants will have four half- day meetings during the school year to collaborate on lessons, share ideas and opinions about the current health curriculum, and imagine and plan for how their role can be expanded within their school, district, and community. The group will select topics that are timely and relevant. Group members will share concerns and challenges and problem-solve together. Meetings will be a great opportunity to share ideas, recommend resources, improve programs, and discuss a variety of issues.

    36. Response to Intervention Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/6/2022 to 5/24/2023

    Teachers, Administrators and leaders in RtI coordination roles (ex. RtI coordinators, building and district administrators, curriculum leaders, and data and assessment specialists) are invited to join the group to build a cross-district network of RtI leaders. Our conversations will center around how best to use the RtI framework to maximize learning for all students. While members will drive the agenda, some topics the group will explore will be around the use of assessment, interventions, progress monitoring, and the RtI life cycle.

    37. World Language Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/6/2022 to 5/18/2023

    During meetings of the World Language Collegial Circle, members explore topics of relevance and importance, State Education Department updates as well as the latest news from the field. The group addresses current trends and issues as well as enduring questions. The agendas are shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, Group members seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues, share ideas, improve programs, and hear how different schools approach a variety of issues.

    38. SCI21 Grade 3 Unit Workshop COHORT3 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 3

    Dates: 10/6/2022 to 3/30/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 39. *NEW START DATE 12/1/2022* LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools Collaborative

    Program: ACTION Collaborative Network

    Dates: 10/6/2022 to 5/4/2023

    PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE: The 10/6 and 11/3 sessions have been cancelled. This collaborative will start 12/1/2022 with additional sessions on 2/2/2023, 3/2/2023 and 5/4/2023. Join us, with pride, in our LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools Collaborative! Network and connect with colleagues and partners who are all dedicated to ensuring schools are safe, welcoming, and affirming for all LGBTQ+ youth and adults. Training topics are determined by the needs of the Collaborative and include:
    -LGBTQ+ youth mental health;
    -LGBTQ+ inclusive schools, spaces, and curricula;
    -Sexual health and healthy relationships;
    -Self and Peer Advocacy / youth leadership / youth connections; and
    -Family and cultural considerations.

    All meetings are held via Zoom. Cost is included for all ACTION Collaborative Network district members. Contact Dr. Andrew J. Ecker, aecker@pnwboces.org, with any questions.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact Louise Dutra, ldutra@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    40. Science Education Book Club

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: Science Teachers K-12

    Dates: 10/6/2022 to 4/6/2023

    Goals of the Book Club

    This book club will unpack the language and the pedagogy outlined and described in this book. We will discuss: planning for student engagement, talk as a tool for learning, making thinking visible through models, supporting changes in thinking, justifying claims in the science community, and more.

    You will meet in small and large groups on zoom to make sense of the teaching and learning changes as part of the vision of the NYS P-12 SLS!

    A copy of "Ambitious Science Teaching" by Mark Windschitl, Jessica Thompson, & Melissa Braaten must be purchased to participate.

    41. NEW START DATE 12/16/2022: Guidance/Counseling Directors Collaborative

    Program: ACTION Collaborative Network

    Dates: 10/7/2022 to 6/2/2023

    PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE: The 10/7 and 11/8 sessions have been cancelled. This collaborative will begin on 12/16/2022 with additional sessions on 1/27, 3/3, 4/19, 5/10, and 6/2/2023 as planned. Join Guidance and Counseling Directors in learning, sharing, networking and supporting one another in all areas of school counseling, guidance and leadership. Meetings will be held in-person at Putnam/Northern Westchester and via Zoom - see schedule below. Contact Dr. Andrew Ecker, aecker@pnwboces.org, with any questions.

    42. SCI21 Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORT4 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 10/7/2022 to 3/31/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 43. Elementary Social Studies Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/11/2022 to 3/6/2023

    The goal of this collegial circle is to create a professional learning community of elementary teachers/leaders is to address the challenges and issues inherent in the teaching and learning of social studies. The quarterly meetings will be shaped by members and exploring the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, ways to engage learners in conversations around current events and hard history, as well as literature to promote conversations around diversity, inclusion, and equity.

    44. Reading Interventionists Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/11/2022 to 5/15/2023

    During this collegial circle, reading interventionists will meet for a closer look at topics around work to support struggling readers of all ages. Discussions will center around a variety of professional texts, as well as participant driven topics of interest, need, and. Together we will explore teaching reading with a lens toward equity and cultural competence, supporting older students in a Tier 2 reading program, and using technology to enhance students engagement and individualized instruction.

    45. Secondary Social Studies Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/11/2022 to 5/15/2023

    The focus of this collegial circle is for regional social studies leaders to continue building a strong network to explore and discuss the changes in curriculum and assessment, as well as the challenges social studies educators face in and out of the classroom. During these sessions, members will share ideas and opinions about the latest issues affecting the field, and engage in collegial conversations driven by members.

    46. Science Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/11/2022 to 5/15/2023

    Wait List
    Through this collegial circle, regional science leaders will continue to build a network as they delve into the P -12 New York State Science learning standards, have a forum for sharing ideas, resources, problems of practice, and pressing issues. The meeting agendas will be participant driven that are relevant and important to the area of science education. This year there will be a particular focus on unpacking, understanding, and planning for implementation of the adopted New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). There will also be continued updates on the NYSSLS as we receive them from NYSED.

    47. Elementary Math Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/12/2022 to 5/16/2023

    The goal of this collegial circle of elementary math teachers/leaders is to address the challenges and issues inherent in teaching and learning mathematics. The collegial circle will provide a forum for members to be informed and stimulated in the area of elementary mathematics, and agendas for the meetings will be participant driven.

    48. SCI21 Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORT5 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 10/12/2022 to 4/17/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 49. Secondary ELA Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/12/2022 to 5/16/2023

    During meetings of the Secondary ELA Leaders Collegial Circle, participants explore topics of relevance and importance. The group addresses current trends and issues as well as enduring questions. The agendas are shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, such as The Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework, writing assessment, departmental course offerings, elective programs, and promising new book titles. Group members seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues, share ideas, improve programs, and hear how different schools approach a variety of issues.

    50. Secondary Math Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/12/2022 to 5/16/2023

    Through this collegial circle, members will have the opportunity to share issues, discuss concerns, hear how different schools and districts approach a variety of issues, and provide feedback to their peers on happenings in their districts. The agendas are member driven, shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, current trends and issues, and enduring questions. Additionally, members seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues from around the region.

    51. Computer Science Educators Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/13/2022 to 3/9/2023

    As an outreach program of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Lower Hudson Valley Chapter, the goal of this collegial circle is to bring quality professional development and collaboration to all CS teachers. In these sessions, computer science teachers will have an opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas on focused topics, and focus their learning around computer science tools, curricula, and pedagogies, appropriate for all grade levels.

    52. Instructional Coaching Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/13/2022 to 5/18/2023

    Wait List
    Through this collegial circle, instructional coaches will have the opportunity to identify and establish a support network of coaches across the region. This unique forum may undergird any previous training or experience in coaching. Essentially, participants will guide the content roadmap-from immediate matters of evaluation to frameworks and practicalities of coaching-to promote the whole child and whole teacher. We will explore the power of feedback and how to intentionally shift culture to value feedback and high-quality student and teacher work (and growth). Participants should anticipate a safe space for dialogue, role-playing, sharing resources and ideas, and overall professional growth. Session materials may include an article or text, as well as relevant district initiatives, processes, or challenges. Specific instructional coaching topics will include tenets of coaching, how to have crucial conversations, assessment, curriculum, standards, planning, student engagement, consensus-building and more.

    53. Music Educators Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/13/2022 to 5/24/2023

    This collegial circle will focus on ways in which music educators can foster their instruction to have a deeper impact on their students, schools, districts, and communities. Through discussion, shared readings, and Learning Walks, members will review research and practices that optimize the impact of music education, explore ways to perfect and refine their craft, and identify ways to collaborate with local community partners in order to create authentic experiences for students.

    54. STEAM Educators Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/13/2022 to 5/31/2023

    Participants help to shape the agendas for these workshops. We will continue to arrange site visits to observe exemplary STEM and STEAM programs in different schools. Participants share resources and activities and ideas. On occasion, a STEM vendor will host a meeting and share their product line and ideas for how various items can enhance programs at specific grade levels. We continue to support one another with strategies for starting and growing industry partnerships. Participants also keep one another up to date on STEM and STEAM events occurring in our region.

    55. Special Education Teacher Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/13/2022 to 3/9/2023

    The focus of this collegial circle is to support the unique and challenging needs of being a special education teacher leader. Members will learn and grow from and with each other, as they seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues, share ideas, improve programs, and hear how different schools and districts approach a variety of issues.

    56. School Library Collection and Development Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/14/2022 to 5/19/2023

    Librarian Mary Jo Godwin once wrote, "a really good library has something in it to offend everyone.” A really good library also has something in it to support everyone. The goals of this Collegial Circle for Library Media Specialists are to provide a safe opportunity to engage in philosophical discussion as well as to identify and enact practical solutions regarding the systematic assessment, selection, and deselection of library resources to support your own library's mission and users. Stronger together, we will be informed, prepared, and will also have some fun.

    57. SCI21 Grade 3 Unit Workshop COHORT4 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 3

    Dates: 10/14/2022 to 3/24/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 58. SCI21 Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORT6 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 10/14/2022 to 4/17/2023

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the eight sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant and included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 59. Elementary ELA Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/19/2022 to 5/16/2023

    Through this collegial circle, regional literacy leaders will have the opportunity to learn, share, and grow around topics of interest and importance. Participants will have a forum for sharing resources and ideas, and a network for continuing conversation and learning between sessions. Sessions will include coffee talks around hot topics selected by participants, a learning piece around an article or text, and a sharing of district initiatives, processes, or challenges. Topics addressed will include strengthening Tier 1 instruction, access to culturally relevant texts, assessment practices, the science of reading, curriculum adoption and implementation, and literacy intervention programs and processes.

    60. Social Studies Learning Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/19/2022 to 3/14/2023

    The focus of this social studies learning circle is for social studies educators and leaders, K - 12, to continue building a strong network to explore and discuss the changes in curriculum and assessment, as well as the challenges social studies educators face in and out of the classroom. During these sessions, members will share ideas and opinions about the latest issues affecting the field, and engage in collegial conversations driven by members.

    61. Collegial Circle of Aspiring and Advancing Women

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: Female Leaders

    Dates: 10/20/2022 to 4/27/2023

    The goal of this workshop series is to support women aspiring to enter the ranks of leadership as well as pursue advanced leadership roles including the superintendency. Using a critical friend and case study model, the quarterly meetings will be used to unpack issues and challenges one encounters as an educational leader. Opportunities for one-on-one sessions and coaching are also available

    62. Health, Safety, and Security Forum

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: District and Building Level Leaders

    Dates: 10/25/2022 to 4/13/2023

    Join Regional Safety Coordinator for Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES, Frank Guglieri, for virtual updates on health, safety and security in schools. This forum is designed for school building leaders and will meet four times throughout the school year. There is not charge for this program.
    PLEASE NOTE: The 10/25/2022 session has been cancelled. This workshop will now meet on 2/8/2023 and 5/19/2023.

    Join us for a series of updates and Q & As with the Westchester County Children's SPOA Team including Tori Shaw, Program Coordinator for Children's Mental Health Services with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health.

    District representatives will learn about accessing services throughout Westchester's System of Care, including an overview of the Coordinated Children's Service Initiative (CCSI) and Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPOA). Throughout the yearlong series participants will connect with colleagues from other districts, agencies and organizations to enhance individual and community knowledge and capacity.

    In-person participation may need to be limited to one representative per district due to space limitations.

    Please contact Dr. Andrew Ecker, aecker@pnwboces.org, with any questions.

    64. Targeting School Avoidance Behaviors Collaborative

    Program: ACTION Collaborative Network

    Dates: 11/3/2022 to 6/1/2023

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    This virtual series is designed to help school teams (including school and community clinicians and specialists, teachers, administrators) improve issues related to school avoidance and chronic absenteeism through yearlong training and on-going consultation within a collaborative network of support. The Collaborative will be led by experts from the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety Related Disorders, CUCARD-Westchester, Dr. Anthony Puliafico and Dr. Courtney DeAngelis.

    School teams can register up to five people. The cost, see below, is for the whole school team, not per person. However, every team member should register, and the building/district will only be charged once. Contact Dr. Andrew Ecker, aecker@pnwboces.org, with any questions.

    Zoom information will be sent to registrants via email prior to each meeting.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact Louise Dutra, ldutra@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    65. ACTION Collaborative - Community and Connection

    Program: ACTION Collaborative Network

    Dates: 11/14/2022 to 6/16/2023

    Become part of a supportive community of school leaders from across the state as we persist in overcoming structural and systemic barriers. The aim is to build resilience, confidence, and a sense of wellbeing in light of opposition and marginalization. Participants will join an online community to support connection, generate discussion based on context and need and resource-sharing with peers throughout the duration of the program. These meetings occur monthly, one hour before the Equity Leaders Collaborative. **OPEN TO ACTION COLLABORATIVE DISTRICTS ONLY** To become a member email anarcisse@pnwboces.org

    66. ACTION Equity Leaders Collaborative-Strategic Equity Planning and Implementation

    Program: ACTION Collaborative Network

    Dates: 11/14/2022 to 6/16/2023

    Leaders meet monthly, using an equity lens to implement a vision, build strong school and district culture, set clear and high expectations, and develop and lead principals and teachers who ensure rigorous and culturally responsive instruction and the opportunity for all students to be successful. We will focus will be on Strategic Equity Planning and Implementation, including: - Stakeholder Engagement - Facilitating Strategic Plan Creation - Ongoing Equity Plan Implementation Support **OPEN TO ACTION COLLABORATIVE DISTRICTS ONLY** To become a member email anarcisse@pnwboces.org

    67. TVI (Teachers of the Visually Impaired) Collaborative Series

    Program: ACTION Collaborative Network

    Audience: Teachers of the Visually Impaired

    Dates: 12/2/2022 to 5/5/2023

    Join the launch of our new Collaborative for Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs)!

    Based on requests from providers and organizations the future dates include: 12/2, 2/3, 3/3, and 5/5 from 8am to 10am via Zoom, facilitated by Ann Narcisse and Amy O'Brien. All are welcome to register. Please invite colleagues to join us!

    Contact Ann Narcisse, anarcisse@pnwboces.org, with any questions.

    68. Home School Liaisons

    Program: ACTION Collaborative Network

    Dates: 12/2/2022 to 4/14/2023

    Join district Home School Coordinators and Administrators to review laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to Home Instruction and Home Schooling. Contact Dr. Andrew Ecker, aecker@pnwboces.org, with any questions and/or to receive a digital copy of the PNW BOCES Regional Home School Handbook.

    69. Art Educators Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 12/7/2022 to 5/18/2023

    In a technically-focused world, we have a responsibility to educate the whole child. Art has always provided diverse opportunities for communication, expression, and motivating activities for all types of learners. As we move into a new era of art education, our programs should be able to further support this. The collegial circle for visual arts teachers will allow us to meet, share, and communicate approaches for this type of classroom and curriculum. This program will provide K-12 art teachers with ideas on how to motivate, engage, and create real-world experiences for their students.

    70. Social Emotional Learning Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 12/12/2022 to 6/13/2023

    Through this collegial circle current SEL practitioners including teachers of all disciplines and grade levels, special services providers, and administrators who are already in the process of implementing SEL in their schools will come together to learn from and with each other. While participants will drive the agendas for each meeting, focuses can include learning new strategies and tools, working collaboratively when considering school or district plans. Schools and/or school districts are encouraged to send one or more team members to deepen their knowledge, learn from fellow educators in the field, and ultimately inform SEL initiatives at their own schools.

    71. Leading Through Coaching

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 1/12/2023 to 5/3/2023

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    In this program, leaders and coaches will 1) collectively define coaching, 2) learn together about coaching models, processes & strategies, 3) deepen understanding of giving and receiving feedback, and 4) set goals, plan, and monitor work toward goals. Outcomes Leaders and coaches will deepen their understanding of the coaching process. They will: a) examine various coaching models and develop a shared definition of coaching, b) complete a self-assessment of knowledge and skills, c) explore various, self-selected resources on coaching and feedback, d) discuss learning, needs and questions with each other. Leaders and coaches are reflective. They will: a) identify their strengths and needs, b) raise questions, c) set goals, d) create a plan of action and define success for themselves. Leaders are collaborative. They will: a) willingly share thinking and questions, b) listen with an intent to understand and learn from others, c) provide feedback to each other, d) share resources to work toward common goals.

    72. Fostering Critical Thinking Through Questioning and Discussion

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 1/20/2023 to 5/9/2023

    In this blended experience, teachers will deepen understanding of the skills, abilities and dispositions that critical thinking requires. They will explore questioning practices that promote critical thinking and discussion strategies that foster thinking, perspective taking, listening and speaking skills. During exploration, teachers will have an opportunity to identify their strengths and to explore new practices and approaches. They will select from application options (teacher choice) that allow them to try strategies and approaches in their classrooms. Guiding Questions:



    • What skills, abilities and dispositions support critical thinking?



    • How can we design instruction to create opportunities for critical thinking?



    • How can we use question typologies to elevate questions we ask and the thinking our students do?



    • How do we create opportunities for quality, student-centered discussion?



    • What role does clear criteria for quality discussion play?



    • How can protocols support quality discussion, critical thinking and perspective taking?



    • How do we assess thinking in the context of discussion?

    73. Health Heroes Summit 2023

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 3/17/2023

    This professional learning opportunity will provide you with not only teaching techniques, but also useful strategies for partnering with parents in the community to gain support and continue your essential work as health heroes! Learn how to feel empowered and united as health educators in a sensitive and/or uncomfortable situation, and exchange learning experiences/assessments with other Health/PE teachers on various content and skills. Our learning will include sessions facilitated by guest speakers on topics such as Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Skills Based Health Education and Navigating Stress: Yoga and Mindfulness Tools for Teachers.

    74. Equity (and Inequity) by Design

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 3/22/2023

    The system is broken!” This is a phrase that is used when folks complain about structures and institutions that are not creating equitable outcomes. But what if the "system” is not broken? What if the system is working exactly as it was designed to work? Building on the implicit bias workshop, participants will better understand how systems and structures will produce the outcomes that they were designed to produce. They will learn how they can disrupt those systems that are not producing equitable systems. Participants will discuss strategies for designing more equitable classrooms and school communities NOTE: Implicit Bias Awareness Workshop on 11/1/22 (or another Implicit Bias Awareness workshop with Paul Forbes) is highly recommended as the prerequisite session

    75. Athletic Directors Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 3/22/2023 to 5/24/2023

    The focus of this collegial circle is to support the unique and challenging needs of Athletic Directors. Members will learn and grow from and with each other, as they seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues, share best practices and resources, improve programs, and hear how different schools and districts approach a variety of relevant and timely issues.

    76. Preparing for Fiscal Year End

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: Business Office Staff

    Dates: 3/23/2023

    We will review all the items required to be ready for your annual audit and closing of your accounting records at fiscal year-end. We will also review projecting fund balance and reserve funding.

    77. Adjusting the Norm - Strategies for Embracing All Cultures in the Classroom (Online Course)

    Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center

    Audience: K-12 Educators

    Dates: 3/27/2023

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    As our country's demographics shift, the impact can be seen in the classroom as we are teaching students from across the world. There is great potential for embracing cultures and enhancing instructional activities, while bridging cultures between home and school. Educators will review research-based strategies to better incorporate students from other cultures into the classroom. Educators in this course will become empowered to adjust instructional delivery to meet the needs of their classroom's changing demographics and improve educational outcomes for all students.

    This 45-hour self-paced, online course will begin on March 27, 2023. Participants must complete the course by May 19, 2023.

    78. DASA Dignity for All Students Act - (FOR MARIST STUDENTS ONLY)

    Program: NYS State Certification Courses

    Audience: All individuals pursuing SED certification/licensure

    Dates: 3/27/2023 to 3/29/2023

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    In accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law, all applicants for Certification in NYS registered programs are required to complete six clock hours of Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyber bullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training). This workshop will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination; and strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias, and aggression in educational settings. Successful completion of this course will meet the certification requirements in Sec14 (5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

    This certification workshop will be conducted via Zoom. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link and all necessary materials.

    *This DASA workshop is only for Marist students.

    79. Spring Professional Pathways Social with NYSAWA!

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: School Business and District Leaders

    Dates: 3/27/2023

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    Come network with NYSAWA at our regional gathering of women educational leaders. Have an opportunity to refresh your resume with assistance from Human Resources administrators for those who are interested! Bring a resume for feedback from our Human Resources professionals! Further details will be sent to registrants about how to participate in this optional opportunity. Light fare provided Sponsored by American Reading Company Rate: $50 per person (Members: $40) If paying by check, please make checks payable to Putnam|Northern Westchester BOCES.

    80. Exploring AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Children's Literature

    Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center

    Audience: K-12 Educators

    Dates: 3/28/2023

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    This workshop will explore Asian American/Pacific Islander children's literature. Participants will learn about recent titles, resources to help find curricular materials, and will understand the need to incorporate diverse titles into their classrooms and libraries. Participants will explore all age ranges and will include picture books, transitional readers, graphic novels, and nonfiction books in addition to Middle Grade and YA fiction books. By the end of the workshop, participants will not only leave with new books and materials to add to their classrooms and curricula, but will also have resources to stay current in resources as they are released.

    81. FSLA Information Session * INVITATION ONLY

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: School Business and District Leaders

    Dates: 3/28/2023

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    This information session is designed for candidates who have been nominated to participate by their superintendent or assistant superintendent. The Future School Leaders Academy is a partnership between Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, over 40 local school districts, and Bank Street College. It grew out of a shared interest of local districts to develop a pool of highly qualified aspiring educational leaders. Through successful participation, FSLA candidates earn a School Building Leader (SBL) certification, the School District Leader (SDL) certification, a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Bank Street College, and are prepared to advance quickly into leadership positions. Instructors: Dr. Anthony Conelli, Tasha Wright, Dr. Lynn Allen.

    82. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Special education administrators, special education and eneral education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, school psychologists, school counselors, transition specialists, agency/community service providers, case managers and families

    Dates: 3/29/2023

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    Student Exit Summaries (SESs) are essential to the transition planning process. These documents link students' high school activities and accomplishments to the programs and services they will receive as adults.

    During this workshop you will learn about the components of the SES as well as how to develop documents that are student-centered. SES forms and guidance addressing all students with IEPs will be explored.

    This session will be held via Zoom

    Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 26, 2023, 11:59pm
    Zoom Access sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
    Zoom Session: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    83. Cornell University - Effective Interviewing

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: District and Building Level Leaders

    Dates: 3/30/2023

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    Front-line managers are now being asked to assess their personnel needs in the workplace and make hiring-or firing-choices that fit those needs. This workshop will introduce strategies and tools to enhance interviewing skills and how to decide among candidates in order to make the best choices that fit your team needs.

    84. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Course (Virtual)

    Program: Curriculum Center Literacy

    Audience: General and special education teachers, grades 2-12, reading teachers, adult educators, administrators, support staff, parents

    Dates: 4/10/2023 to 4/12/2023

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    This course provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training.

    This course examines the intensive intervention reading instruction necessary for students in grade two and above with persistent and significant phonological-coding deficits. Participants will learn about dyslexia (indicators, misconceptions, neurobiological aspects, and prevalence), typical versus atypical reading acquisition, appropriate student identification and placement, and key components and principles of instruction, including the factors necessary for high-quality program implementation.

    How to teach phonology (including phonemic awareness), morphology, and orthography in an integrated, explicit, systematic, and multisensory way is demonstrated and practiced during the course. Participants explore the standard ten-part WRS Lesson Plan and practice planning, delivering, and individualizing a WRS Lesson while receiving modeling and feedback from a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer.

    Participants should have access to a WRS Instructor Manual. WRS Introductory Sets and the WIST are not provided for participants and should be purchased through wilsonlanguage.com

    PNW BOCES is an Accredited Partner of Wilson Language Training®.

    85. Yale RULER **Group Coaching Session** Focus on FAMILY ENGAGEMENT (RESECHEDULED FROM 3/15/23)

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Audience: RULER schools ONLY

    Dates: 4/11/2023

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    When parents and caregivers learn the skills of emotional intelligence, RULER implementation grows stronger and students benefit more. In this session, we will learn about how to use resources and activities to connect families with the important RULER work at our schools. This session is tailored to RULER schools in the staff personal and professional development phase (Phase 2) of RULER implementation.

    86. CPSE/CSE Chairperson Training

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: For a new or existing Chairperson of a CSE/CPSE, school psychologists, special education teachers/administrators

    Dates: 4/12/2023 to 5/5/2023

    This training is designed for the new CSE/CPSE and Subcommittee Chairpersons. The training will consist of nine modules that will require both asynchronous work and in-person sessions. This series will utilize D2L/Brightspace to access materials. Upon registration, participants will be provided with information on how to access materials. Asynchronous access begins on 4/11/23 and live session dates are: Wednesdays: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, and Friday, 5/5 - all from 9:00am - 3:00pm - and at Rockland BOCES.

    In this series, Chairpersons will gain an in-depth understanding of effective practices in the following aspects of Committee on Special Education:
    - Understanding the special education process as delineated in education laws and regulations
    - Knowing the role of the Chairperson and the Committee
    - Developing practices which encourage parental involvement and cultivating home-school partnerships
    - Identifying strategies for leading the Committee in making high-quality decisions that will result in an individualized education program (IEP) that meets State requirements and will result in educational benefit to the student.

    This workshop will be a blend of synchronous (in person at Rockland BOCES) and asynchronous learning spread out over one month. There will be pre-work assigned each week that must be completed prior to each in-person meeting.

    Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
    Course Begins: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
    Mandatory In-Person Sessions: Wednesday, April 12, 2023; Wednesday, April 19, 2023; Wednesday, April 26, 2023; and Friday, May 5, 2023 - all from 9:00am - 3:00pm
    Course Ends: Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:59pm

    87. School Library Intervisitation: Mahopac HS

    Program: Professional Library

    Audience: School library media specialists, school library media specialist candidates, and teachers assigned to the library

    Dates: 4/12/2023

    Join Mahopac High School LMS, Dara Berkwits, to learn about the recent renovation of Mahopac High School's library, the genrefication project, and more. These intervisitations will focus on topics that are relevant to all school library media specialists, school library media specialist candidates, and teachers assigned to the library, K-12.

    88. Information Session: Droplet

    Program: Education Technology

    Audience: District and Building Administrators, Directors of Technology

    Dates: 4/12/2023

    Come learn how Droplet can support your district. Droplet is a software platform that helps organizations replace manual processes with powerful digital forms and dynamic workflow automation tools. Create robust, mobile-friendly web forms to collect accurate data, automate approvals with detailed business logic, add secure electronic signatures, and store everything in a digital filing cabinet. A Zoom link will be sent to all participants the day before the event.

    89. DASA Dignity for All Students Act - Mandated 6 hour certification workshop (Facilitated via Zoom)

    Program: NYS State Certification Courses

    Audience: All individuals pursuing SED certification/licensure

    Dates: 4/12/2023 to 4/13/2023

    In accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law, all applicants for Certification in NYS registered programs are required to complete six clock hours of Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyber bullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training). This workshop will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination; and strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias, and aggression in educational settings. Successful completion of this course will meet the certification requirements in Sec14 (5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

    This certification workshop will be conducted via Zoom. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link and all necessary materials.

    As this is a mandated, six-hour New York State Certification course, the following requirements are in place.

  • Cameras need to remain on for the entire training
  • Participation from one location for the duration of the training (movement is distracting to other participants)
  • Participation on a screen large enough for reading documents (phones not recommended)
  • Participation in whole-group conversations, breakout room discussions, and chat conversations
  • 90. Verbal De-Escalation

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Dates: 4/12/2023

    School staff are often confronted by students who demonstrate escalating behavior for a variety of reasons and who are at risk for aggression. Participants in this workshop will learn a variety of communication techniques designed to diffuse, re-direct, and de-escalate a conflict situation. Participants can include all school staff, including teachers, administrators, mental health providers, School Safety Officers, and paraprofessionals.

    91. Apple Professional Learning: Field Experience

    Program: Education Technology

    Audience: APL Districts

    Dates: 4/13/2023

    This is the third in a series of four sessions with Apple Professional Learning. Participants must be part of the collaboration between PNW BOCES Briarcliff Manor, Chappaqua, Katonah-Lewisboro and PNWBOCES.
    Educators agree on the importance of continued professional growth, yet professional development consistently receives poor reviews. Teachers complain that offerings lack depth, are disjointed, and perhaps most importantly, are unconnected to their experiences in their classrooms. From a leadership standpoint, the return on investment simply isn't there. Join this workshop to develop a new model for professional learning based on the principles of psychological ownership, a process that promotes self-efficacy, motivation, and lasting change. Over the course of two-half day sessions, participants will develop an understanding of the principles of psychological ownership, connect it to best practices for adult learning, and use these insights to develop plans for meaningful and engaging professional development programs in their own settings.

    93. Living History: Croton Point - Jewel on the Hudson

    Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center

    Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff

    Dates: 4/14/2023 to 4/15/2023

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    At Croton Point Park, in Westchester County, you will find the entire history of the Hudson Valley hidden in plain sight in this one park. Humans have continually occupied Croton Point for thousands of years. It played an important role in the American Revolution, industrialization of the 19th century and was the site of the modern-day environmental movement of the 20th century. Participants will be in period dress and partake in Living History Activities of the American Revolution. Participants will also participate in an Earth Day hike to raise awareness about the environmental implications of our way of life and what can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change.

    The course consists of a Zoom presentation and a site visit to Croton Point Park.

    Registration Fee - $150.00

    **Participants are responsible for all site and tour fees, travel and meal costs.

    94. SCI21 ELS Investigation Preparation - Circle of Life

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 3

    Dates: 4/17/2023

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    This 2-hour in-person session is to help schools prepare for one of the science investigations that students must complete for the ELS assessment.

    This session will be structured for Grade 3 "Circle of Life”.

    Participants will be given an opportunity to practice the "hands-on” portion of the assessment. The learning facilitator will review all Teacher Materials, Rubrics, Student Directions, Student Answer Packets, and supplemental Investigation resources. Facilitators will address questions about all aspects of the student task. Alignment to the Science 21 curriculum will be briefly reviewed.

    95. SCI21 ELS Investigation Preparation - Light It Up!

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 4/17/2023

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    This 2-hour in-person session is to help schools prepare for one of the science investigations that students must complete for the ELS assessment.

    This session will be structured for Grade 4 "Light It Up!”

    Participants will be given an opportunity to practice the "hands-on” portion of the assessment. The learning facilitator will review all Teacher Materials, Rubrics, Student Directions, Student Answer Packets, and supplemental Investigation resources. Facilitators will address questions about all aspects of the student task. Alignment to the Science 21 curriculum will be briefly reviewed.

    96. Stop the Bleed Training

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Dates: 4/18/2023

    A formal presentation including hands on practice of direct pressure application, wound packing and use of a tourniquet. This course was developed for a non-medical audience to address the needs of the civilian responder and how to control life-threatening external bleeding until emergency services arrive.

    97. Tech Tuesday: Formative Assessment and Recognition Tools

    Program: Model Schools

    Audience: PNWBOCES Model Schools Members: Teachers, Technologists, Administrators

    Dates: 4/18/2023

    Explore a variety of formative assessment tools and ways to recognize student success in your classroom using technology. From leaving voice messages on documents to exit tickets -- we will learn and practice a variety of ways to use technology to learn how our students are progressing and to highlight their success.

    98. Designing Equitable Learning Environments

    Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center

    Audience: K-12 Educators

    Dates: 4/19/2023 to 5/10/2023

    This two-part series focused on instructional equity will dive into critical conversations around identity, biases, cultural responsiveness, and more. The series will engage participants in reflection, design, and discussions anchored in defining equity and creating a welcoming and affirming environment. The series includes:
  • Defining the 7 Lenses of Instructional Equity
  • Differentiating between equity and equality
  • Discussions and reflections connected to identity, cultural responsiveness, biases, and microaggressions
  • Engagement and design around creating a welcoming and affirming environment (one of the principles of CR-SE)

    The series will also integrate principles of IDE Corp.'s 7 Lenses for Instructional Equity in order to:

  • Provide multiple perspectives for educators as they consider their own learning environment
  • Explore strategies and structures for engaging students in conversations around current events and topics that deal with racial issues.
  • Explore opportunities to engage in what can be an uncomfortable conversation while showing respect for different opinions and experiences.
  • This workshop will allow participants to understand the structure of the Social Studies Regents Exam in Global History and Geography II and engage in activities focused on Part II Constructed Response Questions (CRQs) and Part III Enduring Issues Essay (EIE).
    Participants will:






    • Review the task models for the multiple-choice and the skills needed for the CRQs and EIEs using examples from previously given exam questions and rubrics provided by the State Education Department






    • Explore specific exam review strategies to prepare students for the exam






    • Practice holistic scoring through State-provided anchor and practice papers pertaining to the Part II CRQs and the Part III-Enduring Issues Essay (EIE) of the exam.

    100. Specially Designed Instruction Overview - April 2023

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: This in person training is a beginner course for anyone delivering instruction that is interested in learning about specially designed instruction and how to apply it. This course will be followed by next steps in SDI.

    Dates: 4/19/2023

    Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is a state and federal mandated practice for adapting instruction for individual students within content, methodology, and/or delivery of instruction for students with disabilities. In this workshop, you will learn what SDI is and how it can be applied within instruction. This training will be in person with an asynchronous component. It will be followed by Next Steps in SDI, you may consider registering for both courses. Each course is 6 CTLE credits.

    This training will be in person with an asynchronous component using D2L. It will be followed by Next Steps in SDI. You may consider registering for both courses. Each course will award 6 CTLE credits.

    *Registration Deadline:Wednesday, April 5, 2023
    *Course Begins: Thursday, April 6, 2023
    *Mandatory In-person Session: Wednesday, April 19, 2023; 8:30am to 11:30am
    *Course Completion: Monday, April 24, 2023, at 11:59pm

    101. Dimensions of Equity in Education - *IN-PERSON*

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Members of Educational Organizations (EOs) (Administrators, Pupil Personnel Staff and other staff members)

    Dates: 4/19/2023

    The contents of this package address Dimensions of Equity in Education. Participants will understand the importance of equity, culture, and socio-cultural awareness in terms of educator development and support. This Training Package is organized into 3 parts:

    Section 1: Grounding in around Equity & Culture as well as the NYSED Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework (CRSE) which informs our work as Culturally Responsive Practitioners.

    Section 2: Participants will explore concepts of Equity in their organization's policies and procedures through unpacking Zaretta Hammond's Dimensions of Equity Tool

    Section 3: Review a case study of Socio-Cultural Awareness which is an understanding of the role culture plays in educational processes & systems.

    Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
    In-Person Session: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm