Frontline Education

1. CCTC- Science of Reading Fundamentals

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Reading/Literacy Coaches

Dates: 6/1/2024 to 9/24/2024

Closed

This fully online, self-paced curriculum leads to 35 CTLE hours that support NYS teachers' professional certification and a micro-credential from SUNY New Paltz. The Science of Reading Fundamentals introduces innovative, evidence-based tools and concepts that are a valuable complement to any P-12 literacy curriculum and a useful starting point for anyone interested in the latest research about how children learn to read.

2. CCTC- What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk That Improves Student Learning and Behavior

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 administration, faculty, and staff

Dates: 6/17/2024 to 9/1/2024

Bring your language habits more in line with your best intentions as an educator. A book will be provided. Mike Anderson will help you to: Understand how the language we use with students is so crucial to their academic and emotional engagement in school; Consider language habits and patterns in three main areas: culture & climate, positive behavior, and academic engagement; Explore many "instead of this--try this" examples to help you consider language shifts you might try; Learn a process for changing language habits--and set a goal for person growth; Gain access to a wide array of supportive resources--including articles, videos, podcasts, and more. When you finish the course, you can print a certificate showing 6 hours of professional learning. Upon completion, email a copy of your certificate to teachercenter@cortlandschools.org for CTLE credit on Frontline. You will have access to this course for a year. Complete by 9/1/24 for Summer CTLE credit.

3. CCTC-Local History Markers Summer PLC

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/1/2024

As a Cortland County PLC participant, you will review the Pomeroy Foundation materials, align student curriculum plans, and have opportunities to visit the Cortland Historical Society over the summer. You will then lead or co-lead implementation for your school in the fall of 2024. This is an exciting opportunity that connects curriculum to real-life educational outcomes in local communities. The specially tailored unit about historical markers includes three, week-long lessons in the following areas: Introduction to civic literacy, public history, and power of place Historical research, primary sources, and applying for a marker Submitting a grant application and planning a commemoration.

4. CCTC- The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Civil War Washington Summer Institute

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K12 Teachers

Dates: 7/7/2024 to 7/12/2024

Closed

In this institute, invited participants connect with peers to illuminate new perspectives and under-told stories, explore historic sites, and collect a wealth of resources. Gain tools to help students grapple with histories whose legacies matter today. Professional Learning Activities Include: - A closer look at primary sources: President Lincoln's leadership and the United States Colored Troops - Story-telling and Perspective-taking through historical drama: two plays, One Destiny and Necessary Sacrifices - Close reading of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address - Using topography as a primary source: explore Civil War sites in Georgetown through a neighborhood walk. - Examine truth in memory: tour Tudor Place and dig deep into the stories of Britannia Wellington Kennon. - Practice historical empathy: unpack the life and death decisions enslaved people faced when considering self-emancipation. - Hands-on History in the Lincoln Collection at the National Museum of American History: engage with artifacts that are not on display to the general public -The power of oratory and how it helped to shape and strengthen Douglass' life. - Investigate the power of photography and track how Douglass and others used it to battle for progress. - Interactive tour of President Lincoln's Cottage - Perspective-taking exercises: Lincoln's Toughest Decisions: Debating Emancipation - Walking reflection on the Soldier's Home grounds - Facilitated dialogue on the present-day legacies of slavery - School-year planning and final reflection

5. Advancing Thinking Through Writing Summer Series

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/22/2024 to 7/24/2024

Closed

This course introduces participants to the Hochman Method®, an explicit set of sequenced strategies for teaching expository writing that can be integrated into any content. Specific strategies are presented to improve the structure, coherence, and clarity of students' writing, beginning at the sentence level. The focus moves to outlines, paragraphs, and compositions. Participants will also learn how to teach note-taking, summarization, and revision. There are opportunities to practice and create activities as well as receive feedback from TWR faculty.

6. BCTC- 'The Crossroads of Culture' Multi-Session Workshop with Binghamton University History Dept.

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Middle School Level and Secondary Level History Teachers, ELL Teachers and all teachers who may be interested in attending

Dates: 8/28/2024 to 2/12/2025

Teachers who did not attend Session 1 on Aug. 28th are still welcome to register and attend session 2 and 3. Binghamton University History Professors Dr. Lubna and Dr. Sule and PhD candidate Sawsan Werfelli will lecture on: Crossroads of Culture: Embracing Middle Eastern Diversity in Education. Learning Outcomes: This professional development series will explore the diverse and vibrant cultures of the Middle East, with a focus on religious traditions, customs, and cultural nuances. Educators will gain insights and tools to promote cultural competency in the classroom, fostering understanding and respect among students of all backgrounds.

7. CRTC Math Network

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 5/21/2025

Our math network is led by SUNY Oneonta's Dr. Elyssa Stoddard. The purpose of the network is to allow secondary math teachers to share resources, ideas, and support each other in an informal manner. Research shows that "network programs provided quality materials and training that was useful".

MathNetwork tentative meetings and topics for 2024-2025

Sept 18th 3:30 Math Network Discussion: "I'm not a math person": Ways to start the year to push back on this myth
Oct 16th 3:30 Math Network Discussion: Changes to the standards and state exams 1/4 Share your experiences, questions, worries.
Nov 20th 3:30 Math Network Discussion: Curriculum and resources- What's (not) working? What do you need?
Dec 18th 3:30 Math Network Discussion: How is AI impacting your math classroom? Can it help?
Feb 12th 3:30 Math Network Discussion: Doing both: Developing Understanding and Fluency
Mar 19th 3:30 Math Network Discussion: Differentiated instruction: Handling students with different needs
Apr 9th 3:30 Math Network Discussion: Homework- Is it going like you want it to?
May 21st 3:30 Math Network Discussion: Looking back and ahead: How did this year go? What are you thinking about for next year?

8. CRTC LTA Network

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: LTA's

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 5/20/2025

Licensed Teachers are a vital part of the school community but their job duties vary from school to school and even within schools. Sometimes they are included in professional learning and faculty meetings and sometimes not. This network seeks to support LTA's by sharing experiences. While LTA's drive the converstation guest will be brought in to provide information based up the networks needs.

9. STTCN Regional Meetings 24/25

Program: Southern Tier Teacher Center Network

Audience: Directors and guests

Dates: 9/20/2024 to 5/16/2025

Regional meeting sign up for Southern Tier Teacher Center directors and guests.

10. CRTC Science Network

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators especially teachers of science

Dates: 9/23/2024 to 5/19/2025

Our science network is led by Cherry Valley Springfield's Thomas Fralick. The purpose of the network is to allow teachers to share resources, ideas, and support in an informal manner. Research shows that networks "network programs provided quality materials and training that was useful". Teachers of all subject and grade levels are encouraged to join our networks.

Science Network tentative meetings and topics for 2024-2025

Sept 23rd 4:30 Science Network Discussion (qft)
Oct 28th 4:30 Science Network SUNY Oneonta Planetarium/Science Discovery Center
Nov 18th 4:30 Science Network Discussion
Dec 20th 4:30 Science Network The Science of Fermentation at Brewery Main Street Oneonta
Jan 27th 4:30 Science Network Discussion
Feb 24th 4:30 Science Network Explore a Business. Clark Sports,
Mar 24th 4:30 Science Network Discussion
Apr 28nd 4:30 Science Network Spring Hike Table Rock
May 19th 4:30 Science Network Discussion Howes Cave

11. CRTC- MTSS Literacy Network formerly the AIS network

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Special Education and AIS teachers

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 5/15/2025

Our AIS Network is led by Unatego's Kate Webb.The purpose of the network is to allow teachers to share resources, ideas, and support in an informal manner. Research shows that "network programs provided quality materials and training that was useful". Teachers of all subject and grade levels are encouraged to join our Networks. AIS Network Tentative meetings for 2024-2025 @ 6:30 Sept 26th Oct 24th Nov 21st Dec 19th Jan 16th Feb 27th Mar 20th Apr 10th May 15th

12. CRTC- New or Young Teachers Network

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: New Teachers with Less than 2 years experience

Dates: 9/27/2024 to 5/6/2025

The teachers of the CRTC are committed to supporting you in your teaching and educational career. This will be an exciting time for you as you transition from college to "the real world".The goal of this network is to increase teacher retention by providing professional support and opportunities for socialization. This New Teacher Network will provide an opportunity for you to meet other people that are in a similar stage in life. Most of our schools in our region are small, so you may feel isolated and alone. We are here to let you know that you are not alone. This network will help you to connect to our region by providing an opportunity for new teachers to connect socially with other new teachers, and learn about the resources in our region.
This network is for teachers with less than 2 years of teaching experience. More experienced teachers interested in supporting new teachers are welcome to participate as well. Below are anticipated dates and topics.
Sept 27th What is the Catskill Regional Teacher Center? How does the CRTC support you? How can you learn about professional learning opportunities? How is professional development learning different from traditional professional learning? Understanding the school rhythms. Open house suggestions, Parent engagement. Boundary setting. Communication
Oct 25th What are you reading? Keeping up with the profession. Time Classroom and Mental Health Management. Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov 15th Supporting students emotionally. Activities to build classroom collaboration and help them through the holidays. Schedules. Planning field trips.
January 31st Reevaluating professional goals
Feb 28th Preparing for the exams
March 28th Developing social capital? How is social capital developed? Turning social capital into leadership. May 16th Conferences, summer programs, and grants. What resources do you have access to and how to decide what option is best for you?

13. CRTC- PE-Health Teacher Network

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: PE and Health educators, and other educators interested

Dates: 9/27/2024 to 5/30/2025

Connect with fellow Physical Education and Health Education educators in our upcoming Professional Development Workshop designed to foster collaboration and ignite fresh ideas. Networks not only enhance your skills but also contribute to a vibrant community of educators dedicated to inspiring and motivating students. Our meetings will be held in person only at Awestrucks 8 Winkler Road, Sidney NY 13838

14. BCTC- Creating An Illustrated Short Story

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Dates: 10/16/2024 to 1/29/2025

This is a 6 session series for teachers to work with local artist Rich Harrington and local author Mary Pat Hyland. Core Concepts: 1. Analyze a written piece in terms of key elements, characters, locations, etc. 2. Use writing strategies: theme, genre, tone, etc. to write a short story 3. Create a 'hero' to illustrate 4. Learn the process of creating a watercolor underpainting with colored pencils overlaid to create vibrancy and depth 5. Participate in a 'Book Launch' of your original work

This workshop series offers a learning opportunity to bring into your classroom or to create a printed short story of your own. Teachers can earn up to 12 CTLE hrs.

15. Catskill Regional National Board Cohort

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: National board candidates

Dates: 10/19/2024 to 5/10/2025

This is a support cohort for teachers engaged in the National Board Process. The cohort offers trainings and support by NBCT Regina Anderson and NBCT Neil Snedecker. Our network is free of charge and welcomes teachers from around the state.

16. BCTC- Book Study with Laura Coleman, 'Rethinking Disability and Mathematics'

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/23/2024 to 1/28/2025

Closed

Teachers will meet 6 times to review and discuss the text 'Rethinking Disability and Mathematics'. Laura Coleman will host these discussions and review strategies to bring into the classroom and into your practice. This text is geared for the elementary level student. A copy of the text will be provided for the teachers attending this workshop.

17. Johnson Museum Professional Development Workshop for Art Teachers

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: Art Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

The half-day will be focused on close looking, studio experiences, and ways to bring the resources of the museum into the classroom. 8:00-9:30 Cornell Botanical Gardens Neuman Center Entry Walking tour and still life drawing session within the botanical garden and sculpture garden. Model how we can do nature walks and outdoor drawing sessions with our students. 10:00 Johnson Museum Entrance: Teachers will be welcomed to the museum and given a brief tour/overview of both the architecture and highlights of the collection. Focus on IM Pei's architecture, key works, and current exhibitions including "Colonial Crossings.” 10:45 Collection in Focus: Ursula Van Rydingsvard- Appel Lobby The group will look at a recent acquisition and ways in which the department is using the piece with schools. 11:15 Democracy In Action- Richard Sukenik Teaching Gallery. The group will explore a new installation focused on democracy both nationally and internationally. We'll discuss works from artists Emma Amos, May Stevens, Ben Shahn, and Roger Shimomoura, and ways in which the artworks can be used in the classroom. The installation includes paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures from the work of outsider artist Howard Finster to photographer Gilles Peress. The teaching gallery also includes works from across cultures and time-periods that invite broad thematic thinking. 11:45 Artmaking- Cox Studio The group will return to the Cox Studio and be introduced to an artmaking process developed by Wendy Kenigsberg in response to the democracy installation. 12:30 Lunch Break 1:30-3:00 Return to the Johnson Museum for a teacher-led demonstration of VTS (visual thinking strategy) with Cory Fowler. We'll collaborate on how we can take the day's learnings and apply them to our instruction.

18. BCTC- Yoga with Tina

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 11/7/2024 to 1/23/2025

Instructor Tina Fetten will be facilitating Yoga Classes for the Teacher Center. Tina is an instructor at Binghamton University and she is well known in our area. Tina brings with her years of experience and expertise.

19. BCTC- K-2 level: Exploring the NYS Resources that Support Play-based Learning

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: K-Teachers

Dates: 11/14/2024 to 1/30/2025

The format is a Round-Table discussion amongst kindergarten level teaches in the area to discuss such questions as: What is the current state of play in your setting? How do you, as early childhood educators, balance the developmental needs of children and academic expectations? How do you envision the best support for your role as an early childhood educator? Time will be dedicated to unpacking the Learning Standards and Indicators, while answering such questions; 'How do you, as early childhood educators, balance these standards and the real world? Facilitator: Monika Fridrich, EdD (VCSD)

20. CCTC- The Writing Revolution 2.0

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Dates: 11/19/2024 to 5/6/2025

Closed

Welcome! The most successful studies are when group members connect the book to what is working in their classrooms. It is our goal that you come away from our time together with tools and strategies to support you and your students. The Writing Revolution 2nd edition provides a reorganized sequence of activities and even more student-facing examples, making bringing the method to your classroom easier than ever. This is a brand new book so if you took The Writing Revolution previously, you are going to love TWR 2.0. Expect to engage in meaningful discussions with peers and learn from a variety of relevant experiences and perspectives. You will receive a link and access code for the online classroom by email.

21. BCTC-"From Void to Voice" Gr. 3-5

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Gr. 3-5 Educators

Dates: 12/3/2024 to 12/17/2024

You are invited to create brain spills, hone your detective skills and model writing from the heart. Writing is tricky, sometimes a struggle. Shelve your apprehensions and assumptions and let's add joy to the rubric. Who has ever heard, "I don't know what to write about?" What inspires authentic writing? Where do we find the words? When do we feel safe enough to share? Why write? Author Suzanne Bloom will host this 2 session workshop for Gr. 3-5 educators.

22. GSTTC: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Network (Dec)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: kindergarten and 1st grade teachers/paraprofessionals/other primary school staff

Dates: 12/12/2024

Are you a kindergarten or first grade teacher?
Are you looking for a place to network with others in your grade level?
Do you want to learn to be trauma-responsive for your entire classroom population?

Join us October - May as we read the text "Trauma-Responsive Strategies for Early Childhood". We will gain an overview of trauma and its impact on young children, as well as specific strategies to create classrooms that improve quality of care. Focus will be on the four domains of cognitive, physical, language, and social emotional, and vignettes to explore how trauma can be be expressed in the classroom and what teachers can do about it.

23. CCTC- Local History Markers Project

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers of 11th and 12th grade students

Dates: 1/5/2025

This is an exciting opportunity for teachers and students to work together on a project that connects curriculum to real-life educational outcomes in their communities. Teachers leading the project will work together to customize and implement the lesson plans and assist students in the research process. The culminating product will be to submit a historical marker application to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for consideration. Students will be engaged in hands-on experience conducting the research necessary to prove the proposed text for the marker, location, and historical context using primary sources. They will learn to use online resources and repositories to identify appropriate sources while developing an annotated bibliography and narrative to prove the validity of their research for a successful application. Curriculum, training, local history resources, and faculty stipends are sponsored through the Pomeroy Foundation, Cortland County Historical Society, and the Cortland County Teacher Center. Registration is currently open to faculty in Cortland, Homer, Marathon, McGraw, and St. Mary's schools in Cortland County. Contact teachercenter@cortlandschools.org for more information.

24. CRTC- Hiding in Plain Sight: A 30-Hour Asynchronous Video Study

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, school counselors, social workers school psychologists

Dates: 1/6/2025

Uncover the Hidden Stories of Youth Mental Health Challenges Join us for a transformative exploration of youth mental health through the lens of the powerful documentary, Hiding in Plain Sight, narrated by Ken Burns. This 30-hour asynchronous video study invites you to delve into the complex realities of adolescent mental health struggles, their far-reaching consequences, and the critical role of community support. What You'll Gain: Enhanced Understanding: Develop a deeper understanding of the diverse mental health challenges faced by young people and their families. Critical Thinking Skills: Analyze complex social issues and evaluate evidence-based approaches to prevention and intervention. Empathy and Compassion: Cultivate empathy for young people struggling with mental health issues and a commitment to promoting well-being. This video study will be hosted in a Google classroom a personal google email is likely required. The classroom invite is here Note there is some flexibility with deadlines. The full course is available at participants are welcome to work quicker than the timeline provided. https://classroom.google.com/c/NzM1Njk5MjMzMjQ3?cjc=wzde4pm

25. BCTC-Zumba Session 2

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: All Educators

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

New

Instructor Sandy will facilitate a 1 hr Zumba class for educators. Also, learn how to bring 'movement' into your daily life and into your classroom.

26. BCTC- 'From Void to Voice'- Gr. K-2

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Gr K-2 Educators

Dates: 1/7/2025 to 1/13/2025

Who has ever said, " I don't know what to write about"? What inspires authentic writing? Where do we find the words? When do we feel safe enough to share? Why write? You are invited to create brain spills, hone your detective skills and model writing from the heart. Writing is tricky, sometimes a struggle. Shelve your apprehensions and assumptions and let's add joy to the rubric. Facilitator: Author and Illustrator, Suzanne Bloom

27. GSTTC: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Network (Jan)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: kindergarten and 1st grade teachers/paraprofessionals/other primary school staff

Dates: 1/9/2025

Are you a kindergarten or first grade teacher?
Are you looking for a place to network with others in your grade level?
Do you want to learn to be trauma-responsive for your entire classroom population?

Join us October - May as we read the text "Trauma-Responsive Strategies for Early Childhood". We will gain an overview of trauma and its impact on young children, as well as specific strategies to create classrooms that improve quality of care. Focus will be on the four domains of cognitive, physical, language, and social emotional, and vignettes to explore how trauma can be be expressed in the classroom and what teachers can do about it.

28. Open Studio Art Project

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 1/15/2025

Starting Soon

The Open Studio Project's mission is to bring art directly to individuals for personal growth, social emotional learning and community well being. Each session, participants journal, self-reflect, and create with art materials. The session ends with reflective journaling and optional sharing. In order to feel safe while creating and sharing, there is a "no commenting" rule during the workshops. We practice empathetic listening and acknowledge each other by thanking each other for sharing our personal experiences. Participants do not need art skills in order to engage in the Open Studio process. The end product is deemphasized and the work is focused on the experience and the process.

29. GSTTC: 3rd Grade Network

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: 3rd Grade Teachers

Dates: 1/16/2025

Starting Soon

Meet with third grade colleagues from around the region to discuss NYS assessment best practices!

30. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (Jan)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all Pre-K Teachers/Staff

Dates: 1/16/2025

Starting Soon

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. Share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be doing a book study with "The Whole Brain Child"

31. CRTC- Braiding Sweetgrass

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, LTA's Counselors, writers

Dates: 1/17/2025 to 4/9/2025

Starting Soon

Unlock the Wisdom of Nature: Join Our "Braiding Sweetgrass" Book Study!
Are you ready to deepen your connection with nature and enrich your teaching practice? Join us for an engaging book study of Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.
In this transformative journey, we will explore how Indigenous perspectives on the natural world can enhance our understanding of ecology, community, and ourselves. Each section offers profound insights into the interconnectedness of all living things, encouraging us to cultivate gratitude and reciprocity in our relationships with nature and our students.
What to Expect:
Thought-Provoking Asynchronous Discussions: Dive into rich discussions that connect the themes of the book to social-emotional learning (SEL) and multicultural education.
Practical Applications: Discover how to integrate Kimmerer's teachings into your classroom, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature among your students.
Community Building: Engage with fellow educators in a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and shared experiences.
Opportunities for Narrative Writing: Enhance your writing skills by crafting long narratives that weave personal stories with scientific knowledge. Learn how to create vivid descriptions and reflective pieces that resonate with readers. Join us as we braid together scientific knowledge, Indigenous wisdom, and personal reflection to inspire a new generation of environmentally conscious learners. Let's cultivate a love for nature that transcends the classroom!
Although the class is asynchronous it is listed as 5 sessions as these will be the expected date of assignment entry. This course may require a personal gmail account. https://classroom.google.com/c/NzM4ODY1NDA1ODU4?cjc=izacgia

32. GSTTC: National Board Consultation

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 educators interested in National Board Certification

Dates: 1/22/2025

Meet with a National Board Certified Teachers to discuss possible pathways to NBC, ask any final questions, and understand next steps and timelines.

33. BCTC-Teaching to the Future: Hands-on Approach to NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards for Elementary Classrooms

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Elementary Level Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2025 to 3/12/2025

Did you know you could start teaching programming and Cybersecurity without a computer? Come find ways to meet the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards(Impacts of Computing, Computational Thinking, Network and Systems Designs, Cybersecurity and Digital Literacy) even if you are not a 'computer person' or if your students are young and just learning to turn on the computers. This workshop series will include resources for K-5 classrooms. Come learn some offline and online activities and find resources to meet these standards in fun hands-on ways. Instructor: Beth Baldwin BCSD

34. BCTC- Book Study: "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: all eductors

Dates: 1/27/2025 to 4/14/2025

Closed

Teachers registering as of Nov. 6th are being asked to provide their own copy of the book. Thank you 'How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing on Epidemic of Mental Illness' This is a 4 session Book Study hosted by: Sue Jones, Amy Wallick, Niva Eugene and Katie Paddick The first 8 teachers to register will receive the book as a gift from the Teacher Center.

35. CRTC Bookstudy How Feed Back Works

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Classroom Teachers/LTAs

Dates: 1/27/2025 to 3/17/2025

Join us for an engaging virtual professional book study on How Feedback Works by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Almarode. This playbook is designed to enhance your understanding of feedback as a critical component of effective teaching and learning. What to Expect Explore the Four C's of Feedback: Care, Credibility, Clarity, and Communication. Dynamic Learning Modules: Engage with 16 modules that provide practical strategies for giving and receiving feedback effectively. Collaborative Environment: Participate in discussions and activities that promote a culture of continuous improvement in your teaching practice. Feedback is essential for advancing student learning, and this study will equip you with actionable insights to foster a feedback-rich classroom environment. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise and enhance your instructional strategies!

36. BCTC- Book Study-'The Secret Life of Saeed' facilitated by BU History Dept.

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 1/29/2025 to 2/12/2025

This two-session Book Study will be hosted by Dr. Sule and Dr. Lubna from Binghamton University. The book, The Secret Life of Saeed, we read the fictional memoir of the protagonist, a Palestinian man named Saeed, whose life was saved during the fighting in 1948 by a donkey who got in the way, and took the gunshot on his behalf. A copy of the book will be provided for teachers who register for this workshop.

37. DTC - Productive Math Struggle Book Study

Program: Dryden Teachers' Center

Audience: Elementary Math Teachers

Dates: 1/30/2025 to 3/6/2025

"Math is more than the pursuit of answers. Math is a way of thinking and understanding." In this book study we will use the text, Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan For Fostering Perseverance to explore strategies for building math learning communities that value effort and perseverance. Teachers will have the opportunity to look for ways to incorporate productive struggle into their classroom lessons and to then support this productive struggle. Participants will receive a copy of the book and up to 3.75 CTLE hours.

38. GSTTC: National Board Consultation

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 educators interested in National Board Certification

Dates: 1/30/2025

Meet with a National Board Certified Teachers to discuss possible pathways to NBC, ask any final questions, and understand next steps and timelines.

39. CCTC- The Reading Comprehension Blueprint Book Study

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-8 teachers

Dates: 1/30/2025

Comprehension is a primary ingredient of reading success-but most educators aren't taught how to deliver structured comprehension instruction in their classrooms. K-8 teachers will find the guidance they need in this groundbreaking professional resource from Nancy Hennessy, former IDA President and an expert on reading comprehension. Meticulously researched and masterfully organized, this book offers a clear blueprint for understanding the complexities of reading comprehension and delivering high-quality, evidence-based instruction that helps students construct meaning from challenging texts. Aligned with the science of reading and IDA's Structured Literacy approach, this book is a must for in-service educators and an ideal supplement to pair with core literacy textbooks. Teachers will get a complete framework for organizing instruction, aligned with the language comprehension strands of Scarborough's Reading Rope. In-depth chapters are devoted to each facet of reading comprehension, including vocabulary, syntax and sentence comprehension, text structures, background knowledge, and levels of understanding and inference. A textbook will be provided.

40. GSTTC: National Board Consultation

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 educators interested in National Board Certification

Dates: 2/3/2025

Meet with a National Board Certified Teachers to discuss possible pathways to NBC, ask any final questions, and understand next steps and timelines.

41. GSTTC: Heart! Book Study

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all GST k-12 educators

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 2/12/2025

THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO EDUCATORS IN THE GST REGION ONLY!
This inspiring, gold medal award winning book presents the idea of your heartprint: the distinct impression an educator's heart makes on students and colleagues during their career.
We will examine the 5 HEART aspects of professional life: happiness, engagement, alliances, risk, thought. Understand how motivation, relationships, and collaboration can all empower your career and elevate your professional development.
Participants must expect to give their full attention during weekly meetings as these are highly interactive courses. Credit will be awarded for participants who readily move in and out of breakout rooms, have cameras on, and engage with colleagues.

42. GSTTC: TTOSA--Pigments of our Imagination with

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 music teachers

Dates: 2/8/2025

How do we take our imagination from art to dance, play, music and back again?

Simple. We use...

Pigments of our Imagination

We will use a rainbow of paint, crayons, markers, and art and literature to develop new ways to encourage our imaginations to soar, explore, and experiment. Prepare to move, make mistakes, and get messy!

43. BCTC- Literacy Life Support: Struggles and Strategies to Revive Reading Across Secondary Content Areas

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Teachers 7-12 (all content areas), Curriculum Directors/Leaders

Dates: 2/10/2025 to 2/25/2025

NYS Next Generation English & Literacy Standards

The goal is for teachers to obtain strategies to help middle and high school students to improve their reading skills. Additionally, for teachers to learn about the unique struggles in reading that is tailored towards middle/high school students. Facilitator: Brittany Bush (BCSD)

44. GSTTC: Stolen Focus Book Study

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 educators in the GST region

Dates: 2/10/2025

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THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL EDUCATORS IN THE GST REGION ONLY!

We think our inability to focus is a personal failure to exert enough willpower over our devices. The truth is even more disturbing: our focus has been stolen by powerful external forces that have left us uniquely vulnerable to corporations determined to raid our attention for profit. Author Johann Hari found that there are twelve deep causes to this crisis, from the decline of mind-wandering to rising pollution, all of which have robbed some of our attention. However, Hari also learned how we can reclaim our focus--as individuals, and as a society--if we are determined to fight for it. Stolen Focus will transform the debate about attention and finally show us how to get it back!

45. GSTTC: The Anxious Generation Asynchronous Book Study

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 educators in the GST region

Dates: 2/10/2025

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THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO K-12 EDUCATORS IN THE GST REGION ONLY!

This book study explores Haidt's The Anxious Generation, focusing on the rising levels of anxiety among today's youth and its implications for k-12 education. Educators will reflect on the societal shifts that contribute to this trend and share ideas for fostering resilience and emotional well-being in the classroom. Through collaborative discussion, participants will examine practical strategies for creating a supportive and inclusive environment that meets the emotional and academic needs of all students. Join us for this transformative study to better understand the challenges of today's students and how educators can play a pivotal role in their healing and growth.

46. GSTTC: Think Again Asynchronous Book Study

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 educators in the GST region

Dates: 2/10/2025

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THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO EDUCATORS IN THE GST REGION ONLY!

Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world it might matter more that we can rethink and unlearn. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant is an expert on opening other people's minds and our own. Think again invites us to let go of views that are no longer serving us well and prize mental flexibility, humility, and curiosity over foolish consistency. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom.

47. BCTC- Yoga with Tina Session 2

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 2/13/2025 to 5/1/2025

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Instructor Tina Fetten will be facilitating Yoga Classes for the Teacher Center. Tina is an instructor at Binghamton University and she is well known in our area. Tina brings with her years of experience and expertise.

48. GSTTC: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Network (Feb)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: kindergarten and 1st grade teachers/paraprofessionals/other primary school staff

Dates: 2/13/2025

Are you a kindergarten or first grade teacher?
Are you looking for a place to network with others in your grade level?
Do you want to learn to be trauma-responsive for your entire classroom population?

Join us October - May as we read the text "Trauma-Responsive Strategies for Early Childhood". We will gain an overview of trauma and its impact on young children, as well as specific strategies to create classrooms that improve quality of care. Focus will be on the four domains of cognitive, physical, language, and social emotional, and vignettes to explore how trauma can be be expressed in the classroom and what teachers can do about it.

49. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (Feb)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all Pre-K Teachers/Staff

Dates: 2/13/2025

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. Share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be doing a book study with "The Whole Brain Child"

50. CRTC Legislative Forum

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: ALL EDUCATOR and anyone interested in education

Dates: 2/13/2025

Empower Yourself: Advocate for Your Students Join the Catskill Regional Teacher Center's Legislative Forum and gain the tools to: Understand the Education Landscape: Explore the roles of the State Education Department and Board of Regents. Engage with Government: Learn how legislative decisions impact education and how to participate in the process. Develop Advocacy Skills: Advocate effectively for your students' needs and participate in constructive dialogue. Elevate Your Professional Practice: Stay informed about current educational policies. Network with fellow educators and educational leaders. Empower yourself to make a difference in your students' lives. Don't miss this opportunity to become a powerful advocate for your students and your profession. Virtual Option available but not ideal https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/94191007384

51. BCTC-Book Review with Author Mike Anderson

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 2/19/2025 to 3/5/2025

Author Mike Anderson will facilitate a virtual two-part Book Review on his book 'What We Say and How We Say It Matter'. 'We all want our students to feel safe, collaborate well with others, feel ownership for their learning, and be joyfully engaged in their work. Nevertheless, many teachers end up using language patterns that undermine these goals. What teachers say to students-when they praise or discipline, give directions or ask questions, and introduce concepts or share stories- affects student learning and behavior'. Mike Anderson

52. GSTTC: Redesign Your Mind (Winter 2025)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all k-12 educators

Dates: 2/24/2025 to 4/28/2025

A 10-week LIVE online group program for educators that teaches you how to transform yourself so you can actually become the Empowered Educator you've always imagined. You must register by 2/10/2025!

53. BCTC- Qigong Workshop

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Educators

Dates: 3/4/2025 to 4/1/2025

Qigong is an ancient healing art suing slow movements and focused intention that promotes relaxation, vitality, balance, flexibility and immune system support. No Special clothing, equipment or experience needed. Come as you are and leave feeling relaxed and refreshed. Rick Gridley is a certified qigong instructor and the school librarian at Broome-Tioga BOCES.

54. BCTC- From the Written Word to the Painted Image

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 4/16/2025

This is a 5 session workshop series with Artist Rich Harrington and Author Mary Pay Hyland. Participants will write a short piece and create a corresponding artwork. All participants will receive a signed copy of Mary Pat's book, 'In the Shadow of the Onion Domes'.

55. GSTTC: Soul! Book Study

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 educators in the GST region

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 3/12/2025

THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO EDUCATORS IN THE GST REGION ONLY!

SOUL! empowers educators to take another giant leap toward fulfilling their professional promise--refreshing, uplifting, and research affirmed! Become more confident, joyful, whole, healthy, and balanced in your professional life.

Explore the four actions of SOUL-searching--searching, overcoming, unifying, and living--that will help you sustain a fulfilling professional life.

Participants must expect to give their full attention during weekly meetings as these are highly interactive course. Credit will be awarded for participants who readily move in and out of breakout rooms, have cameras on, and engage with colleagues.

56. BCTC- Supporting ELLs, MLs, and All Students in the Content Classroom

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Teachers working with English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners

Dates: 3/10/2025 to 3/24/2025

First 8 registrants will receive the resource: 'Long-Term Success for the Experienced Multilingual' by Tan Huynh https://www.amazon.com/dp/1071891278?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_YC0D3SJG4WR6PN51PM8B Outcomes: Participants will engage in a two-part collaborative learning experience to: Examine and asset-based mindset regarding English Language Learners(ELLs) and Multilingual Learners(MLs) Explore academic language Identify culturally responsive ways to provide support to English Language Learners(ELLs) Explain the difference between differentiation and scaffolding Examine learning strategies and scaffolding to support ALL students in accessing grade level content and assessmewnts.

57. Open Studio Art Project

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 3/12/2025

The Open Studio Project's mission is to bring art directly to individuals for personal growth, social emotional learning and community well being. Each session, participants journal, self-reflect, and create with art materials. The session ends with reflective journaling and optional sharing. In order to feel safe while creating and sharing, there is a "no commenting" rule during the workshops. We practice empathetic listening and acknowledge each other by thanking each other for sharing our personal experiences. Participants do not need art skills in order to engage in the Open Studio process. The end product is deemphasized and the work is focused on the experience and the process.

58. GSTTC: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Network (March)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: kindergarten and 1st grade teachers/paraprofessionals/other primary school staff

Dates: 3/13/2025

Are you a kindergarten or first grade teacher?
Are you looking for a place to network with others in your grade level?
Do you want to learn to be trauma-responsive for your entire classroom population?

Join us October - May as we read the text "Trauma-Responsive Strategies for Early Childhood". We will gain an overview of trauma and its impact on young children, as well as specific strategies to create classrooms that improve quality of care. Focus will be on the four domains of cognitive, physical, language, and social emotional, and vignettes to explore how trauma can be be expressed in the classroom and what teachers can do about it.

59. Building a Trauma Informed Restorative School Book Study

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 educators in the GST region

Dates: 3/18/2025 to 4/29/2025

THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO EDUCATORS IN THE GST REGION ONLY!

Join like-minded colleagues to learn about: the difference between traditional discipline and the restorative approach, how restorative approaches align with providing a trauma sensitive classroom and school, the five restorative skills, and what these restorative skills look like in practice.

Participant must expect to give their full attention during weekly meetings as these are highly interactive courses. Credit will be awarded for participants who readily move in and out of breakout rooms, have cameras on, and engage with colleagues.

60. BCTC- Book Study-Braining Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Dates: 3/20/2025 to 4/17/2025

'Braiding Sweetgrass explores reciprocal relationships between humans and the land, with a focus on the role of plants and botany in both Native American and Western European traditions.'

61. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (March)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all Pre-K Teachers/Staff

Dates: 3/20/2025

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. Share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be doing a book study with "The Whole Brain Child"

62. GSTTC: TTOSA Spring Meeting

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: k-12 music teachers

Dates: 3/29/2025

Workshop information coming soon!

63. GSTTC: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Network (April)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: kindergarten and 1st grade teachers/paraprofessionals/other primary school staff

Dates: 4/10/2025

Are you a kindergarten or first grade teacher?
Are you looking for a place to network with others in your grade level?
Do you want to learn to be trauma-responsive for your entire classroom population?

Join us October - May as we read the text "Trauma-Responsive Strategies for Early Childhood". We will gain an overview of trauma and its impact on young children, as well as specific strategies to create classrooms that improve quality of care. Focus will be on the four domains of cognitive, physical, language, and social emotional, and vignettes to explore how trauma can be be expressed in the classroom and what teachers can do about it.

64. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (April)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all Pre-K Teachers/Staff

Dates: 4/24/2025

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. Share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be doing a book study with "The Whole Brain Child"

65. Open Studio Art Project

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 4/30/2025

The Open Studio Project's mission is to bring art directly to individuals for personal growth, social emotional learning and community well being. Each session, participants journal, self-reflect, and create with art materials. The session ends with reflective journaling and optional sharing. In order to feel safe while creating and sharing, there is a "no commenting" rule during the workshops. We practice empathetic listening and acknowledge each other by thanking each other for sharing our personal experiences. Participants do not need art skills in order to engage in the Open Studio process. The end product is deemphasized and the work is focused on the experience and the process.

66. BCTC- From Void to Voice-Gr 3-5-RESCHEDULED EVENT

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 4/30/2025 to 5/7/2025

You are invited to create brain spills, hone your detective skills and model writing from the heart. Writing is tricky, sometimes a struggle. Shelve your apprehensions and assumptions and let's add joy to the rubric. Who has ever heard, "I don't know what to write about?" What inspires authentic writing? Where do we find the words? When do we feel safe enough to share? Why write? Author Suzanne Bloom will host this 2 session workshop for Gr. 3-5 educators.

67. GSTTC: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Network (May)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: kindergarten and 1st grade teachers/paraprofessionals/other primary school staff

Dates: 5/8/2025

Are you a kindergarten or first grade teacher?
Are you looking for a place to network with others in your grade level?
Do you want to learn to be trauma-responsive for your entire classroom population?

Join us October - May as we read the text "Trauma-Responsive Strategies for Early Childhood". We will gain an overview of trauma and its impact on young children, as well as specific strategies to create classrooms that improve quality of care. Focus will be on the four domains of cognitive, physical, language, and social emotional, and vignettes to explore how trauma can be be expressed in the classroom and what teachers can do about it.

68. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (May)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all Pre-K Teachers/Staff

Dates: 5/15/2025

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. Share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be doing a book study with "The Whole Brain Child"

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