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1. Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy Practitioners' Meeting (January 2023)

Program: NERIC: Special Events

Audience: Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy Teachers

Dates: 1/27/2023

Location: Albany Rooms

As we come to the close of Fall 2022, we would like to thank all of you for continuing to provide amazing learning opportunities to students all across New York State!

We encourage you to join us at the Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy Practitioners' Meeting, to allow veteran CVLA Practitioners, those new to the CVLA environment, and even those simply curious about the CVLA network, to begin discussions regarding successes, common pain points, and growing the CVLA program in this learning environment.

The January Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy Practitioners' Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person with a virtual option) held on Friday, January 27th from 10:00am to 12:00pm at NERIC - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany. We will be providing lunch at 12:00pm, so please try to come in person! For those unable to attend in person, join information will be sent closer to the meeting date.

Please register soon to hold your place.

Please email CVLA@neric.org by January 23rd with your topics of discussion and questions you would like covered during the meeting. Once we hear from you, we will announce the topics used to launch the forum discussions.

We hope to see many of you on January 27th. Until then, stay well.

-Carrie Sunkes, Jessica Iorio, Jaime Gibbs, and Rachel Romanowicz

2. Distance Learning Practitioners' Meeting (January 2023)

Program: NERIC: Special Events

Audience: Distance Learning Teachers and TAs

Dates: 1/27/2023

Location: Albany Rooms

As we come to the close of Fall 2022, we would like to thank all of you for continuing to provide amazing learning opportunities to students all across New York State!

We encourage you to join us at the Distance Learning Practitioners' Meeting, to allow veteran DL Practitioners (teachers and TAs), those new to the DL environment, and even those simply curious about the DL network, to continue the conversations regarding successes, common pain points, and growing the DL program in this ever changing learning environment.

The January Distance Learning Practitioners' Meeting will be an in-person event held on Friday, January 27th from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at NERIC - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany. We will be providing lunch at 12:00pm, so be sure to arrive by noon at NERIC in Albany!

Please register soon to hold your place.

Please email dl@neric.org by January 23rd with your topics of discussion and questions you would like covered during the meeting. Once we hear from you, we will announce the topics used to launch the forum discussions.

We hope to see many of you on January 27th. Until then, stay well.

-Eileen Drescher, Melissa Boucher, Sharon Matthews, Mike Sylofski, & Mary Graham-Morris

NOTE: This meeting is open to DL Practitioners' from districts participating in the Full Distance Learning Program.

3. Elementary Librarian Book Group 23-24 (2/05)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Elementary Librarians

Dates: 3/4/2023

Mindy Holland is the librarian at Okte Elementary School. Mindy is a former adjunct instructor at the University at Albany, She has been an elementary school librarian for over twenty years. Mindy is Past-President of ENYSLMA and currently chairs her school's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team. She looks forward to talking books with you!

Have 2 books on hand to recommend.

Please pick a book from the last two years that you would recommend: - For an upper elementary school child to read on their own - For an elementary librarian to use in a lesson. Please share the lesson and the age group.

This will be a positive focused book group designed to help each other by the sharing of outstanding books. To discuss other elementary- librarian issues please attend the Librarian's Round Table.

You can register for any session, please sign up when you can, you do not have to commit to the whole series.

4. Elementary Librarian Book Group 23-24 (3/04)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Elementary Librarians

Dates: 3/4/2023

Mindy Holland is the librarian at Okte Elementary School. Mindy is a former adjunct instructor at the University at Albany, She has been an elementary school librarian for over twenty years. Mindy is Past-President of ENYSLMA and currently chairs her school's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team. She looks forward to talking books with you!

Have 2 books on hand to recommend.

Please pick a book from the last two years that you would recommend: - For an upper elementary school child to read on their own - For an elementary librarian to use in a lesson. Please share the lesson and the age group.

This will be a positive focused book group designed to help each other by the sharing of outstanding books. To discuss other elementary- librarian issues please attend the Librarian's Round Table.

You can register for any session, please sign up when you can, you do not have to commit to the whole series.

5. Future Superintendents Academy 2023-2024

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/10/2023 to 5/4/2024

The Future Superintendents Academy is a comprehensive program to prepare high level administrators aspiring to become superintendents in the next 3-5 years. The Academy requires a year-long commitment, beginning in August 2023 and concluding in May 2024. The program will include discussions of critical topics relevant to the superintendency, simulations and case studies, journals, reading assignments, projects and coaching.

6. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) - Volume 1

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School district employees

Dates: 8/16/2023 to 2/9/2024

Learning to read is complex, and teaching reading requires a deep understanding of the cognitive processes (the Science of Reading).Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Professional Learning is an in-depth, sequenced course of study that provides educators with the replicated research on how students learn to read and its implications for assessment, diagnoses, instruction, and remediation. LETRS is not a program or curriculum. It is product agnostic. LETRS coursework equips educators with the knowledge and tools to support quality instruction using any publisher's program or intervention. LETRS hones teachers' expertise so that they can make informed decisions rooted in evidence-based best practice to address students' literacy gaps. LETRS participants will engage in4 days of face-to-face training (in-person) plus interactive, online coursework with classroom application and professional learning communities tied to the four comprehensive units in LETRS Volume 1.

7. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) - Volume 1 - for Schenectady CSD employees

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Schenectady CSD employees

Dates: 8/16/2023 to 2/9/2024

Learning to read is complex, and teaching reading requires a deep understanding of the cognitive processes (the Science of Reading).Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Professional Learning is an in-depth, sequenced course of study that provides educators with the replicated research on how students learn to read and its implications for assessment, diagnoses, instruction, and remediation. LETRS is not a program or curriculum. It is product agnostic. LETRS coursework equips educators with the knowledge and tools to support quality instruction using any publisher's program or intervention. LETRS hones teachers' expertise so that they can make informed decisions rooted in evidence-based best practice to address students' literacy gaps. LETRS participants will engage in4 days of face-to-face training (in-person) plus interactive, online coursework with classroom application and professional learning communities tied to the four comprehensive units in LETRS Volume 1.

8. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Megan Sellepack

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 8/21/2023

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.

9. YA Book Group (August 28)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: CRB School Librarians

Dates: 8/28/2023

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

10. YA Book Group 23-24 (9/18)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2023

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

11. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Megan Sellepack

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 9/21/2023

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.

12. Office of Children and Family Services English curriculum writing workshops

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Office of Children and Family Services staff

Dates: 9/25/2023 to 10/10/2023

English 9-10 Departmental Curricular unit writing at Capital Region BOCES

13. Opening and End-of-Season Esports Coach Meeting Series

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 9/26/2023 to 12/4/2023

Location: Online

These 30 minute clinics for esports coaches will feature the critical aspects of being an esports coach and tips and tricks for managing your team, as well as kick-off and wrap-up sharing and information.

The end of the season meeting is now on December 4th.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Course Type: Live Webinars

14. Elementary Librarian Book Group 23-24 (10/2)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Elementary Librarians

Dates: 10/2/2023

Mindy Holland is the librarian at Okte Elementary School. Mindy is a former adjunct instructor at the University at Albany, She has been an elementary school librarian for over twenty years. Mindy is Past-President of ENYSLMA and currently chairs her school's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team. She looks forward to talking books with you!

Have 2 books on hand to recommend.

Please pick a book from the last two years that you would recommend: - For an upper elementary school child to read on their own - For an elementary librarian to use in a lesson. Please share the lesson and the age group.

This will be a positive focused book group designed to help each other by the sharing of outstanding books. To discuss other elementary- librarian issues please attend the Librarian's Round Table.

You can register for any session, please sign up when you can, you do not have to commit to the whole series.

15. Office of Children and Family Services Math curriculum writing workshops

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Office of Children and Family Services staff

Dates: 10/11/2023 to 10/23/2023

Math 9-10 Departmental Curricular unit writing at Capital Region BOCES

16. BGSGoogle1- Beginner Google Series: Google1: Chrome Browser Google Drive (10/11)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 10/11/2023

This 10-part webinar beginner series will introduce the participant to the most frequently used components in the G Suite and is great for new staff and those wishing to update their skill set.

Learning some of the basic tips and tricks with the Chrome Browser can help you be much more efficient. This session will cover bookmarking, pinning, browser settings, downloading and extension management.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

17. NERIC Testing Coordinator Meeting Series- Session 1 of 4

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District and Building Level NYS Test Coordinators

Dates: 10/13/2023

Join the NERIC Testing Team as we go through everything needed for preparation, administration, and processing of data for NYS Assessments. This 4 part series is offered virtually and recorded. Session 1 - October 11 - Beginning of the Year information including schedules, exam ordering, upcoming PD opportunities and more. Session 2 - December 6- Student Data Pulls, ordering Answer Sheets, CBT Simulations and more. Session 3 - March 6 - Test Administration - what to expect, monitoring your assessments, scoring process Session 4 - June 5 - Data Review and Verification

18. Google's Smart Chips in Education (10/16)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 10/16/2023

Smart chips are little shortcuts embedded into the Google Apps. They do great things and make Docs come alive and they are now available in Docs and Sheets!! They will do all kinds of amazing things so come explore them and let's make them applicable to education.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

19. YA Book Group 23-24 (10/17)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 10/17/2023

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

20. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Megan Sellepack

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 10/19/2023

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.

21. Office of Children and Family Services Social Studies curriculum writing workshops

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Office of Children and Family Services staff

Dates: 10/24/2023 to 11/6/2023

Social Studies 9-10 Departmental Curricular unit writing at Capital Region BOCES

22. BGSGoogle 2 - Beginner Google Series: Google 2: Google Drive and sharing (10/25)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 10/25/2023

Understanding the basics of Google Drive and sharing makes a huge difference in your use of Google. This session will focus on the layout of Drive, how to create new folders and ways to personalize your Drive to best suit you! Skills include: making a copy, creating new folders, renaming, changing layout and understanding where things are stored and the basics of sharing.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

23. Google Certified Educator Level I Hybrid Bootcamp (October to January)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 10/30/2023 to 1/22/2024

Are you interested in taking (or retaking) the Google Educator Level 1 exam? The format for this certification changed in September 2021 so this is a great time to come and prep for the new test taking experience. There will also be time designated in the afternoon if you wish to take the exam that day. Materials will be provided before the session for review and hours will be rewarded for the review prep. This course will have 4 live virtual sessions and homework through Google's Fundamental Training whose completion will result in 15 hours of credit. Live sessions will discuss the test format, review any possible trouble spots and to prepare for taking, even retaking, the Google Level 1 exam. This session will be held virtually via Webex and Google Meet. The Links will be sent out the night before the training.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $270.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

24. Aspiring K-12 CTO Academy

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 11/1/2023 to 5/31/2024

The NYSCATE Academy will convene on November 1, 2023 and will meet virtually twice a month until May 31, 2024. In addition, the NYSCATE Academy will meet in person during the NYSCATE Annual Conference and during the CoSN Annual Conference. Academy members will receive a monthly " recap " newsletter, including recordings of missed sessions. Due to the hectic schedule of school district ed tech leaders, very little "outside” work is required.

Content highlights include but are not limited to the following: EdTech Leadership Communicating Effectively Managing Technology Resources, including Procurement, Interoperability, and More Creating a Sustainable Budget and Other Finance Issues ERATE, Funding Sources Building an Effective Team Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Infrastructure Basics Infrastructure Advanced Data Privacy Cybersecurity What's Trending (AI, Innovative Thinking, etc.) Professional Development for Adult Learners Technology Planning

Subscriber pricing is for NYSCATE Joint Institutional Members with CoSN. Please note, registration forms will indicate regular pricing of $5520. NYSCATE members will be charged $4254 and the pricing adjustment will be reflected on your billing. Regular pricing is for Non-Institutional Members. (will also include the cost of a NYSCATE/CoSN membership through June 30, 2024)

Registration in the Academy will also include registration to the 2023 NYSCATE Annual Conference in Rochester, NY, November 18-21, 2023 and the 2024 CoSN Annual Conference in Miami, FL, April 8-10, 2024.

25. January 2024 Regents Answer Sheets and Information - Part I - Ordering Answer Sheets

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District/School Testing Coordinators responsible for ordering/scanning Regents Answer Sheets

Dates: 11/6/2023

In this webinar the NERIC Testing Team will walk through using the NERIC Regents Answer Sheet Online Ordering System, as well as discuss Regents data files templates, Worksheets, and have time for a Q&A. If you have questions ahead of time, please send them to testing@neric.org. WebEx information will be sent to registered participants. This session will be recorded and uploaded to our NERIC Testing Support playlist.

26. Chromebook Accessibility (11/6)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 11/6/2023

In today's digital age, accessibility is a fundamental aspect of technology that should not be overlooked. Chromebooks have made great strides in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and use these versatile devices effectively. The Chromebook Accessibility Training is a one-hour session designed to empower users with the knowledge and skills needed to make Chromebooks more accessible to individuals with disabilities.

This hands-on session will focus on understanding and managing the accessibility features on the Chromebook. (No other devices will be covered). It is highly recommended that participants have a Chromebook to use for this session.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

27. Office of Children and Family Services Science curriculum writing workshops

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Office of Children and Family Services staff

Dates: 11/7/2023 to 11/16/2023

Science 9-10 Departmental Curricular unit writing at Capital Region BOCES

28. BGSGoogle3 - Beginner Google Series: Google3: Google Docs (11/8)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 11/8/2023

Google Docs are the backbone of word processing, but the tool is capable of so much more. Learn about the basics and version history, commenting and creating outlines and much more.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

29. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Megan Sellepack

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 11/20/2023

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.

30. Schenectady Secondary Librarians Department Meeting

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Schenectady CSD Secondary Librarians

Dates: 11/28/2023

New
November meeting for Schenectady CSD's secondary librarians.

31. BGSGoogle4 - Beginner Google Series: Google4: Google Slides (11/29)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 11/29/2023

Starting Today
Google Slides are a fantastic way to share presentations with students and colleagues. Learn how to insert images, videos, version history, managing the master slides and downloading in various formats.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

32. YA Book Group 23-24 (11/29)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 11/29/2023

Starting Today
We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

33. SchoolTool Rollover - Next Year Scheduling Prep Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 12/1/2023

Starting Soon
SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of mid-year school rollover tasks required to begin scheduling. Specific topics will include preparatory steps for the scheduling season and beginning new school year setup. A review of the SchoolTool rollover screen will be included, as will period maintenance and other maintenance setup tasks performed during the annual rollover.

34. Science of Reading Bootcamp NEW Session!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/4/2023 to 1/12/2024

Location: Online

Wait ListNewStarting Soon
During our time, we will dive deeper into understanding how children learn to read and the importance of using explicit, systematic phonics. We will take a closer look at the five essential components of effective reading instruction and provide you with strategies to implement in your classroom. This Bootcamp will emphasize the importance of the structured literacy model. You will come away with ideas, strategies, and a stronger understanding of the significance of explicit, systematic, and intentional instruction. We will use various technology tools including podcasts, videos, Google Slides, Padlet, and Jamboard.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $270
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

35. Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom - A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/4/2023 to 1/15/2024

Location: Online

Wait ListStarting Soon
The new book is a sequel to the first, (6 Shifts, K-2) building upon the foundational science of reading. This new book, Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom really zoomed in on 3-5 practice to offer a collection of high-leverage, easy-to-implement instructional routines to support the shift to more brain-friendly instruction.

Participants should have access to Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom by Katie Cunningham, Jan Burkins, and Kari Yates.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $270
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

36. iPad Accessibility (12/4)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 12/4/2023

Starting Soon
Are you ready to tap into the full potential of your iPad and make it an accessible powerhouse for everyone? Join us for a one-hour immersive training session where we delve deep into the world of iPad Accessibility features. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, a caregiver, or simply an iPad enthusiast, this session is designed to empower you with knowledge and skills that will enable you to use your iPad to its fullest extent.

This hands-on session will focus on understanding and managing the accessibility features on the iPad. (No other devices will be covered). It is highly recommended that participants have a iPad to use for this session.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

37. Elementary Librarian Book Group 23-24 (12/05)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Elementary Librarians

Dates: 12/5/2023

Starting Soon
Mindy Holland is the librarian at Okte Elementary School. Mindy is a former adjunct instructor at the University at Albany, She has been an elementary school librarian for over twenty years. Mindy is Past-President of ENYSLMA and currently chairs her school's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team. She looks forward to talking books with you!

Have 2 books on hand to recommend.

Please pick a book from the last two years that you would recommend: - For an upper elementary school child to read on their own - For an elementary librarian to use in a lesson. Please share the lesson and the age group.

This will be a positive focused book group designed to help each other by the sharing of outstanding books. To discuss other elementary- librarian issues please attend the Librarian's Round Table.

You can register for any session, please sign up when you can, you do not have to commit to the whole series.

38. SchoolTool Census and Registrar [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 12/6/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will be an introductory review of best practices for entering families, contacts and students into SchoolTool. We will review various methods of enrolling students into buildings or placements and assigning applicable program services. We will also look at the various tools available to maintain and verify Census data.

39. NERIC Testing Coordinator Meeting Series- Session 2 of 4

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District and Building Level NYS Test Coordinators

Dates: 12/6/2023

Join the NERIC Testing Team as we go through everything needed for preparation, administration, and processing of data for NYS Assessments. This 4 part series is offered virtually and recorded. Session 1 - October 11 - Beginning of the Year information including schedules, exam ordering, upcoming PD opportunities and more. Session 2 - December 6- Student Data Pulls, ordering Answer Sheets, CBT Simulations and more. Session 3 - March 6 - Test Administration - what to expect, monitoring your assessments, scoring process Session 4 - June 5 - Data Review and Verification

40. BGSGoogle5 - Beginner Google Series: Google5: Google Sheets (12/6)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 12/6/2023

Google Sheets are totally underutilized by most educators. This session will focus on basic formulas, formatting options, managing sheets, creating charts and more.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

41. Google Practice Sets - The Ultimate Guide

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/6/2023 to 12/20/2023

Location: Online

Boost your teaching with Google Practice Sets!

Google Practice Sets is a powerful new tool that can help educators save time, engage students, and improve learning outcomes. In this introductory course, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with Google Practice Sets, including:

What are Google Practice Sets and how do they work?
How to create and assign Google Practice Sets to your students
How to use Google Practice Sets to provide students with personalized feedback and support
How to track student progress and use data to inform your instruction

Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, Google Practice Sets can help you take your teaching to the next level. This course is 5 hours (2 synchronous- 3 hours asynchronous work in between).

*** NOTE: Practice Sets is only available with Google Workspace with Teaching and Learning Upgrade or Education Plus. Please be sure you have one of these additions and access to Practice Sets before the mini course begins in order to complete it successfully.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $220
Course Type: Blended

NERIC Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

42. DASA Dignity for All Students Act-Mandated 6 hour certification workshop-In person

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 12/7/2023

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.

Cost: $90 payable only by check or money order. Mail your payment as soon as you register. Make checks payable to Capital Region BOCES and mail in your payment to Capital Region BOCES - DASA, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Suite 102, Albany NY 12205.

There will be a 5-10 business day processing period beginning after course session ends before your information is sent to NYSED. Please keep this in mind when planning for your deadlines. If you have any questions, please contact Tyacia Thompson at Tyacia.Thompson@neric.org.

43. New Lead Evaluator Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 12/7/2023

New
The session is designed for NEW Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-d: Focus of the training:

NYS Teaching Standards

Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL)

Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework (CRSE)

State approved professional practice rubrics to anchor effective evidence collection and feedback

44. DAP Information Session

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians

Dates: 12/8/2023

Learn about the Direct Access Program (DAP) through Capital District Library Council (CDLC) and the School Library System (SLS). This program provides access to library materials at participating higher education institutions, law and medical libraries, and libraries of other community resources.

45. Introduction to Pixlr

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/11/2023 to 1/15/2024

Pixlr is a free online cloud-based image editing tool that runs on both the PC and Mac platforms. It's an HTML5-based app that closely resembles Photoshop. Images may be opened from your workstation or URL, as well as from Facebook, Instagram, and Google Photos. The course, focusing on Web image creation for the classroom, will include: interface navigation, selection tools and layers, manipulating your images, transforming and retouching photos, and filters. Participants who complete all the assignments, assessments and projects will receive a certificate of completion for 15 hours of participation. Registrants will be notified by email with course access information.

Prerequisites: Participants should also have access to a digital camera, smartphone or digital images for final project completion.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $270
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

46. December Monthly Mentoring Meeting

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 12/12/2023

Join other new librarians from across our region as the school year gets underway! The topic of the December mentoring meeting will be: BUDGETING AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT.

47. NYSAA training- new teachers

Program: School Support Services: Turn Key Training

Dates: 12/13/2023

Training for new teachers administrating the NYSAA.

48. BGS Google 6 - Beginner Google Series: Google 6: Google Jamboard (12/13)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 12/13/2023

Jamboard is the whiteboard option available through Google. This session will focus on the basic layout and tools of Jamboard and ways to use for collaboration.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

49. (DATE CHANGED) Coaching Academy Part 2

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 12/14/2023 to 5/16/2024

In this follow-up series to Coaching Academy Part 1, district-based coaches will continue to work alongside Capital Region BOCES coaches for further learning on the culture, impact, and barriers of instructional coaching. Please see flyer for more details, and we'll see you there!

50. Empowering Education with AI: AI and Pedagogy

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/14/2023

Are you ready to revolutionize the way you teach, enhance teacher efficiency, explore the ethical implications, and equip your students with the skills they need to navigate the world of AI? Join us for our insightful and comprehensive webinar series, "Empowering Education with AI." Over the course of five engaging webinars, you'll gain a deep understanding of how AI is reshaping the landscape of education.

Integrating AI into K-12 teaching and learning requires careful pedagogical consideration. In our third webinar, we'll explore various practices to support students' learning in the age of AI. We will examine topics such as best practices for ensuring AI technologies are aligned with curriculum and learning objectives, collaboration with AI tools, fostering critical thinking skills, and ensuring AI content and interactions are respectful and inclusive.

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $80.00
Course Type: Webinar (Synchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

51. NERIC Annual Awareness Day 2023

Program: NERIC Awareness Day Catalog

Audience: Educators, District Administrators and Technology Specialists

Dates: 12/15/2023

The 34nd Annual Regional Technology Awareness Day will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY.

The theme of Awareness Day 2023 is "Navigating the Digital Landscape: Insights, Innovation, and Impact"

Use #TechADay on Twitter to share and follow Tech A-Day experiences! - Click here to sign up to present a breakout session!

Session openings are limited and districts will be contacted for session participation once the Awareness Day committee has made its final selections.

Please note:

*CTLE professional development credits are offered for this event to those who register here through MyLearningPlan. This registration step is the ONLY way credits can be obtained.

*In addition to registering here for CTLE credit, you must click here to register for the event on Eventbrite.

52. SchoolTool Custom Exports - Using Column Formulas [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 12/15/2023

SchoolTool
This class will provide users with how to refine Custom Export reports (for example, concatenating fields, formatting information, and much more). It is a powerful feature and you will be given a handout with specific formulas!

53. Disruptive Thinking In Our Classrooms: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/18/2023 to 1/7/2024

Location: Online

Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future will disrupt your thinking about the structure of school and give you strategies for empowering your students for a rapidly evolving world. You'll learn how to create a disruptive thinking culture in your classroom, helping your students to develop competencies critical for success now and in the unpredictable future. "Disruptive Challenges” and the book study course will cause a mindset shift and give you ideas and resources, including digital tools and ready-to-use templates. Are you ready for business as unusual?

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the recently published educational text Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future by Eric Sheninger. This online collaborative environment will enable you to interact with other educators, discover additional resources, and inspire you to think differently. The format of this book study allows you to participate at times that are most convenient for you and your schedule.

Participants must have access to the book Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future by Eric Sheninger.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $270
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

54. Riding the Wakelet Wave-RESCHEDULED to 12/18

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 12/18/2023

Join this one-hour Wakelet training session to master this powerful content curation and collaboration platform. Whether you're an educator looking to create dynamic digital resources for your students or a professional seeking to streamline your content sharing and organization, this session will cover it all. Learn to curate, organize, and share content effortlessly, collaborate with peers, and leverage Wakelet's innovative features to boost your productivity and creativity.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

55. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Megan Sellepack

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 12/18/2023

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.

56. BGSGoogle7 - Beginner Google Series: Google7: Google Forms (12/20)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 12/20/2023

Learn the basics of Google Forms, from setting up a brand new Form to reusing an old form and all the tricks in the middle. We will also go through all the ways of viewing Forms results.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

57. DASA Dignity for All Students Act-Mandated 6 hour certification workshop-In person

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 12/21/2023

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.

Cost: $90 payable only by check or money order. Mail your payment as soon as you register. Make checks payable to Capital Region BOCES and mail in your payment to Capital Region BOCES - DASA, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Suite 102, Albany NY 12205.

There will be a 5-10 business day processing period beginning after course session ends before your information is sent to NYSED. Please keep this in mind when planning for your deadlines. If you have any questions, please contact Tyacia Thompson at Tyacia.Thompson@neric.org.

58. YA Book Group 23-24 (12/21)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 12/21/2023

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

59. BGSGoogle8 - Beginner Google Series: Google8: Google Keep (1/3)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 1/3/2024

Keep is Google's version of Post-its, just on steroids. They will let you draw, categorize and schedule things. Come check out this amazing tool.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

60. AI for Educators: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/8/2024 to 1/28/2024

Location: Online

Closed
Are you ready to embark on a journey that could revolutionize your teaching methods and empower your students for the future? Do you secretly dream of having an AI sidekick named "EduBot” to help you conquer the classroom chaos? Join us as we explore the world of AI and discover how it's reshaping education through the pages of Matt Miller's book, AI for Educators. This book study will equip you with the skills and knowledge to prepare your students to thrive in a world where AI is the norm. You'll also discover how to leverage AI for time-saving benefits in your teaching. Are you ready to become a trailblazing AI-powered educator? The future begins now!

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the recently published educational text AI for Educators by Matt Miller. This online collaborative environment will enable you to interact with other educators, discover additional resources, and inspire you to think differently. The format of this book study allows you to participate at times that are most convenient for you and your schedule.

Participants will need access to Matt Miller's book, AI for Educators.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $270
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of mid-year school rollover tasks required to begin scheduling. Specific topics will include preparatory steps for the scheduling season and beginning new school year setup. A review of the SchoolTool rollover screen will be included, as will period maintenance and other maintenance setup tasks performed during the annual rollover.

62. Innovate, Integrate, Lead: School Librarians at the Forefront of the AI Revolution

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians

Dates: 1/10/2024

Join us in person for a virtual statewide workshop on Artificial Intelligence and School Librarians. The keynote will be Dr. Christopher Harris: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence: Understanding how ChatGPT Works. Hear from successful integrators, and learn how to rise to this new challenge! Sponsored by the School Library System Association.

63. BGSGoogle9 - Beginner Google Series: Google9: Google Calendar (1/10)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 1/10/2024

Google Calendar is a LIFE skill!Learn how to manage your calendar, how to add events, notifications vs. emails, publishing and sharing.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

64. Digital Escape Rooms with Canva!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/10/2024

Digital Escape Rooms are such a fun activity and they can be used a variety of ways! From a great icebreaker at the beginning of the year to reviewing content later on, there are so many options! This comprehensive course will cover a few different options for building a new escape room and/or an escape room template that you can modify and use again and again! You will use Canva for your escape room - so this course has the added bonus of helping you explore Canva and discover how easy it can be to make creations using this dynamic tool!

Free for NERIC Model Schools
Others: $85.00
Course Type: Synchronous Webinar

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Are you ready to revolutionize the way you teach, enhance teacher efficiency, explore the ethical implications, and equip your students with the skills they need to navigate the world of AI? Join us for our insightful and comprehensive webinar series, "Empowering Education with AI." Over the course of five engaging webinars, you'll gain a deep understanding of how AI is reshaping the landscape of education.

In this session, we'll grapple with ethical concerns related to AI in education. Learn how to navigate ethical challenges related to data privacy, equity, bias and fairness as well as responsible use of AI as you gain understanding of ethical challenges faced when integrating AI into educational practices.

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $80.00
Course Type: Webinar (Synchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

66. SchoolTool Course Selections Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/12/2024

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover entering student course selections (individual and batch), removing and editing course selections, as well as using the advanced search to find students with a specific course selection. Also to be covered will be useful reports for working with student course selections.

67. January Monthly Mentoring Meeting

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 1/16/2024

Join other new librarians from across our region as the school year gets underway! The topic for the January mentoring meeting is ADVOCACY.

68. Naviance College, Career & Life Readiness User Group - Albany

Program: NERIC: Special Events

Audience: School Counselors and Administrators

Dates: 1/17/2024

Please join us in person for a Naviance User Group meeting.

Topics to include:

Naviance Enhancements & Best Practices
*PowerSchool Community
*Product Updates
*Career Exploration & Pathway Planning
*CCLR Recommended Activities
*Curriculum Tools & Roadtrip Nation Resources

Naviance Best Practices in Action
*Update Student Configuration
*Student Engagement
*Leveraging Naviance Survey tools to customize student activities

69. Elementary Librarian Book Group 23-24 (1/17)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Elementary Librarians

Dates: 1/17/2024

Mindy Holland is the librarian at Okte Elementary School. Mindy is a former adjunct instructor at the University at Albany, She has been an elementary school librarian for over twenty years. Mindy is Past-President of ENYSLMA and currently chairs her school's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team. She looks forward to talking books with you!

Have 2 books on hand to recommend.

Please pick a book from the last two years that you would recommend: - For an upper elementary school child to read on their own - For an elementary librarian to use in a lesson. Please share the lesson and the age group.

This will be a positive focused book group designed to help each other by the sharing of outstanding books. To discuss other elementary- librarian issues please attend the Librarian's Round Table.

You can register for any session, please sign up when you can, you do not have to commit to the whole series.
In this webinar the NERIC Testing Team will walk through next steps after administration. This includes scanning your answer sheets after the constructed responses have been scored, accessing reports in ASAP Scoring Software, and Data reporting January Regents to Data Warehouse. If you have questions ahead of time, please send them to testing@neric.org. WebEx information will be sent to registered participants. This session will be recorded and uploaded to our NERIC Testing Support playlist

71. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Megan Sellepack

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 1/18/2024

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.

72. SchoolTool Elements of GPA Calculations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 1/19/2024

SchoolTool
This webinar is for guidance staff responsible for ensuring student class averages, honor rolls, cumulative averages and ranks are correct. It covers how to perform manual calculations to be sure the results agree with your understanding.

73. Naviance College, Career & Life Readiness User Group - N. Country

Program: NERIC: Special Events

Audience: School Counselors and Administrators

Dates: 1/24/2024

Please join us in person for a Naviance User Group meeting.

Topics to include:

Naviance Enhancements & Best Practices
*PowerSchool Community
*Product Updates
*Career Exploration & Pathway Planning
*CCLR Recommended Activities
*Curriculum Tools & Roadtrip Nation Resources

Naviance Best Practices in Action
*Update Student Configuration
*Student Engagement
*Leveraging Naviance Survey tools to customize student activities

74. BGSGoogle10 - Beginner Google Series: Google 10: Google Mail (1/24)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 1/24/2024

Google Mail is a great tool but it sometimes can get the best of us. Let's learn the basics and also how to make GMail work for you!

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Location: Online via Webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

75. SchoolTool Rollover - Next Year Scheduling Prep Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/25/2024

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of mid-year school rollover tasks required to begin scheduling. Specific topics will include preparatory steps for the scheduling season and beginning new school year setup. A review of the SchoolTool rollover screen will be included, as will period maintenance and other maintenance setup tasks performed during the annual rollover.

76. Empowering Education with AI: Preparing Students for the AI World

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/25/2024

Are you ready to revolutionize the way you teach, enhance teacher efficiency, explore the ethical implications, and equip your students with the skills they need to navigate the world of AI? Join us for our insightful and comprehensive webinar series, "Empowering Education with AI." Over the course of five engaging webinars, you'll gain a deep understanding of how AI is reshaping the landscape of education.

Equip your students with the essential skills to thrive in an AI-driven future. Explore the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a world where AI is ubiquitous and gain insights into preparing them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $80.00
Course Type: Webinar (Synchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

77. Try a Friendly Classroom Game of Kahoot!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/29/2024

This session will feature how to create and use Kahoots with your class to create excitement and foster friendly competition! Kahoots are great for review! Students can play together in class individually or in teams, or you can assign the Kahoot as homework and go over results later. We're going to play a Kahoot so be ready to compete!

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $85.00
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78. YA Book Group 23-24 (1/29)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 1/29/2024

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

79. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Megan Sellepack

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 2/7/2024

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.

80. SchoolTool MS/HS Master Scheduling "Basics A to Z" PART I & II [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/8/2024 to 2/15/2024

SchoolTool

Part I: This webinar session will cover Course Catalog, schedule-related settings, Student Course Selections and related reports, building Master Schedule Sections and essential reports to analyze the Master Schedule build (2.5 hrs)

Part II of the "A-Z" series will cover options available for building schedules using the Student Schedule Builder, Builder settings and constraints, reports to assess the master schedule, and how to finalize, lock and backup your schedule. This includes the Study Hall Overlay (2.5 hrs)

A prerequisite for this course is NERIC SchoolTool Rollover and Next Year Preparation offered in December, January, and February.

81. SchoolTool Student History / Transcripts [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/8/2024

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover keying-in transfer (summer school or other) student historical information for transcript purposes. Topics will include: Adding district or non-district courses and scores;; adding linked or stand-alone assessment scores; as well as reports (transcripts, completed course audit, etc.) for verifying transfer student data.

82. SchoolTool HS/MS Scheduling PART I & II [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/13/2024 to 2/20/2024

SchoolTool

Part I: This classroom session will cover creating schedules for secondary level students. Steps to get ready for the scheduling season will be discussed as well as tips and tricks for building a successful master schedule. Specific topics will include school year rollover tasks, scheduling/course catalog rollover, period maintenance, teaming, importing the master schedule or creating a new master schedule and an overview of analysis reports with special attention to the Section View and Section Load reports.

Part II: Participants attending this working session should have prior SchoolTool scheduling experience or have attended HS/MS Scheduling I class. Bring your documents for the next school year and a NERIC Coordinator will be there to provide assistance as needed.

83. SchoolTool Discipline Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/13/2024

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover creating and resolving discipline referrals, students to see, discipline reports and discipline maintenance setup.

84. Elementary Roundtable

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: CRB Elementary Librarians

Dates: 2/13/2024

Join us for professional discussion on current issues and events in the elementary library world! All elementary librarians are welcome!

85. SchoolTool HS/MS Scheduling PART I & II [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/15/2024 to 3/15/2024

SchoolTool

Part I: This classroom session will cover creating schedules for secondary level students. Steps to get ready for the scheduling season will be discussed as well as tips and tricks for building a successful master schedule. Specific topics will include school year rollover tasks, scheduling/course catalog rollover, period maintenance, teaming, importing the master schedule or creating a new master schedule and an overview of analysis reports with special attention to the Section View and Section Load reports.

Part II: Participants attending this working session should have prior SchoolTool scheduling experience or have attended HS/MS Scheduling I class. Topics to be covered include running the master schedule (to include constrains and priorities), finding conflicts and using the whiteboard. Bring your documents for the next school year and a NERIC Coordinator will be there to provide assistance as needed.

86. Elementary Librarian Book Group 23-24 (2/15)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Elementary Librarians

Dates: 2/15/2024

Mindy Holland is the librarian at Okte Elementary School. Mindy is a former adjunct instructor at the University at Albany, She has been an elementary school librarian for over twenty years. Mindy is Past-President of ENYSLMA and currently chairs her school's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team. She looks forward to talking books with you!

Have 2 books on hand to recommend.

Please pick a book from the last two years that you would recommend: - For an upper elementary school child to read on their own - For an elementary librarian to use in a lesson. Please share the lesson and the age group.

This will be a positive focused book group designed to help each other by the sharing of outstanding books. To discuss other elementary- librarian issues please attend the Librarian's Round Table.

You can register for any session, please sign up when you can, you do not have to commit to the whole series.

87. SchoolTool Foundations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 2/16/2024

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover essential concepts and skills needed to get started in SchoolTool. Specific topics will include SchoolTool terminology and navigation, and using the basic and advanced search options to view student information.

88. YA Book Group 23-24 (2/27)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 2/27/2024

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

89. NERIC Testing Coordinator Meeting Series- Session 3 of 4

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District and Building Level NYS Test Coordinators

Dates: 3/6/2024

Join the NERIC Testing Team as we go through everything needed for preparation, administration, and processing of data for NYS Assessments. This 4 part series is offered virtually and recorded. Session 1 - October 11 - Beginning of the Year information including schedules, exam ordering, upcoming PD opportunities and more. Session 2 - December 6- Student Data Pulls, ordering Answer Sheets, CBT Simulations and more. Session 3 - March 6 - Test Administration - what to expect, monitoring your assessments, scoring process Session 4 - June 5 - Data Review and Verification

90. SchoolTool MS/HS Master Scheduling "Basics A to Z" PART I & II [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/7/2024 to 3/14/2024

SchoolTool

Part I: This webinar session will cover Course Catalog, schedule-related settings, Student Course Selections and related reports, building Master Schedule Sections and essential reports to analyze the Master Schedule build (2.5 hrs)

Part II of the "A-Z" series will cover options available for building schedules using the Student Schedule Builder, Builder settings and constraints, reports to assess the master schedule, and how to finalize, lock and backup your schedule. This includes the Study Hall Overlay (2.5 hrs)

A prerequisite for this course is NERIC SchoolTool Rollover and Next Year Preparation offered in December, January, and February.

91. SchoolTool Foundations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 3/7/2024

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover essential concepts and skills needed to get started in SchoolTool. Specific topics will include SchoolTool terminology and navigation, and using the basic and advanced search options to view student information.

92. Elementary Librarian Book Group 23-24 (3/12)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Elementary Librarians

Dates: 3/12/2024

Mindy Holland is the librarian at Okte Elementary School. Mindy is a former adjunct instructor at the University at Albany, She has been an elementary school librarian for over twenty years. Mindy is Past-President of ENYSLMA and currently chairs her school's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team. She looks forward to talking books with you!

Have 2 books on hand to recommend.

Please pick a book from the last two years that you would recommend: - For an upper elementary school child to read on their own - For an elementary librarian to use in a lesson. Please share the lesson and the age group.

This will be a positive focused book group designed to help each other by the sharing of outstanding books. To discuss other elementary- librarian issues please attend the Librarian's Round Table.

You can register for any session, please sign up when you can, you do not have to commit to the whole series.

93. Elementary Roundtable

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: CRB Elementary Librarians

Dates: 3/17/2024

Join us for professional discussion on current issues and events in the elementary library world! All elementary librarians are welcome!

94. March Monthly Mentoring Meeting

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 3/19/2024

Join other new librarians from across our region as the school year gets underway!

95. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Megan Sellepack

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 3/19/2024

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.

96. YA Book Group 23-24 (3/20)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 3/20/2024

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

97. SchoolTool Course Selections Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/27/2024

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover entering student course selections (individual and batch), removing and editing course selections, as well as using the advanced search to find students with a specific course selection. Also to be covered will be useful reports for working with student course selections.

98. SchoolTool Foundations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 4/9/2024

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover essential concepts and skills needed to get started in SchoolTool. Specific topics will include SchoolTool terminology and navigation, and using the basic and advanced search options to view student information.

99. Elementary Librarian Book Group 23-24 (4/17)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Elementary Librarians

Dates: 4/17/2024

Mindy Holland is the librarian at Okte Elementary School. Mindy is a former adjunct instructor at the University at Albany, She has been an elementary school librarian for over twenty years. Mindy is Past-President of ENYSLMA and currently chairs her school's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team. She looks forward to talking books with you!

Have 2 books on hand to recommend.

Please pick a book from the last two years that you would recommend: - For an upper elementary school child to read on their own - For an elementary librarian to use in a lesson. Please share the lesson and the age group.

This will be a positive focused book group designed to help each other by the sharing of outstanding books. To discuss other elementary- librarian issues please attend the Librarian's Round Table.

You can register for any session, please sign up when you can, you do not have to commit to the whole series.

100. YA Book Group 23-24 (4/18)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 4/18/2024

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

101. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Megan Sellepack

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 4/24/2024

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.