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1. August 2022 Regents Answer Sheets and Information - Part I - Ordering Answer Sheets

Program: NERIC: Testing

Dates: 7/7/2022

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, Worksheet, 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.
  • Enrolled: 23/500
  • Wait: 0/0

2. August 2022 Regents Answer Sheets and Information - Part II - Scanning Answer Sheets & Obtaining Scores

Program: NERIC: Testing

Dates: 8/11/2022

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 in the Fall of 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have questions ahead of time please send them to testing@neric.org. WebEx information will be sent to registered participants.
  • Enrolled: 18/500
  • Wait: 0/0

3. NERIC 2023 Testing Coordinator Series - Part I

Program: NERIC: Testing

Dates: 10/13/2022

This is the first in a 4-part series designed to help district and building test coordinators with their annual responsibilities. (WebEx information will be provided to registrants) Sessions will take place on Thursdays of October 13, December 6, February 7, and June 6. Sessions will be live for 2-hours (1:00 - 3:00pm) of CTLE credit. Others can still register even if they cannot attend all sessions. Recordings will be made available to our testing listserv. Here is a breakdown of the sessions: October 13 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part I- Account Access; Determining access for Testing Services using the New Test Coordinator Flow Chart; and Communications - what to expect from NERIC and the Office of State Assessment ; and September- December Responsibilities and Schedules, and transitioning to CBT. December 6 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part II- December - February Responsibilities; Data Extractions ; and School Administrator Manuals February 7 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part III o- March - June Responsibilities ; Answer Sheet Printing, Shipping & Distribution; Exam Administration; Scoring, Answer Sheet Return ; and NERIC Answer Sheet Processing June 6 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part IV - End of Year/Summer Responsibilities ; Viewing Data Reports ; and Assessment Cleanup
  • Enrolled: 183/500
  • Wait: 0/0

4. Elevating Student Voices Discussion Series

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Pilot program with specific districts invited to attend

Dates: 10/26/2022 to 4/20/2023

Capital Region BOCES will bring high school students from across the Capital Region together to learn about the experiences of their peers and discuss critical issues together. Students will gather for three 2-hour in person sessions and conclude with a Youth Summit at Proctor's Theater in Schenectady.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
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5. Thought Leadership Meetings for Principals/Assistant Principals

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Component District Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 10/26/2022

Capital Region BOCES Educational Support Services is hosting a series of meetings to provide the opportunity for principals and assistant principals to collaborate and share ideas with peers. Receive updates on important issues that impact your role as the principal/assistant principal. The meetings will be held from 9-10 a.m. The October 26 and June 7th meetings will be in person at Capital Region BOCES. The January and March meetings will be virtual.
  • Enrolled: 12/50
  • Wait: 0/5

6. 2022 Schoolzilla User Group

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: BOCES, District and Building Leaders who have access to Schoolzilla

Dates: 11/2/2022

Schoolzilla users join us November 2 as we gather for our 2022 Schoolzilla User Group. Gather with other data leaders and administrators who use Schoolzilla across NYS empowering themselves and taking action steps. Here is a look at our agenda for the morning: Schoolzilla at Multiple Levels - How can you leverage this platform at all levels 9am-10am District Sharing - Panel Discussion 10:05am - 10:50am Leveraging Views and Groups - Renaissance - 10:55 - 11:30 Q & A/ Closure/Survey- 11:30-11:45 A Virtual Conference Meeting Link will be sent to all who register Questions about this session can be sent to schoolzilla@neric.org
  • Enrolled: 30/100
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7. NERIC 2023 Testing Coordinator Series - Part II

Program: NERIC: Testing

Dates: 12/6/2022

Part II in a 4-part series designed to help district and building test coordinators with their annual responsibilities. (WebEx information will be provided to registrants) Sessions will take place on Thursdays of October 13, December 6, February 7, and June 6. Sessions will be live for 2-hours (1:00 - 3:00pm) of CTLE credit. Others can still register even if they cannot attend all sessions. Recordings will be made available to our testing listserv. Here is a breakdown of the sessions: October 13 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part I- Account Access; Determining access for Testing Services using the New Test Coordinator Flow Chart; and Communications - what to expect from NERIC and the Office of State Assessment ; and September- December Responsibilities and Schedules, and transitioning to CBT. December 6 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part II- December - February Responsibilities; Data Extractions ; and School Administrator Manuals February 7 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part III o- March - June Responsibilities ; Answer Sheet Printing, Shipping & Distribution; Exam Administration; Scoring, Answer Sheet Return ; and NERIC Answer Sheet Processing June 6 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part IV - End of Year/Summer Responsibilities ; Viewing Data Reports ; and Assessment Cleanup
  • Enrolled: 185/500
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8. Thought Leadership Meetings for Principals/Assistant Principals

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Component District Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 1/18/2023

Capital Region BOCES Educational Support Services is hosting a series of meetings to provide the opportunity for principals and assistant principals to collaborate and share ideas with peers. Receive updates on important issues that impact your role as the principal/assistant principal. The meetings will be held from 9-10 a.m. The October 26 and June 7th meetings will be in person at Capital Region BOCES. The January and March meetings will be virtual.
  • Enrolled: 21/50
  • Wait: 0/5

9. 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

  • Enrolled: 17/100
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10. 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.
  • Enrolled: 34/100
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11. NERIC 2023 Testing Coordinator Series - Part III

Program: NERIC: Testing

Dates: 2/7/2023

This is the third installation of a 4-part series designed to help district and building test coordinators with their annual responsibilities. (WebEx information will be provided to registrants) Sessions will take place on Thursdays of October 13, December 6, February 7, and June 6. Sessions will be live for 2-hours (1:00 - 3:00pm) of CTLE credit. Others can still register even if they cannot attend all sessions. Recordings will be made available to our testing listserv. Here is a breakdown of the sessions: October 13 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part I- Account Access; Determining access for Testing Services using the New Test Coordinator Flow Chart; and Communications - what to expect from NERIC and the Office of State Assessment ; and September- December Responsibilities and Schedules, and transitioning to CBT. December 6 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part II- December - February Responsibilities; Data Extractions ; and School Administrator Manuals February 7 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part III o- March - June Responsibilities ; Answer Sheet Printing, Shipping & Distribution; Exam Administration; Scoring, Answer Sheet Return ; and NERIC Answer Sheet Processing June 6 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part IV - End of Year/Summer Responsibilities ; Viewing Data Reports ; and Assessment Cleanup
  • Enrolled: 177/500
  • Wait: 0/0

12. 2023 Virtual SchoolTool User Group

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: SchoolTool Users

Dates: 4/3/2023

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We are excited to announce our first-ever Virtual SchoolTool User Group. This is a great opportunity to hear from the makers of SchoolTool, network with other districts, and have a chance to try out the new grade book which will be released this summer. Topics include: Overview of recent updates, Hand-on NEW Gradebook Demonstration, Update on Graduation Requirements and Online Pre-Registration redesign, 5&8 Science Investigation Tracking in SchoolTool,
  • Enrolled: 71/300
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13. Blended Learning with Google: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/3/2023 to 4/24/2023

Location: Online

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Blended Learning with Google: Your Guide to DYNAMIC Teaching and Learning will give educators practical ideas for using Google tools to create dynamic learning experiences in all school communities, whether in person, online, remote, hybrid, or something else. Don't let the Google part scare you away. Even if you're not a Google school, dynamic strategies mentioned in this book can be implemented using similar Microsoft tools. This book study course will challenge you to think differently about how to approach blended learning in your classroom!

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the recently published educational text Blended Learning with Google: Your Guide to DYNAMIC Teaching and Learning by Kasey Bell. 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 Blended Learning with Google: Your Guide to DYNAMIC Teaching and Learning by Kasey Bell.

This course will now begin on April 3rd.

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.

  • Enrolled: 4/15
  • Wait: 0/3

14. What's New in Google 2022?

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/3/2023 to 4/28/2023

Location: Online

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Want to know what was rolled out for Google in the second half of 2022? Hear of awesome updates but can't keep track of them? This online course series will tell you all that and more!

Each module will focus on a different component of Google for Education products. It will provide an explanation of the update, resources for more information, and allow for personalized exploration time to dive deeper into updates that are most useful to you. Participants will receive a PDF of presentation materials with resources and content information. You will need to review the information, complete a short Google Form quiz based on the information, and submit feedback within the scheduled window to be marked as attended for that module.

Availability of Google updates/features are dependent upon the Google Workspace Edition you are using. It may be beneficial to know what edition/version your district is using prior to the training to best understand what features will be available to you.

NOTE: PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE IF YOU HAVE INTEREST IN ANY OF THE MODULES LISTED. YOU WILL GET CREDIT FOR THOSE COMPLETED

What's New in Google 2022?
Module 1 - Chromebooks
Module 2 - Google Meet
Module 3 - Classroom & Drive
Module 4 - Docs, Sheets & Forms
Module 5 - Chat, GMail & Contacts
Module 6 - Calendar & Tasks
Module 7 - Youtube & Sites
Module 8 - MISC (Chrome OS Flex, Android features, & Offline sync)

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

NERIC Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

  • Enrolled: 21/20
  • Wait: 1/7

15. Newsela 101: Getting Started (Apr 3)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/3/2023

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Newsela is an instructional content tool that allows teachers to find articles with appropriate reading levels for their students. Newsela articles also feature questions and writing prompts that align with standards. This session will be beginner session that will go over the basics of the program as well as some tips and tricks for using in your classroom.

If you wish to take this course but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). 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.

  • Enrolled: 7/40
  • Wait: 0/5

16. Worksheets with Google Slides!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/3/2023

Location: Online

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Welcome to the wonderful world of google slides! During this course, participants will learn how to make virtual and print work sheets using google slides. Participants will watch as the instructor builds a worksheet in real time! Questions and collaboration are welcome through out the session. Ditch the docs and learn more about google slides during this interactive course!

This course will now be on April 3rd.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85
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.

  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/10

17. Free Workshop on NYS Test Administration (Elementary)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Principals

Dates: 4/4/2023

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Whether you are new or experienced at administering state assessments, join us as we go through all of the responsibilities of the building principal in the assessment process. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and hear from others about past testing tips, tricks and red flags.
  • Enrolled: 8/100
  • Wait: 0/5

18. June 2023 Regents Answer Sheets and Information - Part I - Ordering Answer Sheets

Program: NERIC: Testing

Dates: 4/4/2023

NewStarting Soon
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, generating answer sheets using level 0, Templates, Worksheet, 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.
  • Enrolled: 5/500
  • Wait: 0/0

19. RESECEDULED from 3/14 to 4/5- Thought Leadership Meetings for Principals/Assistant Principals

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Component District Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 4/5/2023

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RESCEHDULED TO APRIL 5, 2023-Capital Region BOCES Educational Support Services is hosting a series of meetings to provide the opportunity for principals and assistant principals to collaborate and share ideas with peers. Receive updates on important issues that impact your role as the principal/assistant principal. The meetings will be held from 9-10 a.m. The October 26 and June 7th meetings will be in person at Capital Region BOCES. The January and March meetings will be virtual.
  • Enrolled: 21/50
  • Wait: 0/5

20. Effectively Integrating with 1:1 Devices Elementary edition (Mar20)changed to April5

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/5/2023

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Do you have 1:1 devices that you struggle to use with your students? Are you looking for some new ideas? This session, appropriate for grades PreK-5, will provide strategies, routine creation, best practices and innovative ideas to easily include educational tech into everyday use within your classroom.

If you wish to take this course but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). 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.

  • Enrolled: 7/40
  • Wait: 0/5

21. The Future is Now - ChatGPT, AI and Education

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/5/2023

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This will be a look and a conversation about AI in general, ChatGPT, and the future of education. We will introduce ChatGPT, talk about what it is and is not, then highlight some of ways we anticipate it will impact education. There will be a conversation (come prepared to talk) about your views on these topics. Finally we will share a few resources on AI and high tech in the EDU world.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85.00
Course Type: 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.

  • Enrolled: 8/25
  • Wait: 0/10

22. Effectively Integrating with 1:1 Devices Middle and High School edition (Mar22)changed to April 6

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/6/2023

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How can you easily integrate 1:1 devices into a 40 minute class period and where does it fit into your content area? This session, appropriate for grades 6-12, will provide strategies, routine creation, best practices and innovative ideas to easily include educational tech into everyday use within your classroom.

If you wish to take this course but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). 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.

  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/5

23. Google Sheets for Educators

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/10/2023 to 5/22/2023

This 15-hour online course introduces educators to Google Sheets. The focus is on standards-based exercises that can be easily integrated and adapted for educator use across the curriculum. Topics covered may include: making the transition from Excel, using spreadsheets in the classroom and school environment, gradebooks, conditional formatting and filters, graphing data, working with live Web-based data, and using add-ons. Participants who complete all the assignments will receive a 15 hour completion certificate. Registrants will be notified by email with course access information.

Prerequisites: Must have Internet access and a personal Google Drive account. Prior knowledge of Excel is recommended.

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.

  • Enrolled: 12/25
  • Wait: 0/5

24. Read the World: A Book Study on Rethinking Literacy For Empathy and Action in the Digital Age

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/14/2023 to 5/22/2023

Location: Online

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Katie Muhtaris and Kristin Ziemke write "our students have been raised in a digital culture; now we need to guide them to use technology to tell their stories, hear the stories of others, and take action. With modeling, explicit instruction, and time for practice, we can-and must-teach students to build bridges, eliminate barriers, and thrive in this world.” In this book study we will be learning and using digital tools to enhance and provide students the tools, teaching, and opportunity to rethink literacy and read the world through apps like Flipgrid, Canva, Book Creator, Kidblog and Powtoon to name a few.

Participants must have access to the book Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris.

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.

  • Enrolled: 23/20
  • Wait: 3/25

25. Educational Duct Tape: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/17/2023 to 5/7/2023

Location: Online

Are you overwhelmed by the multitude of educational technology tools options out there? Are you not sure where to start and lacking the time to learn about every new edtech tool? Educational Duct Tape will be your guide to selecting the right tools for your classroom. Through hilariously entertaining stories about things like tater tots, bounce houses, shirt sleeves, crying grapes, and beards, Jake Miller shares his knowledge and compares tools for assessments, blogging, screencasting, audio projects, video creation, apps, infographics, and so much more. This book study will help you to overcome edtech decision paralysis and enable you to select the right tool for your classroom so that you can start using them immediately.

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the recently published educational text Educational Duct Tape: An Edtech Integration Mindset by Jake 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 must have access to the book Educational Duct Tape: An Edtech Integration Mindset by Jake Miller.

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.

  • Enrolled: 6/15
  • Wait: 0/7

26. Google Docs for Collaboration and Meaningful Feedback

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Location: Online

Google Docs is much more than just an online version of your favorite word processor. When you learn some of the different features, you'll discover that Google Docs can be invaluable in your classroom for collaborative work. While this course will be most useful to those who are relatively new to using Google Docs, experienced users may find some new tips and tricks to make this a tool for your students and for your other collaborative work. We will also look at what sort of feedback you can provide for students to help them engage in the revision process. Feedback for students should be a collaborative effort, too!

Course will now be held April 17 - May 5.

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.

  • Enrolled: 4/15
  • Wait: 0/10

27. Math and Morning Meeting

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/17/2023 to 5/22/2023

Location: Online

Math Morning Meeting can bring so much enthusiasm to the math that is happening in your classroom. It is a great way to start the day by reinforcing a sense of community, setting expectations and goals for the day and incorporating academics in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Using the book Doing Math in Morning Meeting by Andy Dousis and Margaret Berry Wilson you will gain math-themed ideas for all four Morning Meeting components: greeting, group activity, sharing, and morning message. We will show you how to integrate interactive math apps into your meetings such as number lines and charts, ten frames, bead racks, clocks, fraction pieces, pattern blocks and more. We will also watch videos and read articles that share examples of math morning meeting activities and discuss how to fit them into your day.

Participants will need access to the text Doing Math in Morning Meeting by Andy Dousis and Margaret Berry Wilson.

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.

  • Enrolled: 15/20
  • Wait: 0/7

28. Start With Joy: Designing Literacy Learning for Student Happiness, A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/17/2023 to 5/22/2023

Location: Online

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Start with Joy links what we know from the science of happiness to what we know about effective literacy instruction. Literacy learning is full of opportunities for students to learn tools to live a happy life. The seven pillars: Connection, Choice, Challenge, Play, Story, Discovery, and Movement will make your classroom more joyful, playful, and purposeful. This book is designed to help you master these pillars so that you can help your students to become stronger readers, writers, and communicators while also helping them learn the critical life skills of how to be happy now and for the future.

Participants must have access to the book Start with Joy: Designing Literacy Learning for Student Happiness by Katie Egan Cunningham.

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.

  • Enrolled: 22/20
  • Wait: 2/20

29. Kami 101: Getting Started (Apr 17)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/17/2023

Kami is an online document annotation and markup tool. You can highlight, underline, and strikethrough text in PDF and other document formats. This session will be beginner session that will go over the basics of the program as well as some tips and tricks for using in your classroom.

If you wish to take this course but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). 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.

  • Enrolled: 4/40
  • Wait: 0/5

30. Creative Technology and Google session 1(Mar27)moved to April 18

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/18/2023

Are you looking for ways to be creative with technology? Is Google your district platform? If you answered yes to either of those questions than this session is for you. According to the Cambridge English dictionary, creativity is the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas. We will explore tools within Google that will allow students to be creative and ideas that will assist in the process of making a creative classroom. This is the first of 2 sessions.

If you wish to take this course but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). 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.

  • Enrolled: 4/40
  • Wait: 0/5

31. Enhancing Executive Functioning Skills with Google!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/18/2023

Location: Online

So many students (and teachers!) struggle with executive functioning skills everyday. Often times, compensatory strategies are all that are needed (plus a little motivation) to improve a student's ability to stay organized and on task. This course will show tips and tricks for keeping students and adults organized, using the google for education suite. Some low-tech options will also be presented. We will also review executive functioning and the everyday effects these deficits have on students! Special educators, general educators, and beyond are welcome!

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85
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.

  • Enrolled: 9/20
  • Wait: 0/10

32. Google Cast Moderator- Secure Wireless Classroom Projection

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/18/2023

Location: Online

Need a way to wirelessly project your device onto a classroom screen? Cast moderator may be the answer for you! Heard of Google's new Cast moderator but unsure exactly what it is? This webinar will give you the information you need to determine if this device is right for you and get started in use! Cast moderator allows any device with the Chrome browser to connect instantly and wirelessly to a projector or screen using a purchased device. I will share basics about capabilities of Cast moderator, idea use, pros and cons, as well as provide live demonstration.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85
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.

  • Enrolled: 1/15
  • Wait: 0/7

33. Creative Technology and Google session 2 (Mar29) changed to April 19

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/19/2023

This second session is a continuation of the creaative learning journey from session 1 (March 27). Are you looking for ways to be creative with technology? Is Google your district platform? If you answered yes to either of those questions than this session is for you. According to the Cambridge English dictionary, creativity is the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas. We will explore tools within Google that will allow students to be creative and ideas that will assist in the process of creating a creative classroom. This is the second of 2 sessions.

If you wish to take this course but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). 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.

  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/5

34. Try a Friendly Classroom Competition with Kahoot!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/19/2023

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!

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $85.00
Location: 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.

  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/3

35. YA Book Group

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 4/20/2023

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.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

36. SchoolTool Foundations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 4/21/2023

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.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
  • Wait: 0/0

37. Book Creator

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/24/2023 to 5/14/2023

Location: Online

Closed
This course introduces teachers of all subjects and grade levels to Book Creator, a free education tool designed to enable students to engage with class material in a direct and active way by creating multimedia ebooks with a variety of functions. It is a fun and open-ended tool that brings out the creativity in students and teachers! Upon completion of the course, teachers will receive a certificate for 15 hours of participation.

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.

  • Enrolled: 18/15
  • Wait: 3/3

38. Flip (formerly Flipgrid)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/24/2023 to 5/14/2023

Location: Online

Flip is a free, fun, and easy video tool that allows teachers to post "Topics" that are essentially videos with some accompanying text. This is then shared with students, who can be prompted to respond. Flip makes it easy for teachers to gather information about student understanding and growth. It also gives teachers the opportunity to hear from all of their students, even the ones who are reserved due to language barriers, speech impediments, or lack of confidence. The service works online so it can be accessed via web browser from nearly any device, or through the app, making it good for laptops, tablets, smartphones, Chromebooks, and desktop computers. Once you get started with Flip, you will be dreaming up new ways to impact learning using this powerful tool!

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $270
Location: Online

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.

  • Enrolled: 12/15
  • Wait: 0/15

39. Let's Get It Together! Getting and Staying Organized with Google Tools

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/24/2023 to 6/5/2023

Wait List
In this 5 module course you will learn best practices for getting and staying organized within the Google Apps environment. Specifically we will be looking at Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, and Keep. Along the way you'll get many great tips for using these apps to increase your daily efficiency such as creating and organizing bookmarks, switching between Chrome profiles, creating a set of startup pages, organizing files and folders, tips for utilizing Drive features, setting up labels in Gmail, managing emails, using Gmail filters, using email templates, scheduling and snoozing emails, working with multiple calendars, setting calendar notifications and reminders, creating a booking calendar, and managing tasks (among other things).

During each module you will be provided with learning materials to review and then given a task to complete that will allow you to practice and apply the skills presented during the module. At the conclusion of the course, you will complete a final project.

This course is self-paced. Module 1 must be completed by 5/1, and the remaining modules and final project can be completed at whatever pace you feel comfortable with as long as all coursework is submitted by 6/5.

You will need a personal Google Apps (gmail) account. Registrants will be notified by email on the start date of the course with course access information. Please add jennifersangiacomo@gmail.com to your contacts so don't miss this information. If you don't receive course info by the end of the day on the course start date, please check your SPAM folder.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $270.00
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

NERIC Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

  • Enrolled: 21/15
  • Wait: 6/15

40. LiveBinders

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/24/2023 to 5/14/2023

Location: Online

This course introduces teachers of all subjects and grade levels to LiveBinders, an Internet application that allows teachers to create classroom textbooks, ePortfolios, and more. Also, teachers can use it to provide parents with resources to help their children or showcase student work by sharing with parents and potential schools. Also, it can be used to help a substitute by providing everything they will need in one simple place. Upon completion of the course, teachers will receive a certificate for 15 hours of participation.

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.

  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/3

41. Padlet

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 4/24/2023 to 5/14/2023

Location: Online

This course introduces teachers of all subjects and grade levels to Padlet, an application that allows people to express their thoughts on a common topic easily. It works like an online sheet of paper where people can put any content (e.g. images, videos, documents, text) anywhere on the page, together with anyone, from any device. It is like a multimedia friendly, free-form, real-time wiki. Padlet is a great way to organize resources by subject or unit for students to view and/or edit or simply for personal use. It is an excellent tool for visual learners and for teachers who want to provide an easy way for students to access additional course materials. Upon completion of the course, teachers will receive a certificate for 15 hours of participation.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $270
Location: Online

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.

  • Enrolled: 8/15
  • Wait: 0/15

42. Newsela 201: Advanced (Apr 24)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/24/2023

Newsela is an instructional content tool that allows teachers to find articles with appropriate reading levels for their students. Newsela articles also feature questions and writing prompts that align with standards. This session will be an advanced session that will go over the nuances of the program as well as some tips and tricks for taking this program to the next level in your classroom.

If you wish to take this course but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). 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.

  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/5

43. 2022-23 SY BOCES Data Reporting

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Audience: BOCES DDC/CIO and BOCES Staff responsible for reporting and providing CTE & P-Tech data to districts

Dates: 4/25/2023

New
We will discuss the 2022-2023 SY BOCES Data reporting requirements, including CTE, P-Tech, Reporting Reminders, Deadlines, and other pertinent information for the DDC and those involved in State Reporting.
  • Enrolled: 14/25
  • Wait: 0/0

44. SchoolTool Dashboards Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 4/27/2023

SchoolTool
This hour-long webinar provides an overview of data dashboards, which is a dynamic tool available in SchoolTool that display graphs of district- and building-wide information that can be refined to teacher and student specific information. We will demonstrate how to use line charts for comparing data and the ability to drill down on specific information presented in the dashboards.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

45. Windows into the Past: Using Primary Source Materials in the Classroom

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 5/1/2023 to 5/26/2023

Come discover the power of using primary source materials in the classroom! Through primary source analysis teachers can help students construct knowledge, connect with content, think creatively and critically, and develop critical 21st information fluency skills. Primary source materials can be used in virtually every content area, at all grade levels!

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

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.

  • Enrolled: 3/15
  • Wait: 0/10

46. Introduction to Pixlr

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 5/1/2023 to 6/5/2023

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.

  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/5

47. Media Literacy

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 5/1/2023 to 5/26/2023

This course focuses on the design and use of media for teaching and learning; characteristics, sources, selection, creation and evaluation of non-print educational materials. We'll look at the major categories of non-print media and explore their effective integration into the teaching and learning process. We will be exploring optimal uses of graphical, audio, video, and other media, and how they relate to this critical literacy. Every mode of communication can provide unique opportunities for human learning and development and that is the crux of this course.

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
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.

  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/3

48. Kami 201: Advanced (May 1)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 5/1/2023

Kami is an online document annotation and markup tool. You can highlight, underline, and strikethrough text in PDF and other document formats. This session will be an advanced session that will go over the nuances of the program as well as some tips and tricks for taking this program to the next level in your classroom.

If you wish to take this course but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). 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.

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/5

49. NYSAWA- Allies and Advocates:The Fundamentals of Being an Upstander, Not a Bystander

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 5/1/2023

New
Join us in person as Sujata Chaudhry, Founder and CEO of Tangible Development, discusses Allies and Advocates: The Fundamentals of Being an Upstander, Not a Bystander, on May 1st at the Clifton Park Hilton from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Our current social landscape is fraught with partisanship, deep divides on issues of equity, and underdeveloped infrastructure to empower with accountability. This session will challenge you to think about your journey in participating as an ally, outline the fundamental knowledge/skills needed for deeper understanding of allyship with the ultimate goal being one of advocacy for allyship. NYSAWA members pay $48/non-members $60. When registering price will reflect non-member fee but will be adjusted if you are a member for billing. Checks must be made payable to Capital Region BOCES, Attn. Connie Miller, 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205. Please use the memo to indicate what event you are registering for. Registration deadline will be April 24, 2023.
  • Enrolled: 38/100
  • Wait: 0/5

50. SchoolTool School Counselor Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 5/5/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover common School Counselor tasks. A look at making scheduling changes that include understanding drop/withdraw/switch differences, contracting, finding available periods and classes, using drag and drop to schedule, using the audit report to view add/drops, grade search, reports, unlocking marking periods, and course history.
  • Enrolled: 8/50
  • Wait: 0/0

51. Book Creator - NEW May Session

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 5/8/2023 to 5/28/2023

Location: Online

New
This course introduces teachers of all subjects and grade levels to Book Creator, a free education tool designed to enable students to engage with class material in a direct and active way by creating multimedia ebooks with a variety of functions. It is a fun and open-ended tool that brings out the creativity in students and teachers! Upon completion of the course, teachers will receive a certificate for 15 hours of participation.

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.

  • Enrolled: 3/15
  • Wait: 0/3

52. Breaking the Blockbuster Model: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 5/8/2023 to 5/28/2023

Location: Online

In Breaking the Blockbuster Model: Using Edtech and Accessibility to "See What's Next” in Classrooms, Nate Ridgway uses something that we all have experience with, the changing entertainment industry, to show how educators can move toward more student-centered learning, rethink traditional practices such as homework, textbooks, and grading, and create a model of teaching that opens access and equity and is relevant for today's students. Are you ready to "See What's Next” in your classroom? LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into this recently published educational text. 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 Breaking the Blockbuster Model: Using Edtech and Accessibility to "See What's Next” in Classrooms, by Nate Ridgway.

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.

  • Enrolled: 3/15
  • Wait: 0/7

53. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Melissa Gergen

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 5/8/2023

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.
  • Enrolled: 6/30
  • Wait: 0/0

54. Screencast Simplified (Chrome Built-In Screen Recording Tool) Mini Course

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 5/9/2023 to 5/30/2023

Location: Online

Want to know about Google's new Screencast Screen recording application? Need to record your screen with video and audio on a Chromebook without having to purchase any additional applications? This mini course will answer all that and more!

We will come together for a synchronous session as an introduction to kick off the course by demonstrating the application and getting you set up to apply it directly into your classroom right away. You will complete coursework outside of class. We will then come back together for another synchronous session follow up to discuss application use as well as feature requests and troubleshoot concerns. The mini course will then end with a culminating activity using the application.

NOTE: To successfully participate in this course you will need access to a Chromebook running Chrome Os 103 or higher. [We can demonstrate how to locate and apply updates at our first session but you need to ensure you have the capability to do so.]

Model Schools Districts: FREE
Others: $140
Course Type: Blended - Synchronous Webinars and 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.

  • Enrolled: 3/15
  • Wait: 0/7

55. Top 3 Google Tools for 2023 (Practice Sets, Cast Moderator & Screencast)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 5/11/2023

Location: Online

You do not want to miss out on the up and coming for Google for Education with these tools! This webinar will introduce you to three new Google for Education tools that are being released this school year- Practice Sets, Cast Moderator and Screencast.

With practice sets, educators can easily transform their teaching content into interactive assignments and use the autograding tool to reduce manual grading time. Practice sets also help teachers determine which concepts need more instruction time and who could use extra support, giving them quick performance insights to shape future lesson plans. Cast moderator allows any device with the Chrome browser to connect instantly and wirelessly to a projector or screen using a purchased device. Screencast for Chromebook is a unique recording tool when compared to other screen recording apps like Screencastify that allows you additional features while recording your screen and sharing videos.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $85
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.

  • Enrolled: 7/15
  • Wait: 0/7

56. YA Book Group

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 5/15/2023

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.
  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/0

57. Thought Leadership Meetings for Principals/Assistant Principals

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Component District Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 5/17/2023

Capital Region BOCES Educational Support Services is hosting a series of meetings to provide the opportunity for principals and assistant principals to collaborate and share ideas with peers. Receive updates on important issues that impact your role as the principal/assistant principal. The meetings will be held from 9-10 a.m. The October 26 and June 7th meetings will be in person at Capital Region BOCES. The January and March meetings will be virtual.
  • Enrolled: 10/50
  • Wait: 0/5

58. Gaining Perspective: Media Literacy in NY

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 5/17/2023

New

Please join the School Library Systems Association of NY (SLSA) for a full-day professional development designed for school librarians on media literacy. Participants will define media literacy and how it integrates into their curriculum. We will dive into the role school librarians play in teaching and supporting media literacy instruction, and hear from NY school librarians (PK-12) who are actively teaching media literacy skills to their students. Participants will be guided through the Project Look Sharp Media Decoding Tool Kit to explore pre-made NYS lesson plans focusing on media literacy skills.
Open to school librarians.

  • Enrolled: 6/75
  • Wait: 0/0

59. SchoolTool New Feature Demonstrations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 5/18/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar reviews new SchoolTool features introduced by Mindex based on a new SchoolTool version release.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

60. SchoolTool Data Warehouse Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 5/19/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will provide responsible SchoolTool users with an overview of running SchoolTool data warehouse extracts required for NYS data warehousing. Topics to be covered will include types of extracts, running extracts, understanding CSV files, and the SchoolTool Validation Report.
  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/0

61. Communications Coordinators Meeting #4 - In Person

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region SLS Communications Coordinators, CRB Librarians

Dates: 5/23/2023

*New date!*
Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. Format determined by level of transmission.

Please note: this is a half-day, in-person meeting; there will also be a virtual option in the afternoon. You need only register for one of the two sessions. All are welcome to attend.


  • Enrolled: 12/50
  • Wait: 0/0

62. Communications Coordinators Meeting #4 - Virtual

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region SLS Communications Coordinators, CRB Librarians

Dates: 5/23/2023

*New date!*
Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. Format determined by level of transmission.

Please note: this is a two hour, virtual Zoom meeting; there will also be an in-person option in the morning. You need only register for one of the two sessions. All are welcome to attend.

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

63. SchoolTool Program Services Workshop [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 5/23/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will provide a step-by-step review of ending last year's program services as required for Data Warehouse reporting -- as well as batch adding them for the current school year.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
  • Wait: 0/0

64. June 2023 Regents Answer Sheets and Information - Part II - Scanning Answer Sheets, Obtaining Scores, and Data Reporting

Program: NERIC: Testing

Dates: 5/25/2023

New
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 June 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.
  • Enrolled: 4/500
  • Wait: 0/0

65. The Gift of Story: A Book Study *NEW

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 5/29/2023 to 6/18/2023

Location: Online

Your heart needs this book study! Master storyteller and book lover, John Schu, will guide us through the study of five affective elements of story - Story as Healer, Story as Inspiration, Story as Clarifier, Story as Compassion, and Story as Connector. Through the journey, you'll learn about great books and explore resources that will help you to create your reading community's story, changing readers, their hearts, and their world. Topics of exploration will include booktalks, book trailers, author visits, makerspaces, genius hour, reading celebrations, and more.

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the recently published educational text The Gift of Story by John Schu. 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 should have access to the book The Gift of Story, by John Schu.

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.

  • Enrolled: 11/15
  • Wait: 0/7

66. Free Workshop on NYS Test Administration (High School)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Principals

Dates: 5/30/2023

New
Whether you are new or experienced at administering state assessments, join us as we go through all of the responsibilities of the building principal in the assessment process. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and hear from others about past testing tips, tricks and red flags.
  • Enrolled: 4/100
  • Wait: 0/5

67. Elementary Librarians Round Table, with Susan Kirby-LeMon and Heidi Brower

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region Elementary School Librarians

Dates: 5/31/2023

Join your fellow elementary librarians in the Capital Region to discuss issues that impact your teaching, library, and school community.

  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

68. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/1/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will present an overview of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 8/50
  • Wait: 0/0

69. Build a Digital Escape Room to Use Now or Later!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 6/1/2023

For a fun end-of-year activity, or an introductory activity to start next school year, you can build a digital escape room for your students to solve! We will use Bitmoji, Google Slides and Google Forms to make an escape room based on your own classroom or school. A variety of tools for creating clues will be covered, and you will be shown sample escape rooms for inspiration!

This course is blended as we will have a live webinar and some tasks to do on your own after the course.

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $85.00
Course Type: Webinar (Blended)

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.

  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/3

70. Secondary Librarians Roundtable hosted by Melissa Gergen

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES Component School Librarians

Dates: 6/5/2023

Please join us for a professional conversation focused on the issues facing secondary librarians. Topics and agenda to be determined, and suggestions are welcome.
  • Enrolled: 6/30
  • Wait: 0/0

71. NERIC 2023 Testing Coordinator Series - Part IV

Program: NERIC: Testing

Dates: 6/6/2023

The conclusion of our 2023 4-part series designed to help district and building test coordinators with their annual responsibilities. (WebEx information will be provided to registrants) Sessions will take place on Thursdays of October 13, December 6, February 7, and June 6. Sessions will be live for 2-hours (1:00 - 3:00pm) of CTLE credit. Others can still register even if they cannot attend all sessions. Recordings will be made available to our testing listserv. Here is a breakdown of the sessions: October 13 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part I- Account Access; Determining access for Testing Services using the New Test Coordinator Flow Chart; and Communications - what to expect from NERIC and the Office of State Assessment ; and September- December Responsibilities and Schedules, and transitioning to CBT. December 6 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part II- December - February Responsibilities; Data Extractions ; and School Administrator Manuals February 7 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part III o- March - June Responsibilities ; Answer Sheet Printing, Shipping & Distribution; Exam Administration; Scoring, Answer Sheet Return ; and NERIC Answer Sheet Processing June 6 - Virtual Test Coordinator Training - Part IV - End of Year/Summer Responsibilities ; Viewing Data Reports ; and Assessment Cleanup
  • Enrolled: 153/500
  • Wait: 0/0

72. YA Book Group

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 6/6/2023

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.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

73. Try a Friendly Classroom Competition with Kahoot!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 6/7/2023

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!

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $85.00
Location: 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.

  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/3

74. SchoolTool Year End Tasks Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/15/2023

SchoolTool
This session provides an overview of SchoolTool "year end" routines, recommended to run prior to Auto Grade Advancement. Topics include but are not limited to verifying student grades, reports used in preparation for State reporting, managing Diploma Types - adding them to student records, Graduation Requirements and Post Graduate Plans. Determining retention (reports) and retaining students will also be discussed.
  • Enrolled: 14/50
  • Wait: 0/0

75. SchoolTool Program Services Workshop [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/16/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will provide a step-by-step review of ending last year's program services as required for Data Warehouse reporting -- as well as batch adding them for the current school year.
  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

76. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/28/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will present an overview of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/0

77. SchoolTool Grade Advancement [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/3/2023

SchoolTool
This will be a review of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/0

78. SchoolTool Grade Advancement [SLLB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/3/2023

SchoolTool
This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/0

79. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Part I & II [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 7/6/2023

SchoolTool
This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 2/12
  • Wait: 0/0

80. SchoolTool Grade Advancement [MAL]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/10/2023

SchoolTool
This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 7/20
  • Wait: 0/0

81. SchoolTool Locker Module Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/13/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover managing student locker information in SchoolTool. Topics will include locker Maintenance module options, best practices for locker naming conventions, importing a list of lockers, importing padlock numbers and combinations, locker assignment and maintenance and locker reports.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

82. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/14/2023

SchoolTool
This webex will provide an A-Z overview of creating an elementary schedule. Topics will include maintenance area setup as well as Course Catalog, planning and building a Master Schedule, assigning homerooms and teams. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

83. Responsive Classroom-Advanced

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 7/17/2023 to 7/20/2023

New
In this interactive four-day course, you will deepen your knowledge and strengthen your implementation of the Responsive Classroom approach as you refine familiar strategies and practices while learning and expanding upon new ones. Using the rich resources The Joyful Classroom and Teaching Self-Discipline, the advanced course enables you to consider your unique context and setting and more effectively apply the approach with individual students, the class, and the school community. Prerequisites: 4-day Elementary Core Course Key Features: Use rubrics from the Responsive Classroom Assessment Tool to assess your current practices and focus your learning for the week. Plan new practices for implementation such as class meetings and problem-solving conferences. Refine and plan Interactive Modeling and role-play for non-classroom spaces like hallways, cafeteria, and bathrooms. Learn and review language of learning lessons to target academic competencies. Create and compile plans of Responsive Classroom practices into a portfolio for future implementation.

Registration deadline June 1, 2023

  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

84. Responsive Classroom-Beginner

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 7/17/2023 to 7/20/2023

New
The Responsive Classroom approach to teaching emphasizes academic, social, and emotional growth in a strong school community. We believe that how children learn is as important as what they learn, and that academic success is inextricably tied to building social-emotional competencies.

Registration deadline June 1, 2023

  • Enrolled: 6/28
  • Wait: 0/0

85. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/26/2023

SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling as a brief overview. Thereafter schedulers will work individually at their own pace to create schedules. NERIC SchoolTool Team members will be on-hand to answer questions as needed.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

86. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/27/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover checklist. Topics will include updates to custom and canned reports, homeroom assignment, adding assessments to student records, activities, faculty record updates, graduation requirements and maintenance settings for BOCES virtual locations.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

87. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/1/2023

SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

88. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [SLL]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/1/2023

SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

89. SchoolTool Census and Registrar [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/2/2023

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.
  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0

90. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [MAL]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/3/2023

SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

91. Fundations K- online

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/7/2023

New
Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction. -Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used -Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning -Plan a Fundations lesson and determine a weekly schedule for a unit -Practice lesson procedures and activities, reviewing unit structure and materials These workshops are appropriate for teachers beginning to use Fundations instruction in their classrooms, or teachers and administrators interested in learning about Fundations in greater detail. Link to the online session will be shared via email to registrants two days before the event.

Fundations K - Launch Plus 6 In response to teacher feedback, this year's training will begin with a one-day Launch Training. Teachers will then be able to continue to build their understanding of Fundations through six (6) fourty-five (45) minute live, follow up virtual sessions. These sessions will be offered at a variety of times to provide flexibility and needs throughout the year.

Registration ends on May 19, 2023

  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

92. Fundations 1- Online

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/8/2023

New
Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction. -Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used -Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning -Plan a Fundations lesson and determine a weekly schedule for a unit -Practice lesson procedures and activities, reviewing unit structure and materials These workshops are appropriate for teachers beginning to use Fundations instruction in their classrooms, or teachers and administrators interested in learning about Fundations in greater detail. Link to the online session will be shared via email to registrants two days before the event.

- Fundations K - Launch Plus 6 In response to teacher feedback, this year's training will begin with a one-day Launch Training. Teachers will then be able to continue to build their understanding of Fundations through six (6) fourty-five (45) minute live, follow up virtual sessions. These sessions will be offered at a variety of times to provide flexibility and needs throughout the year.

Registration closes May 19, 2023

  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

93. Fundations 2- Online

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/9/2023

New
Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction. -Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used -Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning -Plan a Fundations lesson and determine a weekly schedule for a unit -Practice lesson procedures and activities, reviewing unit structure and materials These workshops are appropriate for teachers beginning to use Fundations instruction in their classrooms, or teachers and administrators interested in learning about Fundations in greater detail. Link to the online session will be shared via email to registrants two days before the event.

Fundations K - Launch Plus 6 In response to teacher feedback, this year's training will begin with a one-day Launch Training. Teachers will then be able to continue to build their understanding of Fundations through six (6) fourty-five (45) minute live, follow up virtual sessions. These sessions will be offered at a variety of times to provide flexibility and needs throughout the year.

Registration closes May 19, 2023

  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

94. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/9/2023

SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling as a brief overview. Thereafter schedulers will work individually at their own pace to create schedules. NERIC SchoolTool Team members will be on-hand to answer questions as needed.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

95. Fundations 3- Online

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/10/2023

New
Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction. -Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used -Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning -Plan a Fundations lesson and determine a weekly schedule for a unit -Practice lesson procedures and activities, reviewing unit structure and materials These workshops are appropriate for teachers beginning to use Fundations instruction in their classrooms, or teachers and administrators interested in learning about Fundations in greater detail. Link to the online session will be shared via email to registrants two days before the event.

Fundations K - Launch Plus 6 In response to teacher feedback, this year's training will begin with a one-day Launch Training. Teachers will then be able to continue to build their understanding of Fundations through six (6) fourty-five (45) minute live, follow up virtual sessions. These sessions will be offered at a variety of times to provide flexibility and needs throughout the year

Registration closes May 19 2023

  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

96. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/10/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover checklist. Topics will include updates to custom and canned reports, homeroom assignment, adding assessments to student records, activities, faculty record updates, graduation requirements and maintenance settings for BOCES virtual locations.
  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/0

97. Just Words-Online

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/11/2023

New
This workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Just Words curriculum.

Course Objectives

Identify the skills taught in Just Words: phonics and word study (phonemic awareness, six basic syllable types in English, spelling rules, common Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes), vocabulary study, and high frequency words.

Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.

Identify and understand the use for all materials in the Just Words Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available on the Intervention Learning Community for Just Words (membership included with participation in this workshop).

Use the Instructor Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.

Visualize the flow and pace of a full Just Words lesson completed with fidelity.

Identify which students may be appropriate for a Just Words class, and understand how to assess students' progress in the class by using Progress Checks at the beginning of each Unit and Unit Tests at the end.

Launch Plus 6- In response to teacher feedback, this year's training will begin with a one-day Launch Training. Teachers will then be able to continue to build their understanding of Fundations through six (6) fourty-five (45) minute live, follow up virtual sessions. These sessions will be offered at a variety of times to provide flexibility and needs throughout the year.

Registration ends on May 19, 2023

  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

98. SchoolTool Discipline Class [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/17/2023

SchoolTool
This classroom session will provide an introduction to the SchoolTool discipline module. This class is appropriate for new users responsible for discipline referrals and maintenance or users with some experience but who feel they could benefit from a review of discipline tasks. Topics to be covered will include creating referrals, students to see, resolving discipline entries and understanding discipline letters.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

99. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/17/2023

SchoolTool
This webex will provide an A-Z overview of creating an elementary schedule. Topics will include maintenance area setup as well as Course Catalog, planning and building a Master Schedule, assigning homerooms and teams. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

100. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part II [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/22/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a final review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover Checklist document. A brief review of topics covered in SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I will be included. Additional topics will include attendance tasks, counseling tasks, grading tasks, final School Year setup adjustments and master scheduling tasks.
  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/0

101. SchoolTool Attendance Clerk A-Z [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/23/2023

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover the daily tasks of an Attendance Clerk. Topics will include entering and updating attendance records, resolving/reconciling attendance conflicts, attendance reports, student check-in and attendance maintenance setup.
  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0