Frontline Education

1. February SAP Winter Workshop

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/7/2024

CTLE

Governor's Budget Analysis and Understanding Projections

2. March Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/6/2024

CTLE

Topics: Budget Vote Process Disclosure Requirements, Property Tax Report Card and Budget Notice Contingent Budget

3. SAP Special Webinar

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/14/2024

CTLE

Tools to Monitor Your State Aid Projections

4. May Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/22/2024

CTLE

Topics: Maximizing State Aid: Preview of June 30th, Due Dates and Preparing for Year End

5. June Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/12/2024

CTLE

Review of Expense Based Aid

6. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/10/2024

CTLE

Overview of the State Aid Claim Forms

7. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/17/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

8. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/14/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

9. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/21/2024

CTLE

Preparing the State Aid Claim Forms: How to Complete Key Areas to Review to Maximize Aid and Troubleshooting Claim Form issues and Revisions

10. TeaTime at Ten with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/27/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: Tips for Preparing the ST-3

11. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/10/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: Tips for Reviewing and Revising the ST-3

12. Empowering Science Educators: Supporting All Learners in Secondary Science

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Science Educators of ELLs

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 6/9/2025

This minds-on workshop is designed for secondary science teachers ready to three-dimensionalize their instructional practices and create student-centered, inclusive learning environments. Throughout the workshop, educators use their knowledge of the NYS Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) and Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs) to explore strategies for supporting all students with Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs).
Educators will:
*Create learning environments that support all students, including English language learners (ELLs), by *Increasing student engagement and sense-making through the 5E Model of Instruction
*Focus on specific SEP strategies that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and authentic learning experiences
*Develop and collaborate on classroom resources (e.g., labs, activities, slide decks, hyperdocs, etc.)

13. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/18/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

14. Advocating for ELs: A Guide for Educators Book Study (self paced)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators, support staff, and administrators of English Language Learners

Dates: 9/23/2024

This self-paced book study is designed for educators who are looking for strategies to become a stronger advocate for English learners (ELs) and their families. This professional development opportunity will allow you to independently read and reflect on your learning in order to develop a stronger advocacy voice that you will use in your educational context. The book study is framed around Diane Staehr Fenner's book Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators. After each chapter, you will answer three reflection questions that will allow you to directly connect EL family engagement strategies to your practice. In addition, you will complete a pre and post survey to gauge your understanding of the topics addressed in the book study. This book study will be open from September 23, 2024-June 23, 2025. Participants will receive a free copy of the book Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators. Book Study information will be send directly from SupportEd.

15. Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners Online Book Study (self paced)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: educators, administrators, and support staff of English Language Learners

Dates: 9/23/2024

Closed

There is no time like the present for you to reflect on your role in culturally responsive teaching and use new tools to build an even stronger school community that is inclusive of MLs. This self-paced book study is designed for educators looking for tools and strategies to support the implementation of culturally responsive teaching in their context. This professional development opportunity, applicable for administrators as well as ELD and content teachers, allows you to independently read and reflect on your learning. The book study is framed around Sydney Snyder and Diane Staehr Fenner's best-selling book Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity. This book study is open and available from September 23, 2024-June 23, 2025. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity. After each chapter, you will answer three reflection questions that will allow you to directly connect culturally responsive teaching to your particular context. In addition, you will complete a pre and post survey to gauge your understanding of the topics addressed in the book study. Registrants will receive book study information directly from SupportEd.

16. Linguistics for Teachers of Emergent Bilinguals (on demand, self paced, asynchronous course)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators, administrators, and support staff of emergent bilinguals

Dates: 9/23/2024

This course will be open and available from September 23rd 2024 until June 23rd, 2025. This course is designed to deepen educator's knowledge and skills on evidence-based practices to help Multilingual Learners (MLLs) succeed academically and contains six modules, covering the development of oral and written language over five stages of language acquisition. Each module contains a video lecture, readings, a quiz, and workbook activities. Participants will:(1) develop an understanding of language as a system of knowledge and its individual components (pragmatics & world knowledge, phonology, morphology, the lexicon (vocabulary knowledge), and syntax; (2) gain awareness of the stages of language acquisition, both oral and written, to differentiate instruction; (3) expand expertise in integrating the teaching of linguistic skills in English into their content area and grade through the instructor's modeling of specific strategies and (4) analyze curriculum for content and language, and practice integrating the explicit teaching of linguistic skills with content through workbook activities. Once registered, you will be sent registration information and code. Please make sure to use the SAME email address to register as your email address associated with your Frontline registration.

17. Social-Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners Online Book Study (asychronous)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators and administrators of ELLs

Dates: 9/23/2024

Closed

Discover ways you can embed social emotional learning (SEL) instruction into your repertoire to foster your multilingual learners' (MLs') language development, well-being, and academic success. This book study is based on the groundbreaking new book, Social Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners: Essential Actions for Success from authors Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD and Mindi Teich, MEd. The book includes research-based strategies, checklists, and tools for integrating SEL for MLs so you can promote their well-being, relationships, academic language development, and access to content. You will learn how to foster MLs' access to the following SEL competencies: - Self-Awareness - Self- Management - Social Awareness - Relationship Skill - Responsible Decision-Making After each chapter, you will answer three reflection questions that will allow you to directly connect the SEL competencies to your practice. In addition, you will complete a pre and post survey to gauge your understanding of the topics addressed in the book study. This asynchronous book study is open and available from September 23, 2024-June 20, 2025. A free copy of the book Social-Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners will be provided.

18. Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible Book Study (self-paced, asynchronous)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: educators, support staff, and administrators of Multilingual Learners

Dates: 9/23/2024

This self-paced book study is designed for educators looking for tools and strategies for Multilingual Learners' (MLs') learning in their context. This professional development opportunity, applicable for administrators as well as ELD and content teachers, allows you to independently read and reflect on your learning. The book study is framed around the bestselling book, Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible [2nd Edition] authored by the esteemed trio of Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD, Sydney Snyder, PhD and Meghan Gregoire-Smith, MA. After each chapter, you will answer three reflection questions that will allow you to directly connect the strategies to support MLs to your practice. In addition, you will complete a pre and post survey to gauge your understanding of the topics addressed in the book study. Participants will receive a free copy of the book Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible (2nd edition). The book study will be open and available from September 23, 2024-June 23, 2025. Book study information will be sent directly from SupportEd.

19. Capital Area Language Leaders (CALL)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: World Language Teachers/Leaders; World Language Administrators

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 6/20/2025

Join fellow language educators and administrators from the Capital Area for our bimonthly (from 2:00-3:00 PM) CALL Roundtable, where we focus on enhancing language education and supporting the implementation of the new World Language (WL) standards in New York State (OBEWL). This collaborative forum provides an opportunity to: - Review and get assistance with the new WL standards - Share best practices and innovative strategies in language instruction - Discuss your needs, difficulties, and successes in the classroom - Collaborate with other educators from the Capital Region - Build a network of professionals dedicated to successful implementation of the new standards Together, we'll work towards achieving excellence in language education and fostering a supportive community of educators.

20. Book Buzz Elementary - 2024-25 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians and other educators

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 4/29/2025

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read and your thoughts. Books should be appropriate for elementary students and published within the last 2 years. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom.
We meet once a month, three times in the fall and three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there.

Participants will receive credit at the end of the course, credit will not be given to participants who miss 3 or more sessions. All meetings will be held online.

Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

21. SAP Fall Workshop - Syracuse

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/3/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

22. SAP Fall Workshop - Putnam-Northern Westchester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/7/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

23. SAP Fall Workshop - Long Island

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/8/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

24. Book Buzz Secondary - 2024-25 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians and other educators

Dates: 10/10/2024 to 4/10/2025

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read and your thoughts. Books should be appropriate for secondary students and published within the last 2 years. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom.
We meet once a month, three times in the fall and three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there.

Participants will receive credit at the end of the course, credit will not be given to participants who miss 3 or more sessions. All meetings will be held online.

Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

25. Fall Workshop - WSWHE BOCES

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/11/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

26. Fall Workshop - Oneonta

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/15/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

27. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/16/2024

CTLE

SLFS (ESSA Reporting)

28. School Library System Council Meeting #1

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 10/16/2024

Quarterly meeting of the School Library Council per Commissioner's Regulations 90.18(b)(2)(i). The Council acts as the Board of Trustees in guiding the School Library System with goals, objectives and action plans. This group is represented by school librarians, administrators, public librarians, Capital District Library Council, NERIC, local University School of Library and Information programs, and members at large.

29. SAP Fall Workshop - OHM BOCES

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/18/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

30. What's New in AI!

Program: School Library System

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/22/2024

This streamlined asynchronous professional development session provides an overview of the latest advancements and trends in AI. Keep abreast of the newest developments in AI and understand their implications for teaching and learning.

Learning Objectives:

Catch up on the newest AI technologies emerging in education.

Discuss the impact and potential uses of these technologies in classrooms.

Access Details:

Participants can access and complete the course materials at their own pace anytime between Wednesday, October 22nd and Wednesday, November 22nd.

31. The Science & Joy of Reading in the School Library

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers

Dates: 10/22/2024

Librarians and library services play a significant role in the literacy development of young people. Through their expertise and the use of library resources, librarians positively influence the implementation and success of evidence-based literacy instruction as defined by NYSED's Literacy Briefs and current research about literacy and libraries. In this workshop, participants will examine research findings and instructional resources, collaborate with peers, and develop plans for supporting and enhancing students' literacy and social development.

Donalyn Miller, author of The Joy of Reading: Supporting Social Development and Building Background Knowledge Through Wide Reading

Research findings show that wide reading can foster the development of positive social behaviors and attitudes, including empathy. Wide reading remains one of the most accessible ways for young people to build background knowledge about topics of personal interest and academic study. In this session, Donalyn Miller will share research findings, instructional moves, resources, and programming ideas for promoting wide reading. Session includes workshop time to explore resources and collaborate with peers.

32. Fall Workshop - Buffalo

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/22/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

33. Fall Workshop - Rochester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/23/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

34. Fall Workshop - Watertown

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/25/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

35. Teaching Math to Multilingual Students Grades K-8: Positioning English Learners for Success (Book Study)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 10/28/2024 to 5/12/2025

Closed

It's time to re-imagine what's possible and celebrate the brilliance multilingual learners bring to today's classrooms. Innovative teaching strategies can position these learners as leaders in mathematics. Yet, as the number of multilingual learners in North American schools grows, many teachers have not had opportunities to gain the competencies required to teach these learners effectively, especially in disciplines such as mathematics. Multilingual learners-historically called English Language Learners-are expected to interpret the meaning of problems, analyze, make conjectures, evaluate their progress, and discuss and understand their own approaches and the approaches of their peers in mathematics classrooms. Thus, language plays a vital role in mathematics learning, and demonstrating these competencies in a second (or third) language is a challenging endeavor.

Based on best practices and the authors' years of research, this guide offers practical approaches that equip grades K-8 teachers to draw on the strengths of multilingual learners, partner with their families, and position these learners for success. Readers will find:

- A focus on multilingual students as leaders
- A strength-based approach that draws on students' life experiences and cultural backgrounds
- An emphasis on maintaining high expectations for learners' capacity for mastering rigorous content
- Strategies for representing concepts in different formats
- Stop and Think questions throughout and reflection questions at the end of each chapter
- Try It! Implementation activities, student work examples, and classroom transcripts

With case studies and activities that provide a solid foundation for teachers' growth and exploration, this groundbreaking book will help teachers and teacher educators engage in meaningful, humanized mathematics instruction.

Participants who register by October 8, will receive a free copy of the book.

36. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/29/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

37. Advanced Placement (AP) Regional Professional Learning Community - Quarterly Meetings

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All AP Educators

Dates: 10/29/2024 to 4/29/2025

This PLC is designed to bring together AP Educators and AP Coordinators from Columbia, Greene, and Rensselaer Counties. In this supportive and collaborative environment, we will focus on exchanging insights, collaborating and sharing resources for innovative teaching and learning, and providing rigorous and engaging instruction practices, in an effort to continuously improve student outcomes across diverse content areas.

38. Fall Workshop - Mid-Hudson

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/30/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

39. SAP Fall Workshop (Webinar and Questar III)

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/1/2024

CTLE

CPE

Online Webinar

40. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 11/1/2024

Closed

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Brenda Cole at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

41. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/6/2024

CTLE

Review of Excess Cost Aid

42. Navigating NewsBank Access World News & Free Access to the Times Union

Program: School Library System

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/13/2024

Discover how to access news from hundreds of newspapers worldwide through NewsBank Access World News, including free access to our local Times Union! We'll guide you through powerful search tools, plus show you extensive searches we've created for this year's Model UN competition and National Debate Topics to make your research easier.

A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the webinar. The session will be recorded and sent to registrants the next day; however, attendance credit will be granted only to those who attend live.

43. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/20/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

44. Book Study - Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World by Richard Culatta

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 12/9/2024 to 2/3/2025

Closed

Join Questar III BOCES in a guided book study. All participants registered by November 10 will have the book provided to them. Details: When it comes to raising children in a digital world, every parent feels underprepared and overwhelmed. We worry that our children will become addicted to online games, be victims of cyberbullying, or get lost down the rabbit hole of social media. We warn them about all the things they shouldn't do online, but we don't do nearly enough to teach them the skills of digital well-being. It's time to start a new conversation. In Digital for Good, EdTech expert Richard Culatta argues that technology can be a powerful tool for learning, solving humanity's toughest problems, and bringing us closer together. He offers a refreshingly positive framework for preparing kids to be successful in a digital world-one that encourages them to use technology proactively and productively-by outlining five qualities every young person should develop to become a thriving, contributing digital citizen. This practical guide will help parents and children discover the path to becoming effective digital citizens, all while making our online world a better place.

45. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/11/2024

CTLE

State Aid Output Reports and State Aid Reconciliation

46. Book Study - The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 12/16/2024 to 2/10/2025

Closed

Join Questar III BOCES in a guided book study. All participants registered by November 15 will have the book provided to them. Details: The Writing Revolution (TWR) provides a clear method of instruction that you can use no matter what subject or grade level you teach. The model, also known as The Hochman Method, has demonstrated, over and over, that it can turn weak writers into strong communicators by focusing on specific techniques that match their needs and by providing them with targeted feedback. And the method does more than improve writing skills. It also helps boost reading, comprehension, improve organizational and study skills, enhance speaking abilities, and develop analytical capabilities. TWR is as much a method of teaching content as it is a method of teaching writing. There's no separate writing block and no separate writing curriculum. Instead, teachers of all subjects adapt the TWR strategies and activities to their current curriculum and weave them into their content instruction. But perhaps what's most revolutionary about the TWR method is that it takes the mystery out of learning to write well.

47. Book Study - Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 12/17/2024 to 1/16/2025

Closed

Join Questar III BOCES in a guided book study. All participants registered by November 15 will have the book provided to them. Details: Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn't commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship-and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever. Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer's coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice.

48. Book Study - Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 12/17/2024 to 1/16/2025

Closed

Join Questar III BOCES in a guided book study. All participants registered by November 15 will have the book provided to them. Details: Will Guidara was 26 when he took the helm of Eleven Madison Park, a struggling two-star brasserie that had never quite lived up to its majestic room. Eleven years later, EMP was named the best restaurant in the world. How did Guidara pull off this unprecedented transformation? Radical reinvention, a true partnership between the kitchen and the dining room-and memorable, over-the-top, bespoke hospitality. Guidara's team surprised a family who had never seen snow with a magical sledding trip to Central Park after their dinner; they filled a private dining room with sand, complete with mai-tais and beach chairs, to console a couple with a cancelled vacation. And his hospitality extended beyond those dining at the restaurant to his own team, who learned to deliver praise and criticism with intention; why the answer to some of the most pernicious business dilemmas is to give more-not less; and the magic that can happen when a busser starts thinking like an owner. Today, every business can choose to be a hospitality business-and we can all transform ordinary transactions into extraordinary experiences. Featuring sparkling stories of his journey through restaurants, Guidara urges us all to find the magic in what we do-for ourselves, the people we work with, and the people we serve.

49. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/18/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

50. STAC Workshop - Lake George CSD

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 1/7/2025

CTLE

2024-25 STAC Workshop

51. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/7/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: When to use H5730 - Bond Anticipation Note revenue vs. H5731 - BANS Redeemed from Appropriations, July Deferred Building Aid payments - What causes them and how should I record them, and Mid-Year Review

52. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - In Person Two-Part Series for Questar III Staff

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Questar III Staff in Need of DASA Training for Certification

Dates: 1/10/2025 to 2/7/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion.

53. STAC Workshop - Questar III BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 1/14/2025

CTLE

Starting Soon

2024-25 STAC Workshop

54. 3rd Annual Showcase of Excellence: Communication Coordinator Meeting #2 joint w/SLS Council

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 1/15/2025

Starting Soon

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. ALL school librarians are welcome.
3rd Annual Showcase of Excellence - xchool librarians from Questar III component districts will present on success stories, best practices, and turnkey ideas.

This will also serve as the joint SLS Council and Communication Coordinators meeting for the 2024-25 school year.

Snow Date - January 22, 2024

55. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/15/2025

CTLE

Starting Soon

Tax Cap and Building Aid

56. Book Study - Staying One Step Ahead: Ending the Story of Active Shooter in America's Schools by Tom Czyz

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 2/26/2025

Starting Soon

Join Questar III BOCES in a guided book study. All participants registered by November 30 will have the book provided to them. Details: Columbine. Sandy Hook. Parkland. Uvalde. Like terrible deja vu, we see the same mistakes being made which lead to heartbreaking loss of life in America's schools. While it seems like an unsolvable problem, what if there were actions you could take today to make your schools safer by staying one step ahead of the next shooting? A former homicide detective and SWAT officer, author Tom Czyz brings extensive experience from the world of active shootings, including independent investigations at over 60 school shootings since 2012. In Staying One Step Ahead: Ending the Story of Active Shooter in America's Schools, he shares the unvarnished truth about how schools and law enforcement can protect children and staff. Using the 2022 Uvalde school shooting as a primary case study, Czyz provides direct and detailed insights about the vulnerabilities schools need to consider, including recognizing bad policies, implementing proven training, and bolstering physical security.

57. Supporting English Language Learners Through AI-Driven Scaffolding

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 5/7/2025

Starting Soon

Join this 5-session Professional Learning Community (PLC) to explore how cutting-edge AI platforms can enhance teaching practices for English Language Learners (ELLs). Each session introduces a new AI tool, highlighting its capabilities to create scaffolds for effective language learning. Whether you're new to AI or seeking advanced techniques, this PLC offers a supportive environment to transform your teaching practice while addressing the unique needs of ELL students.

58. Regional Principals Institute: Effective Educational Leadership Strategies for Principals

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary. Middle, and High School Principals at schools in the Questar III BOCES region.

Dates: 1/16/2025

Starting Soon

This session of the Regional Principals Institute will focus on challenging issues that current principals have dealt with, are dealing with, and/or will deal with in the future. The first half of the session will focus on book and curricular challenges, with the second half of the institute focusing on grade-level discussions. The presentation and collaborative discussions will allow participating principals to work through these issues and leave with information and strategies to handle these specific issues as well as a template for handling other issues that principals face.

59. BRIDGE: Building Routes to Inclusive Development for Global English Learners - Cohort 1

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: General Education Teachers
Content Area Specialists
Instructional Coaches
School Administrators
Support Staff working with ELL students

Dates: 1/21/2025 to 5/8/2025

This is a 6 part Professional development series for creating language-rich classrooms using Tier 1 Interventions as part of the Multi-tiered Systems of Support - Integrated Framework (MTSS-I). The series equips K-12 educators with evidence-based strategies to support English Language Learners.These 90 minute sessions will connect language, culture and learning while supporting students transition to English Proficiency. The program emphasizes practical classroom interventions and implementation, cultural responsiveness and systemic language development across content areas.
*Please sign up for only one cohort

60. Spelling & Phonemic Proficiency Unleashed:
Ed Tech Strategies for English Language Learners in Grades 6-12

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/21/2025

Closed

Join us for an engaging workshop tailored for educators working with English Language Learners in grades 6-12, focusing effective strategies to promote spelling and phonemic awareness instruction. Participants will also deepen their understanding of the science of reading, gaining insights into evidence-based practices that support literacy development. Special attention will be given to addressing the needs of English Language Learners, offering practical techniques to scaffold language learning and promote academic success through innovative educational technology strategies integrated into the curriculum. Learn how to differentiate instruction and provide targeted support to meet the diverse needs of learners in your classroom effectively.
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your teaching toolkit and discover new ways to engage and support students in their literacy journey!

61. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/22/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

62. C6 Biliteracy Instructional Framework: Lesson Planning via a Critical Consciousness Lens (Dr. Jose Medina/Educational Solutions)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: educators and administrators of Multilingual Learners/Dual Language Learners/English Language Learners

Dates: 1/28/2025 to 4/22/2025

The C6 Biliteracy Instructional Framework is designed to specifically align with the research recommendations found in the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education: Third Edition. The framework provides an opportunity for dual language teachers to create lessons that dismantle systems of oppression while also, allowing emergent bilingual students to access grade level standards regardless of language proficiency in either program language. Participants in the professional learning will be able to (1) lesson plan through an equity lens, while aligning with biliteracy instructional practices in the dual language classroom; (2) determine lesson planning components that are needed to effectively create access to grade level standards in both program languages and (3) plan for culturally sustaining lessons that dismantle systems of oppression. A Zoom link and associated handouts will be sent to registrants one day before the scheduled session.

63. BRIDGE: Building Routes to Inclusive Development for Global English Learners - Cohort 2

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: General Education Teachers
Content Area Specialists
Instructional Coaches
School Administrators
Support Staff working with ELL students

Dates: 1/28/2025 to 5/15/2025

This is a 6 part Professional development series for creating language-rich classrooms using Tier 1 Interventions as part of the Multi-tiered Systems of Support - Integrated Framework (MTSS-I). The series equips K-12 educators with evidence-based strategies to support English Language Learners.These 90 minute sessions will connect language, culture and learning while supporting students transition to English Proficiency. The program emphasizes practical classroom interventions and implementation, cultural responsiveness and systemic language development across content areas.
*Please sign up for only one cohort

64. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 2/1/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Brenda Cole at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

65. STAC Workshop - Sullivan BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 2/4/2025

CTLE

2024-25 STAC Workshop

66. Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute: Scholarship Rating Training, Norming and Implementation Session

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: PR/HYLI Delegation Leaders and Trainers and/or English and Spanish teachers

Dates: 2/11/2025

Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute: Scholarship Rating Training, Norming and Implementation Session Attendees of this session will receive specific training on the 2024-2025 PR/HYLI Scholarship Essay Writing Prompt and Rating Rubric. This review and calibration of the rubric will enable rating participants to streamline an equitable rating process for both English-dominant and Spanish-dominant student essays. Facilitators will conduct a norming session for participants, through an optimized rating-process via panel discussion and roundtable forum(s). This training session will be followed by an implementation-workshop session, where participants may apply this rubric in smaller roundtable rating groups.

67. Coffee Talk at 9am with State Aid Planning Winter Workshop

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/12/2025

CPE

CTLE

New

Topics: Governor's Budget Analysis and Understanding Projection

68. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/19/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

69. The Dual Language Administrator: Advanced (Facilitated by Dr. José Medina)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 2/21/2025 to 3/4/2025

The advanced dual language leadership professional learning opportunity, builds upon what is established in the essentials workshop. Participants are able to identify areas of strength, and strands that require attention. Through the use of in-depth reflection, using the rubrics in the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education: Third Edition, this tailored workshop allows participants to fully focus on meeting the specific needs of the community they serve. Participants in the professional learning will be able to: Identify specific areas of strength and need, targeting the growth of the dual language program they lead Distinguish between outdated and more current biliteracy research and instructional practices Create an action plan to continuously improve dual language programming and biliteracy instructional best practices, via a critical consciousness lens

70. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 3/1/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Brenda Cole at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

71. STAC Workshop - Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 3/5/2025

CTLE

2024-25 STAC Workshop

72. STAC Workshop - Western Suffolk BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 3/6/2025

CTLE

2024-25 STAC Workshop

73. Creating Inclusive Classrooms:
Personalized Support for PreK Potential ELLs

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 3/11/2025

Potential English Language Learners (ELLs) bring unique challenges and opportunities to our classrooms. Their diverse linguistic backgrounds enrich our educational environment, but they also require specialized strategies and resources to ensure their academic success. This workshop focuses on equipping teachers with strategies to support PreK Potential ELL students through personalized learning approaches and technology integration. By combining personalized learning techniques with technology tools, educators can create inclusive and engaging learning environments that cater to the individual needs of PreK Potential ELLs. Throughout the workshop, participants will explore practical methods to differentiate instruction, leverage technology for language acquisition, and foster a culturally responsive classroom. Join us to discover how personalized learning and technology can enhance the educational experience for PreK Potential ELLs and empower teachers to meet diverse learning needs effectively. This workshop is a continuation from our PD of Utilizing Educational Technology with PreK Potential ELLs.

74. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/12/2025

CTLE

Budget Vote Process, Disclosure Requirements, Property Tax Report Card, Contingent Budget, and Budget Notice (A Case Study)

75. High Leverage Practices for Multilingual Learners with Disabilities

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators, special education professionals, and school leaders of diverse student populations.

Dates: 3/19/2025

Based on the Council for Exceptional Children's guidelines, participants will discover effective, evidence based strategies to support multilingual learners with disabilities, focusing on tailored instruction, assessment techniques, and collaborative approaches. This workshop is ideal for educators, special education professionals, and school leaders seeking to enhance education outcomes and equity for diverse student populations.

76. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/19/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

77. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/25/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

78. School Library System Council Meeting #3

Program: School Library System

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 3/27/2025

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

79. i-Ready User Group

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Leaders, teachers, coaches, specialists are all encouraged to attend!

Dates: 3/31/2025

Join your i-Ready Partners to learn about the latest research on student learning and dive into your data following your second Diagnostic. We'll have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from neighboring districts to refine our practices in using data to inform instruction and explore strategies to engage all stakeholders to finish the year strong. Leaders, teachers, coaches, specialists are all encouraged to attend!

80. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 4/1/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Brenda Cole at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

81. Communication Coordinator Meeting #3

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 4/2/2025

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. ALL school librarians are welcome.

Speaker Ken Shelton will be presenting.

The workshop will take place at the WSWHE BOCES Conference Center at 267 Ballard Road, Wilton NY 12831

82. Book Study: The Promises and Perils of AI in Education by Ken Shelton

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers, technology coaches

Dates: 4/9/2025 to 5/14/2025

The Promises and Perils of AI in Education by Ken Shelton & Dee Lanier Join school librarian colleagues in a discussion of Ken Shelton's thought-provoking new books. This book explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in education, urging us to prioritize equity and ethical implementation.
AI can personalize learning and empower students, but it's crucial to address potential biases and ensure it doesn't widen the achievement gap.

This book study will be virtual, with a blend of both synchronous & asynchronous discussion and activities. More details will follow.

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Week #1 4/9/25 - Introduction & Chapter 1
Week #2 4/16/25 - Chapter 2 (Note: NO MEETING, Spring Recess) Week #3 4/23/25 - Chapter 3
Week #4 4/30/25 - Chapter 4
Week #5 5/7/25 - Chapter 4
Week #6 5/14/25 - Chapter 5

83. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/16/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

84. Regional Principals Institute: Effective Educational Leadership Strategies for Principals

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary. Middle, and High School Principals at schools in the Questar III BOCES region.

Dates: 4/23/2025

This session of the Regional Principals Institute will focus on a book study of the text, What Makes a Great Principal: The Five Pillars of Effective Leadership by George Couros and Allyson Apsey. Participants will be provided a copy of the book. IMPORTANT NOTE: All principals planning to attend this session must be registered no later than January 16, 2025 to assure delivery of a copy of the book.

85. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/14/2025

CTLE

Supplemental Schedules 10-16 and How to Maximize Summer 4408 State Aid

86. Communication Coordinator Meeting #4

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 5/15/2025

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. ALL school librarians are welcome.

87. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/21/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

88. School Library System Council Meeting #4

Program: School Library System

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 5/29/2025

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

89. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/11/2025

CTLE

Review of Expense Based Aids, June 30th Reminders, Deadlines and Getting Ready for Year-End

90. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/18/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

91. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/24/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

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