Frontline Education

1. September Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/14/2021

CTLE

Topics: Troubleshooting Claim Form Issues and Revisions and Edits (Replaces Fall Workshop)

2. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/22/2021

CTLE

Topics: Review October SBO Calendar

3. September BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/24/2021

CTLE

Topics: Unaidable & Unapproved BOCES Services, Annual 602 Report and Uniform Cost Report

4. Supplemental Schedules 10-16

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/5/2021

CTLE

Topics: Rate Setting - Maximizing State Aid for §4408 Programs through Supplemental Schedules 10-16

5. October Joint Coffee and BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/13/2021

CTLE

Topics: Joint Session - Review of BOCES and Transportation Aid and How to Maximize Each

6. Joint Business Office and CSE Office Training

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/15/2021

CTLE

Topics: Making the Connections between Student Programming and Excess Cost Aid

7. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/20/2021

CTLE

Topics: Review November SBO Calendar

8. Educator Series: Three-part series on Instruction and Assessment Practices for Multilingual Learners

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 10/21/2021 to 6/9/2022

Part 1: Culturally Relevant Response to Intervention (MTSS): Distinguishing Between Language Difference and Learning Disabilities
Part 2: Teaching and Assessing for Bi-Literacy: Identifying Cross-Linguistic Transfer Patterns from Spanish to English
Part 3: Writing Culturally Responsive IEPs and Progress Monitoring

9. ESSA Reporting

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/27/2021

CTLE

Topics: Review ESSA Template

10. November Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/10/2021

CTLE

Topics: Review of Building Aid and Overview of the School Budget Process

11. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/17/2021

CTLE

Topics: SBO Calendar for December 2021, Kathy's Corner, Financial Surveys Due 21-22, Corrective Action Plans Tips and Mid-Year Review

12. Bilingual Parent Series: Three-part, facilitated virtual event in English and Spanish

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Parents of ELLs

Dates: 11/18/2021 to 6/16/2022

Part 1: Parental Engagement During Remote/Distant Schooling Part 2: Rights and Responsibilities of Parents During the Special Education Process (Intersection of Immigration and Disability Part 3: Advocacy Resources for Parents

13. November BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/19/2021

CTLE

Topics: Developing a BOCES Administrative Budget

14. Collection Development Workshop

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 12/2/2021

This hour-long workshop is geared toward newer librarians, any librarian needing support in collection development, and experienced librarians who have tips and resources to share. Topics will include collection analyses, materials selection, collection maintenance, deselection (aka: weeding), and others.

15. December BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/7/2021

CTLE

Topics: BOCES Output Reports, Typing Out Service Requests, Updating Aid Ratios, and Revising Aid Claims

16. Learn about Sora Classroom Features with your School Library System!

Program: School Library System

Audience: All educators

Dates: 12/7/2021

Closed

All educators welcome!
Learn easy-to-implement tips and tricks to integrate Sora into classroom curriculum. In this session:
Expand vocabulary to increase comprehension
Highlight examples, main ideas, supporting details, etc
Increase text interaction
Facilitate organization and resourcefulness
Boost metacognition
MORE!
We will also have time for a Q&A session. We hope you can join us.
A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants via MLP the day before the webinar.

17. December Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/8/2021

CTLE

Topics: State Aid Output Reports and Claiming State Aid for Special Education Services

18. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/15/2021

CTLE

Topics: SBO Calendar for January 2022, Kathy's Corner, Updates for Tax Cap Calculation, Tips on Reviewing Monthly Financial Reports, and Suggestions on How to Budget for State Aid and Salaries

19. January Comm Coordinator Mtg AM SESSION

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 1/12/2022

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

20. January Joint Session: Coffee and BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/12/2022

CTLE

Topics: Tax Cap Calculation and State Aid Reconciliation

21. January Comm Coordinator Mtg PM Session

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 1/12/2022

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

22. Graduation Pathways

Program: School Improvement

Audience: CIA Council; School Counselors; CSE Chairs; 7-12 Principals

Dates: 1/14/2022

Please join Questar III BOCES and NYSED's Melissa Montague on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 9:00-10:00 AM for a virtual presentation and discussion on Graduation Pathways. The following topics, along with questions from participants, will be covered during this meeting: Credit Requirements, Diploma Types (Assessment Requirements), Multiple (+1) Pathways, Exemptions due to COVID-19, Appeals, Safety Nets, Superintendent Determination, Endorsements and Seals, Transfer Students, Exiting Credentials, Resources

23. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/19/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

24. Using your library statistics to tell a story - Asynchronous

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III School Librarians

Dates: 1/24/2022

Effective gathering and use of data continues to be a meaningful way to illustrate the value of full-time school librarians and library programming to administrators. Accurate database statistic analysis is an important piece of the puzzle.

In this asynchronous session you will learn:
*Why library stats are important
*How to find your database stats
*Tips for using your statistics to their fullest potential

The instructions for how to complete the asynchronous PD will be emailed to registrants on January 24, 2022. All work will be due by March 3, 2022.

25. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 1/28/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

26. Grant Writing Tips for School Librarians

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 2/3/2022

Attend this hour long session for tips on applying for school library grants. This will include what information is needed, how to plan projects, and where to find funding opportunities.

27. February Coffee Talk (Winter Workshop)

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/9/2022

CTLE

Topics: Governor's Budget Analysis and Understanding Projections

28. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/16/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

29. March BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/11/2022

CTLE

Topics: SA-109 & SA-116 BOCES Capital & Rental Reporting and Capital Leases Form A

30. March Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/16/2022

CTLE

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

31. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/23/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

32. April BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/8/2022

CTLE

Topics: Cycle of CO-SERs, CO-SER Restrictions, Best Practices and Program Dates

33. Asynchronous: The Seven Steps to a Successful Follett Inventory

Program: School Library System

Dates: 4/11/2022

Intended audience: school librarians from districts participating in the Questar III Library Automation CoSer.
Conducting an inventory of your collection helps to determine resource shortages or surpluses, so you can utilize your book budget most effectively. In this asynchronous session, you will learn the 7 steps necessary to complete a successful collection inventory:

Preparation
Creating new inventory in the system
Scanning best practices
Uploading barcodes
Cleanup
Locating and reading reports
Finalizing

This session will conclude with the submission of one learning task: complete an inventory of a small subsection of your collection then submit your results by June 10th by 11:59 p.m.

Directions will be emailed to registered participants on April 11, 2022.

34. April Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/13/2022

Topics: State Budget Analysis

35. Evaluating All Teachers of ELLs to Support Equity with Support Ed

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 4/13/2022

Diane Staehr Fenner will facilitate a half-day virtual professional development to support diversity, equity, and inclusion through teacher evaluation that is inclusive of ELLs.
Participants will:
- - Describe the need for teacher evaluation that is inclusive of all teachers of ELLs
- - Explore an adapted framework for teacher evaluation that includes ELLs
- - Discuss and apply the four principles of ELL-inclusive teacher evaluation
- - Evaluate their current teacher evaluation system for its inclusiveness of ELLs and make a plan to increase inclusivity of all teachers of ELLs

Participants who register by March 2, 2022, will receive a copy of the book.

Please be advised that if you accept a book and are unable to complete the book study then you will not be eligible to receive future texts for the remainder of the year. Thank you for understanding.

This book study is open to any educator in the Capital District RBERN Region.

36. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/20/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

37. Encourage Summer Reading!

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III BOCES Teachers and Librarians

Dates: 5/10/2022

Join SLS Specialist Amanda Karian and special guest, NYSED Librarian, Sharon Phillips to learn about fun summer reading initiatives for your students!
In this session you will learn about:

-Sora Sweet Reads summer reading program
-NYS summer reading initiative, Oceans of Possibilities
-Tips and ideas for promotion
-Turnkey resources you can use to promote summer reading ASAP!

A Zoom link will be sent to participants via Frontline the day before the webinar.

38. May Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/11/2022

CTLE

Topics: Health Services and other Non-Resident Billings

39. May 2022 Communication Coordinator Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 5/13/2022

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

40. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/18/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

41. May BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/20/2022

CTLE

Topics: Submittal of Budget to SED for SBM-4

42. June Joint Session: Coffee and BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/1/2022

CTLE

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

43. June STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 6/1/2022

CTLE

Topics: Common STAC Errors - A Walk Through, June 30th Statute of Limitations

44. Working with Paraprofessionals to Support ELLs with Support Ed

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 6/8/2022

Eleni Pappamihiel will record a 1-hour virtual professional development session to enhance collaboration with paraprofessionals who support ELLs.
Participants will:
- - Explore the roles of paraprofessionals working with ELLs
- - Discuss strategies to make effective use of paraprofessionals working with ELLs
- - Explore techniques to build effective communication and collaboration with ELL paraprofessionals
- - Apply strategies for strengthening the role of the ELL paraprofessional in their context

45. Special Education Considerations for ELLs - Independent Book Study

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 6/15/2022

Closed

Get a head start on your summer professional development and tailor your learning to your needs! We are hosting a self-guided, asynchronous book study with flexible reading selections and CTLE credits. Here is how it works:

- You sign up on MLP before the deadline: June 1
- We mail you your book to begin your independent book study, which runs for the duration of the summer (June 15-Aug 31).
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO SYNCHRONOUS MEETING - THE DATE AND TIME LISTED ARE A PLACEHOLDER ONLY! - You use the chapter-specific question to guide your reading responses to the chapters of your choice, in the order you select, any time during the book study window.
- One hour of CTLE credit will be provided for each chapter once your Google form assignments are submitted and reviewed.

That's it! You decide when, what, and how much to read. We provide the books and the CTLE credits, as well as additional guidance and individualized follow-up on request.

Chapter Titles:

A Framework for Considering the Special Needs of English Language Learners
A Collaborative Model of Information Gathering and Service Provision
Describing Before Diagnosing: Observation of Specific Behaviors that ELLs May Exhibit
Delivering a Continuum of Services
The Learning Environment Created for ELLs
Personal and Family Factors
Physical and Psychological Factors
Previous Schooling Factors
Oral Language and Literacy Development
Academic Achievement
Cross-Cultural Factors
Putting It All Together: How Do We Know That What We Are Doing Works?

46. Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/22/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

47. RIGOROUS EXPLICIT ACADEMIC LANGUAGE FOR LITERACY VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SEMINAR: Elementary Grades 2-5

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 6/27/2022 to 6/28/2022

Starting Soon

(VPLS): R.E.A.L. Literacy VPLS sessions are designed to provide a foundation on the theory of second language acquisition for non-ESL or modern language teachers. The sessions provide general content Tier 1 educators with an introduction to evidenced-based supports and strategies for a whole-school literacy acquisition instructional model. VPLS participants will spend time with colleagues in PLC-style settings to evaluate not only their content but collaborate with colleagues to analyze all curriculums for opportunities to use content materials as literacy learning opportunities. R.E.A.L. Literacy VPLSs are intended to introduce strategies that will highlight vocabulary, reading comprehension and text-based writing.

48. RIGOROUS EXPLICIT ACADEMIC LANGUAGE FOR LITERACY VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SEMINAR: PreK-1

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 6/27/2022 to 6/28/2022

Starting Soon

(VPLS): R.E.A.L. Literacy VPLS sessions are designed to provide a foundation on the theory of second language acquisition for non-ESL or modern language teachers. The sessions provide general content Tier 1 educators with an introduction to evidenced-based supports and strategies for a whole-school literacy acquisition instructional model. VPLS participants will spend time with colleagues in PLC-style settings to evaluate not only their content but collaborate with colleagues to analyze all curriculums for opportunities to use content materials as literacy learning opportunities. R.E.A.L. Literacy VPLSs are intended to introduce strategies that will highlight vocabulary, reading comprehension and text-based writing.

49. RIGOROUS EXPLICIT ACADEMIC LANGUAGE FOR LITERACY VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SEMINAR: Middle/High School

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 6/29/2022 to 6/30/2022

Starting Soon

(VPLS): R.E.A.L. Literacy VPLS sessions are designed to provide a foundation on the theory of second language acquisition for non-ESL or modern language teachers. The sessions provide general content Tier 1 educators with an introduction to evidenced-based supports and strategies for a whole-school literacy acquisition instructional model. VPLS participants will spend time with colleagues in PLC-style settings to evaluate not only their content but collaborate with colleagues to analyze all curriculums for opportunities to use content materials as literacy learning opportunities. R.E.A.L. Literacy VPLSs are intended to introduce strategies that will highlight vocabulary, reading comprehension and text-based writing.

50. RIGOROUS EXPLICIT ACADEMIC LANGUAGE FOR LITERACY VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SEMINAR: Newcomers and SIFE

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 6/29/2022 to 6/30/2022

Starting Soon

(VPLS): R.E.A.L. Literacy VPLS sessions are designed to provide a foundation on the theory of second language acquisition for non-ESL or modern language teachers. The sessions provide general content Tier 1 educators with an introduction to evidenced-based supports and strategies for a whole-school literacy acquisition instructional model. VPLS participants will spend time with colleagues in PLC-style settings to evaluate not only their content but collaborate with colleagues to analyze all curriculums for opportunities to use content materials as literacy learning opportunities. R.E.A.L. Literacy VPLSs are intended to introduce strategies that will highlight vocabulary, reading comprehension and text-based writing.

51. July Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/6/2022

CTLE

Overview of the State Aid Claim Forms

52. Demystify Cataloging and Processing - Asynchronous

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 7/11/2022

Have you ever put off filling out a vendor specification form because you don't totally understand how?

Have you ever opened a MARC file and said "huh?"

If terms like RDA, MARC field, holding, barcode range, subject heading, topical heading, or subtype make you tremble with uncertainty, then this is the PD for you!

By the end of this asynchronous session you will finally feel confident about cataloging and processing!

Directions for the asynchronous PD will be sent to registrants on July 11th and you will have one month to complete it.

53. Innovate Your Lessons with Augmented and Virtual Reality

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/12/2022

Are you ready to add more student engagement to your lessons? The incorporation of Augmented and Virtual reality is an easy way to involve your students in the learning process. Join Stephanie Carbone to see how simple it is to enhance your lessons by incorporating technology to take students "beyond the classroom walls". A Zoom link will be emailed from Frontline one day prior to the session. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

54. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 7/13/2022

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 be in attendance for the full session to receive a certificate of completion. Given the current COVID-19 health situation, the training will be completed virtually, using Zoom. 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 Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. Training is limited to 20 participants, so register early. You will be contacted if the workshop must be cancelled. The link to the zoom invitation will be sent out to registrants prior to the training.

55. Teaching Science in all 3 Next Gen. Dimensions

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/14/2022

*This is an In-Person Session* Learn about the power of using Cross Cutting Concepts in Science and engineering Processes in planning and teaching science by engaging in interactive hands-on activities.

56. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/19/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

57. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/19/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

58. Title III Grant Funds for ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 7/19/2022

New

The session "How To Lead Your Own Consortium” will provide information on:

Locating annual Title III grant fund allocations to supplement ENL programs,
Allowable expenses for Title III grant funds,
Joining or leading a Title III Consortium

59. July Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/20/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

60. We Got This Book Study: Grades 6-12

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 7/20/2022 to 10/4/2022

The Capital District RBERN is excited to offer a hybrid, virtual book study based on "We Got This" by Cornelius Minor. Participants will look at how to address diversity, equity, and inclusivity with an ELL lens in their classrooms.

We will hold a one-hour virtual kickoff meeting on July 20 that introduces the cohort to the text; a virtual check-in meeting on August 24 to share ideas and questions about lesson implementation and a culminating share-out virtual meeting on October 4 where the cohort will share the lesson ideas they implemented and discuss their experiences.

Participants will get a free copy of the book if they sign up before July 1. Prior to the first meeting, participants will get an email with the zoom link for the kickoff session. An additional 3 CTLE credits will be awarded for the asynchronous expectations, for a total of 6 credit hours altogether.

61. Unpacking Challenging Student Behavior

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/20/2022

In Dr. Bryan Pearlman's book Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics, Pearlman shares case studies of students with challenging behaviors. Teachers will learn about Pearlman's "Ten Minute Problem Solving" tool and process so they may consider making this a part of their own repertoire of resources.

62. 2022 Writing Revolution Book Study: 6-12

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Secondary Level Educators of ELLs

Dates: 7/21/2022 to 10/6/2022

The Capital District RBERN is excited to offer a hybrid, virtual book study based on "The Writing Revolution" by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler. Participants will be introduced to the six principles of the Hochman method to improve English Learners' writing and reading comprehension. These stratgies interweave with your existing lessons and provide research-based results for your ELLs!

We will hold a one-hour virtual kickoff meeting on July 21 that introduces the cohort to the text: a virtual check-in meeting On Aug 25 to share ideas and questions about lesson implementation; and a culminating share-out virtual meeting on October 6 where the cohort will share the lesson strategies they implemented and discuss their experiences.

Participants will get a free copy of the book if they sign up before July 1. Prior to the first meeting, participants will get an email with the zoom link for the kickoff session. An additional 3 CTLE credits will be awarded for the asynchronous expectations, for a total of 6 credit hours all together.

63. 2022 Reading and Writing Strategies for Elementary ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Secondary Level Educators of ELLs

Dates: 7/21/2022 to 10/5/2022

The Capital District RBERN is excited to offer a hybrid, virtual book study based on the well-known "Writing Strategies" and "Reading Strategies" texts by Jennifer Serravallo. These diverse ideas can improve your English Learners' writing and reading comprehension by targeting specific goals and levels.

We will hold a one-hour virtual kickoff meeting on July 21 that introduces the cohort to the text; a virtual check-in meeting on Aug 25 to share ideas and questions about lesson implementation; and a culminating share-out virtual meeting on October 5 where the cohort will share the lesson strategies they implemented and discuss their experiences.

Participants will get free copies of the books if they sign up before July 1. Prior to the first meeting, participants will get an email with the zoom link for the kickoff session. An additional 3 CTLE credits will be awarded for the asynchronous expectations, for a total of 6 credit hours altogether.

64. Next Gen Math Standards Pre K - K

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/26/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

65. Next Gen Math Standards Grades 1 - 2

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/26/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

66. Next Gen Math Standards Grades 3-5

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/26/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

67. Jennifer LaGarde (aka Library Girl) Book Study: Fact vs. Fiction Lunch & Learn

Program: School Library System

Audience: School LIbrarians

Dates: 7/26/2022

Questar III School Library System will be holding an author study of Jennifer LaGarde's books. This first session will focus on her first book Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News. All registered participants will receive a copy of the book and lunch will be provided to attendees who register prior to July 19, 2022. (The second session will be a series in Fall 2022 (dates TBA) with her most recent book Developing Digital Detectives.)

68. Aligning Academic Goals and Social-Emotional Learning Objectives

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/27/2022

Based on the work of Jeffrey Benson in his book Improve Every Lesson Plan with SEL (2021), explore how to incorporate Social-Emotional Learning into K-12 lesson planning without imposing a separate SEL curriculum in your classroom. This session will offer research-based strategies for seamlessly integrating these skills into every aspect of lesson plans in a way that sparks students' interest in a purposeful manner.

69. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/28/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

70. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/28/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

71. Next Gen ELA Standards Pre-K - Grade 2

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/2/2022

Dig into the NYS ELA standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

72. Next Gen ELA Standards Grades 3 - 5

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/2/2022

Dig into the NYS ELA standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

73. Literacy Practices and Texts that Support Social-Emotional Learning

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/3/2022

Teachers K-8 can harness the power of specific literacy techniques to encourage social emotional skills. Participants will learn what the techniques are, when and how to use them, and get examples for all grade bands. Participants will also be given time to explore texts that have strong social emotional themes to see how they connect to student learning.

74. Next Gen Math Standards Grades 6 - 7

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/9/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

75. New School Year, New Books: Spark Reading

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 8/9/2022

With one half of the day dedicated to childrens and middle grade and the other half dedicated to young adult literature, presenters Stacey Rattner and Alicia Abdul will highlight the books of 2022 as everyone gears up for a new school year. The sessions will include brief interludes of discussion about personal reading habits and how they matter in the professional realm. Participants will be provided a booklist. This session will be held in-person at Questar III BOCES, 10 Empire State Blvd, Castleton NY 12033.

76. Next Gen Math Standards Grade 8

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/9/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications. The session will dive into the new expectations of irrational numbers and other key topics. Due to this significant shift, best practices or teaching these topics will be discussed and time will be given to create lesson plans to prepare for the upcoming school year.

77. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/11/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

78. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/11/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

79. Organizing Your Digital Life for the New School Year

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/16/2022

Is your Google Drive flooded with unorganized documents that have accumulated during the last school year? Does the thought of trying to find a specific file make you weak in the knees? Join Stephanie Carbone, Questar III Model Schools Specialist, to learn how to take control of your digital world and feel confident entering the new school year.
This interactive session combines instruction with time to apply strategies into your own account. Participants will leave the session with an organizational plan and a start at implementing the plan. Participants will learn to:
-Create folders (color code, name, subfolders)
-Add current files into folders
-Distinguish between "My Drive", "Shared with Me", & "Shared Drives"
-Share files and assign permissions
-Create a system for addressing emails
-Use a digital calendar or to-do list

A Zoom link will be emailed from Frontline one day prior to the session. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

80. Learn what Destiny 19.5 has to offer

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Automation Members

Dates: 8/16/2022

Intended audience: Questar III SLS Automation Members

Learn about the exciting enhancements that Destiny 19.5 has to offer. Updates will be released over the summer for Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Discover, Collections by Destiny, and more. You will be provided a comprehensive look at the new features and functionality.

A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the webinar

81. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 8/17/2022

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 be in attendance for the full session to receive a certificate of completion. Given the current COVID-19 health situation, the training will be completed virtually, using Zoom. 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 Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. Training is limited to 20 participants, so register early. You will be contacted if the workshop must be cancelled. The link to the zoom invitation will be sent out to registrants prior to the training.

82. August Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/17/2022

CTLE

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

83. Using Math Practices in your Everyday Classroom (Grades 9 - 12)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/18/2022

A deep dive into the math practices and how to most effectively use them on a regular basis in a HS classroom to help engage students and extend understanding.

84. Customer Service 101 & Customer Service 201

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School employees such at administrative assistants, school leaders, and any other individuals who are "front-liners" and regularly participate with the general public and/or greater school community.

Dates: 8/19/2022

In partnership with Jeff Nash and the American Association of School Customer Service, Questar III BOCES invites you to participate in a full day of in-person training located at the Questar III Central Office Conference Center 1/4 10 Empire State Drive, Castleton, NY 12033.

Training sessions are appropriate for any group of school employees including school "front-liners," administrative assistants, school leaders, and any other individuals who regularly participate with the general public and/or greater school community as a "voice" in your school or district.

85. Customer Service 101 & Customer Service 201

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School employees such at administrative assistants, school leaders, and any other individuals who are "front-liners" and regularly participate with the general public and/or greater school community.

Dates: 8/22/2022

In partnership with Jeff Nash and the American Association of School Customer Service, Questar III BOCES invites you to participate in a full day of in-person training located at the Questar III Central Office Conference Center 1/4 10 Empire State Drive, Castleton, NY 12033.

Training sessions are appropriate for any group of school employees including school "front-liners," administrative assistants, school leaders, and any other individuals who regularly participate with the general public and/or greater school community as a "voice" in your school or district.

86. Next Gen ELA Standards Grades 6 - 8

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/23/2022

Dig into the NYS ELA standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

87. Grades 6 - 8 Patterns of Power: Grammar and Conventions for Writing

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/23/2022

Interactive Grammar? Join us as we dive into Jeff Anderson's invitation approach to teaching grammar and conventions

88. August Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/24/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

89. Next Gen ELA Standards Grades 9 - 12

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/24/2022

Dig into the NYS ELA standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

90. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/26/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

91. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/26/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.