Frontline Education

1. Angelo Del Toro PRHYLI Albany Train the Trainer - Albany

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI trainers

Dates: 10/25/2023

Training for Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI trainers. This registration is for the ALBANY training, October 25, 2023 at Questar III BOCES.

2. Angelo Del Toro PRHYLI- New York City Train the Trainer - NYC Region

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI trainers

Dates: 11/4/2023

Training for Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI trainers. This registration is for the New York City training, November 4th, 2023 at 535 8 Ave floor 16 New York, NY.

3. December Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/13/2023

CTLE

State Aid Output Report

4. January Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/10/2024

CTLE

Topics: Tax Cap and State Aid Reconciliation

5. February SAP Winter Workshop

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/7/2024

CTLE

Governor's Budget Analysis and Understanding Projections

6. 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

7. SAP Special Webinar

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/14/2024

CTLE

Tools to Monitor Your State Aid Projections

8. 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

9. Unpacking the Science of Reading Fundamentals: A Guided Discussion with SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Fundamentals Participants

Program: School Improvement

Audience: This session is intended to support those who are registered for and currently enrolled in the SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Fundamentals Micro Credential.

Dates: 5/30/2024 to 7/18/2024

With a focus on Literacy in New York State, many teachers regionally are participating in the SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Fundamentals Micro Credential. Questar III BOCES School Improvement Specialists invite you to join a series of collaborative conversations intended to unpack and dig deeper into this topic together.

10. June Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/12/2024

CTLE

Review of Expense Based Aid

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 7/1/2024

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. The due date for this coursework is May 31, 2024. 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. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

12. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/10/2024

CTLE

Overview of the State Aid Claim Forms

13. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/17/2024

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.

14. 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.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 8/1/2024

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. The due date for this coursework is May 31, 2024. 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. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

16. Dollars & Sense: Financial Literacy for Young Learners

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary School Math Teachers, Coaches and Administrators, CTE Integrated Math Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2024

Join us for an engaging workshop designed to equip elementary educators with the tools to introduce financial literacy in the math classroom. This hands-on session will cover key concepts such as saving, spending, and budgeting, tailored to the comprehension level of young students. Participants will receive practical resources and lesson plans that align with math curriculum standards and foster an early interest in financial well-being. Empower your students with the skills to make informed financial decisions through fun and interactive learning experiences. Let's lay the foundation for a financially savvy future generation! The intended audience for this session is educators of students in grades 1 - 6.

17. Credits & Debits: Financial Literacy for Adolescent Learners

Program: School Improvement

Audience: High School Math Teachers, Coaches and Administrators, CTE Integrated Math Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2024

Join us for an engaging workshop designed to equip elementary educators with the tools to introduce financial literacy in the math classroom. This hands-on session will cover key concepts such as saving, spending, and budgeting, tailored to the comprehension level of young students. Participants will receive practical resources and lesson plans that align with math curriculum standards and foster an early interest in financial well-being. Empower your students with the skills to make informed financial decisions through fun and interactive learning experiences. Let's lay the foundation for a financially savvy future generation! The intended audience for this session is educators of students in grades 1 - 6.

18. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/7/2024

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.

19. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/7/2024

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.

20. 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.

21. 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

22. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/27/2024

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.

23. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/27/2024

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.

24. TeaTime at Ten with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/27/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: Tips for Preparing the ST-3

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 9/1/2024

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 Debbie Rozniewski 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.

26. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/10/2024

CPE

CTLE

Topics: Tips for Reviewing and Revising the ST-3

27. Scaffolding Content Instruction for English Language Learners: Newcomers (On Demand 1-hour course)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: educators and administrators of English Language Learners

Dates: 9/16/2024

During this interactive, on demand course, participants will (1) define scaffolding and the importance of scaffolding instruction for ELL newcomers; (2) explore a range of strategies for scaffolding instruction for ELL Newcomers; (3) apply strategies for scaffolding content activities for ELL Newcomers at different levels of English proficiency; (4) reflect on scaffolding and strategies to support ELL Newcomers. THIS COURSE WILL BE OPEN AND AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2024-DECEMBER 20, 2024. Course information will be provided by SupportEd upon registration once the course opens on September 16th. This course provides a certificate for one hour of PD from SupportEd upon successful completion.

28. Scaffolding Content Instruction for English Learners for Specials Teachers (on-demand course)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Specials teachers of English Language Learners

Dates: 9/16/2024

During this interactive on demand course, participants will (1) define scaffolding and the importance of scaffolding instruction for ELLs during Specials; (2) explore a range of strategies for scaffolding instruction for ELLs during Specials and (3) apply strategies for scaffolding content activities for ELLs at different levels of English proficiency in Specials classes. THIS COURSE WILL BE OPEN AND AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2024-DECEMBER 20, 2024. Course information will be provided by SupportEd upon registration (beginning September 16th). This course provides a certificate from SupportEd for one hour of PD upon successful completion.

29. 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.)

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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

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.

33. 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.

34. 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

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.

35. 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.

36. 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 serving diverse populations/multilingual learners

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 12/10/2024

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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 9/27/2024

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.

40. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 9/27/2024

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.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 10/1/2024

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 Debbie Rozniewski 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.

42. SAP Fall Workshop - Syracuse

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/3/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

43. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Improvement

Audience: This training is appropriate for anyone who is involved in the DASA process in their school district including DASA Building Coordinators, DASA District Coordinators, Superintendents, and DASA Response Team Members.

Dates: 10/4/2024

Dignity for all Student Act (DASA) Coordinators and their DASA Response Teams play a vital role in supporting a positive school-wide climate in relation to prevention and reaction to dignity violations in their school. DASA Coordinators need to be well-prepared to manage the demands of this important position and this training will provide them with the tools to be successful DASA Coordinators. Note: This is NOT the six-hour required training for certification. Participants will be provided with hard copies of resources and a Google Drive so that they may modify documents for their school district's needs.

44. SAP Fall Workshop - Putnam-Northern Westchester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/7/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

45. SAP Fall Workshop - Long Island

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/8/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

46. What's New in AI!

Program: School Library System

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/9/2024

New

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 9th and Wednesday, November 13th.

47. i-Ready User Group

Program: Model Schools

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

Dates: 10/10/2024

Starting Today

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

48. Book Buzz Secondary - 2024-25 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians and other educators

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

Starting Today

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.

49. Fall Workshop - WSWHE BOCES

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/11/2024

CTLE

CPE

Starting Soon

SAP Fall Workshop

50. Fall Workshop - Oneonta

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/15/2024

CTLE

CPE

Starting Soon

SAP Fall Workshop

51. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/16/2024

CTLE

Starting Soon

SLFS (ESSA Reporting)

52. School Library System Council Meeting #1

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 10/16/2024

Starting Soon

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.

53. Castle Learning Virtual User Group

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/16/2024

Starting Soon

Hello Educators, we want to hear from you!! How are you using Castle Learning in your classroom? Join us as we come talk about all things Castle Learnin.
This session is an introduction to Castle Learning using the new version. In this session teachers will learn how to manage classes, create assignments which can be used for tickets in/out the door, check for understanding, practice/review, quizzes, and assessments. These assignments can be assigned with feedback or as an assessment.
This free session will be facilitated by the team at Castle Learning. Reserve your spot today for this free, one hour session.
https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1065874710131281668

54. Collaborative Literacy Network - An Ongoing Conversation

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All educators, including teachers, teaching assistants, administrators, and other instructional leaders are invited and encouraged to attend this free virtual event.

Dates: 10/17/2024

The Collaborative Literacy Summer Kickoff Event held on August 13, 2024 was a great hit! We are pleased to offer a "continuing conversations" platform where members of Capital Region BOCES, HFM BOCES, Questar III BOCES, and WSWHE BOCES can meet virtually to have guided discussions which deeply dive into various topics related to literacy. The first meeting will be hosted (virtually) by Questar III BOCES.

55. SAP Fall Workshop - OHM BOCES

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/18/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

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

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 10/21/2024 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.

57. New Teacher Academy PLCs

Program: School Improvement

Audience: New teachers can be defined as someone who is new to the profession (year 1 - 3), new to a school / district, and those in a new role at their current school / district. Various topics relevant to new teachers will be facilitated by members of the School Improvement staff.

Dates: 10/21/2024 to 6/9/2025

Any and all new teachers to be part of the 2024-2025 Regional New Teachers Cohort. This cohort will be encouraged to communicate throughout the year to share questions, ideas, successes, challenges, and more. School Improvement staff will host quarterly meetings of the cohort. New teachers can be defined as someone who is new to the profession (year 1 - 3), new to a school / district, and those in a new role at their current school / district. Various topics relevant to new teachers will be facilitated by members of the School Improvement staff.

58. 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.

59. American Scenery & Indigenous Presence

Program: School Library System

Audience: History Educators

Dates: 10/22/2024

Overview: This free streamlined one-day professional development session helps educators gain CTLE (Continuing Teacher and Leader Education) credits and provides training from history experts on how to use 19th-century American landscape paintings of New York views to teach required curriculum topics. Learning Objectives: Learn new techniques from history experts on how to use Thomas Cole's engaging American landscape paintings that depict Native American figures to teach the curriculum topics Industrialization, European Colonization, Westward Movement & Expansion, Native American Groups & the Environment, and more. Includes sessions with Greene County Historian Jonathan Palmer, and Museum Curators Kate Menconeri and Amanda Malmstrom, on how to use tools of inquiry, visual analysis, and place-based learning with curriculum materials, including primary source texts, first-person accounts, paintings, and cultural reproductions. Upon completion of the workshop, teachers can receive CTLE credits, provided by Questar III Boces. Access Details: The workshop is free but requires advance registration. Participants receive free museum access, workshop materials and lunch. The workshop will take place in person at the Thomas Cole National historic Site in Catskill, New York. Sponsored by the Warner Foundation's Teaching American History Through Art project

60. Fall Workshop - Buffalo

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/22/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

61. Supporting Refugees and Immigrants in Schools

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators, school administrators, and support staff of multilingual learners

Dates: 10/23/2024

Participants will learn about practical approaches for addressing cultural differences, language barriers, and emotional challenges, and gain tools to foster resilience and academic success among refugee and immigrant students. This in person workshop is designed for educators, school administrators, and support staff committed to enhancing educational experiences for all students.

62. Fall Workshop - Rochester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/23/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

63. Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Training Workshop

Program: Health & Safety

Audience: District-level administrators, principals, safety team members, and anyone whose role is relevant to this training.

Dates: 10/24/2024

Our Questar III Health and Safety Office will be hosting a one-day workshop for school threat assessment teams on the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) model (Dr. Dewey Cornell, University of Virginia) for conducting threat assessments in schools. The session will be held on Thursday, October 24, from 830am-330pm at our Central Office Conference Center. Members of the CSTAG team will present the Guidelines for Responding to Student Threats of Violence. These guidelines allow school-based teams to evaluate student threats of violence, quickly resolve less serious transient threats and take appropriate action in response to more serious, substantive threats. We recommend school threat assessment teams attend together as case studies will be presented and walked through as part of the workshop. The one-day training will include:

•Rationale for threat assessment,

•Misconceptions about the nature and scope of school violence,

•Ineffective responses to school violence - zero tolerance discipline and excessive security measures,

•How to conduct a threat assessment,

•How to identify and resolve transient threats, and

•How to identify and resolve substantive threats. One training manual per district will be provided for each team. Lunch will also be provided. Total Cost for each attendee is $175.

64. Fall Workshop - Watertown

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/25/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

65. 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.

66. 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.

67. (Albany Location) Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute: Train the Trainers

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: Statewide PR/HYLI Training Team(s)

Dates: 10/30/2024

PR/HYLI 2024-2025 Train the Trainers: Albany location Attendees at this training will receive training on pedagogical and best practice strategies for the 2024-2025 Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute curriculum. Discussions will center on incorporating the 2024-2025 theme of Perseverance and the Power of Democracy into existing curriculum, differentiation and scaffolding modifications for our Multilingual Learners - and English dominant vs Spanish dominant students, and providing a student-centered overview of Parliamentary Procedures in preparation for the annual Institute Weekend.

68. Fall Workshop - Mid-Hudson

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/30/2024

CTLE

CPE

SAP Fall Workshop

69. SAP Fall Workshop (Webinar and Questar III)

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/1/2024

CTLE

CPE

Online Webinar

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 11/1/2024

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 Debbie Rozniewski 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. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/6/2024

CTLE

Review of Excess Cost Aid

72. 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.

73. (NYC Location) Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute: Train the Trainers

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: Statewide PR/HYLI Training Team(s)

Dates: 11/16/2024

PR/HYLI 2024-2025 Train the Trainers: NYC location Attendees at this training will receive training on pedagogical and best practice strategies for the 2024-2025 Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute curriculum. Discussions will center on incorporating the 2024-2025 theme of Perseverance and the Power of Democracy into existing curriculum, differentiation and scaffolding modifications for our Multilingual Learners - and English dominant vs Spanish dominant students, and providing a student-centered overview of Parliamentary Procedures in preparation for the annual Institute Weekend.

74. 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.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 12/1/2024

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 Debbie Rozniewski 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.

76. Empowering Language Learning: Scaffolding Strategies for English Language Learners through AI Integration - In Person

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators and educators of ELLs

Dates: 12/3/2024

Join us for an innovative and insightful professional development workshop designed to enhance your teaching strategies for English Language Learners (ELLs) through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In today's diverse classrooms, educators face the challenge of catering to varying language proficiency levels. This workshop will equip you with practical scaffolding techniques, enriched by the power of AI, to create an inclusive and effective learning environment for ELLs.

77. Digital Diversity:
AI Solutions for Teachers of Young English Language Learners

Program: Model Schools

Audience: teachers

Dates: 12/3/2024

This workshop is designed to equip teachers with effective strategies and tools to enhance the learning experiences of English Language Learners (ELLs) in kindergarten through fifth grade using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The workshop will focus on practical methods for leveraging AI in the classroom in order to support ELLs in developing their English language proficiency and academic skills.

78. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/11/2024

CTLE

State Aid Output Reports and State Aid Reconciliation

79. 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.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 1/1/2025

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 Debbie Rozniewski 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. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 1/10/2025

New

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.

82. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 1/10/2025

New

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.

83. 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

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

84. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/15/2025

CTLE

Tax Cap and Building Aid

85. 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

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. Presenters will offer two scenarios: the ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and book challenges. The presentation and collaborative discussions will allow participating principals to work through these issues and leave with strategies to handle these specific issues as well as a template for handling other issues that principals face.

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

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/21/2025

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!

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. 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.

90. 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

91. 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.

92. 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)

93. 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.

94. 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.

95. i-Ready User Group

Program: Model Schools

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

Dates: 3/20/2025

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!

96. 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.

97. Communication Coordinator Meeting #3

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 4/1/2025

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

98. 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

99. 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.

100. 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.

101. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/14/2025

CTLE

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

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