Join Stephanie "Cole" Adams, the renowned lawyer who specializes in helping librarians, for a comprehensive session on privacy and access in school libraries. This is your chance to gain clarity and learn about various topics related to school library privacy. You can ask questions and get expert answers from a seasoned professional in the field. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills as a school librarian.

The SLS Communication Coordinators meetings are designed to be a bridge between the School Library System team and the school librarians in each of the districts and non-public schools that are members of the system. Each district has a designated Communication Coordinator who is required to attend the meetings but all members are welcome to attend.

Special Guest Stephanie "Cole" Adams
Professional development in the area of student privacy in the school library is crucial for school librarians and library staff to understand the importance of protecting student information and maintaining confidentiality. The aim of this professional development is to ensure that librarians are aware of the laws and regulations surrounding student privacy, as well as best practices for maintaining student confidentiality in the library.

By participating in professional development on student privacy in the school library, librarians and library staff will be better equipped to fulfill their ethical and legal responsibilities to protect student information and maintain confidentiality. You will have the opportunity to ask questions to lawyer, Stephanie "Cole” Adams who played a role in updating the Erie 1 Board Policies concerning challenged materials.

Everyone 🧠learns in their own way - but we do share a few patterns in common. We all learn more effectively when we practice, and even more so when we get specific feedback. With practice sets, educators can easily transform their own teaching content into interactive assignments and use the autograding tool to cut down on manual grading time. Practice sets also help teachers figure out which concepts need more instruction time and who could use extra support, giving them quick performance insights to shape future lesson plans. Come learn about Google's NEW Practice Sets and features such as: multiple choice, short answer, and extended response and a math keyboard is provided as well. Teachers are able to create through screen snips of already created content, plus students can respond with text or a drawing tool. This session will by asynchronous - where you will have the flexibility to engage with the modules and question prompts at your own ⏰pace and 📅schedule. Dates listed are the beginning and ending of this asynchronous course.

Canva empowers everyone to create, collaborate, and communicate in the classroom and beyond. Come and learn how you and your students can create and personalize interactive docs, presentations, videos, whiteboards, websites and more. You will be able to choose from thousands of ready-made educational templates or start from scratch. And the best part? Canva for Education is 100% free for K to 12 teachers and students. Dates listed are the beginning and ending dates of the asynchronous course.

The Importance of Collaboration and Building Relationships: In this session, participants will examine the importance of building relationships and how it can have a positive impact on collaboration. Participants will listen to collaborative experiences from experts, reflect on areas to improve collaboration, and learn strategies that make collaborative relationships successful.

Registration is after the completion of the course in Google Classroom.

In this asynchronous course, participants will explore the foundations of co-planning to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in an integrated environment. Participants will be able to examine co-planning protocols and tools, and reflect on their own practices. This module is in an asynchronous Google Classroom environment.

In this asynchronous course, participants will explore different modules of co-teaching, learn how to strengthen a co-teaching relationship, and reflect on their own co-teaching practices. This module is in an asynchronous Google Classroom environment. All parts must be completed to receive 2 CTLE Credits

In this self-paced Google Classroom course, participants will be introduced to tools to learn about students' backgrounds, determine the importance of setting goals, identify student learning communication tools, and reflect on their current assessment practices.

The book study will involve participants reading the chapters of the book, responding to questions with their thoughts for each chapter and commenting on other participants' responses. It will take place in Canvas and will be 7-8 weeks in length.

In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed-be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people-that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls "grit.”

Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of "genius,” Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not "genius” but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance.

Among Grit's most valuable insights:

*Why any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal

*How grit can be learned, regardless of I.Q. or circumstances

*How lifelong interest is triggered

*How much of optimal practice is suffering and how much ecstasy

*Which is better for your child-a warm embrace or high standards

*The magic of the Hard Thing Rule

Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that-not talent or luck-makes all the difference.

Participants will need their own copy of the book Grit by Angela Duckworth.

Dates listed indicate the start and end dates of the book study.

This a 4 week asynchronous book study.
Found on the back cover: Confessional and often hilarious, in Normal Sucks a neuro-diverse writer, advocate, and father meditates on his life, offering the radical message that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeed.
Jonathan Mooney blends anecdote, expertise, and memoir to present a new mode of thinking about how we live and learn-individually, uniquely, and with advantages and upshots to every type of brain and body. As a neuro-diverse kid diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD who didn't learn to read until he was twelve, the realization that that he wasn't the problem-the system and the concept of normal were-saved Mooney's life and fundamentally changed his outlook. Here he explores the toll that being not normal takes on kids and adults when they're trapped in environments that label them, shame them, and tell them, even in subtle ways, that they are the problem. But, he argues, if we can reorient the ways in which we think about diversity, abilities, and disabilities, we can start a revolution.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology K-12 Team is excited to invite middle and high school teachers to an interactive workshop that will give you the tools you need to inspire engaged learning with the help of your local birds! You'll have the opportunity to practice eBird citizen science and discover how you can use this real-world project as an effective and accessible teaching tool. Choose the middle or high school version of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's new eBird Explorers curriculum kit, and leave ready to use these engaging lessons to facilitate standards-based STEM lessons. Enjoy time for outdoor exploration while learning and connecting with other educators.

During this transformative experience, you will:

+Discover how your schoolyard can support STEM learning and engagement for all students.

+Explore how to build student science skills through outdoor learning and citizen science.

+Build birding confidence through hands-on experience with Merlin and eBird apps.

+Give and receive feedback as we collaboratively practice key lessons from the eBird Explorers curriculum.

+Have time for reflection and implementation planning so you return to your classroom ready to launch!

+Receive your choice of one eBird Explorers curriculum kit (Biodiversity Detectives, 6-8 or Monitoring Our Changing World, 9-12). Each kit includes bird ID cards, posters, grade-appropriate and standards-aligned lessons. You'll also receive a bird feeder and find out how you can borrow binoculars from OCM BOCES.

**Attendees must complete the 3-hour eBird Essentials Course prior to the workshop

***Attendees must attend a zoom session on Wed. June 14th from 3:15-4:00 pm.

Canva empowers everyone to create, collaborate, and communicate in the classroom and beyond. Come and learn how you and your students can create and personalize interactive docs, presentations, videos, whiteboards, websites and more. You will be able to choose from thousands of ready-made educational templates or start from scratch. And the best part? Canva for Education is 100% free for K to 12 teachers and students. Dates listed are the beginning and ending dates of the asynchronous course.

Everyone 🧠learns in their own way - but we do share a few patterns in common. We all learn more effectively when we practice, and even more so when we get specific feedback. With practice sets, educators can easily transform their own teaching content into interactive assignments and use the autograding tool to cut down on manual grading time. Practice sets also help teachers figure out which concepts need more instruction time and who could use extra support, giving them quick performance insights to shape future lesson plans. Come learn about Google's NEW Practice Sets and features such as: multiple choice, short answer, and extended response and a math keyboard is provided as well. Teachers are able to create through screen snips of already created content, plus students can respond with text or a drawing tool. This session will by asynchronous - where you will have the flexibility to engage with the modules and question prompts at your own ⏰pace and 📅schedule. Dates listed are the beginning and ending of this asynchronous course.

OCM BOCES is hosting a Cognitive Coaching Foundations Seminar for Administrators and Instructional staff. Stephanie Burt Pelcher of Thinking Collaborative will provide eight (8) days of professional training and coaching.

Foundation Seminar Outcomes:

Participants learn how to:

● develop trust and rapport

● develop an identity as a mediator of thinking

● utilize conversation structures for planning, reflecting and problem-solving

● develop teachers' autonomy and sense of community

● develop higher levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility, and interdependence

● apply four support functions: coaching, evaluating, consulting, collaborating

● utilize the coaching tools of pausing, paraphrasing, and posing questions

● distinguish among the five forms of feedback

● use data to mediate thinking

***COST IS DEPENDENT ON THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS. The listed price is based on 15 participants (max 30 participants). ****

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 1 standards. It has a focus on physical science with a secondary focus on life science and engineering design.

In this module, students:

*Investigate interactions between a beam of light and transparent, translucent, and opaque materials, including the formation of shadows and reflection of light

*Identify cause-and-effect relationships as they explain their observations

*Obtain information about animal structures that use light to help the animal survive

*Design a solution that mimics animal structures and increases student visibility in the dark

One hour lunch on your own.

This workshop's focus is for 3-5th grade science teachers to explore the four required elementary level lab investigations. K-2 and secondary science teachers would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to the elementary level curriculum.

Participants will:

-Deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards

-Have a hands-on experience with the lab investigations

-Collaborate on tips and tricks for successful implementation in the classroom

There will be a one hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Send a Message Using Sound? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 1 standards. It has a focus on engineering with a secondary focus on physical science.

In this module, students:

*Identify the problem of how to send a message a long distance

*Learn that patterns of sounds can be used to send a message without speaking

*Collect evidence to build a claim that sound is caused by something vibrating

*Test different materials to find the ones that make the best kazoo

*Construct an explanation for how we hear

*Use their understanding of sound to make a simple musical instrument that can send a message

One hour lunch on your own.

This workshop's focus is for 6-8th grade science teachers to explore the four required intermediate level lab investigations. High school science teachers would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to the intermediate level curriculum.

Participants will:

-Deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards

-Have a hands-on experience with the lab investigations

-Collaborate on tips and tricks for successful implementation in the classroom

There will be a one hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 1 standards. It has a focus on earth and space science with a secondary focus on physical science.

In this module, students:

* Analyze and interpret observations of the sky to identify when the Sun, Moon, and stars are visible and the Sun and Moon's daily pattern of motion in the sky.

* Use observations to explain that we see objects when light shines on them or they give off their own light.

* Plan and carry out an investigation to identify the pattern of daylight throughout the year.

* Carry out an investigation to identify the times of the year that it will be dark when kids walk to or from school.

* Explain how different light sources will allow objects to be seen when kids walk to school in the dark.

One hour lunch on your own.

New Dignity Act Coordinators are encouraged to attend this training focused on the legal responsibilities of the Dignity Act by The New York State Center for School Safety Jim Dillon and Kathy Oboyski-Butler. Training that supports the Dignity Act and Mental Health requirements will be explained. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Returning Dignity Act Coordinators are encouraged to attend this training focused on the legal responsibilities of the Dignity Act by The New York State Center for School Safety Jim Dillon and Kathy Oboyski-Butler. Training that supports the Dignity Act and Mental Health requirements will be explained. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Do Living Things Stay Safe & Grow? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom. It is aligned to a group of grade 1 standards.

In this module, students:

*Explore similarities and differences between young and adult plants and animals and how behavior and external parts help living things survive;

*Begin by completing a card sort activity in which they use patterns of similarities and differences among living things as evidence for their sorting.

*Observe plants and animals to determine the patterns of similarities and differences between young and adult individuals within a species.

*Engage in argument from evidence about the similarities and differences among different species of animals.

*Construct an explanation about how to tell apart species of animals.

*Obtain information about how animal behavior helps offspring survive.

One hour lunch on your own.

Join us to deepen your understanding of solar eclipses with STEAM activities for elementary and secondary mathematics classrooms. We'll take a deep dive into the 2024 total solar eclipse, including how to plan for the eclipse and how to view it safely. In addition, prepare to be wowed by an experience with the OCM BOCES science center's planetarium program.

By attending this workshop, you'll discover:

-The mathematics of eclipses, including geometry and pi!

-How you can incorporate eclipse math into your lessons

-How solar eclipses occur and what makes them so spectacular

-How to safely view a solar eclipse

-What to expect and what you'll experience during a total solar eclipse

-Where to view totality during the 2024 total solar eclipse

-How to empower students with knowledge, the science, the math, and the tools to engage their families with the 2023 and 2024 eclipses.

-How to bring the Planetarium experience to your school district.

Lunch will be provided as part of the collaboration between the NYS Master Teacher program and the OCM BOCES Science Center. Don't miss this chance to learn about one of the most awe-inspiring events in the universe!

Join us to deepen your understanding of solar eclipses with STEAM activities for elementary and secondary science classrooms. We'll take a deep dive into the 2024 total solar eclipse, including how to plan for the eclipse and how to view it safely. In addition, prepare to be wowed by an experience with the OCM BOCES science center's planetarium program.

By attending this workshop, you'll discover:

-How solar eclipses occur and what makes them so spectacular

-How to safely view a solar eclipse

-What to expect and what you'll experience during a total solar eclipse

-Where to view totality during the 2024 total solar eclipse

-How to empower students with knowledge, the science, and the tools to engage their families with the 2023 and 2024 eclipses.

-How to bring the Planetarium experience to your school district.

Lunch will be provided as part of the collaboration between the NYS Master Teacher program and the OCM BOCES Science Center. Don't miss this chance to learn about one of the most awe-inspiring events in the universe!

Join staff from the Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) to learn about how water bodies are affected by nutrient pollution and how water quality data can be used to make scientific, informed environmental decisions. During this workshop you will use real data collected by UFI and a lesson plan to evaluate physical and chemical characteristics of inflows to Onondaga Lake and compare how actions to reduce phosphorus loading affects the lake's water quality.

This opportunity will be presented by Monica Matt, a scientist at UFI, a not-for-profit research corporation in Syracuse dedicated to the improvement of water quality and advancement of freshwater research. The scientists and engineers at UFI have conducted water quality research and monitoring on lakes, rivers and streams across the state since the Institute's founding in 1981. UFI has participated in various facets of the Onondaga Lake cleanup and has monitored the lake for more than 40 years.

This opportunity is made possible through the Lake Ontario, Oneida, Onondaga Program (LOOOP), with funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Bay Watershed and Education Training (B-WET) program for the Great Lakes region. The LOOOP is an education and outreach program coordinated by UFI that encourages high school students and their teachers to conduct scientific investigations and stewardship projects within their watershed. Learn more about the LOOOP and get on our email list by visiting this link or contacting Monica at mamatt@upstatefreshwater.org!

Teachers around our districts are embracing videoconferencing as an easy way to bring the world into their K-12 classrooms. Students can chat with world-renowned experts, museums, and zoos. They can connect to peers in classrooms around the country, explore subjects in depth or collaborate on special projects. During this session, we will connect with a few content providers to give educators a feel for what their students will experience.

This professional development is for anyone who works with an Algebra I curriculum. We will relook at the Next Generation Mathematics Standards crosswalk and snapshot to analyze the changes that will take place in the 2023-2024 school year.

Teacher teams, along with coaches and curriculum directors will then be given time to make the necessary changes to their curriculum for the following school year to reflect the Next Generation Mathematics Standards.

Educators will have time to have collaborative discussions with teams from other school districts.

Participants will reflect on the Math Practice Standards used throughout the session.

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 2 standards. It has a focus on life science, with a secondary focus on engineering design.

In this module, students:

*Ask questions about what plant habitats have that help plants live, grow, and reproduce *Investigate whether plants need light and water to grow *Design a hand pollinator based on bee structure and function *Analyze data about plant and animal ranges to identify patterns *Engage in argumentation, based on information from a map, about the best place for new plants in a schoolyard *Construct an explanation for why there are fewer and fewer grand spider orchids every year

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Stop Soil from Washing Away? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 2 standards. It has a focus of engineering with a secondary focus on Earth science.

In this module, students:

* Use evidence to make claims about the similarities and differences between soil and sand

* Carry out an investigation to provide evidence for how wind and water can change the shape of the soil and sand

* Analyze the effectiveness, structure, and function of models for four materials that could be used to prevent or slow down erosion

* Develop a measurement scale to determine how much sand is washed away by water during tests

* Compare multiple solutions designed to reduce the ways water and wind have changed the shape of the land

* Use their understanding of erosion to design a way to save sand towers from destruction caused by water

One hour lunch on your own.

This professional development program is designed for anyone involved in teaching K-5 math. Through this program, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how math strategies taught in early primary grades progress through elementary school and into middle and high school.

Over the course of two days, we will cover a range of topics including Number Bonds, Tape Diagrams, Place Value Disks and Strips, Rekenreks, Ten Frames, Arrays, Area Models, Number Paths, Number Lines, and the Arrow Method.

While this program is primarily geared towards K-5 teachers, middle and high school teachers would also benefit from attending to see the vertical progression of strategies across the different grade levels.

By the end of the program, participants will leave with a deep understanding of how math strategies can be applied in various contexts, and how to effectively teach them to their students.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Change Solids and Liquids? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 2 standards. It has a focus on physical science with a secondary focus on engineering.

In this module, students:

* Organize solids by color, shape, and hardness

* Obtain information from a text about how hard and soft materials are used to make different types of sculpture

* Carry out investigations to see whether a sculpture made from pieces can be taken apart and made into a different sculpture

* Argue from evidence for whether sand is a solid or a liquid

* Analyze data from tests to find the best material to use in a cold pack

* Construct an explanation for how a silver necklace can be made starting from wax wrapped in clay

* Plan and carry out investigations to find the best material for a replica gemstone

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

What Can Maps Tell Us about Land and Water on Earth? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 2 standards. It has a focus on earth and space science with a secondary focus on physical science.

In this module, students:

* Obtain information about and develop models of the kinds of land and water on Earth

* Plan and carry out an investigation into the properties of solid and liquid water

* Obtain information from models and informational text about the patterns of land, solid water, and liquid water on Earth

* Obtain information from historical maps to determine patterns of how maps represent land and water

* Develop symbols for land and water and create their own legend

* Develop and use a two-dimensional map of their three-dimensional model of land and water

One hour lunch on your own.

Overview: In this professional development session, participants will learn how to create engaging and interactive slide decks to enhance their teaching and facilitate learning for their students. The session will explore the benefits of using interactive slide decks and provide practical tips and examples for creating and using them effectively. Learning Objectives: Understand the benefits of using interactive slide decks for teaching and learning Learn how to create interactive slide decks using various tools and techniques Explore different ways to incorporate interactive elements into slide decks, such as quizzes, polls, and animations Discover best practices for using interactive slide decks to engage students and facilitate learning Session Structure: This session will be asynchronous, which means participants can complete the session at their own pace and on their own schedule. The session will consist of several modules, each containing a video tutorial, reading materials, and interactive activities to reinforce learning. Dates listed are the starting and ending dates of this course.

This asynchronous professional development course is designed for educators who are interested in leveraging technology to enhance their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies. Through this course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how to effectively integrate technology tools into their teaching practice to improve relationships with students, foster a stronger sense of community, promote positive goal-setting, and create opportunities for reflective practice. Participants will be guided through a range of innovative and research-based approaches to integrating technology into SEL. They will explore a variety of tools and platforms, such as Google apps, Flip, and Peardeck, to support the development of critical social and emotional competencies, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Some basic understanding of education technology tools is encouraged for success in this course. Dates listed are the starting and ending dates of the course.

Join us for an exciting and immersive learning experience that combines the Next Generation Science Standards for New York State (NYSSLS) with the principles of three-dimensional (3D) learning and the real-world context of Onondaga Lake.

In this workshop, you'll dive into the world of community science and discover how to engage your students in authentic scientific investigations that empower them to explore, investigate, and make connections between science, engineering, and the world around them. Through hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and guided reflection, you'll gain practical strategies for integrating 3D learning into your science instruction and empowering your students to be active participants in their own learning journey.

Participants will:

-Explore the Onondaga Lake Watershed

-Learn about Honeywell's clean-up and remediation efforts

-Test and analyze current water quality

-Focus on 3D instruction through Science & Engineering Practices and Cross Cutting Concepts

-Create lessons aligned to NYSSLS to support student exploration (MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5, MS-ES3-2, MS-ES3-3, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-7, HS-ES3-1, HS-ES3-3, HS-ES3-4)

-Learn how to enroll in OCM BOCES' Stream Science Student Field Experience and equipment rental for the 2023-2024 school year

Whether you're an elementary or secondary classroom teacher or a curriculum leader, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights, resources, and strategies to enhance your science instruction and empower your students through the integration of NYSSLS and community science. Get ready to dive into the world of 3D learning, community science and Onondaga Lake!

Are you a special education teacher looking to enhance your skills in using technology to support your students'? Look no further! Our Google Sheets professional development session is designed to help you navigate the ins and outs of this powerful tool and leverage its features to create customized materials to track student progress. In this engaging and interactive session, you'll learn how to use Google Sheets to create data collection forms and charts and graphs. You'll see how to use Google Sheets to streamline your data collection as well as how to use it to support students with individualized education plans (IEPs). Our experienced facilitators will guide you through hands-on activities and provide practical tips and strategies for using Google Sheets. You'll leave this session feeling confident and equipped with new skills to enhance your support for your students' success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your learning to the next level!

This half-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and the associated instructional shifts. Teachers will gain access to Carolina Science Online and resources created by OCM BOCES to help with implementation of the Smithsonian Science Curriculum.

Teachers are encouraged to bring a device to access these materials digitally.

This half-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and the associated instructional shifts. Teachers will gain access to Carolina Science Online and resources created by OCM BOCES to help with implementation of the Smithsonian Science Curriculum.

Teachers are encouraged to bring a device to access these materials digitally.

This half-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and the associated instructional shifts. Teachers will gain access to Carolina Science Online and resources created by OCM BOCES to help with implementation of the Smithsonian Science Curriculum.

Teachers are encouraged to bring a device to access these materials digitally.

Digifest - Tech Skills for Every Classroom- Choose from a variety of topics offered at different sessions throughout the day. Topics include: Britannica Launch Packs, Canva, Discovery Ed, ESGI, Interactive Notebooks, IXL, Media Connect, Parent Square, PreK-1 iPad Apps, Sharpen Google Tools, Spheros, Tech for Littles, ViewSonic, WeVideo. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Vender swag and raffle prizes to be given away. Panel discussion with local business leaders on "Why Students Need Tech Integration.” NO COST for educators working in OCM BOCES component districts.

At the completion of this 3-day tMHFA Certified Instructor Course, participants will be eligible to become certified instructors to deliver tMHFA training to students in grades 10-12 at approved sites.

This is a 5 week asynchronous course to help educators better understand LGBTQIA+ students. The goal is to provide educators with the knowledge and tools to highlight PRIDE culture as a classroom asset in order to foster inclusive learning environments where all students are welcomed and affirmed.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 3 standards. It has a focus on life science with a secondary focus on Earth and space science.

In this module, students:

* Make observations of variation in traits in Wisconsin Fast Plants and analyze data for patterns of inheritance

* Collaboratively plan, carry, out and analyze the results of fair tests to see the effect of environmental variables on plant traits

* Analyze average temperature and precipitation data for a range of cities to uncover patterns of climate zones

* Develop a model the represents the stages common to all organisms' life cycles

* Analyze data from a study on how bees' preference for certain flower colors gives plants a reproductive advantage

* Construct an explanation for why guppies in some streams are bright orange while others are dull

One hour lunch on your own.

Earth is a dynamic place, and changes-large and small-occur all around us. Changes like erosion occur gradually, while others, like an earthquake, may occur suddenly. Our ability to anticipate these changes and their effects is vital for maintaining our way of life. The Smithsonian Science Education Center presents Earth's Dynamic Systems, an STCMS™ curriculum unit designed from the ground up to align to the Next Generation Science Standards. Science and engineering practices, teachable core ideas, and crosscutting concepts are integrated in every lesson. This unit explores how geologic processes affect the surface of our planet and how we can use evidence to describe its history and predict its future. Join us as we use models and construct explanations about Earth's dynamic systems!

This professional development is for 7th & 8th grade science teachers receiving the science curriculum unit Earth's Dynamic Systems (middle school). Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of the content, pedagogy, and characteristics of student learning opportunities specific to the unit.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and the associated instructional shifts. Teachers will gain access to Carolina Science Online and resources created by OCM BOCES to help with implementation of the Smithsonian Science Curriculum.

Teachers are encouraged to bring a device to access these materials digitally.

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 3 standards. It has a focus on engineering design, with a secondary focus on life science.

In this module, students:

* Identify the problem of animal population decline caused by habitat change

*Design a classroom habitat where roly polys can survive

*Use camera trap data to explain why different animals live in different habitats

*Compare fossils to modern organisms to explain that habitats on Earth have changed

*Use a model of a tiger habitat to explain why tiger populations have declined

*Design a salamander tunnel that will reduce the deaths of salamanders on roads

One hour lunch on your own.

What is the temperature outside? Is it raining now, or will it rain today? Why does one city struggle with droughts while another suffers from annual floods? Every day we plan our lives around weather and climate systems-what is happening and what is going to happen. The Smithsonian Science Education Center presents Weather and Climate Systems, an STCMS™ curriculum unit designed to align to the Next Generation Science Standards. Science and engineering practices, teachable core ideas, and crosscutting concepts are integrated in every lesson. Join us as we gather evidence and make predictions about weather and climate on Earth!

This professional development is for 7th & 8th grade science teachers receiving the science curriculum unit Weather & Climate Systems (middle school). Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of the content, pedagogy, and characteristics of student learning opportunities specific to the unit.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and the associated instructional shifts. Teachers will gain access to Carolina Science Online and resources created by OCM BOCES to help with implementation of the Smithsonian Science Curriculum.

Teachers are encouraged to bring a device to access these materials digitally.

One hour lunch on your own.

Anyone who works within a MTSS with Mathematics is encouraged to attend this professional learning session. During this session, we will be looking at systems to utilize within schools to:

-Identify students for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions

-Identify areas of need for these students

-Explore what to do when those needs have been identified

-Explore ways to report out on this information

Participants will also reflect on the Math Practice Standards used throughout the session.

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand-new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 3 standards. It has a focus on physical science with a secondary focus on engineering.

In this module, students:

* Ask questions about what causes objects to move

* Investigate forces that can act at a distance

* Investigate the properties of permanent magnets and electromagnets

* Design a solution to a problem that can be solved using a magnet

* Ask questions about and investigate how magnets affect a steel pendulum's motion

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand-new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 5 standards. It has a focus on physical science with a secondary focus on life science.

In this module, students:

* Compare six solids using just senses and argue from evidence that sugar and cornstarch are made by plants

*Draw models to show that the dissolving of sugar in water and the evaporation of a sugar solution can be explained by very small particles

*Obtain information from a text to explain that salt is added to roads in the winter to lower the freezing point of water

*Carry out an investigation to show that mixing solids with vinegar and iodine can result in something new being formed

*Graph weight before and after mixing to show that in any change the weight remains the same

*Argue from evidence that four unknown solids can be identified based on their properties

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 3 standards. It has a focus on Earth and space science with a secondary focus on engineering.

In this module, students:

* Carry out an investigation to determine if weather can vary over short distances

*Analyze the function of an anemometer in order to adjust the structure and improve the function

*Represent data on bar graphs to identify annual weather patterns

*Design, build, and test a roof to withstand the effects of a climate with heavy precipitation

*Analyze and interpret patterns in climate data to make a claim about which month would be best to host a soccer tournament in a particular city

One hour lunch on your own.

This training is for administrators who have not been previously trained. The training will include all of the state-prescribed components and is appropriate for independent evaluators, as well. The goal is to provide training that emphasizes growth producing feedback. Whenever possible, resources for the training will be archived on-line on a special page at http://leadership.ocmboces.org. In addition to all course materials, participants will receive a copy of Kim Marshall's Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation. All sessions required. There is no charge for OCM BOCES components.

Welcome to the First Lego League Coaches' Professional Development Session! This engaging and interactive session is designed for coaches who are enthusiastic about leading their teams to success in the exciting world of Lego robotics competitions. Whether you are a seasoned coach or new to the program, this session is packed with valuable insights, practical strategies, and hands-on activities to help you take your coaching skills to the next level. Our experienced facilitators will provide you with personalized feedback and guidance to help you improve your coaching techniques and effectively mentor your team of budding engineers, programmers, and innovators. You will also gain valuable insights into the core values of First Lego League, such as teamwork, innovation, professionalism, and gracious professionalism, which are crucial for fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. By the end of this professional development session, you will feel empowered, inspired, and equipped with the knowledge and tools to lead your team with confidence and excellence. You will have a deeper understanding of the First Lego League program, its mission, and its impact on young minds. You will also have the opportunity to network with fellow coaches, build lasting connections, and join a vibrant community of like-minded educators who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. Come join us at the First Lego League Coaches' Professional Development Session and embark on an exciting journey of learning, growth, and discovery as you prepare your team for an unforgettable season of creativity, collaboration, and robotics fun!

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 5 standards. It has a focus on earth and space science with a secondary focus on physical science and engineering.

In this module, students:

* Develop and use models to support an argument that gravity is directed toward the center of a spherical Earth

* Use evidence of the Sun and stars' daily pattern of motion to support a claim that Earth rotates on an axis

* Use a model to predict the annual pattern of daylight at the school's location

* Carry out an investigation to determine which of the two solutions is better for measuring the altitude of Polaris

* Engage in argument about the plausibility of sailing long distances without instruments by using evidence that the patterns of the Sun and stars can be used to navigate

One hour lunch on your own.

August 2023 work day for DBT STEPS-A implementation project (sponsored by SPC/NY and NYS OMH)

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can Animals Use Their Senses to Communicate? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 4 standards. It has a focus on life science with a secondary focus on physical science and engineering.

In this module, students:

* Analyze structures that support animals' senses and investigate how light travels when they see an object

* Investigate how information is processed in the brain and analyze data to determine how memories can affect behaviors

* Carry out an investigation into whether fiddler crabs wave more often when there are other crabs present and analyze the system in terms of sender, signal, and receiver

* Design and test a method for sending information about a picture using 1s and 0s and short and long flashes of light

* Construct an argument based on testing with models for which firefly flash patterns are the most effective for communicating to find a mate

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Provide Energy to People's Homes? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 4 standards. It has a focus on engineering with a secondary focus on physical science.

In this module, students:

* Observe evidence of energy in systems and explore how that energy moves and changes

* Research how people obtain sources of energy for practical purposes

* Explain that some sources of energy affect the environment more than others

* Investigate how their designs affect the success of a student-built device

* Use their understanding of science and engineering to design and test a model house doorbell system that runs on solar energy

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand-new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 5 standards. It has a focus on life science with a secondary focus on physical science.

In this module, students:

* Carry out investigations to provide evidence that plants get most of their matter from air and water.

* Analyze data showing that animals get both matter and energy by consuming food.

* Develop and use food web models to track matter and energy flows in ecosystems.

* Obtain information about the causes and effects of invasive species.

* Use models to support a prediction about which of two coastal locations is more likely to be invaded by a nonnative sea squirt.

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand-new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 4 standards. It has a focus on physical science with a secondary focus on life science and engineering.

In this module, students:

* Collect evidence to show that energy can move from object to object and change into heat, light, and sound

*Construct an explanation that faster objects have more motion energy

*Obtain information from text on how animals move fast in order to survive

*Collect evidence from hands-on activities and text to explain why objects slow down

*Design and build a model of a bicycle helmet using an egg as a model for the brain

*Analyze data to predict how far an object will slide in a collision

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 5 standards. It has a focus on engineering design, with a secondary focus on Earth and space science.

In this module, students:

* Define the problem of human's need for freshwater and the limited amount of freshwater available

* Develop a model to show how human activities interact with components of the Earth's system to cause groundwater pollution

* Design, test, and evaluate different solutions for treating contaminated water

* Use a digital simulation to design and test a solution to the problem of water scarcity

* Communicate two perspectives on the causes and effects of an environmental crisis

* Design, test, and evaluate a solution to pump, treat, and allocate water in a particular town

One hour lunch on your own.

Artificial intelligence is growing by leaps and bounds. It's no longer science fiction anymore! Lots of AI tools can serve as our own personal assistants -- answering questions, helping us write text, create images, speak more effectively, and more. Time has always been a barrier in the classroom. Most teachers would agree that they would be able to do more -- including the things that are most important -- if they had more time. Teachers can find AI tools that are ready to help them out right now. Lots of them are free or have "freemium" plans with limited free options. Dates listed indicate the start and end date of the course.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand-new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 4 standards. It has a focus on Earth and space science with a secondary focus on engineering.

In this module, students:

* Analyze models of Earth, maps and globes, identifying patterns in the locations of major topographic features and occurrences of earthquakes and volcanoes

* Obtain information about the hazards associated with earthquakes and volcanoes and ways humans monitor such Earth processes

* Explain differences between wind-driven ocean waves and tsunami waves

* Design and test models of earthquake-resistant buildings

* Investigate weathering and erosion processes and explain the roles these processes have in changing the landscape

* Use fossils and structures found in rock layers to explain the appearance of former landscapes

* Propose a Smithsonian exhibit on Our Changing Earth that answers the module question

One hour lunch on your own.

This professional development is for anyone who works with a Geometry curriculum. We will relook at the Next Generation Mathematics Standards crosswalk and snapshot to analyze the changes that will take place in the 2024-2025 school year.

Teacher teams, along with coaches and curriculum directors will then be given time to make the necessary changes to their curriculum for the following school year to reflect the Next Generation Mathematics Standards.

Educators will have time to have collaborative discussions with teams from other school districts.

Participants will reflect on the Math Practice Standards used throughout the session.

One hour lunch on your own.

When students read text on a screen, they read and process it differently than when they read it on paper. As a result, we need to provide students with new attack skills to comprehend digital text more deeply than they typically are capable of.This professional development session will focus on using targeted reading strategies specifically for how the brain interacts with digital text. We will explore literacy strategies that enhance digital comprehension and writing skills. This session will be in person. We will provide a variety of resources and activities designed to help you integrate digital tools into your reading instruction to support students with Computer Based Testing.

Are you still feeling frustrated with technology? Do you feel like you're not getting the most out of the tech tools available to you in the classroom? Our professional development session is here to help. Our expert trainers will guide you through practical, hands-on activities that will help you unlock the full potential of technology and show you how to integrate it seamlessly into your lesson plans. You'll learn about the latest tech tools and techniques, from digital collaboration platforms to interactive tools, and how to use them effectively to enhance student learning and engagement. Our goal is to help you feel confident and empowered when it comes to technology and to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to overcome any tech troubles you may be facing. Don't let frustration hold you back - join us today and discover the amazing world of technology in education!

Have you ever seen a school of fish swim through the water? Have you ever watched a rabbit nibble on plants? Have you ever added fertilizer to a garden? Every day as we live our lives, we are exposed to the many ways that organisms interact with both the living and nonliving components of ecosystems. The Smithsonian Science Education Center presents Ecosystems and Their Interactions, an STCMS™ curriculum unit designed from the ground up to align to the Next Generation Science Standards by integrating science and engineering practices, teachable core ideas, and crosscutting concepts in every lesson. Join us as we gather evidence and make predictions about ecosystems and their interactions! This professional development is for 7th & 8th grade science teachers receiving the science curriculum unit Ecosystems & Their Interactions (middle school). Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of the content, pedagogy, and characteristics of student learning opportunities specific to the unit.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and the associated instructional shifts. Teachers will gain access to Carolina Science Online and resources created by OCM BOCES to help with implementation of the Smithsonian Science Curriculum.

Teachers are encouraged to bring a device to access these materials digitally.

One hour lunch on your own.

Why do some children look like their parents while others do not? How do we determine what traits will be passed from one generation to the next? All living organisms reproduce and pass their traits to their offspring. In understanding how these traits are inherited, humans can influence the traits that organisms have. The Smithsonian Science Education Center presents Genes and Molecular Machines, an STCMS™ curriculum unit designed from the ground up to align to the Next Generation Science Standards. Science and engineering practices, teachable core ideas, and crosscutting concepts are integrated in every lesson. Join us as we gather evidence and make predictions about reproduction and heredity!

This professional development is for 7th & 8th grade science teachers receiving the science curriculum unit Genes & Molecular Machines (middle school). Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of the content, pedagogy, and characteristics of student learning opportunities specific to the unit.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and the associated instructional shifts. Teachers will gain access to Carolina Science Online and resources created by OCM BOCES to help with implementation of the Smithsonian Science Curriculum.

Teachers are encouraged to bring a device to access these materials digitally.

One hour lunch on your own.

Are you ready to conquer digital clutter and boost your productivity? Join our self-paced professional development course focused on mastering essential Google tools - Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Google Classroom - to streamline your digital life and enhance your teaching and organizational skills.

This asynchronous course is designed for educators, school librarians, instructional assistants, and anyone who wants to maximize the potential of Google's productivity suite.

Course Highlights:

• Efficient Email Management with Gmail: Learn strategies to declutter your inbox, organize messages, and use Gmail's powerful features effectively.
• Organized File Management with Google Drive: Discover best practices for organizing and accessing your digital files efficiently.
• Time Management with Google Calendar: Master the art of scheduling, setting reminders, and collaborating on events and meetings.
• Streamlined Classroom Management with Google Classroom: Explore how to create, manage, and optimize your virtual classroom for effective teaching and learning.
• Integration and Workflow: Learn how to seamlessly integrate these tools to create a cohesive digital workflow that boosts productivity.
• Accessibility and Inclusivity: Find out how to make your digital resources and communications accessible to all learners.
• Lifetime Access: Enjoy lifetime access to course materials, allowing you to continually refine your digital organization skills.

Are you ready to explore the vast world of educational resources and digital content? Join our self-paced professional development workshop focused on Discovery Education, a powerful platform that provides educators with access to a wealth of engaging multimedia resources and instructional tools.

This asynchronous course is designed for school librarians, teachers, and educators of all types who want to harness the potential of Discovery Education to enhance their teaching and engage their students.

Professional Development Highlights:

• Getting Started with Discovery Education: An in-depth introduction to the platform's features and functionalities.
• Exploring Multimedia Resources: Discover how to access and integrate videos, images, interactive simulations, and more into your lessons.
• Curriculum Alignment: Learn how to align Discovery Education resources with your curriculum standards and teaching objectives.
• Creating Engaging Lessons: Develop dynamic lessons that incorporate multimedia elements to captivate and educate your students.
• Assessment and Data Insights: Explore assessment tools and analytics to track student progress and adapt your teaching strategies.
• Collaborative Learning: Leverage Discovery Education's collaborative features to foster student interaction and group projects.
• Personalized Professional Growth: Tailor your learning journey to your specific needs and interests, with lifetime access to course materials.

Note: This is a completely asynchronous course with no real-time or in person connections.

Are you ready to unlock the power of data visualization and reporting? Join our self-paced professional development workshop focused on Google Data Studio, the versatile tool that allows educators like you to create compelling data dashboards and reports.

This asynchronous course offers you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, making it ideal for school librarians, teachers, and educators of all kinds who are looking to harness the potential of data-driven decision-making in education.

Professional Development Highlights:

• Introduction to Google Data Studio: Get a comprehensive overview of the tool's interface and functionality.
• Creating Interactive Dashboards: Learn how to design interactive and visually appealing data dashboards for tracking educational metrics.
• Data Integration: Explore how to connect various data sources, such as spreadsheets and databases, to your reports.
• Visualizing Educational Data: Discover best practices for creating meaningful charts, graphs, and visual representations of educational data.
• Sharing and Collaboration: Learn how to share and collaborate on data reports with colleagues and administrators.
• Customization and Branding: Tailor your reports to your school's branding and specific reporting needs.
• Data Analysis for Educators: Explore how data analysis can inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.

Note: This course is completely asynchronous with no in person or real-time connections.

Are you ready to take your teaching to the next level with gamified learning experiences? Join our self-paced professional development workshop centered around Legends of Learning, an exciting platform that offers educators a vast library of curriculum-aligned science games.

This asynchronous course is designed for school librarians, teachers, and educators of all types who are eager to harness the engaging power of educational gaming in their classrooms.

Professional Development Highlights:

• Introduction to Legends of Learning: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the platform's features and educational benefits.
• Exploring Science Games: Dive into a collection of interactive games designed to enhance students' understanding of various science topics.
• Curriculum Alignment: Learn how to align Legends of Learning resources with your science curriculum and standards.
• Effective Gamification: Discover strategies for integrating gaming into your teaching to boost student engagement and retention.
• Assessment and Progress Tracking: Explore tools to assess student performance and monitor their progress in the games.
• Personalized Learning: Tailor your approach to match your students' needs, with lifetime access to course materials.

This course is completely asynchronous with no in person or live connections.

Are you ready to elevate your library with LibGuides? Join our self-paced professional development workshop focused on LibGuides, a versatile platform that empowers librarians, educators, and instructional assistants to create engaging and informative online guides.

This asynchronous course is tailored for school librarians who want to enhance their ability to curate and present resources effectively.

Professional Development Highlights:

• Introduction to LibGuides: Explore LibGuides' interface and its potential applications in educational settings.
• Creating Engaging Guides: Learn how to design visually appealing and content-rich online guides to support learning and research.
• Resource Curation: Discover effective strategies for curating and organizing educational resources for your students and colleagues.
• Collaborative Guides: Explore how to create guides that encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing among educators.
• Accessibility and Inclusivity: Learn best practices for ensuring your LibGuides are accessible to all learners.
• Integration with Curriculum: Find out how to align your LibGuides with curriculum objectives and educational goals.
• Lifetime Access: Enjoy lifetime access to course materials for ongoing reference and refinement of your LibGuides skills.

Note: This course is completely asynchronous and will not include realtime connections.

Are you ready to streamline the research and citation process for your students? Join our self-paced professional development workshop focused on NoodleTools, a comprehensive platform that empowers educators to teach research skills and facilitate proper citation practices.

This asynchronous course is designed for school librarians, teachers, and educational professionals who want to enhance their ability to guide students through the research process.

Professional Development Highlights:

• Introduction to NoodleTools: Explore NoodleTools' interface and its role in simplifying research and citation tasks.
• Research Skill Development: Learn how to use NoodleTools to teach students critical research skills, including source evaluation and synthesis.
• Citation Mastery: Discover how to facilitate proper citation practices across various citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
• Collaboration and Sharing: Explore features that enable collaborative research projects and sharing resources with students.
• Supporting Diverse Learners: Find out how to use NoodleTools to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Lifetime Access: Enjoy lifetime access to course materials for ongoing reference and refinement of your NoodleTools skills.

Are you ready to transform your teaching and create interactive and engaging lessons? Join our self-paced professional development workshop focused on Pear Deck, a dynamic platform that empowers educators to design and deliver interactive presentations that capture students' attention.

This asynchronous course is designed for school librarians, teachers, and educators of all types who want to enhance their classroom experience with interactive and participatory learning.

Professional Development Highlights:

• Introduction to Pear Deck: Get acquainted with Pear Deck's features and how they can revolutionize your teaching.
• Creating Interactive Presentations: Learn how to design interactive slides, add questions, and engage students in real-time.
• Customization and Personalization: Tailor your presentations to suit your teaching style and subject matter.
• Formative Assessment: Discover how Pear Deck can be used for on-the-fly assessment and feedback.
• Student Engagement Strategies: Explore techniques for increasing student participation and active learning.
• Integration with Other Tools: Learn how to seamlessly integrate Pear Deck with other educational technology tools.
• Lifetime Access: Benefit from lifetime access to course materials, allowing you to continually refine your Pear Deck skills.

Note: This course is completely self-paced with no in person or real-time connections.

Come explore and learn how to use the TI-Nspire™ CX II. This session will be beneficial for:

-anyone new to the Nspire family of calculators

-Special Education Teachers

-Teacher Assistants

-High School Interventionists

-New Math Teachers

It would also be beneficial to learn more about the capabilities of this technology if your district is looking to upgrade their calculators.

This session will include:

-An overview of the TI-Nspire™ graphing calculator, including general calculator, graphing and statistical functionality.

-Exploration of dynamic, interactive lessons for algebra I, geometry, algebra II, precalculus, calculus and statistics.

-Introduction to basic features of the teacher software.

Utilizing TI-Nspire™ CX technology, we will explore topics such as: -Linear functions and systems

-Functions and relations

-Quadratic, exponential, radical and rational functions

-Probability

It is encouraged for attendees to attend the next trainings in this series:

-Making Math and Science Meaningful With the TI-Innovator™ Rover Part 1

-Making Math and Science Meaningful With the TI-Innovator™ Rover Part 2

-TI Calculator Tips for the Regents

-Making Math and Science Meaningful With the TI-Innovator™ Hub

Build your coaching skills and review key concepts within the 7E integrative STEM model to support your colleagues' NYSSLS design-based curriculum development.

This hybrid professional learning experience piggybacks on the series of OCM BOCES Wanted: Educational Engineers for a Deep Dive Into NYSSLS workshops. During this workshop, you will not only build your skills in developing NYSSLS-focused design-based curriculum, but you will be placed in a leadership position within a small group professional learning community (PLC).

Prerequisite: To sign up for this educational opportunity you must have already participated in 1) prior 7E professional learning experiences AND; 2)register for one of the three OCM BOCES Wanted: Educational Engineers for a Deep Dive Into NYSSLS 3 day workshops.

This training includes 3 in person workshops at OCM BOCES, 4 one-hour webinars with Dr. Sharon Bowers and 8 hours of asynchronous work.

Please use this link for more details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18i6x_3c1NimjoOiYIH0owZ7XydGTRBZc/view?usp=sharing

Get ready to catapult into fun at this professional development session!

The Official Statapult® Catapult is great for applying statistical methods to real problems. It also helps make the learning experience interactive and fun with a hands-on experience for students!

What exactly is a Statapult®?

The Statapult® is a wooden "catapult” device that is used to launch a small ball. There are many things that can be adjusted on the Statapult® (pull back angle, cup position, rubber band attachment, front pin location, stop angle, ball type) which all have some effect on the launch distance. Thus, the Statapult® provides a "process” which can be studied and used to quickly obtain data for analysis and knowledge gain.

It can be used to explore:

-collection of real-time data for basic statistical concepts & analysis

-statistical process control

-cause and effect

-variance reduction

-hypothesis testing

-multiple regression modeling

-model and predict performance, optimize for various objectives (hitting a target distance, etc.), & validate the results

-experimental & robust design

-control charts

-problem-solving in a team environment

Teachers will participate in hands-on activities with the Statapults®. They will have time to plan for classroom integration and collaborate with other participants.

This Collaborative is for anyone in a Coaches position in their school or district. We will use this time to have conversations about coaching and share ideas and resources. It is an opportunity to collaborate with other Coaches from our region. There will be 5 in person meetings for this collaborative.

This a 4 week asynchronous book study.
Found on the back cover: Confessional and often hilarious, in Normal Sucks a neuro-diverse writer, advocate, and father meditates on his life, offering the radical message that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeed.
Jonathan Mooney blends anecdote, expertise, and memoir to present a new mode of thinking about how we live and learn-individually, uniquely, and with advantages and upshots to every type of brain and body. As a neuro-diverse kid diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD who didn't learn to read until he was twelve, the realization that that he wasn't the problem-the system and the concept of normal were-saved Mooney's life and fundamentally changed his outlook. Here he explores the toll that being not normal takes on kids and adults when they're trapped in environments that label them, shame them, and tell them, even in subtle ways, that they are the problem. But, he argues, if we can reorient the ways in which we think about diversity, abilities, and disabilities, we can start a revolution.

The book study will involve participants reading the chapters of the book, responding to questions with their thoughts for each chapter and commenting on other participants' responses. It will take place in Canvas and will be 7-8 weeks in length.

In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed-be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people-that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls "grit.”

Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of "genius,” Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not "genius” but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance.

Among Grit's most valuable insights:

*Why any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal

*How grit can be learned, regardless of I.Q. or circumstances

*How lifelong interest is triggered

*How much of optimal practice is suffering and how much ecstasy

*Which is better for your child-a warm embrace or high standards

*The magic of the Hard Thing Rule

Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that-not talent or luck-makes all the difference.

Participants will need their own copy of the book Grit by Angela Duckworth.

Dates listed indicate the start and end dates of the book study.

Designed to meet the foundational informational needs of school administration, faculty, and staff. Emphasis is on recognizing warning signs, clarifying the referral process in place at school, and making a warm handoff.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand-new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 5 standards. It has a focus on life science with a secondary focus on physical science.

In this module, students:

* Carry out investigations to provide evidence that plants get most of their matter from air and water.

* Analyze data showing that animals get both matter and energy by consuming food.

* Develop and use food web models to track matter and energy flows in ecosystems.

* Obtain information about the causes and effects of invasive species.

* Use models to support a prediction about which of two coastal locations is more likely to be invaded by a nonnative sea squirt.

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 3 standards. It has a focus on Earth and space science with a secondary focus on engineering.

In this module, students:

* Carry out an investigation to determine if weather can vary over short distances

*Analyze the function of an anemometer in order to adjust the structure and improve the function

*Represent data on bar graphs to identify annual weather patterns

*Design, build, and test a roof to withstand the effects of a climate with heavy precipitation

*Analyze and interpret patterns in climate data to make a claim about which month would be best to host a soccer tournament in a particular city

One hour lunch on your own.

The training was designed to meet the foundational information needs of school administration, faculty, and staff. Emphasis is on recognizing warning signs, clarifying the referral process in place at school, and making a warm handoff. This training was developed by the Suicide Prevention Center of NY.

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The goal of a Community of Practice is to improve the skills and knowledge of educators through collaborative study, best-practice exchange, professional dialogue, and data analysis. This group will meet four times to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students through the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards.

Part of this Community of Practice will be to:

-Conduct an interactive book study on "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics" by Peter Liljedahl, encouraging lively discussions and practical applications of concepts.

-Utilize NYS assessment data interactively, allowing participants to analyze trends, patterns, and learning gaps together, and discuss instructional strategies.

-Create and share materials, strategies, and best practices that foster a hands on and active learning for students.

-Identify and describe techniques for differentiating instruction for below and above grade-level students.

Any teacher that teaches or supports an Algebra I curriculum is invited to attend. This group will meet four times throughout the year.

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Provide Energy to People's Homes? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 4 standards. It has a focus on engineering with a secondary focus on physical science.

In this module, students:

* Observe evidence of energy in systems and explore how that energy moves and changes

* Research how people obtain sources of energy for practical purposes

* Explain that some sources of energy affect the environment more than others

* Investigate how their designs affect the success of a student-built device

* Use their understanding of science and engineering to design and test a model house doorbell system that runs on solar energy

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 2 standards. It has a focus on life science, with a secondary focus on engineering design.

In this module, students:

*Ask questions about what plant habitats have that help plants live, grow, and reproduce *Investigate whether plants need light and water to grow *Design a hand pollinator based on bee structure and function *Analyze data about plant and animal ranges to identify patterns *Engage in argumentation, based on information from a map, about the best place for new plants in a schoolyard *Construct an explanation for why there are fewer and fewer grand spider orchids every year

One hour lunch on your own.

Participate in community science as you follow GLOBAL Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) protocols to gather and share real-time data with NASA. Learn how to compare this data BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the Spring 2024 solar eclipse. This professional learning experience addresses Earth Science content found in elementary, middle, and high school settings.

The professional learning experience will prepare you to:

-Train other educators or learners to gather air, soil, and cloud data using GLOBE protocols;

-Use GLOBE approved scientific tools with students;

-Gather real-time data during the spring eclipse to document these phenomena;

-Help learners develop testable research questions based on collected data; and

-Integrate these experiences into your school district's science curriculum.

Lunch will be provided by the NYS Master Teacher Program.

Participate in community science as you follow GLOBAL Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) protocols to gather and share real-time data with NASA. Learn how to compare this data BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the Spring 2024 solar eclipse. This professional learning experience addresses Earth Science content found in elementary, middle, and high school settings.

The professional learning experience will prepare you to:

-Train other educators or learners to gather air, soil, and cloud data using GLOBE protocols;

-Use GLOBE approved scientific tools with students;

-Gather real-time data during the spring eclipse to document these phenomena;

-Help learners develop testable research questions based on collected data; and

-Integrate these experiences into your school district's science curriculum.

Lunch will be provided by the NYS Master Teacher Program.

This training was designed to meet the foundational information needs of school administration, faculty, and staff. Emphasis is on recognizing warning signs, clarifying the referral process in place at school, and making a warm handoff. The training was developed by the Suicide Prevention Center of NY.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a brand-new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 3 standards. It has a focus on physical science with a secondary focus on engineering.

In this module, students:

* Ask questions about what causes objects to move

* Investigate forces that can act at a distance

* Investigate the properties of permanent magnets and electromagnets

* Design a solution to a problem that can be solved using a magnet

* Ask questions about and investigate how magnets affect a steel pendulum's motion

One hour lunch on your own.

OCM BOCES will support classroom educators during a year-long journey to build confidence and competence in developing and delivering student-centered lessons aligned with NYSSLS. We will meet 3 full days throughout the year as a professional learning community to collaboratively engineer lessons that authentically address performance expectations within Life Science and Biology.

First meeting in September:

---Collaborate to develop lessons that reflect the three dimensions of science learning - DCI's, SEP's, and CCC's.

---Explore how the standards promote a student-centered approach to science education.

Second meeting in November:

---Investigate how to incorporate inquiry-based learning, problem-solving tasks, and project-based assessments to promote deeper engagement and knowledge construction among students.

Third meeting in March:

---Continue to develop and share our library of lessons and supportive resources.

In addition to these planning sessions, each participant may schedule a half day with an OCM trainer for collaborative support.

Dates are: 9/26/2023, 11/30/2023 and 3/5/2024

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

What Can Maps Tell Us about Land and Water on Earth? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is aligned to a group of grade 2 standards. It has a focus on earth and space science with a secondary focus on physical science.

In this module, students:

* Obtain information about and develop models of the kinds of land and water on Earth

* Plan and carry out an investigation into the properties of solid and liquid water

* Obtain information from models and informational text about the patterns of land, solid water, and liquid water on Earth

* Obtain information from historical maps to determine patterns of how maps represent land and water

* Develop symbols for land and water and create their own legend

* Develop and use a two-dimensional map of their three-dimensional model of land and water

One hour lunch on your own.

OCM BOCES will support classroom educators during a year-long journey to build confidence and competence in developing and delivering student-centered lessons aligned with NYSSLS. We will meet 3 full days throughout the year as a professional learning community to collaboratively engineer lessons that authentically address performance expectations within Earth and Space Science.

First meeting in September:

---Collaborate to develop lessons that reflect the three dimensions of science learning - DCI's, SEP's, and CCC's.

---Explore how the standards promote a student-centered approach to science education.

Second meeting in December:

---Investigate how to incorporate inquiry-based learning, problem-solving tasks, and project-based assessments to promote deeper engagement and knowledge construction among students.

Third meeting in March:

---Continue to develop and share our library of lessons and supportive resources.

In addition to these planning sessions, each participant may schedule a half day with an OCM trainer for collaborative support.

Dates are: 9/27/2023, 12/5/2023, and 3/6/2024

This training was designed to meet the foundational information needs of school administration, faculty, and staff. Emphasis is on recognizing warning signs, clarifying the referral process in place at school, and making a warm handoff. The training was developed by the Suicide Prevention Center of NY.

The goal of a Community of Practice is to improve the skills and knowledge of educators through collaborative study, best-practice exchange, professional dialogue, and data analysis. This group will meet six times to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students through the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards.

Part of this Community of Practice will be to:

-Conduct an interactive book study on "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics" by Peter Liljedahl, encouraging lively discussions and practical applications of concepts.

-Utilize NYS assessment data interactively, allowing participants to analyze trends, patterns, and learning gaps together, and discuss instructional strategies.

-Create and share materials, strategies, and best practices that foster a hands on and active learning for students.

-Identify and describe techniques for differentiating instruction for below and above grade-level students.

The 5 meeting times are scheduled to complete data protocols with:

-Beginning of the year benchmark data

-Check-in and discuss curriculum based measures, progress monitoring and strategies to use with students receiving math interventions.

-1st quarter data to possibly regroup students

-2nd quarter data and mid-year benchmark data to possibly regroup students

-3rd quarter data to possibly regroup students

-End of the year data to forecast students for the next school year.

Any teacher that provides math interventions is invited to attend. This group will meet six times throughout the year.

One hour lunch on your own.

These meetings are an opportunity for assistant principals to share thoughts, ideas, and solutions to issues happening in their schools. The role of the assistant principal is constantly changing, and this group provides conversation with others who are navigating similar situations in the schools and districts. Each meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

OCM BOCES will support classroom educators during a year-long journey to build confidence and competence in developing and delivering student-centered lessons aligned with NYSSLS. We will meet 3 full days throughout the year as a professional learning community to collaboratively engineer lessons that authentically address performance expectations within Physics and Chemistry.

First meeting in September:

---Collaborate to develop lessons that reflect the three dimensions of science learning - DCI's, SEP's, and CCC's.

---Explore how the standards promote a student-centered approach to science education.

Second meeting in December:

---Investigate how to incorporate inquiry-based learning, problem-solving tasks, and project-based assessments to promote deeper engagement and knowledge construction among students.

Third meeting in March:

---Continue to develop and share our library of lessons and supportive resources.

In addition to these planning sessions, each participant may schedule a half day with an OCM trainer for collaborative support.

Dates are: 9/28/2023, 12/6/2023, and 3/7/2024

This group is for people who have been designated by their district to take a leadership role in the Fine Arts. It is recommended that districts send a team to the Leadership meetings that includes teacher leaders (elementary, middle and high school teachers) as well as building and district leaders. This group serves to support the development of district and regional capacity related to the New York State Arts Learning Standards. This includes sharing and discussing up-to-date information related to the standards implementation from the State Education Department. Additionally, the goal of this group is to develop collaboration between districts in the region to support high-quality K-12 Fine Arts education and position the region to successfully implement the new New York State Arts Learning Standards.

The expectation for participating in this group is:

1. Attending all three meetings during the year. We will have a focus of study for the year that will build on our previous work.

2. Being prepared for the meeting by completing any personal learning required by the facilitator of this group.

3. Being responsible for working with your team to bring the learning from the meeting back to your district.

4. Being designated or gaining approval by your district to participate in this group.

The formal meeting will occur in the morning. However, your district may ask your team to use the afternoon to develop a plan for implementing the learning from the meeting in your district. If your district asks this of you the meeting space will be available in the afternoon for use by those who wish to stay and work.

This training was designed to meet the foundational information needs of school administration, faculty, and staff. Emphasis is on recognizing warning signs, clarifying the referral process in place at school, and making a warm handoff. The training was developed by the Suicide Prevention Center of NY.

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