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1. [Book Study] Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential, 2nd Edition

Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

Audience: Teachers, administrators and support staff working with English Language Learners

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

This self-paced book study is designed for educators seeking tools and strategies to support Multilingual Learners' (MLs') learning in their context. This professional development opportunity, applicable to administrators, ELD, and content teachers, allows participants to independently read and reflect on their learning. The book study is based on the bestselling book Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible (2nd Edition), authored by the esteemed trio Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD, Sydney Snyder, PhD, and Meghan Gregoire-Smith, MA. Open enrollment throughout the school year. Participants have up to three months to complete this course.

2. Scaffolding Content Instruction for Multilingual Learners On-Demand Course

Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

Audience: Teachers, administrators and support staff working with English Language Learners

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

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In this self-paced, asynchronous course, participants will explore research-based, proven practices in a self-paced format to expand their strategies for teaching multilingual learners (MLs). Participants will reflect on and refine their approach to scaffolding content instruction for MLs. Open enrollment throughout the school year. Participants have up to a week to complete this professional learning activity.

3. Assistant Principal Collaborative

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 5/14/2025

This collaborative is designed for assistant principals, administrative interns, and other professionals in similar roles within educational institutions. We convene multiple times per year to discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and foster professional growth. Meetings are held via Zoom, with agendas tailored to address the evolving needs of the group.

4. Math Interventionist Community of Practice 2024 - 2025

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Audience: Algebra 1 teachers, including special education and ELL teachers

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 6/11/2025

Come together with other Math Interventionist teachers to collaborate! Any teacher that teaches or supports Math Intervention is invited to attend. This group will meet 5 times throughout the year. Growing our community benefits all!

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:

-Continue building a community of Math Intervention teachers across the CNY region.

-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.

One hour lunch on your own.

5. Community of Practice: Capacity Building for NYSSLS-all content areas (3 meetings)

Program: Science Center

Audience: K-12 Science Classroom Teachers (Life, Earth, Physics and Chemistry)

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 3/11/2025

OCM BOCES will support classroom educators during a year-long journey to build confidence and competence in developing and delivering student-centered instruction aligned with NYSSLS. We will meet 3 full days throughout the year as a professional learning community to collaboratively create and share NYSSLS resources.

Educators will practice lesson creation strategies to utilize during their school day planning to finalize activities to implement with students and share out their reflections to create a common bank of resources in a shared Google Classroom.

Participants will:

---Collaborate to develop activities 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.

---Explore NYSED resources as samples of 3 Dimensional instruction

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

Dates are: 9/24/2024, 12/5/2024 and 3/12/2025 Participants must attend all 3 days to participate.

One hour lunch on your own.

6. [Book Study] Social-Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners Online

Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

Audience: Teachers, administrators and support staff working with English Language Learners

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

Participants will discover ways to embed social-emotional learning (SEL) instruction into their teaching repertoire to support multilingual learners' (MLs') language development, well-being, and academic success. This book study is based on the groundbreaking new book Social Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners: Essential Actions for Success by Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD, and Mindi Teich, M.Ed. The book research-based strategies, checklists, and tools for integrating SEL for MLs so you can promote their well-being, relationships, academic language development, and access to content. Open enrollment throughout the school year. Participants have until 6/13/25 to complete this course.

7. Geometry Community of Practice 2024 - 2025

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Audience: Algebra 1 teachers, including special education and ELL teachers

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 5/6/2025

Come together with other Geometry teachers to collaborate! Any teacher that teaches or supports a Geometry curriculum is invited to attend. This group will meet 4 times throughout the year. Growing our community benefits all!

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:

-Continue building a community of Geometry teachers across the CNY region. -Utilize NYS assessment data interactively, allowing participants to analyze trends, patterns, and learning gaps together, and discuss instructional strategies.

-Looking at the questions from the June 2024 regents.

-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.

One hour lunch on your own.

8. Algebra II Community of Practice 2024 - 2025

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Audience: Algebra 1 teachers, including special education and ELL teachers

Dates: 10/3/2024 to 4/29/2025

Come together with other Algebra II teachers to collaborate! Any teacher that teaches or supports an Algebra II curriculum is invited to attend. This group will meet 4 times throughout the year. Growing our community benefits all!

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:

-Continue building a community of Algebra II teachers across the CNY region. -Utilize NYS assessment data interactively, allowing participants to analyze trends, patterns, and learning gaps together, and discuss instructional strategies.

-Looking at the questions from the June 2024 regents.

-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.

One hour lunch on your own.

9. 2024-2025 Mentors Across Borders

Program: School Library System

Dates: 10/4/2024 to 6/4/2025

The program seeks to support new school librarians both professionally and personally in their efforts to become highly effective educators. Research indicates that student learning depends, in part, on constructing a school culture that fosters growth for students and staff alike. We believe that mentors and mentees will learn and grow together in this process. While we are certain that your district provided you with a mentor teacher (not always a school librarian), we aspire to pair you with a mentor with library experience, knowledge and a passion for our profession. The purpose of this program is to connect librarians across "the borders” of their school districts to learn from and support each other while growing a vibrant professional learning network across the region.

10. Middle School Math (6th - 8th) Community of Practice 2024 - 2025

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Audience: Algebra 1 teachers, including special education and ELL teachers

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 5/22/2025

Come together with other Middle School Math teachers to collaborate! Any teacher that teaches or supports a Middle School Math curriculum is invited to attend. This group will meet 4 times throughout the year. Growing our community benefits all!

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:

-Continue building a community of Middle School Math teachers across the CNY region.

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

-Looking at the questions from the June 2024 regents.

-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.

One hour lunch on your own.

11. Algebra I Community of Practice 2024 - 2025

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Audience: Algebra 1 teachers, including special education and ELL teachers

Dates: 10/8/2024 to 5/7/2025

Come together with other Algebra I teachers to collaborate! Any teacher that teaches or supports an Algebra I curriculum is invited to attend. This group will meet 4 times throughout the year. Growing our community benefits all!

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:

-Continue building a community of Algebra I teachers across the CNY region.

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

-Looking at the questions from the June 2024 regents.

-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.

One hour lunch on your own.

12. DBT-STEPS A WORKDAY

Program: Dignity Act

Audience: Only DBT Steps-A trained staff

Dates: 10/8/2024 to 5/13/2025

Onondaga County DBT STEPS-A Implementation Teams

13. Teacher Leadership Community of Practice: Building NYSSLS Capacity

Program: Science Center

Audience: Classroom Teachers Only: Science grades 6-12th

Dates: 10/8/2024 to 5/13/2025

This program is dedicated to empowering educators to become catalysts for positive change within their schools and communities. This Community of Practice will cultivate a team of visionary leaders who inspire excellence, foster innovation, and champion equity in education across the Central New York area with the support of targeted professional development, mentorship, and collaborative initiatives. This series will be by invite only and will utilize one On-Site Agreement Day for each participating district.

Join our mission to create a community where educators are empowered to lead with purpose, inspire positive change, and advocate for the success of every student.

Participants must attend all 3 mornings of Science Leadership and the 3 Community of Practice afternoon sessions.

One hour lunch on your own.

14. Effective Literacy for Leaders; Writing Connections 2024-2025

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Audience: K-8 principals and literacy instructional coaches

Dates: 10/9/2024 to 4/2/2025

Grounded in the science of reading framework, this professional learning opportunity will provide information, direction and support for administrators and teacher leaders who are seeking a school-wide approach to lift the overall reading comprehension of their students while also emphasizing the critical connection between reading and writing across all content areas.

Join others from around the region in these interactive sessions to discuss MTSS best-practices related to:

-Tier 1 evidence-based writing instruction Look Fors (IES practice guides /Closing the Writing Gap)

-Writing instruction supported by CRSE practices (relevant, authentic and spark curiosity)

-NYSED Curriculum Guide

-NYSED Literacy Briefs

-Disciplinary Literacy

-Supporting ENL

-Using data to provide feedback

-Using Artificial Intelligence

Outcomes:

-Develop an in-depth understanding of effective Tier 1 reading and writing instruction as part of a MTSS system

-Build connections with administrators and teacher leaders with similar vision/goals

-Make evidence-based decisions to take actionable steps to improve effectiveness of teacher professional development, curriculum, instruction, intervention, and assessments

Time:

All Meetings will be held VIRTUALLY

All Meetings will be 2 hours (9:30-11:30 a.m.)

Anchor Text: The Writing Revolution by Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler.

15. Elementary Math Community of Practice 2024 - 2025

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Audience: elementary teachers, including special education and ELL teachers

Dates: 10/10/2024 to 5/21/2025

Come together with other elementary teachers to collaborate! This group will meet 4 times throughout the year. Growing our community benefits all!

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:

-Continue building a community of elementary teachers across the CNY region.

-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.

One hour lunch on your own.

16. A.I. Level One For Educators

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Marcellus Administration/Staff

Dates: 10/11/2024 to 5/9/2025

Course Overview: This course is designed to introduce educators to the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). It will provide participants with a solid foundation in AI concepts, applications, and implications for education. Course Objectives: Define AI and understand its key components (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing). Explore common AI applications in education, such as intelligent tutoring systems, personalized learning, and automated grading. Evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of using AI in the classroom. Develop practical skills for using AI tools and resources effectively. Understand ethical considerations and responsible AI practices in education. Course Delivery: This course will be delivered: Online in Google Classroom broken into 4 modules It will be Self-paced learning with resources and interactive activities. Target Audience: This course is for educators at the beginning level of using A.I. ChatBots. This course will help you stay up-to-date with educational technology trends and enhance their teaching practices.

17. Craft the Perfect Prompt: Unleashing the Power of A.I. Chatbots in Your Classroom

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Marcellus Administration/Staff

Dates: 10/11/2024 to 5/9/2025

Join us as we delve into the art of writing effective prompts for A.I. Chatbots. In this Session, you will: Understand how A.I. Chatbots work and their capabilities in education. Learn how a well-crafted prompt can help the Chatbot to create insightful responses, creative content, and engaging activities for your students.. Practice writing prompts for various subjects and age groups through engaging activities. Learn how to identify and refine your prompts for the best results.. Leave the session feeling confident in your ability to write prompts that maximize student learning and engagement with A.I. Chatbots.

18. Creating Engaging ELA Lessons with A.I. Chatbots (Grades K-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Marcellus Administration/Staff

Dates: 10/11/2024 to 5/9/2025

This session explores how A.I. Chatbot tools can enhance your teaching to spark creativity in your ELA classes. With A.I. Chatbots we will: Utilize A.I. Chatbots to: create engaging grammar and punctuation activities, providing students with immediate feedback and practice opportunities. Introducing A.I. Chatbots that present opposing viewpoints or act as devil's advocates, promoting critical thinking and persuasive writing skills.. Explore how Chatbots can tailor reading exercises, suggest writing prompts based on student strengths, and provide individualized feedback. Use A.I. Chatbots to create engaging ELA lessons and activities across various grade levels and literary genres. This session will show how A.I. Chatbots can transform your ELA classroom into a vibrant hub for learning and exploration.

19. History Comes Alive: Unleashing the Power of A.I. Chatbots in Social Studies (Grades K-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Marcellus Administration/Staff

Dates: 10/11/2024 to 5/9/2025

This session explores the potential of A.I. Chatbot tools to help create engaging social studies lessons. With A.I. Chatbots we will: Design activities where students can "speak" with historical figures through Chatbots, gaining first-hand perspectives on historical events. Explore how Chatbots can guide students on virtual tours of different cultures and countries, fostering an understanding of diverse perspectives and global issues. Introduce A.I. Chatbots that represent opposing viewpoints on historical events, prompting students to debate, analyze evidence, and develop critical arguments.. Use A.I. Chatbots to create engaging social studies lessons and activities across various grade levels. This session will give you the knowledge and tools to use A.I. Chatbots to create engaging lessons/activities in your Social Studies classroom.

20. Mastering Math with A.I.: Unleashing the Power of Chatbots in Your Classroom (Grades K-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Marcellus Administration/Staff

Dates: 10/11/2024 to 5/9/2025

This session explores the potential of A.I. to enhance math lessons/activities in your classroom, from elementary to high school. With A.I. Chatbots we will: Learn to leverage A.I. Chatbots to personalize tasks, provide explanations at different levels, and cater to diverse learning styles. Generate engaging and personally relevant problems See How A.I. Chatbots can also offer pedagogy tips and strategies to help support support various math topics You will leave the session with the tools and knowledge to leverage A.I. Chatbots in your math classroom.

21. Science Adventures with A.I.: Unleashing the Power of Chatbots in Your Classroom

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Marcellus Administration/Staff

Dates: 10/11/2024 to 5/9/2025

This Session explores the potential of A.I. Chatbots to create engaging science experiences for your students. With AI chatbots we will: Explore how Chatbots can act as virtual scientists, engaging students in conversations about scientific discoveries and answering their burning questions. Use Chatbots to create virtual labs and simulations. This Session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of A.I. Chatbots to design engaging lessons and activities for your students.

22. Supercharge Student Success: A.I. Chatbots for Differentiation & Engagement in Special Education

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Marcellus Administration/Staff

Dates: 10/11/2024 to 5/9/2025

This session will explore how A.I. Chatbots can be a tool in special education classrooms. Using A.I. Chatbots we will: Discover how Chatbots can create engaging review sessions in a format that caters to different learning styles. Utilize Chatbots for Scaffolding and Support for lessons/activities Create an engaging lesson plan/activity Leave the session equipped with practical strategies and resources to integrate A.I. Chatbots seamlessly into your special education curriculum.

23. What Is A.I.? Empowering Educators: Unleashing the Potential of A.I. in Your Classroom

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Marcellus Administration/Staff

Dates: 10/11/2024 to 5/9/2025

Join us for a beginner-friendly asynchronous course exploring A.I. and how it can transform your teaching. In this interactive session, you'll learn: What A.I. is and how it works Applications in the Classroom: Leave the session feeling empowered and equipped to leverage the power of A.I. to create a more engaging and effective learning experience for your students.

24. DEI Coser Leadership Meeting

Program: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Audience: DEI Coser District Leaders

Dates: 10/16/2024 to 5/7/2025

Professional Learning Series for District and Building Administrators: Deepening Understanding of NYSED's CRSE Framework

Grounded in the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework, this series is dedicated to dismantling biased systems and reconstructing equitable school environments that address the diverse needs of all learners. District and building administrators who are in positions to drive meaningful change within their educational settings are encouraged to participate.

Objectives:

  • Identify and Address Bias: Learn strategies to identify, confront, and eliminate biases within school systems, policies, and practices.
  • Equity-Centered Practices: Develop and implement equitable practices that promote inclusivity and support the academic and social-emotional growth of all students.
  • Collaborative Learning: Engage in meaningful discussions and activities with educators, administrators, and stakeholders committed to fostering equitable educational environments.
  • Action Planning: Create actionable plans to integrate CRSE principles into your school or district, ensuring sustained impact and continuous improvement.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on the future of education.

25. Computer Science & Digital Fluency Leadership Network 24-25

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Audience: K-12 Educators, K-12 Administrators

Dates: 10/25/2024 to 5/12/2025

This group is for people who have been designated by their district to take a leadership role in computer science and digital fluency standards implementation. It is recommended that districts send a team to the Computer Science & Digital Fluency 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 transition to the NYSCSDFS. 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 computer science and digital fluency education and position the region to successfully implement the new 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.

26. Arts Leadership Network 2024-25 ALL

Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

Dates: 10/29/2024 to 4/2/2025

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This event has been changed to individual dates. Please find them in the OCM BOCES Catalog under Program>> Innovative Teaching and Learning ! Thanks! Michele This group is for people who have been designated by their district to take a leadership role in the 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 transition to the New York Learning Standards for the Arts. 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 Arts education and position the region to successfully implement the new Arts standards. The expectation for participating in this group is:

  • Attending all three meetings during the year. We will have a focus of study for the year that will build on our previous work.
  • Being prepared for the meeting by completing any personal learning required by the facilitator of this group.
  • Being responsible for working with your team to bring the learning from the meeting back to your district.
  • 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.

  • 27. Formative Assessment for Multilingual Learners [Asynchronous]

    Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

    Audience: Teachers, administrators and support staff working with English Language Learners

    Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

    In this self-paced, asynchronous course, participants will explore research and strategies for developing and implementing formative assessments for multilingual learners (MLs). Participants will reflect on and refine their approach to formative assessments for MLs. Open enrollment throughout the school year. Participants have up to a week to complete this professional learning activity.

    28. Humanities Leadership Network 2024-2025

    Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

    Audience: PK-12 principals, instructional specialists, instructional coaches, teachers, District leaders, Building leaders

    Dates: 11/12/2024 to 5/22/2025

    Our OCM BOCES ISS Team is excited to share that we are creating a new Humanities Leadership Network to merge P3 /Early Literacy, Social Studies, ELA/ Literacy groups. This network will support teacher leaders, instructional coaches, and administrators in leading the work around humanities as we move towards an interdisciplinary approach. This work will include information from NYSED, best practices, district highlights, and network opportunities that will be provided through this leadership network.

    This group serves to support the development of the district and regional capacity related to the Next Generation standards. This includes sharing and discussing up-to-date information related to the implementation of the standards from the State Education Department. Additionally, the goal of this group is to develop collaboration between districts in the region to support high-quality PK-12 instruction and position the region to implement the standards and evidence-based practices successfully.

    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.

    *It is recommended that districts send a team to these meetings that includes teacher leaders (elementary, middle, and high school teachers) as well as building and district leaders.

    29. Social Studies Community of Practice 2024-2025

    Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

    Audience: Social Studies Teachers 5-12

    Dates: 11/13/2024 to 4/2/2025

    Join a dynamic Community of Practice for Social Studies teachers, Grades 5-12! This collaborative space is designed to connect educators from districts across the region, providing an opportunity to share ideas, strategies, and resources.

    Participants will attend all three meetings to allow us to build something meaningful over time, focusing on whatever the group decides to work on together. This is an extension of the Humanities Leadership meetings, providing a space to dive deeper into topics discussed in those sessions. In this ongoing professional development series, participants will:

    - Collaborate with regional Social Studies teachers to enhance instructional practice.

    - Receive updates from the New York State Department of Education, including insights into the latest standards and assessments.

    - Learn research-based instructional strategies to improve student outcomes.

    - Gain insights into the essential skills students need for success on the new Global and U.S. History Regents exams.

    - Explore best practices in writing instruction, including strategies from The Writing Revolution and other evidence-based approaches to improve students' writing.

    - Collaborate with colleagues to help build students' proficiency in critical thinking, historical inquiry, and the essential Social Studies practices of the NYS S.S. Framework.

    This is a must-attend series for educators seeking to stay informed, improve practice, and ensure student success in Social Studies.

    30. Wanted: Educational Engineers for NYSSLS Lesson Sequences (All Content Areas) Part 2 (3 days)

    Program: Science Center

    Audience: Classroom Educators: Life Science, Earth & Space Sciences, Physics, Chemistry

    Dates: 11/13/2024 to 4/24/2025

    OCM BOCES will support classroom educators that participated in the 2023-2024 year-long journey to build confidence and competence in developing and delivering student-centered lessons aligned with NYSSLS with additional sessions for the 2024-2025 school year. We will meet throughout the year as a professional learning community to collaboratively engineer activities and/or lessons that authentically address performance expectations within Life Science, Earth & Space Sciences, Physics and Chemistry.

    Teachers must have participated in the initial series to attend.

    One hour lunch on your own.

    31. Unlocking Multilingual Learners (MLs) Potential in Math (Asynchronous)

    Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

    Audience: All educators

    Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

    In this online, asynchronous session, participants will explore research-based strategies for supporting Multilingual Learners in math through scaffolded instruction and peer learning activities. Participants will walk away with instructional strategies they can apply immediately in their context to foster MLs' understanding of mathematics and academic language development.

    32. DEI Leadership Network ALL

    Program: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    Audience: DEI Leaders

    Dates: 11/19/2024 to 5/21/2025

    This group is for people who have been designated by their district to take a leadership role in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion It is recommended that districts send a team to the DEI Leadership meetings that include teacher leaders (elementary, middle, and high school teachers) as well as building and district leaders. This group serves to support the development of the district and regional capacity related to the Culturally Responsive Sustaining Framework. This includes sharing and discussing up-to-date information related to the implementation of the four principles of the CRSE Framework from the State Education Department. Additionally, the goal of this group is to develop collaboration between districts in the region to support the equity and inclusion of all members of the education community throughout the region.
    The expectation for participating in this group is: Attending all three meetings during the year. We will have a focus of study for the year that will build on our previous work.
    1. Being prepared for the meeting by completing any personal learning required by the facilitator of this group.
    2. Being responsible for working with your team to bring the learning from the meeting back to your district.
    3. Being designated or gaining approval by your district to participate in this group.
    The formal meeting will occur in the morning. However, there may be additional opportunities for learning offered in the afternoon, OR 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.

    33. Middle School Amplify Collaborative Curriculum Planning

    Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

    Dates: 11/21/2024 to 5/15/2025

    Middle School Amplify Collaborative Curriculum Planning An opportunity for teachers to collaborate around literacy curriculum and the science of reading & writing at the middle level. (Formerly Middle School Confabulation)

    34. *COPY OF Effective Instruction of ML Newcomer Students [Asynchronous]

    Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

    Audience: All educators

    Dates: On-Going (Ends Nov 29, 2024)

    In this online, asynchronous session, participants will discuss a framework for the effective instruction of Multilingual Learner newcomer students. Participants will walk away with practical strategies and tools for fostering content learning and academic language development within this instructional framework.

    35. Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment for ML Newcomer Students [Asynchronous]

    Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

    Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

    In this online, asynchronous session, participants will define Multilingual Learner (ML) Newcomer students and their strengths and needs. Participants will walk away with practical strategies for building relationships with ML Newcomer students through an assets-based framework.

    36. AIS Reading Community of Practice K-6

    Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

    Audience: Reading Teachers, Reading AIS, Interventionists, K-6

    Dates: 12/2/2024 to 6/2/2025

    This professional development aims to equip K-6 teachers with effective strategies to support struggling readers, focusing on foundational literacy skills, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based reading interventions. The goal is to help students access grade-level texts, develop comprehension skills, and close reading gaps.

    37. Hybrid: AIS Reading/Literacy Community of Practice UPK-6

    Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

    Dates: 12/2/2024 to 6/2/2025

    This professional development training is designed to support UPK-6 educators in effectively implementing Academic Intervention Services (AIS) for reading. Participants will join a dynamic Community of Practice, where they will collaborate with fellow educators to enhance their instructional strategies, share best practices, and develop targeted interventions to support struggling readers.

    Key Learning Objectives:

    -Understand the principles and goals of AIS for reading in grades UPK-6.

    -Develop and refine strategies for effective reading interventions.

    -Utilize formative assessments to identify students' reading needs and monitor progress.

    -Collaborate with peers to share insights, strategies, and resources.

    -Create a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and achievement for all students.

    NOTE: There will be 4 full day in-person trainings and 3 virtual half-day trainings.

    38. English as a New Language (ENL) Teachers Community of Practice (CoP)

    Program: RBERN (Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network)

    Audience: Teachers with ELLs and MLs

    Dates: 12/9/2024 to 4/29/2025

    English as a New Language Teachers meet three times during the school year to share expertise, collaborate in learning, improve their teaching skills, and increase the academic success of English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs).

    39. Unlocking the Power of 3-Dimensional Assessment Writing (3 days)

    Program: Science Center

    Audience: Classroom Teachers: K-12 Science, ELL and Special Education

    Dates: 12/10/2024 to 4/23/2025

    In this engaging and interactive three day workshop series, educators will dive into the world of 3-dimensional assessment writing specifically designed to enhance student achievement in alignment with the NYSSLS. By the end of the workshop, educators will have a toolkit of practical strategies, resources, and assessment templates that they can implement in their classrooms to assess student achievement effectively within the framework of NYSSLS. Participants will have work to complete outside of the session, finalizing assessment questions, implementing them with students and sharing out their reflections to create a bank of assessments in a common Google Classroom.

    Join OCM BOCES for this dynamic workshop and unlock the potential of 3-dimensional assessment writing to elevate student learning and engagement in science education. Participants must attend all 3 workshop dates to register.

    One hour lunch on your own.

    40. CoP: Computer Science

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 12/12/2024 to 6/12/2025

    The Community of Practice for K-12 Computer Science Educators is a collaborative network dedicated to enhancing teaching practices and advancing the field of computer science education within K-12 settings. This dynamic community brings together educators, curriculum developers, and industry professionals who share a commitment to empowering students with critical computational skills and knowledge.

    By fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, this Community of Practice aims to inspire K-12 educators to engage their students in meaningful ways, and cultivate a love for computer science. Together, we can equip the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

    41. Effective Instruction of ML Newcomer Students [Asynchronous]

    Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

    Audience: All educators

    Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

    In this online, asynchronous session, participants will discuss a framework for the effective instruction of Multilingual Learner newcomer students. Participants will walk away with practical strategies and tools for fostering content learning and academic language development within this instructional framework.

    42. Social Emotional Learning: Fostering Access for Multilingual Learners [Asynchronous]

    Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

    Audience: All educators

    Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

    In this online, asynchronous session, participants will discuss how Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is not one-size-fits-all, and before implementing it in the classroom, we must consider how to ensure it is relevant and acknowledges Multilingual Learners' unique strengths and needs. Participants will explore an SEL for MLs framework and practical tools and strategies to foster ML's access to essential SEL skills.

    43. Engineering the Future: Using NASA Resources and Community Problem-Solving to Shape the Portrait of a Graduate (includes Saturday full-day session)

    Program: Science Center

    Audience: K-12 science and special education educators, instructional coaches

    Dates: 1/21/2025 to 2/6/2025

    Explore how engineering can be a powerful process to engage students in learning, using NASA's cutting-edge resources as tools of inspiration. In this hands-on workshop, educators will discover how to apply engineering challenges to real-world, community-based problems, introducing and reinforcing the skills and attributes outlined in the Blue Ribbon Commission's Portrait of a Graduate.

    Participants will delve into strategies to foster innovative problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication, literacy across disciplines, and global citizenship. By connecting NASA explorations with local challenges, this workshop offers actionable methods to spark curiosity, deepen learning, and prepare students to thrive in an interconnected world. Engage your students with meaningful, NYSSLS-standards-aligned experiences that propel them toward becoming future-ready graduates.

    National Institute Aerospace Lead: Sharon Bowers, Senior STEM Educational Specialist

    Lunch provided by the Master Teacher Program.

    44. Engineering the Future: Using NASA Resources and Community Problem-Solving to Shape the Portrait of a Graduate (includes Thursday full-day session)

    Program: Science Center

    Audience: K-12 science and special education educators, instructional coaches

    Dates: 1/21/2025 to 2/6/2025

    Explore how engineering can be a powerful process to engage students in learning, using NASA's cutting-edge resources as tools of inspiration. In this hands-on workshop, educators will discover how to apply engineering challenges to real-world, community-based problems, introducing and reinforcing the skills and attributes outlined in the Blue Ribbon Commission's Portrait of a Graduate.

    Participants will delve into strategies to foster innovative problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication, literacy across disciplines, and global citizenship. By connecting NASA explorations with local challenges, this workshop offers actionable methods to spark curiosity, deepen learning, and prepare students to thrive in an interconnected world. Engage your students with meaningful, NYSSLS-standards-aligned experiences that propel them toward becoming future-ready graduates.

    National Institute Aerospace Lead: Sharon Bowers, Senior STEM Educational Specialist

    One hour lunch on your own.

    45. Using NASA Resources to Propel Student Engagement in Mathematics

    Program: Science Center

    Audience: K-12 math and special education educators, instructional coaches

    Dates: 1/21/2025 to 2/25/2025

    How can NASA resources change your mathematics classroom? Let's explore opportunities to engage students through hands-on activities, and design and build solutions to NASA-inspired and problem-based challenges. Participants will experience and explore NASA resources and best practice-based pedagogy, with time built into the workshop to integrate these materials and approaches into a lesson. Prior to, and following the face-to-face session, participants will interact with NASA subject matter experts through two 1-hour synchronous webinars. Join us on this transformative journey as we harness the boundless potential of NASA resources to inspire the next generation of mathematicians, scientists, engineers, and innovators. Together, let's launch student engagement to infinity and beyond!

    NIA Lead: Luke Henke, Mathematics Teacher, Educational Advisor for NASA HEAT and National Institute Aerospace Consultant

    Lunch provided by the Master Teacher Program.

    46. Middle School Community of Practice (Grades 5-8)

    Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

    Audience: Teachers of Grades 5-8, Instructional Coaches, special education

    Dates: 1/23/2025 to 5/29/2025

    Join us for an engaging and collaborative Middle School Community of Practice (Grades 5-8) designed to bring together educators committed to enhancing instructional practices and improving student outcomes. This professional learning series will provide a platform for middle school teachers across disciplines to collaborate, share strategies, and address challenges unique to teaching grades 5-8.

    What to Expect:

    -Three interactive sessions featuring collaborative discussions, hands-on activities, and access to high-quality resources.

    -Topics include vertical alignment of skills, integrating interdisciplinary strategies, building executive function skills, and managing cognitive load for middle school learners.

    -Opportunities to engage with data-driven instructional planning and problem-solving for addressing student needs.

    -Access to a supportive network of peers and facilitators focused on advancing middle school education.

    47. Supporting Secondary Transition

    Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center at OCM BOCES

    Audience: The required district staff to attend this training is the CSE Chairperson for secondary students the year prior to undergoing the SPP Indicator 13 review. Special education administrators, and /or special education teachers from districts are also welcome to complete this training.

    Dates: 1/30/2025

    State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13: Secondary Transition Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) conducts the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition compliance review in the Fall of the school year a district is scheduled for monitoring of SPP Indicator 13 (in accordance with the six-year monitoring cycle). The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13.

    48. Strengthening Access and Engagement for Multilingual Learners' in CTE Programs [Asynchronous]

    Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

    Audience: Teachers, administrators and support staff working with English Language Learners

    Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

    In this self-paced, asynchronous course, participants will explore strategies and tools for strengthening multilingual learners' (MLs') success in CTE programs. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on ways to enhance MLs' access to CTE programs and learn new strategies for supporting MLs within these programs. Open enrollment begins on 1/31/25. Participants have until 6/3/25 to complete this professional learning activity.

    49. Elementary Art Community of Practice #3

    Program: Arts in Education

    Audience: K-6 Art Educators

    Dates: 2/4/2025

    Closed
    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 New York Learning Standards for the Arts .

    Part of this Community of Practice will be to:

    -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 elementary art curriculum is invited to attend.

    This group will meet four times throughout the year. One hour lunch on your own.

    50. Math Leadership

    Program: Innovative Teaching and Learning

    Audience: Math teacher leaders, instructional coaches, administrators

    Dates: 2/5/2025

    This group is for people who have been designated by their district to take a leadership role in math. It is recommended that districts send a team to the Math 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 transition to the Next Generation Math 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 math education and position the region to successfully implement the new math 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.

    51. SchoolTool Secondary Scheduling Part II User Group/Workshop (Zoom)

    Program: Educational Data Services

    Audience: Secondary Scheduling teams and Administration

    Dates: 2/5/2025

    SchoolTool User Group and Workshop to work with District scheduling teams for the upcoming year. Overview of the Master Schedule Builder (MSB) tool and the Student Schedule Builder (SSB) tool, as well as Scheduling Reports, Tips and Tricks, and other Troubleshooting techniques. (Note: The Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the session)

    52. New Arts Teacher Network #7

    Program: Arts in Education

    Audience: New K-12 Art and Music Educators,

    Dates: 2/6/2025

    The New Arts Teacher Network is designed for new art and music teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience. Our goal is to create a community for professional growth, support, and collaboration. Each meeting will explore current and relevant topics. February Agenda: Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month Connecting with the Community Spring Art Show and Concert Preparations National Conferences The new teacher network will meet every month! We will meet every other month, in the morning and in person (August, October, December, February, April) We will meet virtually every other month. Time TBD. A relevant professional learning opportunity will be available following our morning in person meetings. This month we will have Advocating for the Arts. Sign up here https://www.mylearningplan.com/Instructor/Instructor.asp?M=M&I=4781783

    53. Youth Art Month and Music in our Schools Month Celebration Planning

    Program: Arts in Education

    Dates: 2/6/2025

    Closed
    Get your school and community involved in celebrating art and music education! Sharing ideas to kick off Youth Art and Music in our Schools Month celebrations. Followed by time to plan and execute materials needed for a successful Youth Art Month and Music in Our Schools Month Bring a laptop and charger(wireless mouse if you can)!

    54. Intermediate Art (6-12) Community of Practice #3

    Program: Arts in Education

    Audience: 6-12 Art Educators

    Dates: 2/11/2025

    Starting Soon
    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 New York State Learning Standards for the Arts .

    Part of this Community of Practice will be to:

    -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 art 6-12 curriculum is invited to attend.

    This group will meet four times throughout the year. One hour lunch on your own.

    55. Science Everywhere-A Unit for Pre-K Classrooms

    Program: Science Center

    Audience: Pre-K Teachers

    Dates: 2/11/2025

    Starting Soon
    NYSED has released a Pre-K Science Exploration focused on Bird Nests! Join us as we learn about the unit of study and materials that are used. We will explore what students will engage in during the unit, as well as discuss practical classroom setups for the materials.

    Open to districts who are piloting the materials in the unit: Baldwinsville, Cortland, LaFayette, Marathon, Marcellus.

    One hour lunch on your own.

    56. Transition Assessment Series - Part 1

    Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center at OCM BOCES

    Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, school counselors, school psychologists, related service providers, and families; anyone else involved with the development of students' IEPs

    Dates: 2/11/2025

    NewStarting Soon
    This session will introduce transition assessment, review available transition assessments and utilize a scenario activity to review using transition assessments to develop the IEP. Participants will identify what transition is and why it's important, learn basic career development theory and how it connects to transition assessment, identify validity and reliability evidence, and practice using assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs, in order to develop individualized goals.

    57. Relationship Building with Multilingual Learners: Essential Tools for SEL [Asynchronous]

    Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

    Audience: All Educators

    Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

    Starting Soon
    Building Multilingual Learners' teacher-student and student-student relationships is key to students' social-emotional learning (SEL) and achievement. In this online, asynchronous session, participants will learn practical, research-based strategies to foster relationships with Multilingual Learners and strengthen their connection to each other.

    58. AI and Science: A 3D Mash-Up for Assessment Writing

    Program: Science Center

    Audience: 5-12th grade science, special education and ELL educators, Instructional Support Specialists and District Leaders

    Dates: 2/12/2025

    Wait ListStarting Soon
    Dive into the future of education! Join us for a collaborative session where we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and science education. Discover how AI tools can help create science assessment questions and help us, as educators, write three dimensional tasks that access student learning, skills and competencies for the NYSSLS.

    Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into how educational technology can support you in the science classroom and help prepare your students for the future.

    One hour lunch on your own.

    59. TempEdit website platform user group

    Program: e-Communications

    Dates: 2/13/2025

    Starting Soon
    Join us for our website / TempEdit user group session, where we'll be covering topics like ADA compliance, web page layout and design, new features, and best practices. We encourage you to participate and collaborate with web content managers from other districts.

    60. Asynchronous Google Apps for Your Classroom, Level 1

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 2/24/2025 to 3/31/2025

    Get ready to explore the exciting world of digital tools that can enhance your learning experience. We are going to dive into the powerful suite of Google apps that can help you collaborate, create, and communicate effectively. We will go over how to use Google tools to bring in hands on activities, real world applications, and tips and tricks to help our students.

    61. PBIS Tier 1 Team Training

    Program: Dignity Act

    Audience: PBIS Tier 1 Team Members

    Dates: 2/24/2025 to 4/7/2025

    This 4-day training is designed for members of new Tier 1 PBIS Teams, including the building principal. The training will address the 10 Critical Elements of PBIS implementation with time provided for teams to begin working on implementation pieces. It is strongly encouraged that all team members attend. Attendance at all 4 days is required. There are readiness pieces that need to be in place before attending. Please contact Tracy James at tjames@ocmboces.org if your team would like to attend.

    62. General Music Community of Practice #3

    Program: Arts in Education

    Audience: K-12 Music Educators

    Dates: 2/25/2025

    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 New York Learning Standards for the Arts .

    Part of this Community of Practice will be to:

    -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 a General Music curriculum is invited to attend.

    This group will meet four times throughout the year. One hour lunch on your own.

    63. SEL Leadership Community of Practice Session 2

    Program: Dignity Act

    Audience: SEL District & Building Leaders

    Dates: 2/25/2025

    The SEL Leadership Community of Practice is an extension of the SEL Leadership Network. Participation is targeted toward those who currently participate in the Leadership Network. The goal of the SEL Leadership Community of Practice is to provide district and building-level leaders with opportunities to explore specific SEL topics and collaborate with peers to support effective implementation. Time will be provided for participants to work on creating an implementation plan. To that end, sending a team is recommended. The meeting will take place in the morning; however, the room will be available until 3:00 for those who wish to stay for the afternoon to continue their work. Please direct any questions to Tracy James at tjames@ocmboces.org.

    64. Ensemble Community of Practice #3

    Program: Arts in Education

    Audience: Music Educators

    Dates: 2/26/2025

    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 New York State Learning Standards for the Arts .

    Part of this Community of Practice will be to:

    -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 Ensemble Curriculum is invited to attend.

    This group will meet four times throughout the year. One hour lunch on your own.

    65. Regional Crisis Intervention Team February Training (INVITE ONLY)

    Program: Dignity Act

    Audience: Regional Crisis Intervention Team Members

    Dates: 2/26/2025

    This half day refresher training is only for those who are part of OCM BOCES Regional Crisis Intervention Team.

    66. WEBINAR SERIES: Manga Goes to School with Ashley Hawkins

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 2/27/2025 to 3/13/2025

    Webinar Series: Exploring Manga in Education

    Manga in Education

    Join Ashley Hawkins, author, TikTok creator, and current school librarian in NYC, for a dynamic series of webinars on the power of manga in the classroom. With experience working at both the high school and elementary levels, Ashley brings practical insights on how manga can engage students, build literacy skills, and promote global awareness.

    Learn how to integrate manga into lessons to teach narrative structure, creative expression, and visual literacy. Discover its cultural and historical significance, and gain tools to make your teaching more inclusive and inspiring.

    For more about Ashley and her work, visit her website: mangalibrarian.com.

    67. Transition Assessment Series - Part 2

    Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center at OCM BOCES

    Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, school counselors, school psychologists, related service providers, and families; anyone else involved with the development of the student's IEP.

    Dates: 2/28/2025

    During this training, participants will learn to incorporate transition assessment results into the IEP by reviewing case studies. Opportunities will be provided for participants to analyze transition assessment results and use those results to identify strengths and needs in order to support the development of aligned individualized goals and supports.

    68. ASYNCHRONOUS: Book Study The Promises and Perils of AI in Education (Group 2)

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 3/3/2025 to 4/7/2025

    Dive into an asynchronous online book study of The Promises and Perils of AI in Education by Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier. This engaging study explores the transformative potential of AI in education, alongside the critical ethical and equity issues it raises.

    Participants will explore the book's insights through structured online modules, including reflective prompts, discussion boards, and resource materials. Gain a deeper understanding of AI's impact on diverse student populations, and explore strategies for using AI responsibly and equitably in educational settings.

    Perfect for educators and administrators seeking flexible, in-depth learning about AI's role in education, with the convenience of completing the study at your own pace.

    Note: Participants will need to purchase the book to participate in this book study. In addition, the times are required to receive CTLE credit and will not be LIVE contact hours.

    69. TEACCH Training *Designated Staff*

    Program: Special Education

    Audience: Teachers, Social Workers, related service providers

    Dates: 3/4/2025 to 3/6/2025

    New
    The TEACCH® Autism Program is a clinical, training, and research program based at the University of North Carolina "½½½½ Chapel Hill. TEACCH, developed by Drs. Eric Schopler and Robert Reichler in the 1960s, was established as a statewide program by the North Carolina legislature in 1972, and has become a model for other programs around the world. MISSION STATEMENT: The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program creates and cultivates the development of exemplary community-based services, training programs, and research to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and for their families across the lifespan

    70. Resilience Based in Mindfulness Practices

    Program: Dignity Act

    Audience: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Student Services

    Dates: 3/4/2025

    In the ever-evolving landscape of education, we often encounter moments of frustration stemming from change. Imagine embracing these transitions with grace and resilience. In this workshop, educators will cultivate their capacity for resilience while engaging in reflective self-care practices. Through thoughtful activities, participants will enhance both their daily lives and their experiences in the classroom. Together, we will explore proactive strategies to navigate life's challenges, fostering a more harmonious and balanced approach to our work. 1 Hour on own for lunch.

    71. Elementary Report Card (ERC) Development for 2025-2026 User Group/Workshop (Zoom)

    Program: Educational Data Services

    Audience: Secondary Scheduling teams and Administration

    Dates: 3/4/2025

    Meeting between Report Card Development team, SchoolTool Consultant team, and Districts, to overview the Elementary Report Card (ERC) process and tracking tools used to communicate all changes that will need to be put in place for the upcoming Report Card cycle. (2025-2026 School year) (Note: The Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the session)

    72. ASYNCHRONOUS: Sum of Us Book Study

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 3/4/2025 to 4/29/2025


    Join us in a book study of the book: The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee. Below you will find a short summary of the book. In a world of division, McGhee gives a possible solution to bring the world together using the Solidarity Dividend. Learn from each other and discuss this New York Times bestseller and longlisted book for the National Book Award and Andrew Carnegie Medal. Heather McGhee's specialty is the American economy-and the mystery of why it so often fails the American public.

    From the financial crisis of 2008 to rising student debt to collapsing public infrastructure, she found a root problem: racism in our politics and policymaking. But how did this happen? And is there a way out? McGhee finds proof of what she calls the Solidarity Dividend: the benefits we gain when people come together across race to accomplish what we simply can't do on our own. The book leaves us with a new vision for a future in which we finally realize that life can be more than a zero-sum game.

    Please note: This course is asynchronous with weekly assignments due. The eBook will be provided for each participant.

    73. Star Winter User Group

    Program: Educational Data Services

    Dates: 3/5/2025

    This training will provide an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across Central New York who are also using STAR. We will provide an overview and some hands-on experience in the site, including the following learning outcomes; Reflect on the first half of the year, Discuss Data Informed Fluency Instruction with The Science of Reading with Spotlight presenter Dr. Lynne Kulich from Renaissance, Identify reports and practices for growth, goal setting and progress monitoring, and Discuss what's new. Hope to see you there!

    74. STEM in Action: Strategies to Ignite Inquiry, Innovation and Integration (includes Saturday full-day session)

    Program: Science Center

    Audience: K-12 STEM and special education educators, Instructional Coaches

    Dates: 3/5/2025 to 4/2/2025

    Elevate your teaching with this immersive professional learning experience (PLE) designed to empower educators to use engineering as a tool to propel learners' critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation-the hallmarks of the portrait of a graduate. Inquiry and design-based learning, inspired by NASA resources and challenges, engage students in real-world problem-solving scenarios.

    Participants will learn practical strategies to design lessons that seamlessly connect science, math, and engineering concepts while fostering collaboration and creativity. The workshop also introduces the use of STEM notebooks to enhance formative assessment, literacy skills, and students' written and oral communication.

    As a special feature, participants will interact with NASA subject matter experts in a pre- workshop webinar, gaining insights to bring cutting-edge exploration into the classroom. Whether you're new to STEM or an experienced educator, this PLE provides actionable tools and resources to inspire learners and prepare them to thrive in STEM fields and beyond.

    Lunch provided by the Master Teacher Program.

    75. STEM in Action: Strategies to Ignite Inquiry, Innovation and Integration (includes Thursday full-day session)

    Program: Science Center

    Audience: K-12 STEM and special education educators, Instructional Coaches

    Dates: 3/5/2025 to 4/2/2025

    Elevate your teaching with this immersive professional learning experience (PLE) designed to empower educators to use engineering as a tool to propel learners' critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation-the hallmarks of the portrait of a graduate. Inquiry and design-based learning, inspired by NASA resources and challenges, engage students in real-world problem-solving scenarios.

    Participants will learn practical strategies to design lessons that seamlessly connect science, math, and engineering concepts while fostering collaboration and creativity. The workshop also introduces the use of STEM notebooks to enhance formative assessment, literacy skills, and students' written and oral communication.

    As a special feature, participants will interact with NASA subject matter experts in a pre- workshop webinar, gaining insights to bring cutting-edge exploration into the classroom. Whether you're new to STEM or an experienced educator, this PLE provides actionable tools and resources to inspire learners and prepare them to thrive in STEM fields and beyond.

    One hour lunch on your own.

    76. ASYNCHRONOUS: Book Study Developing Digital Detectives

    Program: School Library System

    Audience: K-12 Educators of all levels

    Dates: 3/6/2025 to 5/8/2025

    Developing Digital Detectives: Essential Lessons for Discerning Fact from Fiction in the "Fake News" Era by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins

    From the authors of the bestselling Fact vs. Fiction, this book offers easy-to-implement lessons to engage students in becoming media literacy "digital detectives,” looking for clues, questioning motives, uncovering patterns, developing theories and, ultimately, delivering a verdict. The current news landscape is driven by clicks, with every social media influencer, trained and citizen journalists chasing the same goal: a viral story. In this environment, where the race to be first on the scene with the most sensational story often overshadows the need for accuracy, traditional strategies for determining information credibility are no longer enough. Rather than simply helping students become savvy information consumers, today's educators must provide learners with the skills to be digital detectives - information interrogators who are armed with a variety of tools for dissecting news stories and determining what's real and what isn't in our "post-truth world.”

    Join this book study to take a look at resources, protocols, and techniques to help learners navigate a world in which information can be both a force for good and a tool used to influence and manipulate. We will look at resources and examples to support the work of facilitating engaging, relevant, and fun opportunities in both face-to-face and digital learning environments. Connect the social emotional learning and information literacy.

    Note: You will receive digital access to this book throughout the Book Study. This course is completely asynchronous with weekly assignments due. Frontline requires times.

    77. Arts in Action- Brick by Brick: LEGO Printmaking Spring

    Program: Arts in Education

    Dates: 3/6/2025

    Wondering what else to do with LEGO?

    This immersive experience will provide Art Educators with:

  • Resources of artists who use LEGO in unique ways
  • A LEGO printmaking experience that can be used in grades K-12
  • Access to our **NEW** art supply lending library
  • Access to our loanable LEGO Printmaking kit to use in your classroom.
  • Time to adapt resources for immediate use in your own art room. Bring a laptop and charger(wireless mouse if you can)!
  • 78. Empowering Multilingual Learners: Collaborative Strategies for Inclusive Education w/Dr. Carrie McDermott

    Program: RBERN (Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network)

    Audience: Educators of English language learners/multilingual learners

    Dates: 3/6/2025

    This dynamic professional development workshop focuses on fostering the holistic growth of Multilingual Learners (MLs) in diverse educational settings. Participants will explore innovative approaches to support MLs' academic, linguistic, literacy, and social-emotional development, with an emphasis on creating inclusive and equitable learning environments. Key areas of focus include: 1. Collaborative co-taught practices in Integrated English as a New Language (ENL) classrooms 2. Implementing equitable, student-centered instructional strategies 3. Effective scaffolding and differentiation techniques 4. Co-constructing inclusive classroom practices and assessments Through engaging discussions, reflective activities, and hands-on exercises, educators will enhance their ability to meet the diverse needs of MLs while working towards learning standards. Participants will leave with practical tools and strategies to create more inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environments for all students.

    79. Igniting Creativity and Collaboration with LEGO Spike

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 3/7/2025

    New
    Did you know that you can add instructional technology concepts into your curriculum without adding much more screen time for your students? Join us as we discover how Spike Prime Lego kits can foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in your students while aligning with curriculum standards. Register now!

    80. Hannigan's Behavior Solutions PD

    Program: School Improvement

    Audience: Educators

    Dates: 3/11/2025

    This Behavior Academy opportunity provides a practical roadmap for fostering a productive academic environment through behavior interventions at all tiers. Using professional learning communities (PLC) and a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS/RTI), educators will learn strategies to improve behavior and cultivate a positive school culture. Participants will explore Tier 1 prevention, emphasizing the teaching and reinforcement of academic and social behaviors schoolwide, and Tier 2 targeted interventions, using behavior data to identify, implement, and monitor strategies beyond generic approaches like check-in/check-out. This professional development equips educators and teams with the tools to assess current practices, build effective behavior systems, and empower teachers to drive positive classroom change. This PD is best for teams in order to build capacity and plan for implementation together. Book included.

    81. SLS Communication Coordinators Meeting

    Program: School Library System

    Audience: School Librarians, Communication Coordinator Designee, SLS Members

    Dates: 3/11/2025

    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. The morning (8:30 am to 11:30 am) will be a "Communities of Practice" meeting, topic to be decided at a later date. The second half of the day (12:30 pm to 3:00 pm) will be the Communication Coordinators meeting.

    82. Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Graduation and Dropout Rates

    Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center at OCM BOCES

    Audience: General and special education teachers and administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators, related service providers, agency staff, students, and families

    Dates: 3/11/2025

    During this training participants will compare and contrast national, state, and local school completion data for students with disabilities through an equity lens. Participants will identify tools and strategies that can be utilized to address local school completion rates.

    83. Regional ENL Administrators' Meeting

    Program: RBERN (Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network)

    Audience: ENL Program Administrators

    Dates: 3/11/2025

    At each Zoom session, Mid-State RBERN will share NYSED updates, address field questions from ENL program administrators, and share best practices to support all teachers of ELLs and MLs.

    84. SLS Council Meeting

    Program: School Library System

    Audience: School Library System Council Members

    Dates: 3/11/2025

    These meetings are attended by members of the SLS Advisory Council that have been chosen and elected by the Communication Coordinators committee. The SLS Council advises the School Library System and help create the Plan of Service and approves the SLS budget and Annual Report. All members of the SLS are welcome to attend but only member of the council may vote on recommendations. Please feel free to join us in person, or via Zoom

    85. Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Strategy for Effective and Long-Term Learning

    Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center at OCM BOCES

    Dates: 3/12/2025

    This training will help participants gain a greater understanding of the instructional practice of explicit instruction and how it can be effectively implemented with students. Throughout the training there will be a focus on deepening practitioners' understanding of why explicit instruction is beneficial for students with disabilities. Participants will describe and define the five essential practices common to explicit instruction while exploring resources designed to support the effective implementation of explicit instruction.

    86. New Arts Teacher Network #8- Virtual

    Program: Arts in Education

    Audience: New K-12 Art and Music Educators

    Dates: 3/12/2025

    The New Arts Teacher Network is designed for new art and music teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience. Our goal is to create a community for professional growth, support, and collaboration. Each meeting will explore current and relevant topics. Our virtual meetings will provide a space to share ideas and ask questions to improve their practice. We will meet via Zoom. We will meet every other month, in the morning and in person (August, October, December, February, April) We will meet virtually every other month from 3-5 pm. A relevant professional learning opportunity will be available following our morning in person meetings.

    87. SUPPORT ELL IDENTIFICATION PROCESS - Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener (MLS) New User Training for Spring 2025

    Program: RBERN (Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network)

    Audience: District and Building Intake and Registration Teams, ENL Teachers, Qualified Personnel Assigned to Support ELL Identification Process as Outlined in CR PART 154

    Dates: 3/12/2025

    The Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener (MLS) is a diagnostic tool used in the intake process for Newcomer students. It is a recommended tool for the identification of SIFE - Students with Interrupted / Inconsistent Formal Education. The MLS evaluates students' abilities in reading comprehension and math in their home language. The MLS can be accessed for free by all schools in New York State and is available in 19 languages. This introductory webinar provides an overview of the tests, a walkthrough of the website interface, and time for questions and answers. This session is 90 minutes.

    88. Virtual MTSS Professional Learning Community

    Program: Dignity Act

    Dates: 3/13/2025

    In this two-hour virtual session, we will talk about Tier 2 & 3 strategies to support positive student behavior within an MTSS framework.

    89. Mid-State RBERN New ENL Teacher Cohort Meeting

    Program: RBERN (Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network)

    Audience: New ENL Teachers less than 2 years in their roles

    Dates: 3/13/2025

    These one-hour virtual cohort meetings are designed to support new ENL Teachers in the Mid-State Region of New York. Participants will: -Collaborate with a network of ENL Teachers -Apply instructional strategies that support ELLs -Reflect on your professional growth and teaching experiences -Engage in meaningful conversations (Topics such as the ELL ID Process, Co-Teaching, Instructional Strategies for ELLs, Assessment, Graduation Requirements, and NYS Testing) -Support one another in the cohort
    This training provides trainers with updates to TCIS. This course is a 2-day course.

    91. Unlocking Multilingual Learners' (MLs) Potential in Social Studies and Science [Asynchronous]

    Program: RBERN eLearning - ONGOING Courses

    Audience: All educators

    Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 13, 2025)

    **Content available on March 18, 2025** In this online, asynchronous session, participants will explore research-based strategies for supporting Multilingual Learners in social students and science through scaffolded instruction and peer learning activities. Participants will walk away with instructional strategies they can apply immediately in their context to foster MLs' understanding of content and academic language development.

    92. Culturally Responsive Transition Planning (CRTP) Guide

    Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center at OCM BOCES

    Audience: Special and general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, school counselors, agency/community service providers, case managers, or families

    Dates: 3/18/2025

    During this training, participants will recognize the ways in which students' and families' backgrounds and cultures impact transition planning and learn culturally responsive strategies to support their students' learning as well as the transition from school to post-school activities. There will be frequent opportunities to engage in respectful, open discussions around the educational needs of students. Participants will leave with the tools necessary to engage culturally diverse students and families in the transition planning process.

    93. DEI Statewide Conference

    Program: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    Audience: All Educators

    Dates: 3/19/2025

    This hybrid conference will provide New York State administrators, DEI leaders, and educators with an opportunity to learn about how school districts across the state are aligning practices with the NYS Board of Regents Policy on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. New York State Education Department (NYSED) staff, along with partners from districts, will share current practices across the state in several key DEI areas, with opportunities for discussion and share out with colleagues.

    94. CNY NYSAWA Blossoming Authenticity-*Location TBD*

    Program: Leadership

    Dates: 3/19/2025

    Join the CNY NYSAWA team for a wonderful evening of networking, reflection and leadership development. Our goal for every event is to continue to support the growth of all women in leadership and making connections while supporting time for reflection and leadership development skills. NYSAWA Membership Price $50 Non-Member Price $60

    95. Coding Across the Curriculum: Unplugged

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 3/20/2025

    New
    Discover how to seamlessly integrate coding and computational thinking into any subject, (or realizing you are already working with the skills) from math and science to language arts and social studies. This hands-on workshop will explore practical strategies and engaging activities for K-12 teachers, regardless of prior coding experience. Leave with ready-to-use ideas and resources to empower your students with essential 21st-century skills.

    96. SEL Teacher Network

    Program: Dignity Act

    Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches

    Dates: 3/20/2025

    Educators are invited to join this network to engage in ongoing professional learning focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), as well as participate in regional collegial discussions regarding SEL implementation and best practices. The network will offer interactive activities designed to deepen understanding of SEL concepts, and effective strategies that can be to applied in the classroom setting.

    97. Administration and Scoring of the NYSESLAT *for New Scorers* @ OCM BOCES

    Program: RBERN (Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network)

    Audience: Educators of ELLs

    Dates: 3/24/2025

    In this full-day, in-person training session, teachers who are new to the administration and scoring of the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) will focus on the structure and design of the assessment, content and dimensions of the Speaking and Writing Rubrics with application to scoring practice with selected audio and written student responses, and how local writing scoring should be conducted.

    98. SEL 101

    Program: Dignity Act

    Audience: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators, Student Services

    Dates: 3/27/2025

    In November 2022, New York State established Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Benchmarks to enhance educational practices. Are you seeking effective ways to implement these benchmarks in your school or classroom? SEL 101 provides an in-depth exploration of the benchmarks, along with practical strategies for integrating SEL into your educational environment. Join us to discover innovative approaches that support the social and emotional development of your students while aligning with state standards.

    99. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) NO COST

    Program: Youth Development

    Audience: All School Staff

    Dates: 3/31/2025

    YMHFA is designed to teach adults ways to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Lunch will be provided

    100. New Arts Teacher Network #9

    Program: Arts in Education

    Audience: New K-12 Art and Music Educators,

    Dates: 4/1/2025

    The New Arts Teacher Network is designed for new art and music teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience. Our goal is to create a community for professional growth, support, and collaboration. Each meeting will explore current and relevant topics. April Agenda: Observations Spring Art Show and Concert Preparations Grades & Report Cards Classroom Management Field Trips The new teacher network will meet every month! We will meet every other month, in the morning and in person (August, October, December, February, April) We will meet virtually every other month. Time TBD. A relevant professional learning opportunity will be available following our morning in person meetings. This month we will have Advocating for the Arts. Sign up here https://www.mylearningplan.com/Instructor/Instructor.asp?M=M&I=4781783

    101. The Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Learning Standards Across the Lifespan: Connecting Knowledge to Skills

    Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center at OCM BOCES

    Audience: Special and general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, school counselors, agency/community service providers, case managers, or families

    Dates: 4/1/2025

    During this training, participants will review foundational New York State (NYS) Part 100 Regulations and field memos related to career exploration and development in the classroom. The presenter will share effective instructional design practices that can be used to teach academic and transition skills simultaneously across grade levels and content areas. Upon completion of the training participants will recognize how the CDOS learning standards support all of the Multiple Pathways to Graduation and Exiting Credentials.