Frontline Education

1. Book study: Navigating Autism by Temple Grandin, Ph. D and Debra Moore Ph.D

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All School Employees

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

International best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book.

2. Book study: Navigating Autism by Temple Grandin, Ph. D and Debra Moore Ph.D for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All School Employees

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

International best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book.

3. 3 Part Series: EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI MRTC & NYSASCD Partners

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

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

Facilitator: Monica Burns (Author) Audience: All Educators Session 1: Generating Ideas and Resources with AI Dive into the transformative role of AI in sparking creativity and streamlining resource development. This session highlights tools and strategies for generating lesson ideas, creating engaging learning materials, and fostering innovative thinking. Explore how AI can amplify teacher productivity while personalizing resources to support diverse classroom needs. Drawing from the second edition of EdTech Essentials, participants will gain practical insights and actionable techniques to bring these tools into their teaching practice. Session 2: Evaluating Digital Content with AI In a world flooded with digital resources, how can educators ensure quality and relevance? This session provides a framework for using AI to critically evaluate content, emphasizing equity, accessibility, and ethical considerations. Building on principles from the second edition, participants will learn how to assess AI tools and digital content for inclusivity, accuracy, and alignment with educational goals. Practical examples and connections to ISTE standards will guide attendees in selecting the most impactful resources for their students. Session 3: Curating Resources to Support Every Student Equity in education starts with accessible, personalized resources. This session focuses on leveraging AI-powered tools to curate and adapt materials that meet the needs of every learner. Drawing from updated examples in the second edition, participants will explore adaptive technologies, inclusive design, and strategies to create resource libraries that reflect diverse learning styles and cultural perspectives. Learn how to harness AI's potential to ensure no student is left behind.

4. Visible Learning as a Classroom Management Strategy

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators & TA's

Dates: 3/18/2025

Effective classroom management goes beyond rules-it's about creating an environment where students are active participants in their learning. In this PD, discover how John Hattie's Visible Learning framework can transform your classroom by empowering students to take ownership of their progress. Learn practical strategies to shift from traditional control to a collaborative, student-driven approach that not only improves behavior but also boosts student engagement and success.

5. Visible Learning as a Classroom Management Strategy for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators & TA's

Dates: 3/18/2025

Effective classroom management goes beyond rules-it's about creating an environment where students are active participants in their learning. In this PD, discover how John Hattie's Visible Learning framework can transform your classroom by empowering students to take ownership of their progress. Learn practical strategies to shift from traditional control to a collaborative, student-driven approach that not only improves behavior but also boosts student engagement and success.

6. Uplifting All Students: Statewide Conference- Equity, Opportunity, Access

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Administrators and Leaders

Dates: 3/19/2025

This in-person and virtual conference will provide NYS administrators, leaders, and educators with an opportunity to learn about how school districts across the state are implementing programs that enhance student identity and overall well-being, partnering with families and communities, and collaborating with a range of stakeholders to support all students. NYSED staff, along with partners from districts, will share current practices across the state in several key areas with opportunities for discussion and collaboration with colleagues. Lunch is included.

7. IEP Writing In Person Session #2 - Transitions

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 3/25/2025

Starting Soon

One hour session, focusing on equipping educators and IEP team members with the skills necessary to develop effective, individualized transition plans for students with disabilities.

8. IEP Writing Zoom Session #2 - Transitions

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 3/25/2025

Starting Soon

One hour session, focusing on equipping educators and IEP team members with the skills necessary to develop effective, individualized transition plans for students with disabilities.

9. CPI: Initial Nonviolent Crisis Intervention for Herkimer Elementary Staff Only

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 3/26/2025

NewStarting Soon

This workshop is designed for staff who need the INITIAL CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, particularly new employees. It is meant for those directly involved in crisis situations and focuses on teaching de-escalation techniques and non-restrictive interventions. The INITIAL training is delivered through blended learning, consisting of an online component and an in-person session. All staff who register for this workshop must first complete the online portion, for which a link will be provided. The online training covers the basic concepts of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, including definitions, concepts, and activities. The second portion involves a 3-hour in-person session. During this session, we will discuss how to apply the models and techniques learned online, and participants will practice these skills in the classroom. Staff will learn and practice physical training for CPI intervention, which includes physical interventions, disengagement techniques, and holding skills. It is important to note that completing the online portion is a prerequisite for participation in the in-person session. The in-person workshop will take place on March 26, 2025, from 12:15PM to 3:15PM at the Herkimer Elementary School. The course fee is $60.00, billed directly to your district.

10. CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention REFRESHER training for Herkimer Elementary Staff Only

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 3/26/2025

NewStarting Soon

This workshop is for staff who have completed the initial training and require a REFRESHER. To continue being CPI-qualified, you must take a yearly refresher. This workshop will review the basic concepts of responding to various crisis levels and the corresponding intervention. To receive a CPI blue card, staff must demonstrate competency in CPI concepts and interventions. You must have completed the initial CPI training to attend this refresher course. This workshop will be offered on March 26, 2025 at Herkimer Elementary School from 12:15 PM to 3:15 PM. The cost is $45.00, and it will be billed directly to your department or district.

11. IEP Writing In Person Session #3 - Goal Writing

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 4/1/2025

One hour session with the goal to equip educators and IEP team members with the knowledge and skills needed to write clear, measurable, and legally compliant IEP goals that support students with disabilities in achieving academic and functional success.

12. IEP Writing Zoom Session #3 - Goal Writing

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 4/1/2025

One hour session with the goal to equip educators and IEP team members with the knowledge and skills needed to write clear, measurable, and legally compliant IEP goals that support students with disabilities in achieving academic and functional success.

13. RTI in NYS: Looking Back, Looking Forward Premier Event with NYSASCD Partners

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 4/2/2025

Facilitator: Dr. Heidi Bevereine-Curry RTI was once the hottest topic in reading education, but failed to produce impressive results, according to a national study and NAEP scores. Why didn't RTI live up to its promise? How does RTI/MTSS intersect with current attention to the science of reading? What can we salvage from the original research and intent that precipitated RTI as we move forward to empower educators and increase student literacy achievement? This energetic, research-based 90-minute session will re-ground us the RTI/MTSS reality.

14. Suicide Safety for Teachers and School Staff for Herkimer BOCES and 10 Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 4/3/2025

Join us to increase your awareness about suicide prevention in schools, to feel empowered to understand your role in identification and prevention, and to develop a plan to support your school's efforts in preventing suicidal behaviors among students. Following the training, participants will be able to: 1) Identify warning signs of suicide 2) Understand the critical and limited role of faculty 3) Become familiar with school procedures for referring students 4) Be more informed about suicide 5) Reinforce protective factors 6) Understand how suicide prevention can be applied in mental health education This FREE workshop is open to Herkimer BOCES Employees and the 10 Component School Districts.

15. Suicide Safety for Teachers and School Staff for Non-components Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 4/3/2025

Join us to increase your awareness about suicide prevention in schools, to feel empowered to understand your role in identification and prevention, and to develop a plan to support your school's efforts in preventing suicidal behaviors among students. Following the training, participants will be able to: 1) Identify warning signs of suicide 2) Understand the critical and limited role of faculty 3) Become familiar with school procedures for referring students 4) Be more informed about suicide 5) Reinforce protective factors 6) Understand how suicide prevention can be applied in mental health education This FREE workshop

16. CSE Chair Meeting (April)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: CSE Chairs & Directors of Special Education

Dates: 4/3/2025

These meetings are reserved for Herkimer County component school district CSE Chairs and Directors of Special Education. Attendees will have an opportunity to remain up-to-date with current topics from the New York State Education Department and local partnerships.

17. SafeTALK for Herkimer BOCES, Component and Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 4/3/2025

LivingWorks safeTALK is a four-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it's the world's fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course. The cost is FREE!

18. Book Study on Rex Ogle's Free Lunch

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators of all kind

Dates: 4/4/2025 to 4/30/2025

Rex Ogle's memoir of being in sixth grade in the Free Lunch Program. Free on Audible right now, this is a powerful read about growing up hispanic in poverty: the role of school, their self-consciousness, and what they need to heal from abuse.

19. Book Study on Rex Ogle's Free Lunch NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators of all kind

Dates: 4/4/2025 to 4/30/2025

Rex Ogle's memoir of being in sixth grade in the Free Lunch Program. Free on Audible right now, this is a powerful read about growing up hispanic in poverty: the role of school, their self-consciousness, and what they need to heal from abuse.

20. Helping Students At Risk for Suicide for Herkimer BOCES, Component & Non-Component District Staff

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 4/10/2025

The workshop was developed by collaborating with the NYSASP, SPCNY, and Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention. HSAR is designed to improve skills, processes, and protocol for helping students at risk for suicide through: This training will: 1. Equipping educators with tools, knowledge, and skills to assist students having thoughts of suicide or engaging in suicidal behavior. 2. It is understanding the value of pre-planning and standardized procedures for intervention. 3. Identifying the value of collaboration and shared decision-making between school mental health professionals, community providers, and students and their families. 4. Reviewing documentation of suicide intervention. 5. Preparing to implement standardized procedures that reflect best-practice intervention. Registration is opened to School professionals, including psychologists, school counselors, social workers, school administrators who are involved in the helping process when a student may be at risk for suicide, and community mental health providers who work with and in schools. Course Length: 6 hours Location: Gateway Center Bridge room, 420 E. German St. Herkimer, NY Cost: FREE

21. K-12 Regional Leaders Meeting (April 2025)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 4/10/2025

Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

22. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 4/10/2025

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This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

23. Building Thinking Classrooms in Math - Crash Course

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 4/10/2025

Peter Liljedahl's 2021 book "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics" provides 14 teaching practices for enhancing learning in all math classrooms K through 12. Participate in a crash course of his ideas, collaborate with local educators on implementation in your classroom, and spend time diving into example tasks to understand the activities from a student's lens.

24. Building Thinking Classrooms in Math - Crash Course for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 4/10/2025

Peter Liljedahl's 2021 book "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics" provides 14 teaching practices for enhancing learning in all math classrooms K through 12. Participate in a crash course of his ideas, collaborate with local educators on implementation in your classroom, and spend time diving into example tasks to understand the activities from a student's lens.

25. Youth Mental Health First Aid for Herkimer BOCES Staff & 10 Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 4/14/2025 to 4/15/2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): Assess for risk of suicide or harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, encourage appropriate professional help, and encourage self-help and other support strategies. This training will be divided into two 3-hour in-person sessions. The first session will be held on April 14, 2025, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, and the second session will be held on April 15, 2025, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. A short online (approx. 1 hour or less) portion must be completed before the first in-person session. Access to the online portion will be provided to you once you enroll. Both sessions will be held at the Gateway Center, 420 E. German St, Herkimer, NY, 2nd floor, Bridge Room. This registration is for Herkimer BOCES Staff and the 10 Component School Districts. The cost is $60, billed directly to your department or district. For any questions, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

26. Youth Mental Health First Aid for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 4/14/2025 to 4/15/2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): Assess for risk of suicide or harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, encourage appropriate professional help, and encourage self-help and other support strategies. This training will be divided into two 3-hour in-person sessions. The first session will be held on April 14, 2025, from 8:30am to 12:00pm, and the second session will be held on April 15, 2025, from 8:30am to 12:00pm. A short online (approx. 1 hour or less) portion must be completed before the first in-person session. Access to the online portion will be provided to you once you enroll. Both sessions will be held at the Gateway Center, 420 E. German St, Herkimer, NY, 2nd floor, Bridge Room. The cost is $60. For any questions, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

27. Podcasting in Education: Engage, Create, and Collaborate

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/30/2025

Unlock the power of podcasting to enhance discussions, foster critical thinking, and build key skills like communication and collaboration. In this hands-on PD, learn how to integrate podcasts into your teaching to create authentic, engaging learning experiences.

28. Podcasting in Education: Engage, Create, and Collaborate for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/30/2025

Unlock the power of podcasting to enhance discussions, foster critical thinking, and build key skills like communication and collaboration. In this hands-on PD, learn how to integrate podcasts into your teaching to create authentic, engaging learning experiences.

29. CSE Chair Meeting (May)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: CSE Chairs & Directors of Special Education

Dates: 5/8/2025

These meetings are reserved for Herkimer County component school district CSE Chairs and Directors of Special Education. Attendees will have an opportunity to remain up-to-date with current topics from the New York State Education Department and local partnerships.

30. DASA 6 Hour Certification Course for Herkimer BOCES and 10 Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 5/14/2025

This six-hour course is required for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Upon completion, Herkimer BOCES will report your completion electronically. The class has two portions. The first portion is a 3-hour online piece completed via Google Classroom. Instructions on how to access the classroom will be emailed to you. THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM PORTION OF THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE DUE DATE BEFORE THE SECOND IN-PERSON SESSION!!!! If the online piece is not completed prior to the in-person session, you will not be granted credit for the course. The second portion will be held in person at the Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room, on May 14, 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. When: May 14, 2025 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room Time: 3 - 6 pm Cost: Free for Employees of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES and any of the 10 component districts Registration cut-off is May 8, 2025, NO EXCEPTIONS. *Please remember that the 3-hour Google Classroom session must be completed before the in-person session at the WEB Complex, or you won't be able to attend the in-person session. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, Safety Services, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

31. DASA 6 hour Certification Course for Non-components Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 5/14/2025

This six-hour course is required for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Upon completion, Herkimer BOCES will report your completion electronically. The class has two portions. The first portion is a 3-hour online piece completed via Google Classroom. Instructions on how to access the classroom will be emailed to you. THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM PORTION OF THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE DUE DATE BEFORE THE SECOND IN-PERSON SESSION!!!! If the online piece is not completed prior to the in-person session, you will not be granted credit for the course. The second portion will be held in person at the Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room, on May 14, 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. When: May 14, 2025 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room Time: 3 - 6 pm Cost: $90.00 for Non-Component districts of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES. Please make check payable to Herkimer BOCES, and write "Dignity Act Certification Course” in the memo section. Please mail payment to Adam Hutchinson, Herkimer BOCES, Supervisor of Safety Services, 352 Gros Blvd, Herkimer, NY 13350. Registration cut-off is May 8, 2025, NO EXCEPTIONS. *Please remember that the 3-hour Google Classroom session must be completed before the in-person session at the WEB Complex, or you won't be able to attend the in-person session. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, Safety Services, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

32. Open at the Close

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 5/20/2025

Slow and steady instructional design. You don't start blindly training for the Boilermaker Road Race without knowing the length, the time limit, and the course details. Join us to explore purposeful strategies to help your students reach the finish line.

33. Open at the Close for NON-COMONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 5/20/2025

Slow and steady instructional design. You don't start blindly training for the Boilermaker Road Race without knowing the length, the time limit, and the course details. Join us to explore purposeful strategies to help your students reach the finish line.

34. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2025)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/21/2025

Elementary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

35. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2025)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/22/2025

Secondary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

36. Teaching Through Grief, Loss, and Uncertainty: Reframing the Pressure to Always Be "Okay"

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators, TA's & Staff

Dates: 5/30/2025

To support educators in navigating personal grief, loss, and uncertainty in a way that does not sacrifice their well-being or effectiveness as teachers. This session will focus on reframing the societal expectation that educators must always be "okay” and explore strategies for teaching compassionately while embracing vulnerability.

37. Teaching Through Grief, Loss, and Uncertainty: Reframing the Pressure to Always Be "Okay" for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators, TA's & Staff

Dates: 5/30/2025

To support educators in navigating personal grief, loss, and uncertainty in a way that does not sacrifice their well-being or effectiveness as teachers. This session will focus on reframing the societal expectation that educators must always be "okay” and explore strategies for teaching compassionately while embracing vulnerability.

38. CSE Chair Meeting (June)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: CSE Chairs & Directors of Special Education

Dates: 6/5/2025

These meetings are reserved for Herkimer County component school district CSE Chairs and Directors of Special Education. Attendees will have an opportunity to remain up-to-date with current topics from the New York State Education Department and local partnerships.

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