Frontline Education

1. Teach 2 Lead Professional Development Series

Program: School Development Services

Audience: New or slightly new CTE teachers

Dates: 8/21/2024 to 5/2/2025

CTE New Teacher Training-ACTEA Zone 3 is offering a new CTE teacher orientation and training. The training will cover instructional strategies for planning curriculum, lesson planning, classroom management and grading for new or slightly new CTE teachers.

2. 2024-2025 CSE/CPSE Chairpersons Meetings

Program: WSWHE BOCES Exceptional Learners (ELD)

Audience: CSE/CPSE Chairpersons

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 5/22/2025

Monthly meeting of CSE/CPSE chairpersons from WSWHE component districts. This full day meeting provides critical updates for CSE/CPSE chairpersons from the BOCES and NYSED. Opportunities are also provided for collaboration, problem solving, regional planning and professional learning. This year's meetings will focus on Special Education "How-To's" for chairpersons to bring back key learning for implementation in district. A monthly newsletter with upcoming topics is sent to registrants prior to each meeting. This meeting is intended for chairpersons within the WSWHE BOCES supervisory region. Requests for districts outside the WSWHE region should be sent to Kelly Sheppard, Director for Exceptional Learners at ksheppard@wswheboces.org Septmeber: Special education process and procedures aligned with regulation at the district level October: Continuum of Services; Special Education & Home School Regulations November: Understanding disabilities, most updated perspectives/information January: Learner variability; ENL and Special Education crossovers and connections

3. Curriculum and Assessment Council

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Leadership of the 31 Component Districts in the WSWHE Region

Dates: 9/23/2024 to 6/6/2025

This series of meetings will provide training, support, and updates to the 31 member districts of the WSWHE BOCES. Sessions will include topics linked directly to curriculum, instruction, assessment and technology. Participants will be added to the regional listserv to ensure materials are shared.

4. Wellness, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (W.I.D.E.) Regional Network

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: District and School Leaders designated to represent their district. Prior approval by your district's superintendent is required.

Dates: 10/18/2024 to 5/6/2025

This group is for school leaders in the WSWHE BOCES Region identified as the point of contact for DEI work within the district. This group will meet bi-monthly to help build understandings, resources & tools for a regional approach to DEI that focuses on: Welcoming & Affirming Environments, Inclusive Curriculum & Assessment, High Expectations & Rigorous Instruction, and Ongoing Professional Learning. Regional Network meetings will focus on priorities established by the Network in Spring 2024 which include: 1) Professional Learning through book study: 2) Working Groups for the development of tools, resources, and professional learning activities to be used by network members to support local and regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion implementation: Prioritized focus areas for 2024 - 2025 include: Data & Equity Reporting; Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment; Recruitment, Hiring & Retention Practices; Elevating Student Voices 3) Sharing of promising practices & supporting the extension of learning to others in the region.

5. Improving Student Attendance Symposium: Student re-engagement by improving school climate and building positive relationships with our students and community

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Staff dealing with Students and Attendance

Dates: 12/16/2024 to 5/15/2025

This series will focus on presenting effective prevention/intervention strategies for dealing with chronic absenteeism including guest speakers from school districts, community service agencies including representatives from New York State Education Department and Countywide agencies. The series will consist of one day long workshop with six monthly panel discussions to follow.

6. LETRS Units 2-4 Cohort 2

Program: School Development Services

Audience: 2024-2025 Cohort

Dates: 1/9/2025 to 4/30/2025

The LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is professional learning that provides educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats, Dr. Carol Tolman, and Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, it is a flexible literacy professional learning solution for educators and administrators. LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language.

7. SoR Microcredential Discussion Group - School Librarians in Regional Cohort

Program: School Library Services

Audience: WSWHE School Librarians already registered for New Paltz Course

Dates: 2/3/2025 to 6/17/2025

Closed

As part of the SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Microcredential that librarians in the area are currently participating in, the cohort will meet to discuss the coursework, practical applications of the information learned, and how school librarians can use their learning to teach their students and support the other educators in the school. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of the Science of Reading and how to apply it through these virtual meetings over the course of the microcredential course.

8. Wilson Fundations Level 1 Virtual Launch- 3/12/25 9:00-2:00 (4 hours)

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Granville and Whitehall Teachers Only

Dates: 3/12/2025

Fundations Level 1 Virtual Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations Level 1 curriculum. This full day workshop is highly interactive and designed to allow for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussions. The workshop covers an overview of the program, a dive into the materials and resources needed to teach Fundations Level 1, a look at how to use the Teacher's Manual, practice planning a lesson, and wraps up with a chance to debrief and look at "next steps” that will help participants kick off their Fundations instruction.

9. Wilson Level 2 Fundations Virtual Launch- 3/14/25 10:00-3:00 ET (4 hours) **(this session is listed as central time 9:00-2:00)

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Granville and Whitehall Teachers Only

Dates: 3/14/2025

Fundations Level 2 Virtual Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations Level 2 curriculum. This full day workshop is highly interactive and designed to allow for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussions. The workshop covers an overview of the program, a dive into the materials and resources needed to teach Fundations Level 2, a look at how to use the Teacher's Manual, practice planning a lesson, and wraps up with a chance to debrief and look at "next steps” that will help participants kick off their Fundations instruction.

10. Thinkering Collective Fellowship

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 3/17/2025

The Thinkering Collective was created by a group of education changemakers with a shared mission to redefine success in learning by focusing on creativity, curiosity, and meaningful community impact. Through our fellowship, educators gain tools and strategies to create personalized, inquiry-based experiences that spark student potential and drive real-world change. Together, we're shaping the future of education. As a Fellow you will: 1. Engage in exclusive, hands-on programming led by top industry experts associated with the Collective. 2. Access a suite of all Thinkering products and partner services to transform classrooms and impact communities. 3. Be a part of a global network of industry leaders and organizations, collaborating, learning and leveraging collective expertise. Join this fellowship to learn about inquiry-based education that fosters meaningful community impact. Date of course completion will be between March 1- August 1st.

11. Asynchronous Book Study: Math Fact Fluency

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Whitehall Teachers Only Please

Dates: 3/24/2025

Mastering the basic facts for the four operations is an essential goal for all students. Most educators would agree that success at higher levels of math hinges on this fundamental skill. Explore the best ways to acquire these skills, including activities, games, and formative assessment tools. Dates: March 24-May 30

12. SLSA Orientation Series

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Library System Directors

Dates: 4/25/2025 to 5/29/2025

Join us for a three part orientation series for SLS directors that covers topics relevant to new SLS Directors including budgets, regulations, working in a BOCES/Big5, and more. Participants will leave with a better understanding of their role as an SLS Director and how to be effective in their job.

13. Asynchronous Session: Lead Evaluator of Principals-Annual Refresher

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: District Administrators that are Lead Evaluators of Principals

Dates: 5/1/2025

Starting Soon

This refresher is designed for current lead evaluators of principals who are seeking to fulfill annual training requirements for updates and annual recertification/renewal as a Lead Evaluator of Principals in accordance with their district APPR plans. Activities are aligned to the nine required training components. This Annual REFRESHER session will only provide recertification as Lead Evaluator of Principals. Attendees who have never been initially certified as a Lead Evaluator of Principals in prior school years must attend the Initial Lead Evaluator of Teachers 3 Part Series if they have never been appointed as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers previously and then attend a 1 day Initial Lead Evaluator of Principals to fulfill district APPR requirements for Lead Evaluators of Principals. Attendees who have been previously certified as Lead Evaluator of Teachers in prior roles only need to have completed the 1 day Initial for Lead Evaluators of Principals. Contact Cecilia Dansereau-Rumley with questions or to determine if this is the right session for you.

14. Lead Evaluator of Teachers-Annual Refresher- Self- Paced Course (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 District and School Administrators with Evaluation Responsiblities

Dates: 5/1/2025

Starting Soon

This refresher course is designed for current lead evaluators of teachers who are seeking to fulfill annual training requirements for updates and annual recertification/renewal as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers in accordance with their district APPR plans. Activities are aligned to the nine required training components. This Annual REFRESHER Session will only provide recertification as Lead Evaluator of Teachers. Attendees who have never been initially certified as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers in prior school years must attend the Initial 3 Part Series to fulfill district APPR requirements for Lead Evaluators. Contact Cecilia Dansereau-Rumley with questions or to determine if this is the right session for you. This is a self- paced course from 05/01/2025-05/31/2025. Participants must complete all parts of the sessions during this window to receive credit.

15. NYSED Blue Ribbon Commission's Portrait of a Graduate (Asynchronous Session)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom & PPS staff, leaders

Dates: 5/1/2025

Starting Soon

The NYS Blue Ribbon Commission has been working since Fall of 2020 to analyze the current educational system in NYS and the requirements in place to earn a high school diploma. In Fall 2023, the BRC presented a set of 12 recommendations to Commissioner Rosa and the Board of Regents for consideration to transform the long established system to be future focused, and better serve the needs of the diverse student population across New York State to become prepared for college, careers, and civic engagement. Once adopted, the NYSED will establish implementation actions and timelines for educators at the local level. This session will provide an introduction to the main transformative recommendation, the proposed NYS Portrait of a Graduate. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to identify the 7 defining characteristics of the student profile & their relationship to the future NYS graduation requirements. Participants will be able to begin to connect their local practices at the district, school, and classroom level to determine individual and collective readiness steps.

16. Unpacking the NYS Media Literacy Toolkit for Educators - Repeat Offering

Program: School Library Services

Audience: All educators and administrators

Dates: 5/7/2025

In January 2025, the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services shared the Media Literacy Toolkit for Educators with several stakeholder groups across the state. Join us as we unpack this toolkit and find practical ways in which this information can be incorporated into what you are already doing. In addition, you may be surprised to learn that there is already a professional in your school who is doing this work. Participants will leave with a working understanding of the toolkit and its practical uses in schools.

17. Empowering All Students through Media Decoding - Project Look Sharp

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School librarians accepted into the online course

Dates: 5/8/2025

Closed

The course will start with a 90-minute live online zoom session on Thursday March 6th from 7:00-8:30pm that will be led by the co-founders of Project Look Sharp and CMD, Chris Sperry and Cyndy Scheibe, Lake George school librarian and CMD trainer, Bridget Crossman, and School Library Director, Kerrie Burch. It will be interactive, with a few break-out sessions, and will lay down the basics of media literacy and constructivist media decoding (CMD), with an overview of how librarians can use it in their own work with students and in collaborations with classroom teachers. Course participants must attend this session. * For the next nine weeks, the work will be self-paced based on four modules (one released every 2-3 weeks), each focused on specific aspects of leading a CMD, and including some short readings, videos, and interactive elements to practice what you're learning. We anticipate that the amount of work involved will take about 15 hours, including the two 90 minute Zoom sessions, 2 1/2 hours per self-paced module (10 hours for 4 modules), plus writing an activity Plan. * As part of that work, participants will develop their own Activity Plan for leading a media decoding lesson and will need to try it out with a group of students sometime in April. Chris Sperry will be facilitating the course and tracking participant online reflections. There will be an optional individual coaching session with Chris or Bridget. * The course will end with another 90-minute live online zoom session Thursday May 8th from 7:00-8:30pm that will again be led by Chris, Cyndy, Bridget and Kerrie. Course participants must attend this session. We'll talk about how to build on this training and how to stay connected with us and other librarians involved in CMD.

18. An Overview of NYSED Numeracy Briefs

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Administrators and Numeracy Leaders

Dates: 5/13/2025

We invite you to join us on May 13, 2025, for a day of learning and professional discussion on mathematics! The New York State Education Department will release a new series of numeracy briefs, developed by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, that focus on evidence-based practices for teaching mathematics. The agenda includes an overview of each of the eight numeracy briefs, with time to reflect and discuss with colleagues. This event, which will be held at Queensbury High School, in the Queensbury Room, will offer in-person discussion and presentations, and will provide New York State administrators and numeracy leaders with specific and useful information to support high-quality teaching of mathematics across grades PK-12. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person. Districts are encouraged to limit their teams to no more than three members due to seating constraints. Registration fee will cover the cost of materials and lunch.

19. TLC End of School Year: Inventory, Weeding, and Other Tasks

Program: School Library Services

Audience: WSWHE librarians and library staff using TLC for their automation system

Dates: 5/13/2025

New

Wondering what should be on your radar, and how to go about those things? This one-hour session will take you through some highlights. We'll touch on inventory, deleting/withdrawing, and other checklist items. We'll also get a quick overview of what kinds of tasks library staff can do in TLC to wrap up the year or tinker over the summer, versus tasks that are now automated via SLS and TLC.

20. School Library System Communication Coordinator Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES Region

Dates: 5/15/2025

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

21. Engaging Technology Integration

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 5/15/2025

Let's get engaged! Let's foster creative and engaging technology integration through playful exploration and collaborative activities. Participants will discover how to leverage readily available digital tools to enhance learning experiences, focusing on practical application and immediate implementation. Through interactive challenges and hands-on projects, attendees will leave with a toolkit of strategies and a renewed enthusiasm for integrating technology in meaningful ways.

22. Using AI to Cover the Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 5/20/2025

Let's explore how the AI tools available can enhance the integration of the computer science and digital fluency standards. Let's engage in activities that cover the vocabulary, core skills, and foster critical thinking. We will move beyond basic tech tool training, and explore actual application of these tools to promote digital literacy.

23. Curriculum Associates- Reading Revolution: Explore Today's Trends and Tomorrow's Innovations

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Literacy Educators

Dates: 5/21/2025

Join us for a lunch and learn to celebrate new innovations in teaching, assessment, and strategies that are driving student success in schools across the country.

Topics include:

Using high-quality instructional materials to support the Science of Reading

Next-generation fluency work powered by child-friendly voice recognition from SoapBox Labs

Mosaico Fundamentos for Grades K-2, focusing on foundational skills in bilingual/biliterate classrooms and adaptive interventions for older striving readers

An exclusive sneak peek into Curriculum Associates' upcoming core program for Grades K-6, Magnetic Literacy. Launching 2026

24. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 5/22/2025

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

25. TCIS Revision Update

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School Staff

Dates: 5/28/2025 to 5/29/2025

Closed

Participants will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the TCIS curriculum necessary to deliver the training to staff in their schools. Participants will have the chance to participate, practice, and receive feedback in conducting activities to gain immediate training experience. Training techniques such as role plays, small group discussions, reflective exercises, conducting practice sessions, and using audiovisual aids will be demonstrated. The curriculum is evidence-informed and trauma-sensitive. Participants will receive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCIS training program for their school district. Updates are for the certified TCI trainers and the refreshers are used in direct training for the staff. Therefore, certified TCI trainers needing to renew their certification will need to sign up for a TCI update. TCIS trainers are required to attend and successfully complete a TCIS update every two years in North America, Bermuda, and Australia, and every year in OCFS agencies in New York State and in the United Kingdom and Ireland to maintain their certification status.

26. SLS Mentor Program Meeting #4

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the SLS Mentor Program

Dates: 5/28/2025

One of four meetings for school librarians in the WSWHE BOCES School Library System Mentor program. Meeting agendas are determined by the needs of the librarians and include topics such as classroom management, curriculum development, collaboration, library program improvement, and more. Participants will be able to apply knowledge gained during each session to their library program when they return to the library.

27. Creating a Sustainable MTSS Framework

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Administrators, Intervention Coordinators/Instructors, K-12 Teachers

Dates: 5/29/2025

This professional development session provides educational leaders and teacher teams with a comprehensive guide to designing, implementing, and maintaining a sustainable Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations and practical strategies needed to create a system that is adaptable, data-driven, and responsive to the diverse needs of all learners. Through interactive activities, collaborative discussions, and real-world case studies, educators will learn how to integrate MTSS within their school culture to promote ongoing improvement and long-term student success.

28. Asynchronous Session: Lead Evaluator of Principals-Annual Refresher

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: District Administrators that are Lead Evaluators of Principals

Dates: 6/2/2025

This refresher is designed for current lead evaluators of principals who are seeking to fulfill annual training requirements for updates and annual recertification/renewal as a Lead Evaluator of Principals in accordance with their district APPR plans. Activities are aligned to the nine required training components. This Annual REFRESHER session will only provide recertification as Lead Evaluator of Principals. Attendees who have never been initially certified as a Lead Evaluator of Principals in prior school years must attend the Initial Lead Evaluator of Teachers 3 Part Series if they have never been appointed as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers previously and then attend a 1 day Initial Lead Evaluator of Principals to fulfill district APPR requirements for Lead Evaluators of Principals. Attendees who have been previously certified as Lead Evaluator of Teachers in prior roles only need to have completed the 1 day Initial for Lead Evaluators of Principals. Contact Cecilia Dansereau-Rumley with questions or to determine if this is the right session for you.

29. Lead Evaluator of Teachers-Annual Refresher- Self- Paced Course (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 District and School Administrators with Evaluation Responsiblities

Dates: 6/2/2025

This refresher course is designed for current lead evaluators of teachers who are seeking to fulfill annual training requirements for updates and annual recertification/renewal as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers in accordance with their district APPR plans. Activities are aligned to the nine required training components. This Annual REFRESHER Session will only provide recertification as Lead Evaluator of Teachers. Attendees who have never been initially certified as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers in prior school years must attend the Initial 3 Part Series to fulfill district APPR requirements for Lead Evaluators. Contact Cecilia Dansereau-Rumley with questions or to determine if this is the right session for you. This is a self- paced course from 06/01/2025-06/30/2025. Participants must complete all parts of the sessions during this window to receive credit.

30. NYSED Blue Ribbon Commission's Portrait of a Graduate (Asynchronous Session)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom & PPS staff, leaders

Dates: 6/2/2025

The NYS Blue Ribbon Commission has been working since Fall of 2020 to analyze the current educational system in NYS and the requirements in place to earn a high school diploma. In Fall 2023, the BRC presented a set of 12 recommendations to Commissioner Rosa and the Board of Regents for consideration to transform the long established system to be future focused, and better serve the needs of the diverse student population across New York State to become prepared for college, careers, and civic engagement. Once adopted, the NYSED will establish implementation actions and timelines for educators at the local level. This asynchronous session will provide an introduction to the main transformative recommendation, the proposed NYS Portrait of a Graduate. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to identify the 7 defining characteristics of the student profile & their relationship to the future NYS graduation requirements. Participants will be able to begin to connect their local practices at the district, school, and classroom level to determine individual and collective readiness steps.

31. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 6/2/2025

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

32. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: 6/2/2025

This online course will teach participants to report any suspected child abuse or maltreatment. In New York State, specific professionals are "mandated" by law to report cases of suspected child abuse and maltreatment. Participants will fulfill requirements mandated in the New York State Education Department Education Law Title VIII Article 130 Sub article 2 §6507 Administration by the Education Department Paragraph 3(a). This training is approved by NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

33. Canva for Image Editing

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 6/3/2025

Join this microtraining on using Canva to create and edit photos. We will explore the AI tools, the cropping tools, and design images together in this quick one hour session. Come with questions and a photo you would like to edit as design together.

34. Collaborate & Integrate: Crafting Dynamic Vocabulary Instruction with EdTech Tools

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Pre-K-12 educators or administrators

Dates: 6/3/2025

We invite educators, department and grade level teams to join us for this interactive workshop to collaborate, share ideas, and create a comprehensive vocabulary integration calendar that aligns subject specific standards and connects across all content areas.

Participants will explore a variety of educational technology tools designed to enhance vocabulary instruction and engage students in meaningful learning experiences. Through hands-on activities, educators will learn how to seamlessly incorporate these tools into their existing curriculum, ensuring that vocabulary instruction is not only effective but also engaging for all learners.

By the end of the session, participants will leave with a collaborative vocabulary calendar and practical strategies to implement technology in their vocabulary lessons, fostering a deeper understanding and retention of vocabulary among their students. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your vocabulary instruction and empower your students to thrive!

This session is designed for all Pre-K-12 educators or administrators. Lunch is on your own.

35. Overview of High School Physical Science: Chemistry and Physics: Performance Level Descriptions

Program: School Development Services

Audience: High School Physical Science: Chemistry and Physical Science Teachers or Administrators

Dates: 6/3/2025

This focused 3-hour professional development session is designed specifically for high school Chemistry and Physics teachers and leaders in New York State. Participants will explore the Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs) for High School Physical Science, delving into their critical role in communicating the specific knowledge and skills expected of students to demonstrate proficiency in each Learning Standard for Science. The PLDs are foundational for fostering rich discussions around student performance and instructional strategies that elevate learning. Educators will learn how the PLDs elucidate the progression of learning within the subject area and clarify student performance on New York State assessments. By understanding the continuum of performance levels-from those who meet standards with distinction to those who do not demonstrate sufficient knowledge or skills-participants will be better equipped to assess and support student learning effectively. This session aims to enhance educators' ability to interpret and utilize the PLDs, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes in Chemistry and Physics.

36. School Violence Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: 6/3/2025

Project S.A.V.E. is a two-hour course that is required for certification of professionals who work in the schools in New York State. It was developed as a response to the ever-increasing violence in our schools. This workshop will provide school personnel with awareness of violence prevention and intervention skills and techniques that they can use.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

37. School Safety Program Information Session

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Leaders, Staff in charge of safety

Dates: 6/4/2025

In this information session, leaders will learn about a comprehensive School Safety Program, developed specifically for schools in New York. Attendees will learn how implementing the A-Z safety platform will allow districts to be fully compliant with SAVE Legislation, Dignity Act, and Alyssa's Law.

38. Regional Health PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 6/5/2025

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Health PLC to develop and enrich curriculums, enhance resources and collectively build a Repository for our region while continuing to ensure lessons are aligned to NYS Learning Standards. Collectively the participants will build a bank of regional resources and assessments that will be shared to meet the needs of students throughout the region.

39. STEM Cohort - In Person

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 6/5/2025

The STEM Cohort is a professional development opportunity for teachers and district leaders to deepen their understanding of STEM education. Participants will explore effective STEM lessons, units, and products, share resources, and learn from peers and experts in the field. Additionally, the cohort will focus on integrating the CSDF standards into their STEM units, ensuring alignment with curriculum expectations.

40. Educational Technology Cohort - In Person

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 6/5/2025

The Educational Technology Cohort provides a platform for coaches, educators, and leaders from local school districts to collaborate and learn together. By focusing on the CSDF standards, the cohort will explore lessons, units, the latest educational technologies, curriculum alignment, and more.

41. TCIS Revision Update (Group 2)

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School Staff

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

Participants will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the TCIS curriculum necessary to deliver the training to staff in their schools. Participants will have the chance to participate, practice, and receive feedback in conducting activities to gain immediate training experience. Training techniques such as role plays, small group discussions, reflective exercises, conducting practice sessions, and using audiovisual aids will be demonstrated. The curriculum is evidence-informed and trauma-sensitive. Participants will receive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCIS training program for their school district. Updates are for the certified TCI trainers and the refreshers are used in direct training for the staff. Therefore, certified TCI trainers needing to renew their certification will need to sign up for a TCI update. TCIS trainers are required to attend and successfully complete a TCIS update every two years in North America, Bermuda, and Australia, and every year in OCFS agencies in New York State and in the United Kingdom and Ireland to maintain their certification status.

42. Dignity for all Students Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

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

Individuals must complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training workshop for educator certification in New York State. The training addresses harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention in schools. The length of the training is at least six clock hours and the cost is $100.
The goals of this workshop are to:
Understand the intent components, and operational definitions of the Dignity Act
Develop sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations
Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior
Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors
Understand diversity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases.
This workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.

43. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: 6/26/2025

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

44. Creative Coding & Storytelling

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 7/21/2025 to 7/25/2025

Creative Coding & Storytelling PD is a free virtual summer course for K-12 educators interested in using coding to enhance storytelling and cross-curricular learning. Through hands-on projects-including interactive stories, apps, and escape room games-participants will explore core coding concepts while supporting literacy, digital citizenship, and classroom engagement. Highlights include a special session on culturally responsive storytelling, AI-powered lesson planning, and an interactive graphic novel "choose your own adventure" project with a guest STEM graphic novelist. Educators will leave with a custom lesson plan ready to use and a free Elementari Educator Plan. Runs July 21-25, 2025. For more information, visit this site: https://elementari.com/pathfinders-summer-pd-2025/. Learn more about Elementari here: https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-elementari-how-to-use-it-to-teach

45. EdTech Camp - Building Innovative Classrooms

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 7/29/2025 to 7/31/2025

Educators and EduLeaders it's time to go to camp! This is an opportunity to explore possibilities with emerging technologies, including AI and research-based instructional strategies together. Through keynotes, breakouts, and project based learning, we will explore ways to make our classrooms more innovative, more creative, and more collaborative. Be ready for a hands on camp like experience! Keynote topics: The When, the Why and the How of using technology. The NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards in the age of AI. Play Based Learning - exploring engagement and computational thinking strategies to impact learning

46. Dignity Act Coordinator Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Dignity Act Coordinators

Dates: 8/5/2025

The Dignity for All Students Act is a state law intended to create a learning environment free of bullying, harassment, and discrimination for ALL students. This is not an easy task. Implementation requires policies and procedures as well as intentional actions to create a safe and supportive school climate where all students know they are valued members of the school community. An integral component of successful implementation is a knowledgeable, empowered, and empathetic Dignity Act Coordinator. This session will provide information to Dignity Act Coordinators on the technical requirements of Dignity Act implementation as well as the adaptive skills essential for receiving and responding to incident reports. Misconceptions surrounding School Safety and the Educational Climate (SSEC) reporting will be addressed to ensure attendees are equipped to support questions around reporting. (Please note this is not the 6-hour course for teacher certification).

47. Buildings & Grounds Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Buildings & Grounds Staff

Dates: 8/6/2025

This training is designed to provide Buildings & Grounds staff with some of the required training for their positions during the school year. Training Topics: Hazardous & Universal Waste Management Dignity for All Students Act Bloodborne Pathogens New York State Right-To-Know / Hazard Communication Students Against Violence in Education Fire Extinguisher Carbon Monoxide Activation Personal Protective Equipment Walking & Working Surfaces Asbestos Awareness

48. Numeracy Brief Round Tables

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School Leaders and Numeracy teams

Dates: 9/25/2025

New

Following the release of NYSED's Numeracy Briefs, regional math experts from across the region will join together to support building and district leaders in facilitated conversations to more deeply explore the content of the briefs, and provide structured time to plan for implementation.

49. LETRS Units 1-4 Cohort 3

Program: School Development Services

Audience: 25/26 Cohort 2 Part 1

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 3/25/2026

The LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is professional learning that provides educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats, Dr. Carol Tolman, and Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, it is a flexible literacy professional learning solution for educators and administrators. LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language.

50. ACT College and Career Readiness Workshop

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teachers, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 10/21/2025

New

This workshop will be free to attend, and we will be inviting local area high school teacher and counselors to better learn about how they can prepare their students for college and/or career.

51. LETRS Units 5-8 Cohort 2

Program: School Development Services

Audience: 24/25 Cohort part 2 Continued to 25/26

Dates: 10/22/2025 to 5/27/2026

The LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is professional learning that provides educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats, Dr. Carol Tolman, and Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, it is a flexible literacy professional learning solution for educators and administrators. LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language.

52. Numeracy Brief Round Tables

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School Leaders and Numeracy teams

Dates: 10/27/2025

New

Following the release of NYSED's Numeracy Briefs, regional math experts from across the region will join together to support building and district leaders in facilitated conversations to more deeply explore the content of the briefs, and provide structured time to plan for implementation.

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