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 5/9/2025

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: School Development Services

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. Reading and Writing Project Grades 3-5

Program: School Development Services

Audience: QUFSD Teachers

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 3/21/2025

Sessions will be held at WHBI. 8-10am: Grade 5 10-12 Grade 4 (lunch for teachers 12:00-12:30, lunch for substitute 12:30-1) 12-1 Break 1-3- Grade 3

5. Book Study- Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 11/12/2024

Join us for a compelling book study on "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari, exploring the profound impacts of digital distractions on our attention spans and mental well-being. This study delves into Hari's insightful exploration of how modern technology and constant connectivity are reshaping our ability to concentrate and stay focused. This book study also offers a structured approach for educators to earn CTLE hours while gaining valuable insights into the effects of digital distractions on students' learning and behavior. ***Participants should purchase their own book in advance*** Reading of chapters will be expected to be completed by each virtual meeting. Meeting Dates, times and Chapters to be read: September 30th, 2:30-3:30: Intro to Chapter 3 (Virtual) October 15, 2:30-3:30: Chapters 4-8 (Virtual) October 28th, 2:30 - 3:30: Chapters 9-12 (Virtual) November 12th, 2:30 - 3:30: Chapters 13- end (Virtual) A link will be provided for meetings at a later time.

6. 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: 10/1/2024

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 10/01/2024-10/31/2024. Participants must complete all parts of the sessions during this window to receive credit.

7. Model Schools Liaisons Meeting

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 10/1/2024

Join us to stay ahead of the curve in education technology! This cohort will meet quarterly to share insights, resources, and best practices related to new tech products, Google updates, and the evolving computer science and digital fluency standards. Let's collaborate to address the challenges and opportunities in our districts. We welcome your ideas and questions! Please contact Laurie Guyon, lguyon@wswheboces.org for more information or if you have any requests for the agenda. There will be presentations from Class Link, Lingolet, and GrooveLit. Lunch will be provided.

8. Lead Evaluator of Teachers-Initial Course Part I, Part 2 and Part 3 Series

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: District & School Administrators that are Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 10/22/2024

This three part professional development course is designed for new Lead Evaluators of Teachers who are seeking to fulfill initial qualification requirements necessary for district certification as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers in accordance with their APPR plans. The nine training components will be addressed throughout the three part series. Additional resources will be provided for continued individual practice and skill development. Participation in the Initial Qualification Course will fulfill initial qualification requirements in order to become district certified as a Lead Evaluator of Teachers after completion of all 3 sessions. Contact Cecilia Dansereau-Rumley with questions or to determine if this session is the right session for you.

9. Reading and Writing Project Grades K-2

Program: School Development Services

Audience: QUFSD Teachers

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 3/21/2025

Sessions will be held at QES. 8:30-10:30: Grade K 10:30-12:30 Grade 1 12:30-1:15 Break 1:15-3:15 Grade 2

10. Reimagining Education: an AI Book Study - School Librarians

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 10/2/2024 to 11/20/2024

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Join us for an exploration of the future of education through the lens of artificial intelligence (AI). This book study invites educators to delve into Priten Shah's AI and the Future of Education and discover how AI can revolutionize teaching and learning. Participants will engage in weekly, one-hour discussions to unpack the key concepts, share insights, and collaboratively examine how AI can be leveraged to enhance teaching and learning. By the end of this study, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI, its applications in education, and the steps to become an AI-powered educator.

Note: Participants are expected to complete assigned readings prior to each meeting.
Please register no later than September 23rd to ensure your copy of the book arrives on time.

11. True North Regional Professional Learning Day

Program: School Development Services

Audience: True North Staff

Dates: 10/4/2024

Coffee and snacks will be available from 7:30-8:15 in the cafeteria. The day will begin at 8:15 with our welcome in the auditorium. Session choices can be previewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zBFErlael3vMkLZLT_UosLzdLwzUejXO_l-x3oZzVn8/edit?usp=sharing Session choices can be made here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR_PUkPLTa-6eGt6xVUH9Hovwd5hWf73J0k9EFEwKOcOLIxA/viewform?usp=sf_link

12. TLC Library Automation Cataloging Training (Option 5)

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School librarians and library staff in the WSWHE BOCES region

Dates: 10/11/2024

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Join us virtually for this training on cataloging using our new library automation system, TLC School Solutions. Topics to be covered include fast adds, managing records, and more. Participants will leave being able to catalog items in their new catalog.

13. Check Point Consortium Day 1

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teachers of World Languages

Dates: 10/15/2024

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In this workshop, we will provide an overview of the revised standards and guidance for assessment creation, emphasizing alignment with NYSED requirements. We will also outline our plan for a regional exam, including the percentage breakdown and number of questions corresponding to NYSED guidance. Participants will have the opportunity to create sample questions using NYSED materials for each category, supported by insights from our recent workshop and webinar experiences.

14. The SEL Three Signature Practices

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Whitehall Staff Only

Dates: 10/16/2024

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Participants will explore the three ways any teacher can incorporate SEL practices into their daily instructional routines using the three signature practices from CASEL.

15. The SEL Three Signature Practices

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Whitehall Staff Only

Dates: 10/16/2024

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Participants will explore the three ways any teacher can incorporate SEL practices into their daily instructional routines using the three signature practices from CASEL.

16. The SEL Three Signature Practices

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Granville Staff Only

Dates: 10/17/2024

Participants will explore the three ways any teacher can incorporate SEL practices into their daily instructional routines using the three signature practices from CASEL.

17. 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

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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.

18. Regional Health PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 10/18/2024

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.

19. 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: 10/21/2024

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.

20. Pathways to Leadership 2024 - 2025: Kick Off Session

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Teachers and PPS or Related Service Professionals (Guidance Counselors, CSE Chairs, Speech Therapists, School Psychologists, etc.)

Dates: 10/21/2024

The Pathways to Leadership Collaboration exists to address a number of issues in educational leadership. Primarily, we are attempting to address both the shortage and quality of candidates for formal leadership roles. We exist to honor both the importance of quality leadership and its effect on student success. We believe we can play a role in the many stages of a leader's journey - raising up our leaders within and from the teaching ranks, encouraging the entry to leadership, honoring the complexity of leadership in education, operating with an eye to future advancement and succession planning, and finally, creating a forum where current leaders can pay it forward to the next generation. This registration is for the Kick-Off Session and will secure your place in the cohort. Additional registration instructions will be provided as soon as dates have been finalized for the 4 learning sessions (between Nov 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024) and closing ceremony (April 28, 2025). Participants must be available to participate in all learning components in order to receive credit for the cohort learning series. Learning Session Topics will include: What is the Work of Leadership? What Does the Work Look Like, Today & Tomorrow? Who Does the Work with Me? What are the Structures, Supports, and Resources for Getting the Work Done? Participants will receive a $500 stipend to participate. Participants must have District Administrator permission to participate. Final confirmation of registration will be sent to registrants once district approval is received.

21. Science Extension of curriculum work from Hands on Science Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 10/22/2024

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Join us for a professional development workshop designed for high school science teachers, focusing on innovative pedagogical strategies and curriculum alignment with New York State Science Standards. Participants will engage in activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes while ensuring their curriculum meets state requirements. The session will also provide opportunities for collaborative discussions, allowing educators to share best practices and develop interdisciplinary approaches. Strengthen your teaching skills and connect with fellow educators dedicated to excellence in science education!

22. CSDF in the Elementary Classroom

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 10/22/2024

Transform your classroom with CSDF standards! Discover practical strategies to seamlessly integrate these essential skills into your daily routine. Learn how to create a dynamic learning environment where students thrive as creators, collaborators, and critical thinkers. Walk away with over 100 engaging activities that boost student achievement while making learning fun.

23. The Science and Joy of Reading in the School Library

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 10/22/2024

Librarians and library services play a significant role in the literacy development of young people. Through their expertise and the use of library resources, librarians positively influence the implementation and success of evidence-based literacy instruction as defined by NYSED's Literacy Briefs and current research about literacy and libraries. In this workshop, participants will examine research findings and instructional resources, collaborate with peers, and develop plans for supporting and enhancing students' literacy and social development. Research findings show that wide reading can foster the development of positive social behaviors and attitudes, including empathy. Wide reading remains one of the most accessible ways for young people to build background knowledge about topics of personal interest and academic study. In this session, Donalyn Miller will share research findings, instructional moves, resources, and programming ideas for promoting wide reading. Session includes work session time to explore resources and collaborate with peers.

24. Regional Science PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 10/22/2024

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Science 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 and PLD's. 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.

25. STEM Cohort - In Person

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 10/23/2024

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. These meetings are open to new and existing members!

26. Educational Technology Cohort - In Person

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 10/23/2024

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.

27. Restorative Practices: Building Relationships, Community, and Trust

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Educators Pre K-12

Dates: 10/28/2024

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This full-day professional development session will introduce participants to the fundamental principles and applications of Restorative Practices in an educational setting. The training will guide educators to understand the difference between Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices while learning about the types of harm and how to address them through the lens of getting to the root cause. Participants will learn about the similarities and differences between a restorative conferencing approach to discipline and a restorative circle-based classroom, and how these two models work together. Participants will also engage in actual community-building circle work, including the use of talking pieces and restorative language and problem-solving in order to build relationships and community at the building and classroom level. Through this session, participants will leave equipped with practical strategies and a deeper understanding of how to create a more just and equitable learning environment for all students. *** Please note, Lunch will be on your own for the day ***

28. Navigating the NYS Social Studies Regents: Effective Strategies for All Learners

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Queensbury Union Free School District Staff Only

Dates: 10/30/2024

In this session, we will to provide teachers with a clear understanding of the NYS High School Social Studies Regents Exams, including exam structure, content, and scoring. It also offers targeted scaffolding strategies to support students reading significantly below grade level. Teachers will learn how to adapt instruction while staying aligned with NYS learning standards, and implement effective test preparation techniques throughout the year.(For Queensbury Staff ONLY)

29. College Board Counselor Update

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School Counselors / School Administrators

Dates: 10/31/2024

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Join us for timely updates on College Board programs and services so you're ready to support your students for the 2024-25 school year. Topics include:
- Updates and information about the Digital SAT® Suite of Assessments, including BigFuture School and Connections
- AP® Program updates
- BigFutureTM® college planning resources

30. Engaging students through project-based learning in AP

Program: School Development Services

Audience: District / School Administrators & Curriculum Leads

Dates: 10/31/2024

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Project based learning can help develop the inquiry skills to take on real-world challenges and prepare your students for the future. Certain AP courses use projects and performance tasks as part of a student's final AP Exam score. AP Seminar and AP Research are a part of the AP Capstone Diploma Program and focus on developing students' skills in research, analysis, collaboration, writing, and presentation. AP Computer Science Principles can help students prepare and learn how to build real-world solutions. Attendees will learn about these Project based AP courses and how they can be implemented in their districts to ensure student access.

31. High School Science Hands-on Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 11/1/2024

This session is intended for Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders. The session will provide a quick overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School, Science Investigations. In this half-day session, we will look at the outline of the investigations and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences for the recently released investigations. Attendees will have hands-on experience reviewing their specific investigations and collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

32. Pathways to Leadership 2024-2025: Cohort Learning Series

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Teachers and Related Service Professionals (Guidance Counselors, CSE Chairs etc.)

Dates: 11/2/2024 to 4/28/2025

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The Pathways to Leadership Collaboration exists to address a number of issues in educational leadership. Primarily, we are attempting to address both the shortage and quality of candidates for formal leadership roles. We exist to honor both the importance of quality leadership and its effect on student success. We believe we can play a role in the many stages of a leader's journey - raising up our leaders within and from the teaching ranks, encouraging the entry to leadership, honoring the complexity of leadership in education, operating with an eye to future advancement and succession planning, and finally, creating a forum where current leaders can pay it forward to the next generation. Concurrent Registration is required w/ the Pathways to Leadership 2024-2025 Kick Off Session. Session Topics will include: What is the Work of Leadership? What Does the Work Look Like, Today & Tomorrow? Who Does the Work with Me? What are the Structures, Supports, and Resources for Getting the Work Done? Participants will receive a $500 stipend to participate. Participants must have District Administrator permission to participate. Final confirmation of registration will be sent to registrants once district approval is received.

33. Regional SEL Cohort Meeting

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 11/4/2024

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Social Emotional Learning Group to develop and enrich curriculums, embed SEL in daily activities, and collaborate. As a group, we will discuss and begin to build a shared resource bank, and enhance resources aligned to the NY SEL Benchmarks. This group will meet 4 times throughout the school year to continue to build capacity in SEL. ***Please bring Laptop or Chromebook with you to our meeting.***

34. K-12 School Library Media: Building Strong Cultures of Reading & Inquiry : Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/5/2024

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This learning network model for K-12 School Library Media Specialists, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-12 School Library Media Specialists the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

35. Regional Shared Learning Day: 3 Signature Practices to Support Social Emotional and Academic Learning (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This asynchronous session designed for K-12 educators and leaders will allow participants to learn about the 3 signature SEL practices: welcoming routines & rituals, engaging interactions and optimistic closures. Participants will learn through self-paced activities how carefully chosen, effectively facilitated, and thoughtfully debriefed practices in these three categories can build a solid foundation of safety, consistency and joy in classrooms and in meeting spaces.

36. Regional Shared Learning Day: 7- 12 World Language: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 World Language Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 World Language Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 World Language Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

37. Regional Shared Learning Day: 7-12 CTE (Agriculture, Business, Technology, Family & Consumer Science): Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 7-12 CTE Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for 7-12 CTE Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 CTE Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

38. Regional Shared Learning Day: 7-12 School Counselors: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 7-12 School Counselors

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 School Counselors, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 School Counselors the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

39. Regional Shared Learning Day: 7-8: Science PLDs & Investigations: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 7-8 Science Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for Grades 7-8 Science Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 6-8 Science Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

40. Regional Shared Learning Day: Academic Vocabulary & Language in All Content Areas (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This asynchronous session designed for K-12 educators and leaders takes a close look at the importance of academic vocabulary and language as a hallmark of advanced literacies in any subject area. Participants will learn how to select and explicitly teach academic vocabulary to students in the classroom. Strategies for encouraging student use of academic language will also be explored. Course ink will be emailed after confirmed enrollment.

41. Regional Shared Learning Day: An Introduction to the NYS Science Learning Standards (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This asynchronous session is designed for K-12 educators and leaders seeking an introduction or re-introduction to the NYS Science Learning Standards in order to inform their curriculum alignment and articulation of core instruction in K-12 Science. Participants will explore through self-paced learning activities the foundational components of the K 12 Science Learning Standards in order to understand the instructional shifts required in the new NYS Science Learning Standards that are focused on three Dimensions: Science and Engineering Practices; Disciplinary Core Ideas; and Cross-Cutting Concepts. Course link will be emailed after confirmed enrollment.

42. Regional Shared Learning Day: Building a Strong Culture of Reading through the Science of Reading

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 school library media specialists

Dates: 11/5/2024

School Librarians will be able to recognize the areas in which they are able to use the principles of the Science of Reading in their library program in order to build, or continue to build, a strong culture of reading in the school. We will review what the Science of Reading is and what it is not, break up into grade level groups to discuss current practice and brainstorm ideas for future practice. In addition, if time allows, we will make connections to the Empire State Information Fluency to where the Science of Reading can fit into instruction.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will explore the alignment and connections of the Science of Reading to their library programs.
Participants will be able to identify the components of the Science of Reading and engage in the development of tools and resources for implementation.
Participants will explore and connect the Empire State Information Fluency and NYS Literacy Briefs to determine how the Science of Reading aligns to current and future instructional approaches and learning

43. Regional Shared Learning Day: Cultivating Global Thinkers and Innovators

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 7-12 classroom & PPS staff, leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

Join this immersive workshop to explore strategies for fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and global citizenship in your students. We will explore the NYSED computer science and digital fluency standards to create interdisciplinary activities that inspire your students to think globally, encourage innovation, and improve their communication skills.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to develop interdisciplinary activities aligned with the NYSED CSDF standards that foster critical thinking, problem solving, and global citizenship
Participants will be able to implement strategies that encourage students to think globally and consider diverse perspectives
Participants will be able to identify effective methods to improve communication and presentations skills both in person and virtually to a global audience

44. Regional Shared Learning Day: Deeper Dive: Aligning Instruction to the Next Generation ELA Standards' Hallmarks (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This asynchronous session is designed for K-12 teachers and leaders to engage in curriculum alignment activities through self-paced content. Participants will use the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA to align instructional practices targeting the four hallmarks of advanced literacies as outlined in the literacy briefs (content rich text, writing, discussion, and academic language). Course link will be emailed after confirmed enrollment.

45. Regional Shared Learning Day: Deeper Dive: Science Instructional Series - Student Talk in Science (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This asynchronous session is designed for K-12 educators and leaders who are seeking to develop a deeper understanding of how to plan for and utilize purposeful Student Talk in order for students to engage in Science and Engineering Practices that are inherent to the New York State Science Standards (NYSSLS). Participants in this self paced session will learn strategies to structure and sustain talk in the science classroom, including "teacher moves" and resources to support purposeful planning practices.

46. Regional Shared Learning Day: Deeper Dive: Science Instructional Series - Using Phenomena (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This asynchronous session is designed for K-12 educators and leaders who are seeking to develop a deeper understanding of the use of Phenomena as an instructional anchor for science units of study. Phenomena is a vital component to teaching the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), but selecting and planning phenomena as learning anchors can be overwhelming. This self-paced session will review the characteristics of the two types of phenomena needed, offer resources to begin a curriculum redesign, and provide a process to evaluate & plan with the phenomena.

47. Regional Shared Learning Day: Deeper Dive: Science Instructional Series - Using the Science Practice of Modeling (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This asynchronous session is designed for K-12 educators and leaders who are seeking to develop a deeper understanding of the use of Modeling in order to develop Cross-Cutting Concepts and Science & Engineering Practices in the implementation of science units of study. Teachers have used modeling for years to assist with instruction and learning, but the shift has moved to teaching students how to engage in the thinking process of modeling to deepen their learning of scientific phenomena using an inquiry-based approach. This self-paced session will review the characteristics of the scientific process of modeling, offer resources for planning units of study, and provide a process to incorporate modeling into classroom instruction.

48. Regional Shared Learning Day: Exploring the Foundation of the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

In this asynchronous introductory session designed for K-12 educators and leaders, participants will explore the NYSED Framework and Guidance Tools to support Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education systems and practices in our districts, schools and classrooms. Participants will be introduced to the foundation of culturally responsive systems and practices through self-paced exploration and reflection of the NYSED Framework and Resource Materials in order to build foundational awareness and make connections to their current educational systems and practices.

49. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 Art: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

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This learning network model for 7-12 Art Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 Art Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

50. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 ELA: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 ELA Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for 7-12 ELA Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 ELA Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

51. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 Music: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 Music Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 Music Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 Music Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

52. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 Physical Education & Health Education: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 PE/Health EducationTeachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for K-12 Physical Education/Health Education Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-12 PE/Health Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

53. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 Social Studies: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 Social Studies Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 Social Studies Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

54. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-8 Math: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 9-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-8 Math Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-8 Math Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

55. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 9-12 Math Geometry PLDs: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 9-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for 9-12 Math Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 9-12 Math Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

56. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 9-12 Math Integrated Algebra 1: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 9-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for 9-12 Math Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 9-12 Math Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

57. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 9-12 Science Biology & Earth Science PLDs: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 9-12 Science Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for 9-12 Science Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 9-12 Science Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

58. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades K-6 Art: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades K-6 Art Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for K-6 Art Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-6 Art Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

59. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades K-6 Music: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 Music Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for K-6 Music Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-6 Music Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

60. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades K-6 Physical Education & Health Education : Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 PE/Health Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades K-6 PE/Health Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-6 PE/Health Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

61. Regional Shared Learning Day: Helping Your Administrators with Parent & Family Engagement (Elementary Focus)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 office staff

Dates: 11/5/2024

This session will explore why and how to use ParentSquare for modern/efficient communications with today's parents and families. During this session, participants will review use of the dashboard, critical functions and operations, and troubleshoot common issues. There will be opportunities to learn practical strategies and steps for how to create and send paperless forms and templates; how to manage responses and rsvps; how to generate reports/spreadsheets; and how to follow up with families.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to explain how Parent Square can provide efficient and effective communication with district and school stakeholders
Participants will be able to identify the structures and functions of the Parent Square dashboard and program operations, and tools to troubleshoot common issues.
Participants will be able to practice using the strategies and steps to develop their own communication templates.

62. Regional Shared Learning Day: High Leverage Instructional Practices for the Inclusive Classroom - Retrieval Practice (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This asynchronous session designed for K-12 educators and leaders takes a close look at the science behind retrieval practice, and easy to implement strategies to implement right away to help student practice "getting information out" in order to advance their learning. Learn how retrieval practice can decrease student anxiety, improve student achievement, and foster a collaborative learning community.

63. Regional Shared Learning Day: High Leverage Instructional Practices for the Inclusive Classroom - Scaffolding (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 11/5/2024

This asynchronous session designed for K-12 educators and leaders takes a deep dive into scaffolding. Participants will learn through the self-paced course to think through text and task complexity in order to select appropriate scaffolds for their instructional preparations. Course link will be emailed after confirmed enrollment. Important Note: Access to Course materials will close at 5pm on November 5th. All required activities must be completed prior to the session end time in order to receive attendance & completion credit.

64. Regional Shared Learning Day: K-12 Assistant Principals: Balancing Roles & Responsibilities for Effective Instructional Leadership through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 Assistant Principals

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for K-12 Assistant Principals, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-12 Assistant Principals the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop instructional leadership practices & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

65. Regional Shared Learning Day: K-12 School Social Workers: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 School Social Workers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for K-12 School Social Workers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-12 School Social Workers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

66. Regional Shared Learning Day: K-6 Literacy: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for K-6 Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-6 Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

67. Regional Shared Learning Day: K-6 Math: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 Teachers & Staff

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for K-6 Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-6 Math the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

68. Regional Shared Learning Day: K-6 Reading: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 Reading Teachers & Staff

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for K-6 Reading Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-6 Reading the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

69. Regional Shared Learning Day: K-6 Science PLDs & Investigations: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for K-6 Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-6 Science the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

70. Regional Shared Learning Day: Overview of High School Science Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 9-12 science teachers, service providers & , leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This professional learning session provides an overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School Science Investigations. The focus of this session will review the outline and components of the released investigations. Specific investigations will be reviewed to support collaboration and preparation for planning in-school implementations in home districts. Participants will have access to both an Earth and Space Investigation and a Biology Investigation to do a Hands-On, deep dive into the investigation.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to define the components and structures of the HS Science Investigations for Biology and Earth Science.
Participants will collaborate and plan for preparation tasks and implementation actions for their classrooms and schools.
Participants will explore an investigation from either discipline (Biology or Earth Science) through hands-on learning activities to simulate the student experience.

71. Regional Shared Learning Day: PreK: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: PreK Teachers, Early Childhood Providers & Staff

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for PreK Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for PreK the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

72. Regional Shared Learning Day: Promoting Student Engagement through Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 teachers, classroom staff, leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This professional learning session is designed to introduce New York State educators to the fundamentals of Project-Based Learning (PBL). The session will provide an overview of PBL, demonstrate its benefits, and outline actionable steps for integrating PBL into the classroom using technology tools & resources.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to define Project Based Learning and identify a variety of project-based learning opportunities across K-12 grade levels.how it benefits student learning.
Participants will explore how to design Project Based Learning in order to promote student engagement and development of critical skills through cross-curricular units.
Participants will explore & identify practical strategies, selection and utilization of appropriate technology tools to enhance student engagement and learning.
Participants will design learning experiences that foster creative problem-solving and critical thinking.

73. Regional Shared Learning Day: Securing the Personal Information of Students and Staff: Ed Law 2D and How it Pertains to Me
(Secondary Focus)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers, office staff & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

As educators, we all play a role in protecting student privacy in the digital world. This session is designed to make K-12 educators and district staff more aware of school-related privacy concerns protected by NYS Education Law 2d and the federal Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) and provides knowledge, practices, and tools to keep the private information of adults and students safe.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to identify examples of personal information that is collected, used, and shared within their classrooms, schools, and districts and their role in compliance
Participants will explore best practices, tools, and strategies that can be implemented to keep their own information safe as well as their students
Participants will explore instructional resources that can be used to teach their students more about data privacy and security in the classroom

74. Regional Shared Learning Day: Student Voices & Perspectives: Ted Talks & Reflection on Our Practice (Asynchronous)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

Reflection is a powerful tool to deepen our understanding and connection to concepts and practices that enhance our school climate, culture and classroom practices. Participants in this session will select a learning strand based upon our professional development priorities, watch various video clips and have the opportunity to think, reflect and apply the learning to their specific responsibilities and school community. Course link will be emailed after confirmed enrollment

75. Regional Shared Learning Day: WSWHE Instructional Resources for All: Hidden Gems (Elementary Focus)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 classroom teachers, staff, service providers & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

Wondering what resources you have available to you and your students for FREE, provided via the WSWHE BOCES School Library System? Whether you're new to the region or a veteran, this session is sure to help you discover rich resources you didn't know you had, ready to go, without having to sift through endless Google searches or other sources. Explore and rediscover resources that have ready-made lesson plans and activities, and high quality information at your fingertips1/4vetted and EdLaw 2d compliant1/4with features your students need for success, from videos to accessibility features to translation tools. In addition, learn about the features in Sora that make reading more accessible for students in your class.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to explore and identify the high quality instructional resources that are available to all classrooms in the region through the WSWHE BOCES School Library System.
Participants will engage in hands-on demonstration and work collaboratively to share and develop lesson ideas for deepening instructional design and implementation.
Participants will develop actionable steps for implementation in their classroom, school and district.

76. Regional Shared Learning: Understanding Elementary Interventions: A Framework for Success

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 classroom staff, leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

This professional learning session is designed for educators to explore & understand the tiered intervention framework used in elementary education. During this session, the framework for elementary interventions and considerations for implementation will be introduced. Participants will have the opportunity to share intervention strategies that are effective and collaboratively design approaches to enhance their implementation fidelity and impact student success.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to identify components of a tiered intervention framework at the elementary level
Participants will be able to share & create intervention strategies as a learning group.
Participants will be able to Identify responsibilities for implementing tiered interventions in NYS and develop an actionable plan for next steps at their classroom, school, or district.

77. 6-8: Science PLDs & Investigations : Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 6-8 Science Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for 6-8 Science Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 6-8 Science Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

78. 7-12 CTE (Agriculture, Business, Technology, Family & Consumer Science): Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 7-12 CTE Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for 7-12 CTE Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 CTE Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

79. 7-12 School Counselors : Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 7-12 School Counselors

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for 7-12 School Counselors, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 School Counselors the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

80. Empowering ELLs Across Content Areas: Scaffolding Strategies for Success in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 teachers, service providers, classroom staff & leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

In this professional development session, educators will explore effective scaffolding strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) across various content areas, including English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies. Participants will discover practical techniques for providing meaningful scaffolds that promote ELLs' understanding of content, development of academic language, and overall success across subjects.

81. K-12 School Library Media: Building Strong Cultures of Reading & Inquiry : Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for K-12 School Library Media Specialists, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-12 School Library Media Specialists the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

82. Regional Shared Learning Day: 7- 12 World Language: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 World Language Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 World Language Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 World Language Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

83. Regional Shared Learning Day: 7-12 CTE (Agriculture, Business, Technology, Family & Consumer Science): Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 7-12 CTE Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 CTE Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 CTE Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

84. Regional Shared Learning Day: Bringing Play Back to the Classroom: Developing Social-Emotional Competence, Effective Communicators and Innovative Problem Solvers

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 classroom staff, leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

Are you ready to infuse your classroom with fun and engagement? Join this workshop to discover how interactive activities can foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Learn practical tips and strategies to create a dynamic learning environment that encourages exploration and innovation. Take advantage of this opportunity to ignite your student's creative skills and enhance learning in the classroom.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to effectively incorporate games, simulations, and other playful activities into their curriculum to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
Participants will explore the role of emotional intelligence in building strong relationships and fostering a positive classroom community, promoting empathy, understanding, and respect among students.
Participants will be able to develop and implement strategies to foster critical thinking skills, creative problem-solving, and a growth mindset in their students, empowering them to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and generate innovative solutions.

85. Regional Shared Learning Day: Exploring Military Pathways Beyond High School

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 School Counselors, social workers, PPS service providers & school leaders

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This professional learning session is designed for educators who facilitate career exploration and post-secondary planning with middle school and high school students to build awareness of pathways and opportunities that the Army experience has to offer young adults beyond their high school experience. Weather permitting, participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands on outdoor demonstration of student rock wall activities and are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothes and sneakers. Learning Outcomes: 1. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the Army experience to expand opportunities for students beyond high school. 2. Participants will explore the partnership role that the local Army recruiting station can serve to support your school and students. 3. Participants will be able to identify action steps to enhance an educational partnership with their local Army recruiting station.

86. Regional Shared Learning Day: Getting Back to Inquiry Through Project Based Learning

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-12 school library media specialists

Dates: 11/5/2024

School Librarians have been using inquiry to create dynamic lessons and units for many years. Many are already using Project Based Learning (PBL) in their library programs, but would benefit from revisiting this through the lens of the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum (ESIFC) and sharing ideas for new projects. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of PBL and how it relates to the ESIFC. They will also leave with ideas for new or revised projects. If time allows, they will begin to create or revise a PBL project.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to define Project Based Learning (PBL) and explain the relationship to the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum (ESIFC).
Participants will collaborate to share current project themes and units and brainstorm new or revised projects.
Participants will begin steps to create or revise a Project Based Learning (PBL) project and identify opportunities for future collaborative work product development.

87. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7- 12 World Language: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 World Language Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 World Language Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 World Language Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

88. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 Art: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 Art Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 Art Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

89. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 ELA: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 7-12 ELA Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 ELA Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 ELA Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

90. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 Music: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 Music Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 Music Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 Music Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

91. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 Physical Education & Health Education: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 PE/Health Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for Grades 7-12 PE/Health Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 PE/Health Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

92. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 School Counselors: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 School Counselors

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for 7-12 School Counselors, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 School Counselors the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

93. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-12 Social Studies: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for 7-12 Social Studies Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-12 Social Studies Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

94. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-8 Math: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 9-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-8 Math Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 7-8 Math Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

95. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 7-8 Science PLDs & Investigations: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 7-8 Science Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 7-8 Science Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 6-8 Science Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

96. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 9-12 Math Geometry PLDs: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 9-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for Grades 9-12 Math Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 9-12 Math Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

97. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 9-12 Math Integrated Algebra 1: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 9-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

This learning network model for Grades 9-12 Math Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 9-12 Math Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

98. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades 9-12 Science Biology & Earth Science PLDs: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: 9-12 Science Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for 9-12 Science Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for 9-12 Science Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

99. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades K-6 Art: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 Art Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for K-6 Art Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-6 Art Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

100. Regional Shared Learning Day: Grades K-6 Music: Deepening Curriculum Design & Instructional Delivery through Regional Collaboration

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: K-6 Music Teachers

Dates: 11/5/2024

New

This learning network model for K-6 Music Teachers, framed by the NYS Learning Standards, will provide participants with shared roles and responsibilities for K-6 Music Teachers the opportunity to collaborate across school districts around a specific problem of practice/hot topic for their specific curriculum focus area. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to develop engaging lessons & enhance their curriculum resources; Participants will develop a shared repository/toolbox for use by all group members; Participants and identify opportunities to continue collaboration and work product development throughout the school year.

101. Regional Shared Learning Day: Helping Your Administrators with Parent & Family Engagement (Secondary Focus)

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Grades 7-12 office staff

Dates: 11/5/2024

This session will explore why and how to use ParentSquare for modern/efficient communications with today's parents and families. During this session, participants will review use of the dashboard, critical functions and operations, and troubleshoot common issues. There will be opportunities to learn practical strategies and steps for how to create and send paperless forms and templates; how to manage responses and rsvps; how to generate reports/spreadsheets; and how to follow up with families.

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to explain how Parent Square can provide efficient and effective communication with district and school stakeholders
Participants will be able to identify the structures and functions of the Parent Square dashboard and program operations, and tools to troubleshoot common issues.
Participants will be able to practice using the strategies and steps to develop their own communication templates.

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