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1. Reading Recovery Teacher Training Class - 2024-2025 Fall

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Only Teachers accepted into the Reading Recovery Training Program

Dates: 8/27/2024 to 12/10/2024

This course is designed to introduce experienced teachers to the principles and practices of Reading Recovery. This course is required for and open only to teachers accepted into the Reading Recovery training program.
(For more information, please contact Stephanie Smyka: ssmyka@monroe2boces.org.)

Teachers will:
* Develop their understanding of reading and writing processes.
* Become skilled at using a range of systematic observation techniques to assess and guide children's reading and writing progress.
* Become competent at using the specific Reading Recovery procedures.
* Be able to design individual instruction that assists the child to produce effective strategies for working on text.
* Be able to critically evaluate their work and that of their peers.
* Be able to guide the program and report regularly on its operation in their schools.

2. ONLINE Grade 5: Deer, Deer Everywhere!

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 9/12/2024 to 9/26/2024

Closed
ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

3. New Part 154 ELL Coordinator Meetings

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: New ELL Coordinators

Dates: 9/13/2024 to 5/20/2025

New ELL Coordinators are welcome to join us as they can for monthly meetings covering everything related to English language learners and bilingual programming, placement, CR Part 154 Policy, testing, family engagement, equitable instruction, and much more. This group will serve as a community of support for those navigating and supporting this subgroup of students. Seasoned ELL Coordinators are also welcome to join as they see topics of interest. Our first meeting on September 13, 12:00-2:00, will be a kickoff, in-person celebration at Monroe 2 BOCES. Subsequent Meetings will be held virtually each month.

4. Seasoned Part 154 ELL Coordinator Meetings

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Seasoned ELL Coordinators

Dates: 9/13/2024 to 5/9/2025

Seasoned ELL Coordinators (those who have been in the position for more than a year) are invited to join us as they are able for Bi-Monthly meetings. Agendas will be steered by coordinator needs and questions and there will be a space for an open forum. Our first meeting will be an in-person kickoff on September 13, 12:00-2:00 at Monroe 2 BOCES PD Center. Subsequent meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.

5. IN-PERSON (Monroe County region): Regents Life Science: Biology Investigations

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 9/17/2024

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues.

6. Regional School Counselor Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 5/28/2025

School Counselors attending these meetings will receive updates from the NYSED and various districts, contribute to planning the Annual Regional School Counselor Conference, and provide feedback to shape our professional development initiatives. They will also have the opportunity to suggest conference topics, ensuring our agenda aligns with the needs of the counseling community. These meetings are a cornerstone of our commitment to continuous learning and collaboration.

7. Academy for Instructional Coaches

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 5/13/2025

Through participation in the Academy for Instructional Coaching, participants will engage in the development of skills related to building relationships, leading professional learning, and coaching individuals and teams of educators on the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards and the impact on student learning. Participants will engage in a student-centered model of coaching which centers data at the forefront of decision-making.

8. IN-PERSON (by Invitation ONLY): Grade 2 Earth's Features

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2024

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

9. IN-PERSON (by Invitation ONLY): Grade K Weather for Kindergarten

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers

Dates: 9/19/2024

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

10. IN-PERSON (by Invitation ONLY): Grade 1 Sending Messages with Light and Sound

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers

Dates: 9/20/2024

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

11. IN-PERSON (Monroe County region): Regents Earth and Space Science Investigations

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Earth Science teachers

Dates: 9/23/2024 to 9/24/2024

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues.

12. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade K Pushes and Pulls

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 9/24/2024

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

13. The Science(s) of Reading - Roundtable Sessions for Leaders

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Elementary Principals, Assistant Principals, Literacy Coordinators, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 5/6/2025

READING
Join your administrative/leadership colleagues for an ongoing series related to understanding the research around best practices in literacy instruction that make up the Science(S) of Reading. Session topics may include comprehension, fluency, assessment, bridging processes, text selection, instructional practices and more. These sessions are designed to support leadership in literacy.

14. Bilingual Educator Collaborative

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Bilingual Administrators, Bilingual Teachers

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 5/22/2025

Please join us for an affinity group around Bilingual Education. The aim of this Professional Learning Community for leaders of bilingual or dual language programs is to share resources and collectively solve problems to ensure equitable access to education for bilingual students. Reading material for professional growth will be provided between sessions. The sessions is open to leaders of bilingual and dual language programs in the Mid-West Region. Zoom links for the entire series will be sent to registrants 24 hours prior to the first meeting. Note: Meetings are held from 10am-11am with additional time provided for reading material. Please register and attend the sessions that fit your schedule. Registration closes on September 24th.

15. Regional PD Coordinator meetings

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: PD Coordinators, District Office Administrators

Dates: 9/27/2024 to 5/30/2025

This series of meetings is designed for district PD Coordinators to meeting monthly to collaborate and share best practices. The meetings will also include NYSED Updates, problem solving and PD on various topics based on request from the group. If you have questions about this group please email Dr. Marijo Pearson at mpearson@monroe2boces.org

All sessions will be Online via Zoom and the information will be sent as a reminder the day before each meeting.

16. Regional Science Leadership Cadre

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: teachers, teacher leaders, coaches, and administrators

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 3/27/2025

The Center for Professional Development and Education Reform, in partnership with BOCES 4 Science, is again offering an opportunity for teachers, teacher leaders, coaches, and administrators to come together to learn, share resources and ideas, and provide support to each other as we work to successfully implement high-quality science teaching for K-12 students. Our theme this year will be on fostering a culture of belonging in science learning through a focus on justice-centered community based three-dimensional learning. This support students' identity development toward becoming science-capable people in a time and world that needs scientifically literate, socially responsible citizens.

Sessions feature opportunities to dive deep into local phenomenon and to foster a student-centered learning community guided by principles of:
(1) Making student thinking visible;
(2) Valuing students' ideas around justice as intellectual resources;
(3) Fostering collective and individual sense-making toward greater belonging.

Morning beverages and lunch are provided. Session 1 is for New Cadre members only.
Note: There will be approximately 1.5 hours of asynchronous work between these dates.

17. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 4 Earth Processes in NYS

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/1/2024

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

18. Regional Math Leaders Monroe 2 Districts

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Math Leaders

Dates: 10/2/2024 to 5/28/2025

This year, the Regional Math Leaders Group will focus on: Project Based Learning, MTSS, Updates from NYSED, and other relevant topics. Meetings will be held virtually via zoom throughout the school year. The zoom invitation will be sent the day before to all who are registered.

19. Regional Social Studies Leaders Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Social Studies teacher leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and others

Dates: 10/3/2024 to 2/27/2025

Monroe One and Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES are pleased to offer a Regional Social Studies Leaders Group again for the 2024-2025 school year to bring social studies leaders from across the region together on a regular basis to hear updates from NYSED and collaborate. This group will provide an opportunity for Social Studies teacher leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and others to share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge. This year we will be doing a mix of in-person and virtual sessions. Our first session will be virtual. The other 3 sessions will alternate between BOCES 2 and BOCES 1.

20. eDoctrina: Creating Assessments

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Classroom Teachers

Dates: 10/7/2024

Asynchronous
In this asynchronous Schoology course, participants will learn of 4 methods of creating assessments that can gather valuable data to inform instruction.

Enroll below and use this Schoology course code: F62M-MKVR-9JZ59

21. eDoctrina Reporting: Digging into the Data!

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 10/7/2024

Those reports in eDoctrina sure are something! Enroll in this course to learn about each of the main reports that could open up huge data-rich conversations within your district. From seeing how students answered each question to comparing one class to others, you will have the opportunity to generate and reflect on six reports.

Schoology Course Code: HXMR-HCTD-SK535


22. Excellence Through the Math Practices Project - MONROE 2 DISTRICTS ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2024 to 6/4/2025

Welcome back for year three of the Excellence Through the Math Practices Project! All are welcome to join this team as we continue to explore how the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards is truly an opportunity to focus on equitable instruction for ALL students. This year we will be developing strategies and resources, through the lens of the 8 Mathematical Practices, to support student success. This is open to all math educators who want to help lead the way in this essential work.

23. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 2 Made of Matter

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/15/2024

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

24. IN-PERSON (Monroe County Region): 3-D Assessment Writing for Life Science: Biology Teachers

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 10/16/2024 to 10/17/2024

Come join BOCES 4 Science for a 2-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! We will use an assessment development process that is based on the NYSED model. The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. Lunch is on your own.

25. Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) Q&A

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: All school staff

Dates: 10/16/2024 to 4/23/2025

Are you new to SIFE? Do you have questions about instruction and/or programming to meet the needs of SIFE? Join Mid-West RBERN for a 1.5 hour SIFE Q&A. We will provide technical assistance and resources to help you meet the needs of SIFE in your district. Come to the sessions that work for you. The ZOOM link will be sent to registrants on the morning of the meeting.

26. New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Network

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: NYSSB Coordinators, High School: Administrators, World Language Teachers, English Teachers, ENL Teachers, Counselors

Dates: 10/17/2024 to 3/27/2025

The purpose of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) Network is to discuss best practices, share resources and effectively plan for the implementation of the NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) in schools and districts across the Mid-West Region. A focus on how ELLs and non-ELLs can earn the NYSSB. Meetings are designed to support new and existing districts offering NYSSB interested in a refresher/relaunch. Topics include but are not limited to: Getting Started and Recruitment, Deadlines, Culminating Project Presentations, and Student Recognitions. Registered participants will receive a Zoom Link for the series 24 hours prior to the first meeting.

27. TIG Fall Training Cycle Track 1

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Identified members of TIG Teams

Dates: 10/21/2024 to 2/5/2025

TIG
This training is for designated members of the Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief in Schools. This fall group of schools/districts include: Allendale Columbia, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, Brockport, Brighton, Bishop Kearney, East Rochester, Greece, The Harley School, McQuaid, Penfield and W. Irondequoit. If you belong to another district you may be assigned to Track 2. If you need to attend to make up days from a previous training, please contact your administrator and Coordinated Care Services at MCOMH.
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's state Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0390.
Training for the 2024-25 school year include the following topics:

- Day 1 : Grief and Loss at School & Trauma

- Day 2: Suicide Risk and Intervention & Chronic and Critical Illness

- Day 3: School Violence and Threat Assessment & Enhancing Educator Resilience

- Day 4 & 5: Critical Incident and Stress Management

- Day 6: TIG Implementation

NOTE: Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport NY 14559. Trainings start promptly at 8:00, please arrive early to sign in.

28. TIG Fall Training Cycle Track 2

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Identified members of TIG Teams

Dates: 10/21/2024 to 4/30/2025

TIG
This training is for designated members of the Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief in Schools. This fall group of schools/districts include: Fairport, Kendall, Pittsford, Honeoye Falls- Lima and Renaissance Academy. If you belong to another district you may be assigned to Track 1. If you need to attend to make up days from a previous training, please contact your administrator and Coordinated Care Services at MCOMH.
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's state Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0390.
Training for the 2024-25 school year include the following topics:

- Day 1 : Grief and Loss at School & Trauma

- Day 2: Suicide Risk and Intervention & Chronic and Critical Illness

- Day 3: School Violence and Threat Assessment & Enhancing Educator Resilience

- Day 4 & 5: Critical Incident and Stress Management

- Day 6: TIG Implementation

NOTE: Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport NY 14559. Trainings start promptly at 8:00, please arrive early to sign in.

29. IN-PERSON (Wayne-Finger Lakes region): Regents Earth and Space Science Investigations

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 10/21/2024 to 10/22/2024

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues.

30. English Language Learner Basics for Educators at Livonia Central School District

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers at Livonia Central School District

Dates: 10/21/2024 to 12/19/2024

In this interactive & introductory course for educators of all disciplines. Participants will be introduced to English language learner (ELL) education topics. This will begin a professional journey of confidence, empathy, and capacity building for working with students who speak other languages. Topics include the ELL ID process, proficiency levels, ELL accommodations, comprehensible input, and basic classroom techniques to support understanding. This will also be a space for asking questions and propelling future work surrounding ELLs. Schedule: 1. Virtual Asynchronous ELL Basics Webinar-Self-Paced- Complete by October 15 2. Follow Up Session #1-October 21 3. Follow Up Session #2-November 19 4. Follow Up Session #3-December 19 SFR 1 SFR 2 SI 2 SI 10

31. ENL Teacher Coffee Talk

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ENL teachers

Dates: 10/21/2024 to 5/19/2025

An informal, bi-monthly Zoom session for secondary ENL teachers. Teachers will engage in facilitated conversation related to instruction, assessment, advocacy, resource sharing, and parent and family engagement. Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the first meeting.

32. IN-PERSON (Monroe County region): Balancing Act - Exploring Feedback and Homeostasis

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 10/22/2024

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-hour workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within this NYSED Science Investigation. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues.

33. ONLINE Grade 4: Riding the Waves of Information

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/22/2024 to 11/12/2024

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

34. ONLINE Grade 5: Got Water?

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/23/2024 to 11/6/2024

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

35. IN-PERSON (Wayne-Finger Lakes region): Regents Life Science: Biology Investigations

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 10/28/2024 to 10/29/2024

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues.

36. IN-PERSON (Monroe County region): MS Weather & Climate Content and ILS Investigation Workshop

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Middle School Teachers

Dates: 10/30/2024

This workshop provides an overview of the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) that support the Performance Expectations (PEs) in the required NYS Intermediate-Level Weather & Climate Investigation: How's the Weather up There? We will review concepts and examples of class activities, and we will spend time to work on the investigation itself as students will do. There will be opportunities to ask questions and share best practices. Lunch will be on your own.

37. IN-PERSON (Monroe County region): The Ripple Effect - The Work of Water Across New York State Surfaces

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Earth and Space Science teachers

Dates: 11/6/2024

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 3-hour workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within this NYSED Science Investigation. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues.

38. Principals' Forum

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Principals of Schools that serve English Language Learners & Bilingual Students

Dates: 11/6/2024 to 2/11/2025

Mid-West RBERN is hosting two Principals' Forums for the 2024-2025 school years. These forums are opportunities for principals to troubleshoot, seek advice, and gain understanding of topics surrounding English language learner and bilingual students. Topics will be driven by the audience but may include, CR-Part 154, classroom look-fors, best practices, and assessment and accommodations. Principals will also be invited to our ELL Admin Community, a virtual space for collaboration and resources. Registered Participants will receive the Zoom link the morning of the meeting.

39. Regional Literacy Leaders

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: literacy specialists, literacy coaches, grade-level leaders, administrators of school districts in the Monroe County region

Dates: 11/6/2024 to 5/20/2025

This group meets throughout the school year in order to provide ELA specific updates from NYSED; explore best curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; and provide networking opportunities among group members. Participation limited to teachers/leaders employed by public and private schools.

40. ONLINE Grade 5: Toys Matter

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 11/12/2024 to 11/26/2024

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

41. IN-PERSON (Monroe County Region): 3-D Assessment Writing for Earth and Space Science Teachers

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Earth and Space Science teachers

Dates: 11/13/2024 to 11/14/2024

Come join BOCES 4 Science for a 2-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! We will use an assessment development process that is based on the NYSED model. The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. Lunch is on your own.

42. IN-PERSON (Genesee Valley region): Regents Earth and Space Science Investigations

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Earth and Space Science teachers

Dates: 11/18/2024 to 11/19/2024

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues.

43. Advanced Coaching Roundtable

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 11/20/2024 to 4/23/2025

The Advanced Coaching RoundTable provides an opportunity for you to collaborate and problem-solve with fellow instructional support specialists and coaches in any content area. The Advanced Coaching Roundtable is intended for experienced coaches with more than a year of coaching experience.

The agenda for these meetings will be driven by the interests and needs of the group and feedback will be gathered to determine topics. There will be ample opportunity for collegial discussions and exploration of research on most effective instructional coaching practices.

44. IN-PERSON (Genesee Valley region): Regents Life Science: Biology Investigations

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 11/25/2024 to 11/26/2024

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues.

45. IN-PERSON: Grade 3 Where Are the Wolves?

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers

Dates: 11/26/2024

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

46. IN-PERSON: Grade 2 Made of Matter

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers

Dates: 12/3/2024

Starting Today
IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

47. ONLINE Session: Science "Look Fors" .... Especially for Administrators

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/5/2024

Starting Soon
ONLINE (Zoom): The New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) have changed how science should be taught. How will you know if your school's science education is aligned to the NYSSLS and 3-dimensional science instruction? This session provides an overview of specific shifts in the teaching of science and what administrators should look for when visiting classrooms.

48. ONLINE Session: Transition to NYSSLS

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/5/2024

NewStarting Soon
ONLINE (Zoom): The New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) emphasize 3-Dimensional teaching and learning that incorporates Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Cross Cutting Concepts. This session examines how these standards are structured and how the instructional shifts change the way that science is taught in the classroom to help students move from learning facts to making sense of the world around them.

49. Trauma and Resilience Community of Practice

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: All School Staff

Dates: 12/10/2024 to 3/12/2025

"Trauma is real. Trauma is prevalent. Trauma can be toxic to the brain and can affect development and learning in a multitude of ways. Schools must be prepared to support students who have experienced trauma” (Souers & Hall, 2019). Trauma affects mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being. This PD series will focus on the effects of trauma, with a specific lens on English Learners and newly arrived immigrants. This community of practice will take actionable steps to increase resilience by forming connections, creating predictable routines, and improving emotional regulation skills both in ourselves and in our classrooms. PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE 5 MANDATORY PARTS & A VARIETY OF DATES TO CHOOSE FROM* 1. 12/10 In-Person 9:00-3:00 2. CHOOSE ONE: 1/7 (In-Person) 3:00-5:00 OR 1/8 (Online) 4:00-6:00 3. CHOOSE ONE: 1/28 (In-Person) 3:00-5:00 OR 1/29 (Online) 4:00-6:00 4. CHOOSE ONE: 2/25(In-Person) 3:00-5:00 OR 2/26 (Online) 4:00-6:00 5. 3/12 (In-Person) 4:00-6:00

50. Gifted and Talented Network Enrichment Consortium

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers and Coordinators working with Gifted and Talented Students

Dates: 12/10/2024 to 3/19/2025

A forum for education and support for teachers and coordinators working directly in gifted and talented education. The in-person forums are designed to give participants the opportunity to learn from their colleagues and further their own professional expertise.

51. Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/11/2024

Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development for York and Indian River - Virtual Intended Learning Outcomes: * Participate in the observation of teaching procedures demonstrated by the trained colleagues behind the two-way mirror. * Engage in in-depth study of the components of Reading Recovery lessons and the theoretical foundations for them. * Continue to refine observational expertise of children's on-going literacy development in order to better inform decision making for instruction. * Learn how to best support struggling emergent readers and develop skill in teaching children selected for intervention using effective instructional procedures and theory. * Analyze reading and writing records and discuss teaching decisions. * Examine data and discuss Reading Recovery results at the school level. * Discuss and solve implementation problems at the school level. * Participate with the Teacher Leader in planning and evaluating Continuing Contact sessions. * Engage in self-evaluation and reflection of theory and practice leading to on-going professional growth and effective teaching. **Persons who are NOT trained, but are interested in observing a session should contact Stephanie Smyka, Site Coordinator: ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

52. TCIS Refresher

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 12/12/2024

This is a 1-day TCIS recertification class for staff that are already TCIS certified and need their yearly recertification. *LUNCH- please bring your own lunch to this training. A 1/2 hour duty-free time is included. *PHYSICAL COMPONENT- you will be asked to participate in a required physical component to this training to be recertified. If you cannot participate in the physical component, you are still required to stay until the training is over. Please review your TCIS student workbook prior to the training and you are encouraged to bring it with you to the training. ATTIRE: Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes to this training.

53. IN-PERSON: MS Energy Content and Cool It! Investigation

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Middle School Teachers

Dates: 12/12/2024

This workshop provides an overview of the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) that support the Performance Expectations (PEs) in the required NYS Intermediate-Level Energy Investigation: Cool It! We will review science concepts and examples of class activities, and we will spend time to work on the investigation itself as students will do. There will be opportunities to ask questions and share best practices.

54. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade K Pushes and Pulls

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/12/2024

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

55. IN-PERSON: MS Structure & Properties of Matter Content and All Mixed Up Investigation

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Middle School Teachers

Dates: 12/12/2024

This workshop provides an overview of the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) that support the Performance Expectations (PEs) in the required NYS Intermediate-Level Structure and Properties of Matter Investigation: All Mixed Up. We will review science concepts and examples of class activities, and we will spend time to work on the investigation itself as students will do. There will be opportunities to ask questions and share best practices.

56. NYSAA for Administrators

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: District and building level administrators, special education supervisors, those who support teachers who work with students who will be taking the New York State Alternate Assessment

Dates: 12/12/2024

This training was designed for administrators or professionals who conduct CSE meetings or testing for students identified for the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA). There will be an overview of the format and structure of the NYSAA and an introduction to the Essential Elements which are the skills and knowledge that students with significant cognitive disabilities need to master. Participants will learn how to navigate the Dynamic Learning Maps website and gain insight into instructional implications and expectations. There will be an opportunity to ask questions including the logistics of test preparation and how to better support teachers before and during the 11 week administration window.

57. The Art and Science of Reading Comprehension and Oral Language Development

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, reading specialists and literacy leaders

Dates: 12/12/2024

READING
This is Part 3 in the Series: The Art and Science of Reading: How does it look in the K-2 classroom?

This 1-hour virtual session explores how oral language development and listening comprehension are critical to reading comprehension. We will discuss what the research says and doesn't say about the complex processes involved in reading comprehension.

This session is part of our series reviewing topics relating to the Science of Reading in early literacy instruction. The sessions are based in part on guidance provided by NYSED's Literacy Initiative and the Science of Reading Brief Series released in January, 2024. Though it is recommended to attend all six sessions, it is not required.

58. AI and the Impacts of Computing - Parts 1 & 2

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators

Dates: 12/13/2024

*This is a self-paced training! The date listed for this training is the LAST day for you to complete it* New York State's Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards couldn't have taken shape at a more opportune time. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is turning the educational world on its head, and this session will examine its impact through the lens of New York's "Impacts of Computing” standards. You will explore educational resources that have embraced AI, unpack the "impacts of computing” standards in relation to AI and have conversations about the potential paths this newly ubiquitous technology could take us. Access the materials here: Part 1: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=HFD85 Part 2: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=SMFUQ

59. Coding But Not Really with Gimkit Creative

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators

Dates: 12/13/2024

*This is a self-paced training! The date listed for this training is the LAST day that you can complete it* Get creative with Gimkit's latest experience: an immersive game design platform that reinforces the principles of coding without requiring any game knowledge. Use the same tools that the Gimkit team uses to build their game modes. Gimkit stands above its peers with this deeply creative and fun dimension of its platform. Access the training materials here: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=IZAGL

60. Escape the Ordinary

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators

Dates: 12/13/2024

*This is a self-paced training! The date listed for this training is the LAST day you can complete it.* Everyone loves a good mystery. It is human nature to want to close open loops. Escape rooms take advantage of this nature, placing people in a room with all the tools and information they need to escape, but requiring problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration to make it all come together before time runs out. This self-paced PD will give you the what, why, and how of using escape room design in your classroom, as well as tons of tips, resources, and examples. Access the training materials here: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=VSDAC

61. Introducing the CSDF Standards

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators

Dates: 12/13/2024

*This is a self-paced training! The date listed for this training is the LAST day you can complete it* This training is an introduction to New York State's Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards. These standards are meant to serve as a blueprint for producing flexible students who are equipped to succeed in a rapidly changing, technology-dominated career landscape. While it is true that New York State mandates the integration of these standards into our core instruction, they really do represent a lot of engaging opportunities to develop important skills while also challenging us and our students to examine our core content areas through exciting new lenses. Access the training here: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=FPIBN

62. Introducing the Universal Design for Learning

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators

Dates: 12/13/2024

*This is a self-paced training! The date listed is the LAST day you can complete this training* The Universal Design for Learning is a framework for designing instruction that is accessible and optimized for all students. The aim of this self-paced training is to help you feel comfortable using the guidelines as a lens to begin to make small tweaks that amount to meaningful and challenging learning opportunities that all students can access. Access the training here: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=3KAR7

63. Learning to Use Minecraft

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators

Dates: 12/13/2024

*This is a self-paced training! The date listed for this training is the LAST day that you can complete it* Minecraft is a powerful learning environment with limitless possibilities. Students are empowered to represent their learning in visual, interactive ways, all while developing Next Generation skills through authentic experiences. Wondering how Minecraft works, and how it might work for your content and classroom? Start here! Access the training materials here: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=8D4RN

64. Using Minecraft to Learn

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators

Dates: 12/13/2024

*This is a self-paced training! The date listed for this training is the LAST day you can complete it* It's time to dig into all the learning-rich ways that Minecraft Education Edition can be integrated as your go-to, game-based learning platform. This self-paced training will dive into classroom applications for Minecraft Education that will turn your students from passive receivers of knowledge to active constructors of learning! Access the training materials here: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=9IQ3B

65. Rediscover the Joy of Reading: A Book Study

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/13/2024

Closed
Do you love reading? Do you want to encourage your students to love reading? This book study is for you! We will read Donalyn Miller's and Teri Lesesne's book, "The Joy of Reading," and engage in discussions about how to spark reading joy in ourselves and in our students. With the book as our guide, we will explore our own reading lives and talk about how to create the conditions for students to have positive, joyful experiences with books. Dive into all things reading with your colleagues and learn more about what students need for healthy reading lives.

The book study will be held asynchronously on Schoology with weekly discussions, starting on October 4th, 2024. If you do not have a Schoology account, one will be created for you. A free copy of the book will be provided to the first 40 registrants.

This PD is for school librarians in the Monroe One, Monroe 2, and Genesee Valley regions.

66. Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/13/2024

Reading Recovery® Ongoing Professional Development for Churchville and Hilton Intended Learning Outcomes: * Participate in the observation of teaching procedures demonstrated by the trained colleagues behind the two-way mirror. * Engage in in-depth study of the components of Reading Recovery lessons and the theoretical foundations for them. * Continue to refine observational expertise of children's on-going literacy development in order to better inform decision making for instruction. * Learn how to best support struggling emergent readers and develop skill in teaching children selected for intervention using effective instructional procedures and theory. * Analyze reading and writing records and discuss teaching decisions. * Examine data and discuss Reading Recovery results at the school level. * Discuss and solve implementation problems at the school level. * Participate with the Teacher Leader in planning and evaluating Continuing Contact sessions. * Engage in self-evaluation and reflection of theory and practice leading to on-going professional growth and effective teaching. **Persons who are NOT trained, but are interested in observing a session should contact Stephanie Smyka, Site Coordinator: ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

67. IN-PERSON: 3-D Assessment Writing for Middle School Teachers

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Middle School teachers

Dates: 12/16/2024 to 12/17/2024

Come join BOCES 4 Science for a 2-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! We will use an assessment development process that is based on the NYSED model. The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. Lunch is on your own.

68. The Writing Rope

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers of Writing, Grades K-5

Dates: 12/17/2024

How to weave together the skills and strategies that make proficient writing possible.

If you've ever felt like writing instruction is just not your area of strength as a teacher, attend this session and you will be provided practical approaches to teaching process writing that research has shown to be effective in building our students' "writing muscles”.

69. School Counselor Virtual PD: Strategies for Teaching Cooperative Learning Skills

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 12/17/2024

New
This session will be designed to help counselors, social workers and psychologists develop strategies to use individually, in small groups and school wide to promote social emotional learning. There will be a focus on teaching your youngest students the cooperative skills necessary for a thriving classroom environment This comes through the use of common language and a common vision. this session will be one hour via Zoom.

70. Craft & Create: Librarian Edition

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/18/2024

Hands-on crafting projects can be used in the school library to support social emotional learning skills as well as to provide much needed screen breaks for students. If you're interested in providing these opportunities for your students but unsure where to begin, this session is for you! In this full day workshop, we will have hands-on practice with some creative crafting projects as well as time to share ideas with colleagues. We hope you can join us for a day of making joy!

We will be hosting the same event on December 5th at Monroe One BOCES. You can register for that date here: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13458&I=4943713

This day will be a collaboration between Monroe One and Monroe 2 BOCES and is open only to school librarians in those regions. You can register for whichever date and location work best for you, regardless of which region you're in.

71. IN-PERSON: Elementary Level Science Investigations

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/18/2024

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative session that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues.

72. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 4 Powering Thru the Fair

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 12/18/2024

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

73. On-Demand PD: Bloxels Game Builder

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/20/2024

This introductory session is designed to get you started with Bloxels. No prior knowledge required! Please ignore listed start date. This course is asynchronous and can be completed at any time between 10/1/24 and 12/20/24.

Bloxels is part of our SLS Makerspace collection, and it is available to all school librarians in schools that belong to the BOCES 2 Media Library. Please note this collection is not available to classroom teachers.
Looking for a resource that will save you time and supplement your classroom instruction? Britannica LaunchPacks are science and social studies content bundles created just for K-12 students. Each bundle is curated by Britannica editors, so you can trust that the content has been vetted for quality and thoughtfully selected with education in mind. LaunchPacks are created around specific topics and organized into different grade bands, making it easier to find just the right resources for your students. LaunchPacks include articles, videos, images, primary sources, and interactives. As an educator, you can also customize any LaunchPack, add your own links and documents, and add student activities for increased engagement.

Britannica LaunchPacks is available to all schools in the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES region.

This asynchronous session can be completed at any time between 9/1/24 and 12/20/24. Date listed is an end date only, not a meeting date. Instructions for completing the course will be sent to those who register.

75. On-Demand PD: Exploring Nature (Asynchronous)

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/20/2024

If you're looking for engaging content that is designed for supporting science instruction in your classroom, we have something to show you! Staff and students have access to a wealth of digital resources through the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES School Library System. In this session, we will focus on an in-depth resource for science content, Exploring Nature. Exploring Nature is a collection of thousands of ready-made diagrams, mini-posters, illustrations, activities, articles, and quizzes, with awesome extras like NGSS alignment and high-quality printable PDF files.

This is an on-demand training that can be completed at any time between 9/1/24 and 12/20/24. Once you have registered, you will receive a link to the materials.

Exploring Nature is a subscription website that is available to all Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES schools.

76. On-Demand PD: Intro to ClickView Video (Asynchronous)

Program: School Library Services

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Librarians

Dates: 12/20/2024

ClickView is a collection of streaming educational videos for K-12 schools. Aiming to deliver quality content that saves teachers time, ClickView provides a smaller, more curated, and newer collection than other video sources. Many of the videos are produced by ClickView and are exclusive to the platform. ClickView videos are Kid-friendly: short, well-made, many are animated!

Videos are connected to standards and common initiatives like SEL (SEL is one of their focuses) and include customizable interactive features, like quizzes! Teachers can easily share videos with students and track their engagement. In this PD session, we will explore the basics of ClickView- what it is, how to use it, and how to find content to enhance and enrich your instruction.

ClickView is available to all schools that belong to the Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES Media Library. If you're not sure if you have access, please contact us.

This is an on-demand, asynchronous PD that will be available from 9/1/24 and 12/20/24. It can be completed at any time during that period, so please ignore other dates. Instructions will be sent to those who register. Please allow one hour total to complete the PD (does not need to be completed in one session).

77. On-Demand PD: Learn 360 Streaming Video

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/20/2024

Looking for videos to enhance your instruction? Want to be sure they are classroom-safe and curated with education in mind? Learn 360 (elementary/middle) and Classroom Video on Demand (secondary) are for you! With thousands of streaming videos covering a wide range of topics, these are fantastic sources for instructional videos. In addition to streaming video, Learn 360 gives you access to The Mailbox for classroom activities and handouts.

Learn 360 is available to all schools that belong to the BOCES 2 Media Library. If you're not sure if you have access, please contact us. This introductory session is designed to get you started with Learn 360. No prior knowledge required!

Please ignore listed start date. This course is asynchronous and can be completed at any time between 10/1/24 and 12/20/24.

78. On-Demand PD: Makerspace Overview

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/20/2024

What's in our Makerspace collection and how can you borrow from it? This session will give you an overview of the items we have, as well as demonstrate how to reserve them for your library.

Our SLS Makerspace collection is available to all school librarians in schools that belong to the BOCES 2 Media Library. Please note this collection is not available to classroom teachers.

Please ignore listed start date. This course is asynchronous and can be completed at any time between 10/1/24 and 12/20/24.

79. On-Demand PD: Panopto Video: Part 1 (Asynchronous)

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/20/2024

Panopto is a powerful tool for video creation, storage, and sharing. This is a new resource that is available to all schools in Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES and we are excited to show you what it can do. With Panopto, you can quickly and easily:

* Upload your existing content, including Zoom recordings, screencasts, presentations, and any other videos you've got!,

* Record your screen and your face with picture-in-picture capture to add a personal connection to your videos,

*Organize your videos into playlists and folders, making it easy to find and share multiple videos,

* Share out your content with anyone using links or embed code,

* Increase engagement by embedding interactive content, including a built-in-quiz tool,

* Increase accessibility with searchable closed captions and smart chapters.

This introductory session is designed to get you started with Panopto. No prior knowledge required!

Please ignore dates and times listed. This course is available from 9/1/24 and 12/20/24 and can be completed at any time within those dates.

80. On-Demand PD: PBS LearningMedia

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/20/2024

If you haven't checked out PBS lately, you're missing out on some fantastic content! PBS is designed with learning in mind, and includes videos, images, activities, lesson plans and more! With engaging resources, clear organization, student-friendly content and tons of educator supports, PBS is made for the classroom. In this session, you will learn how to find and share PBS resources with your students. PBS LearningMedia is available to all schools that belong to the BOCES 2 Media Library. If you're not sure if you have access, please contact us.

This introductory session is designed to get you started with PBS. No prior knowledge required! This course is asynchronous and can be completed at any time between 10/1/24 and 12/20/24.

81. On-Demand PD: What's New in the Makerspace Collection

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/20/2024

Familiar with our Makerspace collection, but not with our newer items? In this session, we'll show you the kits we've acquired within the past year and tell you more about them. This is a perfect time to catch up with what's new!

Our SLS Makerspace collection is available to all school librarians in schools that belong to the BOCES 2 Media Library. Please note this collection is not available to classroom teachers. This introductory session is designed to get you started with Makerspace. No prior knowledge required!

Please ignore listed start date. This course is asynchronous and can be completed at any time between 10/1/24 and 12/20/24.

82. LibraryReady.AI Online Course

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/31/2024

As Artificial Intelligence becomes ever more pervasive in our schools and society, it's vital for educators to understand this impactful technology in order to prepare students for an AI-infused world. Explore the progression of AI, how it works and what it's capable of, and examine its capabilities and ethical implications. You'll look at the potential impact of AI in schools, how to use it as a professional tool, and how to address concerns about cheating. Reflect on different AI tools and consider the importance of teaching students about AI.

Online, asynchronous course for educators and administrators in the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES region.

This course can be completed any time between now and December 31, 2024.

83. Monique Burr Foundation Certified Facilitator Training (ToT)- K-5 ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/6/2025

The Train the Trainer workshop (ToT) will prepare and educate school staff designated to implement the MBF Child Safety Matters (grades k-5) curriculum during the 2024-2025 school year. During the ToT training, Facilitators will also receive Less Is More training. Created by the New York State Children's Alliance, Inc., the Less is More training highlights the integral role a Mandated Reporter has in a child abuse investigation process. Our goal is to help Facilitators feel confident about communicating with students who have experienced trauma, what to do when they suspect child abuse, and reassure them of the importance of their role when it comes to protecting children. The objectives include knowing what is needed to make a referral, how to gather necessary information without questioning the child, the importance of the role of a Mandated Reporter, what a CAC is and how it works and why some cases do not move forward. To ensure maximum learning potential, each full day ToT workshop will consist of a maximum of 20 participants. Multiple sessions will be offered throughout the school year.

84. Cohort 3: Positive Intelligence for School Administrators - Foundation Program for Mental Fitness

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: School Administrators ONLY: Greece

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 2/24/2025

6 Positive Intelligence one-hour sessions, 1 Introductory Session

Provide access to the program's 7 weekly video sessions.

Provide access to one year of the daily fitness Positive Intelligence app including daily mental fitness exercises, coach challenges, journal and the audio book of Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

1-1 meetings if requested by participants for amplified learning.

Facilitate/monitor private on-line channel for participants for group communication throughout program duration.

This session is virtual. A link will be provided prior to the start.
Open to Greece Administrators only.
Register for one cohort only.

85. NYS Literacy Initiative: The P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: administrators and literacy leaders, literacy teachers

Dates: 1/7/2025

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and literacy leaders with an opportunity to learn about the P-3 Instructional Best Practices Tool to be utilized when reviewing instruction and making the required attestation per Education Law §818.

As per Education Law §818, districts must reflect on the instructional best practices and literacy curriculum for students in prekindergarten through third grade, ensuring literacy instruction and interventions align with the Commissioner's requirement of literacy instruction to be based on the body of research known as the Science of Reading.

At this event, New York State Education Department (NYSED) staff, along with partners from BOCES and the Big 5, will present an overview of the P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices. Participants will have time to walk through the resource, reflect on the implementation of the best practices, and consider the steps to complete the attestation process. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

86. TIG Winter Training Cycle- Track 1

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Identified members of TIG Teams

Dates: 1/8/2025 to 5/7/2025

TIG
This training is for designated members of the Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief in Schools. This Winter/Spring Group of schools/districts include: Churchville Chili, E. Irondequoit, Hilton, Monroe 2 BOCES, Rochester Academy, Rush Henrietta, Spencerport, St. Rita, Webster, Wheatland Chili and Young Womens Academy.
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's state Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0390.
Training for the 2024-25 school year include the following topics:

- Day 1 : Grief and Loss at School & Trauma

- Day 2: Suicide Risk and Intervention & Chronic and Critical Illness

- Day 3: School Violence and Threat Assessment & Enhancing Educator Resilience

- Day 4 & 5: Critical Incident and Stress Management

- Day 6: TIG Implementation

NOTE: New Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY. Training starts promptly at 8:00, please allow time for signing in.

87. TIG Winter Training Cycle- Track 2

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Identified members of TIG Teams

Dates: 1/8/2025 to 5/7/2025

TIG
This training is for designated members of the Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief in Schools. This Winter/Spring Group of schools/districts include: Monroe 1 BOCES and Honeoye Falls-Lima.
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's state Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0390.
Training for the 2024-25 school year include the following topics:

- Day 1 : Grief and Loss at School & Trauma

- Day 2: Suicide Risk and Intervention & Chronic and Critical Illness

- Day 3: School Violence and Threat Assessment & Enhancing Educator Resilience

- Day 4 & 5: Critical Incident and Stress Management

- Day 6: TIG Implementation

NOTE: New Location: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY. Training starts promptly at 8:00, please allow time for signing in.

88. January SLS Council PD Session

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 1/9/2025

Morning PD session for our SLS Council

89. IN-PERSON: Lunch 'n' Learn: MS Structure & Function Content and It's Alive? Investigation

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Middle School Teachers

Dates: 1/9/2025

This workshop provides an overview of the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) that support the Performance Expectations (PEs) in the required NYS Intermediate-Level Structure, Function, and Information Processing Investigation: It's Alive? We will review science concepts, and we will spend time to work on the investigation itself as students will do. Please bring instructional ideas and/or materials related to PEs MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, and MS-LS1-3 to share with your colleagues. Please BRING YOUR LUNCH if you would like to eat at the start of the workshop.

90. January SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 1/9/2025

SLS Council Meeting.

91. The Art and Science of effective prompting during reading

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, reading specialists and literacy leaders

Dates: 1/9/2025

This is Part 4 in the Series: The Art and Science of Reading: How does it look in the K-2 classroom?

This 1-hour zoom session explores what the current research indicates about the use of the three cueing systems (MSV) during reading. Common misunderstandings around this hotly debated topic will be addressed.

This session is part of our series reviewing topics relating to the Science of Reading in early literacy instruction. The sessions are based in part on guidance provided by NYSED's Literacy Initiative and the Science of Reading Brief Series released in January, 2024. Though it is recommended to attend all six sessions, it is not required.

92. Monique Burr Foundation Certified Facilitator Training (ToT)- Grades 6-12 ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/13/2025

The Train the Trainer workshop (ToT) will prepare and educate school staff designated to implement the MBF Child Safety Matters (grades 6-12) curriculum during the 2024-2025 school year. During the ToT training, Facilitators will also receive Less Is More training. Created by the New York State Children's Alliance, Inc., the Less is More training highlights the integral role a Mandated Reporter has in a child abuse investigation process. Our goal is to help Facilitators feel confident about communicating with students who have experienced trauma, what to do when they suspect child abuse, and reassure them of the importance of their role when it comes to protecting children. The objectives include knowing what is needed to make a referral, how to gather necessary information without questioning the child, the importance of the role of a Mandated Reporter, what a CAC is and how it works and why some cases do not move forward. To ensure maximum learning potential, each full day ToT workshop will consist of a maximum of 20 participants. Multiple sessions will be offered throughout the school year.

93. Community of Practice: Science of Reading Fundamentals and Implications (Part 2 of 2 for specific districts)

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Reading Specialists, Curriculum Leaders

Dates: 1/13/2025 to 5/16/2025

NOTE: This registration is the in-person Community of Practice sessions for specific districts. (District pay) A Blended Approach to Professional Learning Once our cohort is established (minimum of 20 participants), Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES will send a registration link to the SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential. Each participant will complete the assigned modules through an asynchronous format, and will come together in-person at regular intervals to discuss the content of the module(s), make connections to the NYSED Literacy Initiative (including the Literacy Briefs and the upcoming Best Practices Guide) and to consider implications for their own work. Why a regional Community of Practice? It's about collective growth. When educators come together in these collaborative spaces, they can engage in deep discussion around best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and reflect on the impact of their professional learning. By discussing experiences and strategies, teachers can enhance their instructional techniques, positively impacting student learning outcomes. Ultimately, a Community of Practice transforms the teaching experience from solitary to shared, enriching the professional journey with collective wisdom and camaraderie. The Microcredential modules comprise 35 hours of asynchronous professional learning. Our Community of Practice Sessions consist of five 1.5 hour in-person sessions, for 7.5 in-person hours. Registration links to the Microcredential will be sent to registered participants by mid-November. Participants can complete modules at their own pace, but modules should be completed in advance of ecah sesssion: January: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics February: Fluency March: Vocabulary April: Comprehension May: Going Deeper: Applications & Implications

94. Developing a Multi-Tiered System of Support for English Language Learners (ELLs)

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ESOL/Billingual Teachers; Special Education Teachers; School Administrators; PPS Directors;

Dates: 1/13/2025 to 2/10/2025

In 2018, The Office of Special Education Programs released a series of 4 briefs from Project ELITE, Project ELLIPSES, and Project LEE titled, Meeting the Needs of English Learners With and Without Disabilities. These briefs focus on the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework for the language and learning needs of ELLS and highlight the key questions and considerations that educators often encounter when implementing tiered instruction for our bi/multilingual learners. Join us as we explore the process of creating a multi-tiered system of support for English Language Learners. Participants will have time to review the briefs from the Office of Special Education Programs and discuss possibilities for creating a multi-tiered system of support for their school, district, or classroom. Participants will meet twice on zoom and complete a portion of the work asynchronously prior to the final meeting date.

95. Mentoring that Matters

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Mentors

Dates: 1/14/2025

This full-day training will provide district mentors with the required training needed to work with proteges. This training is in accordance with the NYSED Mentoring requirements and uses the Mentoring that Matters program.

Mentors will receive the book, Mentoring Matters, and an additional workbook of materials for use with their proteges.

96. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 3 Invisible Forces

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/14/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

97. ONLINE Series: Grade 1 A Bunny's Life

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/14/2025 to 1/28/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

98. IN-PERSON: Grade K Pushes and Pulls

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers

Dates: 1/15/2025

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IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

99. ONLINE Series: Grade 5 Earth and Space Explorers

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 2/12/2025

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

100. Wayne-Finger Lakes ENL Collaborative

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ENL teachers in Wayne-Finger Lakes region

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 5/7/2025

This collaborative will meet bi-monthly for facilitated conversations and resource sharing opportunities for topics related to ELL curriculum and instruction, advocacy for ELLs, parent and community engagement, and other similar topics.

101. TCIS Refresher

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 1/16/2025

This is a 1-day TCIS recertification class for staff that are already TCIS certified and need their yearly recertification. *LUNCH- please bring your own lunch to this training. A 1/2 hour duty-free time is included. *PHYSICAL COMPONENT- you will be asked to participate in a required physical component to this training to be recertified. If you cannot participate in the physical component, you are still required to stay until the training is over. Please review your TCIS student workbook prior to the training and you are encouraged to bring it with you to the training. ATTIRE: Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes to this training.