Participants will see how these platforms can synthesize documents, generate summaries, draft communications, and organize complex information for planning and decision-making. Real-world examples will highlight how each tool can be applied to leadership work - from streamlining professional learning and policy review to preparing presentations and analyzing data.

Walk away with practical strategies to begin exploring these tools in your daily workflow and a clearer sense of how AI can enhance productivity while keeping the focus on instructional leadership.

This professional learning series offers participants hands-on opportunities to engage in all three High School Chemistry Regents Investigations. Educators will experience each investigation from the perspective of a student and collaboratively unpack facilitation strategies, scaffolding opportunities, and pre-unit curriculum preparation through the lens of a teacher. By the end of the series, participants will develop a deeper understanding of NYSED's expectations for the new Regents-level science investigations and be well-equipped to support students in mastering these performance-based tasks, which are one of the multiple components of New York State's assessment strategy for Regents Chemistry.

Located in the Jane Bullowa Conference Center day 1, upstairs in the MHRIC building day 2!

Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available. Participants may utilize the break room with a microwave and refrigerator if needed.

Free to subscribing districts of Major Initiatives CoSer 555.012.

Join us for a dynamic, hands-on journey designed for teams of four K-12 educators per district, eager to explore AI's role in teaching and learning. Through in-person workshops, virtual collaboration, and school visits, participants will engage with AI tools, design meaningful learning experiences, and implement AI-enhanced lessons in their schools.

The AI Circle fosters collaboration among educators and district leaders, providing a structured space to experiment with AI tools, test ideas with students, and refine instructional approaches. By the end of the program, each participant will have designed, implemented, and reflected on an AI-enhanced lesson or project, equipping them with strategies to integrate AI meaningfully into their practice.

This journey unfolds through a series of interactive sessions, designed to guide participants from initial exploration to implementation and reflection:

Program Schedule:

• The Launch - Tuesday, October 7 | Ulster BOCES - Jane Bullowa Conference Center| 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM

• Ideation & Design - Wednesday, November 12 | Ulster BOCES - Jane Bullowa Conference Center | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

• Tuning - December (Choose ONE virtual after-school session)
- Tuesday, December 9 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Virtual)
- Wednesday, December 10 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Virtual)
- Thursday, December 11 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Virtual)

• Coaching & Support - January/February (Onsite school visits)

• Reflection - Tuesday, March 24 | Ulster BOCES - Jane Bullowa Conference Center | 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM

• Celebration of Learning - Friday, April 17 | Ulster BOCES - Jane Bullowa Conference Center | 12:00 - 2:30 PM

✨Team Pricing Details ✨
👥 A team = 4 participants
🌐 Non-component districts: $1,500 per team of 4
➕ Additional participants from the same non-component district: $375 each

The purpose of the Physical Therapy Roundtable is to build a Professional Learning Network (PLN) to promote collaboration and learning opportunities amongst PT's and PTA's across the county school districts and educational settings. The group will share and review continuing education courses, share professional resources, and discuss best PT practices in the educational setting.

Petteri Elo is an educator from Finland. He has an extensive career in teaching, training, and hands-on pedagogical and curriculum development. He turns his innovative and experimental practices with his students into engaging and thought provoking training concepts for educators worldwide. PedaNow - Finnish Innovation in Pedagogy

Live Online Session 1 (October 22, 2025 Full Day):
The program begins with a kick-off session that introduces participants to the foundational principles of engaging and authentic Project-Based Learning (PBL). Through training and collaborative group work, participants will gain practical insights and strategies to implement PBL effectively in their contexts.

Live Online Session 2 (November 5, 2025 Full Day):
This session focuses on the exchange of ideas and peer feedback. Participants will engage in small group coaching meetings with Petteri, allowing for personalized guidance. Independent planning time is allocated for participants to advance their projects.

Online Work on Project Plans & Implementation Phase: (Asynchronous: November 5-December 17, 2025)
Groups finalize their project plans, incorporating feedback and suggestions from earlier sessions. Planning materials are again shared with Petteri for further feedback and fine-tuning. Participants implement their finalized projects with their students. During this phase, Petteri remains available to address any questions or provide additional support as needed.

Live Online Session 3 (December 17, 2025 Full Day):
This comprehensive program blends training, collaboration, and coaching to empower educators in designing and implementing impactful PBL experiences.

*The registration price is for a team of teachers. Minimum team size is 2, maximum team size is 6. Please email VSetaro@Ulsterboces.org if there are questions.

This engaging session equips PE teachers with activities, progressions, and mindset strategies that help students find joy and confidence in movement. Participants will leave with practical, ready-to-use ideas they can implement immediately.

Join us to learn simple, scalable lessons that increase total movement time for all students, plus step-by-step strategies for adapting games and circuits to accommodate diverse abilities, fitness levels, and class sizes.

About the Presenter:
Christina Collins, M.S.S., is a Health and Physical Education Teacher, vegetarian, boy mom of two, ultra-endurance athlete, and keynote speaker. She holds over 60 graduate credits beyond her master's in the Psychology of Behavior Change and Growth Mindset. Christina earned her Master of Sports Science degree from the United States Sports Academy, concentrating in Personal Training, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with a minor in Psychology and cross-endorsement as a Health Educator while playing collegiate volleyball.

She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership while advocating for classroom movement mandates and teaching in the MAT Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy program at Manhattanville University. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership while advocating for classroom movement mandates and teaching in the MAT Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy program at Manhattanville University.

Discover how positive reinforcement can transform your classroom!

This webinar is designed for school staff looking to build a more supportive and encouraging learning environment. Learn how to identify, deliver, and sustain effective reinforcement strategies that increase desired behaviors and motivate students across all grade levels.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment: Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Orton-Gillingham is a structured, multisensory approach to literacy instruction developed in the early 20th century by Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham. Multisensory techniques are defined as using the brain's pathways of seeing, saying, hearing, and kinesthetic movement (handwriting).

This diagnostic and prescriptive approach combines remediation, based on extensive research on children with language-processing difficulties, with an analysis of the structure of the English language. Skills are taught sequentially, aligned with how children naturally develop language.

Classroom Educator Training introduces participants to the fundamental elements of an OG-based approach, characterized by explicit teaching of foundational literacy skills. The course includes an introduction to phonology and basic phonics, and emphasizes instruction to promote fluency, vocabulary development, and an understanding of language structure.

Content includes:

* Information on dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities
* Strategies for multisensory instruction
* Using assessment results to plan small- and large-group lessons
* Guidance on planning an Orton-Gillingham lesson

This scientifically based methodology is explicit, interactive, diagnostic, multisensory, and integrated.

The course is designed for general and special-education teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, speech and reading specialists, and is also recommended for instructional assistants and tutors.

30 CTLE hours
Instructor: Orton-Gillingham Fellow
First step toward certification by the Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators
Materials included in the course cost and shipped directly to participants

For details, contact: Kate Dube, kdube@ulsterboces.org.

Minimum Enrollment: This course requires at least 20 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

This hybrid professional learning experience invites educators to reimagine what effective teaching looks like in a connected, technology-rich world. Whether you're exploring ways to modernize your in-person instruction, preparing to launch a new hybrid program, or simply looking to make your lessons more adaptable, this experience offers a practical starting point.

Through a mix of live collaboration and self-paced learning, participants will explore key ideas from the Teaching Across Learning Environments (TALE) framework and learn to apply them to their own teaching contexts: resilient design, the Four Constants, engagement, and authentic assessment. Along the way, you'll experiment with digital tools, reflect on your teaching practice, and design a personalized "Hybrid Practice Plan” to strengthen student engagement and flexibility.

Join fellow educators in a supportive, project-based environment designed to spark reflection, foster collaboration, and inspire lasting instructional growth across any teaching context.

Synchronous Zoom Launch: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (Snow Date: Thursday, January 22)
Asynchronous Work - Iteration & Tuning: Friday, January 23 - March 4
Synchronous Zoom Celebration of Learning: Thursday, March 5 (Snow Date: Tuesday, March 10)

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Asynchronous Courses: Flexible, self-paced with 24/7 access. No live sessions; interact with instructors and peers via discussion boards and email. All work must be finished by deadlines to earn credit.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

This course is designed for educators to gain more familiarity with media literacy and to learn new strategies for integrating it into the curriculum. Participants will explore the NY State Media Literacy Toolkit and make connections to the new Portrait of A Graduate from NY Inspires. The course will feature useful resources including Project Look Sharp and Sooth.fyi. This is a self-paced, asynchronous class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Asynchronous Course:
Flexible, self-paced with 24/7 access. No live sessions; interact with instructors and peers via discussion boards and email. All work must be finished by deadlines to earn credit.

As the rigor for student performance in science increases with a focus on 3-dimensional learning, how can we support students with effective literacy strategies? This webinar will explore 3D cluster assessments for grades 3-12, aligned with NYSSLS performance expectations and performance level descriptions, and provide strategies to enhance student comprehension.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment: Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Gemini's AI features are now available across your entire Google Workspace. This 90-minute session offers a comprehensive first look at the full toolkit. We'll review and demonstrate the new AI-powered buttons within Google Classroom for tasks such as generating assignment ideas and rubrics.

We'll also explore the standalone Gemini app, the source-grounded NotebookLM, and custom Gems to explain what they are, how they differ, and how you might use them. A hands-on segment will let you test-drive some of these new capabilities to see firsthand how they work and where they might fit into your workflow.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

The AI Teacher Toolbox is your go-to series for practical, in-depth explorations of how generative AI can elevate your teaching practice. Each session focuses on a specific topic, offering dedicated time to discover tools, learn strategies, and experiment with AI in meaningful ways.

In this session, discover how AI can save you time and streamline your communication workflow using tools such as Microsoft CoPilot, Google Gemini, and SchoolAI. Explore how to quickly draft polished, professional emails to parents, craft thoughtful letters of recommendation, and create school-wide newsletters that stand out. You'll also learn how to use AI to communicate effectively with colleagues and administrators, ensuring clarity and impact.

Join us for a hands-on experience as we delve into strategies to transform how you approach written communication. Register now!

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

What if leadership wasn't about climbing ladders or chasing titles, but about rising in alignment with who you truly are?
What if leading meant embodying wisdom, compassion, and courage, with both brilliance and heart?

Leading with Smart & Soul is a call to every woman ready to lead from her power, her purpose, and her truth.

Rooted in the SEEL Framework (Smart, Emotional, Ethical Leadership), this four-part experience reclaims leadership as both an art and a calling. It's where intellect meets intuition, and where authenticity becomes your superpower.

This is the new architecture of leadership, one built on integrity, empathy, and soul. Our children, our schools, and our world need women who lead not just with their minds, but with their moral compass set to love, justice, and light.

Together, we'll explore what it means to lead as a whole woman, with strength and softness, strategy and soul. You'll learn to trust your intuition, elevate your impact, and walk in your truth with unshakable confidence.

You will walk away with:
✨ A circle of powerful women grounded in shared purpose and sisterhood
✨ Empowerment through story, reflection, and soulful dialogue
✨ Practical tools to weave SEEL into your everyday leadership
✨ Renewed clarity, courage, and compassion in your purpose

This is leadership redefined.
This is the rise of women who lead on purpose-with smart, soulful, and unstoppable light.

What if students were seen as storytellers of their academic experience; equipped to document, reflect, and show irrefutable evidence of what they know and can do? In this session we go beyond grades to explore authentic assessment practices that strengthen learner voice, metacognition, and belonging. We will examine techniques for helping students collect artifacts of learning "from seed to plant,” build portfolios, engage in community feedback, and make their growth visible. Leaders and educators will leave with concrete strategies for shifting school culture toward process, reflection, and identity while still meeting competencies, rubrics, and outcomes.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Mandated meeting for Council members of the Ulster BOCES School Library System. The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy, do long-range and short-range planning, and evaluate the System's services.

Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? An Intermediate Guide to Canva: Design with Confidence builds on the foundations introduced in A Beginner's Guide to Canva, helping participants explore the platform's more advanced features and creative possibilities. Learn how to streamline your workflow with design shortcuts, master time-saving tools like brand kits and shared templates, and experiment with AI-powered features to enhance your classroom visuals. You'll also discover tips and tricks for creating professional-quality materials that engage students and strengthen your classroom brand. After the tutorial, enjoy dedicated workshop time to practice and apply new techniques to your own projects.

Please note: This session is best suited for participants who are already comfortable navigating Canva and have basic experience creating simple designs. Only register if your district has explicitly approved Canva for classroom use.

Join us and discover how a few small upgrades to your Canva practice can make a big difference in your teaching toolkit!

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Join us for the culminating day of the Together professional learning series - a transformative four-day journey of learning, collaboration, and reflection. This year's theme centers on fostering inclusive communities, amplifying student voice, and enhancing instructional practices that support all learners.

The final day features a keynote address along with two powerful documentary screenings and guided discussions that highlight literacy, equity, and advocacy in education:

Left Behind
Follow a group of determined NYC mothers who establish the city's first public school for students with dyslexia. Their fight against institutional barriers and systemic inequities illustrates the power of family and community advocacy in shaping educational change.

The Right to Read
Directed by Jenny Mackenzie, this film tells the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two families working to ensure that every child has access to early literacy. Framing reading as both a civil right and a cornerstone of democracy, the film underscores how literacy shapes lifelong opportunity and equity.

"Illiteracy is one of the most solvable problems of our time… Reading is at the core of our democracy. Our future depends on ensuring all students are equipped with the skills to build an equitable society for us all.” - Jenny Mackenzie

Participants will engage in guided discussions connecting the films' narratives to real-world challenges and opportunities in their own schools and communities.
No cost for Title III Consortium Districts (Ellenville, Highland, Margaretville, New Paltz, Onteora, Rondout Valley, Saugerties, Wallkill)

Minimum Enrollment: Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Join us for the Together Series - four (4) full days of meaningful learning and collaboration with leading experts and student voices. This year's series will focus on fostering inclusive communities, elevating student voice, and strengthening instructional practices that support all learners.

Throughout the series, participants will engage in:
-Interactive sessions on effective instructional strategies for English Language Learners (ELLs), grounded in research and best practice.
-Conversations around culture, identity, language acquisition, and the policies that shape student experiences.
-Student-led sessions offering authentic perspectives on belonging, voice, and engagement.

The Details:
4 Full Days: Thursday, November 6, 2025; Thursday, January 15, 2026; Thursday, February 26, 2026; Friday, March 20, 2026
💰 No cost for Title III Consortium Districts (Ellenville, Highland, Margaretville, New Paltz, Onteora, Rondout Valley, Saugerties, Wallkill)

Registration Structure:
Each registration is $500 and covers one team of up to 6 educators from the same district. All Students are welcomed, encouraged and free to join in sessions.
🎉Want to bring more teams? Just register again - it's $500 per team of 6.

Quick Recap:
✅ $500 = 1 registration = 1 team (up to 6 people)
➕ More teams? = $500 each

Come ready to learn, collaborate, and leave with actionable strategies to build stronger, more inclusive school communities.

Mandated meeting for Communication Coordinator members of the Ulster BOCES School Library System.

Please note: The date has changed from Tuesday, March 17 to Monday, March 23.

These virtual meetings are designed to support new school librarians in Ulster County. Experienced school librarians are encouraged to sign up as well to share insights and resources with our new colleagues.

The AI Teacher Toolbox is your go-to series for practical, in-depth explorations of how generative AI can elevate your teaching practice. Each session focuses on a specific topic, offering dedicated time to discover tools, learn strategies, and experiment with AI in meaningful ways.

In this session, discover how AI can help you personalize learning pathways and differentiate instruction with ease using tools like CoPilot, Google Gemini, and SchoolAI. Explore strategies to create individualized resources tailored to students' unique learning needs, as well as techniques for crafting multiple versions of assignments, questions, or explanations to meet diverse abilities. From scaffolding tasks to designing interactive learning materials, you'll gain hands-on experience with AI-driven approaches that save time while enhancing your teaching impact.

Join us to dive deep into the art of personalization and differentiation. Register now!

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment: Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

What if students were seen as storytellers of their academic experience; equipped to document, reflect, and show irrefutable evidence of what they know and can do? In this session we go beyond grades to explore authentic assessment practices that strengthen learner voice, metacognition, and belonging. We will examine techniques for helping students collect artifacts of learning "from seed to plant,” build portfolios, engage in community feedback, and make their growth visible. Leaders and educators will leave with concrete strategies for shifting school culture toward process, reflection, and identity while still meeting competencies, rubrics, and outcomes.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

The Thinkering Collective NY Inspired Fellowship is igniting a statewide movement of educators who are turning bold ideas into real-world impact for their schools and communities. Through mentorship, collaboration, and access to a powerful cross-sector network, fellows launch passion-driven projects that reimagine what learning can look like across New York. This is where innovation becomes visible, connected, and built to last.

The next cohort begins April 6. Explore the Fellowship and be part of the movement. Please click the link below to register.

Apply for the NY Inspired x Thinkering Collective Fellowship

A 10-week virtual experience empowering New York educators to design human-first learning alongside a statewide network of partners.

Welcome, New York educators!

This is your first step into a collaborative movement to reimagine what learning can look like across New York.

The NY Inspired Fellowship, co-created by Thinkering Collective and NY Inspired in partnership with NYSCATE, Ulster BOCES, and WSWHE BOCES, brings together educators statewide to design and launch projects that elevate student growth, well-being, and community connection.

Over 10 weeks, fellows work with mentors, peers, and real-world partners to turn ideas into action while helping build a connected, human-first learning ecosystem aligned to New York's evolving priorities.

Please click the link below so we can learn more about your interests, inspirations, and availability. We're excited to learn with you!

Apply for the NY Inspired x Thinkering Collective Fellowship

Looking to boost your literacy instruction?

The Prekindergarten-3rd Grade Literacy Instructional Best Practices guide serves as a comprehensive resource for educators, providing detailed instructional best practices and instructional considerations to improve student outcomes in literacy. It can be used for a review of local curricula as well as a tool for reflecting on individual practices. The guide is also meant to foster discussions among district leaders, building leaders, literacy leaders, and teachers around literacy practices and curricula. Whether you're an educational leader in a P-3 setting or a teacher, this course will serve as a helpful introduction to this important resource with evidence-based best practices for phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, comprehension, and oral language.

This asynchronous course is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing participants to progress through the content at their own pace. Course materials, including video lessons, readings, and assignments, are accessible 24/7 through our online platform. While there are no live sessions, participants can engage with instructors and peers through discussion boards and email. All assignments and assessments must be completed by the specified deadlines to receive credit for the course.

Minimum Enrollment: Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Improv games incorporate Social Emotional Learning, movement, and joy into the classroom!

We'll have fun playing different improv games and discussing how they can be used for community building, literacy, brain breaks, and joyful movement.

Minimum Enrollment: Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

In this professional learning session, teachers will learn about Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) practices and experience how they promote active problem solving and mathematical reasoning. Participants will engage in a collaborative thinking task at non-permanent vertical surfaces and discuss the rationale and benefits of BTC practices.

Let's be honest, "numeracy brief” doesn't exactly scream edge-of-your-seat excitement. But what if it could?

In this session, we'll break down the NYSED Numeracy Briefs into what they were always meant to be: practical, powerful tools that move the needle for real students in real classrooms. No jargon marathons, no theoretical rabbit holes, just clear, engaging insights you can actually use on Monday morning.

Expect a fast-paced, teacher-centered walkthrough of key ideas, a few "wait…why didn't anyone say it like THAT before?” moments, and concrete ways to turn numbers into narratives that drive equity, access, and impact.

Because it's not just about teaching math, it's about making it matter.

Let's be honest, "numeracy brief” doesn't exactly scream edge-of-your-seat excitement. But what if it could?

In this session, we'll break down the NYSED Numeracy Briefs into what they were always meant to be: practical, powerful tools that move the needle for real students in real classrooms. No jargon marathons, no theoretical rabbit holes, just clear, engaging insights you can actually use on Monday morning.

Expect a fast-paced, teacher-centered walkthrough of key ideas, a few "wait…why didn't anyone say it like THAT before?” moments, and concrete ways to turn numbers into narratives that drive equity, access, and impact.

Because it's not just about teaching math, it's about making it matter.

As the field of education continues to shift toward more inquiry-based learning, how might teachers leverage generative AI to design experiences that are more meaningful, engaging, and effective for both themselves and their students?

In this session, we will examine a selection of project-based learning (PBL) frameworks in order to build a shared understanding of what high-quality PBL can look like in our classrooms. From there, we will explore how generative AI can act as a practical design partner, helping teachers more efficiently plan, adapt, and bring these kinds of learning experiences to life in ways that were previously difficult to achieve.

Grounded in principles of deeper learning, this session will highlight how AI can reduce common barriers to PBL while keeping the work both purposeful and manageable. Participants will leave with a concrete project idea or starting point, along with clear, usable strategies to support planning, differentiation, and ongoing student learning.

This session explores accessibility features built into Chromebooks, such as text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and visual supports, and highlights everyday classroom tools that can function as assistive technology. Participants will also review how to document these supports in IEPs to ensure student access. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for recognizing and applying tools that make learning more inclusive.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

The goal of the Occupational Therapy Professional Learning Network (OT-PLN) is to facilitate collaboration and learning opportunities among OTs and OTAs across local county school districts and educational programs. The group will share and review continuing education courses, professional resources, and current best OT practices in the educational setting.

Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, the Group Crisis Intervention course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined, and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusings, and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.

This course is designed for anyone in the fields of Business & Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress.

Program Highlights:
● Relevant research findings
● Relevant recommendations for practice
● Incident assessment
● Strategic intervention planning
● "Resistance, resilience, recovery” continuum
● Large group crisis interventions
● Small group crisis interventions
● Adverse outcome associated with crisis intervention
● Reducing risks
● Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

These virtual meetings are designed to support new school librarians in Ulster County. Experienced school librarians are encouraged to sign up as well to share insights and resources with our new colleagues.

Discover how compassion can transform classroom behavior. In this professional development webinar, we will break down how trauma impacts student behavior, learning, and emotional regulation. Participants will be given practical, trauma-sensitive strategies for responding to challenging behaviors with empathy, building safe and supportive classroom environments, and fostering positive relationships so that you can promote resilience, engagement, and student success.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Scorer training for the ELA Regents exam. Participants will gain an understanding of test format, scoring policies and procedures, and exam rubrics.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Building on Sessions 1 and 2 of the Designing for New York Inspires series, Session 3 invites you to work within your department to reimagine a traditional midterm or summative assessment as a meaningful, real-world project-based experience.

Drawing on real-world examples, PBL frameworks, and Portrait of a Graduate attributes, you will design a performance task that emphasizes application, inquiry, and authentic demonstration of learning, aligned with NYSED's emerging performance-based pathways. You'll leave with a clear project blueprint and actionable next steps for classroom piloting.

*This session is for Wallkill High School Instructors Only. Content groupings subject to change pending final registration numbers.

Building on Sessions 1 and 2 of the Designing for New York Inspires series, Session 3 invites you to work within your department to reimagine a traditional midterm or summative assessment as a meaningful, real-world project-based experience.

Drawing on real-world examples, PBL frameworks, and Portrait of a Graduate attributes, you will design a performance task that emphasizes application, inquiry, and authentic demonstration of learning, aligned with NYSED's emerging performance-based pathways. You'll leave with a clear project blueprint and actionable next steps for classroom piloting.

*This session is for Wallkill High School Instructors Only. Content groupings subject to change pending final registration numbers.

Mandated meeting for Council members of the Ulster BOCES School Library System. The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy, do long-range and short-range planning, and evaluate the System's services.

Building on Sessions 1 and 2 of the Designing for New York Inspires series, Session 3 invites you to work within your department to reimagine a traditional midterm or summative assessment as a meaningful, real-world project-based experience.

Drawing on real-world examples, PBL frameworks, and Portrait of a Graduate attributes, you will design a performance task that emphasizes application, inquiry, and authentic demonstration of learning, aligned with NYSED's emerging performance-based pathways. You'll leave with a clear project blueprint and actionable next steps for classroom piloting.

*This session is for Wallkill High School Instructors Only. Content groupings subject to change pending final registration numbers.

Building on Sessions 1 and 2 of the Designing for New York Inspires series, Session 3 invites you to work within your department to reimagine a traditional midterm or summative assessment as a meaningful, real-world project-based experience.

Drawing on real-world examples, PBL frameworks, and Portrait of a Graduate attributes, you will design a performance task that emphasizes application, inquiry, and authentic demonstration of learning, aligned with NYSED's emerging performance-based pathways. You'll leave with a clear project blueprint and actionable next steps for classroom piloting.

*This session is for Wallkill High School Instructors Only. Content groupings subject to change pending final registration numbers.

This training will prepare participants for the administration and scoring of the High School Science Regents exams. Educators will develop a clear understanding of test formats, scoring policies, and procedures. The primary focus will be on the new NYSSLS-aligned Science Regents exams, with guidance on older exam formats provided as needed.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Training for the administration and scoring of the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Regents exams. Participants will gain an understanding of test format, scoring policies and procedures, and exam rubrics.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Scorer training for the U.S. History and Regents exam. Participants will gain an understanding of test format, scoring policies and procedures, and exam rubrics.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

The goal of the Occupational Therapy Professional Learning Network (OT-PLN) is to facilitate collaboration and learning opportunities among OTs and OTAs across local county school districts and educational programs. The group will share and review continuing education courses, professional resources, and current best OT practices in the educational setting.

This session explores how Schoology can be used to support personalized and differentiated learning through intentional course design, student choice, and ongoing feedback. Participants will clarify what personalized learning is and is not, and examine how instructional decisions around pacing, choice, feedback, and evidence of learning can be supported within Schoology to create student-centered learning experiences aligned to classroom goals and Portrait of a Graduate competencies. The session will include time for participants to explore and revise their own Schoology courses, units, or assignments using the strategies discussed.

Only participants whose districts use Schoology as their learning management system should enroll in this session.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Scorer training for the Global History and Geography exam. Participants will gain an understanding of test format, scoring policies and procedures, and exam rubrics.

Once registered through Frontline, you should receive a Zoom link at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Inspired by the research of Peter Liljedahl, the Building Thinking Classrooms Series is a dynamic, research-based professional learning experience designed for Grades 5-12 educators ready to transform passive problem-solvers into confident mathematical thinkers.

This isn't just professional development.

It's a mindset shift where perseverance, risk-taking, and collaboration are central pedagogical moves! And yes, the return on investment is exponential!

Series Dates:

June 23, 2026 ( Kick Off Event In-Person: 1PM - 3PM )
September 30, 2026 ( Full Day In-Person Series #1 )
October 20, 2026 ( Full Day In-Person Series #2 )
October 21, 2026 ( Live In-Person Demonstration Day with Chase )
December 1, 2026 ( Full Day In-Person Series #3 )
December 2, 2026 ( Live In-Person Demonstration Day with Chase )

Join us for a dynamic, three-day professional learning experience designed to bring the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) to life through minds-on, hands-on learning. This series supports educators in connecting standards to meaningful instruction that prepares students as critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and contributors to a more sustainable world.

Participants will explore the three dimensions of the NYSSLS: Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts while making intentional connections to New York State's Portrait of a Graduate and required climate education.

Through immersive investigations, collaborative discussions, and practical applications, educators will leave with tools and strategies to implement rigorous, equitable, and student-centered science instruction.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Ready to unlock the power of visual design in your classroom? A Beginner's Guide to Canva is the perfect starting point for educators looking to explore this versatile tool.

In this session, you'll learn how to navigate Canva's intuitive interface, discover the wide range of project options, and get a brief introduction to its integrated AI features. Whether you're creating engaging classroom materials, enhancing presentations, or empowering students to express their creativity, Canva has something for everyone.

After the tutorial, enjoy dedicated workshop time to create a project that matches your comfort level and proficiency with the tool.

Please note: Only register if your district has explicitly approved Canva for use in the classroom.

Join us and see how Canva can elevate teaching and learning. Register now!

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

How can we shift students away from mimicking teachers toward active problem solving and mathematical reasoning?

As noted in the book "Thinking is a necessary precursor to learning, and if students are not thinking, they are not learning”, this is the fundamental challenge addressed in Peter Liljedahl's book Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC), in which he presents 14 teaching practices based on his research and fieldwork with teachers across different grade levels.

In this workshop, teachers will collaborate on a thinking task in randomized groups at vertical non-permanent surfaces to experience what a lesson based on BTC practices might look like.

The session will also include a discussion of the rationale and benefits of BTC practices, along with ideas and resources for implementing or learning more about them.

The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) of the New York State Education Department presents:

Enacting the New York State Culture Standards

NYSED OBEWL is sponsoring a two-day, in-person workshop series in nine regions across New York State to support NYS world language educators in understanding and implementing the NYS Culture Standards.

Each workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch on your own.

Participants must commit to attending both days in full. Eight (8) hours of CTLE credit are offered.

Day 1: Enacting NYS Culture Standards (Part 1)
Focus on the connection between intercultural competence and language proficiency in developing culturally responsive students. Participants will use authentic resources (images, artifacts, texts) to explore interpretation and cultural context. After reviewing Culture Standards 4-5 and rubrics, they will design an interpretive instructional sequence aligned to these standards.

Day 2: Enacting NYS Culture Standards (Part 2)
Builds on Day 1 by focusing on interpersonal and presentational communication. Participants will learn strategies to prompt student output using Culture Standards 4-5 and integrate these tasks into the interpretive sequence. They will then design aligned interpersonal and presentational performance tasks using the same standards and rubrics.

Registration process:
All participants must pre-register for these workshops using the NYSED registration form below. (Please note that using Frontline does not register you for these workshops.)
To register for one of these two-day summer workshops, visit our registration page.

For more information on professional learning webinars for world language educators, visit our website.

As New York BOCES and district teams move through the NY Inspires process, this session-offered as a DLNY pre-conference-provides structured time to reflect, recalibrate, and plan for the next year of the NY Inspires framework.

Your DLNY registration allows you to participate in this pre-conference at no additional cost. This session is part of Deeper Learning New York (DLNY), a dynamic, practitioner-driven event that brings together educators, leaders, and partners committed to advancing deeper learning, equity, and student-centered practices across New York and beyond.

Using human-centered design practices, participants will revisit how community engagement shaped their year of work and prioritize next steps for embedding the Portrait of a Graduate into instructional practice across districts. Facilitated by New Tech Network (NTN), this interactive workshop draws on NTN's national expertise in supporting districts to cultivate deeper learning environments, engage diverse stakeholders, and sustain system-wide transformation through improvement science and adult learning systems.

* Reflect and Analyze Year 1 Progress:
Identify lessons learned, bright spots, and hurdles from working with the NY Inspires Playbook and rollout of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate.

* Strengthen Systems for the Year Ahead:
Define priorities for advancing the Portrait of a Graduate across classrooms and districts. Use insights to identify the systems, supports, and leadership routines needed to sustain deeper learning practices and support implementation of the NY State Portrait of a Graduate.

This three-hour session includes dedicated time for design and planning with your team. Participants should bring a device for use during the session. Lunch will be provided.

Join us at Deeper Learning, the global gathering of educators, leaders, and change-makers, working to create more student-centered schools.

At #DLNY26, we look ahead to imagine what school can be, in a way that is joyful, reflective, and inspiring.

Innovative leadership ignites the journey of Deeper Learning by re-envisioning conventional educational paradigms. Our conference theme, "Leading for Deeper Learning" acknowledges the extraordinary juncture we find ourselves in, poised to craft groundbreaking learning communities. Whether your inspiration stems from the boundless realms of technology, nature, the creative expressions of the arts, cutting-edge design, or pioneering curriculum designs, venturing beyond the confines of convention has the potential to usher in profoundly novel prospects for your school community.

Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? An Intermediate Guide to Canva: Design with Confidence builds on the foundations introduced in A Beginner's Guide to Canva, helping participants explore the platform's more advanced features and creative possibilities.

Learn how to streamline your workflow with design shortcuts, master time-saving tools like brand kits and shared templates, and experiment with AI-powered features to enhance your classroom visuals. You'll also discover tips and tricks for creating professional-quality materials that engage students and strengthen your classroom brand.

After the tutorial, enjoy dedicated workshop time to practice and apply new techniques to your own projects.

Please note: This session is best suited for participants who are already comfortable navigating Canva and have basic experience creating simple designs. Only register if your district has explicitly approved Canva for use in the classroom.

Join us and discover how a few small upgrades to your Canva practice can make a big difference in your teaching toolkit!

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Ready to unlock the power of visual design in your classroom? This self-paced course is designed to help educators explore Canva's intuitive interface, experiment with its diverse project options, and gain confidence in using this versatile tool for teaching and learning.

Unlike a live webinar, this asynchronous format allows for a deeper dive into Canva's features, giving you the time and flexibility to practice at your own pace.

Through guided modules, you'll not only learn how to create engaging classroom materials, enhance presentations, and support student creativity, but also explore Canva's AI-powered design tools. Interactive activities and step-by-step tutorials will help you test out different functions, culminating in a final project that you can immediately implement in your classroom.

Important: Only educators whose districts have approved Canva for classroom use should enroll in this course.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Reading and writing poetry can be a powerful vehicle for exploring the immigrant experience and playing with language. Bringing diverse languages and voices into the classroom through bilingual poems and poetry in translation benefits all students. In addition, poetry can support social-emotional well-being. In this workshop, we will read and respond to poems, as well as write our own, to provide ideas and strategies for supporting multilingual learners and all students.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Discover the power of Newsela to enrich your teaching and engage students in your content area.

In this self-paced, asynchronous course, you'll explore Newsela's extensive resources to align with your subject's needs, assign content to build skills and knowledge, and analyze student insights to inform instruction.

Designed for busy educators, this course on the Canvas platform provides practical strategies to seamlessly integrate Newsela into your classroom.

Take your teaching to the next level with this on-demand learning experience!

Minimum Enrollment: Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Differentiation doesn't have to be complicated when your tools are built for access. This session explores the often-overlooked inclusive features built into Microsoft 365 that can help support every learner. Whether they're reading, writing, organizing, or focusing, you'll learn how to use what's already at your fingertips to remove barriers, foster independence, and honor learner variability.

Updated for today's classrooms, this session also touches on emerging AI supports within the Microsoft ecosystem and how they can be leveraged to personalize learning in powerful and equitable ways.

This session is exclusively for Microsoft 365 districts.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

These sessions are designed specifically for new teachers in the Rondout Valley Central School District and Wallkill Central School District only. Zoom links for each session will be sent shortly before each scheduled learning experience to the email address registered in Frontline/MLP.

Wednesday, September 2: In-Person - Full-Day Training at the Ulster BOCES Jane Bullowa Conference Center (8:30 AM - 2:30 PM)
Thursday, October 15: Virtual - Ed Tech Tools 101 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Thursday, November 12: Virtual - DASA 101 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Thursday, December 17: Virtual - SpED 101 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) *Snow Date: Tuesday, December 22
Thursday, January 14: Virtual - ENL 101 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) *Snow Date: Thursday, January 21

This professional learning series is designed for educators and leaders joining the work for the first time. Participants will deepen their understanding of culturally responsive PBL design while building leadership capacity to support implementation across classrooms, schools, and districts.

Participants will explore how the NY Inspires initiative creates meaningful learning experiences that foster critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and student agency. Through in-person institutes, virtual learning sessions, and collaborative design time, participants will engage in cycles of inquiry, design, implementation, reflection, and refinement.

Across the year, participants will:

* Design or refine Portrait of a Graduate-aligned PBL experiences
* Develop sample rubrics aligned with Portrait of a Graduate competencies
* Explore equity-centered instructional design
* Build leadership strategies that support systemic instructional change
* Engage in peer critique, reflection, and collaborative problem-solving
* Share learning through a Presentation of Learning (POL) highlighting impact on teaching and student learning

Sessions:

Launch: Sept. 21-22, 2026, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM (JBCC, New Paltz)

Check-In: Nov. 17, 2026, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM (Virtual)

PBL Camp: Jan. 25-28, 2027, High Tech High, San Diego *Additional registration/cost required

PBL Design Camp: Feb. 3, 2027, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM (iPark 87, Lake Katrine) *Snow Date TBD

Design/Ideation: Feb. 4, 2027, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM (JBCC, New Paltz) *Snow Date TBD

Learning Lab: Feb. 8, 2027, 3:45 PM-4:45 PM (Virtual) *Snow Date TBD

Celebration of Learning: Apr. 30, 2027, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM (JBCC, New Paltz)

Training for new Ulster County district DASA Coordinators. This training will provide quarterly updates and learning for the DASA coordinators across Ulster County. We will share any changes or updates from NYSED relating to DASA as well as opportunities to discuss current protocols, share strategies, and network across schools and teams.

AI Circle 2.0 is a collaborative professional learning experience open to all educators, whether you participated in the first AI Circle or are joining for the first time. This experience is designed for district and school-based teams (4+ participants) ready to design meaningful, student-centered learning aligned to New York Inspires and the NYS Portrait of a Graduate.

Through hands-on workshops, collaborative design, and ongoing support, participants will:

* Design project-based learning experiences, units, and lessons that integrate AI
* Create student-facing learning aligned to Portrait of a Graduate competencies
* Engage in structured feedback and virtual tuning sessions to refine their work
* Collaborate during in-district work time to bring ideas into practice
* Explore how AI can support equity, student voice, and authentic learning

This is not just about exploring tools. Participants will build, test, and refine real learning experiences that can be implemented in their classrooms, schools, and districts.

Classroom teachers, instructional leaders, and district teams: This is your opportunity to design learning that reflects the future we want for students.

Join us across the following sessions:

In-person sessions: 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
In-person sessions: 8:15 AM - 12:15PM
Wednesday, April 7, 2027

Virtual AS Tuning session: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Participants should choose one of the following dates:
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Thursday, December 10, 2026

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

The purpose of the Physical Therapy Roundtable is to build a Professional Learning Network (PLN) to promote collaboration and learning opportunities amongst PT's and PTA's across the county school districts and educational settings. The group will share and review continuing education courses, share professional resources, and discuss best PT practices in the educational setting.

DLNY is expanding into a year-round virtual experience designed to deepen leadership practice across the 2026-2027 school year. This three-part online series builds intentionally from Future → Systems → People, offering leaders a coherent arc of learning and reflection.

Fall Session: October 20, 2026
We will explore innovation and leadership by examining what deeper learning looks like in action, highlighting "thinkering” showcases, and reimagining schedules and learning experiences to increase student agency and relevance.

Winter Session: February 2, 2027
The focus shifts to systems, including leading across the P-12 continuum, strengthening instructional leadership, supporting principals and coaches, aligning cabinets, and communicating change effectively to communities.

Spring Session: April 27, 2027
We center on people through human-centered leadership, addressing belonging, wellbeing, burnout, student mental health, culture, and sustainable approaches to managing initiative overload.

Each session is designed to be practical, strategic, and immediately applicable for district and school leaders. Participants will engage with forward-thinking ideas while also examining the structures and conditions necessary for lasting impact.

This series extends the spirit of DLNY beyond a single event, creating space for ongoing connection, reflection, and action. Join us as we lead for deeper learning all year long.

These virtual sessions are complimentary with your DLNY26 ticket. If you have a DLNY26 ticket, you are a "subscriber” to this series.

From Exploration to Intentional Implementation

Let us help you create your guidelines and policies. The Educator Edge CoSN/AESA AI Summit is a TWO-DAY, in-person leadership experience designed to support district leadership teams, led by cabinet-level leaders, as they move from AI exploration to intentional, mission-aligned district implementation.

Grounded in the CoSN AI Maturity Toolkit, teams will assess their current state of AI integration, identify a priority challenge, and begin developing a strategic roadmap for responsible, system-wide implementation.

The experience includes a virtual pre-session and two in-person days focused on collaborative planning. Participants will leave with a shared understanding of their district's AI landscape and a prioritized 6-12 month action plan aligned to strategy, governance, and instructional coherence.

Pricing

Paid CoSN Member Districts
$349 per individual participant seat.
Bulk discount: Groups of 11 or more participants receive a 15% discount ($296.65 per person).

Non-CoSN Member Districts
$649 per individual participant seat
Bulk discount: Groups of 11 or more participants receive a 15% discount ($551.65 per person).

Held annually, Fall Into Books brings together school and public librarians from eight counties across the Hudson Valley for a day of literacy, discussion, networking, and insight. This collaborative event features book discussion sessions ranging from picture books to young adult literature, a morning speaker, a keynote author presentation, a book sale, and catered breakfast and lunch.

This conference provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to engage in collaborative discussions centered on children's and teen literature. Library workers and educators of all types are welcome.

Stay informed and inspired at this engaging training designed for DASA Coordinators across Ulster County. Participants will receive the latest updates and guidance from NYSED, explore evolving best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions around current protocols. This session also offers valuable opportunities to exchange strategies, strengthen cross-district collaboration, and build connections with colleagues committed to fostering safe and supportive school environments.

TA Impact is designed to support Teacher's Aides and Classroom Assistants in developing the skills and confidence needed to effectively support students, teachers, and the overall classroom environment. Participants will explore the important role Teacher's Aides play in fostering positive learning experiences and strengthening instructional support within the school community.

Topics will include:
* Understanding the role and responsibilities of a Teacher's Aide/Classroom Assistant
* Building classroom support and instructional strategies
* Strengthening communication and collaboration with teachers, staff, students, and families
* Supporting diverse learners, including students with special needs
* Applying behavior management, supervision, and safety practices
* Demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practices in the school setting
* Promoting wellness, burnout prevention, and self-care strategies for school support staff

This workshop is intended to provide practical tools, real-world strategies, and opportunities for reflection and discussion that participants can apply immediately in their daily work with students and staff.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

You've laid the groundwork with NY Inspires, and now it's time for the ultimate shift: handing the "burden of proof” over to the students. This follow-up series is for teachers and leaders ready to move beyond teacher-led grading and into the world of Student-Led Mastery. We're focusing on how we create the space for students to not just complete tasks, but to authentically defend and share their growth.

Through real-world examples that include Student Led Conferences and Portfolio Defenses, we will explore how to shift ownership to the learner without losing academic rigor. You'll gain practical tools and inspiration to help students speak directly to the competencies in the New York Portrait of a Graduate. By bringing in public audiences and focusing on evidence-based reflection, we raise the stakes and let students become the true architects of their education. This isn't just about better projects; it's about witnessing a total transformation in how our students see themselves as learners.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

Supporting student behavior starts with supporting the adults in the building. In this three-part series, school leaders will explore practical, sustainable strategies for responding to challenging behavior while building systems that strengthen staff confidence, reduce burnout, and improve student outcomes.

Participants will examine the principal's role in behavioral support, develop proactive building-wide practices, learn effective crisis response strategies, and strengthen post-incident teacher support. This series is designed to help administrators lead with greater clarity, consistency, and confidence when behavior escalates.

Participants will:
* Increase support for teachers and learn how to increase admin visibility throughout the school day without feeling overwhelmed themselves
* Build predictable building-wide behavior systems
* Reduce staff burnout which will ultimately improve student outcomes and safety
* Understand the principal's role in behavioral support
* Learn how to intervene effectively during crises
* Practice preventive leadership
* Strengthen post-incident teacher support
* Build systems that reduce behavioral intensity
* Strengthen administrative confidence when responding to challenging behavior

Leave with practical tools, stronger systems, and renewed confidence to lead through even the most challenging behavioral situations.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants. A decision about cancellation will be made one week in advance, and registrants will be notified.

What is the story of your graduates, and how do you know?

The Portrait of a Graduate is more than a framework. It is a powerful opportunity to uncover and tell the story of your students as individuals, as members of cohorts, and as part of something much larger. This four-part, full-day series invites educators and leaders to explore how data storytelling can illuminate journeys of learning, identity, and growth across a P-12 system.

Together, we will move beyond static data points to build rich, meaningful narratives that reflect the full complexity of student experience, grounded in the seven elements of the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate. Participants will learn to surface and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, map individual student stories, analyze cohort trends, and connect those insights to school, district, regional, and global contexts.

Through hands-on workshops, collaborative analysis, and practical tools, this series will support you in answering critical questions:

What is the story of our students?
How do individual journeys reflect collective experiences?
How can we design systems that respond to what the data is truly telling us?

By the end of the series, participants will leave with a clear framework for data storytelling, actionable plans for implementation, and a deeper understanding of how to align their work with the Portrait of a Graduate, ensuring every student's story is seen, understood, and valued.

Registration is $1,600 per team (up to six participants).

Note: This offering is free for Data Service subscribers, and Wallkill is a subscriber.

✨ This is not just about data. It is about making learning visible and meaningful.

Support your students and your practice in preparing for the new New York Inspires climate education mandate through engaging, developmentally appropriate teaching that brings sustainability and climate science into the elementary classroom.

Designed for K-4 educators (with discounted pricing available for Environmental Education CoSer districts), this interactive session explores how climate education can be embedded into existing curriculum across subject areas, not as an add-on, but as a natural extension of powerful teaching and learning.

Participants will build foundational knowledge of climate change causes, impacts, and solutions while exploring standards-aligned, ready-to-use resources connected to New York State Education Department learning standards. Through collaboration, interdisciplinary thinking, and individual application, educators will identify entry points for weaving climate education into current units of study in literacy, science, social studies, and beyond.

Grounded in inquiry, place-based learning, and real-world relevance, this session also highlights community partnerships and outdoor learning opportunities beyond classroom walls. Participants will engage in dialogue that supports shifts in instructional practice, drawing on colleague expertise while adapting ideas for their own classroom contexts.

Leave with practical strategies, inspiring resources, and a vision for empowering young learners as curious scientists, thoughtful problem-solvers, and future-ready stewards of the world around them. Climate education in elementary classrooms is not only about meeting a mandate, it's about helping children imagine and shape a more sustainable future.

Special discounted pricing is available for Environmental Education CoSer subscribers. This includes educators from Wallkill, Kingston, Saugerties, Ellenville, and New Paltz.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 15 participants.

A four-part DEI learning experience exploring identity, connection, and the power of story in education.

Join educators from across our learning community for a thought-provoking virtual book study centered on Woven Together by Dr. Courtney Rose. This interactive series invites participants to explore how identity, culture, and lived experiences shape the way we teach, lead, and build relationships in schools. Grounded in Dr. Rose's powerful reflections on belonging and interconnectedness, the sessions will create space for honest dialogue, collective learning, and meaningful self-reflection.

Through engaging activities, storytelling, and collaborative discussion, participants will examine the "threads” that influence their perspectives and practices while considering how educators can intentionally cultivate more inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments. Rather than a traditional book discussion, this experience is designed to be a dynamic exchange of ideas where educators reflect, connect, and imagine new possibilities for equity and belonging in their classrooms and school communities.

Whether you have read every page or are just beginning the journey, this series welcomes all educators who are curious about how we can more intentionally teach, lead, and learn in ways that recognize we are truly woven together.

🤝 Join us for the Together Series - four (4) full days of collaborative learning with leading experts and student voices. This year's series focuses on fostering inclusive communities, elevating student voice, and strengthening instructional practices that support all learners.

Participants will engage in research-based strategies for English Language Learners (ELLs), conversations around culture, identity, language acquisition, and policy, and student-led sessions offering authentic perspectives on belonging and engagement.

📅 The Details:
4 Full Days:
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 (Snow date: January 20, 2027)
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 (Snow date: February 17, 2027)
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Wednesday, April 14, 2027

💰 No cost for Title III Consortium Districts (Ellenville, Highland, Margaretville, New Paltz, Onteora, Rondout Valley, Saugerties, Wallkill)

📝 Registration:
$500 per registration covers one team of up to 6 educators from the same district. 🎓 Students are welcome and attend free. Additional teams may register for $500 per team.

🌙 Additional 2-Hour Evening Session:

All participants must register separately for the 2-hour evening session to receive credit for the additional hours. Teams already registered for the full-day Together Series may attend at no additional cost. Districts attending only the evening session will be charged $150 per team (up to 6 educators).
👉 Register for the 2-hour evening session

✨ Participants will leave with practical strategies, shared language, and tools to support more inclusive and engaging school communities.

🌙 This registration is for the 2-hour evening session of the Together Series.

These evening sessions are designed to extend and deepen the work of the Together Series, offering space for reflection, collaboration, and continued learning around inclusive communities, student voice, and instructional practices that support all learners.

Participants will engage in focused conversations and activities related to culture, identity, language acquisition, and belonging, with opportunities to learn from both educators and student perspectives.

📅 Session Dates:
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Wednesday, April 14, 2027

✅ Important: All participants must register for the 2-hour evening session in order to receive credit for the additional hours, even if already registered for the full-day Together Series.

💰 Cost:
- Teams already registered for the full-day Together Series: No additional cost
- Districts attending only the evening session: $150 per team (up to 6 educators from the same district)
🎓 Students are welcome and attend free.

📌 Need to register for the full-day Together Series?
👉 Register for the full-day Together Series

✨ Participants will leave with shared language, practical strategies, and ideas to support more inclusive and engaging school communities.

Support your students and your practice in preparing for the New York Inspires climate education mandate through engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction that brings sustainability and climate science into the middle grades classroom.

Designed for grades 5-8 educators (with discounted pricing available for Environmental Education CoSer districts), this interactive session explores how climate education can be meaningfully embedded into existing curriculum across subject areas, not as an add-on, but as a natural extension of rigorous, relevant teaching and learning.

Participants will build foundational knowledge of climate change causes, impacts, and solutions while exploring standards-aligned, ready-to-use resources connected to NYSED learning standards. Through collaboration and application, educators will identify entry points for integrating climate education into current units in science, ELA, social studies, and beyond.

Grounded in inquiry, place-based learning, and real-world relevance, the session highlights community partnerships and outdoor learning opportunities. Participants will engage in dialogue that supports shifts in instructional practice while adapting ideas for their own classroom contexts and learners.

Leave with practical strategies, high-quality resources, and a clear vision for empowering middle school students as critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and informed stewards of a rapidly changing world. Climate education in grades 5-8 is not only about meeting a mandate, it's about equipping students to analyze systems, evaluate solutions, and actively shape a more sustainable future.

Special discounted pricing is available for Environmental Education CoSer subscribers. This includes educators from Wallkill, Kingston, Saugerties, Ellenville, and New Paltz.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 15 participants.

Support your students and your practice in preparing for the new New York Inspires climate education mandate through rigorous, relevant instruction that integrates sustainability and climate science into the high school classroom.

Designed for grades 9-12 educators (with discounted pricing available for Environmental Education CoSer districts), this interactive session explores how climate education can be embedded across disciplines, not as an add-on, but as an authentic extension of disciplinary thinking, inquiry, and real-world application.

Participants will deepen their understanding of climate systems, including causes, impacts, mitigation, and adaptation, while engaging with standards-aligned, classroom-ready resources connected to New York State Education Department learning standards. Through collaboration and individual application, educators will identify entry points for integrating climate education into existing units in science, social studies, ELA, math, and CTE pathways.

Grounded in inquiry, systems thinking, data literacy, and real-world relevance, the session also highlights opportunities for civic engagement, community partnerships, and experiential learning beyond the classroom. Participants will engage in professional dialogue that supports instructional shifts and adaptation for diverse high school learners.

Leave with actionable strategies, high-quality resources, and a clear vision for empowering students as critical thinkers and informed decision-makers. Climate education in grades 9-12 is not only about meeting a mandate, it's about preparing students to analyze complex systems, evaluate solutions, and engage meaningfully in shaping a more sustainable future.

Special discounted pricing is available for Environmental Education CoSer subscribers. This includes educators from Wallkill, Kingston, Saugerties, Ellenville, and New Paltz.

Minimum Enrollment:
Courses require at least 10 participants.

Join us at Deeper Learning NY, a global gathering of educators, leaders, and bold change-makers who believe schools can be places where curiosity, creativity, and purpose thrive.

At #DLNY27, we come together not just to talk about the future of education, but to imagine it, design it, and begin building it together. This is a space for joy, reflection, inspiration, and courageous thinking about what learning can truly become.

Our theme, "Leading for Deeper Learning,” recognizes that we are at a pivotal moment in education. Innovative leadership is the spark that reimagines what school can be, moving beyond traditional models to create learning communities that are vibrant, human-centered, and future-ready.

Whether your inspiration comes from the power of technology, the wisdom of nature, the creativity of the arts, the possibilities of design, or bold new approaches to curriculum and learning, stepping beyond convention opens the door to extraordinary possibilities. Together, we'll explore ideas, share practices, and ignite the momentum needed to transform our schools and empower every learner.

Come ready to think differently, connect deeply, and lead boldly.