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1. Nearpod in Action: Designing Interactive Lessons That Stick

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 4/6/2026

Meeting Times: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Zoom link will be sent out prior to training

Discover how to create engaging, interactive lessons with Nearpod that actively involve students in their learning. This session will cover formative assessment tools, collaboration features, and strategies for increasing participation and monitoring understanding in real time.

2. Incorporating Vocabulary Routines for ELLs in Grades 3-12

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and related service providers who support ELLs in grades Pre-K-12.

Dates: 4/14/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: 15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY - Willowemoc Conferen

This workshop will equip classroom teachers with practical and engaging vocabulary routines to support English Language Learners in all content areas. Participants will learn strategies to build vocabulary knowledge, enhance comprehension, foster retention, and develop oral language: how to select keywords from tiered vocabulary for direct instruction and word learning strategies in morphology, context clues, cognate awareness, and creating opportunities for authentic language use. Teachers will develop a consistent approach for incorporating vocabulary instruction as a daily part of routines that foster listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

3. Analyzing the New Physics Assessment Clusters

Program: School Improvement

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 4/15/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Admin Building - Willowemoc Conference Room

Unlock the secrets of the new NYS Physics standards through a deep-dive analysis of recently released question clusters and their underlying instructional shifts.

4. High School Science Investigations: Physics - Induction Junction

Program: School Improvement

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 4/15/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Admin Building - Willowemoc Conference Room

The workshop on NYS Science Investigations for high school teachers will provide an in-depth exploration of the state's scientific inquiry framework, with a focus on enhancing classroom investigations. Participants will engage with hands-on activities that align with New York State standards, while developing strategies to foster critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills among students. The session aims to equip educators with practical tools and resources to implement more dynamic, inquiry-based learning experiences.

5. Lumio for Engagement: Interactive Boards That Work

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 4/16/2026

Meeting Times: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Zoom link will be sent out prior to training

Transform your traditional slide presentations into dynamic, interactive lessons with Lumio. Explore features that support student collaboration, embed formative checks, and make learning visible. Practical examples for elementary routines and secondary content engagement will be shared.

6. Mastering Sustained Attention in the Classroom: Brain-Based Strategies to Increase Engagement in the Classroom (K-12)

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Building Administrators/Leadership, Librarians, Speech and Language Pathologists, Special Education, AIS Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12

Dates: 4/16/2026

Meeting Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Link will be sent prior to start of course

Sustained attention is more than just "paying attention"-it is a teachable executive function. In this interactive session, educators will dive into how the brain focuses and what gets in the way. You will learn to design environments that support engagement using immediate strategies like body-based tools, routines, and explicit skill instruction. By reflecting on real-world scenarios, you'll gain a toolkit to help students of all ages stay on task and navigate distractions more effectively.

7. SLS - ALA Core Values

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 Sullivan County School Librarians

Dates: 4/17/2026

Meeting Times: April 17th, 8:30-3:00

Location: Willowemoc Conference Room

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Join us for a full day focused on the Core Values of the American Library Association (Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom and Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability). In addition to KC Boyd(SLJ School Librarian of the Year), you'll learn how practicing school librarians bring ALA's Core Values to life. *Rescheduled from the past 2 snow day conflicts

8. The ELL Literacy Toolkit: Research-Backed Instruction for Reading Empowerment

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12

Dates: 4/21/2026

Meeting Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Virtual - Link will be sent prior to course start.

Elevate your instructional practice with the newest research on ELL literacy development. In this engaging, 3-hour seminar, we will move beyond theory to focus on creating and implementing effective literacy curriculum and instruction. You'll explore and practice specific strategies that empower English Learners to build core literacy skills and significantly enhance text comprehension. Walk away with diagnostic assessment techniques and a complete understanding of how to address the unique challenges of ELLs, ensuring every student has the tools to succeed.

9. From Vision to Implementation: Designing, Launching, and Scaling High-Quality Graduation Pathways

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Building Administrators/Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Team Leaders/ Content Leads, Special Education, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12

Dates: 4/22/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Admin. Building (15 Sullivan Ave., Liberty, NY) -

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Join district leaders and instructional teams for a professional learning day focused on the strategic design and implementation of NYSED Graduation Pathways. Partnering for a third year, Local Civics and the Sullivan County Teacher Center will highlight how the NY Inspires and Portrait of a Graduate frameworks impact pathway development and planning. Whether you are just beginning the planning process or have already launched several pathways, this collaborative session will enable you to unpack NYSED criteria, iterate on current designs, and align learning experiences with your district's unique goals. We will analyze case studies of successful pathways from regional districts and highlight innovative models from across the state. This working session aims to move beyond theory, offering a collaborative space to design and plan for scalable, high-quality graduation pathways within our regional context. You will leave this session with resources to design and evaluate multiple +1 Graduation Pathways, such as the Seal of Civic Readiness, the Seal of Biliteracy, and various tracks of the Individualized Arts Assessment Pathway. The session will have dedicated design time, where educators will deep-dive into an existing pathway or begin structural planning for a new one alongside regional colleagues. We encourage participation from teams of teachers and leaders to maximize strategic planning and cross-district collaboration. Join us to help bring innovative learning experiences to your students.

10. Getting Started with Student AI Tools in Magic School 2.0

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Elementary Teachers, TAs, Aides

Dates: 4/22/2026

Meeting Times: 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Location: Virtual Training - Zoom link will be sent out prio

This training is designed for teachers who are ready to take their first step into student-facing AI tools. Participants will learn how Magic School 2.0 allows students to use AI in guided, teacher-approved ways to support learning tasks such as brainstorming, revising, and explaining thinking. The session emphasizes classroom-ready strategies, clear boundaries, and responsible AI use for learners.

11. Dissecting the New Biology Exam: A Collaborative Deep Dive on the January Regents

Program: School Improvement

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 4/23/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Admin Building - Neversink Conference Room

Collaborate with fellow educators to gain clarity on the new Biology Regents by reviewing the specific challenges and successes of the January exam. This session provides a professional space to analyze new assessment trends and refine your instructional roadmap.

12. Dissecting the New Earth Exam: A Collaborative Deep Dive on the January Regents.

Program: School Improvement

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 4/23/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Admin Building - Neversink Conference Room

Collaborate with fellow educators to gain clarity on the new Earth and Space Sciences Regents by reviewing the specific challenges and successes of the January exam. This session provides a professional space to analyze new assessment trends and refine your instructional roadmap.

13. Small Groups Without the Chaos: Designing Independent Science of Reading-Aligned Literacy Work that Builds Executive Function (Grades 1-5)

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, AIS Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5

Dates: 4/23/2026 to 5/7/2026

Meeting Times: April 23, 2026 and May 7, 2026 6:30-8:00

Location: Zoom - Link will be sent prior to first session

"Independent literacy time often breaks down when students lack the routines and executive function skills needed to work on their own. This workshop helps teachers design purposeful, Science of Reading-aligned independent literacy tasks that students can manage successfully while the teacher provides small-group instruction. Participants will explore low-prep activities that support decoding, fluency, vocabulary, word work, and comprehension, along with strategies for teaching routines, visual supports, and self-management skills. Teachers will leave with practical ideas and ready-to-use strategies to strengthen student independence during literacy block. 3.0 hours total. April 23, 2026 and May 7, 2026 6:30-8:00 Must have computer with microphone and camera, no phones please."

14. Assessment That Informs: Wayground for Formative & Summative Use

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 4/29/2026

Meeting Times: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Zoom Link will be sent out prior to training

Explore how Wayground (formerly Quizizz) can be used for low-stakes formative assessment, differentiated practice, and summative checks. Participants will learn how to create engaging quizzes, analyze real-time data to guide instruction, and integrate assessment seamlessly into their daily teaching routines.

15. Performance-Based Learning and Assessment in Middle & High School Webinar

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Administrators and school leaders

Dates: 4/30/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Sullivan BOCES Admin (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussions and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about approaches to performances-based learning and assessment (PBLA) that support local implementation of NY Inspires and NY's Educational Assessment Strategy in middle and high school. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

16. SLS - NYS School Library Conference (NYLA/SSL) 2026

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 Sullivan County School Librarians

Dates: 4/30/2026 to 5/2/2026

Meeting Times:
Apr 30, 2026 - May 2, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026: Pre-conference session from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Friday, May 1, 2026: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, May 2, 2026: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Ithaca Downtown Convention Center

NYLA/SSL is designed to support school librarians through targeted professional growth, helping them lead, educate, and advocate for New York's library community.This conference serves as a hub for school librarians to recharge, build new skills, and strengthen their advocacy efforts, aligning with NYLA's 130-plus year commitment to advancing library services.

17. Video That Teaches: Using Edpuzzle for Active Viewing

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 5/4/2026

Meeting Times: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Zoom Link will be sent out prior to training

Turn passive video watching into accountable learning experiences. Learn how to embed questions, track student engagement, and use videos strategically to support instruction, flipped classrooms, and intervention groups across grade levels.

18. Co-Teaching for Impact: Leveraging Adult Support in Intermediate Literacy (3-5)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 3-5 Teachers

Dates: 5/13/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 3:00

Location: Willowemoc Conference Room

This session provides 3-5 educators with collaborative models for co-teaching and utilizing support staff to address reading gaps and provide targeted intervention. We will share specific, proven protocols for conducting push-in services, managing intervention groups led by co-teachers, and establishing shared accountability for student progress.

19. Empowering Your Team: Strategic Co-Planning for Literacy Support (K-2)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-2 Teachers

Dates: 5/13/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 11:00

Location: Willowemoc Conference Room

Learn concrete strategies for maximizing the impact of paraprofessionals and co-teachers to support struggling readers in K-2. This workshop will cover effective co-planning routines, high-leverage roles for adult partners during small group and station rotations, and clear communication tools for data collection and goal setting.

20. Communicating with Clarity: Maximizing ParentSquare

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 5/20/2026

Meeting Times: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Zoom Link will be sent prior to training

Learn how to leverage ParentSquare effectively for family engagement and classroom communication. Topics include accessible messaging strategies, increasing parent participation, and using the platform to streamline announcements, updates, and reminders.

21. Learning A-Z: Literacy Practice & Data for Instruction

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 6/4/2026

Meeting Times: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Zoom Link will be sent out prior to training

Focus exclusively on Learning A-Z tools such as Raz-Plus and Reading A-Z to support small group instruction, differentiated literacy practice, and targeted intervention. Practical strategies will be provided for classroom organization, monitoring student progress, and supporting struggling readers.

22. BrainPOP: Multimedia Learning for Conceptual Understanding

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 6/11/2026

Meeting Times: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Zoom link will be sent out prior to training

Explore how BrainPOP can support inquiry-based learning and conceptual understanding across content areas. Participants will learn to leverage multimedia resources for formative assessment, background knowledge building, and differentiated instruction, with tips for both elementary and secondary classrooms.

23. Library & Media Resources: What They Are and Where to Find Them

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 6/18/2026

Meeting Times: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Zoom link will be sent out prior to training

Learn how to access district library databases, e-books, streaming media, and other licensed resources for classroom and student use so that you're ready to use them on Day 1 next school year.

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