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1. BUILDING AND VALIDATING NGSS/NYSSLS CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS: SUMMER INSTITUTE IN PRACTICAL EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE: JULY 2024

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Only open to accepted applicants.

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 7/12/2024

Participation begins with a 5-day (40 hour) workshop from July 8-12 2024. During that time, workshop facilitators will introduce participants to the principles and techniques of Practical Educational Science. Each participant will prepare and test the first draft of an assessment kit for one NGSS or NYSSLS performance expectation. Each assessment kit will include a set of learning goals with associated rubrics, an assessment task, and teacher instructions. See an example on NGSSRubrics.org.

2. NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHER MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC) COHORT 2024-25

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: National Board Certified Teachers

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 5/6/2025

This cohort will provide sustained and collaborative support to NBCTs pursuing their NBPTS Maintenance of Certification. Under the guidance of the facilitator, this program provides time and expertise in understanding the component directions, peer review, and collegial support. This group will meet monthly throughout the school year with work between sessions. Why Maintain Your Certification? Maintaining your certification is a personal and public statement about your commitment to the profession and to your students. Accomplished teachers recognize that their professional learning and growth never ends. In any given subject and developmental area, best practice and knowledge are constantly evolving. At the same time, changes in technology and policy affect every aspect of education, from the classroom to administration. Maintaining your certification allows you to maintain your title as a National Board Certified Teacher and will stay with you if you retire, leave the classroom, or change careers. The MOC process allows you to reflect on how your teaching practice continues to support student learning.

3. MATH 6-8 NEXT GENERATION SUPPORT NETWORK (2024-2025)

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: Middle School Mathematics Teachers

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 5/1/2025

In this valuable support network, educators will share information and resources concerning NYS Next Generation Mathematics Standards. Come collaborate with educators who share your passion and drive for this profession. Collaborate, use research to strengthen our practice, and share resources for the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Standards. Support groups will break into grade level bands. Open enrollment - Join anytime!

4. Interactive and Inspiring Afternoon with Torrey Maldonado (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 10/17/2024

ACARC is thrilled to have Torrey Maldonado speak at our Fall hybrid event! Torrey is a middle school teacher in NYC and the best selling author of Secret Saturdays, Tight, What Lane? and Hands. In fact, Torrey's most recent book was selected as this year's Global Read Aloud choice for middle schoolers and was featured on the CBS Good Morning. Torrey writes the lives of boys and is known for writing quick rollercoaster novels. Come join us to be inspired by Torrey, as well as learn more about the Globe Read Aloud. Discover the joy of teaching reading and readers beyond the programs. Bring your colleagues to the Bethlehem Central Middle School Library or join us online to engage with Torrey virtually. In person participants will receive our ACARC tote and have the opportunity to win one of Torrey's books. Time: Registration: In-person registration 4-4:15; Event: 4:15 pm-6 pm  Fee: Fee: $10 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members (Annual membership: $30).  Non- members fee send to:  ACARC / Jen Steil, Bethlehem Central Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership - Regional Directors and Local Councils - Albany City Area Council Registration is required; Go to www.teachers-center.com and search for ACARC For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

5. Quiet Wisdom: Continuing our Exploration of Contemplative Practices in Teaching- Winter 2025 Series

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Teachers (K-12)

Dates: 1/14/2025 to 3/11/2025

Inspired by Quiet Wisdom: Exploring Contemplative Practices in Teaching, this all new session of Quiet Wisdom will dive deeper into some previously explored contemplative practices for educators, as well as expand our repertoire of self-care for transitions, new seasons, and holidays. Both new and past participants are encouraged to attend.

Meditation, reflection and contemplation is an effective practice that assists participants in emotional regulation, nervous-system balancing, stress-management, and creative thinking. Scientists from Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggest that meditation can alter brain structures, enhancing the density of the hippocampus and effectively strengthening the parts of the brain relevant to learning, memory, self-awareness, compassion and introspection. By participating in contemplative practices in a school setting, faculty and students alike may experience a great improvement to the level of presence, positive behavior, and general well-being throughout the entire school community.

In this series, Emileigh Tanner, meditation specialist, will lead participants through various contemplative practices, focusing on one technique per week. An interactive discussion will follow, led by teachers who will share the research behind the practice and facilitate a conversation on how to apply it in different classroom settings and disciplines.

8 hrs synchronous, Optional 7 hours asynchronous for full credit.

6. Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School By Tiffany Jewell (ALC Book Study 2025)

Program: Adirondack Literacy Council

Audience: Any elementary, MS, and HS teachers, staff, or admin who are interested and able to participate in open, honest conversations.

Dates: 1/28/2025 to 4/29/2025

In our third annual book study, we will explore Tiffany Jewell's new book, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. Participants will examine how our personal identities impact our professional lives as educators and apply inclusive practices to our current curriculums. We will continue to learn about evolving inclusive language with a growth mindset and reflect on our own experiences in order to help our students. Other recommended/optional books: This Book is Antiracist and/or This Book is Antiracist Journal (both by Tiffany Jewell). Objectives: *Reflect on teacher experiences and identities in order to recognize continual learning and growth. *Create an actively inclusive learning space that fosters joy and creativity in teachers and students. *Build teacher awareness of culturally and historically responsive teaching practices, as well as ever evolving inclusive language, with a growth mindset. *Examine our current curriculum in order to integrate supportive resources and inclusive practices. *Weekly Requirements: Reading the selected sections, reflecting on at least 2 writing prompts, participating in the discussions (by posting OR joining video conversations) *Discussion Platform: Google Classroom and Padlet

7. MAKING SENSE OF THE NYSSLS 3-DIMENSIONS THROUGH MINI-LESSONS

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Science Teachers of all levels and disciplines.

Dates: 2/3/2025 to 3/20/2025

As science teachers we are well aware of our content, but explicitly teaching the crosscutting concepts (CCC) and science/engineering practices (SEP) can be challenging. This course is designed to help increase teacher and student confidence with these less familiar components of NYSSLS. In this completely asynchronous course, we will dive into the large collection of CCC and SEP mini-lessons available on The Wonder of Science site. These include short videos, thinking slides, and graphic organizers that can be used as tutorials to help teachers make sense of the CCCs and SEPs or with students to explicitly make the connections required in the standards. Multiple levels of understanding and links to related standards will be discussed in order to make applications to any grade level and subject.

8. RESILIENT LESSON PLANNING

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All educators and administrators.

Dates: 2/3/2025 to 3/3/2025

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This completely asynchronous course provides educators with practical skills to design flexible and engaging lessons that adapt to a variety of classroom challenges. Participants will explore resilience-based teaching frameworks, discover creative strategies for lesson delivery, and gain experience in modifying plans for diverse learning environments. Through engaging readings, videos, and real-world examples, educators will apply these insights to create their own resilient lesson plans. Optional community meetings will provide opportunities for peer feedback and collaborative discussions. This course empowers teachers to plan with confidence, ensuring their lessons remain effective in any situation. All classroom educators will benefit.

9. National Board Certification - Spring 25 Writing Institute

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 2/4/2025 to 4/29/2025

This Writing Institute for National Board Certification (NBC) is an opportunity for teachers from various certificate areas to engage in peer review, video analysis, and collaboration as they prepare to submit their application for NBCT or MOC. It provides teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification an opportunity for in-depth support with Candidate Support Providers who are National Board Certified Teachers. Each 3 hour session is dedicated to writing, revising and reflecting with 1:1 coaching in breakout rooms. Underwritten by NYSUT. Open to all teachers, with priority given to teacher candidates within the Eastern Upstate region of NYS. All other teachers pursuing National Board Certification are welcome on a space available basis.

10. READING STRATEGIES 2.0

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 3/13/2025

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An online book study of Jennifer Serravallo's newest book Reading Strategies Book 2.0. Participants will learn and implement evidence-based reading goals and supportive strategies to utilize with all learners. We will explore each of the goals outlined and the aligned reading strategies: emergent reading; engagement; accuracy; fluency; plot and setting; characters; theme; topics and main ideas; key details; text features; vocabulary and figurative language; conversation; and writing about reading. We will also consider comprehension goals and reading strategies for narrative and expository texts. Each week, we will explore goals and strategies, dialogue our thinking with others, apply core practices from the text, and reflect upon implementation. Weekly reading will be supplemented with Jennifer Serravallo's podcast- To the Classroom. Participants will leave with a toolkit of ready use materials. Note Participants will need to secure a copy of the Reading Strategies Book 2.0 prior to the start of the course.

11. What The Science of Reading Says About Writing

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 3/13/2025

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Join us for a study through What The Science of Reading Says About Writing by Jennifer Jump and Hillary Wolfe. Participants will explore key topics such as the writing process, grammar, and syntax and build understanding of key words, definitions and examples. Participants will engage in practices and differentiation techniques that are evidence-based. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and resources to build upon the science of writing in their contexts. Participants will need to secure a copy of What The Science of Reading Says About Writing by Jennifer Jump and Hillary Wolfe prior to the start of the course.

12. CHILDREN'S LITERACY: ENCOURAGING IDENTITY AWARENESS THROUGH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSING

Program: English Language Arts

Audience: grades K-6

Dates: 2/11/2025 to 3/18/2025

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Let's dive into children's literature and explore possibilities that promote identity building and encourage children to develop a love and a passion for writing. We'll explore several different authors' such as Peter Reynolds, Grace Byers and Wendy Ewald to name a few. We'll discover and come to know more deeply who these authors are as individuals and as writers, as we analyze their craft. Participants will engage in conversation around selected books, approximate and emulate writing patterns through journaling, either digitally or in paper form, as well as build individual and collective identities. We'll come to understand new ways of knowing and imagine, or re-imagine, classroom resources together. Each learning event can be adapted or directly transferred to participants' classroom context. Participants will not need to purchase course texts.
Embark on a 5-week asynchronous professional development journey exploring the powerful strategies of "We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management" by Laurie Barron and Patti Kinney. This course is tailored for educators committed to enhancing student belonging, engagement, and success in their classrooms. The correlation between student belonging and academic achievement is profound. Through the comprehensive framework of "We Belong," participants will unearth 50 actionable strategies designed to foster authentic relationships, establish safe learning spaces, and cultivate social-emotional competence among students. ** Please purchase the book prior to the course
As educators, finding time to read can be difficult. But we need to, especially when it comes to the award-winning books. This self-paced course will expose participants to various awards winners and discuss how they can be shared with students. Choice of winning books published within the last five years; all books are readily available at public libraries. No other materials required. Participants choose at least two awards to study. Participants will need to read at least two novels for the National Book Award and the Schneider Family Award and read at least two authors for the Edwards Award. This course is completely asynchronous through Schoology.

15. Using AI to Scaffold Student and Teacher Creativity

Program: Arts

Dates: 2/24/2025 to 4/11/2025

While creativity is at the apex of Bloom's taxonomy, it does not need to be the last step on your or your students' learning journey! Join us to explore strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence to support, not supplant, creativity. We will investigate the use of AI to foster brainstorming, idea generation, divergent thinking, troubleshooting and iterative refinement with the goal of increased confidence in our capacity to be creative. By scaffolding the lower levels of Bloom's taxonomy (remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating), we will empower ourselves and our students to successfully operate within an AI-partnered "creativity playground.”

To gauge our progress, we will use a three-layered approach to creativity assessment, emphasizing process documentation, creative growth, and meaningful outcomes. The course will culminate in the development and sharing of a unit of instruction that fosters AI-partnered creativity in the classroom. Whether you're new to AI or desire to deepen your expertise, this course will equip you with the tools and confidence needed to use AI to nurture creativity. This course is open to all K-12 arts educators and creativity enthusiasts.

16. YOGA AND MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM II: MORE PRACTICES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 2/25/2025 to 3/25/2025

In this course, we will expand on the work done in Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom: Strategies and Practices to Enhance Student Learning. We will focus more on practicing chair yoga poses (in addition to mat work) geared for the classroom environment, how to develop more "formal” sequences, and how using props and tools to assist students can enhance their understanding. We will also further build on strategies for working with neurodivergent populations and ensuring our practices remain trauma informed. Lastly, we will focus on deepening our own personal practice and how it can help our effectiveness as educators. While taking Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom: Strategies and Practices to Enhance Student Learning is not required, having previous knowledge and experience using mindfulness practices and/or practicing yoga with children in a classroom or similar setting, is strongly recommended.

17. Transforming Graduation Measures: Keeping Pace with the Blue Ribbon Commission

Program: NYS Learning Standards

Audience: Secondary Teachers

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 4/16/2025

In early 2019, then-Chancellor Rosa committed to rethinking New York's graduation requirements. A few months later, the Board of Regents announced it would create a Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. To help inform the work of the Commission, the Board of Regents and the State Education Department held regional meetings across the state to gather input from many stakeholders, including parents, educators, administrators, school support staff, representatives of higher education, the business community, students, and the general public. This asynchronous PLC will explore how NYS got here, what we know about changes so far, and brainstorm the possible/probable outcomes which will have effect how schools may need to transform in the coming years. There are 5 asynchronous sessions, which will be posted on-line on the dates listed.

18. NYSSLS ALIGNED LABS, DEMOS, AND SIMULATIONS - SPRING 25

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: K-12 science teachers and administrators

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 4/9/2025

How many times have you thought of a concept for a science lab or seen a simulation and would love to apply it but don't have the time to make it GREAT and NYSSLS aligned? Or you use it and it flops because you hastily put it together. This course will be an opportunity to work together to create well done, well thought out labs, demos, and simulation activities that will WORK, be effective, and be aligned with our science standards. Each synchronous Zoom session will focus on a different teaching method (labs, demonstrations, simulations) with asynchronous time to further develop and apply your work. Science teachers and administrators of all levels will benefit.

19. History is Herstory Too: Part Two

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 3/12/2025

In History is Herstory Too: Part Two, educators will deepen their understanding of the pivotal role women have played throughout history, with a focus on underrepresented figures, movements, and contributions. Building on the foundation laid in Part One, this course explores the intersectionality of gender, race, class, and culture in shaping historical events and societal change. Teachers will engage with primary sources, historical narratives, and contemporary scholarship to better integrate the stories of women into various historical contexts. Key topics include: The global impact of women's political, social, and cultural movements Women's roles in shaping major historical events, from wars to civil rights struggles Understudied women in science, arts, business, and leadership Strategies for making women's histories relevant in diverse classroom settings Practical resources for including women's voices in curricula across subjects By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with new strategies and materials to teach history in a more inclusive and equitable way, ensuring that the contributions of women are fully represented and celebrated in their classrooms. This course empowers teachers to inspire students with the rich, diverse narratives that have long been omitted from traditional historical accounts. Implementation time will be granted during our three 2.5 hour synchronous sessions so teachers can create a meaningful lesson to use during women's history month.

20. Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools by Shamari Reid

Program: Capital District Writing Project

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

"In Humans Who Teach, Shamari centers love to guide us toward that world. And oh, what a beautiful world it is! A world where we can all enjoy the freedom to love ourselves and our communities without being oppressed or marginalized. More specifically, a world where teachers lovingly embrace their humanity and the inherent humanity of their students.” from the foreword written by Bettina L. Love, Gholdy Muhammad, and Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz.

The book study explores our complicated humanity and the cycle of our collective socialization as humans unlearning negative behavior that can lead to dehydrating ourselves as humans who teach our human ability to practice radical love exercises, tools, and guidance for drawing on love to teach for social justice a framework to help us honor our commitments to justice and equity in education even in the presence of fear.

This book study will be facilitated by teachers who are members of the National Writing Project.

Please purchase the book in advance of the course.

Questions? Email Amy Salamone, amysalamone60@gmail.com

21. Empowering Educators: Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom - Spring 25

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 3/2/2025 to 4/6/2025

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Empowering Educators: Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom When preparing students for the future, we have a duty to familiarize them with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which are likely to be a part of their workplace landscape. Instead of labeling the use of AI as cheating, consider it as a tutor, peer review partner, and thought provoker for your students. The use of AI promotes critical thinking, understanding, and engagement in students, while moving away from the rote memorization and copying methods of traditional education. Many AI tools are emerging that can create educational content for teachers including assessments, presentations, video summaries, and more. By the end of this workshop, participants will not only have a solid understanding of AI in education but will also be equipped with practical skills to integrate AI tools effectively into their teaching practices. We will explore ChatGPT, Google Gemini, MagicSchool, and many other AI tools that can enhance your classroom learning experiences. Join us on this exciting journey towards reshaping the future of education through the thoughtful and purposeful integration of AI in the classroom! This will be a 5 week course. Expect to spend 3 hours per work for a total of 15 CTLE Hours.

22. 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators Book Study-

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 5/12/2025

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Are you feeling stressed, exhausted and too busy? Everyone says that educators need to do better or practice more self-care…but how?! Do you want to have more joy? Do you want to live a more fulfilled life? This book study will help educators to explore self-care strategies and techniques that will help to improve their overall well-being inside and outside of the classroom. Not everything works for everyone and self-care isn't about perfection, so you'll have opportunities to explore self-care practices and see what works best for you. The book study will end by having participants create their own self-care list. Let's learn how to improve our overall well-being together! Participants should secure a copy of 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by Tina H. Boogren prior to the start of the course.
Unlock the transformative potential of AI in art education! This professional development course will equip educators with the skills needed to integrate cutting-edge AI tools such as Magic School, Adobe Firefly, and ChatGPT into lesson planning, teaching, and assessment practices. Specifically, we will explore strategies for using AI to:

• Generate creative and engaging lesson plans,

• Design personalized and innovative art projects,

• Streamline grading with tools such as rubric builders, and

• Provide tailored feedback to support student growth.

The course will feature hands-on demonstrations of AI-powered applications, such as image generators for creative inspiration, rubric builders for objective grading, and adaptive learning tools to support student growth. By the end of the course, participants will have gained practical skills and resources that save time, ignite creativity, and transform their teaching practices. Whether you focus on traditional media, digital art, or a combination of both, this course will empower you to harness AI as a vital part of your teaching toolkit.

24. Developing Numerical Fluency Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 5/12/2025

Are you working on having your students memorize facts instead of learning how to teach those math facts for understanding? Do you use endless worksheets and timed tests for fact fluency? Classroom practices and resources often seem disconnected from the understanding of numerical fluency. It's time to make a change. Teachers will learn how to help students to develop numerical understanding versus just memorizing facts. Numerical fluency is about understanding and meaningful fluency for all students. We need to rethink effective fluency instruction. We'll look at instructional processes that support lasting fluency development and classroom structures and activities for building fluency. This book study will do just that. You'll read about ideas, techniques and strategies that help students to develop meaningful understandings and numerical fluency. Participants must purchase a copy of Developing Numerical Fluency by Patsy Kanter and Steven Leinwand prior to the start of the course.
Rich mathematical experiences where students are engaged through exploration, shared thinking and conversation are the focus in a collaborative math classroom. Students explore, investigate, build, and create understandings as they interact with each other, their environments and mathematical ideas. Is this your vision for your classroom? This book study focuses on providing a guide to start this work. You'll learn how to establish a structure within your classroom while developing a collaborative, student-centered community. This classroom community will include a variety of resources, collaboration among students and recognizing signs to celebrate. By the end of this book study, teachers will be able to plan, launch, and develop collaborative math classroom communities. Participants must purchase a copy of The Collaborative Math Classroom: Launching a Student Centered Mathematical Community by Jen Munson, Jennifer Langer-Osuna, Faith Kwon and Mary Trinkle prior to the start of the course.

26. American Young Voices 2025

Program: Arts

Dates: 3/4/2025

This workshop is designed to support teachers who are preparing students for the American Young Voices program to be held in June. Both this workshop and the June program will be held at the MVP Arena in Albany, NY, Please reach out to team@americanyoungvoices.com for any questions or for additional registration information as you will need to register with AYV as well if you have not already.

During the workshop, Mr. Francisco J. Núñez will present instructional strategies for teaching the AYV repertoire, highlight their connection to the National Music Standards, and outline healthy vocal rehearsal practices and warm-ups for young singers. Finally, educators will learn about the process leading to the June performance and will have the opportunity to tour of the venue in which students will perform.

Workshop leader, Francisco J. Núñez, is a MacArthur Fellow and Musical America's 2018 Educator of the Year. He is a composer, conductor, visionary, leading figure in music education, and the Artistic Director and Founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York, renowned worldwide for its diversity and artistic excellence. Since its founding, Mr. Núñez has created an awareness of the ability of children to rise to unforeseen levels of artistry. Each year over 1,700 children ages 8 to 18 benefit musically, academically, and socially through their participation in YPC's after-school, in-school, and community programs.

27. Teaching Writing From Content Classroom to Career, Grades 6-12

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 3/9/2025 to 4/13/2025

This dynamic professional development course empowers middle and high school teachers to integrate effective writing instruction across content areas, preparing students for both academic success and future careers. Based on the principles outlined in Grant, Lapp, and Thayre's work, participants will explore research-based strategies for developing students' writing skills within their specific subject areas. Participants will learn to: *Design writing assignments that meaningfully connect content knowledge with real-world applications. *Implement scaffolded writing instruction that supports diverse learners. *Integrate discipline-specific writing practices across subject areas. *Develop assessment strategies that enhance both content understanding and writing skills. *Create authentic writing experiences that prepare students for college and career readiness. Participants will need to secure a copy of Teaching Writing From Content Classroom to Career, Grades 6-12 By: Maria C. Grant, Diane Lapp, Marisol Thayre prior to the start of the course.

28. Guided Math in Action K-5 (Second Edition) Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 3/10/2025 to 4/14/2025

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Dr. Nicki Newton's book Guided Math on Action K-5 (2nd Edition). Participants will unlock powerful strategies for effective guided math lessons, differentiated small group instruction and assessing learning. The modules will follow the table of contents of the book and allow participants to engage in discussions and classroom connections that resonate with them. Registrants should secure a copy of the book (second edition) in advance of the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before January 20th

29. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - March

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 3/12/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

30. PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE NEW SCIENCE ASSESSMENT CLUSTERS

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: K-12 SCIENCE TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Dates: 3/12/2025 to 4/30/2025

With the high school NYSSLS assessments looming on the horizon, there are many questions about what they will look like and how to prepare our students. There are also lessons to learn from last year's 5th and 8th grade exams. We will use the released HS test samplers, Performance Level Descriptions, and past elementary and intermediate level exams to develop an understanding of the upcoming NYSSLS exams. Tools and strategies will be discussed to develop short assessments to use in class to prepare students for the transition and increase their endurance with cluster-type questions.

All sessions will be online, through synchronous Zoom and asynchronous sessions.

31. Special Educator Support: Achieving the Limited Subject Extension Certification for Secondary ELA

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Special Educators with certification to teach at the secondary level, any teacher preparing for the CST in English

Dates: 3/18/2025 to 5/27/2025

This comprehensive 45-hour study is designed specifically for Special Educators in New York State who are seeking to enhance their qualifications and expertise in Secondary ELA instruction. The course fulfills one requirement for obtaining the Limited Subject Extension (LSE) in ELA for Special Educators certified to teach at the secondary level. It's designed for Special Class Teachers,Special Education Co-Teachers, Secondary Resource Room teachers, and any teachers preparing for the Content Specialty Test (CST) in ELA. This hybrid course includes 6 online classes totaling 15 hours plus 30 hours of asynchronous study for a total of 45 CTLE hours. It's an excellent opportunity for content coaching to strengthen knowledge and skills, for networking with regional teachers, for collaborating on curricular resources, or for making a tailored plan to master the CST. For more information about the Limited Subject Extension and its requirements, please consult the NYSED Limited Subject Extension webpage.

32. Special Educator Regional PLC

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 3/19/2025 to 4/30/2025

Looking for support and strategies to elevate your practice in the special education or inclusive classroom? Meet bi-weekly online with special educators from our region to discuss challenges then set goals and direct our learning using resources from the Council for Exceptional Children and other state stakeholders. Possible topics include: managing extreme behaviors, coordinating mental health resources, paraeducator support, current trends in the profession, and effective advocacy strategies. This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers in special classes as well as those in ICT and DCT teaching roles. This hybrid course combines 9 hours of synchronous online meetings and 6 hours of asynchronous study to earn participants 15 CTLE hours.
Please note DATE CHANGE - Rescheduled for March 20, 2024. ACARC invites you to join us for an evening of learning around multilingual learners (MLLs) and the importance of providing comprehensive instruction that addresses both language and literacy development. Our presenters will lead us in identifying cultural and linguistic considerations that impact instructional planning for literacy lessons. Through interactive discussions and knowledge sharing, participants will also expand their instructional toolbox with strategies that support English language development across all modalities (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in order to support readers in becoming increasingly strategic and empowered in their literacy journey. Fee: $10 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members (Annual membership: $30). Non-members fee send to: ACARC / Jen Steil, Bethlehem Central Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership- Regional Directors and Local Councils - Albany City Area Council Registration is required; Go to www.teachers-center.com and search for ACARC For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

34. 64th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference (HMVAMC)

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Dates: 3/22/2025

The City School District of Albany is thrilled to host the 64th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Math Conference on March 22, 2025, at Albany High School. This event will feature four K-12 sessions throughout the day, offering a wealth of fresh and engaging ideas for educators to bring back to their schools and districts. Whether you're seeking practical implementation strategies, or new, innovative classroom techniques, this conference has something for everyone. The Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Association is proud to lead the way in supporting teachers and leaders as we move forward in helping all students be successful. We hope you'll find the ideas, resources, and community support you need to transform your classroom, school, district, and beyond. This is strictly registration for CTLE. Early Registration ($40) is now open. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/hudson-mohawk-valley-area-math-conference-2025-at-albany-high-school
This book delves into the successful strategies used by teachers to implement independent reading and connecting that to writing, critical thinking, discussing and deeper learning.. It champions the power of books. The book provides resources and ideas to bring into the classroom. This book study is asynchronous. Book study pacing guide: Week 1: Chapters 1 and 2 pages 1-46 Week 2: Chapters 3 and 4 pages 47-114 Week 3: Chapters 5 and 6 pages 115-199 Week 4: Chapter 7 and 8 pages 200-2245 Week 5: Overtime-end: NOTE: Participants need to obtain a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.

36. Teacher Stress? Let's Decompress. A Mental Health and Wellness Course for Educators

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 3/26/2025 to 4/9/2025

This course is designed to empower teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to support mental health and wellness-for themselves and their students. In today's educational landscape, teachers face a range of stressors that impact both their personal well-being and their ability to effectively support their students. This course will provide a foundational understanding of mental health and wellness principles and will offer practical strategies for fostering a balanced, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Through three two and a half hour synchronous sessions, participants will explore topics such as managing stress and burnout, recognizing and responding to mental health concerns, promoting resilience, and creating a culture of wellness within the classroom. Additionally, teachers will gain skills in self-care, mindfulness practices, and emotional regulation, which will help them build resilience and serve as positive role models for their students.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with actionable strategies for prioritizing mental health, maintaining wellness, and promoting a supportive learning environment where both teachers and students can thrive.

37. Mattering in the Music Room: Incorporating SEL Practices in the Music Classroom

Program: Berkshire-Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association

Audience: In-service and pre-service Music Educators

Dates: 4/5/2025

Sara Alipanah has been teaching general music, in public and private elementary school settings, for 16 years. She currently teaches infants to first graders in Washington, D.C. She has an MME from Elizabethtown College focusing on peacebuilding, social emotional learning, and ethnomusicology. She presented at the 2023 AOSA national conference, the 2024 MMEA conference in Baltimore, MD, and Mid-Atlantic and James River Orff chapter workshops. She has trained in First Steps in Music and has completed Orff Level One, World Music Drumming, and Drumming Up the Fun. Sara's podcast, Mattering in the Music Room, focuses on social emotional learning in the music classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys performing in local community theater, reading, and exploring parks and paths with her husband, Tim, and dog, Tyson.

Payment Information:

This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2024-2025 members. The non-member educator fee is $45.00. The college student fee is $10.00. Payments will be accepted at the event, or in advance by mailing a check (payable to "BHVAOSA") to Heidi Levin, BHVAOSA Treasurer, 9 Mennen Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online payments can be made through our website: bhvorff.net

Feel free to bring a recorder or ukulele with you.

38. Seeing Students' Thinking and Fostering Independence through AI

Program: Capital District Writing Project

Audience: All K-12 teachers

Dates: 4/5/2025

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Join us to experiment with how we can see students' thinking more clearly, and foster their independence in exploring topics and asking questions through intentional use of AI in the classroom. Participants will experience how the tools can promote habits of thinking including narrowing and broadening ideas, and consider how we might engage students in a reflection on their process to facilitate critical thinking and metacognition. In this session, teachers will have the opportunity to play with AI tools including MagicSchoolAI, and engage in dialogue about considerations we should make when deciding to (and not to) include AI tools as part of instruction and assessment.

Facilitators are high school ELA co-teachers who have experience using AI tools with students with disabilities in co-taught settings and connections classes grades 10-12, as well as with journalism students in a college-credit bearing senior elective.

Teachers of all subject areas and grade levels are welcome!

39. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - April

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 4/10/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

40. Take PRIDE in Your Classroom: Supporting our LGBTQIA+ Students

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 5/7/2025 to 5/21/2025

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This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to support LGBTQIA+ students and foster an inclusive, respectful classroom environment. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will explore key topics such as gender identity, sexual orientation, and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in educational settings. The course will cover: Understanding LGBTQIA+ terminology and concepts The importance of allyship and how to be an effective ally in the classroom Legal rights and protections for LGBTQIA+ students Addressing bullying and discrimination related to gender and sexual orientation Creating a supportive and inclusive curriculum Building a classroom culture that respects diversity and promotes acceptance By the end of this course, educators will have a deeper understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues, as well as the tools to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

41. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - May

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 5/14/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

42. New Mentor Training Spring 2025 - online and asynchronous

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers, School Related Professionals, School Staff, Mentor Coordinators

Dates: 5/20/2025 to 6/17/2025

"Mentor-mentee partnerships help beginning teachers to acclimate themselves to a new environment by shattering the walls of isolation that they often experience at the outset of their careers and, as a direct result, raise student outcomes by expanding pedagogical and interactive social skills.” - The State Education Department/ The University of the State of New York New York State Mentoring Standards This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. Participants will practice primary mentor actions including listening, observing, monitoring and coaching while continually reflecting on their own growth as measured by the NYSED standards for mentoring. This course consists of asynchronous assignments with feedback provided by the facilitator weekly. By the end of the 15 hour experience teachers will be equipped with tools and strategies to support the growth, development and retention of new teachers.

43. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - June

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 6/12/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

44. DESIGNING PLACE-BASED, DATA-RICH SCIENCE LESSONS - Summer '25

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Science Teachers and Administrators of all levels

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025

Place-based, data-rich instruction focuses on the interactions between place, data, and science. Places are more than just physical locations. They can include different cultures, histories, languages, and stories that create the world where science is done and data is worked with. These connections can be leveraged to create more engaging and authentic learning experiences in any science classroom.

In this course, participants will discuss ways to use both primary and secondary data to tell a more coherent story about phenomena. Resources will be explored to build teachers' confidence in using real-world examples in the classroom, highlighting the scientists involved. Strategies and tools will be provided to help learners engage in productive sense-making about local phenomena.

45. Engaging Practice with Digital Escape Rooms

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: This course will be applicable for all subject areas in grades 3-12.

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/24/2025

Looking for engaging practice on a Chromebook? This course will teach you how to use Google Forms, Drawings, Slides, and Docs to create Digital Escape Rooms! In these activities, as students complete problems, the answers create a code to "unlock” each digital "room.” Digital Escape Rooms can increase student engagement without sacrificing quality learning or wasting time. This course will walk you through the process of creating a Digital Escape Room from start to finish. You will leave with a completed Digital Escape Room ready to use in your classroom! We will also discuss differentiation strategies and give you time to apply them. This course will be applicable for all subject areas in grades 3-12.

46. A Teacher's Guide to Math Workshop Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/11/2025

Are you seeking a mathematical community in your classroom where students are curious and persevere? Do you dream of a classroom where students are engaged in games, rich tasks and taking deep dives into math concepts in pairs or small groups? This book study will give you the tools to take your current math curriculum and turn it into a successful math workshop. The chapters of this book provide overviews of components of math workshop, beliefs vs. actions, keys to success, read aloud books that go along with the components/concepts, and online tools and videos to support implementing math workshop. Are you ready to create the math classroom you've always dreamed of? Participants must purchase a copy of A Teacher's Guide to Math Workshop by Dr. Nicki Newton, Dr. Alison Mello, and Janet Nuzzie prior to the start of the course.

47. No More Math Fact Frenzy Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 7/28/2025

Are your students struggling to master their math facts? Are you searching for a way to build student knowledge so they can become fluent mathematicians? This book study will provide educators with information about how what is happening in math class when studying and learning math facts is not working and how to fix it. Educators will gain knowledge about how to build stronger foundational skills, efficient strategies and meaningful math fact practice in and for their students. Flexible student thinking creates a classroom culture of fluency where students learn their math facts more successfully. Participants must purchase a copy of No More Math Fact Frenzy by Linda Ruiz Davenport, Connie S. Henry, Douglas H. Clements, Julie Sarama, Nell K. Duke and M. Colleen Cruz prior to the start of the course.

48. Specially Designed Instruction Book Study

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/11/2025

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Anne M. Beninghof's book Specially Designed Instruction (1st Edition). This book will equip teachers to provide specially designed instruction to meet the needs of all learners across any classroom. The book is full of practical examples, answers to FAQs, worksheets, and tools for teachers and teams. Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before 6/30/25.

49. What the Science of Reading Says about Word Recognition Book Study

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/11/2025

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Jennifer Jump's and Robin D. Johnson's book What the Science of Reading Says about Word Study. Participants will unlock helpful background information that will examine current research on the science of reading and topics such as phonological awareness, sight words, and fluency. Participants will also explore practical classroom tips and techniques to help students develop word recognition skills Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before 6/30/25.
This summer, connect with a select and committed group of educators from across the Capital Region. In the Capital District Writing Project's 2025 Invitational Summer Institute, participants will:


*Engage in collegial and collaborative inquiries into writing
*Participate in lesson study
*Enjoy protected writing time
*Form a writing group
*Join a national network that cultivates teachers as leaders
*Bring ideas and resources back to school-level teams
*Build connections
*Enjoy opportunities to meet together across the academic year
*Earn up to 60 CTLE hours

We welcome individuals or teams of educators from all content areas, grade levels, and settings. Community-based educators are very welcome and encouraged to apply to this institute.

The Capital District Writing Project is a vibrant network of K-college educators dedicated to enhancing the teaching of writing in the Capital Region. We are a local site of the National Writing Project (NWP). Located within UAlbany's School of Education, we offer sustained professional learning opportunities, guided by systematic inquiry into practice, led by teachers, for teachers, in collaboration with university partners.

Apply by March 1: https://www.bit.ly/cdwpstore
This professional development course introduces reading and writing experiences designed to supplement your Fundations and Heggerty teaching by integrating phonics skills with authentic literacy practices, boosting engagement, and fostering a love for reading and writing in early childhood classrooms. While phonics instruction is essential, an overemphasis on phonics can lead to student frustration during independent reading and writing. When literacy engagements are meaningful, students' confidence and enjoyment of literacy increase. Over the course of 6 weeks, we will explore a variety of reading and writing activities that allow students to use their phonemic awareness and phonics skills in meaningful ways. From mentor texts and environmental print to shared reading and interactive writing, these activities give students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of reading and writing, making connections between what they've learned in phonics programs like Fundations and Heggerty and real-life literacy experiences. This course is designed to support teachers who want to create a balance between phonemic awareness activities with authentic literacy instruction. Through this course, you will learn practical strategies and engaging activities to foster literacy experiences that promote student engagement and build confidence. By the end, you'll be equipped with tools to bring phonics instruction to life through authentic reading and writing practices that students can relate to and enjoy. Class Sessions: Mentor Texts & Heart Maps (July 8th) Environmental print/Neighborhood walk (July 15th) Shared Reading with Predictable Texts (July 22nd) Bookmaking (July 29th) Story Retelling (August 5th) Interactive/Shared Writing (August 12th)

52. Skidmore Jazz Institute

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/10/2025

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On Thursday, July 10th, the Skidmore Jazz Institute will present a day-long program of master classes with the Institute's faculty including Todd Coolman, Dennis Mackrel, Russell Haight, Brian Carucci and Andrew Lammly. Topics will include rhythm section fundamentals, building blocks of a strong jazz program, and strategies for improving your sax section's sound.

Participants will attend the Institute classes as well as the celebratory concert featuring the Skidmore Jazz Faculty All-Stars. All activities will be held in the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore College campus in Saratoga Springs, NY; dinner is included.

The Institute is limited to ten K-12 music teacher participants who teach or are preparing to teach jazz ensembles; therefore, it is important to register early. Participants who attend the Institute will receive seven CTLE hours. For additional information, please visit: https://www.skidmore.edu/summerjazz/teacher-summit.php

53. EVERYDAY TEACHING ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/13/2025 to 8/16/2025

This 5 week asynchronous book study will guide you in understanding the components of social, emotional learning (SEL) and character development (SECD). You will discover innovative techniques to integrate the 5 social emotional learning competencies - self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management and responsible decision with strategies in the domains of: Self- and Social Awareness, Empathy and Perspective Taking, Self-regulation and Communication, Relationship Skills and Social Problem Solving for tapping into the newly revised NY SEL Learning Benchmarks. You will learn the basic steps for how to develop the relevant skills that form an SEL approach to learning while also strengthening your class climate for students to demonstrate empathy, respectful communication, self-control, improved relationships and reduce conflict. Participants will leave with a deepened awareness for shifting to a proactive stance for building behavioral reflection and self-monitoring opportunities into a problem-solving framework. Through this work you will discover how SEL can provide the foundation for sustaining a culturally responsive, safe and positive classroom environment that nurtures and affirms a strong sense of identity and purpose for learning. Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Nurturing Students' Character- Everyday Teaching Activities for Social-Emotional Learning, Jeffrey S. Kress and Maurice J. Elias.

54. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - July

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 7/16/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

55. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - August

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 8/14/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)