Frontline Education

1. Considerations for Designing Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners (ACARC) ** Rescheduled for March 20, 2025

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 3/20/2025

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

2. Movement & Sound Meditation Circles

Program: NYS Learning Standards

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 11/19/2025

In this course, participants will be invited to gather in six synchronous virtual circle gatherings. When we take time to replenish ourselves and fill our own cup, we are able to serve others from the overflow. This allows us to show up to our classrooms feeling supported, sustainable, and impactful for the students we work with everyday. Circles are a return to something ancestral and intuitive. In the circle, everyone is both teacher and student. Everyone is witnessed and is witnessing. It's a space of connection where we greet new cycles again and again by integrating nuances, meeting new edges, and re-patterning. A guided movement sequence and flow will be offered at every circle, with modifications offered throughout to make the practice accessible to everybody. A live curated sound bath will be offered at the end of every circle, too. This meditation practice requires participants to rest in an extended savasana (rest pose) and to tune into the frequencies and soothing tones of the instruments playing in the soundscape. Sound bath meditations also have many benefits for our physical and emotional wellbeing. The circle will close with share-outs for integration. THEMES FOR CIRCLES *Committing to Our Roles in Moments of Uncertainty *Rethinking the Breakdown as a Breakthrough *Self-Care & Community-Care for Empowerment and Resilience *The Healing Spiral *Rituals & Routines for Grounding *Boundaries for Personal Growth & Sustainability

3. Playing With the Schulwerk

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

Audience: In Service Elementary and Middle School Music Educators, Pre-service Music Educators

Dates: 9/20/2025

We all want our students to be confident enough in themselves and comfortable enough with the classroom culture to be able to just play. How a child sees themselves in your music classroom is an important aspect of achieving that kind of student success. In this workshop, participants will explore playful use of children's literature as the basis for games, movement, singing, and instrumental exploration in which students can find out more about themselves and connect as a classroom community. This is a workshop for students and teachers from all different backgrounds, so come join us and Play the Schulwerk!

Payment Information:

This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2025-2026 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

Please feel free to bring a recorder and a ukulele if you have them.

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

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 9/21/2025 to 10/26/2025

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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.

5. CONTINUING OUR SEARCH FOR TEXTS THAT CHANGE READERS: A YEAR-LONG STUDY GROUP OF NEW AND NOTEWORTHY FICTION (2025-2026) Greenville (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 5/11/2026

We need our colleagues to help solve the many problems that come to bear upon our libraries & classrooms. Many of the students we teach depend primarily upon educators & the school system for nourishment - physical, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and literary. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student become an avid reader. It is a daunting task to keep up with new books and to continue helping students find THE book - that one particular book that changes the student from reluctant to read to willing to read, and from willing to read to wanting to read. The difficulty of finding that "right” book is that the "right” is a moment in time - temporary and individual. Teachers must have a huge repertoire of book knowledge to be able to match readers with books that are potentially game changes for the reader. * A booklist will be provided on our first meeting, books are available at school and public libraries. **This program is open to all educators. 18 hours in person, 12 hours preparation required outside synchronous meeting times. A virtual option will be available each meeting. ***Course fee: $100; Reading Council enrollment fee: $30 (paid online); The applicable course fee and Reading Council enrollment fee will be due at the first meeting date

6. A Joyful Journey to Purposeful, Practical, and Strategic Teaching Presented by the 2025 NYS Teacher of the Year, Colleen Keough (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 10/7/2025

Begin the school year with an inspiring event led by the 2025 New York State Teacher of the Year, Colleen Keough, as she shares her powerful journey working in a high-needs school community. Through heartfelt storytelling and practical insight, she will highlight how she fosters literacy, joy, and connects with students and families by designing inclusive, impactful programs that celebrate student voices and cultures. This session will explore the importance of authentic collaboration with colleagues, the role of community-driven initiatives, and the transformative power of Literacy woven into every aspect of her teaching. Whether attending in person or virtually, participants will leave with: -an energized sense of purpose. -practical strategies to bring joy into their classrooms. -a deeper understanding of how Literacy can serve as a foundation for equity, empowerment, and engagement in all learning environments. FEE: $10 for each ACARC event (credit towards ACARC membership if you join at a later date) OR $30 for all events during the 25-26 school year ($30 for ACARC yearly membership). *ACARC membership includes: -Attendance at other Virtual & Hybrid ACARC PD events throughout the year. -A yearly membership to ACARC and the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA). -A discounted rate at the annual NYSRA Conference in November. *** Additional fee for Dr. Guice's book study group. 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

7. Quiet Wisdom: Continuing our Exploration of Contemplative Practices in Teaching- Fall 2025 Series

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Teachers (K-12)

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 12/2/2025

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. This new series will also allot participants the opportunity to practice implementing these techniques with guided support from Emileigh and the instructors. This course will have 7 hours of synchronous instruction, with a one-hour synchronous make-up session. There will be a total of 8 hours of asynchronous work, which is optional, but required to receive the full 15-hours.

8. CONTINUING OUR SEARCH FOR TEXTS THAT CHANGE READERS: A YEAR-LONG STUDY GROUP OF NEW AND NOTEWORTHY FICTION (2025-2026) Albany (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 6/10/2026

We need our colleagues to help solve the many problems that come to bear upon our libraries & classrooms. Many of the students we teach depend primarily upon educators & the school system for nourishment - physical, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and literary. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student become an avid reader. It is a daunting task to keep up with new books and to continue helping students find THE book - that one particular book that changes the student from reluctant to read to willing to read, and from willing to read to wanting to read. The difficulty of finding that "right” book is that the "right” is a moment in time - temporary and individual. Teachers must have a huge repertoire of book knowledge to be able to match readers with books that are potentially game changes for the reader. *A booklist will be provided on our first meeting, books are available at school and public libraries. **This program is open to all educators. 18 hours in person, 12 hours preparation required outside synchronous meeting times. A virtual option will be available each meeting. ***Course fee: $100; Reading Council enrollment fee: $30 (paid online); The applicable course fee and Reading Council enrollment fee will be due at the first meeting date

9. Executive Functioning Online Workshop

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 11/12/2025

Closed

Executive Functioning: all the cognitive skills we use to regulate our emotional responses, prioritize work tasks and harness focus and memory. So many of our students struggle with these skills and consequently end up losing critical instructional time. Teachers of all grade bands and content areas are invited to take this hybrid course to learn more about executive functioning skills: what they are and how we can strengthen them in ourselves and in our students! We meet three times in zoom, and work through three asynchronous activities for a total of 15 hours CTLE.

10. Empowering Educators: Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom Fall 2025

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/12/2025 to 11/16/2025

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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! Participants should expect to spend 5 hrs per week on this 3 week program to earn 15 CTLE hours.

11. AI for the Google Workplace

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 11/25/2025

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Asynchronous Online via Google Classroom Discover the power of AI in education with this hands-on course designed specifically for K-12 teachers who use Google tools. Explore the latest AI integrations, with a focus on Gemini in Google Workspace, including its enhanced role in Google Classroom. Learn how to streamline planning, personalize instruction, and boost productivity using AI-driven features across Docs, Slides, Gmail, and more. Perfect for educators ready to bring cutting-edge tools into their daily teaching practice-on your schedule, at your pace. This course is worth 15 CTLE Hours.

12. Financial Literacy

Program: NYS Learning Standards

Audience: NYS Teachers

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 5/15/2026

The GCRTC continues to look for teachers to collaborate and stay ahead of the implementation curve as New York begins to include financial literacy in the curriculum. NYSED's next steps will be to form a workgroup to identify principles, and comprehensive guidance to support implementation, highlighting schools who are already doing this work. We've been invited to participate and I would love for our group members, past and new, to be part of this sharing and planning. Join our year-long, fully-asynchronous, Financial Literacy PLC!

13. IEP Planning PLC 2025-26

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 11/12/2025

Join this group of special educators, related service providers and case managers as we set up systems to support high-quality IEP development. The IEP is the cornerstone of our practice - and so many of us have developed strategies to streamline our tasks - let's share those with each other! We'll talk about IEPs and AI, data gathering, goals and progress monitoring. This year, we'll be ready for Spring! There are 3 online meetings with asynchronous follow-up assignments.

14. Authentic Literacy Experiences in Early Childhood: Balancing Fundations and Heggerty- Part 2

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 10/16/2025 to 11/26/2025

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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. In part 2, we will explore 6 instructional practices that align with the NYS literacy briefs and that differ from those employed in part 1. 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 purposeful, connected ways. From storytelling and dialogue journals to letter exchanges and classroom newsletters, these activities offer opportunities for students to express themselves, collaborate with peers, and make real-life connections to their learning. This course is designed to support teachers who want to create a balance between structured phonics instruction and authentic literacy experiences. Through practical strategies and engaging activities, you'll learn how to foster literacy environments that promote student voice, agency, and confidence. By the end, you'll be equipped with tools to bring phonics instruction to life through meaningful reading and writing practices your students can relate to and enjoy. Class sessions: Storytelling & Story Acting (October 16th); Classroom Dialogue Journals (October 23rd); Letter Exchange (October 30th); Character Interviews (November 6th); Classroom Newsletters (November 13th); CLOZE Procedures (November 20th).

15. Percussion Day at SUNY Schenectady

Program: Arts

Dates: 10/18/2025

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Percussion Day at SUNY Schenectady will offer music educators and their percussion students the opportunity to attend masterclasses with noted percussionists including Nachiko Maekane, Andrew Janack, Bob Halek and SUNY Schenectady School of Music faculty. Registration for Percussion Day is free and will include three concurrent masterclasses for teachers, drum set students and percussion students, followed by sessions on college audition preparations, practice tips, percussion ensemble experiences, and a performance. The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, October 18, 2025; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: SUNY Schenectady, School of Music Building
9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Faculty Performance
9:30 a.m. - Masterclass Session I
10:20 a.m. - Masterclass Session II
11:10 a.m. - Masterclass Session III
12:00 p.m. - Lunch (please bring your lunch)
12:45 p.m. - College audition preparation/Practice tips for percussionists
1:15 p.m. - Percussion ensemble experience & sectional rehearsals
2:30 p.m. - Full ensemble rehearsal and performance

This course is offered for six CTLE hours. To register for CTLE credit, please click on the link below. Then, visit https://sunysccc.edu/Academics/School-of-Music/Percussion-Day.html to register both teachers and students with SUNY Schenectady.

In addition to registering through Frontline, you must also register with SUNY Schenectady at: https://sunysccc.edu/Academics/School-of-Music/Percussion-Day.html

16. Harnessing The Science of Learning Book Study

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 10/19/2025 to 11/24/2025

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Are you committed to learning and growing? This book study will introduce educators to real-world school case studies and effective teaching practices while providing a clear roadmap for meaningful change. Harnessing the Science of Learning highlights how even small changes can lead to significant improvement. This practical guide bridges classroom practices, school leadership and educational research to support school improvement. The book covers key insights such as teaching, curriculum and implementation. Having the opportunity to read and discuss this book will change your teaching forever! Participants need to purchase a copy of Harnessing The Science of Learning by Nathaniel Swan prior to the start of the course.

17. 2025-2026 North Country - Adirondack World Language Teachers PLC

Program: World Languages

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 5/18/2026

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This PLC offers an opportunity for World Language teachers to come together to collaborate, support one another and dive into current topics in World Language teaching. Continuing this year will be the collaboration with the Virtual World Language PLC to expand our language educator resources. We will focus on the following topics this year: - Continue collaborative work with the Virtual World Language PLC including discussions about AI, Comprehensible Input (CI), NYS Standards and collaboration on field trips, guest speakers, etc. - Shared resources & continued implementation of the updated NYS World Language Standards with focus on: Introduction and transition of the standards to the Checkpoint B level & Continued creation of materials for the Checkpoint A level, including materials for the updated Checkpoint A exam - Discussion of assessing the updated standards; Collaborative scoring practice of assessments for speaking and writing based on updated standards and scoring rubrics. - Finding, implementing and differentiating authentic resources to improve language learning at all levels. - Promotion and Advocacy for World Language programs, plus strategies for keeping students engaged and enrolled in our programs. The PLC will meet for 15 hours total from October 2025-May 2026, with 3 meetings being joint meetings with the Virtual World Language PLC. All meetings will be virtual via Google Meet. Teachers have the option to earn up to 15 hours for this PLC (Participants will receive credit for as many as they choose to attend.)

18. EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY IN THE SCIENCE CLASSROOM

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: All science educators and administrators

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 11/24/2025

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Science practice is about moving between a phenomenon and an explanation of how or why that phenomenon occurs. This involves a great deal of uncertainty, which scientists embrace, but our students tend to shy away from. If we want our students to engage in science and sensemaking, they need to become comfortable with uncertainty - not only in the greater science community, but in their own understanding. This uncertainty is where creativity lies, where real learning takes place.

In this completely asynchronous, online course we will collaborate to explore different types of uncertainty that arise in science and how to apply them to you teaching. We will explore strategies and tools to help build your students' resilience and make uncertainty part of the learning experience.

19. Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms: Twelve Brain-Based Principles to Avoid Burnout, Increase Optimism, and Support Physical Well-Being Book Study

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 12/1/2025

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This course is designed to equip educators with research-backed, brain-based strategies to foster their own well-being while maintaining a positive and supportive classroom environment. The course focuses on preventing teacher burnout, enhancing teacher optimism, and supporting physical health, all grounded in the science of how the brain functions. Teachers will gain actionable tools for self-care, stress management, and creating an environment that promotes mental and emotional resilience for both themselves and their students. In this self-paced, six week course, you will explore various topics and gain strategies and tools to enhance your ability to create a supportive and healthy learning environment. The course will be broken down into the following topics and modules: *Note: The modules do not match the chapter titles. Each module will focus on psychological principles, in addition to using the author's model and action plan on building a healthy mindset and classroom. Module 1: Introduction to Brain-Based Well-Being for Educators Module 2: Building a Resilient Teacher Mindset Module 3: Brain-Based Stress Reduction Techniques Module 4: Enhancing Emotional Regulation Module 5: The Power of Social Connections Module 6: Maintaining Physical Health for Optimal Teaching Module 7: Using Neurofeedback and Technology for Well-Being Module 8: Self-Care and Boundary Setting Module 9: Recharging Creativity and Passion for Teaching Module 10: Fostering a Positive Classroom Environment Module 11: Reflection and Growth: The Importance of Continuous Learning Module 12: Conclusion: Creating a Sustainable Future in Education Each week will focus on two modules/chapters from the book and include activities designed to focus on the targeted outcomes. *NOTE: Participants should secure a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.

20. Using MagicSchool, Canva, and ChatGPT to Create Engaging Lessons You Can Use Tomorrow

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 12/1/2025

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Ready to create lessons that captivate your students tomorrow? In this hands-on professional development course, you'll explore the power of MagicSchool, Canva, and ChatGPT to design engaging, effective, and time-saving classroom materials. Whether you're tech-savvy or just getting started, you'll gain practical tools, creative strategies, and inspiration to enhance your teaching. Join us and transform the way you teach - starting now!

21. History of Whaling Teacher Workshop

Program: Co-sponsored Programs

Dates: 10/22/2025

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Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce, an exhibit at the Hudson Area Library offers a unique opportunity to look at our city, county, state, and national history through the lens of local history. Hudson has always been a "whaling town” in the collective imagination of people in the area and it has helped form our collective identity. When students learn about their own local history, the streets they walk on, the river they visit, they will be motivated to learn and will be able to better contextualize Social Studies concepts and facts. This exhibit will be accessible online at Hudson River Valley Heritage's website in 2026.

Hudson was founded in 1784 as a maritime port city. The importance of Hudson's whaling and maritime past is evidenced in the street signs with a whale logo designed during urban renewal, recent hotels opened during the current tourism boom like The Wick and the Hudson Whaler, and the popularity of any whaling history program the library has offered. Hudson's whaling history has maintained a specific intense lore in people's imagination. Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce responds to community and visitor interest in Hudson's whaling past, through logbooks, seamen's letters, merchants' accounts, maps, maritime documents and more the community has the opportunity to learn about this history in a new, accurate and vivid way.

This exhibit was made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

22. 2025-26 Virtual World Language Support Network and PLC

Program: World Languages

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 5/14/2026

The 2025-26 Virtual World Language PLC will continue its tradition of collaboration and innovation in the World Language Classroom. We are also excited to continue our collaboration with the North Country World Language PLC to expand our abilities as language educators. The 2025-26 PLC will focus on: - Continue collaborative work with the North Country World Language PLC - Shared resources and discussion of field trips, guest speakers, etc. - Possible guest speaker during a collaborative PLC meeting - Shared resources and discussion of assessment of the updated standards - Continued implementation of the updated NYS World Language Standards with focus on: - Introduction and transition of the standards to the Checkpoint B level - Continued creation of materials for the Checkpoint A level, including materials for the updated Checkpoint A exam - Finding and using authentic resources to improve language learning at all levels, and - Collaborative calibration of assessment for speaking and writing, to meet updated standards - AI in the World Language classroom: teacher resources and student activities - Comprehensible Input (CI), Acquisition Driven Instruction (ADI) and the updated standards The PLC will meet for 15 hours total from September 2025-May 2026, with 3 meetings being joint meetings with the North Country World Language PLC. All meetings will be virtual via Google Meet.

23. National Board Candidate Support Group - Initial Candidate and MOC

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 4/30/2026

This virtual support group is a hybrid for both initial Candidates and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Candidates. This program will consist of 6 2.5 hr meetings through Zoom. Candidates will be working with two Candidate Support Providers. Our online format includes resources for Candidates as well as 1:1 meetings.

24. Grading with Purpose: Mastering Standards-Referenced Grading

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 11/20/2025

Wouldn't it be a perfect world if student grades accurately represented what they know and can do, and not what they don't know or how well they guessed on a multiple choice test? In an effort to reflect this idea as closely as possible, try using Standards Referenced Grading (SRG) methods to show what students know. Assignments will be graded based on their connection to the standards and students have multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery of the standards aside from traditional tests. This session will explain how teachers can use the SRG method of assessing student learning while fitting the practice into the traditional grading system utilized by most schools. SRG allows students to take ownership of their learning and how they demonstrate what they know as they build their confidence in the standards. Students will learn to take ownership of the learning process and how they demonstrate their understanding. In this course participants will create an SRG leveled rubric, lesson plans and final unit assessments that can be used in their classroom.

25. Music is the Language of Awesome!

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

Audience: In-Service Elementary and Middle School Music Educators, Pre-Service Music Educators

Dates: 10/25/2025

This workshop focuses on creative music and movement activities for preschool, primary and intermediate children. Our favorites! Developed by the kids! Lessons they want to come back to again and again! Music and movement foster a sense of wonder and joy in, creating a safe space for early learners to explore, to play, and to understand as they give themselves to new adventures. Come join us for a day of looking at the world around us through children's eyes.

Karen Medley has over 40 years' joyful experience teaching children in public elementary school music programs. Presenter at more than a dozen AOSA National Conferences, Karen is a frequent presenter for workshops, residencies, in-services, masterclasses and teacher education courses across the United States, including Hawai'i and Alaska.

Payment Information:

This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2025-2026 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

Please feel free to bring a recorder and a ukulele if you have them.

26. Falling into Place

Program: Capital District Writing Project

Dates: 10/25/2025

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Let's welcome Autumn by "Falling into Place" together. The Capital District Writing Project invites you to join us for place-based writing, a book exchange and a beverage of your choice. We invite you to share space with us as we find inspiration and write together. There is no charge to participate. Join us for a fun morning of writing, exploring, and discovering! All are welcome.

27. Book Study on Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/1/2025

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Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers by Grace Stevens outlines concrete strategies for educators to reignite their passion for teaching, rooted in research on Mindset and Positive Psychology from Carol Dweck, PhD; Martin Seligman, PhD; Shawn Achor; Jonathan Haidt; and Paul J. Meyer. The goal of this course is full implementation of the practical strategies outlined within this book to maximize student impact. This book study is asynchronous and will run 5 weeks with the following pacing guide: Week #1: Intro & Ch. 1, 2 & 3 (p. 1-43); Week #2: Ch. 4, 5 & 6 (p. 44-82); Week #3: Ch. 7, 8 & 9 (p.83-125); Week #4: Ch. 10, 11 & 12 (p. 126-157); Week #5: Ch. 13 (p. 158-161). Note: Participants need to obtain a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.

28. Book Study: Math Running Records in Action

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/1/2025

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Dr. Nicki Newton's book Math Running Records in Action (1st Edition). Participants will learn how to use Math Running Records to assess fact fluency and increase student achievement. Combining research and practicality, this book offers a framework to assess student thinking, fostering the development of confident, flexible mathematicians with strong number skills. Registrants should secure a copy of the book in advance of the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before Oct 6.

29. Phonics From A to Z (4th Edition) Book Study

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/1/2025

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In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Wiley Blevins' book Phonics from A to Z (4th Edition). This edition has been updated to include the latest in phonics and the science of reading. The book also explores topics including handwriting, phonemic awareness, sound walls, decodable texts, strategies for differentiation, and more. Teachers will learn practical ways to enhance their scopes and sequences. Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before 10/27.

30. Specially Designed Instruction Book Study

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/1/2025

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 10/27/25.

31. The Magic Continues - Intermediate Magic School AI

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 11/24/2025

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In this course participants will learn next-level skills to enhance student learning with Magic School AI.

32. The Need to Read Part 4: Award Winning Graphic Novels

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/8/2025

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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. We have been asked repeatedly the past few years to do a course on graphic novels. We put together this list of graphic novels that have won various awards. We will analyze these winners, the awards they received and who are the readers for these books. Participants should read at least 3 books for each 2-week session. This course is completely asynchronous through Schoology.

33. The Science of Writing: Differentiated Practices for K-12 Success: A Differentiated Approach to Evidence-Based Writing Instruction

Program: English Language Arts

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/1/2025

Welcome educators! We're excited to invite you to join our advanced professional learning opportunity: "The Science of Writing: Differentiated Practices for K-12 Success." Drawing from both cognitive science and classroom experience, this course isn't just about theory - it's about practical, proven strategies you can use tomorrow. Whether you're helping kindergarteners form their first sentences or guiding high school seniors through complex analytical essays, you'll find strategies tailored to your students' needs. Over five weeks, we'll dive deep into what really works in writing instruction. Each week builds on the last, and you'll leave with a portfolio of strategies, lesson plans, and resources ready for immediate use. You'll have opportunities to adapt these strategies for your specific students and receive feedback. If you've been looking for a way to strengthen your writing instruction with evidence-based practices that actually work in real classrooms, this is your opportunity. Join us in transforming how we teach writing, one classroom at a time.

34. What the Science of Reading Says About Word Recognition Book Study

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/1/2025

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 10/27/25.

35. COLLABORATIVE PLC FOR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS TEACHERS

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: HS Chemistry and Physics teachers, and administrators

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/15/2025

Are you a chemistry or physics teacher looking to feel more confident and prepared for the upcoming NYSSLS aligned Regents exams? Join our Professional Learning Community (PLC) designed specifically for secondary science educators who are ready to collaborate, create, and elevate their instructional materials. In this engaging and practical workshop series, teachers will work together to develop NYSSLS aligned clusters that can be used for both student practice and assessment. Through collaborative discussions and shared planning time, participants will:

- Create meaningful clusters of questions that reflect the three dimensional learning required by the NYSSLS.
- Identify and incorporate real-world artifacts and stimuli to ground student learning in authentic science experiences.
- Write and revise questions across a range of Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs), ensuring that all learners are challenged appropriately.
- Contribute to and access a shared resource folder, allowing for continued collaboration and use of high quality instructional tools beyond the session.

This PLC is not only a chance to build materials, it's a chance to build confidence in your ability to assess and support students through this major shift in science education. Whether you're feeling uncertain or excited about the new exams, you'll leave each session with practical resources, deeper content understanding, and a strong network of peers who are tackling the same work.

36. Cultivating Classroom Belonging: A Deep Dive into "We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 12/3/2025

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

37. Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series: Brief 1: The Research Base for Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: k-12 Mathematics Teachers, focus will be middle school, but others are welcome

Dates: 10/30/2025

NYSED has launched a Numeracy Initiative, which will continue through the 2025-26 school year. This Initiative will provide information and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction designed to help students to advance their numeracy skills and achieve the expectations of the mathematics learning standards.These briefs were produced for NYSED by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, and TeachingWorks, a project at the University of Michigan. Come join us as we dive into them and explore them. This session is Brief 1: The Research Base for Mathematics Teaching and Learning

38. Instruction Reimagined: Innovative Lessons for Modern Learners

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 11/2/2025 to 12/14/2025

Transform your classroom with Meredith Dobbs' inspiring collection of unconventional teaching strategies designed to captivate contemporary students from her newly released book "Bespoke ELA: Innovative Lessons to Spark Student Engagement." This dynamic book study explores innovative alternatives to traditional instruction methods, featuring immersive storytelling experiences, Language Learning Duels, Literary Time Travel Expeditions, and true crime inspired projects that bring learning to life. Participants will discover how to integrate technology meaningfully while creating student-centered activities with real-world applications that resonate with today's learners. Through collaborative exploration of Dobbs' teacher-tested strategies, educators across all subjects will develop practical tools for enhancing critical thinking, engagement, and authentic learning. Bonus: Access to 50 downloadable resources that can be immediately implemented in any classroom. Participants will need to secure a copy of "Bespoke ELA: Innovative Lessons to Spark Student Engagement" by Meredith Dobbs.

39. Book Study: To Read Stuff You Have to Know Stuff by Kelly Gallagher

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 12/8/2025

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In his new book, Gallagher maintains that for our students to think critically, they have to know more. To know more, they have to read more. His system for building skills comes down to 4 parts: words; sentences and passages; articles and books. Course outline: Week 1: Chapters 1 and 2 Week 2: Chapter 3 Week 3: Chapter 4 Week 4: Chapter 5 Week 5: Chapter 6 NOTE: Participants need to obtain a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.

40. Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 12/8/2025

Join us for a study of Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom by Peter Liljedahl and Maegan Giroux. This text serves as a practical companion to the foundational Building Thinking Classrooms framework, specifically focusing on task selection and implementation to transform mathematics instruction. The book provides teachers with a curated collection of 20 non-curricular and 30 curricular tasks designed to foster deep mathematical thinking and collaboration in K-5 classrooms. Unlike traditional textbook problems, these tasks are carefully crafted to be highly engaging, promote student autonomy, and create what Liljedahl calls "the fuel for transforming classrooms into dynamic critical thinking and collaboration hubs." Teachers will find concrete guidance on how to choose appropriate tasks for their specific standards and learning goals, along with detailed implementation strategies that include task setup, facilitation techniques, and assessment approaches. The book also equips educators with the skills to create their own thinking tasks through a provided template and companion website resources, making it an essential tool for both newcomers to the Building Thinking Classrooms approach and experienced practitioners looking to deepen their task selection and design capabilities.

41. Uniquely Human - A Book Study on Humanizing Autism

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 1/5/2026

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Join us for this book study as unique as the book's title. "Uniquely Human" author Barry Prizant saw a world that pathologized, shamed, and reduced autistic people to problem behaviors that the system was desperate to eradicate. He wrote this book in response, to share the rich and beautiful ways that autistic people express their humanity, and to offer compassionate, affirming strategies to elevate strengths, not to suppress problems. Fully asynchronous book study, online, led by Dr. Stephanie Conklin.

42. MOTIVATION MATTERS: LISTENING TO OUR STUDENTS - YEARLONG ACTION RESEARCH

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All educators and administrators

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 5/4/2026

Are you frustrated by declining attendance and low student engagement, even when you're doing everything you can to make learning meaningful and fun? You're not alone. What if the key to unlocking motivation isn't more guessing, but listening? Join this year-long professional learning opportunity focused on student motivation, engagement, and voice. Through this action research project, teachers will collect and analyze real anecdotal data directly from students to uncover what drives them, what helps them learn, what makes them want to participate, and what truly inspires them to show up.

This experience will give you the time and space to:
- Gather authentic student feedback about what motivates or demotivates them in school.
- Engage in meaningful data analysis and collaborative discussion with fellow educators who are facing the same challenges.
- Test small, student-informed shifts in your teaching practice and reflect on their impact.
- Contribute to a growing body of grassroots research that could influence school culture and engagement efforts on a larger scale.

This is a chance to center student voices, understand what matters most to them, and use that insight to inform your teaching in a way that feels relevant, responsive, and human. Let's stop guessing, and start asking! Who knows? Your findings could help reshape not only your classroom, but the future of how we connect with students everywhere.

43. ESSENTIAL METHODS FOR MANAGING DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX TRAUMA

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 11/9/2025 to 12/13/2025

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This five week book study of Help for Billy by Heather T. Forbes will guide you in effectively incorporating proven strategies in your classroom for trauma-impacted students who struggle with self-regulation. You will learn what the research has shown us about the effects of trauma on the brain and gain valuable new understandings for shifts you can make as teachers to support, guide and intentionally scaffold practices to tap into a student's natural desire to learn. You will compare traditional approaches to classroom management, transitions and teacher-student relationships with a new view that supports all students to learn and achieve academically. Participants are required to secure a copy of the text, Help for Billy, by the start of the course.

44. Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series: Brief 2: Debunking Myths about Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: k-12 Mathematics Teachers, focus will be middle school, but others are welcome

Dates: 11/20/2025

NYSED has launched a Numeracy Initiative, which will continue through the 2025-26 school year. This Initiative will provide information and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction designed to help students to advance their numeracy skills and achieve the expectations of the mathematics learning standards.These briefs were produced for NYSED by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, and TeachingWorks, a project at the University of Michigan. Come join us as we dive into them and explore them. This session is Brief 2: Debunking Myths about Mathematics Teaching and Learning

45. BEST BOOKS OF 2025 (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 12/4/2025

Best Books: Spark Joy, Inspire Readers There's nothing like a great book to ignite a love of reading-and we've got fresh titles to share! At ACARC's ever-popular Best Books event, three local experts will highlight their top Children's and Young Adult picks to help you connect students with books that engage, reflect, and inspire. Whether you teach early readers or teens, you'll leave with fresh titles to engage, inspire, and delight readers of all ages. Registration is required. Don't miss this joyful celebration of books! Fee: $30 for ACARC yearly membership* (includes all PD events for 2025-26; Dr. Guice's Book Clubs cost extra) Nonmember fee: $10 per event *This fee includes: Attendance at other Virtual & Hybrid ACARC PD events throughout the year. A yearly membership to ACARC and the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA). A discounted rate at the annual NYSRA Conference in November. *** Additional fee for Dr. Guice's full year book study group. ACARC Contacts: Mary Sandoval and Abbey Ferris - acarcny@gmail.com

46. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - December

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 12/11/2025

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)

47. Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series: Brief 3: High-Leverage Mathematical Content

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: k-12 Mathematics Teachers, focus will be middle school, but others are welcome

Dates: 12/18/2025

NYSED has launched a Numeracy Initiative, which will continue through the 2025-26 school year. This Initiative will provide information and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction designed to help students to advance their numeracy skills and achieve the expectations of the mathematics learning standards.These briefs were produced for NYSED by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, and TeachingWorks, a project at the University of Michigan. Come join us as we dive into them and explore them. This session is Brief 3: High-Leverage Mathematical Content

48. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - January

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 1/7/2026

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)

49. Study Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 1/13/2026 to 3/9/2026

Jonathan Haidt's groundbreaking analysis reveals how social media and modern parenting have created unprecedented mental health challenges for an entire generation. As rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm continue to rise among adolescents, understanding the root causes has never been more crucial. Join us as we begin to transform understanding into action. This 20 hour study includes discussion groups and practical applications for all participants. We'll discover: The startling connection between smartphone use and adolescent mental health decline How overprotective parenting styles contribute to decreased resilience Evidence-based solutions for parents, educators, and policymakers A comprehensive framework for restoring healthy childhood development Please NOTE: Participants must obtain a copy of The Anxious Generation prior to the start of the course.

50. Math for English Majors - A Book Study

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/14/2026 to 2/11/2026

Join us for this book study aimed to help math minded people understand how others see the subject, and vice-versa. Ben Orlin's book, Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language, connects mathematics to the concepts of language and literature. By reframing mathematical principles through a familiar, humane lens, Orlin aims to demystify the subject for those who felt intimidated by it in school. The book was published in 2024 and features his trademark "bad drawings" to add humor and levity. While the book's title is Math for English Majors, the themes and approach are for anyone who struggled with math or never found its beauty. The book offers fresh insights for the "mathematically perplexed" as well as mathematical masters. Reviewers note that it is useful for a wide range of readers, including parents who want to help their children with math homework.

51. Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series: Brief 4: High-Leverage Instructional Practices

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: k-12 Mathematics Teachers, focus will be middle school, but others are welcome

Dates: 1/29/2026

NYSED has launched a Numeracy Initiative, which will continue through the 2025-26 school year. This Initiative will provide information and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction designed to help students to advance their numeracy skills and achieve the expectations of the mathematics learning standards.These briefs were produced for NYSED by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, and TeachingWorks, a project at the University of Michigan. Come join us as we dive into them and explore them. This session is Brief 4: High-Leverage Instructional Practices

52. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - February

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 2/5/2026

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)

53. Students Taking Action Together - 5 Teaching Techniques to Cultivate Social Emotional Learning, Civic Engagement, and a Healthy Democracy.

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 2/22/2026 to 3/29/2026

By incorporating principles of democratic participation, we help students develop the skills to manage conflict productively, engage respectfully across differences, and persist in working toward community-based solutions. This book study is designed for teachers of all subject areas in grades 5-12. Participants will explore the five STAT - Students Taking Action Together - teaching techniques that include: Norms, Yes-No-Maybe, Respectful Debate, Audience Focused Communication, and PLAN. These strategies are intentionally designed to build students' social, emotional learning (SEL) competencies while equipping them with the tools needed to become active, engaged citizens in our democracy. As you engage with the instructional strategies, you'll see clear and purposeful connections to the five core SEL competencies. You'll learn how to establish classroom norms that foster a relationship-centered learning environment, and how to guide students through peer opinion-sharing and respectful debate using perspective-taking techniques. Students will practice assuming both pro and con positions, listening to diverse viewpoints, and developing empathy and understanding. You will identify entry points within your existing curriculum to implement STAT with techniques for selecting relevant topics, crafting controversial statements, curating appropriate background materials, forming student groups, and assigning roles. The book study includes strategies for differentiating instruction, with a focus on strength-based adaptations to support students with diverse learning needs. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and tiered-assignments will help you to plan and deliver inclusive STAT lessons. STAT strategies are highly adaptable and can be applied across disciplines including science, technology, math, ELA and even visual and performing arts. Ultimately, this process supports integration of the NYS Education Department's Portrait of a Graduate framework.

54. Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series: Brief 5: Mathematics Assessment of and for Student Learning

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: k-12 Mathematics Teachers, focus will be middle school, but others are welcome

Dates: 2/26/2026

NYSED has launched a Numeracy Initiative, which will continue through the 2025-26 school year. This Initiative will provide information and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction designed to help students to advance their numeracy skills and achieve the expectations of the mathematics learning standards.These briefs were produced for NYSED by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, and TeachingWorks, a project at the University of Michigan. Come join us as we dive into them and explore them. This session is Brief 5: Mathematics Assessment of and for Student Learning

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

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 3/11/2026

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)

56. 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: 3/18/2026 to 5/27/2026

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.

57. Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series: Brief 6: The Role and Challenges of Using Representations

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: k-12 Mathematics Teachers, focus will be middle school, but others are welcome

Dates: 3/26/2026

NYSED has launched a Numeracy Initiative, which will continue through the 2025-26 school year. This Initiative will provide information and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction designed to help students to advance their numeracy skills and achieve the expectations of the mathematics learning standards.These briefs were produced for NYSED by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, and TeachingWorks, a project at the University of Michigan. Come join us as we dive into them and explore them. This session is Brief 6: The Role and Challenges of Using Representations

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

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 4/9/2026

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)

59. Experience the Elemental Through Arts Integration

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

Audience: In-Service Elementary and Middle School Music Educators, Pre-Service Music Educators

Dates: 4/25/2026

As one of my first graders exclaimed, "there is music in everything!" Explore the connections between sculpture and creative movement, the sounds contained within an abstract painting, the possibilities of incorporating inspiration from our surroundings, and the music and movement present within each participant. Participants will enjoy activities adaptable for all grade levels from pre-kindergarten and beyond.

Scott Roether teaches music and movement at University School in Cleveland, Ohio where he works with boys ages four through ten. Prior to his work at University School, he worked as an arts integration specialist and public school teacher. He has completed Levels training and Curriculum Development, as well as a number of Master Classes and the International Summer Course at the Orff-Institut. In addition to his previous training in Orff Schulwerk, Scott recently completed his coursework for a Master's degree in Music Education with a concentration in Orff Schulwerk from the University of St. Thomas. He currently serves the Greater Cleveland Chapter as Vice President and Program Chair.

Payment Information:

This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2025-2026 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

Please feel free to bring a recorder and a ukulele if you have them.

60. Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series: Brief 7: Understanding, Using, and Modifying Curriculum Materials

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: k-12 Mathematics Teachers, focus will be middle school, but others are welcome

Dates: 4/30/2026

NYSED has launched a Numeracy Initiative, which will continue through the 2025-26 school year. This Initiative will provide information and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction designed to help students to advance their numeracy skills and achieve the expectations of the mathematics learning standards.These briefs were produced for NYSED by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, and TeachingWorks, a project at the University of Michigan. Come join us as we dive into them and explore them. This session is Brief 7: Understanding, Using, and Modifying Curriculum Materials

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

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 5/13/2026

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)

62. Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series: Brief 8: The Role of Leadership

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: k-12 Mathematics Teachers, focus will be middle school, but others are welcome

Dates: 5/14/2026

NYSED has launched a Numeracy Initiative, which will continue through the 2025-26 school year. This Initiative will provide information and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction designed to help students to advance their numeracy skills and achieve the expectations of the mathematics learning standards.These briefs were produced for NYSED by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, and TeachingWorks, a project at the University of Michigan. Come join us as we dive into them and explore them. This session is Brief 8: The Role of Leadership

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

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 6/11/2026

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)

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

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 7/15/2026

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)

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

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 8/13/2026

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)

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