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1. LibraryReady.AI: Understanding AI, AI at School, and Teaching Your Students about AI

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 12/31/2024

Meeting Times: Asynchronous

Location: Online

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, including education, and school librarians are uniquely positioned to harness its potential.

Participants in this fully online course will start with basic AI concepts and applications to demystify the technology. School librarians and classroom teachers will then learn to identify how they can collaborate to design curricula incorporating AI literacy ensuring students understand both the benefits and ethical considerations of AI technology while developing critical thinking and digital literacy skills.

Effective AI policies for schools are essential to address privacy concerns, data security, and the ethical use of technology. In the final modules, participants will explore classroom and schoolwide guidelines to ensure that AI tools are used responsibly.

As AI continues to evolve, it will undoubtedly reshape educational landscapes, making it imperative for school librarians and educators to stay ahead of the curve and prepare students to participate actively in a technology-driven world.

2. Digital Accessibility Tools Deep Dive for ELL & Diverse Learners

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Data Coordinators, Building Administrators/Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Team Leaders/ Content Leads, Librarians, Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Special Education, AIS Educators, MTSS/RTI Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 3/14/2025 to 5/30/2025

Meeting Times: N/A - Asynchronous

Location: After registering, you will be provided with a lin

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This asynchronous training allows you to explore, research, and apply accessibility features across multiple digital tools, including Kami, Nearpod, Lumio, BrainPOP, Book Creator, Edpuzzle, Sora, Quizizz, Padlet or other approved tool(s). You will gain hands-on experience with text-to-speech, translation, closed captioning, speech-to-text, and other essential features to support ELLs and diverse learners.

3. Designing Impactful Graphics with Canva

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 3/18/2025

Meeting Times: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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

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Unlock your creativity with Canva and improve your graphic design skills. This course covers the principles of effective visual communication, advanced design features in Canva, and practical techniques for creating eye-catching graphics that leave a lasting impact in professional and creative contexts.

4. Uplifting All Students Statewide Conference

Program: Arts In Education / Instructional Support Services

Audience: Administrators, DEI Leads

Dates: 3/19/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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On March 19, 2025, NYSED will host the Statewide Uplifting All Students: Equity, Opportunity, Access Conference, offering New York State administrators, equity leaders, and educators an opportunity to learn how districts across the state are aligning practices with the NYS Board of Regents Policy on Equity, Access, and Opportunity.

5. Supporting Decoding in the Intermediate Grades (Grades 3-8)

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, AIS Educators, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 3/20/2025 to 4/3/2025

Meeting Times: 3/20/25 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM, 4/3/25 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

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

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Decoding multisyllabic words is often at the heart of reading difficulties in the upper grade levels. Participants explore the Science of Reading research behind Word Recognition (Simple View of Reading) and how our brain reads and stores words. We delve into the importance of phonemic awareness in skilled reading and the six syllable types, and explore 6 high leverage instructional routines for teaching word reading including orthographic mapping, methods to support tackling words bit by bit, and using AI to support word recognition instruction. There is a ½ hour asynchronous assignment in which educators use the Phonics and Word Recognition Survey to assess a student. (3 hrs total)**Must have computer with microphone and camera. No phones, please. Thursday March 20 4:45 - 6:15 (1.5) March 21 - April 2 Asynchronous (.5) Thursday April 3 4:45 - 5:45 (1)

6. Interactive Writing: Supporting the Simple View of Writing Grades K-2

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, AIS Educators, Educators K-2, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 3/25/2025

Meeting Times: 3/25/25 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM

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

The Simple View of Writing outlines foundational writing skills and composition skills students need in order to become skilled writers. Interactive writing is a whole class instructional method targeting a specific skill while involving students in the writing that supports all components of the SVW. Participants review the SVW, Conventions of Academic English /Language for Learning: Grade Band Skills, and then engage with lessons featuring components from both Foundational Writing Skills and Composition. (2 hrs)

**Must have computer with microphone and camera. No phones, please.

7. Creating Engaging Videos with Canva

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 3/26/2025

Meeting Times: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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

Bring your creative projects to life with Canva's video creation tools. In this course, participants will learn how to produce professional-quality videos by using Canva's editing features, animations, and storytelling techniques. Gain the skills to craft engaging and visually dynamic video projects for personal or professional use.

8. Designing Project-Based Learning for Graduation Pathways: Continuing PD Series

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

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

Dates: 3/26/2025 to 4/22/2025

Meeting Times: 3/26/25 12:00 - 2:30, 4/22/25 12:00 - 2:30

Location: Neversink Conference Room

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Join the Graduation Pathways PD to unpack the NYSED criteria for new graduation pathways like the Seal of Civic Readiness, Seal of Biliteracy, and the Individualized Arts Assessment Pathway. Local Civics and the Sullivan County Teacher Center are partnering for the second year to support strategic planning for piloting and scaling pathways. Local Civics will facilitate these in-person sessions, provide planning frameworks, and share case studies from partners across the state. We encourage you to participate with multiple teachers and leaders from your districts to maximize your strategic planning and collaboration with other teams. These sessions will help all participants bring new innovative learning experiences to your students. The Sullivan County Teacher Center is hosting this second year of Pathways PD to bring together educators across component districts and to support planning for project-based learning and student portfolios. This PD series includes two in-person PD sessions and one virtual follow-up session during the 2024-2025 school year. Meetings: In person- March 26 and April 22, 2025 Virtual follow-up TBD

9. Implementing Social Emotional Learning Practices with ELL/MLs

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, AIS Educators

Dates: 4/1/2025

Meeting Times: 4:45 PM - 7:45 PM

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

The focus of this dynamic 3-hour seminar is on integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) practices for English language learners (ELLs) in K-12 education. Educators will gain actionable strategies and insights at the classroom, building, and district levels to address the unique needs of ELLs, many of whom have experienced trauma. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches to promote emotional intelligence, resilience, and cultural competence among ELLs, while also delving into practical techniques for seamlessly integrating SEL into instruction. Through reflective dialogue and collaborative activities, educators will develop personalized action plans to enhance SEL support for ELLs, fostering inclusive and nurturing learning environments where all students can thrive academically and emotionally. his is a 3-hour course. < *Must have computer with mic and camera. *No phones please.

10. Regents Exam Preparation Tools for High School Teachers

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/1/2025

Meeting Times: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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

Help your students excel in their Regents exams with targeted review tools and strategies. This course provides high school educators with resources, instructional techniques, and best practices for preparing students for success in high-stakes assessments.

11. Mastering Screen casting with Canva

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/8/2025

Meeting Times: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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

Learn how to create compelling screencasts with Canva in this professional development course. Discover the tools and techniques for integrating multimedia, visuals, and narration to deliver dynamic educational content. This course will equip you to engage your audience and communicate effectively through screen casting.

12. Interactive Writing: Supporting the Simple View of Writing Grades 3-8

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, AIS Educators, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 4/22/2025

Meeting Times: 4/22/25 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM

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

The Simple View of Writing outlines foundational writing skills and composition skills students need in order to become skilled writers. Interactive writing is a whole class instructional method targeting a specific skill while involving students in the writing that supports all components of the SVW. Participants review the SVW, Conventions of Academic English /Language for Learning: Grade Band Skills, and then engage with lessons featuring components from both Foundational Writing Skills and Composition. (2 hrs) **Must have computer with microphone and camera. No phones, please.

13. StarLab Training

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Dates: 4/24/2025

Meeting Times: 4:00 - 7:00

This immersive 3-hour, in person training session introduces educators to StarLab, a portable planetarium that brings the cosmos into the classroom, enabling students to explore astronomy, earth sciences, and cultural perspectives on the night sky. This hands-on workshop will provide participants with both technical skills for operating the StarLab and strategies for integrating it into curriculum across grade levels. Participation in this training is a requirement before you are able to borrow the StarLab. Training will take place at the Rubin Pollack Center on Ferndale Loomis Road in Liberty on April 24, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM.

14. Introduction to Museum Education

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 4/29/2025

Meeting Times: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Time and the Valleys Museum 332 Main Street, Graha

Museum educators implement a variety of state learning standards for all content areas in grades K-12. Discovery learning instruction demonstrates how educators can utilize local museums for student-driven learning, all the while simultaneously meeting the needs of specific learning targets. Exploring the grounds, participating in tours, and completing hands-on learning activities give all learners an educational experience outside of classroom walls. Cost: Free, donations to the museum welcomed.

15. Numeracy Briefs

Program: Arts In Education / Instructional Support Services

Audience: Administrators, Curriculum Leads

Dates: 5/5/2025

Meeting Times: Monday, May 5, 2025

BOCES will host a meeting about a series of Numeracy Briefs. The briefs have been developed by national expert Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball from the University of Michigan. There is a limit of three (3) participants per district. Lunch will be provided for $25.00 per person.

16. Leveraging Generative AI to Enhance Science of Reading-based Literacy Instruction

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, AIS Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12

Dates: 5/21/2025

Meeting Times: 5/21/25 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Willowemoc Conference Room

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This 6-hour synchronous workshop, complemented by a 1-hour asynchronous component, provides educators with practical, time-saving, strategies and tools to effectively integrate generative AI (GenAI) into science of reading-based literacy instruction. Each of the four sessions balances hands-on exploration, collaborative discussion, and actionable planning tailored to participants' instructional contexts. There will be separate facilitators and breakout sessions for elementary and secondary teachers and leaders so participants can connect with role-alike educators

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