Frontline Education

1. High School and Beyond Meet Up

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 5/21/2024

The LILRC High School and Beyond Interest Group was created to promote discussion and provide a platform where academic, public, and school librarians can share information on the needs of high school students transitioning to college and life. With the conclusion of the Stony Brook University Libraries "Ready For Success” summit on March 15th, the need for continued conversations is vital for our collective students' success. Please join us May 21st on Zoom from 12:30 - 1:30 PM for high school librarians and academic librarians to meet up to discuss their 2023-2024 school year. What worked? What did not work? Successes? Challenges? This will be a helpful sharing opportunity for all those in attendance. We will also plan for a regular monthly conversation during the 2024-2025 school year. School librarians can register via your respective School Library System Frontline account. LILRC will handle academic and public librarians' registrations.

2. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 9/19/2024

Closed

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

3. Social Studies Collegial Circle ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 9-10am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 6/12/2025

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xm9ti6qhj9LkYLcxT3s63Jdqc9XDiUiO/view?usp=sharing

4. ELA Collegial Circle ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 10-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 6/12/2025

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KdRUWgOej8zmMab0ccKUXuK8RVLenKK8/view?usp=sharing

5. Demco Book Doctor Workshop

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists; Library Clerks

Dates: 9/25/2024

Book Doctor workshops provide book care training with the aim of helping you keep your collection in circulation longer. Training incudes protection and repair techniques and offers: a hands-on experience; ideas for protecting books ahead of circulation; tried-and-true methods for a variety of repairs. Notes with links to other free resources such as how-to videos, product directories, and a repair guide will be provided. Each attendee must bring their own adult scissors. The Book Doctor is Kimberly Young from DEMCO.

6. All Mixed Up: Middle Grade Novelist Raj Tawney

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 10/7/2024

Join LILRC when we welcome novelist Raj Tawney to discuss his Long Island based middle grade novel, All Mixed Up. "New York Times essayist, Raj Tawney, delivers a gripping story of a multi-ethnic American boy who forges a complex friendship with a Pakistani immigrant in the wake of 9/11. It's 2002--less than one year after the September 11th attacks-- and sixth-grader Kamal Rao is tackling a brave new world of challenges, including figuring out who he really is and how he fits in. Even with New York City in its backyard, the suburban town where he lives is anything but open-minded. That means Kamal - frequently picked on and feeling ostracized -- usually spends his time alone, making mud pies in the backyard or cooking recipes with his mom and grandma from his family's three cultures. Then, one day, a Pakistani immigrant named Jaz arrives at school, entering Kamal's life and challenging his sluggish movement through the world. As the two boys forge a friendship over their love of exploring the outdoors and eating good food, the newcomer begins to show Kamal how being "different" isn't a bad thing at all. For the first time, a fire is lit within Kamal - but what will happen when questions of Jaz's origins and his intentions begin to come into question at school and in their town? Will Kamal-- now on the cusp of discovering who he really is and who he wants to be -- risk his own safety and his family's trust to help his new friend, someone he barely knows at all? Based on the author's personal life experiences, an insightful middle-grade novel from a fresh voice in children's fiction that will be felt long after the last page." Presented by LILRC.

7. Supporting English Language Learners with TeachingBooks - Secondary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Secondary Level Library Media Specialists and Teachers

Dates: 10/8/2024

Discover resources to support responsive literacy instruction for all readers. Easily vary content, pacing, and outcomes to meet reading readiness. Access and share resources in a variety of formats to meet diverse learning needs and scaffold support. Provided by TeachingBooks. CTLE in Language Acquisition.

8. Supporting English Language Learners with TeachingBooks - Elementary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary Level Library Media Specialists and Teachers

Dates: 10/8/2024

Discover resources to support responsive literacy instruction for all readers. Easily vary content, pacing, and outcomes to meet reading readiness. Access and share resources in a variety of formats to meet diverse learning needs and scaffold support. Provided by TeachingBooks. CTLE in Language Acquisition.

9. New Librarians' Orientation

Program: School Library System

Audience: New School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 10/16/2024

This orientation is for school librarians new to the profession, new to a grade level, or who would like to learn more about the School Library System and/or BOCES. Experienced librarians are encouraged to attend to answer grade level specific questions. Presented by Sara Kardasz.

10. The Science & Joy of Reading in the School Library - a SLSA (School Library Systems Association) Statewide PD event -

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists, reading teachers, and administrators

Dates: 10/22/2024

Librarians and library services play a significant role in the literacy development of young people. Through their expertise and the use of library resources, librarians positively influence the implementation and success of evidence-based literacy instruction as defined by NYSED's Literacy Briefs and current research about literacy and libraries. In this workshop, participants will examine research findings and instructional resources, collaborate with peers, and develop plans for supporting and enhancing students' literacy and social development. Research findings show that wide reading can foster the development of positive social behaviors and attitudes, including empathy. Wide reading remains one of the most accessible ways for young people to build background knowledge about topics of personal interest and academic study. In the morning session, Donalyn Miller will share research findings, instructional moves, resources, and programming ideas for promoting wide reading. After lunch Teaching Books will be presenting on Early Child Resources available. We will finish the day with action planning around the Science of Reading. Workshop includes work session time to explore resources and collaborate with peers. The day will include presentations via zoom and onsite work. Thank you to GumDrop Books for providing breakfast and lunch.

11. The Long Island School Library Systems' Regional Institute: S.P.A.R.K. Connections - Chapter 11

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/5/2024

This unique professional development opportunity for school librarians will cover timely topics of interest. Attendees will develop their knowledge from a variety of administrators and colleagues during the course of the day to improve their curriculum and practice for the upcoming year. A continental breakfast allows time to talk to colleagues and vendors about the topics of the day in a relaxed atmosphere. A mid-day lunch and time to network to discuss the 24 possible sessions with your fellow educators to further enhance the day. Please visit the joint School Library Systems LibGuides at http://nasboces.libguides.com/FallInstitute for the agenda and other information.

12. Promoting Independent Reading with TeachingBooks - Secondary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Secondary Level Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/13/2024

Discover searching tips that will match titles to readers. Explore and share resources in a variety of formats that deepen connections to books while engaging readers. Provided by TeachingBooks

13. Supporting Early Literacy with TeachingBooks and Sora - Elementary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary Level Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/13/2024

Discover exceptional texts to support and supplement early literacy instruction. Use TeachingBooks to identify popular picture books by more than a dozen phonics and phonetical awareness classifications. Additionally, you'll have worksheets for each book to extend reading instruction in the library, home, or classroom. Provided by TeachingBooks

14. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 11/14/2024

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

15. Liaison Business Meeting and Professional Learning for all LMS's - Unleash The AI Within

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 12/11/2024

Liaisons' business meeting will be followed by hands-on professional learning. Morning session will be "Magic School AI" with an in-person presentation. After lunch will be "Canva for Education" via Zoom. Bring your own device. All Library Media Specialists are welcome to attend.

16. Sooth.fyi demo

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 12/17/2024

Join an exciting live demo of the award-winning Sooth.fyi - the only internet search engine specifically designed for students. On Sooth, students search exclusively across the web's most reliable and diverse sources of news, research, and insights without ads, AI chatbots, or dubious content. Our proprietary, human-curated search index comprises billions of pages of the internet's best sources of knowledge that can't be found in databases. Sooth is the only search platform that displays NewsGuard Trust Scores and AllSides Media Bias Ratings so students are confident in the content they're engaging. Sooth is also the only platform with a misinformation toolkit.

17. LibraryReady AI asynchronous online course

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists, teachers, administrators

Dates: 1/9/2025

The course will include Understanding AI, AI at School, and Teaching Your Students about AI. Explore basic AI concepts and applications to demystify the technology. Learn to identify collaborative opportunities to design curricula incorporating AI literacy. Examine classroom and schoolwide guidelines to ensure AI tools are used responsibly. This fully online course will end with a zoom session on February 11, 2025. 8 hours of CTLE credit will be given for completing the course.

18. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 1/14/2025

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

19. Navigating Book Selections with Book Resumes and Instant Collection Reports on TeachingBooks - Secondary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Secondary Level Library Media Specialists

Dates: 2/4/2025

Receive insights, reports, and confidence around the titles you choose for displays, storytimes, book clubs, and more. Book resumes provide you with the book's bona fides: awards, reviews, genres, reading levels, and more. Collection analysis reports give you insights into diversity, recency, fiction/non-fiction, and more - while also helping you identify titles for possible augmentation. Provided by TeachingBooks.

20. Navigating Book Selections with Book Resumes and Instant Collection Reports on TeachingBooks - Elementary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary Level Library Media Specialists

Dates: 2/4/2025

Receive insights, reports, and confidence around the titles you choose for displays, storytimes, book clubs, and more. Book resumes provide you with the book's bona fides: awards, reviews, genres, reading levels, and more. Collection analysis reports give you insights into diversity, recency, fiction/non-fiction, and more - while also helping you identify titles for possible augmentation. Provided by TeachingBooks.

21. LibraryReady AI Concluding Synchronous Session

Program: School Library System

Audience: Participants who completed the LibraryReady AI course

Dates: 2/11/2025

This zoom session will include sharing of learning from the completed asynchronous LibraryReady AI course. Discussions will cover each course section and focus on key takeaways. What do students need to understand? Share ideas, questions, and areas for further exploration.

22. LibraryReady AI Concluding Synchronous Session

Program: School Library System

Audience: Participants who completed the LibraryReady AI course

Dates: 2/11/2025

This zoom session will include sharing of learning from the completed asynchronous LibraryReady AI course. Discussions will cover each course section and focus on key takeaways. What do students need to understand? Share ideas, questions, and areas for further exploration.

23. Liaison Business meeting and Professional Learning for all LMS's

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/12/2025

Liaisons' business meeting will be followed by professional learning. Heather Rubin, Administrative Coordinator of L.I. RBERN @ ESBOCES will provide 3 hours of professional learning that will qualify for Language Acquisition CTLE. "Amplifying ELL Voices Through the Power of Digital Storytelling: An Introduction". Bring the creative art of storytelling to a new generation of students. This session will provide an introduction to designing digital storytelling projects that incorporate multiple modalities, develop multiliteracy skills and promote language development for English Language Learners. Learn how to engage your entire learning community in a creative, culturally responsive and fun digital media experience.

24. Engaging Young Researchers with Your NOVELny Resource, Gale in Context: Elementary

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/18/2025

Join us for this training session that delves into the vast possibilities of Gale In Context: Elementary, a comprehensive resource designed to empower elementary educators and librarians. Discover how this dynamic database can transform your classroom or library by providing age-appropriate and reliable content across various subjects. Learn how to navigate the user-friendly interface, effectively search for relevant articles, images, videos, and more, and leverage the interactive tools and features that engage young learners. Leave this session equipped with practical tips, best practices, and a deeper understanding of how to utilize Gale In Context: Elementary to enhance student engagement and academic success. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of Gale In Context: Elementary with your students! Presented by Lindsay Barfield, Gale

25. Project Look Sharp: Media Literacy Leadership, 2024 Long Island Cohort (AM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/25/2025

Hear from the three Western Suffolk BOCES School Library System members of the 2024 Long Island Cohort. They will share their experiences from participating in the cohort. What did they do? What did they learn? How have they used CMD (Constructivist Media Decoding) with students and/or colleagues? What are their plans for using CMD in the future? Presented by Carmen DiBartolomeo, Kelly Ricotta and Laura Bishop-Scioli (Two sessions available to choose from)

26. Project Look Sharp: Media Literacy Leadership Training, 2024 Long Island Cohort (PM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/25/2025

Hear from the three Western Suffolk BOCES School Library System members of the 2024 Long Island Cohort. They will share their experiences from participating in the cohort. What did they do? What did they learn? How have they used CMD (Constructivist Media Decoding) with students and/or colleagues? What are their plans for using CMD in the future? Presented by Carmen DiBartolomeo, Kelly Ricotta and Laura Bishop-Scioli (Two sessions available to choose from)

27. SETC: The Resilient Educator- From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transformative Wellness Strategies For a Calm, Mindful End of the School Year

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 4/2/2025 to 6/25/2025

Calling all educational heroes: K-12 teachers, counselors, administrators, support staff, ENL specialists, paraprofessionals, lunch monitors, clerical workers, and everyone who makes their schools thrive! If you're reading this description, THIS is your SIGN to register for this course. Are you mentally crossing off calendar days until your next break? Carrying the weight of student needs while your well-being waits? Are you drowning in a sea of IEPs, assessments, conferences, and challenging behavioral situations? Finding yourself completely depleted by the time you reach home? Then this 15-hour journey to restoration is meant specifically for YOU. Take a moment right now... Inhale deeply... Exhale completely... Inhale again... And release... Envision yourself navigating the remaining weeks of the school year with a centered mind that remains calm amid chaos, practical strategies that make the final stretch of the school year manageable, and the ability to ride each wave of challenges with balance and purpose. This course offers the sanctuary and replenishment you've been craving. This course is dedicated to helping you reclaim your passion for education while honoring your need for self-care. Remember: You cannot pour from an empty cup. This course will meet 1 hour per week so that it is something that you look forward to and not another thing ‘to do'. Your future self is already thanking you for registering today!

28. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 4/3/2025

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

29. Weeding to Grow your Collection (AM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 4/9/2025

Using your Follett Titlewise Analysis to identify aged titles and make room for new! This session will guide you through using Titlewise to help you focus your weeding strategies by: identifying aged titles; exploring Dewey classifications that need attention; improving the age of your collection (suggested average age is 2014). Beth Ferrigno from Follett Content will provide an overview to get you started! You can also schedule time for Beth to visit your school to assist you in this process.

30. Weeding to Grow Your Collection (PM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 4/9/2025

Using your Follett Titlewise Analysis to identify aged titles and make room for new! This session will guide you through using Titlewise to help you focus your weeding strategies by: identifying aged titles; exploring Dewey classifications that need attention; improving the age of your collection (suggested average age is 2014). Beth Ferrigno from Follett Content will provide an overview to get you started! You can also schedule time for Beth to visit your school to assist you in this process.

31. SchoolReady AI - a fully online asynchronous course

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists, Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 4/11/2025

This is a repeat of the LibraryReady AI asynchronous online course that took place in January. The course will include Understanding AI, AI at School, and Teaching Your Students about AI. Explore basic AI concepts and applications to demystify the technology. Learn to identify collaborative opportunities to design curricula incorporating AI literacy. Examine classroom and schoolwide guidelines to ensure AI tools are used responsibly. This fully online course will end with a zoom session on May 14, 2025. 6 hours of CTLE credit will be given for completing the online course.

32. Boclips Classroom demo

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 4/23/2025

With over 650 content partners contributing over 1.7 million videos, Boclips Classroom brings an unparalleled depth and breadth of safe, standards-aligned Ed-Ready video content to New York districts and schools. Curated for teachers, Boclips' video collection empowers teachers to enrich and animate lessons on the fly with the world's most extensive selection of educational videos with transcripts included to support all students. Boclips' leading AI tool, Assistant, helps educators quickly find standards aligned video clips to seamlessly weave into their lessons. Teachers can directly share videos with students and create playlists to share with students in Boclips Classroom. Boclips is a safe alternative to Youtube. Boclips is DREAM approved, Ed-Law 2D compliant, and ready to support your district or school! Presented by Ben Friedman of Boclips.

33. Weeding to Grow Your Collection (AM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialist

Dates: 4/24/2025

Using your Follett Titlewise Analysis to identify aged titles and make room for new! This session will guide you through using Titlewise to help you focus your weeding strategies by: identifying aged titles; exploring Dewey classifications that need attention; improving the age of your collection (suggested average age is 2014). Beth Ferrigno from Follett Content will provide an overview to get you started! You can also schedule time for Beth to visit your school to assist you in this process.

34. Weeding to Grow Your Collection (PM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 4/24/2025

Using your Follett Titlewise Analysis to identify aged titles and make room for new! This session will guide you through using Titlewise to help you focus your weeding strategies by: identifying aged titles; exploring Dewey classifications that need attention; improving the age of your collection (suggested average age is 2014). Beth Ferrigno from Follett Content will provide an overview to get you started! You can also schedule time for Beth to visit your school to assist you in this process.

35. 10th Leadership & Information Symposium - Celebrate Our Successes!

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 5/1/2025

The Liaisons business meeting is held virtually in an asynchronous manner. Librarian of the Year will be celebrated. Retirees are acknowledged. Keynote will be local author Sarah Beth Durst. Her topic will be "Creating Fiction to Foster Empathy". Her 28 published books range from picture books to middle grade to young adult to adult. The afternoon session will be "Supporting Project-Based Learning Through Library Media Research" with Stacey Mooney, Program Specialist with WSBOCES. This will be a great day!

36. 10th Leadership and Information Symposium - Celebrate Our Successes! - VENDOR REGISTRATION ONLY

Program: School Library System

Audience: Vendor Registration

Dates: 5/1/2025

Closed

This end-of-the-year celebration is supported by vendor attendance. Limit of 9 vendor tables. Please pay with a credit card. Select "Other" as district option.

37. Final SchoolReady AI synchronous session - PM session

Program: School Library System

Audience: Participants who completed the SchoolReady AI asynchronous online course

Dates: 5/14/2025

This zoom session will include sharing of learning from the completed asynchronous LibraryReady AI course. Discussions will cover each course section and focus on key takeaways. What do students need to understand? Share ideas, questions, and areas for further exploration. Please select one time to participate.

38. ASYNCHRONOUS - APPR Recertification ONLINE Facilitated by Emma Klimek - REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDANCE PURPOSES ONLY!

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/1/2025

The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 6 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. ONCE REGISTERED AND DISTRICT APPROVED, EMMA KLIMEK WILL CONTACT YOU. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

39. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Principals - REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/1/2025

This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding principal evaluation. This course is conducted primarily online in a self-directed process, with opportunities to participate in live video chats. The training has eight modules which cover the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will require participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments on a schedule determined by the participant. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator of Principals.
Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. ISLLC Standards and State Approved Principal Evaluation Rubrics 3. Review of the required nine elements for Principal Evaluators 4. Observing lessons and the Role of lesson observation in principal evaluation 5. Data Driven Culture and Data Analysis: The Principal's Role 6. APPR Requirements 7. SLOs and the Principal's Role 8. Evaluating a Principal
REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. You do not have to wait until the April 1st registration date to begin. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

40. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers - Online Training and Off-line Learning REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/1/2025

Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will ask participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

41. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Assessment and Intervention Strategies - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 10-11:30am

Program: Northwell Health

Dates: 6/10/2025

Starting Soon

This session will provide educators and school mental health staff with a comprehensive overview of common neurodevelopmental disorders encountered in school settings. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills in assessment strategies, evidence-based interventions, and classroom accommodations to support students with neurodevelopmental disorders in reaching their full potential. Facilitated by Ruee Huang, MD.
NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for 1.5 hours CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Northport-E. Northport, North Babylon, Sachem, Smithtown, South Country, Southampton, South Huntington, Westhampton Beach, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11BUbhmEhrjZh5r942m9XO_Y_hLcCLCqH/view?usp=sharing

42. Cancelled: SETC: What's New in AI: Updates and Tools to Explore This Summer

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 6/10/2025

Starting Soon

Are you making the most of artificial intelligence? In this session, we'll look at what's new in artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI and its impact on teaching and learning. Explore a variety of new tools designed with educators in mind, alongside updates to popular generative AI tools including chatbots like Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT.

43. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Project ECHO - Students Impacted by Bullying - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 8:30-9:30am

Program: Northwell Health

Dates: 6/11/2025

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Using the Project ECHO model these sessions will provide expert guidance and review of cases (deidentified) and focus on facilitating open discussions and fostering collaborative team learning, sharing expertise and a teach all learn all model. Facilitator: Brittney Chatel, LMHC NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Northport-E. Northport, North Babylon, Sachem, Smithtown, South Country, Southampton, South Huntington, Westhampton Beach, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMgAVbVDJiiVKIoVN5QIc0OTdgzuiJXE/view?usp=sharing

44. School Counseling Network Meeting IN PERSON facilitated by Laurie Mitchell - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Guidance Support Services

Dates: 6/11/2025

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Content TBD

45. RESCHEDULED!!! SETC: Implementing the Science of Reading Framework within the Classroom: Resources, Data Collection, and Intervention Strategies for K-12 Educators

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 6/13/2025

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The Science of Reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop. The integration of consistent, solid instructional delivery into the classrooms can become confusing and frustrating. This workshop is designed for educators and school personnel to have a shared vocabulary and knowledge around the components of reading, and the issues in developing an efficient and effective MTSS processes. Free resources to address reading and writing issues at the primary and secondary levels will be provided. Learning Outcomes: Attendees will have practice-ready interventions to address reading difficulties, including dyslexia, within the classroom. Attendees will have a well-rounded understanding of systemic issues that impact the implementation of MTSS policies and procedures. Attendees will reach consensus on the distinctive definitions of dyslexia and developmental language disorder within the context of the Simple View of Reading (SVR). Attendees will be able to immediately locate on the web free academic intervention resources to address reading, writing, and math skills. This session is for all primary and secondary educators

46. RESCHEDULE SETC: Collaborative Assessment within a Science of Reading Framework: Dyslexia Identification and Intervention

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 6/13/2025

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The Science of Reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop; why some have difficulty; and how we can most effectively assess and teach and, therefore, improve student outcomes through prevention of and intervention for reading difficulties. This workshop will address components of reading, including language development, and the issues in developing an efficient and effective MTSS process whereby data collection, communication, and appropriate interventions occur. Procedures on how to organize/perform a collaborative assessment between the service providers (school psychologists, special education teachers, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists) and how it can assist in data collection, collaborative interpretation, and intervention development will be discussed in detail. Participants will gain a strong working knowledge of and ability to differentiate between dyslexia, and DLD, using the Simple View of Reading framework. Learning Outcomes: Attendees will have a practice-ready Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) model on how to organize, interpret data from all school-based service providers. Report writing templates will be shared. Attendees will have a well-rounded understanding of systemic issues that impact the implementation of MTSS policies and procedures. Attendees will know which research and evidenced based brief assessments to use for progress monitoring and determining which reading skill is an area that needs to be addressed. Attendees will reach consensus on the distinctive definitions of dyslexia and developmental language disorder within the context of the Simple View of Reading (SVR). This session is primarily for service providers such as the school psychologist, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, special education teachers, reading and math specialists/coaches.

47. Outdoor Environmental Education Program K-6 Day-Use Training - 8-3:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/18/2025

This training is designed to prepare teachers who are interested in participating in Day-Use programs at the Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Learning Labs. Day-Use programs are meant to be an extension of the K-6 classroom where teachers have the opportunity to co-plan and conduct their classes in an environment that lends itself to authentic student centered inquiry based science education. All Day-Use classes have access to an outdoor educator to support them in planning activities, throughout a Day-Use class, and as the classes explore the outdoors. The Outdoor Environmental Education Program has three learning labs each located in Caleb Smith State Park, Connetquot River State Park, and Sunken Meadow State Park. Due to the environmental differences of each of the learning labs, we are able to offer a wide variety of programs that include, but are not limited to, animal adaptations, elementary chemistry, human impacts on the environment, makerspace challenges, planetarium programs, simple machines, topography, water testing, weathering and erosion, and much more!
We encourage all teachers interested in learning more about Day-Use programs to attend. In addition, we also recommend teachers who have not been trained in the last 5 years attend as a refresher due to new programs being offered and the recent shift in science standards.
Teachers planning to visit Caleb Smith or Connetquot River will have an opportunity to visit these sites in the afternoon.
Eligible for CTLE credit. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1egSFmprRVTpvGOGB6VOqOUAA0s7PAMnF/view?usp=sharing

48. ASYNCHRONOUS - APPR Recertification ONLINE Facilitated by Emma Klimek - REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDANCE PURPOSES ONLY!

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/1/2025

The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 6 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. ONCE REGISTERED AND DISTRICT APPROVED, EMMA KLIMEK WILL CONTACT YOU. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

49. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Principals - REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/1/2025

This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding principal evaluation. This course is conducted primarily online in a self-directed process, with opportunities to participate in live video chats. The training has eight modules which cover the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will require participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments on a schedule determined by the participant. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator of Principals.
Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. ISLLC Standards and State Approved Principal Evaluation Rubrics 3. Review of the required nine elements for Principal Evaluators 4. Observing lessons and the Role of lesson observation in principal evaluation 5. Data Driven Culture and Data Analysis: The Principal's Role 6. APPR Requirements 7. SLOs and the Principal's Role 8. Evaluating a Principal
REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. You do not have to wait until the April 1st registration date to begin. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

50. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers - Online Training and Off-line Learning REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/1/2025

Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will ask participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

51. Building Strong Foundations: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Beginning Reading & Writing for K-3 Learners IN PERSON Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/8/2025 to 7/10/2025

Join us for an engaging 3-day workshop designed to empower K-3 educators with essential strategies for preparing young readers. This interactive training will focus on the key components of early literacy development: phonological awareness, phonics, and foundational skills for beginning reading-aligned with the goals of the New York State Literacy Initiative. This state-wide initiative emphasizes evidence-based practices and aims to ensure that every student in New York achieves grade-level reading proficiency. Throughout the workshop, you will: -Explore Phonological Awareness -Dive into Phonics Instruction -Incorporate Connected Decodable Texts -Master Small Group Reading Instruction -Understand the Science of Reading -Practical Tools and Resources By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create a literacy-rich environment that fosters confident, capable readers in your classroom. Whether you're new to teaching reading or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will provide the support you need to help your students build the critical skills they need to succeed-and meet the ambitious literacy goals outlined in the New York State Literacy Initiative. Who Should Attend? K-3 Teachers, Reading Specialists, and Literacy Coaches who are passionate about supporting early literacy development and committed to helping students meet New York's literacy benchmarks. Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xnz4SpGZZancua29ldkqfk0VJu06Zqj_/view?usp=sharing

52. ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom Presented by Cindy Goldrich and/or Bonnie Cohen HYBRID-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Guidance Counselors and School Psychologists

Dates: 7/10/2025

In person or virtual

This workshop gives teachers, guidance counselors, and school psychologists an understanding of the social and emotional impact that ADHD and Executive Function challenges have on learning, motivation, behavior, and the family system. Upon completing this program, participants will:  Have a functional and actionable understanding of Executive Function skills and what performance can be expected at different learning levels.  Learn valuable methods to manage problems with attention, organization, stress, homework completion, and test performance based on the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices.  Discover subtle changes in teaching methods and classroom structure to improve time management, working memory, motivation, and emotional regulation that will benefit all children, not only those with ADHD. This workshop provides practical tips, tools, and strategies to help students gain self-awareness, self-direction, and greater accountability that can be incorporated into everyday teaching and across the curriculum. Receive valuable handouts and resources for teachers, parents, and students to manage homework, home/school communication, study skills, behavior, and more. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval required prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FUxr87bMRuw3lPwRny3wk00CBJybnRwk/view?usp=sharing

53. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics K-12 for ADMIN VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Stacey Mooney-8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Math Coordinators, Directors, Administrators

Dates: 7/10/2025

New

*A thinking student is an engaged student* Peter Liljedahl's book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12, focuses on how to move toward a thinking classroom, providing teachers 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. The practices suggested in Building Thinking Classrooms are designed to heighten thinking and learning in every math classroom, as well as to (re)inspire math educators to support innovative math practices to enhance learning for ALL students. This half-day virtual workshop will provide a brief overview of the BTC practices, resources to help support your teachers with implementation, and relevant look-fors and recommendations to provide teachers during walk-throughs and observations. Audience: Math Coordinators, Directors, Administrators Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NeHWR0C-peFjB1FEpLkHqzmNd2XYG_BD/view?usp=sharing

54. Review of NYSED Regents Physics Sample Clusters and Implementing the NYSSLS for Physics IN PERSON presented by Tom Lynch - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/10/2025

The 2025 - 2026 school year will have school districts implementing the NYSSLS for Physics and implementing the new assessment at the end of the school year. Preparing teachers, and subsequently their students, for these new standards is the focus for this workshop. Although the content is not significantly different, how students gain and show understanding follows this exciting change as outlined by NYSSLS. This implementation requires teachers to modify their pedagogy, transitioning to the new framework. In this workshop, participants will become familiar with Science and Engineering Practices, Cross Cutting Concepts and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Participants will explore additions to their pedagogy that will allow the implementation of the new standards. Participants will identify relevant sources for phenomena that will be used for generating lessons and develop an advanced organizer using that phenomenon. It is anticipated that participants will leave the workshop with materials that they will be able to use at the start of the school year. In preparation for this workshop, participants should briefly review the following: -New York State Testing Program P-12 Science Learning Standards Performance Level Descriptions Physical Science: Physics Fall 2024 -Physics Sample Clusters (Spring 2025) -Physics Reference Table 2025 **For the workshop, participants should bring the following:** -Materials that are commonly used in the first quarter to provide a framework for the workshop -A charged laptop -Willingness to share materials, ideas and collaborate with other Physics teachers in developing these new materials. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. 1 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1flO-uR2LtRgt40iDxDCYalj2q0iR4cUo/view?usp=sharing

55. Navigating Difficult Conversations in Social Studies: Building Bridges in the Classroom IN PERSON presented by Wendy Braxton-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: 7-12 Social Studies

Dates: 7/11/2025

In today's diverse classrooms, handling difficult conversations is essential. This interactive workshop helps educators approach challenging topics with confidence, empathy, and practical strategies. Explore tools like the Critical Thinking Questionnaire, the Five Minute Rule, and the Fishbowl Exercise to support honest dialogue and student connection. Leave with the skills to link tough conversations to curriculum goals and build stronger, more resilient classroom relationships. "Brave spaces make brave students. Teach them how to talk - and how to truly listen.” Unknown - Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18a_9Hv3KUnWv97YOenImj1PnG13qgrTJ/view?usp=sharing

56. APPR Recertification ONLINE presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/15/2025

As per the requirements of Education Law §3012-e, teacher and principal evaluators are to be recertified each year. The APPR re-certification workshops for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on the law. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences.
Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PTqaDpGmleP26C2Eb3ggLKQf97hR7ues/view?usp=sharing

57. Differentiation for English Language Learners Practical Strategies for General Educators Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/15/2025

New

This lively, informative, and strategy-based workshop provides participants with differentiation strategies and instructional ideas tailored to meeting the needs of English language learners. The increase of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools has required all educators to assess their current teaching practices through a different lens. While general education teachers may face the challenge of effectively teaching ELL students in their classrooms, this also provides an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the needs of ELLs while filling their teaching toolbox with strategies they can implement right away! Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sCKlcrA11xb25mLAox1oXvvOnpUjLhsd/view?usp=sharing

58. Restorative Circles for the K-12 Classroom IN PERSON presented by Melanie Anderson/Slice of Mindfulness, LLC-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/15/2025

Transform your classroom community through the power of Restorative Circles. This comprehensive 6-hour course provides educators with practical tools and strategies to build meaningful connections with students through mindful communication and Restorative Circles. Learn how to create a supportive classroom environment where students feel heard, valued, and empowered. Through guided instruction, you'll learn all of the components of a Restorative Circle. Participants will discover how to implement effective "Circle Up" sessions that foster mutual respect, emotional awareness, and build authentic and meaningful relationships in the classroom community. This introductory course is designed for K-12 educators who want to cultivate stronger relationships with their students while creating a more harmonious classroom environment. Participants will discover how Restorative Circles can revolutionize your approach to classroom management and student engagement. Appropriate for educators, K-12, Support Staff, ENL, Special Education Teachers, TA, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, Coaches. By completing this course, participants will: -Understand the importance of establishing their own mindfulness practice. -Develop strategies for implementing mindful communication with students -Practice mindfulness exercises that support both teacher and student well-being -Learn the fundamentals and components of Restorative Circle facilitation
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PetUBjAZbdhzDdsq8flUx2xyWWw8fOIT/view?usp=sharing

59. Roots of Belonging: Building Inclusive Classrooms Through Culturally Responsive Practices IN PERSON presented by Wendy Braxton-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All subject areas K-12

Dates: 7/16/2025

True learning thrives when every student feels seen, heard, and valued. This workshop explores the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework and what it means for everyday classroom practice. You'll gain strategies to create welcoming environments that affirm all identities and foster student voice. Learn how to embed student culture into curriculum, build belonging, and set high expectations through an equity lens. Leave with actionable tools to transform your classroom into a space where strong foundations lead to limitless futures. "Every child deserves a champion - an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists they become the best they can possibly be.” Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p9Ebrj-KxUS8PV_Q89m56mACVTdUoTIM/view?usp=sharing

60. Specially Designed Instruction: Putting the "Special” Back in Special Education Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/16/2025

New

This engaging workshop explores the meaning of specially designed instruction and teaches participants how to provide the unique types of instructional services needed by students with disabilities. We will share effective strategies for implementing accommodations and altering, modifying, and/or adapting instructional methods materials, techniques, and learning environments for supporting students with diverse learning abilities and needs. Participants will learn a three-tiered approach for making modifications that help students accomplish IEP goals and objectives while supporting the achievement of the general curriculum standards. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JgE0f23Oc3zpwTmuY9k4AdJs3XSjW6TF/view?usp=sharing

61. Numeracy Unboxed: Making Sense of the NYS Numeracy Briefs for ADMIN IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Buildling/District Administrators, Coordinators, Directors

Dates: 7/17/2025

New

Review in-depth the newly released eight math briefs from NYSED. Receive support and many high-quality resources to support your district and staff to turn theories and into common practice. This workshop is designed specifically for administrators to help guide your strategic planning, staff development, and instructional leadership as you implement the numeracy briefs across your school or district. *Please be familiar with briefs before attending.* Great opportunity to send small teams of district faculty leaders. Audience: Building/District Administrators, Coordinators, Directors Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FxwIuGfXEiQwlV9_1DWKbBH2cR1FuftT/view?usp=sharing

62. NY State Mental Health Literacy Through Mindfulness: A Professional Development Course for K-12 Professionals IN PERSON presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/17/2025

In response to the New York State Mental Health Education Law (effective July 1, 2018), this comprehensive professional development course equips educators with the tools to effectively implement mental health instruction through mindfulness-based approaches. Designed for K-12 educators, counselors, teaching assistants, paraprofessionals, and administrators in both public and private settings, this course bridges the gap between state requirements and practical classroom implementation. This transformative course provides a balanced approach between personal mindfulness practice and professional implementation of the NY State Mental Health Standards. Participants will develop their mindfulness practice while learning to create engaging, NY State Mental Health Standards-aligned lessons suitable for any grade level or content area. The program includes core components of the NY State Mental Health Standards: -Self-Management: Exploring self-awareness, resiliency, and emotional intelligence -Relationships: Developing communication skills, empathy, compassion, acceptance, and gratitude What sets this course apart is its unique integration of mindfulness practices with standard requirements, offering practical strategies that promote both student and educator well-being. Whether teaching kindergarten or preparing students for Regents examinations, participants will learn to weave mindfulness seamlessly into their instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. 1 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zQpPvKYgKgyuDlVEPhxH_CFhxR_PVu3q/view?usp=sharing

63. Making Peace with Goals, Data and Progress Monitoring: Practical Strategies and Tools that Work Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/22/2025

New

This workshop focuses on demystifying and streamlining the interconnected processes of IEP goal writing, data collection, and progress monitoring. Creating meaningful IEP goals, collecting relevant data, and effectively monitoring student progress are among the most critical-and often most overwhelming-responsibilities of special education professionals. These tasks are foundational to providing individualized, legally sound, and instructionally effective services for students with disabilities. This supportive workshop helps educators transform what can feel like burdensome paperwork into purposeful practice that drives student success. Whether you're a new special educator, a general education teacher involved in the IEP process, or a seasoned professional seeking greater clarity and efficiency, this session will equip you with tools, strategies, and confidence to tackle your responsibilities with greater ease and effectiveness. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SHhoMjKMoRtxx6P7L3RUWsHKfrn6D_be/view?usp=sharing

64. Supporting Emotionally Struggling Students: Strategies for Anxiety, Frustration, Stress, ODD and OCD Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/23/2025

New

This workshop explores the emotional and neurological foundations of student behavior, focusing on the most common internalizing and externalizing conditions seen in schools: -anxiety, - stress, -frustration intolerance, -oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and -obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Participants will examine how these conditions can manifest in the classroom and learn how to differentiate between skill deficits and willful defiance or disengagement. Take a deep dive into evidence-informed strategies that educators can use to support students' self-regulation, reduce conflict, and create emotionally safe and responsive classrooms. Participants will explore ways to shift from reacting to proactively teaching coping and problem-solving skills. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18B_SHSoibB4muwqkpuCgztFHKh1CsSKH/view?usp=sharing

65. Reflect & Showcase - Creating a Digital Portfolio ONLINE presented by Dr. Dina Pannone & Nicole Bjarnason - 9-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/23/2025

Unlock the power of digital portfolios to showcase achievements, track growth, and enhance professional and academic opportunities. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the benefits of digital portfolios, learn best practices for structuring and curating content, and gain practical tools for implementation. Whether you are an educator, student, or professional, this session will guide you through the steps of creating a compelling portfolio that highlights accomplishments, fosters reflection, and provides a platform for future success. Join us to discover how digital portfolios can elevate your work and open new opportunities!
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: -Understand the Purpose of a Digital Portfolio -Explore the Various Uses of Digital Portfolios -Learn the Steps for Successful Portfolio Implementation -Analyze Digital Portfolio Components and Examples -Develop Skills for Creating and Managing a Digital Portfolio -Identify Strategies for Sharing and Showcasing Digital Portfolios -Access Resources for Continuous Improvement
Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
/For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CrM_dUf6bfx-JTo67tKv8s7SuCgDv5p3/view?usp=sharing

66. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Addressing Needs, Supporting Outcomes, Developing Skills Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/29/2025

New

This engaging and interactive professional development session will guide participants through a comprehensive exploration of what it means to support students with autism in today's inclusive schools. Drawing on current research and field-tested interventions, we will focus on three core areas: -understanding and addressing challenging behaviors, -supporting social-emotional development, and -tailoring academic instruction to meet individual learning profiles. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, this workshop emphasizes the importance of understanding the individual with autism spectrum disorder, acknowledging that every student with ASD is different and that effective support must be both structured and flexible. Participants will explore real-world case examples, engage in collaborative problem-solving, and leave with practical strategies that can be implemented immediately in classrooms and support settings. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_fr5QFlWMBw0IMFz4be-bPUijxfYhWHb/view?usp=sharing

67. Enhancing Instruction Through ENL Co-Teaching: Best Practices in Shared Space and Shared Goals Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/30/2025

New

This interactive, engaging workshop provides strategies for utilizing co-teaching models while employing Marilyn Friend's and Honigsfeld's & Dove's frameworks for collaborative instruction. We will explore strategies for providing a language-rich classroom environment that will lead to student success at all levels. Participants will learn how to create a positive, professional relationship by building a foundation for welcoming the strengths and contributions each teacher brings to the partnership and exploring ways to establish parity. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSxRccgG_yvQAhd0zuG4VLBMS1xiifbo/view?usp=sharing

68. Review of NYSED Regents Physics Sample Clusters and Implementing the NYSSLS for Physics IN PERSON presented by Tom Lynch - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/5/2025

The 2025 - 2026 school year will have school districts implementing the NYSSLS for Physics and implementing the new assessment at the end of the school year. Preparing teachers, and subsequently their students, for these new standards is the focus for this workshop. Although the content is not significantly different, how students gain and show understanding follows this exciting change as outlined by NYSSLS. This implementation requires teachers to modify their pedagogy, transitioning to the new framework. In this workshop, participants will become familiar with Science and Engineering Practices, Cross Cutting Concepts and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Participants will explore additions to their pedagogy that will allow the implementation of the new standards. Participants will identify relevant sources for phenomena that will be used for generating lessons and develop an advanced organizer using that phenomenon. It is anticipated that participants will leave the workshop with materials that they will be able to use at the start of the school year. In preparation for this workshop, participants should briefly review the following: -New York State Testing Program P-12 Science Learning Standards Performance Level Descriptions Physical Science: Physics Fall 2024 -Physics Sample Clusters (Spring 2025) -Physics Reference Table 2025 **For the workshop, participants should bring the following:** -Materials that are commonly used in the first quarter to provide a framework for the workshop -A charged laptop -Willingness to share materials, ideas and collaborate with other Physics teachers in developing these new materials. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. 1 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MfXhM1zHvreTz9WPBp82SHC8MV1evWDT/view?usp=sharing

69. Teaching English Language Learners with Disabilities: From Challenge to Success Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/5/2025

New

This workshop is designed to equip educators with effective strategies and best practices for teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) with disabilities. Inclusive education is crucial in today's diverse classrooms, and this workshop aims to provide practical tools to support both language acquisition and the unique needs of students with disabilities. Participants will explore a variety of instructional approaches tailored to the diverse learning styles and abilities present in ELLs with disabilities. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, attendees will delve into topics such as differentiated instruction, assistive technology, accommodation and modification strategies, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DSyqUOtYDNa4VQsksQkh9hV0q0khOZ6I/view?usp=sharing

70. Building Bridges to Inclusion: Supporting Children with Complex Needs Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/6/2025

New

This dynamic workshop explores innovative strategies and practical approaches to foster inclusive environments for children with diverse and complex needs. Throughout the workshop, we'll explore a range of topics essential to fostering inclusion, including personalized learning strategies and best practices in collaboration between home and school. Whether you're an educator seeking to enhance your classroom practices or a parent advocating for your child's educational journey, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to create supportive, empowering environments where all students can thrive. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cHTcD4urZ7TIteEju40Us52eF1a0LW0e/view?usp=sharing

71. Essay-Writing: A Science of Reading Update! VIRTUAL workshop presented by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Gr 3-12 Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 8/6/2025

New

What does essay-writing look like with the science of reading research applied to it? Let's see how inquiry and the pursuit of content knowledge come together to spark nonfiction writing practice that we can grow into longer written responses. Using text structure, we can synthesize and grow ideas that help our students to meet the demands of formal assessments. Participants will: -Connect taking notes during research with creating abundance from which powerful drafts can grow -Vary texts to stimulate a range of text features, complexity, format, and genre -Allow learners to progress in ways that are visible to themselves and to others -Go beyond fact finding to synthesizing ideas and building and acquiring knowledge -Pay close attention to what a topic is saying and to what it makes us feel and think as we write Intended Audience: Grs 3-12 Teachers and Leaders Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15J9JDYDEa7V3abBX7k_RZn54mBjoA4Kr/view?usp=sharing

72. Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers VIRTUAL 2-part Workshop facilitated by Emma Klimek - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/6/2025 to 8/13/2025

New

This 2-part workshop would be for those administrators who evaluate teachers and have not had any initial training. It will cover the required elements outlined by the State for this training. It includes: -observing teachers, -using rubrics, -special considerations for special populations, and -SLOs. If the participants are from one district, I will adapt the workshop to tailor it to the needs of that district. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15lAWxBMnrWcSdoL6ugBqgdYgH406gqP8/view?usp=sharing

73. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Earth and Space Sciences Investigations Session 1 - Unearthing Mars - A Historical Perspective IN PERSON Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/7/2025

Audience: Regents Earth Science teachers and science leaders Session 1 will provide participants the opportunity to explore and complete all facets of the regents ESS investigation "Unearthing Mars - A Historical Perspective.” Participants will discover that this investigation is both an assessment and an opportunity for students to learn how in the early 1600's Johannes Kepler devised a method to determine the location of Mars in its orbit around the Sun using data collected by Tycho Brahe in the late 1500s. They will see that the present day missions to Mars utilize the same principles of gravity and relative motion that were investigated by Brahe and Kepler. Participants will learn how this performance task is a component of a broad NYSED's "System of Assessment.” This and the other two ESS investigations provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Earth and Spaces Sciences regents examination. ***Participants must bring paper copies of each ESS Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided.*** **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
For full description please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZnPFnQjOpYRUmQLd1L8ItpB0sTpZQJhw/view?usp=sharing

74. What Really Matters with the Speaking & Listening Standards and the Science of Reading Research VIRTUAL workshop presented by Dana Brown-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Teachers; K-12 Building Principals; K-12 District Leaders

Dates: 8/7/2025

New

The ability to communicate in diverse ways and with diverse audiences is one way the NYSED Literacy Briefs define literacy for today and tomorrow. We need students to engage in multiple talk structures to realize research-based practices in our classrooms. A key component to getting ready to comprehend text read aloud is being able to activate and build knowledge through talk. In this workshop, we will: -Plan for a high-level of student-teacher interaction via the use of questioning -Understand the art of the read-aloud as a foundation for thinking, talking, and writing -Utilize curriculum guides to identify what students know and can do in terms of oral language -Expand a student's ability to use oral language to share their thinking -Assist students in developing the concept of pacing as a way to engage their listeners Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers; K-12 Building Principals; K-12 District Leaders Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ASlkPJfCHI7tZjUPitDY8OpKgRHfSLL4/view?usp=sharing

75. Bridging Science & Research through Comprehensive Literacy Instruction VIRTUAL Workshop presented by the Living Literacy Network - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/12/2025

New

In this session, teachers and administrators will learn how to build bridges between balanced literacy and structured literacy to include research-supported practices and science of reading research to enhance all areas of their literacy instruction. Teachers and administrators will understand the contributions and value of both frameworks in order to make instructional decisions to help meet the needs of all students. As teachers deepen their understanding of research and science-based practices, they will equip themselves with the knowledge and know-how to revise their teaching and curriculum in ways that honors the craft that they've honed and incorporate the latest considerations for best practices in building reading competencies. Audience: K-12 Educators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bBnv0iv212NjGjW6JcjtwyH0vwMFQT1Q/view?usp=sharing

76. Motivate to Elevate: Strategies for Inspiring Student Success Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/12/2025

New

This workshop will uncover the art of motivating students for academic excellence. Attendees will explore proven strategies that ignite enthusiasm, encourage active participation, and drive positive learning outcomes. Participants will discover how to create a motivational classroom culture, inspire intrinsic curiosity, and propel students towards achieving their highest potential. We will help educators elevate their teaching with techniques that foster a lifelong love for learning. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I8Hq7T7eKqiv_JkXUtiBWyRyYz3EUm9i/view?usp=sharing

77. Algebra II Transitioning from Common Core to Next Gen Overview IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/13/2025

New

Explore the shifts from Common Core to NYS Next Generation Algebra II Standards with guidance and curricular support. Go through: -newly released practice questions, -NYSED Educator Guide and Performance Level Descriptors, -Regents exam structure and breakdown, -review how the Math Practice Standards align to the Next Gen standards, and -explore an abundance of high-quality instructional resources. Great opportunity to send small teams of teachers. Audience: Algebra II Educators, Math Coordinators, Directors, Administrators Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JacTmr6z1fYKo1Foxr4IzaaWinabsWhq/view?usp=sharing

78. The Reluctant Learner Toolbox: Techniques for Turning Resistance into Progress Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/13/2025

New

In every classroom, there are students who seem uninterested, unmotivated, or disengaged. They may be quiet and withdrawn or defiant and disruptive. They often resist participation, avoid challenges, or give up before they even begin. These reluctant learners are not failing because they lack intelligence or ability; they're struggling because something-academic fear, past experiences, unmet needs, or emotional barriers-is standing in the way of their engagement. This powerful, strategy-rich workshop is designed for educators seeking practical, research-informed approaches to reconnect with these hard-to-reach students. Whether you teach elementary or secondary students, general or special education, this session will equip you with applicable tools and strategies to transform resistance into resilience and passive learning into active participation. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xXuKo8BYbrZL5Dx283C1aol61r4vzegP/view?usp=sharing

79. APPR Recertification ONLINE presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/14/2025

As per the requirements of Education Law §3012-e, teacher and principal evaluators are to be recertified each year. The APPR re-certification workshops for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on the law. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences.
Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PTqaDpGmleP26C2Eb3ggLKQf97hR7ues/view?usp=sharing

80. Creating Happy, Healthy Habits For Life 3-Hour VIRTUAL Session presented by Francesca Woll - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/14/2025

The course is designed for individuals and educators who want to break down what it means to be happy, create meaningful habits, develop or enhance strong leadership skills, improve confidence, set purposeful goals, and reinforce a healthy lifestyle. Each participant will receive a toolkit structured for these topics that will allow them to reflect on the concepts, deepen their understanding, ask questions, and develop ideas for long-lasting implementation. This course can be taken for individual growth and development, while also connecting to building happiness, healthy habits and leadership in classrooms and school buildings. Time will be given to find specific ways to implement this information for students and staff. The Key Takeaway: Participants can aim to feel reinvigorated and inspired to make easy, meaningful changes to their daily lives to help with organization, habits that focus on sleep and healthy living, and motivation to see positive growth. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. 1/2 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HB9hAHkABzVWfb8_zM37zXbztGEjc9tX/view?usp=sharing

81. Creating Shared Solutions: A Collaborative Approach to Behavior Support Presented by Cindy Goldrich and/or Bonnie Cohen HYBRID - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Guidance Counselors and School Psychologists

Dates: 8/14/2025

Attend in person or virtually

This workshop introduces a proactive, strengths-based model to help educators understand the "why” behind student behavior and co-create lasting solutions. Participants will learn to reduce reactive discipline, increase motivation, and maximize time for instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval required prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GGhO11d9S6U0l4bkaCLE651PiyBNTPuO/view?usp=sharing

82. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Earth and Space Sciences Investigations Session 2: The Sky is the Limit - Decoding Weather Conditions The Ripple Effect - The Work of Water Across NYS Surfaces Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/14/2025

Audience: Regents Earth Science teachers and science leaders Session 2 will provide the participants with an opportunity to explore in depth two regents ESS investigations, "The Sky is the Limit - Decoding Weather Conditions” and "The Ripple Effect - The Work of Water Across New York State Surfaces.” Participants will discover how these performance tasks are a component of a broad NYSED's "System of Assessment.” These investigations provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on. ***Participants must bring paper copies of each ESS Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided.*** **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QGutnwcj7v8-RcYH6ax_RVD5EJfvLXZB/view?usp=sharing

83. Creating Inclusive Classrooms through Culturally Responsive Read Alouds VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Shanna Schwartz-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Elementary School Teachers

Dates: 8/18/2025

This workshop invites teachers to explore read aloud as a tool to foster cultural understanding and connection in classrooms. Pulling on the work on Zaretta Hammond's Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, participants will engage in a live read aloud session, explore a collection of culturally diverse texts, and collaborate to design effective read aloud plans tailored to their students' diverse backgrounds and experiences. By the end of the workshop, educators will be equipped with practical strategies to create inclusive learning environments that honor and celebrate cultural diversity and students' identities. In this workshop, educators will: -Develop text sets utilizing the Capstone Library -Create read aloud plans to support their curricula -Practice facilitating meaningful conversation through read aloud Audience: Elementary School Teachers Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2t3t2hjObMM1Z35VZA8AOgzm6Cdzu1K/view?usp=sharing

84. Navigating the First Year: Tools and Techniques for New Educators Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference VIRTUAL Workshop-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/19/2025

New

This workshop is designed to help new teachers navigate the challenges of their first year in the classroom. This session will provide participants with essential strategies for classroom management, explicit instruction, prioritizing strategies and differentiated instruction. New teachers will learn effective techniques to create an organized, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment while managing their time and energy. The workshop will also cover how to handle common first-year challenges, such as balancing paperwork, communicating with parents, and maintaining self-care. Through interactive activities and classroom examples, participants will walk away with a toolkit of practical resources and proven methods to set themselves up for success. Whether you're a first-year teacher or entering a new teaching environment, this workshop will help you feel confident, capable, and ready to tackle the exciting journey ahead! Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oJQ3LBV9MlTnKf1Z5CrBZNw2P-6xfMRY/view?usp=sharing

85. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics K-12 for ADMIN VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Stacey Mooney-8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Math Coordinators, Directors, Administrators

Dates: 8/20/2025

New

*A thinking student is an engaged student* Peter Liljedahl's book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12, focuses on how to move toward a thinking classroom, providing teachers 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. The practices suggested in Building Thinking Classrooms are designed to heighten thinking and learning in every math classroom, as well as to (re)inspire math educators to support innovative math practices to enhance learning for ALL students. This half-day virtual workshop will provide a brief overview of the BTC practices, resources to help support your teachers with implementation, and relevant look-fors and recommendations to provide teachers during walk-throughs and observations. Audience: Math Coordinators, Directors, Administrators Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NeHWR0C-peFjB1FEpLkHqzmNd2XYG_BD/view?usp=sharing

86. Integrating Knowledge Building into ELA for Interdisciplinary Teaching VIRTUAL Workshop presented by The Living Literacy Network - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/20/2025

New

Knowledge building is essential for strong reading comprehension; it provides the foundation students need to understand, analyze, and engage with texts deeply. When readers bring background knowledge to texts, they can make connections, infer meaning, and grasp complex ideas more easily. In this workshop, teachers will learn how taking a knowledge-rich approach to reading helps students develop vocabulary, recognize themes, and think critically about what they read. Teachers will learn how to build rich and complex, multi-media text sets that support conceptual knowledge and transfer that they can integrate into existing curriculum and units as well as build bridges between content area instruction and literacy instruction. Audience: K-12 Educators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xp-p8IJj3HmbMIhDf1NKtq3Gldt79igJ/view?usp=sharing

87. The Science of Instruction: Strong Student Engagement is Possible VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Shanna Schwartz-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Elementary School Teachers

Dates: 8/21/2025

One of the most enduring issues teachers are facing is how to engage all learners since the interrupted learning experiences during the pandemic. Many of the classroom management methods teachers used in the past, do not seem to have the same efficacy they once did. In this workshop, teachers will learn about the 9 keys to student engagement. These methods will give teachers practical ways to involve students in learning, while giving them the critical feedback they need to accelerate and solidify learning. Teachers are encouraged to bring lesson plans for literacy lessons that can be adapted. In this workshop, teachers will: -Learn the 9 Keys to Explicit Teaching -Engage in demonstrations of each method -Practice each method -Begin to plan lesson inside their own curriculum to use right away Audience: Elementary School Teachers Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xci9zj9LjAoSVRN0__G44S2-7Iou_8Am/view?usp=sharing

88. Practical Strategies for Paraprofessionals: Working with Students with ADHD & Executive Function Needs Presented by Cindy Goldrich and/or Bonni Cohen HYBRID - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/25/2025

Attend in person or virtually

Paraprofessionals play an integral role in facilitating student achievement and supporting the work of the classroom teacher. Children with ADHD and learning challenges, while often bright, enthusiastic, and creative, can create a tremendous challenge in the classroom due to their behaviors and unique needs for support. This workshop will address the specific challenges that paraprofessionals face as they work to support the needs of the individual student, the learning environment, and the classroom teacher. -Understand how ADHD and Executive Function Challenges impact learning, motivation, and behavior. -Develop strategies to encourage students to initiate and stay focused on the task. -Learn how to manage challenging behaviors using a collaborative approach. This workshop contains practical tips, tools, and strategies for helping paraprofessionals work more effectively with students daily. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval required prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJv8WMwZzTxBvkS-k8HPCHIkT3FDnAJr/view?usp=sharing

89. Wilson Reading System 3-Day Introductory Workshop IN PERSON - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 8/27/2025

New

This 15-hour workshop examines the principles of multisensory structured language instruction, dyslexia, reading research and the five areas of reading in relation to students beyond grade two with persistent phonological coding deficits. The Introductory Workshop provides practical application of reading research by examining the Wilson Reading System principles of language structure. Participants have the opportunity to plan a WRS lesson and practice procedures. The WRS Introductory Workshop fulfills the prerequisite for enrolling in WRS Level 1 certification training. Must attend all three days.
FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gZZksQ2shjwFjQs5KbT-IB99z9l2LEZ9/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

90. Algebra II Transitioning from Common Core to Next Gen Overview IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/26/2025

New

Explore the shifts from Common Core to NYS Next Generation Algebra II Standards with guidance and curricular support. Go through: -newly released practice questions, -NYSED Educator Guide and Performance Level Descriptors, -Regents exam structure and breakdown, -review how the Math Practice Standards align to the Next Gen standards, and -explore an abundance of high-quality instructional resources. Great opportunity to send small teams of teachers. Audience: Algebra II Educators, Math Coordinators, Directors, Administrators Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JacTmr6z1fYKo1Foxr4IzaaWinabsWhq/view?usp=sharing

91. Empowering Student Writers to Think about the Big Picture and the Tiny Details as they Write VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Shanna Schwartz-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Elementary School Teachers

Dates: 8/27/2025

Teachers have noticed that student writing has been greatly impacted by interrupted schooling. This workshop will help teachers support everything from writing stamina to creativity to the nuts and bolts of conventions. Participants will learn how to create and use writing progressions as a way to support growth and self-assessment. Bring your student writing in order to create tailored plans for whole class, small group, and one-on-one instruction that will move your reluctant writers toward becoming stronger communicators. In this workshops, educators will: -Explore methods for supporting writing across all three genres -Study student writing and make instructional choices -Use a development of writing assessments, progressions and checklist -Plan for writing support across the day - both in literacy and content area (K-5) Audience: Elementary School Teachers Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OmAnJEQQ9DFIkc67OsdIzCa0rQ8H-EsS/view?usp=sharing

92. Wilson Level I Certification Start-Up Day (1/2 Day WORKSHOP) IN PERSON - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/29/2025

New

**Wilson Introduction 3-Day Workshop within the last five years is a pre-requisite for participation in Level I Certification** This program is designed to prepare individuals to implement WRS with students in need of a multisensory structured language program at the beginning stages of decoding and encoding. The prerequisite for participation in this program is attendance at a WRS Overview or WRS Applied Methods Workshop. This program is generally completed over the course of one (1) school year and consists of: a) Start-Up Seminar b) Implementation Meetings START UP SEMINAR A Wilson Trainer will provide the 3-hour Start-Up Seminar. Attendance at this seminar is mandatory for all participants in this program. Participants who do not attend this seminar may be asked, at the discretion of WLT, to withdraw from this program. IMPLEMENTATION MEETINGS A Wilson Trainer will schedule and provide five (5) virtual 1-hour Implementation Meetings throughout the school year. PRACTICUM WITH OBSERVATIONS Participants must complete a minimum of 60 practicum lessons implementing the WRS with an individual student selected according to the Wilson Practicum Student Selection Criteria. Participants must complete a pre- and posttesting student report. A Wilson Trainer observes the participant working with their student during five (5) 45-60 minute lessons during the course of the school year and provides written and verbal feedback. Observation dates and times are arranged by the Wilson Trainer with each participant. If the practicum student will be unavailable for an observation date, the lesson can be videotaped ahead of time to be viewed with the Trainer during the scheduled observation. A maximum of two (2) videotaped observations of this type are allowed. Any missed observations must be rescheduled for a total of five (5).
Full Description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vPrXwLtmH8H2r9_MI5MNU5b5NY8AklEu/view?usp=sharing

93. Outdoor Environmental Education Program K-6 Day-Use Training - 8-3:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/10/2025

This training is designed to prepare teachers who are interested in participating in Day-Use programs at the Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Learning Labs. Day-Use programs are meant to be an extension of the K-6 classroom where teachers have the opportunity to co-plan and conduct their classes in an environment that lends itself to authentic student centered inquiry based science education. All Day-Use classes have access to an outdoor educator to support them in planning activities, throughout a Day-Use class, and as the classes explore the outdoors. The Outdoor Environmental Education Program has three learning labs each located in Caleb Smith State Park, Connetquot River State Park, and Sunken Meadow State Park. Due to the environmental differences of each of the learning labs, we are able to offer a wide variety of programs that include, but are not limited to, animal adaptations, elementary chemistry, human impacts on the environment, makerspace challenges, planetarium programs, simple machines, topography, water testing, weathering and erosion, and much more!
We encourage all teachers interested in learning more about Day-Use programs to attend. In addition, we also recommend teachers who have not been trained in the last 5 years attend as a refresher due to new programs being offered and the recent shift in science standards.
Teachers planning to visit Caleb Smith or Connetquot River will have an opportunity to visit these sites in the afternoon.
Eligible for CTLE credit. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1egSFmprRVTpvGOGB6VOqOUAA0s7PAMnF/view?usp=sharing

94. APPR Recertification ONLINE presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/10/2025

As per the requirements of Education Law §3012-e, teacher and principal evaluators are to be recertified each year. The APPR re-certification workshops for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on the law. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences.
Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PTqaDpGmleP26C2Eb3ggLKQf97hR7ues/view?usp=sharing

95. Savvas CTE Lunch & Learn - 11:30-12:30pm

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 9/16/2025

New

Savvas CTE offers a diverse catalog of innovative courses, aligned with nationally recognized career clusters, including STEM, Business Administration, Finance and Financial Literacy and much more. Our courses help inspire middle and high school students to explore career paths and develop the skills needed for success in today's high-interest, high-demand jobs. Many Savvas CTE courses also prepare students to take industry-recognized certification exams, helping them earn resume-boosting credentials and graduate as certified professionals. Providing engaging content and interactive learning features, Savvas CTE courses are designed to maximize student learning, motivation, and achievement. We welcome you to attend our lunch and learn to explore our new courses in depth and discuss ways that we can support your future CTE students. Savvas CTE https://www.savvas.com/solutions/career-and-technical-education

96. Empowering School Administrators: Facilitating STEPS Plan Implementation VIRTUAL 2-Hour Workshop presented by Emma Klimek-8:30-10:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/17/2025

New

This presentation provides an opportunity to explore the state's requirements and suggestions regarding STEPS, to those administrators who are responsible for APPR and the implementation of the new STEPS plan for the evaluation of teachers. Emma Klimek will consult with the district (if it is a single district) ahead of time to tailor the workshop to the specific needs of the district. If the participants are from multiple districts, she will provide an outline to which they can respond to adapt it to the group's needs. Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t66ZF6qGRGOPSQeYYnR5KxhkxBjUbhqp/view?usp=sharing

97. Social Studies Collegial Circle ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 9-10am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 6/18/2026

New

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q59Psi9LqFzbBc6aPscg6KAElud2xyz2/view?usp=sharing

98. ELA Collegial Circles ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 10-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 6/18/2026

New

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tWIqLpdv4a0kx7U5PI4lRPQ9pqZss-fS/view?usp=sharing

99. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics K-12 for ADMIN VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Stacey Mooney-8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Math Coordinators, Directors, Administrators

Dates: 9/30/2025

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*A thinking student is an engaged student* Peter Liljedahl's book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12, focuses on how to move toward a thinking classroom, providing teachers 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. The practices suggested in Building Thinking Classrooms are designed to heighten thinking and learning in every math classroom, as well as to (re)inspire math educators to support innovative math practices to enhance learning for ALL students. This half-day virtual workshop will provide a brief overview of the BTC practices, resources to help support your teachers with implementation, and relevant look-fors and recommendations to provide teachers during walk-throughs and observations. Audience: Math Coordinators, Directors, Administrators Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NeHWR0C-peFjB1FEpLkHqzmNd2XYG_BD/view?usp=sharing

100. Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers VIRTUAL 2-part Workshop facilitated by Emma Klimek - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 10/8/2025

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This 2-part workshop would be for those administrators who evaluate teachers and have not had any initial training. It will cover the required elements outlined by the State for this training. It includes: -observing teachers, -using rubrics, -special considerations for special populations, and -SLOs. If the participants are from one district, I will adapt the workshop to tailor it to the needs of that district. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tuJwHtxHlXuwFIFJS8xKO14xgpCelRoY/view?usp=sharing

101. Discovery Education User Group - 9-2:30pm

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/1/2025

Discovery Education continues to empower educators with resources, strategies and tools for creating quality lessons using multi-modal digital resources. For Back-to-School 2025-26, we are combining all that teachers and students love about the DE ecosystem with new content, including Career Connect and the AI Assessment Generator! Join us this Fall at Western Suffolk BOCES to learn about the best ways to utilize all that Discovery Education has to offer as well as exciting updated features, synchronous and asynchronous activities, assignment templates, background builder lessons and much more: *Ready-to-Use Activities & Video Quizzes *Supports for NYS Science Investigations *AI Assessment Generator *Career Connect *Core 4 Focus & Supplemental Supports *Spotlight On Strategies for All Subjects and Grade Levels RECOMMENDED AUDIENCE: Librarians, Technology Integration Specialists, Lead Teachers, Curriculum & Instruction Department, Teaching & Learning Department. Lunch will be provided by Discovery Education.

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