Preparing Students for the New Earth and Space Sciences Regents Exam: Transitioning Regents Earth Science Courses to the Three-Dimensions of the New York State Science Learning Standards **IN PERSON** Presented by Brian Vorwald – 8:30-2:30pm

Audience: Teachers of Regents Earth Science and Science Leaders The first administration of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) based Earth and Space Sciences Regents exam is scheduled for June 2025. Teachers must transition to a NYSSLS based regents ESS course. The format of the new exam will be item clusters, groups of […]

Writing for Mastery **IN PERSON** Presented by Maureen Martin – 8:30-2:30pm

Students become better writers when reading, writing and thinking are linked. This Professional Development Opportunity will focus on Writing Instruction and how to embed it into the content of the curriculum. Participants will also leave with strategies for Explicit Direct Instruction in writing with activities for progress monitoring writing for students. Sentence Summaries and sentence […]

Wilson Fundations VIRTUAL Introductory Workshop Levels K & 1 presented by Sharon Wolf – 8:30-2:30pm

Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction.-Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used-Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning-Plan a […]

ELL Strategies for Social Studies Teachers K-12 – 2-Part VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Marisa Aiello – 4:30-6pm

This 2-part virtual workshop will provide proven social studies strategies for K-12 teachers to use when teaching all levels of ELL students. Teachers will examine ways to differentiate their current lessons to create ENL ready additions. Examples of lessons will provide proven strategies such as scaffolding, sentence frames, and vocabulary lesson formats necessary for ELL […]

Wilson Fundations VIRTUAL Introductory Workshop Level 2 presented by Sharon Wolf – 8:30-2:30pm

Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction.-Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used-Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning-Plan a […]

Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics K-12 **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

Upgrade and Revamp Your Math Instruction for High-Yield Results, Based on high-profile book by Peter Liljedahl. *A thinking student is an engaged student.* Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to […]

ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom **IN PERSON** presented by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP – 8:30-2:30pm

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 […]

Social Studies Coordinators’ Network Meetings **IN PERSON** facilitated by Lorraine Lupinskie – 8:30-11:30am

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of social studies supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network […]