Explore engaging, practical strategies to build vocabulary knowledge that lasts. This workshop covers word-solving techniques (including morphology), fostering word curiosity & awareness, teaching word banks, and promoting incidental learning. Learn how to ensure vocabulary transfers to reading, writing, speech-and all areas of life. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If […]

Information, resources and materials to help plan and implement a high-quality financial literacy (middle or high school) course for your district in order to meet the upcoming new NYS graduation recommendations. Learn how to teach students to make wise financial decisions to promote financial well-being, now and in their futures. Translate complex financial concepts and […]

Discover innovative strategies to enhance student comprehension and discussion in your classroom. This professional development session, inspired by the book Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, and Karin Morrison, will equip you with research-backed tools to foster deep thinking, encourage student participation, and make learning more visible in your classroom. Whether you're looking […]

-What are the most efficient ways to improve your ACT and SAT scores and how can you get the score you need to gain admissions to test-optional (aka test-preferred) schools? -What are the differences between the SAT and the ACT? -When are the best times to take the SAT and ACT? Can attend in person […]

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of math 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 with […]

Participants will examine effective strategies to implement with teaching second language learners in the content areas. In addition, we will examine several techniques to scaffold/modify lessons for SIFE students to improve their comprehension skills and improve their linguistic abilities. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval […]

This full-day workshop promotes the opportunity to increase the number of lenses through which students can examine texts. The AP Literature and Composition® exam has been rooted in one literary analytical practice since its inception in the mid-last century: New Criticism or Formalism (as it's now known). The redesign did not change this focus. Here […]

In recent years, the increase of English Language Learners (ELLs) in our schools has required educators to look at their current teaching practices through a different lens. While teachers have faced the challenge of effectively teaching the ELL students in their classroom, it has also provided an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. This […]

Exploring the Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework provides teachers with an opportunity to look at teaching through a cultural lens of learning and human development where diversity is acknowledged and celebrated. Diversity in the classroom is an asset for teaching and learning. Learning Outcomes: -Introduction to Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education -Overview of the New York […]

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 […]