Elementary School Counselor Meeting – CASEL (Collaborative for Academic Social Emotional Learning) **IN PERSON** presented by Kitty Klein – 8:30-11:30am

This meeting will review the CASEL Framework and the five competencies necessary for student development including: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. When students apply the knowledge and skills to strengthen their emotional intelligence, they develop healthy identities, manage and regulate their emotions well and achieve personal goals. Understanding how counselors can […]

But I Don’t Speak Spanish! Helping Our Spanish-Speaking Students (Even Though You Don’t Speak Spanish) Grades K-12 **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin – 8:30-2:30pm

This workshop will demonstrate best practices to address the needs of English Language Learners in the general classroom. Topics will include:• the basics of second language acquisition,• the relationship between English and Spanish,• what to expect as Spanish speakers transition into English,• how rhythm and physical movement can help to learn a new language, and• […]

Coaches, Athletic Directors, MS and HS Counselors Meeting – NCAA **IN PERSON** presented by Kitty Klein – 8:30-11:30am

This meeting will review the requirements for students to become eligible through the NCAA. Information covered will include: how to guide students, understanding how and what courses are cleared by the NCAA, when students should file, how student transcripts are evaluated, what a core course GPA means, how a core course conversion is calculated, etc. […]

ASYNCHRONOUS – APPR Recertification **ONLINE** presented by Emma Klimek – REGISTRATION FOR ATT

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 […]

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

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 […]

Wilson Fundations VIRTUAL Introductory Workshop Level K 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 […]

Explore the New Vision for NYSSLS Science Assessments **IN PERSON** presented by Glen Cochrane – 8:30-2:30pm

Assessment thinking has expanded to a System of Assessment. Methods are used that inform both teachers and students so that instructional strategies can be formulated that support student learning. We will review the standard format for performance-based tasks and use assessment screeners to evaluate summative assessment examples. The difference between assessments aligned with the three-dimensional […]

Wilson Fundations VIRTUAL Introductory Workshop Level 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 […]