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1. (DC BOCES - CTI ONLY) Project-Based Learning Pilot Program

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 1/23/2024 to 5/7/2024

Wait List
This PBL Pilot Program is available ONLY to DC BOCES CTI Educators.


In this spring semester pilot program, educators will learn best practices within a project based learning framework and work to revise or develop a project that they will implement in their classes. We will be discussing PBLWorks frameworks for Gold Standard Project Design and Teaching Practices and working to build these practices into our planning and instructional practices. The program will involve monthly group workshops as well as opportunities for individual support and classroom visits. We will work to model the practices we want to see in our classes by creating a community where we can all gain the knowledge and skills we need to thrive, provide each other with feedback, and support each other throughout the process.


Topics Include:
-Curriculum design

-PBLWorks framework for Gold Standard Project Design

-PBLWorks framework for Gold Standard Teaching Practices


All Participants Will Know and Be Able To:
-Design a PBL unit that aligns with the PBLWorks frameworks for Gold Standard Project Design and Teaching Practices that they will implement in their classes.

-Provide feedback to colleagues.

-Receive feedback from colleagues and work to revise and reflect based on that feedback.

-Opportunities for classroom inter-visitation and individual coaching and support.


In addition to the dates listed below, please save the following dates for for individual support, coaching, classroom observations, and intervisitations on an as needed bases: March 13, April 12, and May 9.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 5/5
  • Wait: 0/5

2. (DC BOCES - CTI ONLY) Project-Based Learning Pilot Program

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 1/23/2024 to 5/28/2024

This PBL Pilot Program is available ONLY to DC BOCES CTI Educators.


In this spring semester pilot program, educators will learn best practices within a project based learning framework and work to revise or develop a project that they will implement in their classes. We will be discussing PBLWorks frameworks for Gold Standard Project Design and Teaching Practices and working to build these practices into our planning and instructional practices. The program will involve monthly group workshops as well as opportunities for individual support and classroom visits. We will work to model the practices we want to see in our classes by creating a community where we can all gain the knowledge and skills we need to thrive, provide each other with feedback, and support each other throughout the process.


Topics Include:
-Curriculum design

-PBLWorks framework for Gold Standard Project Design

-PBLWorks framework for Gold Standard Teaching Practices


All Participants Will Know and Be Able To:
-Design a PBL unit that aligns with the PBLWorks frameworks for Gold Standard Project Design and Teaching Practices that they will implement in their classes.

-Provide feedback to colleagues.

-Receive feedback from colleagues and work to revise and reflect based on that feedback.

-Opportunities for classroom inter-visitation and individual coaching and support.


In addition to the dates listed below, please save the following dates for for individual support, coaching, classroom observations, and intervisitations on an as needed bases: March 13, April 12, and May 9.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/5
  • Wait: 0/5

3. C.A.I.T. Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors; Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 3/1/2024

The Curriculum Assessment and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 11/30
  • Wait: 0/0

4. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 3/11/2024

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

5. Elementary School and Middle School Building Leaders Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Middle School Building Leaders

Dates: 3/13/2024


Five facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These virtual meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers.



All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of building leaders.



Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 3/14/2024

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include: Classroom embedded coaching Collaborating with leadership Identifying and overcoming barriers Sharing resources and supports The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 5/15
  • Wait: 0/5

7. Data Team Training - Pawling Central School ONLY

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Pawling Teachers

Dates: 4/2/2024 to 5/23/2024

This full team training will include opportunities for participants to learn what a Data Team does, how to review/analyze data using protocols, plan and implement interventions, and interpret the results. Dutchess BOCES will provide instruction and guided facilitation during the sessions, while gradually releasing control of the process to the Data Team. The Data Team will then implement a course of action based on the data, review/analyze the data, and then discuss and implement a new course of action. The process is intended to build an understanding of the cyclical nature of Data Teams and support the foundational expectations necessary to build a culture for data-driven decision-making.


Participants will be able to:


• Identify the parts and expectations of each component of the data cycle.


• Organize, facilitate, and participate in meetings using an agenda and protocols.


• Use data protocols to review and analyze data.


• Develop a theory of student learning needs based on the data.


• Design and implement a researched-based instructional strategy in all classrooms.


• Support and facilitate the rollout of the action plan to the rest of the faculty/staff.


• Assess the action plan after its implementation using the data from its assessment.


• Determine next steps.


These are the first two sessions of the 6 part series. The additional sessions will take place during the 2024-25 school and will have a separate registration entry.
  • Enrolled: 7/15
  • Wait: 0/0

8. C.A.I.T. Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors; Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 4/5/2024

The Curriculum Assessment and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

9. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 4/15/2024

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 4/17/2024

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include: Classroom embedded coaching Collaborating with leadership Identifying and overcoming barriers Sharing resources and supports The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 1/15
  • Wait: 0/5

11. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 5/7/2024

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

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Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.
  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/20

12. AI Spotlight: ChatGPT, Perplexity AI, & Google Bard

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 5/7/2024

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Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of AI with our one-hour professional development session. Delve into the realm of Chat GPT, Google Bard, Perplexity AI, and more as we unravel the potential of AI and machine learning in education. Discover how to leverage these cutting-edge technologies to save precious time and energy, empowering educators and students alike. Join us to explore the strengths and weaknesses of these AI chatbots and learn how to evaluate which one best fits your needs. Gain valuable insights into using AI to enhance classroom activities, streamline tasks, and foster student engagement. Don't miss this opportunity to master the art of integrating AI into your teaching practice and revolutionize the learning experience for your students!

Topics Include:
-Introduction to Chat GPT, Google Bard, and Perplexity

-Exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each AI chat bot

-Evaluating the suitability of AI chat bots for specific educational needs

-Practical applications of AI and machine learning in the classroom

-Strategies for leveraging AI to save time and enhance student engagement


All Participants Will Know:
-The unique features and capabilities of Chat GPT, Quillbot, Google Bard, and Perplexity

-How to evaluate and choose the most suitable AI chat bot for their specific requirements

-Practical methods for integrating AI into classroom activities and educational tasks

-Best practices for leveraging AI to streamline teaching processes and enhance student learning

-Resources and support available for continued exploration and implementation of AI in education


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/10

13. Virtual Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson Training - Spring 2024

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: School Psychologists, CPSE/CSE Chairpersons, Directors of PPS/Special Education, Special Education teachers, School Psychology interns

Dates: 5/8/2024 to 6/6/2024

Meeting Times: 5/8, 5/14, 5/23, 5/29, 6/5, and 6/6 - 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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This virtual training series of workshops will consist of six (6) live Zoom sessions. Each module will include pre-work activities.

Materials will be accessible via Google folder. Upon registration and prior to the start date, participants will be provided with the Zoom link and information on how to access materials.

Virtual live session dates: 5/8, 5/14, 5/23, 5/29, 6/5, and 6/6. Training sessions will be 9:00-12:00 pm, one-hour lunch break, and then resume 1:00-3:00.

In this series, Chairpersons will gain an in-depth understanding of effective practices in the following aspects of Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education.

The topic schedule is as follows :

Session 1 - 5/8/2024 - Module 1. Regulatory Foundations, Module 2. Referral, Module 3. Evaluation

Session 2 - 5/14/2024 - Module 4. Eligibility, Module 5. IEP Development

Session 3 - 5/23/2024 - Module 5. IEP Development

Session 4 - 5/29/2024 - Module 5. IEP Development, Module 6. IEP Implementation, Module 7. Annual Review

Session 5 - 6/5/2024 - Module 8. Reevaluation, Module 9. Effective Meetings

Session 6 - 6/6/2024 - Wrap up

This training is designed for new Chairpersons. Veteran chairs would also benefit and are welcome to attend. Interns are also welcome.

Contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces.org) with any questions.
  • Enrolled: 14/60
  • Wait: 0/5

14. New Title IX Regulations: Legal Update and Resources

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators, especially Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents, and Title IX Coordinators

Dates: 5/8/2024

NewStarting Soon
On Friday, April 19, 2024 the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights released the much anticipated 2024 Title IX Regulations. Dutchess BOCES is hosting a half day county wide training on the new regulations to assist all of our districts so that they can meet the August 1, 2024 implementation date. Pamela D. Bass, Esq. from the law firm of Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP will provide an overview of the new regulations, including significant changes, recommendations for policy changes, required training components for district employees, and the impact these changes have on the day-to-day operations of the district. Participants will be able to:

• Identify and explain the changes in Title IX regulations

• Recommend changes to the district's policy committee for Title IX and related policies

• Use the information to plan for any necessary changes/trainings that must be made in preparation for the August 1, 2024 implementation deadline.

• Explain how the both the new regulations and DASA operate together.
  • Enrolled: 2/100
  • Wait: 0/10

15. DASA(Dignity Act for All Students)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants.

Dates: 5/9/2024

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This six-hour course meets all of the requirements needed for NYSED certification and certification updates for teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants. The DASA law was passed by NYS in 2010. This law seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.
  • Enrolled: 7/24
  • Wait: 0/24

16. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers/staff, school counselors, case managers, administrators, CSE / transition related staff

Dates: 5/10/2024

Meeting Times: 10:00am-12:30pm

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The goals of this training are:
*To analyze the importance of students' self-determination skills in making the Student Exit Summary (SES) a meaningful and relevant document
*Learn the federal and state requirements for the SES
*Recognize and identify the required components of the SES
*Identify a process for the development and issuance of the SES that is student-centered

The Student Exit Summary is a required form for students exiting school. We ask that participants bring a student's IEP who is exiting this June and/or your school's Student Exit Summary form to reference and work with during this training. Please note: Student IEPs or Student Exit Summary forms are not required to attend this workshop. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a few days in advance of this workshop. (If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder or email melinda.krafft@dcboces.org).
  • Enrolled: 16/40
  • Wait: 0/10

17. High School Building Leaders Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - High School Building Leaders

Dates: 5/10/2024

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Five facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These virtual meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers.


All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of building leaders.



Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

18. C.A.I.T. Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors; Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 5/10/2024

Starting Soon
The Curriculum Assessment and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/0

19. Integrated ENL Co-Teaching for School and District Leaders

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School and District Leaders

Dates: 5/10/2024

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This session will help school and district leaders understand and successfully implement Integrated ENL Co-Teaching. Leaders will learn about the 7 models of co-teaching, how to foster relationships among co-teachers, considerations for the observation and feedback cycle, and ways to structure programming and scheduling to support the collaborative instructional cycle.
  • Enrolled: 38/30
  • Wait: 5/10

20. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 5/13/2024

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/0

21. Igniting Student Inquiry: Driving Question Boards (DQBs) as a Catalyst for Engaged Science Learning

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Science Teacher Grades K-12

Dates: 5/14/2024

Do you wish your students would ask more questions or better questions? Or maybe your students ask lots of questions, but you're not quite sure how to best utilize those questions in the classroom? Driving Question Boards (DQBs) are a great tool to engage your students with science phenomena! In this half day workshop we will learn how DQBs can be used to support your students in asking questions and then consider how to organize those questions to drive learning throughout the unit. You will experience a DQB and then have time to explore resources to support you in incorporating DQBs into your class!

Topics Include:
-Driving Question Boards

-NYSSLS-Aligned Science Instruction

-Student Engagement

-Student Inquiry

-Phenomena


All Participants Will Know and Be Able To:
-Experience a DQB Routine

-Discuss ways to adapt DQBs for their science classroom.

-Design and practice using a DQB routine for their classroom.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/10

22. New Title IX Regulations: Legal Update and Resources

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators, especially Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents, and Title IX Coordinators

Dates: 5/14/2024

New
On Friday, April 19, 2024 the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights released the much anticipated 2024 Title IX Regulations. Dutchess BOCES is hosting a half day county wide training on the new regulations to assist all of our districts so that they can meet the August 1, 2024 implementation date. Pamela D. Bass, Esq. from the law firm of Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP will provide an overview of the new regulations, including significant changes, recommendations for policy changes, required training components for district employees, and the impact these changes have on the day-to-day operations of the district. Participants will be able to:

• Identify and explain the changes in Title IX regulations

• Recommend changes to the district's policy committee for Title IX and related policies

• Use the information to plan for any necessary changes/trainings that must be made in preparation for the August 1, 2024 implementation deadline.

• Explain how the both the new regulations and DASA operate together.
  • Enrolled: 9/100
  • Wait: 0/10

23. AI Spotlight: Diffit

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 5/14/2024

Join us for an engaging professional development session on the innovative platform Diffit! This session is designed to empower educators with practical skills and knowledge to enhance their teaching practices. This engaging session will explore the powerful intersection of AI and teaching, and help you discover how Diffit can elevate your classroom practices. Get ready to unlock new possibilities, collaborate with fellow educators, and gain practical insights that will shape your teaching journey.

Topics Include:
-The implications of AI in education

-Leveraging AI tools for personalized learning

-Integrating AI into curriculum development

-Enhancing productivity and wellness with AI-powered leadership

-Exploring the unique features and capabilities of Diffit

-Navigating the AI frontier: critical questions for educators


All Participants Will Know and Be Able To:
-Gain enduring insights on crafting curriculum meaningful in the AI era

-Build reflective capacity to update teaching practices in response to AI advancements

-Discover innovative applications, strategies, and best practices for integrating AI into the educational landscape

-Learn to leverage AI tools for personalized learning, boosting engagement, and increasing productivity

-Understand how AI can support overall wellness, engage parents, conduct personalized professional development, and leverage data

-Explore the unique features and capabilities of Diffit for improving student achievement and success


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/10

24. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 5/15/2024

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include: Classroom embedded coaching Collaborating with leadership Identifying and overcoming barriers Sharing resources and supports The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 3/15
  • Wait: 0/5

25. Remodeling Your Learning Space: Start Small

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 Teachers; Preschool Teachers & Directors; Building Principals; Facilities Directors; Head Custodians;

Dates: 5/16/2024

Everyone is talking about 21st Century Learning, Innovation Centers, flexible seating, etc., but how can we use what we already have in our classrooms differently so that we see small shifts in our teaching? Let's keep concepts and application evolving in sync in our classrooms with this 3 hour workshop facilitated by former K-12 Curriculum & School Library Director, and current Interim Building Principal and Teacher, Dana Brown. In this workshop, we will discuss subtracting from our classrooms to clear clutter and maximize classroom flow, look at space vocabulary words and find out what "flexible” really means, get visual inspiration from videos and design resources, identify what is really unpleasing in our environments and aim to fix and/or minimize it, focus on the use of existing cabinetry for storage, display, decoration, and many other purposes that it can fulfill in our classrooms.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 6/30
  • Wait: 0/10

26. Digital Literacy and Being Good Digital Citizens

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: curriculum leaders and librarians

Dates: 5/16/2024

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In this session, curriculum leaders and librarians will work as learning partners to view student-created vlogs, identify connections to the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards in the area of digital literacy, and gather resources to support their roles and needs. Resources created by area librarians, choice boards, and research and curriculum guides will be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/10

27. Transition Assessment: Part 3 - Transition Assessment for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Case Managers, CSE Chairperson, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists

Dates: 5/17/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am

During this workshop, participants will:
1. Learn about research that supports transition assessment for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
2. Identify and explore transition assessments for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
3. Utilize transition assessment results for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to inform transition planning and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
We ask that participants bring a district IEP of a student (15+) to connect learning to practice and assess the district's practices for IEP development.
Registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the training. As a result, please check spam/junk mail if the link is not received two days in advance.
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/0

28. NYS Literacy Initiative: An Overview of the NYSED Literacy Briefs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Literacy Leader

Dates: 5/20/2024

On January 10th, the State Education Department, in partnership with BOCES across the state, held a hybrid webinar in which a new series of literacy briefs focused on the science of reading were released. The keynote for the presentation was provided by Dr. Nonie K Lesaux, Roy Edward Larsen Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dutchess BOCES is pleased to offer another facilitated session, which will be identical to the initial hybrid webinar, for all administrators and literacy leaders who were unable to attend the initial event. The agenda will include an overview of the science of reaching and each of the seven literacy briefs, with time to reflect and discuss with colleagues. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the briefs with Dr. Lesaux and the SED team.
  • Enrolled: 17/300
  • Wait: 0/300

29. MTSS-I Mini Conference

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 5/21/2024 to 5/22/2024

This will be a hybrid event with participation in the MTSS-I mini conference being presented by NYSED, with opportunities for facilitated discussions. The event will provide a historical overview of MTSS, as well as techniques for systems-level coaching; the framework for the NYSED MTSS-I pilot will also be presented.
  • Enrolled: 18/50
  • Wait: 0/10

30. AI Spotlight: Curipod and Canva Magic

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 5/21/2024

Join us for an engaging professional development session where we will explore the innovative AI tools Curipod and Canva Magic. Discover how these tools can revolutionize your teaching and learning experience, saving you time and enhancing your creativity. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI in your classroom effectively in order to enhance your presentations. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI in education and take your teaching to the next level!

Topics Include:
-Introduction to Curipod and Canva Magic

-Leveraging AI for lesson planning and content creation

-Creating interactive and engaging presentations with AI

-Exploring the potential of AI in education


All Participants Will Know And Be Able To:
-Utilize AI tools to streamline lesson planning and content creation

-Create visually appealing and interactive presentations with AI assistance

-Understand the potential of AI in education and its impact on teaching and learning


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/10

31. Secondary Science Courses & Literacy Skills: Claws, Beaks, Books & Pencils

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Science Teachers

Dates: 5/22/2024

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Activating prior knowledge, text features, vocabulary, graphic organizers, and note-taking are the skills discussed in this 6 hour course for secondary science teachers. Unit summaries, standards and objectives, materials and resources, lessons and time allotments, as well as assessment methods will be reviewed to develop understandings about the literacy skills secondary science students need to excel in this content area. Let's help our students get immersed in the Next Gen standards and learn how to teach into the demands it puts on our ever changing science classrooms!
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/10

32. AI Spotlight: Education CoPilot and Magic School

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 5/28/2024

This one hour professional development session will focus on leveraging Education CoPilot and Magic School to enhance teaching and learning through AI technology. Participants will explore practical use cases of AI in education and learn how to integrate AI tools into their teaching practices.This professional development session will provide educators with practical strategies for leveraging Education CoPilot and Magic School to enhance unit planning, lesson planning, project planning, creating assessments, and differentiating instruction.

Topics Include:
-Introduction to Education CoPilot and Magic School and their applications in unit planning, lesson planning, project planning, creating assessments, and differentiating instruction

-Practical use cases of AI in education, specifically focusing on unit planning, lesson planning, project planning, creating assessments, and differentiating instruction

-Leveraging AI tools for unit planning, lesson planning, project planning, creating assessments, and differentiating instruction


All Participants Will Know And Be Able To:
-Integrate AI tools such as Magic School into their unit planning, lesson planning, project planning, creating assessments, and differentiating instruction

-Generate original and customized educational content aligned with standards for unit planning, lesson planning, project planning, creating assessments, and differentiating instruction

-Provide personalized feedback to students to enhance their learning experience in the context of unit planning, lesson planning, project planning, creating assessments, and differentiating instruction


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/10

33. Identifying and Intensifying Intervention: What to Do and How to Do It

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Classroom Teachers, AIS Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administration, School Psychologists, Speech Therapists

Dates: 5/29/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Location: Online

New
Participants will be able to identify and differentiate between skill-based, fluency-based, and performance-based interventions. This course will provide an overview of how to titrate the intensity of intervention to the learner as a response to instruction.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/10

34. Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) Training - Module 10: CPSE Spring 2024

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: CPSE Chairpersons, Special Education administrators, building principals

Dates: 5/30/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Goals of the Training: Participants will:

• Review the preschool special education process as delineated in education laws and regulations.

• Review the membership of the CPSE which may include the Chairperson, the preschool provider, the evaluator, the county, and the parent.

• Develop practices that encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships.
  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/5

35. The Book Doctor Is In

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians and Public Librarians

Dates: 5/30/2024

Wait List
We are partnering with Demco to offer a free book care workshop with Kimberly Young, the Book Doctor. Book Doctor Workshops provide book care training with the aim of helping you keep your collection in circulation longer. Training includes 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

Kimberly will tailor the 3-hour training to your specific needs but workshops typically cover basic page repairs, tip-ins, hinge and spine repairs, book jacket and laminate applications, and how to reinforce spines.

Course Materials:

Hardcover and softcover books, as well as small tools, will be supplied for participants.

Course Instructor:
Your Book Doctor is Kimberly Young. She has worked in a wide variety of library settings across regionally, socially, and culturally diverse areas of the U.S. Her work focuses on collection development, material processing, and book care. As the Book Doctor, she has traveled the country helping hundreds of attendees build a range of new skills, a better understanding of processing books, and confidence. Kimberly loves meeting all the new people who are as passionate about book care as she is.

  • Enrolled: 26/26
  • Wait: 0/2

36. How to Foster and Support Self-Determination in All Students

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, administrators, related service personnel, agency representatives

Dates: 6/3/2024

Meeting Times: 10:00am-12:30pm

Location: Virtual

According to research, self-determined students have better outcomes for employment, education/training, and independent living. This training is designed to provide participants with tools and resources to promote self-determination in the classroom by integrating skills into instruction and activities.

The goals of this training are to:
1. Recognize the eight different components which comprise self-determination;
2. Access and utilize materials and resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination; and
3. Develop skills to design self-determination plans for students
  • Enrolled: 10/50
  • Wait: 0/0

37. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 6/4/2024

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.
  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/20

38. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for Administrators (Synchronous)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Building administrators and new special education administrators; other administrators welcome

Dates: 6/4/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators professional development training package is the fifth in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This training is intended to further develop an administrator's knowledge of SDI and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning obstacles. The content is most beneficial for building administrators and new special education administrators; however, all administrators are welcome.
This is a one session online course offered synchronously. The session will be 3 hours from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The date is: June 4, 2024.
A Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to the session.
Participants will:















• Define and describe specially designed instruction.















• Recognize how to differentiate SDI from general education.















• Identify what SDI looks like in the classroom setting.  















• Gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/5

39. Book Study - Reinventing Project Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 6/4/2024 to 6/25/2024

This four-week book study on "Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age" is designed to provide educators with an accessible guide for maximizing the benefits of project-based learning in today's technology-rich learning environment. The book offers proven strategies, rich illustrations, classroom examples, and teacher interviews from around the world. It speaks directly to those who want to transform learning into a more active, student-driven experience, using technology tools for inquiry, collaboration, and connection to the world beyond the classroom.

Topics Include
-Strategies for integrating technology into classrooms

-Maximizing the benefits of project-based learning

-Tools for inquiry, collaboration, and connection to the world beyond the classroom

-Project management skills and strategies

-Assessment strategies

-Latest tools and technologies for project-based learning


All Participants Will Know And Be Able To:
-Transform learning into a more active, student-driven experience

-Utilize technology tools for inquiry, collaboration, and connection to the world beyond the classroom

-Maximize the benefits of project-based learning

-Implement project management skills and strategies

-Apply the latest tools and assessment strategies for project-based learning


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/10

40. Child-Centered Literacy: Starting with the P-3 Continuum

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 6/5/2024

New
Nurturing a love of books and reading, reading aloud, growing libraries, being a model of literacy, building community, the role of anchor charts, book choices, realistic independent reading, and solving predictable problems, such as the disengaged reader, monitoring meaning, readers who get "stuck,” will all be topics in this course.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/10

41. Staving Off the Reading Struggle

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 6/5/2024

New
Get ready to start off the next school year with your readers! This workshop is designed to provide quick strategies and tools to be impactful within the first few months of learning. The following will be discussed: how to get reading volume going fast, large and small scheduling ideas, ways to surround kids with books, effective classroom strategies, thoughts on after-school programs, supporting adult learners around the teaching of reading, responsive answers to questions in the moment.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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42. NYS Literacy Initiative: An Overview of the NYSED Literacy Briefs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Literacy Leader

Dates: 6/6/2024

On January 10th, the State Education Department, in partnership with BOCES across the state, held a hybrid webinar in which a new series of literacy briefs focused on the science of reading were released. The keynote for the presentation was provided by Dr. Nonie K Lesaux, Roy Edward Larsen Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dutchess BOCES is pleased to offer another facilitated session, which will be identical to the initial hybrid webinar, for all administrators and literacy leaders who were unable to attend the initial event. The agenda will include an overview of the science of reaching and each of the seven literacy briefs, with time to reflect and discuss with colleagues. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the briefs with Dr. Lesaux and the SED team.
  • Enrolled: 5/300
  • Wait: 0/300

43. C.A.I.T. Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors; Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 6/7/2024

The Curriculum Assessment and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/0

44. Phonological Awareness: Establishing Foundations for Reading Success

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators

Dates: 6/10/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Small Conference Room A/B - directions to follow

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of the Science of Reading; specifically, what phonological awareness is and how crucial this skillset is to the foundation of reading success. Participants will explore what skills to teach when, and how to teach these skills for students to master phonological awareness. The training will also provide context for the importance of using assessments to improve the effectiveness of phonological instruction for students. To overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.
  • Enrolled: 7/28
  • Wait: 0/5

45. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 6/10/2024

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

46. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 6/12/2024

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include: Classroom embedded coaching Collaborating with leadership Identifying and overcoming barriers Sharing resources and supports The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 2/15
  • Wait: 0/5

47. Career Development Occupational Studies (CDOS) Learning Standards Across the Lifespan

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special educators, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, building administrators, and general education teachers

Dates: 6/21/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am

The goals of this training are to:

1. Identify foundational New York State (NYS) Part 100 Regulations and field memos related to career exploration and development in the classroom.

2. Identify effective instructional design practices to teach academic and transition skills simultaneously.

3. Apply the CDOS learning standards to all academic instruction across all grade levels.

4. Recognize how the CDOS learning standards support all of the Multiple Pathways to Graduation and Exiting Credentials.
  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0

48. Coffee and Curriculum: Science Summer Office Hours

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Other - Science Teacher (Grades K-12)

Dates: 7/2/2024

New
Come enjoy a morning of curriculum work in a collaborative space with other science teachers. Resources, guidance, and brainstorming will be provided on an as needed basis. We all work on our curriculum over the summer, so we might as well do it together! Bring something to work on and sign up for as many sessions as you would like.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Science Curriculum Writing
• Unit Mapping and Lesson Planning
• NYSSLS Alignment
• Performance Based Assessment and 3D Assessment
• Phenomena

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• Spend time planning NYSSLS aligned science curriculum that meets their curricular goals and the needs to their students
• Collaborate, give and receive feedback, ask questions

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

49. Have Fun: Experience Being a Language Learner, and Learn Research-Based Strategies Most Effective for ELLs/MLLs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Classroom teachers, teacher assistants, TESOLs

Dates: 7/8/2024

New
In this morning workshop, participants will experience what it is like to be a language learner, and identify which strategies were most effective in helping them understand content presented in a language they do not yet know. This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Who Are Our ELLs/MLLs? How English Language Learners Interact with Our School Environment" workshop being held in the afternoon of the same day.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
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50. Who Are Our ELLs/MLLs? How English Language Learners Interact with Our School Environment

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Teachers, Teaching Assistants, ELL Teachers

Dates: 7/8/2024

New
In this workshop, participants will experience what it is like to be a language learner, and what strategies were most effective in helping them understand the content presented in a language they do not yet know. This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Have Fun: Experience Being a Language Learner, and Learn Research-Based Strategies Most Effective for ELLs/MLLs" workshop being held in the morning of the same day.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/5

51. Podcasting: Amplify you Classroom Voice (Part I)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers only / grades K-12 – use Teachers

Dates: 7/9/2024

New
This half day professional development session will empower you to create engaging podcasts with your students using podcast software. You'll learn how to record, edit, and produce high-quality audio content that showcases your students' creativity and voice. Join us for a fun and interactive session that will leave you feeling confident and inspired to take your classroom to the next level!

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Introduction to podcasting

• Benefits of podcasting in the classroom

• Choosing a topic and format for your podcast

• Recording and editing audio

• Adding music and sound effects

• Publishing and sharing your podcast


ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

• Understand the basics of podcasting and how it can be used in the classroom

• Choose a topic and format for their podcast that aligns with their goals and objectives

• Record and edit high-quality audio content using podcast software

• Add music and sound effects to enhance their podcast

• Publish and share their podcast with others


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/10

52. New Teacher Mentor Training (Refresher)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: New Teacher Mentors

Dates: 7/16/2024

New
For beginning teachers skillful mentoring significantly increases confidence as instructional problem-solvers and decision makers. This training offers an overview of structures, strategies, and tools for mentors. Experiences will provide specific information about the mentor's role, identify the needs of beginning teachers, and model steps for ensuring an effective mentor-protege relationship.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
The Role of the Mentor;
Recognizing the Needs of Beginning Teachers;
Effective Communication;
Maximizing Time and Attention;
On-going Support Strategies.

ALL TEACHERS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
Understand the Role of the Mentee/Mentor; Work in Partnership with their Mentee to Affect a Positive School Year; Foster a Trusting Relationship Focused on Student Learning.

Zoom information will be shared via email the day before the session.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 8-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/5

53. Coffee and Curriculum: Science Summer Office Hours

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Other - Science Teacher (Grades K-12)

Dates: 7/16/2024

New
Come enjoy a morning of curriculum work in a collaborative space with other science teachers. Resources, guidance, and brainstorming will be provided on an as needed basis. We all work on our curriculum over the summer, so we might as well do it together! Bring something to work on and sign up for as many sessions as you would like.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Science Curriculum Writing
• Unit Mapping and Lesson Planning
• NYSSLS Alignment
• Performance Based Assessment and 3D Assessment
• Phenomena

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• Spend time planning NYSSLS aligned science curriculum that meets their curricular goals and the needs to their students
• Collaborate, give and receive feedback, ask questions

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

54. K-12 Vertical Alignment in NYSSLS Science

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Other - Science Teacher (Grades K-12)

Dates: 7/18/2024

New
One of the really exciting things about the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and NGSS science standards is the vertical alignment within the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Cross Cutting Concepts. In this half day workshop we will look at the NGSS vertical alignment matrices for the SEPs, DCIs, and CCCs and think about how the science we teach students builds on previous grades and/or towards future grades. We will use these tools to better understand the importance of our instruction, consider connections between and within our courses, and explore ideas for scaffolding.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• NGSS Vertical Alignment Matrices
• NYSSLS Standards
• 3D Science Instruction: Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, Cross Cutting Concepts

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• Consider how the SEPs, DCIs, and CCCs build in complexity from K-12
• Consider how their standards are built on the standards from previous grade bands and/or build up to the standards for future grade bands
• Use the NGSS Vertical Alignment Matrices as tools for planning, backward design, and scaffolding

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

55. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (Lexia LETRS) for Administrators

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 7/23/2024 to 7/24/2024

Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language LETRS training provides teachers with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition. This session is specifically designed to provide administrators with an overview of Lexia LETRS that will enable them to support teachers with its implementation.
  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/10

56. Podcasting: Amplify your Classroom Voice (Part II)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers only / grades K-12 – use Teachers

Dates: 7/23/2024

New
Are you ready to take your classroom to the next level? Join us for an exciting and interactive professional development session, Podcasting: Amplify Your Classroom Voice Part II. Building on the foundational knowledge gained in Part I, this half-day session will empower you to integrate podcasting into your teaching practice and amplify student voices. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the tools learned in Part I to develop a comprehensive unit plan that will culminate in their students creating and producing their own podcasts. Additionally, you will have the chance to use the tools provided to create your own sample podcast, gaining hands-on experience in podcast production. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching and engage your students in a dynamic and innovative way! Participants are required to have taken Part I in this series in order to register for Part II

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Advanced podcasting techniques and tools
• Integrating podcasts into the curriculum
• Developing a unit plan for student podcast production
• Hands-on experience in creating a sample podcast

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• In-depth understanding of podcasting as an educational tool
• Practical skills in podcast production and editing
• Ability to guide students in creating and producing their own podcasts
• Confidence in integrating technology to enhance classroom learning


Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/10

57. Practical Phonics: Science of Reading in the P-3 Continuum

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 7/24/2024

New
This course focuses on research-based practices from Wiley Blevins and Jeanne Chall, as well as the use of alphabet books and developing alphabet recognition, the sounds of English, spotting struggling readers early and how to intervene, as well as differentiation in phonics instruction from supporting advanced early readers in phonics to below level readers. Participants will also gain strategies for supporting multilingual learners and take a look at phonics differences across world languages.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/5

58. Co-teaching: Teach With a Partner to Best Serve All Students

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Education Teachers, TESOL

Dates: 7/25/2024

New
This experiential, morning workshop will allow participants to learn about co-teaching by experiencing models of co-teaching. Participants will compare and contrast these models, identifying which will work best in specific situations in their classrooms and planning implementation together. This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Differentiating for All Students (in Non-Overwhelming Ways) To Deeply Engage ALL Learners" workshop being held in the afternoon of the same day.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/5

59. Differentiating for All Students (in Non-Overwhelming Ways) To Deeply Engage ALL Learners

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Ed Teachers, TESOLs

Dates: 7/25/2024

New
In this experiential afternoon workshop, participants will experience the effects of differentiation using Carolyn Tomlinson's axes of differentiation. Participants will plan a differentiated unit of instruction as their next unit in English or Social Studies. Participants will find this workshop most helpful if they bring along a unit of instruction they have planned for the near future. This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Teach With a Partner to Best Serve All Students" workshop being held in the morning of the same day.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/5

60. Coffee and Curriculum: Science Summer Office Hours

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Other - Science Teacher (Grades K-12)

Dates: 7/30/2024

New
Come enjoy a morning of curriculum work in a collaborative space with other science teachers. Resources, guidance, and brainstorming will be provided on an as needed basis. We all work on our curriculum over the summer, so we might as well do it together! Bring something to work on and sign up for as many sessions as you would like.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Science Curriculum Writing
• Unit Mapping and Lesson Planning
• NYSSLS Alignment
• Performance Based Assessment and 3D Assessment
• Phenomena

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• Spend time planning NYSSLS aligned science curriculum that meets their curricular goals and the needs to their students
• Collaborate, give and receive feedback, ask questions

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

61. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 7/30/2024

New
This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2022-23 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:


• Practice evidence collection and alignment


• Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric TOPICS INCLUDE:


• Evidence collection, alignment and scoring


• Professional Conversations
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/10

62. Play-Based Instruction Across P-3 Classrooms

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 7/30/2024

New
The classic tenets of early childhood education will be reviewed, as well as how to use blocks and other "toys” to support budding mathematicians, scientists, architects, stage designers, and storytellers.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/5

63. Child-Centered Literacy: Starting with the P-3 Continuum

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 7/31/2024

New
Nurturing a love of books and reading, reading aloud, growing libraries, being a model of literacy, building community, the role of anchor charts, book choices, realistic independent reading, and solving predictable problems, such as the disengaged reader, monitoring meaning, readers who get "stuck,” will all be topics in this course.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/5

64. DASA(Dignity Act for All Students)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants, aspiring educators

Dates: 8/1/2024

New
This six-hour course meets all of the requirements needed for NYSED certification and certification updates for teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants. The DASA law was passed by NYS in 2010. This law seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/5

65. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/1/2024

New
This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2022-23 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:





• Practice evidence collection and alignment





• Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric TOPICS INCLUDE:





• Evidence collection, alignment and scoring





• Professional Conversations
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/5

66. NYSSLS Science at the High School

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Other High School Science Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 8/2/2024

New
There are a lot of exciting changes happening in science instruction in NY! In this 2 hour virtual session, we will discuss what it means to implement NYSSLS-aligned science instruction at the high school level, consider what we are already doing, and what some of our next steps may be. We will also look at NYSED expectations and guidance, think about how we can prepare for what is coming, and look at how our work can be guided and supported by current available NYSED resources.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
- NYSSLS Implementation
- 3D Science Instruction and Assessment
- Performance Level Descriptors
- NYSED Educator Guides
- NYSED State Investigations

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Understand the instructional shifts involved in NYSSLS implementation
- Explore resources to support NYSSLS implementation
- Utilize tools and guidance from NYSED around NYSSLS adoption and implementation

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

67. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/5/2024

New
This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2022-23 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:




• Practice evidence collection and alignment




• Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric TOPICS INCLUDE:




• Evidence collection, alignment and scoring




• Professional Conversations
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/5

68. Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 8/6/2024 to 5/8/2025

New
MTSS is a systemic, evidence-based, continuous improvement framework that utilizes a comprehensive continuum of evidence-based practices to support needs: academic behavioral, social- emotional, student physical and mental health. Data-based instructional decision-making is informed through regular observation such that all learners are supported and have equitable access to a rigorous, high quality education from P-12. Dutchess BOCES is providing year long support looking to build New MTSS teams or expand existing ones. Topics Covered include: August 6,2024: MTSS Overview Team Operation, Role of Administrative Team, Fidelity and Feedback, Pilot Progress October 8,2024: MTSS Tier 2 Overview. Pilot Progress Monitoring Coaching Tools February 4,2025: Sharing Pilot Progress, Fidelity Measures, Consultancy Protocol May 8,2025: Replicable success- County-Wide sharing of best practices and Planning for next year **REGISTRATION IS BY TEAM**
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69. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/7/2024

New
This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2022-23 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:





• Practice evidence collection and alignment





• Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric TOPICS INCLUDE:





• Evidence collection, alignment and scoring





• Professional Conversations
  • Enrolled: 2/40
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70. Supporting Striving Readers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 8/7/2024

New
Participants will explore a variety of age-appropriate reading interventions, and discuss how to build self-efficacy and foster independence to build motivation, engagement and confidence in readers.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
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71. K-12 Vertical Alignment in NYSSLS Science

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Other - Science Teacher (Grades K-12)

Dates: 8/8/2024

New
One of the really exciting things about the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and NGSS science standards is the vertical alignment within the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Cross Cutting Concepts. In this half day workshop we will look at the NGSS vertical alignment matrices for the SEPs, DCIs, and CCCs and think about how the science we teach students builds on previous grades and/or towards future grades. We will use these tools to better understand the importance of our instruction, consider connections between and within our courses, and explore ideas for scaffolding.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• NGSS Vertical Alignment Matrices
• NYSSLS Standards
• 3D Science Instruction: Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, Cross Cutting Concepts

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• Consider how the SEPs, DCIs, and CCCs build in complexity from K-12
• Consider how their standards are built on the standards from previous grade bands and/or build up to the standards for future grade bands
• Use the NGSS Vertical Alignment Matrices as tools for planning, backward design, and scaffolding

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
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72. rePET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Principals

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified Administrators who are responsible for evaluating principals

Dates: 8/9/2024

New
In this three-hour in-person learning experience, participants use case studies and view video(s) of principal practice to collect objective, representative evidence, and align evidence to the district-approved principal-practice rubric. District principal evaluators are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2022-23 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:

• Practice evidence collection and alignment

• Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Evidence collection, alignment and scoring

• Professional Conversations
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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73. New Teacher Mentor Training (Refresher)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: New Teacher Mentors

Dates: 8/13/2024

New
For beginning teachers skillful mentoring significantly increases confidence as instructional problem-solvers and decision makers. This training offers an overview of structures, strategies, and tools for mentors. Experiences will provide specific information about the mentor's role, identify the needs of beginning teachers, and model steps for ensuring an effective mentor-protege relationship.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
The Role of the Mentor;
Recognizing the Needs of Beginning Teachers;
Effective Communication;
Maximizing Time and Attention;
On-going Support Strategies.

ALL TEACHERS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
Understand the Role of the Mentee/Mentor; Work in Partnership with their Mentee to Affect a Positive School Year; Foster a Trusting Relationship Focused on Student Learning.

Zoom information will be shared via email the day before the session.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 8-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
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74. Coffee and Curriculum: Science Summer Office Hours

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Other - Science Teacher (Grades K-12)

Dates: 8/13/2024

New
Come enjoy a morning of curriculum work in a collaborative space with other science teachers. Resources, guidance, and brainstorming will be provided on an as needed basis. We all work on our curriculum over the summer, so we might as well do it together! Bring something to work on and sign up for as many sessions as you would like.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Science Curriculum Writing
• Unit Mapping and Lesson Planning
• NYSSLS Alignment
• Performance Based Assessment and 3D Assessment
• Phenomena

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• Spend time planning NYSSLS aligned science curriculum that meets their curricular goals and the needs to their students
• Collaborate, give and receive feedback, ask questions

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
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75. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/13/2024

New
This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2022-23 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:





• Practice evidence collection and alignment





• Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric TOPICS INCLUDE:





• Evidence collection, alignment and scoring





• Professional Conversations
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/5

76. inLET: Initial Certification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/26/2024

New
This blended workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. The first 6 hours will be conducted asynchronously from August 1 through August 23, 2024. The final 6 hours will be held in-person on August 26, 2024. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2024-25 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:







• Practice evidence collection and alignment







• Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric TOPICS INCLUDE:







• Evidence collection, alignment and scoring







• Professional Conversations
  • Enrolled: 0/40
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77. Integrating Science of Reading into Balanced Literacy

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 8/27/2024

New
The role of decodable texts will be explored, and how to link them to deeper comprehension work will be practiced. Rethink and rebalance literacy practices in the workshop environment while considering the research behind multisensory techniques.
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78. rePET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Principals

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified Administrators who are responsible for evaluating principals

Dates: 8/27/2024

New
In this three-hour in-person learning experience, participants use case studies and view video(s) of principal practice to collect objective, representative evidence, and align evidence to the district-approved principal-practice rubric. District principal evaluators are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2022-23 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:


• Practice evidence collection and alignment


• Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric TOPICS INCLUDE:


• Evidence collection, alignment and scoring


• Professional Conversations
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/5

79. New Teacher University (NTU) for Elementary Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/28/2024 to 6/5/2025

NTU provides specially designed, practical, and timely support for "new-to-the-profession" teachers throughout their first year. The goal is for teachers to leave each session with skills and strategies that can be immediately applied to their practice.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
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80. New Teacher University (NTU) for Secondary Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/28/2024 to 6/5/2025

NTU provides specially designed, practical, and timely support for "new-to-the-profession" teachers throughout their first year. The goal is for teachers to leave each session with skills and strategies that can be immediately applied to their practice.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
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81. inPET: Initial Certification of Lead Evaluators of Principals

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/29/2024

New
State required initial training for lead evaluators of principals. This workshop covers the areas of training which are prerequisites for new evaluators to meet the requirements of initial lead evaluator status. TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards
• Evidence-based observation techniques
• Application and use of the New York State approved principal practice rubrics
• APPR Regulations including HEDI scoring and SLOs ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• Articulate all aspects of the Regents Reform Agenda
• Use the evidence cycle in the observation process
• Explain SLO and state growth scores
• Review locally selected measures
  • Enrolled: 0/40
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82. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (Lexia LETRS) Training Cohort 1

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 5/12/2025

Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language LETRS training provides teachers with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition. Teachers who are selected by their district should register here for a year-1 cohort, which includes 4 full-day trainings, supplemented with evening support sessions. Interested participants will also have the opportunity to earn graduate credit. For more information, please visit lexialearning.com/letrs. Total In-Service Credits: 36 Lexia: 24 Dutches BOCES: 10
  • Enrolled: 2/40
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83. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (Lexia LETRS) Training Cohort 2

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 5/13/2025

New
Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language LETRS training provides teachers with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition. Teachers who are selected by their district should register here for a year-1 cohort, which includes 4 full-day trainings, supplemented with evening support sessions. Interested participants will also have the opportunity to earn graduate credit. For more information, please visit lexialearning.com/letrs. Total In-Service Credits: 36 Lexia: 24 Dutches BOCES: 10
  • Enrolled: 0/40
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84. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (Lexia LETRS) Training Cohort 3

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/2/2024 to 5/14/2025

New
Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language LETRS training provides teachers with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition. Teachers who are selected by their district should register here for a year-1 cohort, which includes 4 full-day trainings, supplemented with evening support sessions. Interested participants will also have the opportunity to earn graduate credit. For more information, please visit lexialearning.com/letrs. Total In-Service Credits: 36 Lexia: 24 Dutches BOCES: 10
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/10