Frontline Education

1. Teach 2 Lead Professional Development Series

Program: School Development Services

Audience: New or slightly new CTE teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 9, 2025)

CTE New Teacher Training-ACTEA Zone 3 is offering a new CTE teacher orientation and training. The training will cover instructional strategies for planning curriculum, lesson planning, classroom management and grading for new or slightly new CTE teachers.

2. 2024-2025 CSE/CPSE Chairpersons Meetings

Program: WSWHE BOCES Exceptional Learners (ELD)

Audience: CSE/CPSE Chairpersons

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 22, 2025)

Monthly meeting of CSE/CPSE chairpersons from WSWHE component districts. This full day meeting provides critical updates for CSE/CPSE chairpersons from the BOCES and NYSED. Opportunities are also provided for collaboration, problem solving, regional planning and professional learning. This year's meetings will focus on Special Education "How-To's" for chairpersons to bring back key learning for implementation in district. A monthly newsletter with upcoming topics is sent to registrants prior to each meeting. This meeting is intended for chairpersons within the WSWHE BOCES supervisory region. Requests for districts outside the WSWHE region should be sent to Kelly Sheppard, Director for Exceptional Learners at ksheppard@wswheboces.org Septmeber: Special education process and procedures aligned with regulation at the district level October: Continuum of Services; Special Education & Home School Regulations November: Understanding disabilities, most updated perspectives/information January: Learner variability; ENL and Special Education crossovers and connections

3. Curriculum and Assessment Council

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Leadership of the 31 Component Districts in the WSWHE Region

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 6, 2025)

This series of meetings will provide training, support, and updates to the 31 member districts of the WSWHE BOCES. Sessions will include topics linked directly to curriculum, instruction, assessment and technology. Participants will be added to the regional listserv to ensure materials are shared.

4. Book Study- Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 11/12/2024

Join us for a compelling book study on "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari, exploring the profound impacts of digital distractions on our attention spans and mental well-being. This study delves into Hari's insightful exploration of how modern technology and constant connectivity are reshaping our ability to concentrate and stay focused. This book study also offers a structured approach for educators to earn CTLE hours while gaining valuable insights into the effects of digital distractions on students' learning and behavior. ***Participants should purchase their own book in advance*** Reading of chapters will be expected to be completed by each virtual meeting. Meeting Dates, times and Chapters to be read: September 30th, 2:30-3:30: Intro to Chapter 3 (Virtual) October 15, 2:30-3:30: Chapters 4-8 (Virtual) October 28th, 2:30 - 3:30: Chapters 9-12 (Virtual) November 12th, 2:30 - 3:30: Chapters 13- end (Virtual) A link will be provided for meetings at a later time.

5. Wellness, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (W.I.D.E.) Regional Network

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: District and School Leaders designated to represent their district. Prior approval by your district's superintendent is required.

Dates: 10/18/2024 to 5/6/2025

This group is for school leaders in the WSWHE BOCES Region identified as the point of contact for DEI work within the district. This group will meet bi-monthly to help build understandings, resources & tools for a regional approach to DEI that focuses on: Welcoming & Affirming Environments, Inclusive Curriculum & Assessment, High Expectations & Rigorous Instruction, and Ongoing Professional Learning. Regional Network meetings will focus on priorities established by the Network in Spring 2024 which include: 1) Professional Learning through book study: 2) Working Groups for the development of tools, resources, and professional learning activities to be used by network members to support local and regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion implementation: Prioritized focus areas for 2024 - 2025 include: Data & Equity Reporting; Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment; Recruitment, Hiring & Retention Practices; Elevating Student Voices 3) Sharing of promising practices & supporting the extension of learning to others in the region.

6. Improving Student Attendance Symposium: Student re-engagement by improving school climate and building positive relationships with our students and community

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Staff dealing with Students and Attendance

Dates: On-Going (Ends Oct 21, 2024)

This series will focus on presenting effective prevention/intervention strategies for dealing with chronic absenteeism including guest speakers from school districts, community service agencies including representatives from New York State Education Department and Countywide agencies. The series will consist of one day long workshop with six monthly panel discussions to follow.

7. Pathways to Leadership 2024-2025: Cohort Learning Series

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Teachers and Related Service Professionals (Guidance Counselors, CSE Chairs etc.)

Dates: 11/2/2024 to 4/28/2025

The Pathways to Leadership Collaboration exists to address a number of issues in educational leadership. Primarily, we are attempting to address both the shortage and quality of candidates for formal leadership roles. We exist to honor both the importance of quality leadership and its effect on student success. We believe we can play a role in the many stages of a leader's journey - raising up our leaders within and from the teaching ranks, encouraging the entry to leadership, honoring the complexity of leadership in education, operating with an eye to future advancement and succession planning, and finally, creating a forum where current leaders can pay it forward to the next generation. Concurrent Registration is required w/ the Pathways to Leadership 2024-2025 Kick Off Session. Session Topics will include: What is the Work of Leadership? What Does the Work Look Like, Today & Tomorrow? Who Does the Work with Me? What are the Structures, Supports, and Resources for Getting the Work Done? Participants will receive a $500 stipend to participate. Participants must have District Administrator permission to participate. Final confirmation of registration will be sent to registrants once district approval is received.

8. DASA Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Nov 7, 2024)

Individuals must complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training workshop for educator certification in New York State. The training addresses harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention in schools. The length of the training is at least six clock hours and the cost is $100.
The goals of this workshop are to:
Understand the intent components, and operational definitions of the Dignity Act
Develop sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations
Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior
Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors
Understand diversity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases.
This workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.

9. Regional PLC for K-12 (Instructional or Instructional-Related) Coaches

Program: School Development Services

Audience: K-12 coaches (or those who serve in an instructional or behavioral coaching roles)

Dates: On-Going (Ends Apr 9, 2025)

Join other regional K-12 coaches (or those who serve in an instructional or behavioral coaching roles) for collaborative meetings aimed at sharing ideas, discussing challenges, proposing solutions, and sharing resources. This professional learning community (PLC) opportunity is designed to bring together coaches for professional conversations unique to their coaching role. Agenda, topics, and discussions will be set by the group with all participating as a learning community.

10. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Nov 18, 2024)

This online course will teach participants to report any suspected child abuse or maltreatment. In New York State, specific professionals are "mandated" by law to report cases of suspected child abuse and maltreatment. Participants will fulfill requirements mandated in the New York State Education Department Education Law Title VIII Article 130 Sub article 2 §6507 Administration by the Education Department Paragraph 3(a). This training is approved by NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

11. Bringing History to Life: The Revolutionary War in Saratoga County

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Social Studies Educators and School Librarians

Dates: 11/21/2024

Starting Today

On the eve of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are excited to offer a workshop for teachers looking for new ways to engage with their students while teaching about the Revolutionary War and the extraordinary impact it had on the local inhabitants and armies in the area that would become Saratoga County. Presenters in this workshop will share information about what the local area was like during the time of the war. They will also share primary sources relating to both the Patriot and Loyalist sides of the conflict. Meet historians and educators from local historic sites and museums that offer local resources and programs for the classroom. And finally, learn about new initiatives being developed as part of the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga coming up in 2027. Time will be given for educators to brainstorm and develop lesson plans using resources presented at the workshop. Also, all resources will be available through ConsidertheSourceNY.org for continued use in the classroom.
Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by Saratoga250.

12. Reasonable Suspicion Training for Drugs and Alcohol

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Administrators or professionals involved with workplace drug & alcohol policy

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 3, 2024)

Department of Transportation Regulations Part 382.603 require that all persons designated to supervise operators of commercial motor vehicles who hold Commercial Driver's Licenses, receive at least two hours of training on alcohol misuse and controlled substance use. Supervisors should use this training to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a driver to submit for testing.

13. New York State Alternate Assessment Training 2024-2025 - NEW TEACHERS ONLY

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Test Administrators

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 9, 2024)

New Test administrators must successfully complete the four modules of the training with a passing score on each module's post-test before creating student accounts before testing begins. Modules must be completed in order. Participants should bring laptops or tablets in order to access the training site and to complete each test module at the end of the training day.

Prior to Training KITE Student Portal must be installed on the device brought to training to ensure you will be able to complete the training. Activate your Kite account to ensure accessibility at training day. The email address from which the message is sent from kite-support@ku.edu The subject line of the email is: "Activate your Account for KITE Assessment Administration" These emails may be going to SPAM or junk folders or may be blocked by district email filters. **If you do not receive this email from KITE, please contact your District Data/Test Coordinator.

14. High School Science Hands-on Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 12/9/2024

This session is intended for Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders. The session will provide a quick overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School, Science Investigations. In this half-day session, we will look at the outline of the investigations and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences for the recently released investigations. Attendees will have hands-on experience reviewing their specific investigations and collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

15. New York State Alternate Assessment Training 2024-2025 - RETURNING TEACHERS ONLY

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Test Administartors

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 9, 2024)

Returning Test Administrators may complete the facilitated training on their own at their site. Training is required for all educators who are RETURNING to administer Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment in 2024-2025. The training at BOCES is a group facilitated training. Participants should bring laptops or tablets loaded with the Kite Student Portal in order to access the training site and to complete each section of the checklist. Please note Kite Client from previous years MUST be removed prior to installing Kite Student Portal. Please also bring earbuds or headphones for this training.

16. Regional Health PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 12/10/2024

New

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Health PLC to develop and enrich curriculums, enhance resources and collectively build a Repository for our region while continuing to ensure lessons are aligned to NYS Learning Standards. Collectively the participants will build a bank of regional resources and assessments that will be shared to meet the needs of students throughout the region.

17. STEM Cohort - Virtual

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 12/10/2024

The STEM Cohort is a professional development opportunity for teachers and district leaders to deepen their understanding of STEM education. Participants will explore effective STEM lessons, units, and products, share resources, and learn from peers and experts in the field. Additionally, the cohort will focus on integrating the CSDF standards into their STEM units, ensuring alignment with curriculum expectations. New and existing members are welcome to join us!

18. Educational Technology Cohort - Virtual

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 12/10/2024

The Educational Technology Cohort provides a platform for coaches, educators, and leaders from local school districts to collaborate and learn together. By focusing on the CSDF standards, the cohort will explore lessons, units, the latest educational technologies, curriculum alignment, and more.

19. Improving Student Attendance Symposium: Student re-engagement by improving school climate and building positive relationships with our students and community

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Staff dealing with Students and Attendance

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 15, 2025)

This series will focus on presenting effective prevention/intervention strategies for dealing with chronic absenteeism including guest speakers from school districts, community service agencies including representatives from New York State Education Department and Countywide agencies. The series will consist of one day long workshop with six monthly panel discussions to follow.

20. Once Upon AI - Using AI to leverage creative writing

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 12/17/2024

New

Discover the power of AI as a creative writing companion, not a substitute. In this workshop we will explore how AI can enhance storytelling though character development, plot exploration, editing, and world-building. By leveraging AI tools you will gain valuable insights and inspiration to elevate your writing to new heights.

21. Regional Science PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 12/17/2024

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Science PLC to develop and enrich curriculums, enhance resources and collectively build a Repository for our region while continuing to ensure lessons are aligned to NYS Learning Standards and PLD's. Collectively the participants will build a bank of regional resources and assessments that will be shared to meet the needs of students throughout the region.

22. AI Can Do That!

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 12/17/2024

Closed

There are so many AI tools available for teachers and students alike. Come to this fun workshop to learn some of the most promising and user friendly AI tools available. Leave with a toolkit and fresh perspective on how AI can give you back the gift of time and provide personalized learning for your students.

23. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 12/17/2024

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

24. CSE Chairs

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Directors of Special Education or Pupil Personnel Services

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 19, 2024)

New

This interactive and engaging day, is designed for CSE chairs, Directors of Special Education or Pupil Personnel Services and their support staff. A keynote speaker will kick off the event, focusing on the importance of the work that is done across the region in support of students with disabilities and to build our collective efficacy. Participants will then be able to attend breakout sessions designed to help improve workflow efficiency, ensure compliance with regulations and build technical skills for the job . Breakout sessions include: What's New with Google?, Chatbots and Harnessing the Power of AI, and all things Frontline & IEP. Time for networking and collegial conversations is also provided during the day. Any questions, please reach out to Tena Flanders, pflanders@wswheboces.org
Please register prior to December 13th.

25. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 19, 2024)

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

26. "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness" Book Study

Program: School Development Services

Dates: On-Going (Ends Feb 24, 2025)

New

Join us for an engaging six-session book study on "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt, where we will delve into the pressing issues of anxiety and mental health among today's youth. This thought-provoking book examines the impact of social media, cultural shifts, and educational practices on the emotional well-being of our students. As educators, understanding these unique challenges is crucial for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Haidt's insights will equip you with valuable strategies to foster resilience, support mental health, and enhance student engagement. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions, explore practical strategies to support anxious students. Participants are required to purchase their own copies of the book. Sign up today and be part of this vital conversation on mental health and education.

27. NYS LITERACY INITIATIVE: THE P-3 LITERACY INSTRUCTIONAL BEST PRACTICES

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Administrators and Literacy Leaders

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jan 7, 2025)

New

This event, which will be an in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and literacy leaders with an opportunity to learn about the P-3 Instructional Best Practices Tool to be utilized when reviewing instruction and making the required attestation per Education Law § 818. As per Education Law § 818, districts must reflect on the instructional best practicees and literacy curriculum for students in prekindergarten through third grade, ensuring literacy instruction and interventions align with the Commissioner's requirement of literacy instruction to be bases on the body of research know as the Science of Reading. At this event, the State Education Department(NYSED)staff, along with partner from WSWHE BOCES, will present on overview of the P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices. Participants will have time to walk through the resource, reflect on the implementation of the best practices, and consider the steps to complete the attestation process. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at our Ballard Road Conference center location.

28. Student Engagement and Cognitive Challenge

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Whitehall Staff Only

Dates: 1/8/2025

Participants will learn about three types of student engagement and explore several strategies to increase cognitive and emotional engagement while thinking through eight cognitive challenges.

29. Student Engagement and Cognitive Challenge

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Whitehall Staff Only

Dates: 1/8/2025

Participants will learn about three types of student engagement and explore several strategies to increase cognitive and emotional engagement while thinking through eight cognitive challenges.

30. High School Science Hands-on Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 1/13/2025

This session is intended for Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders. The session will provide a quick overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School, Science Investigations. In this half-day session, we will look at the outline of the investigations and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences for the recently released investigations. Attendees will have hands-on experience reviewing their specific investigations and collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

31. "Stolen Focus", by Johann Hari- Book Study

Program: School Development Services

Dates: On-Going (Ends Feb 24, 2025)

New

Join us for a compelling book study on "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari, exploring the profound impacts of digital distractions on our attention spans and mental well-being. This study delves into Hari's insightful exploration of how modern technology and constant connectivity are reshaping our ability to concentrate and stay focused. This book study also offers a structured approach for educators to earn CTLE hours while gaining valuable insights into the effects of digital distractions on students' learning and behavior. ***Participants should purchase their own book in advance*** Reading of chapters will be expected to be completed by each virtual meeting.

32. Regional SEL Cohort Meeting

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 1/14/2025

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Social Emotional Learning Group to develop and enrich curriculums, embed SEL in daily activities, and collaborate. As a group, we will discuss and begin to build a shared resource bank, and enhance resources aligned to the NY SEL Benchmarks. This group will meet 4 times throughout the school year to continue to build capacity in SEL.

33. School Library System Communication Coordinator Meeting - Library Program Showcase

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES Region

Dates: 1/14/2025

New

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

34. Student Engagement and Cognitive Challenge

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Granville Staff Only

Dates: 1/16/2025

Participants will learn about three types of student engagement and explore several strategies to increase cognitive and emotional engagement while thinking through eight cognitive challenges.

35. Unpacking the NYS Social Studies Framework

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Social Studies teachers

Dates: 1/22/2025

New

Looking to learn about or dive deeper into the NYS Social Studies Framework? Join us for a half day session in which educators will unpack the key components of the framework, discuss its implications for teaching, and begin to develop lesson plans that incorporate the Framework.

36. High School Science Hands-on Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2025

This session is intended for Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders. The session will provide a quick overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School, Science Investigations. In this half-day session, we will look at the outline of the investigations and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences for the recently released investigations. Attendees will have hands-on experience reviewing their specific investigations and collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

37. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jan 23, 2025)

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

38. STEM Cohort - In Person

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 1/27/2025

The STEM Cohort is a professional development opportunity for teachers and district leaders to deepen their understanding of STEM education. Participants will explore effective STEM lessons, units, and products, share resources, and learn from peers and experts in the field. Additionally, the cohort will focus on integrating the CSDF standards into their STEM units, ensuring alignment with curriculum expectations. New and existing members welcome!

39. Educational Technology Cohort - In Person

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 1/27/2025

The Educational Technology Cohort provides a platform for coaches, educators, and leaders from local school districts to collaborate and learn together. By focusing on the CSDF standards, the cohort will explore lessons, units, the latest educational technologies, curriculum alignment, and more.

40. Magic Media in Canva

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 1/28/2025

New

Learn how to use the magic media tools in Canva in this fast paced webinar. We will explore writing and image creation as well as tools that remove backgrounds, grab texts, and edit images with ease. Be ready to be wowed with what Canva CAN do!

41. New York State Alternate Assessment Training 2024-2025 - RETURNING TEACHERS ONLY

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Test Administrators

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jan 30, 2025)

Returning Test Administrators may complete the facilitated training on their own at their site. Training is required for all educators who are RETURNING to administer Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment in 2024-2025. The training at BOCES is a group facilitated training. Participants should bring laptops or tablets loaded with the Kite Student Portal in order to access the training site and to complete each section of the checklist. Please note Kite Client from previous years MUST be removed prior to installing Kite Student Portal. Please also bring earbuds or headphones for this training.

42. New York State Alternate Assessment Training 2024-2025 - RETURNING TEACHERS ONLY

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Test Administrators

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jan 30, 2025)

Returning Test Administrators may complete the facilitated training on their own at their site. Training is required for all educators who are RETURNING to administer Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment in 2024-2025. The training at BOCES is a group facilitated training. Participants should bring laptops or tablets loaded with the Kite Student Portal in order to access the training site and to complete each section of the checklist. Please note Kite Client from previous years MUST be removed prior to installing Kite Student Portal. Please also bring earbuds or headphones for this training.

43. Regional Health PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 2/3/2025

New

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Health PLC to develop and enrich curriculums, enhance resources and collectively build a Repository for our region while continuing to ensure lessons are aligned to NYS Learning Standards. Collectively the participants will build a bank of regional resources and assessments that will be shared to meet the needs of students throughout the region.

44. Model Schools Liaisons Meeting

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 2/4/2025

Join us to stay ahead of the curve in education technology! This cohort will meet quarterly to share insights, resources, and best practices related to new tech products, Google updates, and the evolving computer science and digital fluency standards. Let's collaborate to address the challenges and opportunities in our districts. We welcome your ideas and questions! Please contact Laurie Guyon, lguyon@wswheboces.org for more information or if you have any requests for the agenda

45. Collaborative Literacy Network- An Ongoing Conversation: The Critical role of Writing in the SOR Framework

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 2/4/2025

Join colleagues from across the region in this multi-disciplinary series aimed at supporting evidence-based literacy instruction across grades and contents. In this discussion we will discuss the critical role of writing within the Science of Reading framework and how writing integrates with reading development to enhance literacy skills in students. Our discussion will highlight how writing activities support and reinforce key reading concepts. Participants will include colleagues from Cap. Region, Questar III, HFM and WSWHE BOCES.

46. Thinking Routines

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Whitehall Staff Only

Dates: 2/5/2025

Participants will practice using multiple thinking routines that can be integrated into daily instructional experiences that help students to make meaning of concepts, ideas and texts across content areas.

47. Thinking Routines

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Whitehall Staff Only

Dates: 2/5/2025

Participants will practice using multiple thinking routines that can be integrated into daily instructional experiences that help students to make meaning of concepts, ideas and texts across content areas.

48. High School Science Hands-on Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 2/6/2025

This session is intended for Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders. The session will provide a quick overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School, Science Investigations. In this half-day session, we will look at the outline of the investigations and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences for the recently released investigations. Attendees will have hands-on experience reviewing their specific investigations and collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

49. High School Science Hands-on Investigations

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 2/6/2025

This session is intended for Earth & Space Science and Living Environment teachers and curriculum leaders. The session will provide a quick overview and structure for implementing the newly released New York State High School, Science Investigations. In this half-day session, we will look at the outline of the investigations and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences for the recently released investigations. Attendees will have hands-on experience reviewing their specific investigations and collaborating with colleagues to prepare for planning in-school implementations in home districts.

50. Thinking Routines

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Granville Staff Only

Dates: 2/13/2025

Participants will practice using multiple thinking routines that can be integrated into daily instructional experiences that help students to make meaning of concepts, ideas and texts across content areas.

51. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: On-Going (Ends Feb 20, 2025)

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

52. STEM Cohort - Virtual

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 2/27/2025

The STEM Cohort is a professional development opportunity for teachers and district leaders to deepen their understanding of STEM education. Participants will explore effective STEM lessons, units, and products, share resources, and learn from peers and experts in the field. Additionally, the cohort will focus on integrating the CSDF standards into their STEM units, ensuring alignment with curriculum expectations. New members welcome!

53. Educational Technology Cohort - Virtual

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 2/27/2025

The Educational Technology Cohort provides a platform for coaches, educators, and leaders from local school districts to collaborate and learn together. By focusing on the CSDF standards, the cohort will explore lessons, units, the latest educational technologies, curriculum alignment, and more.

54. Check Point Consortium Day 3

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Teachers of World Languages

Dates: On-Going (Ends Mar 4, 2025)

In this workshop, we will provide an overview of the revised standards and guidance for assessment creation, emphasizing alignment with NYSED requirements. We will also outline our plan for a regional exam, including the percentage breakdown and number of questions corresponding to NYSED guidance. Participants will have the opportunity to create sample questions using NYSED materials for each category, supported by insights from our recent workshop and webinar experiences.

55. Scaffolding Strategies

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Whitehall Staff Only

Dates: 3/5/2025

Participants will consider four elements (meaning, structure, language and knowledge) when determining the best scaffolding strategy to support student learning needs.

56. Scaffolding Strategies

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Whitehall Staff Only

Dates: 3/5/2025

Participants will consider four elements (meaning, structure, language and knowledge) when determining the best scaffolding strategy to support student learning needs.

57. Scaffolding Strategies

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Granville Staff Only

Dates: 3/6/2025

Participants will consider four elements (meaning, structure, language and knowledge) when determining the best scaffolding strategy to support student learning needs.

58. Using AI to Enhance Social Studies Instruction

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Audience: Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 3/18/2025

New

AI is an important tool that can enhance instruction. Join us as we delve into the use of AI in the Social Studies classroom. We will look at ways in which AI can save teachers time as well as look at the major issues surrounding the use of AI. Participants will leave with tools that can be used to enhance instruction and the beginnings of a plan to bring AI into their classroom in an ethical and positive way.

59. 10 Minute Computer Science/Digital Fluency Lessons and PLai Time

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 3/19/2025

This PD is split into two sessions that will be covered throughout the day. *****This offering is through CVES and will take place at the CVES Conference Center, Plattsburgh, NY** 10 Minute CS/DF Want to make learning fun while engaging your students in critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity? You can do so with a fun 10-minute activity! Discover exciting and effortless ways to integrate computer science and digital fluency standards into any subject with engaging bite-sized resources. These activities are not only educational but also enjoyable, making learning fun for your students! PLai Time Let's explore AI and how we can use it for all sorts of fun and engaging activities in the classroom. There's something for everyone, from advanced AI platforms to simple, hands-on activities. AI can be integrated into various subjects, from science and mathematics to language arts and social studies. Students can learn about algorithms, machine learning, and data analysis while working on their curriculum. By incorporating AI into the classroom, we can prepare students for the future and equip them with the skills needed today and tomorrow.

60. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 3/19/2025

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

61. STEM Cohort - In Person

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 3/25/2025

The STEM Cohort is a professional development opportunity for teachers and district leaders to deepen their understanding of STEM education. Participants will explore effective STEM lessons, units, and products, share resources, and learn from peers and experts in the field. Additionally, the cohort will focus on integrating the CSDF standards into their STEM units, ensuring alignment with curriculum expectations.

62. Educational Technology Cohort - In Person

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 3/25/2025

The Educational Technology Cohort provides a platform for coaches, educators, and leaders from local school districts to collaborate and learn together. By focusing on the CSDF standards, the cohort will explore lessons, units, the latest educational technologies, curriculum alignment, and more.

63. Regional SEL Cohort Meeting

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 3/27/2025

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Social Emotional Learning Group to develop and enrich curriculums, embed SEL in daily activities, and collaborate. As a group, we will discuss and begin to build a shared resource bank, and enhance resources aligned to the NY SEL Benchmarks. This group will meet 4 times throughout the school year to continue to build capacity in SEL.

64. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: On-Going (Ends Mar 27, 2025)

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

65. School Library System Communication Coordinator Meeting - Ken Shelton

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES Region

Dates: 4/2/2025

New

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

66. Dignity for all Students Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Apr 2, 2025)

Individuals must complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training workshop for educator certification in New York State. The training addresses harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention in schools. The length of the training is at least six clock hours and the cost is $100.
The goals of this workshop are to:
Understand the intent components, and operational definitions of the Dignity Act
Develop sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations
Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior
Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors
Understand diversity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases.
This workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.

67. Regional Health PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 4/4/2025

New

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Health PLC to develop and enrich curriculums, enhance resources and collectively build a Repository for our region while continuing to ensure lessons are aligned to NYS Learning Standards. Collectively the participants will build a bank of regional resources and assessments that will be shared to meet the needs of students throughout the region.

68. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Apr 7, 2025)

This online course will teach participants to report any suspected child abuse or maltreatment. In New York State, specific professionals are "mandated" by law to report cases of suspected child abuse and maltreatment. Participants will fulfill requirements mandated in the New York State Education Department Education Law Title VIII Article 130 Sub article 2 §6507 Administration by the Education Department Paragraph 3(a). This training is approved by NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

69. School Violence Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: On-Going (Ends Apr 8, 2025)

Project S.A.V.E. is a two-hour course that is required for certification of professionals who work in the schools in New York State. It was developed as a response to the ever-increasing violence in our schools. This workshop will provide school personnel with awareness of violence prevention and intervention skills and techniques that they can use.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

70. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: On-Going (Ends Apr 24, 2025)

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

71. STEM Cohort - Virtual

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 4/30/2025

The STEM Cohort is a professional development opportunity for teachers and district leaders to deepen their understanding of STEM education. Participants will explore effective STEM lessons, units, and products, share resources, and learn from peers and experts in the field. Additionally, the cohort will focus on integrating the CSDF standards into their STEM units, ensuring alignment with curriculum expectations.

72. Educational Technology Cohort - Virtual

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 4/30/2025

The Educational Technology Cohort provides a platform for coaches, educators, and leaders from local school districts to collaborate and learn together. By focusing on the CSDF standards, the cohort will explore lessons, units, the latest educational technologies, curriculum alignment, and more.

73. School Library System Communication Coordinator Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: School Librarians in the WSWHE BOCES Region

Dates: 5/15/2025

New

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

74. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 22, 2025)

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

75. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 6/2/2025

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

76. Child Abuse Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking Certification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 2, 2025)

This online course will teach participants to report any suspected child abuse or maltreatment. In New York State, specific professionals are "mandated" by law to report cases of suspected child abuse and maltreatment. Participants will fulfill requirements mandated in the New York State Education Department Education Law Title VIII Article 130 Sub article 2 §6507 Administration by the Education Department Paragraph 3(a). This training is approved by NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

77. School Violence Training

Program: School Development Services

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 3, 2025)

Project S.A.V.E. is a two-hour course that is required for certification of professionals who work in the schools in New York State. It was developed as a response to the ever-increasing violence in our schools. This workshop will provide school personnel with awareness of violence prevention and intervention skills and techniques that they can use.
The training is 2 hours and the cost is $40.

78. Regional Health PLC

Program: Teacher & Leader Development Service

Dates: 6/5/2025

New

In this session, participants will collaborate as a Regional Health PLC to develop and enrich curriculums, enhance resources and collectively build a Repository for our region while continuing to ensure lessons are aligned to NYS Learning Standards. Collectively the participants will build a bank of regional resources and assessments that will be shared to meet the needs of students throughout the region.

79. STEM Cohort - In Person

Program: Model Schools Program

Dates: 6/5/2025

The STEM Cohort is a professional development opportunity for teachers and district leaders to deepen their understanding of STEM education. Participants will explore effective STEM lessons, units, and products, share resources, and learn from peers and experts in the field. Additionally, the cohort will focus on integrating the CSDF standards into their STEM units, ensuring alignment with curriculum expectations.

80. Dignity for all Students Certification Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: Those seeking certicification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 10, 2025)

Individuals must complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training workshop for educator certification in New York State. The training addresses harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention in schools. The length of the training is at least six clock hours and the cost is $100.
The goals of this workshop are to:
Understand the intent components, and operational definitions of the Dignity Act
Develop sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations
Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior
Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors
Understand diversity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases.
This workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.

81. NYS Mandated Harassment Prevention Training

Program: School Development Services

Audience: School District Staff

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 26, 2025)

This workshop is intended for all school employees, and will address harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, the status of being transgender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Due to regulatory compliance, the BOCES will make contact with districts, when necessary, to obtain the Harassment Policy specific to each district to ensure compliance. Participants should seek the permission of their superintendent to attend this training. Permission is required to attend. The registrant will be sent a link to participate in this session through a virtual platform 24 hours prior to the session date.

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