1. West Seneca CSD: Allendale ES: Destiny Library Manager Initial Training for School Library Clerk

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Allendale & West Elementary School Library Clerk

Dates: 10/18/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Registration, review of WNYRIC Library Automation Cooperative Service (CoSer); Review of logging into (via Active Directory), navigating, and using help systems (online, on-page, Destiny Discover Help Center, Collections Help Center, Follett Community) in and associated with Destiny Library Manager; Circulation and Patrons: Overview of patron management in Back Office nightly, SIF automation process from PowerSchool for students; yearly Active Directory staff extract from Rick Wloch; setup in Admin and in Destiny Discover's Admin area; Circulation (check outs, check ins, renewals, holds, lost copies); Generating common library and patron reports; Overview of patron empowerment/instructional features in Destiny Discover impacted by or impacting library management including reviews, wish lists (purchasing suggestions from patrons), My Stuff (transaction record, history), Collections (Destiny Discover) and resource lists (Back Office); Questions and answers

2. Falconer CSD: Fenner ES: Destiny Library Manager Catalog Training for School Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Fenner Elementary School Library Aide

Dates: 10/23/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including Adding titles and copies to the catalog through copy cataloging (district records, Alliance Plus, Alliance AV, and Z-sources), importing MARC records (including Titlewave integration options for Follett School Solutions content orders), editing copy records, duplicating copy records, deleting title and copy records, and generating common library reports. Questions and answers.

3. Springville-GI CSD: Colden ES: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Library Training for SLMS

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Springville HS and Colden/Springville ES Elementary SLMS

Dates: 10/24/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including a discussion of options for updating the configuration of OverDrive eBook/digital audiobook platform integration with Destiny Library Manager in each of the 4 school library catalogs in the district.

4. Akron CSD: Akron MS and HS: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Library Reconfiguration Follow-Up Training for SLMS & Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Akron Middle School & High School SLMS

Dates: 10/25/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including additional considerations of features/functions in Destiny Library Manager that will assist both with dividing the existing MS-HS library catalog into 2 separate library catalogs (1 MS library catalog [existing statistics, transactions, and histories will be retained] and 1 HS library catalog [new catalog under new DLM license]) and with continued genrefication of the MS and the HS fiction collections. We will also discuss reviewing the status of the partial Akron MS library catalog and begin to copy HS collections over to the HS catalog.

5. Dunkirk City SD: Dunkirk Secondary: Destiny Library Manager Training for Teacher and Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Dunkirk Secondary School Library Teacher and Aide

Dates: 10/27/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Topic(s): Overview of all Destiny Library Manager modules: Destiny Discover, Collections, Home, Dashboard, Catalog, Circulation, Reports, Admin and My Info. Registration, review of WNYRIC Library Automation Cooperative Service (CoSer), establishment of access for attendees to Destiny Library Manager; Overview of, logging into, navigating, and using help systems (online, on-page, Destiny Discover Help Center, Collections Help Center, Follett Community) in and associated with Destiny Library Manager; Searching for titles including by reading measures (Lexiles, Accelerated Reader levels, vendor-provided reading and interest levels), eBooks/audiobooks (OverDrive Learning Resource (E2CCB), MackinVIA), E2CCB SLS-provided Gale Virtual Reference Library, etc. titles), web sites via WebPath Express and in Back Office only, via Standards search, online databases via One Search in the Destiny Discover and in Destiny Back Office. Accessing the Destiny Discover Chrome Extension and the Destiny mobile apps (Destiny Discover mobile app and Destiny Back Office mobile app [iOS and Android tablets and phones only, not yet Chromebooks]; Overview of patron empowerment/instructional features including reviews, wish lists purchasing suggestions from patrons), My Stuff (transaction record, history), Collections (Destiny Discover) and resource lists (Back Office); Adding titles and copies to the catalog through copy cataloging (district records, Alliance Plus, Alliance AV & Z-sources), including where collections are genrefied based on call number prefixes, importing MARC records (including Titlewave integration options), editing copy records, duplicating copy records, deleting title and copy records; Circulation and Patrons: Overview of patron management in Back Office nightly eSchoolData student extracts and yearly Active Directory staff extracts); setup in Admin and in Destiny Discover's Admin area; Circulation (check outs, check ins, renewals, holds, lost copies); Generating common library and patron reports; Questions and answers

6. Springville-Griffith Institute CSD: Springville MS: Destiny Library Manager Initial Training for SLMS

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Springville Middle School Library Media Specialist

Dates: 10/30/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Registration, review of WNYRIC Library Automation Cooperative Service (CoSer), establishment of access for attendees to Destiny Library Manager; Overview of, logging into (via Google Single Sign-On (SSO)), navigating, and using help systems (online, on-page, Destiny Discover Help Center, Collections Help Center, Follett Community) in and associated with Destiny Library Manager; Searching for titles including by reading measures (Lexiles; vendor-provided reading and interest levels), eBooks/audiobooks (OverDrive integration; E2CCB BOCES SLS-provided Gale Virtual Reference Library eBooks, etc.), web sites via WebPath Express, online databases via One Search in the Destiny Discover and in Destiny Back Office. Accessing the Destiny Discover Chrome Extension and the Destiny mobile apps (Destiny Discover mobile app and Destiny Back Office mobile app [iOS and Android tablets and phones only, not yet Chromebooks]; Overview of patron empowerment/instructional features including reviews, make a wish/wish lists (purchasing suggestions from patrons), My Stuff (transaction record, history), Collections (Destiny Discover) and resource lists (Back Office); Adding titles and copies to the catalog through copy cataloging (district records, Alliance Plus, and Z-sources), importing MARC records (including Titlewave integration options for Follett School Solutions content orders), edting title records (focus on local notes and subjects), editing copy records, duplicating copy records, deleting title and copy records. Genrefication review; Circulation and Patrons: Overview of patron management in Back Office nightly, PowerSchool student and extracts; setup in Admin and in Destiny Discover's Admin area; Circulation (check outs, check ins, renewals, holds, lost copies); Generating common library and patron reports; Questions and answers

7. Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD: Woodrow ES: Destiny Library Manager Follow Up Training for School Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Library Aide

Dates: 11/2/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Adding titles and copies to the catalog through copy cataloging (district records, Alliance Plus, and Z-sources), importing MARC records (including Titlewave integration options), editing copy records, duplicating copy records, deleting title and copy records. Generating common library reports such as spine labels, the Collection Statistics - Summary report to have an awareness of the standard call number prefixes in use, the weeding log, etc.

8. WNYRIC Library Automation (Follett) - Follow-up Collection Review and clean-up using Destiny @ Chapman ES, Randolph CSD

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: SLMS [Building]

Dates: 11/2/2023

Follett

Closed

Agenda to be sent under separate header

9. Akron CSD: Akron MS and HS: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Library Reconfiguration Follow-Up Training for SLMS & Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Akron Middle School & High School SLMS

Dates: 11/3/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including additional considerations of features/functions in Destiny Library Manager that will assist both with dividing the existing MS-HS library catalog into 2 separate library catalogs (1 MS library catalog [existing statistics, transactions, and histories will be retained] and 1 HS library catalog [new catalog under new DLM license]) and with continued genrefication of the MS and the HS fiction collections. We will also discuss reviewing the status of the partial Akron MS library catalog, copy HS Collections to the high school catalog and remove them from the middle school catalog, etc.

10. Akron CSD: Akron MS and HS: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Library Reconfiguration Follow-Up Training for SLMS & Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Akron Middle School & High School SLMS

Dates: 11/8/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including additional considerations of features/functions in Destiny Library Manager that will assist both with dividing the existing MS-HS library catalog into 2 separate library catalogs (1 MS library catalog [existing statistics, transactions, and histories will be retained] and 1 HS library catalog [new catalog under new DLM license]) and with continued genrefication of the MS and the HS fiction collections. We will also further discuss the status of the partial Akron MS library catalog, copying HS Collections to the high school catalog and removing them from the middle school catalog, and other outstanding issues in both library catalogs.

11. Akron CSD: Akron MS and HS: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Library Reconfiguration Follow-Up Training for SLMS & Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Akron Middle School & High School SLMS

Dates: 11/15/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including concluding considerations in the MS and HS library catalogs both in terms of the library reconfigurations and the genrefication of both collections.

12. WNYRIC Library Automation (OPALS) - Follow-Up Orientation @ Hinsdale CSD

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Itinerant Librarian

Dates: 11/16/2023

OPALS

Closed

Agenda and other information sent under separate email header.

13. WNYRIC Library Automation (Follett) - Follow-up Review and clean-up using Destiny (New staff) @ Fillmore CSD

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: SLMS

Dates: 11/17/2023

Follett

Closed

Agenda to be sent under separate header.

14. WNYRIC Library Automation (Follett) - Follow-up Review and clean-up using Destiny (New staff) @ Cattaraugus-Little Valley CSD

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: SLMS

Dates: 11/20/2023

Follett

Closed

Agenda to be sent under separate header - elementary will be in the AM and MSHS will be in the PM (3 hours/site)

15. WNYRIC Library Automation (OPALS) - Initial paraprofessional training @ Bolivar ES

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Library Paraprofessional

Dates: 11/27/2023

OPALS

Closed

Agenda to be sent under separate email.

16. Akron CSD: Akron MS and HS: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Library Reconfiguration Follow-Up Training for SLMS & Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Akron Middle School & High School SLMS

Dates: 11/28/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including a status meeting with district administrators and final considerations in the MS and HS library catalogs both in terms of the library reconfigurations and the genrefication of both collections.

17. CSLO-LewPort eDoctrina

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 11/28/2023

eDoctrina Assessments

18. CSLO-LewPort eDoctrina

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 11/28/2023

eDoctrina Assessments

19. CSLO- West Seneca HS eDoctrina/Nearpod

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 11/30/2023

eDoctrina and Nearpod Training

20. Akron CSD: Akron MS and HS: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Library Reconfiguration Follow-Up Training for SLMS & Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Akron Middle School & High School SLMS

Dates: 12/4/2023

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including a review of the copy categories, sublocations, library policies, the collection statistics summary, and more to ensure that all needed areas of both library catalogs are standardized and accurate.

21. WNYRIC Library Automation (OPALS) - Catalog cleanup and reports @ Scio CSD

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: SLMS [Building]

Dates: 12/4/2023

OPALS

Closed

Catalog cleanup and copy cataloging ; vendor configuration ; SLS director on site as well for weeding of collection using OPALS.

22. CSLO- West Seneca Quizizz and Instructional Technology

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/6/2023

West Seneca Quizizz and Instructional Technology

23. CSLO- West Seneca Quizizz and Instructional Technology

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/6/2023

West Seneca Quizizz and Instructional Technology

24. WNYRIC Library Automation (OPALS) - Catalog cleanup (part 2) @ Scio CSD

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: SLMS [Building]

Dates: 12/8/2023

OPALS

Closed

Catalog cleanup and copy cataloging ; vendor configuration (scholastic) ; BESTMARC training

25. Frontier Blasdell Elementary: eDoctrina and CBT Resources

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/8/2023

eDoctrina and CBT Resources

26. CSLO- West Seneca eDoctrina

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/12/2023

eDoctrina work

27. CSLO- West Seneca eDoctrina

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/12/2023

eDoctrina work

28. WNYRIC Library Automation (Follett) - Initial paraprofessional training @ Whitesville CSD

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Library Paraprofessional

Dates: 12/14/2023

Follett

Closed

Agenda to be sent under separate email.

29. Frontier Cloverbank: Lumio

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/14/2023

SMART Notebook/Lumio

30. Frontier Cloverbank: eDoctrina

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/14/2023

eDoctrina

31. Frontier Cloverbank: Technology Accessibility

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/14/2023

Technology Accessibility

32. WNYRIC Library Automation (OPALS) - Catalog cleanup @ Prospect ES, Salamanca

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: SLMS [Building]

Dates: 12/15/2023

OPALS

Closed

Catalog cleanup and copy cataloging ; vendor configuration (scholastic) ; BESTMARC training

33. Frontier Big Tree Elementary: Lumio/SMART Notebook

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/20/2023

Lumio/SMART Notebook

34. Frontier Big Tree Elementary: Special Education Accessibility

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/20/2023

Special Education Accessibility

35. Frontier Big Tree Elementary: eDoctrina Assessments

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 12/20/2023

eDoctrina Assessments

36. Niagara Falls City SD: GJ Mann ES: Destiny Library Manager Initial Training for School Library Associate

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: GJ Mann Library Associate

Dates: 1/3/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Registration, overview of WNYRIC Library Automation Cooperative Service (CoSer), establishment of access for attendee to Destiny Library Manager; Overview of, logging into, navigating, and using help systems (online and on-page, Destiny Discover Help Center, Collections Help Center) in and associated with Destiny Library Manager; Searching for titles including by reading measures (including Lexile measures), copies, eBooks (Follett eBooks, GoGo Library eBooks, ON BOCES SLS-provided eBooks from Rosen), web sites via WebPath Express, online databases via One Search in the Destiny Discover search interface and in Destiny Back Office, Accessing the Destiny Discover Chrome Extension and the Destiny mobile apps (Destiny Discover mobile app and the Destiny Back Office mobile app [both for iOS and Android tablets and phones only, not Chromebooks]); Overview of patron empowerment/instructional features including reviews, the transaction record and history, Collections (Destiny Discover) and resource lists (Back Office); A review of the Collection Statistics - Summary report for an overview of library collections in the library catalog. Editing copy records, deleting copy records. Circulation and Patrons: Overview of automated patron management (automated student data through SIF and automated staff extracts via PowerSchool] and global deletions of Inactive students. Setup in Admin the Lori Moskaluk completed that affects circulation; Circulation (check outs, check ins, renewals, holds, lost copies); Circulation: A review of check outs, check ins, renewals, holds, fines, lost copies; Generating common library and patron reports; Questions and answers

37. Akron CSD: Akron MS and HS: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Library Genrefication Follow-Up Training for SLMS & Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Akron Middle School & High School SLMS

Dates: 1/5/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including a review of copy categories and sublocations features for genrefying the graphic novels and biography collections.

38. TeachingBooks Webinar

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Dates: 1/9/2024

Gain impactful insight into the titles you choose for your collections, displays, storytimes, and even faceout books. Join us to learn how list analysis can assist when examining the genre, recency, and cultural classifications represented in your collections.

39. Frontier HS Special Education Technology Accessibility

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/11/2024

Frontier HS Special Education Technology Accessibility

40. Frontier HS Special Education Technology Accessibility

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/11/2024

Frontier HS Special Education Technology Accessibility

41. Frontier HS Special Education Technology Accessibility

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/11/2024

Frontier HS Special Education Technology Accessibility

42. WNYRIC Library Automation (Follett) - New staff @ Wellsville MS

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 1/12/2024

Follett

Closed

Agenda to be sent under separate header.

43. Tonawanda City SD: Tonawanda ES: Destiny Library Manager Initial Training for Teacher in the Library

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Tonawanda Elementary School Teacher working in the School Library

Dates: 1/12/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Registration, overview of WNYRIC Library Automation Cooperative Service (CoSer), establishment of access for attendee to Destiny Library Manager; Overview of, logging into, navigating, and using help systems (online and on-page, Destiny Discover Help Center, Collections Help Center) in and associated with Destiny Library Manager; Searching for titles including by reading measures (including Lexile measures), copies, eBooks (Lightbox Interactive eBooks (Follett), 1 Follett digital audiobook), web sites via WebPath Express, online databases via One Search in the Destiny Discover search interface and in Destiny Back Office, Accessing the Destiny Discover Chrome Extension and the Destiny mobile apps (Destiny Discover mobile app and the Destiny Back Office mobile app [both for iOS and Android tablets and phones only, not Chromebooks]); Overview of patron empowerment/instructional features including reviews, the transaction record and history, Collections (Destiny Discover) and resource lists (Back Office); A review of the Collection Statistics - Summary report for an overview of library collections in the library catalog. Circulation and Patrons: Overview of automated patron management (automated student data through automated student eSchoolData extract and the automated staff NVision extract] and global deletions of Inactive students. Setup in Admin that Marie Volpe-Bailey completed that affects circulation; Circulation (check outs, check ins, renewals, holds, lost copies); Generating common library and patron reports; Questions and answers

44. Springville-Griffith Institute CSD: Springville MS: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Training for SLMS

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Springville MS SLMS

Dates: 1/19/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager.

45. Frontier Big Tree Elementary: Lumio

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/23/2024

SMART Notebook/Lumio

46. Frontier Big Tree Elementary: Canva

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/23/2024

Canva

47. Frontier Big Tree Elementary: CBT Refresher

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/23/2024

CBT Refresher

48. CSLO Maryvale HS: SMART/Lumio Training

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/25/2024

SMART/Lumio Training

49. CSLO Maryvale HS: SMART/Lumio Training

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/25/2024

SMART/Lumio Training

50. CSLO Maryvale HS: SMART/Lumio Training

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/26/2024

SMART/Lumio Training

51. CSLO Maryvale HS: SMART/Lumio Training

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/26/2024

SMART/Lumio Training

52. CSLO- West Seneca CSD 5th Grade Social Studies

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 1/31/2024

5th Grade Social Studies Technology Integration

53. Frontier Middle School World Languages Technology Day

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 2/2/2024

Frontier Middle School World Languages Technology Day with Brian Blaszak

54. WNYRIC Library Automation (OPALS) - Initial paraprofessional training @ Pioneer CSD (Delevan ES)

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Library Paraprofessional

Dates: 2/2/2024

OPALS

Closed

Agenda to be sent under separate email.

55. Frontier High School World Languages Technology Day

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 2/8/2024

Frontier High School World Languages Technology Day with Brian Blaszak

56. Frontier Big Tree Elementary- eDoctrina CBT

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 2/9/2024

eDoctrina CBT

57. Frontier Canva Big Tree AM Session

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 2/13/2024

Introduction to Canva

58. Frontier Canva Big Tree PM Session

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 2/13/2024

Introduction to Canva

59. Lockport City SD: Charles Upson ES: Destiny Library Manager Initial Training for School Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Charles Upson Elementary School Library Aide

Dates: 2/15/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Registration, review of WNYRIC Library Automation Cooperative Service (CoSer), establishment of access for attendee to Destiny Library Manager; Review of logging into (via Google Single Sign-On (SSO)), navigating, and using help systems (online, on-page, Destiny Discover Help Center, Collections Help Center, Follett Community) in and associated with Destiny Library Manager; Searching for titles including by reading measures (Fountas and Pinnell reading measures and vendor-provided reading and interest levels), eBooks/audiobooks (Follett eBooks, Lightbox interactive eBooks; Orleans/Niagara BOCES SLS-provided Gale Virtual Reference Library, Rosen, etc. eBooks), web sites via WebPath Express and in Back Office only, online databases via One Search in the Destiny Discover and in Destiny Back Office. Accessing the Destiny Discover Chrome Extension and the Destiny mobile apps (Destiny Discover mobile app and Destiny Back Office mobile app [iOS and Android tablets and phones only, not yet Chromebooks]; Overview of patron empowerment/instructional features including reviews, wish lists (purchasing suggestions from patrons), My Stuff (transaction record, history), Collections (Destiny Discover) and resource lists (Back Office); Circulation and Patrons: Overview of patron management in Back Office nightly, automated eSchoolData student and 1 yearly staff extract that the district technology team provides to WNYRIC Library Services for import; setup in Admin and in Destiny Discover's Admin area; Circulation (check outs, check ins, renewals, holds, lost copies); Generating common library and patron reports; Questions and answers

60. High School Librarians Professional Learning Community

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 2/27/2024

A professional learning community (PLC) is a team of educators who share ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential. Most PLCs operate within a school building or across a district. They can be organized by grade level, content area or an entire teaching staff. This will not be another meeting, but a collaborative workshop where high school librarians can meet and discuss new young adult literature, effective teaching and programs in the high school library, and professional reflection. This is the second of 2 sessions for the 2023-2024 school year.

61. Frontier Canva Big Tree AM Session

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 2/28/2024

Introduction to Canva

62. Frontier Canva Big Tree AM Session PART 2

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 2/28/2024

Introduction to Canva, Part 2

63. TC2023-W Supporting Your Emotional Well-being as an Educator

Program: Western New York Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 3/4/2024 to 3/18/2025

We talk and hear about it every day. Even the veteran teacher is feeling the pressure in today's difficult times. Your social well-being is important as we move through the changes of these times. During this 12-hour workshop we will get the conversation started by discussing what districts are doing for their staff, what you can do to help your colleagues and what you can personally to bounce back from difficulties to be the resilient person that we all strive to be. Hours/CTLE: 12 Cost: $0 Dates: March 4 - 18, 2025 Location: online asynchronous* Instructor: Kathy Halter * *The instructor will email a link to the course on the start date. You have until the end date to complete the course at your own pace.

64. Follett/WNYRIC Library Automation WNY Users Conference 2024

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Erie 1 BOCES, Orleans-Niagara, Erie 2 CCB, and Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Region School Library Media Specialists, Library Paraprofessionals only

Dates: 3/7/2024

Closed

Objective(s): Gain awareness of helpful features and techniques in Destiny Library Manager to increase student achievement; Refine knowledge of methods for using Destiny Library Manager to enhance the instructional and management capabilities that the school library program offers its school community; Increase awareness and knowledge of various features and functions in Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Discover, Collections, Destiny Discover Engage, Titlewave (including the Diversity Analysis tool), and Follett digital content for curriculum and management needs.

Topic(s): Destiny Library Manager (versions 20.0-21.0), Destiny Discover, Collections, eBooks/Digital Resources, Destiny Library Manager's associated digital content solutions (WebPath Express, One Search, etc.), reports and other library management options in Destiny Library Manager, and Titlewave. Sessions to include a Welcome and General Session; a What's New in Destiny Library Manager and What's Coming session; a choice of 1 morning breakout session and 1 afternoon breakout session (Preparing for the New User Experience session, Excavating Statistics session, Destiny Library Manager Q & A session, or Follett Content: Diversity Analysis Overview & New Titlewave Options session); and a Closing Session: General Q & A, closing comments/evaluation.

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65. West Seneca CSD: East MS: Destiny Library Manager Professional Development for School Library Clerks

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: West Seneca CSD School Library Clerks

Dates: 3/8/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest provided by the SLMS who is the department coordinator and the Library Clerks on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including the most recent feature updates in Destiny Discover and in Destiny Back Office (including the new user experience coming by summer 2024), additional information on temporary check outs for uncataloged items, reports (including overdue email notices), Add Title follow-up questions (multiple series title choices), etc.

66. CSLO Maryvale Primary- Canva/Sites

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 3/8/2024

Canva/Sites

67. CSLO-West Seneca CSD eDoctrina/CBT Work

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 3/15/2024

eDoctrina/CBT work

68. Fredonia CSD: Fredonia IS: Destiny Library Manager Initial Training for School Library Teaching Assistant

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Fredonia IS Library Teaching Assistant

Dates: 3/15/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Registration, overview of WNYRIC Library Automation Cooperative Service (CoSer), establishment of access for attendee to Destiny Library Manager; Overview of, logging into, navigating, & using help systems (online and on-page, Destiny Discover Help Center, Collections Help Center) in and associated with Destiny Library Manager; Overview of, logging into, navigating, & using help systems (online and on-page, Destiny Discover Help Center, Collections Help Center) in and associated with Destiny Library Manager; Searching for titles (including by Accelerated Reader levels, Gale Virtual Reference Library, Follett eBooks), copies, educator-selected web sites via WebPath Express and online databases via One Search in the Destiny Discover search interface (the library catalog) and in Destiny Back Office (the library management interface), as well as the apps (both Destiny Discover and Destiny Back Office). A review the call number sections in the library and the call number prefixes in use in Destiny for each collection (based on searches and a review of the Collection Statistics - Summary report); Overview of patron empowerment/instructional features including reviews, recommendations, wish list suggestions for library purchases, My Info (transaction record, recommendations), Collections (Destiny Discover) and resource lists (Destiny Back Office); Adding titles and copies to the catalog via copy cataloging (district records, Alliance Plus, Alliance AV, Z-sources), importing MARC records (including Titlewave integration options), editing copy records, duplicating copy records, and deleting title and copy records; Overview of automation of patron management in Destiny Library Manager (overnight, automated student and staff extracts from PowerSchool). Overview of library policies, calendar, and site configuration and how the settings affect circulation; Circulation basics (check outs, check ins, holds, fines, renewals, copy status, patron status); Generating common library and patron reports. Questions & answers.

69. Maryvale UFSD: Maryvale Primary: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Training for School Library Teacher

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Maryvale Primary School library teacher

Dates: 3/25/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager. Inventory training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs.

70. Innovate, Integrate, Lead: School Librarians at the Forefront of the AI Revolution New Date*

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Dates: 4/10/2024

ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI have burst into our lives as a disruptive new technology. It is critical that school libraries lead the way in educating students, parents, and our colleagues on how this technology works and how to best work with it. In this full day statewide PD session (hosted by your local School Library System and facilitated via zoom) we will learn more about how it works and how we can use it to boost our existing work.

71. CSLO- Eden Elementary Grade 4 CBT/eDoctrina

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 4/12/2024

Grade 4 CBT/eDoctrina

72. North Tonawanda City SD: North Tonawanda HS: Destiny Library Manager Follow-Up Training for School Library Teacher

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: North Tonawanda High School library teacher

Dates: 4/15/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including on genrefication of the library collection using Follett School Solutions' recommended best practice for genrefication in employing sublocations (for searching/access, reporting, inventory, etc.) and copy categories (for genre-specific statistics).

73. Frontier Middle School Special Education and Technology Accessibility

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 4/25/2024

Special Education and Technology Accessibility

74. Frontier Middle School Special Education and Technology Accessibility

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 4/25/2024

Special Education and Technology Accessibility

75. Frontier MS World Languages Technology Resource Day

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 4/26/2024

Frontier MS World Langauge Technology Resource Day

76. OPALS/WNYRIC Library Automation WNY Users Webinar 2024 via Zoom

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Region School Library Media Specialists, Library Paraprofessionals only

Dates: 4/26/2024

OPALS

Webinar

User Conference

Objective(s): Increase awareness of beneficial features and techniques within OPALS to bolster student achievement; Enhance understanding of strategies for leveraging OPALS to augment the instructional and managerial capacities of the school library program for the school community; Expand familiarity and expertise with diverse features and functionalities in OPALS, catering to curriculum and management requirements. Zoom URL to be mailed out to all registered attendees the day prior to the event(s).

77. Cleveland Hill UFSD: Cleveland Hill Middle/High School: Destiny Library Manager Inventory Training for the School Library Media Specialist & School Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Cleveland Hill Middle/High School Library Media Specialist and Library Aide

Dates: 4/30/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager; inventory review training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs. We will discuss related needs including weeding and continued genrefication, as well.

78. Cheektowaga CSD: Cheektowaga MS and HS: Destiny Library Manager Inventory/Year-End Training for School Library Media Specialist

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Cheektowaga MS-HS Library Media Specialist

Dates: 5/1/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager. Inventory training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs.

79. Cleveland Hill UFSD: Cleveland Hill Middle/High School: Destiny Library Manager Inventory Training for the School Library Media Specialist & School Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Cleveland Hill Middle/High School Library Media Specialist and Library Aide

Dates: 5/1/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager; inventory review training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs. We will discuss related needs including weeding and continued genrefication, as well.

80. Frontier HS World Languages Technology Resource Day

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 5/6/2024

Technology Resource Day

81. Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD: Woodrow Wilson ES: Destiny Library Manager Inventory/Year-End Training for School Library Aide

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Library Aide

Dates: 5/6/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager. Inventory training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs.

82. Communication Coordinator and Council Meeting

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Library Media Specialsts

Dates: 5/13/2024

The main function of the communication coordinators (individually and as a group) is to provide two-way communication between the member libraries and the school library system. The communication coordinator meetings will share information on system programs, procedures, data collection, and provide professional development. They will also bring the needs of school library system users (students, faculty and administrators) to the attention of the school library system council and director. The School Library System Council will work with the director to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service; approve the annual system budget and the system's annual report; and evaluate the system's services. The Communication Coordinators meeting will be held from 8:30-2:30. The Council will meet from 2:30-3:00. These meetings are open to all library staff. If you are a Communication Coordinator or Council member and you cannot attend a scheduled Communication Coordinators meeting, you are encouraged to send another LMS from your district in your absence.

83. CSLO eDoctrina Assessments

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 5/16/2024

eDoctrina Assessments

84. Friendship Class Teams May 23 2024

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Audience: School administrators

Dates: 5/23/2024

Overview of the features of Microsoft Class Teams

85. WNYRIC Library Automation (Follett) - End of Year activities using Destiny (New staff) @ Fillmore CSD

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: SLMS

Dates: 5/30/2024

Follett

Agenda to be sent under separate header.

86. North Tonawanda City SD: North Tonawanda HS: Destiny Library Manager Inventory/Year-End Training for School Library Teacher

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: North Tonawanda HS Library Teacher

Dates: 6/10/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager, including genrefication. Inventory training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs.

87. North Tonawanda City SD: North Tonawanda MS: Destiny Library Manager Inventory/Year-End Training for School Library Media Specialist

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: North Tonawanda MS Library Media Specialist

Dates: 6/10/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager. Inventory training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs.

88. Cheektowaga CSD: Union East ES: Destiny Library Manager Inventory/Year-End Training for School Library Teacher

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Union East Library Teacher

Dates: 6/11/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager. Inventory training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs.

89. LewPort Google

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 6/12/2024

Google

90. LewPort Google

Program: CSLO/Model Schools In-District

Dates: 6/12/2024

Google

91. Niagara Wheatfield CSD: Tuscarora: Destiny Library Manager Inventory/Year-End Training for School Library Media Specialist

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Tuscarora IS Library Media Specialist

Dates: 6/12/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager. Inventory training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs.

92. Lockport City SD: Aaron A. Mossell JHS: Destiny Library Manager Inventory/Year-End Training for School Library Media Specialist and Library Aides

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Aaron A. Mossell JHS Library Media Specialist & Library Aides

Dates: 6/13/2024

Destiny Library Manager

Closed

Questions and answers to include topics of interest based on issues, concerns and/or training needs that have arisen from ongoing use of Destiny Library Manager. Inventory training specifically including: Generating and dealing with catalog maintenance reports to prepare for inventory; reviewing the differences between a partial inventory and a full inventory; using a Chrombebook or laptop with a circulation scanner attached to conduct the inventory or inventories; starting an inventory; conducting the inventory or inventories, including alert messages and how to deal with the indicated issues; discussing what finalizing an inventory entails. Reminder: Inventory may be conducted while circulation and other ongoing library management work occurs.

93. WNYRIC Online Academy Miktuk: AI Basics for Education

Program: Online Academy

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/1/2024

ONLINE COURSE ONLY

WORTH 3 PD HOURS

Closed

This online only course worth 3 PD hours will cover the basics of AI (artificial intelligence) in education. The following topics will be covered: understanding AI fundamentals, ethical and social implications of AI, and AI applications in education. This asynchronous online course will run from 7/1/24 - 8/19/24.

94. WNYRIC Online Academy Miktuk: Book Study: Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life The ChatGPT Guide for Educators by Mary Howard

Program: Online Academy

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/1/2024

ONLINE COURSE ONLY

WORTH 8 PD HOURS

Closed

This online only book study worth 8 PD hours will explore the book Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life The ChatGPT Guide for Educators by Mary Howard; Mary Howard is a local WNY teacher. This will start with the why of AI (artificial intelligence) and take the readers through strategies and tips for using AI to streamline their teacher life. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book for this book study. Here is a link to copy and paste into a web browser to see the correct book to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Intelligence-Streamline-Your-Teacher/dp/B0CT9Q63Y4 The link is from Amazon and you may see a preview of the book. The book may be purchased from any seller. This asynchronous online course will run from 7/1/24 to 8/19/24.

95. WNYRIC Online Academy Miktuk: Canva Basics for Beginners

Program: Online Academy

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/1/2024

ONLINE COURSE ONLY

WORTH 3 PD HOURS

Closed

This online only course worth 3 PD hours will explore the basics of Canva, which is a free web creation and collaboration app for the classroom and beyond in education. This course will cover what Canva is and ways to start using it in your classroom. This asynchronous online course will run from 7/1/24 to 8/19/24.

96. WNYRIC Online Academy Miktuk: Strategies for Making AI a Friend in the Classroom and Not Just an Adversary

Program: Online Academy

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/1/2024

ONLINE COURSE ONLY

WORTH 3 PD HOURS

Closed

This online only course worth 3 PD hours will facilitate the exploration of strategies for making AI (artificial intelligence) a friend in the classroom and not just an adversary. This asynchronous online course will run from 7/1/24 - 8/19/24.

97. WNYRIC Online Academy Miktuk: Tips for Classroom Management

Program: Online Academy

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/1/2024

ONLINE COURSE ONLY

WORTH 3 PD HOURS

Closed

Before the next school year (2024-2025) starts, this online only course worth 3 PD hours will facilitate participants with reflecting and organizing their thoughts with tips for classroom management for the upcoming school year '24 to ‘25. This asynchronous online course will run from 7/1/24 to 8/19/24.

98. Site Visit/Training (MediaFlex OPALS) @ Olean SHS

Program: School Library Systems and Library Automation

Audience: Current users of the OPALS ILS (SLMS and paraprofessionals as invited)

Dates: 7/8/2024

OPALS

Closed

Training of new/returning library personnel - Agenda sent under separate cover.

99. Behavior Solutions - Policy Consortium: Understanding NYS Education Regs & Implementing Evidence-based Practices that Work (Full Event)

Program: Regional Instructional Resources Team

Audience: Building Leaders, TOSAs, Behavior specialists, Classroom teachers

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 3/27/2025

Are you struggling to unpack and implement the latest NYS education regulations - particularly when it comes to student behavior & "time-out" rooms? Are you looking to cultivate school environments where all children can safely learn? Are you desiring to grow in your ability to deescalate a heated situation? Are you searching for ways to establish calm & restore peace - especially in classrooms dealing with conflict? If you are a building or district leader, a counselor, a social worker, or a special or regular-ed teacher searching for evidence-based ways to address these issues, join us at Erie I BOCES on Tuesday, July 9th and throughout the 2024-25 school year for the newly established Behavior Policy Consortium.

IRT Billing Code: 535.009.02 Costs: CSDs $450/per participant. Please note costs for Charters/non-pubs: $495/per participant. This cost includes the 10% Charter/non-pubs processing fee. E1B Billing will reflect this cost.

Please be aware that any Buffalo Public School employee MUST provide a Purchase Order prior to attending this event. This should be emailed to crelyea@e1b.org. Please note that E1B Title IIA Non-Pubs are covered for this event.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations for this event are required by 07/2/2024 by 9am. Failure to do so will result in your district being charged for the event. All cancellations must be in writing by Email to crelyea@e1b.org. Phone calls are not accepted.

100. Online Asynchronous Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Workshop (5 days to complete)

Program: Dignity for All Students (DASA)

Audience: Mandated Reporters

Dates: 7/10/2024

Updated Mandated Reporter Required Training: Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law 413 to require additional training to include protocols to reduce bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually. This law requires that mandated reporters, including those who have previously undergone the current training, complete the updated training curriculum by April 1, 2025.

Erie 1 BOCES Title II A Consortium for Non-pubs is Not Covered!

Costs: $30 per participant. IRT Billing Code: 535.009.02

Charters: $33 per participant. This cost includes the 10% Charter processing fee. E1B Billing will reflect this cost.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations for this event are required by July 3rd by 9 am. Failure to do so will result in your district being charged for the event. All cancellations must be by Email to hbalfour@e1b.org (Hannah Balfour). Phone calls are not accepted.

After your course is completed, your information will be uploaded to your TEACH account upon payment confirmation.

Please check with your school Administrator to see if your School District will be paying before sending a check or money order.

Checks can be made out to Erie 1 BOCES and mailed to: Attn: Hannah Balfour, Erie 1 BOCES, 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224. Please mark in the memo section that it is for Mandated Reporter & the dates of the event.

For any questions, please email Hannah Balfour at hbalfour@e1b.org or call the office at 716-821-7162, Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

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