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This two-day workshop will provide participants with an in-depth opportunity to explore the three required Chemistry Investigations developed to align with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). These performance tasks offer authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate their understanding chemistry concepts and scientific practices in a real-world context.Chemistry […]

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

Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, and administrators This workshop introduces educators to the core principles and practical strategies of culturally responsive and inclusive teaching. Participants will explore how identity, culture, language, and lived experience shape how students learn-and how intentional instructional choices can create environments where all students thrive. This session guides educators through […]

In this workshop, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional […]

Audience: Regents LS: Biology teachers and science leaders Launching a full-year NYSSLS-based Biology course? Whether you're just getting started or refining your NYSSLS approach for students taking the LS: Biology Regents, this workshop is your opportunity to build confidence, clarity, and effective classroom strategies. It will serve as a refresher, placing three-dimensional, phenomenon-based learning into […]

Grammar lessons are taking place in our classrooms daily, yet our students do not seem to retain the skills, nor are they particularly excited about these incredibly powerful meaning-making tools. However, there is a way to deliver solid, practical grammar instruction that has been right under our noses all this time. Using texts that you […]

Unlock the power of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate with a practical framework that makes these attributes teachable, visible, and meaningful across PreK-12. Through the Habits of Mind, educators learn simple routines and shared language that integrate seamlessly into daily instruction-bringing clarity, coherence, and authentic measures of student growth. We Will Explore -The Portrait […]

Step into the future of literacy instruction! This interactive workshop is designed for elementary literacy and reading teachers ready to explore a variety of AI tools that can transform teaching and learning. Discover how to use AI to streamline lesson planning, generate engaging and differentiated reading materials, and support the diverse needs of your students. […]

As the NYSSLS-aligned Regents Physics exam approaches, high school physics teachers need targeted support to navigate the exam's most distinctive feature: cluster questions. These multi-part, phenomenon-based items are central to assessing students' ability to apply science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core disciplinary ideas in context. This full-day workshop provides a deep dive into […]