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How can Chemistry teachers use Regents questions to support deeper student learning and strengthen alignment to the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS)? In this interactive workshop, participants will analyze released Chemistry Regents exam questions to identify the three-dimensional learning embedded within assessment items. Teachers will explore the differences between Regents exam questions, which […]

Audience: Classroom teachers grades 1-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Are your students "stuck in the middle of the bridge”-able to decode but lacking the automaticity needed to truly comprehend and enjoy what they read? This full-day, interactive workshop equips educators with a comprehensive Science of Reading-aligned toolbox designed specifically for the […]

This is a dynamic, hands-on workshop specifically designed for co-teaching teams who have worked together for at least two years and are ready to advance their skills, deepen their collaboration, and refine their instructional practices. This workshop builds on the foundational knowledge and experience gained in Level 1, offering co-teachers a chance to reflect, recalibrate, […]

This interactive workshop supports high school physics teachers in navigating the shift to the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). Participants will unpack the 3-dimensional nature of the performance expectations, explore released cluster items, and be introduced to developing unit plans rooted in storyline design. Special emphasis will be placed on clarifying what's "in” […]

NYSED released the Mental Health briefs in honor of May Mental Health Awareness month in 2026. Our schools have been supporting mental health awareness through our MTSS frameworks and community based organizations and events throughout the years. These briefs give us an opportunity to cull some high-leverage points and actions to embed in our school […]

A practical introduction to using AI tools to support teaching, planning, and student learning in secondary classrooms. Teachers explore clear, responsible ways to use AI to generate materials, model thinking, and support writing and analysis-while maintaining strong instructional judgment and student ownership. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be […]

In this interactive workshop, participants will develop an understanding of how to harness the transformative power of psychological ownership to retain the best teachers, build individual and collective expertise, and strengthen relationships. Psychological ownership explains why one teacher exudes enthusiasm, while a colleague fills out applications for another job. Originating from the field of social […]

What if the key to strong behavior, engagement, and equitable learning is simpler, and more human, than we think? In this energizing full-day session, educators experience firsthand how connection unlocks motivation and positive behavior, and then learn how to extend those same practices into culturally responsive instruction that elevates every learner. Eligible for 6 hours […]

In this session, we will simulate work places in our classroom management strategies, help students identify strengths and interests, while fostering a sense of belonging in a classroom that operates like a functional workplace. Key takeaways from this session will include forming an occupational identity for each student, as well as for each educator, connecting […]

Discussing Restorative Practices offer educators a practical approach to strengthening relationships, building belonging, and responding to student behavior in ways that promote dignity, accountability, and mutual concern. This professional development explores how a restorative mindset can shift discipline and difficult conversations from a focus on punishment toward understanding harm, repairing relationships, and creating pathways forward. […]

In educational settings, there has been an unfair emphasis on a student's individual responsibility to change, and a lack of attention to the many social and institutional factors that make a student's resilience possible. Come explore the 9 factors schools can successfully influence, based on the world-wide research of Dr. Michael Ungar, Director and Founder […]

In this session, teachers will learn the importance of explicit and systematic phonics instruction in ways that lead to orthographic mapping - the process of forming letter-sound connections in order to commit spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of words to memory. Beyond phonics instruction, teachers will also unlock the power of teaching the six syllable types […]

Creating an inclusive classroom begins with creating a culture of kindness, empathy, and belonging. In this interactive professional development workshop, educators will explore practical strategies for supporting students of all abilities while fostering a classroom environment where every child feels welcomed, valued, and included. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working with children […]

Have you noticed how we have been drawn into a ‘smart' world? At first, remote controls and touch screens were fascinating. We stumbled as we learned to release our ‘fingers from doing the walking', to learning instead how to just ask the assorted A.I.'s to do the work for us. We didn't realize that we […]

Conflict in polarized school communities is a continuing challenge for today's school leaders. Administrators routinely encounter intense, emotional conversations involving parents, educators, students, and community members-often around high stakes issues such as curriculum, student services, equity, and school climate. When perspectives are deeply dissonant, conflict can constrain problem solving, erode trust, and constrain efforts to […]

What is the purpose of the New York Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework, and what does it mean for our everyday classroom practice? This workshop explores how CRSE helps educators create learning environments where every student feels seen, heard, respected, and valued while recognizing students' cultures, identities, experiences, and strengths as assets for learning. Participants […]

This course is intended to help administrators and staff understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-tern negative effects on students' academic, social-emotional, and mental health wellness. There are alternative approaches to discipline that lead to improved student outcomes. Effective alternatives to suspension focuses on restorative practices, behavioral interventions, and social-emotional learning, keeping students […]

Our ultimate goal is to create confident, independent readers. To do this we will connect what we know about using leveled text with a phonics-lens. We will use our decodable readers to connect phonics and vocabulary within a small group instructional model, and see how these instructional materials can help us to do deeper comprehension […]

This workshop presents practical strategies for creating inclusive elementary classroom environments. Through discussions and hands-on activities, participants will: 1. Reflect on their own cultural identities through the Cultural Proficiency Continuum 2. Distinguish between equality and equity 3. Review instructional practices that honor their students' cultural backgrounds 4. Learn to develop inclusive lesson plans 5. Explore […]

This reflective and transformative workshop invites educators to reconnect with the heart of their teaching by embracing authenticity-both in themselves and in their students. Grounded in the understanding that no two students think, learn, or communicate in the same way, participants explore how to recognize individual needs, foster genuine connection, and cultivate a more attuned […]

This professional learning session provides an up-to-date overview of concussion science and management, informed by the 2022 Amsterdam International Consensus Statement. Participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing concussion, understanding current management recommendations, and supporting students throughout recovery. The session will focus on the role of physical education and health teachers in promoting safe participation […]

Audience: Classroom teachers grades K-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators What if literacy instruction didn't compete with Science, Social Studies, and Math-but made learning in every subject stronger? This engaging, practical workshop is designed for K-6 educators who want to help students read, think, and write with purpose across the school day. […]

In this workshop, we will come together to explore the landscape of play-based teaching and how it can lead to the concept of playful assessments. Participants will investigate, plan and collaborate around moments to capture in a young learner's journey, pedagogical documentation, honoring young student voices in documentation, sharing a child's story productively, self-documentation, conferencing, […]

Whether educators are new to differentiation or are seeking to refine their skills, this interactive workshop will leave attendees with strategies that they can readily incorporate into their classrooms the very next day! Participants will learn tools to meet the needs, capacities, and skills of diverse learners in the classroom. Attendees will learn what differentiated […]

Audience: K-6 General and Special Educators, English/ENL Teachers, Reading Specialists, ELA Coaches, and District Administrators Are you ready to be the best advocate for the 20% of students in your classroom who struggle with dyslexia? Join us for a transformative professional development day designed to build your confidence and your students' success. This workshop will […]

This strategy-filled workshop is designed to help educators understand and effectively support students with dysgraphia, a learning disability that affects writing skills. Attendees will gain insight into the neurological and cognitive factors that contribute to dysgraphia and explore common signs and symptoms. The workshop will provide practical, research-based strategies to support students in overcoming writing […]

What if every student's strengths were the starting point of instruction? This hands-on workshop explores how Multiple Intelligences can transform classroom practice by helping educators design instruction that reflects how students learn best. Participants examine their own teaching patterns, and learn how to recognize and build on student strengths. Through interactive activities, educators design differentiated […]

How exciting! The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence - the formal founding document of the United States which led to the American Revolution, is on July 4, 2026! New York State will formally commemorate the 250 or the Semiquincentennial, through the year 2033. The NYS Library Resource Guide is chock […]

This workshop helps educators understand how reading develops in the brain and what that means for instruction across middle and high school classrooms. Grounded in the Science of Reading, participants explore the essential components of skilled reading, including decoding, language comprehension, and knowledge building, and examine how these intersect across content areas. Through practical routines […]

Primary sources expose students to multiple perspectives on important topics and issues of the past and present and help students develop critical inquiry skills. This workshop will introduce teachers to tools to locate and analyze primary sources to support instruction. Through participating in activities that model analyzing a variety of types of primary sources in […]

In today's fast-paced educational environments, effective communication and active listening are essential to building strong relationships and collaborative teams. This full-day learning experience invites educators to explore practical, heart-centered approaches that strengthen communication, deepen trust, and foster meaningful connections with colleagues, students, families, and the broader school community. Through reflective practices, real-life scenarios, and interactive […]

This session provides an up-to-date overview of concussion science and management, informed by the 2022 Amsterdam International Consensus Statement. Participants will learn how to recognize concussion, understand current management recommendations, and support students as they return to school following a concussion. The session will focus on practical, school-based strategies, including academic adjustments, communication and collaboration […]

Participants in this workshop will spend the morning exploring the goals of small group instruction and how to achieve them within the classroom setting. A monthly system of designing small group instruction will be taught so that the classroom teacher is organized and the group meets the needs of the students. The educators will learn […]

Audience: K-12 Math Educators, Instructional Coaches, Directors, Administrators Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world, authentic and personally meaningful projects. Based on the implementation of NY Inspires and Portrait of a Graduate, project-based learning and performance-based assessments will become an accepted and encouraged way of instruction […]

The Building the Response to Traumatic Death & Suicide: School Crisis Team Training Curriculum (CTC) is a six-module training designed to equip leaders of school crisis response teams with the knowledge and skills to effectively build, lead, and strengthen their teams following a sudden, traumatic, or suicide related death. Participants are prepared to bring the […]

Audience: Classroom teachers grades 4-6, social studies teachers grades 6-8, science teachers grades 6-8, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators What if helping students write about your content actually deepened their understanding of it? This introductory, practical workshop is designed for Science and Social Studies teachers who want to help students clearly express their thinking […]

This is an advanced, practitioner-centered workshop designed for experienced co-teaching teams who have been working together for more than two years. This level supports seasoned teaching partners in reflecting on their journey, refining their practices, and pushing the boundaries of what co-teaching can achieve. It is ideal for educators who have previously completed Level 1 […]

As we increasingly rely on computers for everyday interactions, the power of human connection requires greater skill development. Reciprocal mentoring programs are designed to both sustain and engage individuals in a successful evidence based method for greater productivity in K-12 and beyond. Building networks within the classroom between student learners to work towards building community, […]

Are you and your students still navigating the nuances of the required investigations? This workshop focuses on using the investigations to foster student-centered learning, emphasizing the 3D aspects and the most challenging components for classroom management and student learning. It will serve as a refresher for the three mandated NYSED Biology Investigations. During the first […]

Trauma-informed practices are designed to recognize and respond to the impact of trauma on students' learning and behavior. This approach emphasizes creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters trust, empowerment, and resilience. Trauma-informed practices are educational approaches that prioritize safety, trust, and empowerment to support students affected by adverse experiences while shifting from punitive […]

Designed for teachers in their first years of implementing New Visions Earth and Space Science, this series of six unit-based workshops provides just-in-time support as teachers move through the curriculum. Each session builds understanding of an upcoming unit's storyline and key instructional decisions, with a focus on translating the pedagogical shifts of the NYSSLS - […]

How can teachers preserve the creativity and independence of a writing workshop while also giving students the explicit instruction they need to write clear, powerful sentences? This full-day workshop explores how sentence-level writing strategies can strengthen and enhance a workshop classroom. Drawing on research-based approaches to writing instruction, including strategies described in The Writing Revolution […]

A workshop based off of the TV show Ted Lasso Life can challenge our ability to stay positive, whether through professional pressures or personal demands. Inspired by the uplifting philosophy of Ted Lasso, who champions optimism and focusing on what we can control, this workshop explores how a positive mindset can transform your daily life. […]

How well do your students know the test? How do you prepare them when you're 10 months out? What is the best thing to do 1 month out? Learn about how to teach students to ace standardized tests! We will discuss -getting to know your test, -multiple-choice problem-solving strategies, -how to prepare your students in […]

This workshop is tailored for experienced educators looking to refine and elevate their differentiation practices. Building on foundational strategies, this workshop dives deep into advanced techniques for addressing the diverse needs of learners in complex classrooms. Participants will explore how to integrate high-level differentiation strategies such as tiered instruction, flexible learning environments, and personalized learning […]

Designed for teachers in their first years of implementing New Visions Biology, this series of six unit-based workshops provides just-in-time support as teachers move through the curriculum. Each session builds understanding of an upcoming unit's storyline and key instructional decisions, with a focus on translating the pedagogical shifts of the NYSSLS - phenomena-driven instruction, 3D […]

The research on what keeps educators in the profession, and performing well when they stay, points to one thing more than any other: psychological safety. Yet most leadership training still treats it as a soft skill rather than a core operating practice. This 3-hour session gives leaders a clear, research-grounded framework for building the kind […]

The goal of this workshop is to help participants develop different perspectives to use in creating a well-designed and organized classroom environment that will increase academic engagement, decrease the likelihood of inappropriate student behavior, and facilitate appropriate social interactions with all the constituencies of the school community. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be […]