Instructional Support Services Full Calendar

This session explores how data supports educators in implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) that meets the needs of all learners. Participants will analyze data through dashboards and reports to identify instructional strengths, gaps, and opportunities for intervention. The session bridges research-based MTSS practices with practical classroom workflows so teachers and leaders can make […]

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 […]

Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 3-5 ENL, general and special education teachers whose students are reading approximately on these levels. Equip your 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students with the tools they need to confidently tackle the writing portions of the NYS ELA assessment! This dynamic seminar is specifically tailored to the foundational writing […]

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. […]

Building on the foundational knowledge gained in Part 1, this advanced, interactive workshop focuses on strengthening the leadership skills necessary to navigate the complex responsibilities of CSE/CPSE Chairpersons. Participants will explore practical strategies for facilitating productive meetings, managing challenging conversations, resolving disagreements, addressing parent concerns, and making informed, student-centered decisions regarding evaluations, eligibility, services, and […]

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 […]

Comprehension monitoring, a skill used by successful readers, can be explicitly taught to boost students' reading comprehension in language arts and across content areas. Make the most of multiple strategy instruction with high-leverage strategies that students can apply across texts with increasing independence over time. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium […]

We want you to feel as prepared as possible to address challenging behaviors. Let's collect some tools for your toolboxes that involve: -Gathering specific strategies for addressing students experiencing difficult family situations -Compiling a list of techniques that minimize anxiety for students in an academic environment -Utilizing reading and writing activities as an outlet for […]

In every classroom, there are students who seem uninterested, unmotivated, or disengaged. They may be quiet and withdrawn or defiant and disruptive. They often resist participation, avoid challenges, or give up before they even begin. These reluctant learners are not failing because they lack intelligence or ability; they're struggling because something-academic fear, past experiences, unmet […]

Provide explicit instruction, consistent demonstrations and descriptions, and intentionally scaffold the steps or processes needed to understand writing concepts -Reduce scaffolds as the student models skills independently and fluently -Design, provide, and assess the effectiveness of specially-designed instruction to provide students with disabilities with access to participate and progress in the general education curriculum -Facilitate […]

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 […]

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 […]

Teaching is more than a profession-it is a journey of becoming, unfolding, and returning. In this immersive, full-day learning experience, educators are invited to explore their own path through the lens of the Hero's Journey. Rather than focusing only on the stories brought into their professional roles, the experience gently turns inward, creating space to […]

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 […]

CS3 is an interactive, full-day workshop designed for school planning teams to assess, plan, and strengthen suicide prevention efforts across their schools. Participants deepen their understanding of suicide and effective school-based prevention, evaluate their current prevention and response readiness, explore evidence-based best practices, and develop a tailored, action-oriented implementation plan. The workshop supports schools in […]

Audience: Classroom teachers grades 1-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Unlock the research‑backed principles of effective writing instruction in this focused workshop designed for K-6 educators. Grounded in the latest literacy science-and informed by key practices drawn from The Writing Revolution and The Writing Rope-this session equips you with powerful, practical strategies […]

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 - […]

Summarization is a complex skill, which becomes increasingly challenging in the middle school years. Strategy instruction related to summarization and main idea benefits all students and can be especially helpful for students with weak comprehension. Summarization helps readers discern main ideas and salient details, and it boosts retention of information. It is one of the […]

Did you know that 1 in 11 American children will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18 (CBEM, 2026)? Yet, despite the prevalence of childhood bereavement, 93% of educators report receiving no bereavement training. Grief touches every school, classroom, and community. Chances are, you have already worked with or […]

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 […]

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 […]

Designed for principals, assistant principals, and other school building leaders, this network provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share practices, and engage in meaningful conversations around the current priorities and challenges facing school leaders. Each meeting will focus on timely topics related to instructional leadership, school culture, student engagement, staff development, leadership practices, and […]

Target Audience: Middle School Principals, Assistant Principals, Department Chairs, Instructional Coaches, and Grades 5-8 The New York State Education Department's NY Inspires roadmap sets a transformational course toward competency-based graduation requirements organized around the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. While current graduation requirements remain in place during the initial rollout, middle school educators […]

Function-based thinking (FBT) is a proactive, systematic approach for teachers to understand why a student misbehaves-typically to get or avoid something-and to select interventions that match that function, rather than just reacting to the behavior's appearance. It empowers educators to address minor, persistent behaviors before they require complex, intensive assessments such as FBA/BIP, focusing on […]

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 […]

Participants will examine practical strategies and instructional techniques to support Entering and Emerging English Language Learners (ELLs) as they develop the academic language and content knowledge needed to participate successfully in the mainstream classroom. The session will explore how second language development impacts students' ability to understand academic vocabulary, directions, classroom discussions, grade-level texts, and […]

This immersive full-day workshop invites educators to explore the psyche-soma connection-the interplay between mind, body, and lived experience-and how it shapes presence, energy, and connection in the classroom. Through reflective inquiry and experiential learning, participants will examine how alignment and disconnection within this relationship influence thoughts, emotions, behavior, and overall well-being. Grounded in both philosophical […]