Participants will learn strategies to engage families as active collaborators in the MTSS process, ensuring better student outcomes.Training helps districts build strong family and community partnerships within MTSS by -creating accessible resources, -clear communication systems, and -collaborative engagement opportunities. Participants will learn strategies to inform, equip, and involve families as active partners in supporting student […]

Dive into project-based learning with a hands-on workshop focused on creating sustainable dwellings, coding, and community planning for elementary students. Learn how to guide your students through a sustainability unit that explores eco-friendly living, building scaled models of homes using solar and wind-powered kits, and designing model food trucks along with creating their own food […]

Join us for a full-day professional development experience designed to enhance the readiness of teachers and administrators in responding to crisis situations within school settings. This comprehensive workshop explores trauma-informed strategies including -positive behavior techniques, -student anxiety prevention, -classroom de-escalation methods, and -the creation of safe and supportive learning environments for all. Participants will engage […]

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of math supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with […]

Whether we're interacting with colleagues, supervisors, students, caregivers, or our own family members, school administrators and staff often find themselves in a challenging conversation. When people feel judged, we may lose the opportunity to resolve the issue at the lowest level and worse, damage our relationship with them. While you are in charge of the […]

Participants will examine several techniques to help Transitioning and Advanced ELLs understand academic content and concepts. We will explore the importance of teaching academic vocabulary and scaffolding activities to support ELLs in the mainstream classroom.Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit.Can use ½ consortium seat.If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of […]

This course will help participants develop skills to create an inclusive classroom environment which will meet the needs of a diverse student population. We will use an "Inside-Out” approach to focus on our own identities and cultures as well as develop interpersonal skills to appreciate the values and cultures of others. Through collaborative learning we […]

PBIS is a multi-tiered system of supports to create and maintain positive school climates where teachers can teach and students can learn. This evidence-based framework emphasizes positive, proactive and preventive strategies that address behavioral and school discipline problems by teaching, modeling and recognizing positive, appropriate behavior in schools. PBIS is not a curriculum, program, or […]

Embark on a fascinating exploration of 9 Resiliency Factors that schools can influence, through the teachings of Dr. Michael Ungar, Director and Founder of the Resiliency Research Centre in Canada. Learn how resiliency research helps to shift our focus from psychopathology, disorder and trauma to the promotive and protective factors that influence academic and developmental […]