Events

Leveraging visual media and active learning strategies to promote productive struggle. This professional development session supports secondary social studies teachers in using commercials and short film clips as high-impact entry points to hook students and spark curiosity. Participants will explore how visual media can be leveraged to build background knowledge, surface multiple perspectives, and motivate […]

Writing development does not need to be confined to a single block of time. This workshop explores how short, purposeful writing opportunities embedded across subjects-drawing on approaches aligned with research on ‘writing revolution” sentence-level writing and self-regulated strategy development (SRSD)-can deepen understanding and strengthen literacy. Teachers examine how structured writing in math, science, and social […]

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to leverage Google's newest AI tools to save planning time, engage students, and personalize learning. By the end of the session, you will be able to: -Create dynamic, standards-aligned lessons quickly using Gemini, designed to capture student interest. -Generate engaging visuals, including infographics and comics, to support diverse […]

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 belonging unlocks motivation and positive behavior, and then learn how to extend those same practices into culturally responsive instruction that elevates every learner. The morning builds a […]

Educators need practical ways to build respect, strengthen classroom community, and respond to student behavior without relying on gimmicks, rewards, or compliance-driven systems. This two-day in-person summer institute helps educators understand how restorative circles can be used to create more connected, respectful, and emotionally safe learning environments. Beginning with mindfulness and mindful communication as the […]

Deep-dive into Desmos graphing calculator functionality -Introducing the free Geometry Tool -- Best practices for Desmos use on the Regents Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xb6dnilmUa6967El0fAmI52a3pDAGD50/view?usp=sharing Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386660

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to leverage Google's newest AI tools to save planning time, engage students, and personalize learning. By the end of the session, you will be able to: -Create dynamic, standards-aligned lessons quickly using Gemini, designed to capture student interest. -Generate engaging visuals, including infographics and comics, to support diverse […]

Many students struggle with attention, organization, flexibility, task initiation, and self-control, and those challenges are often intensified by stress, dysregulation, and overwhelm. This 3-hour summer live virtual institute helps educators understand how mindfulness, emotional regulation, and executive functioning work together to support student success and more effective classroom learning. Participants will gain a practical overview […]

This full day session gives primary educators the practical, research aligned tools needed to launch the school year with confidence in a Science of Reading classroom. Designed for new teachers, special educators, those transitioning into early grades, literacy coaches, and administrators, this crash course focuses on what matters most in the first weeks of school. […]

Educators are being asked to address growing student mental health needs, including rising anxiety, while also implementing the New York State Mental Health Education Standards in practical, manageable ways. This 15-hour professional learning experience helps educators understand those standards and translate them into practical strategies that respond to student anxiety, support emotional regulation, and strengthen […]