Knowledge building is essential for strong reading comprehension; it provides the foundation students need to understand, analyze, and engage with texts deeply. When readers bring background knowledge to texts, they […]

Audience: K-12 AdministratorsWith New York's "bell-to-bell” cell phone ban now in effect, school leaders face both the challenge-and the opportunity-of creating environments where students can thrive without constant digital distraction. […]

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 […]

This session will provide an overview of the similarities and differences between the APPR and the new STEPS framework. The goal is to:-build a common understanding of the new system, […]

The effective management of a classroom begins with establishing a positive, proactive and preventive learning environment that fosters learning for all students and minimizes disruptions. Effective classroom managers build strong […]

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 […]

With the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) approaching, physics educators must prepare to meet new expectations for student investigation and lab-based performance tasks. This two-part […]

This interactive workshop will provide an overview of the text with a special focus on the first eleven chapters. There will be many easy-to-implement classroom practices and resources to immediately […]

Audience: School and district leaders, classroom teachers, interventionists, counselors, support staff, and MTSS team membersPerfect For: Teams beginning their MTSS journey-or looking to re-center and realign their current approachWhether you're […]