Grammar as the Foundation of Expression: Grades 3-8 *IN PERSON* presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-02 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Grammar as the Foundation of Expression explores how strong grammar knowledge supports clear, confident expression in student writing. Grounded in classroom practice and the science of learning, this session reflects the instructional approach of Word Love Grammar, including recent unit work that emphasizes clarity, transfer, and purposeful use of language. Participants explore practical routines that help students build grammar knowledge that lasts-and learn to apply it with intention-through clear instruction, repeated practice, and meaningful application. The focus is on helping students gain control over language so they can shape meaning thoughtfully and effectively. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cYZbWlDDEOflJRqeQ7P1rGQCGn4g_V5l/view?usp=sharing
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THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS VIRTUAL TOOLKIT BRIEF #6: WHAT EVERY INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER NEEDS TO KNOW: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADVANCING MULTILITERACY - 11:30-2:30pm
2026-06-02 11:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
In this workshop, we will spend the first half of the session unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the school examples, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional practices during the second half of the session.
Participants will work throughout this half day long workshop to link practical curricular resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement this brief with the following outcomes:
Learn how to implement the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education framework with a focus on a welcoming and affirming environment
Incorporate ongoing reflective practices to examine how ELLs are able to communicate and learn with specific teaching methods/materials
Support a context for additive language and concepts Practice use and create opportunities for inclusive language growth
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Short Clips, Big Thinking in Social Studies *IN PERSON* presented by Wendy Braxton - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-04 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
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 students to engage deeply with complex historical and contemporary issues. Teachers will learn how to intentionally structure these strategies to foster productive struggle and sustained critical thinking. Emphasis will be placed on aligning instruction to the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework by centering student voice, identity, and inquiry. Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies and examples that can be immediately implemented in secondary social studies classrooms. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E7di5JrCPLY7Cr0nCijrIrWL_k2warKV/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5319485

Writing Beyond the Writing Block (3-8) *IN PERSON* presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-04 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
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 studies helps students clarify thinking while building habits that transfer back into longer writing tasks. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z939QRJoGtguuSoaNv8cZDIh0-yZCvpz/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5322093

Unlock the Power of AI in Your Google Classroom *IN PERSON* presented by Christine Joneleit - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-09 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
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 learners. -Customize Gems and build a NotebookLM to help students deepen understanding, stay engaged, and retain knowledge. -Transform Google Slides into attention-grabbing videos (Google Vids) to enhance classroom instruction. -Access resources and prepare for Gemini certification, with guidance and materials to become a Gemini Certified Educator or support students in becoming Gemini Certified. You will leave the workshop with ready-to-use strategies, enhanced lesson plans, and practical tools to integrate AI into your classroom immediately. Bring a lesson plan and Google Slides to apply what you learn in real time, along with any other teaching ideas you’d like to explore.
Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Ineligible to use consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15y2hS6B6TB3StTZDHMaAX3wf1BI7VrZ3/view?usp=sharing
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BELONGING & BEYOND: THE ONE QUESTION THAT IGNITES CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CLASSROOMS *IN PERSON* presented by Kari Horn Lehman - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-10 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
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 foundation of belonging through hands-on activities and practical routines grounded in academic mindset research. The afternoon turns warmth into actionable CRSE practice: identity-affirming routines, inclusive participation structures, and instructional moves that connect directly to NYS Portrait of a Graduate competencies, including communication, cultural competence, and learner independence. Educators leave with The Belonging-to-Equity Playbook, a practical toolkit that supports immediate implementation and long-term culture building. What Educators Gain: -Evidence-informed routines that strengthen behavior and engagement through connection -CRSE-aligned strategies that make representation and access practical and sustainable -Tools that directly reinforce Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) competencies -Inclusive participation structures that support all learners -A ready-to-use Belonging-to-Equity Playbook for classroom, team, or building-wide implementation Target Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, specialists, building leaders, and related service professionals seeking highly practical strategies that connect belonging, behavior, engagement, and culturally responsive practice. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1acSPSCNvvR0t80JVNttqLj3Ocjqdp5OT/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5300408

Playful Assessments: How Do We Capture the Gift of Learning? VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-07 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
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, and sharing and celebrating learning. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HXKQdb0C2UGU6OpICH2koczf14UHulTB/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404069

Preventing the Meltdown - Understanding Environmental Factors Affecting Behavior facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-08 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Participants will develop an understanding of the complex nature of student behavior and its relationships to the classroom environment while learning instructional, relational and environmental strategies to set up a proactive, preventative learning environment. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G2MBfQD7RKM_D4Li8yIoKPS_mTQa6Wto/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5397153

Restorative Circles: A Two-Day In-Person Summer Institute for Building Connection, Voice, and Community presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-14 08:30 - 2026-07-15 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
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 foundation, participants learn how to facilitate circles with clarity and confidence using agreements, talking pieces, rounds, and low-, medium-, and high-risk questions that can be adapted across grade levels and settings. This is an in-depth, implementation-focused learning experience designed for real classrooms. Participants gain practical tools they can begin using right away to support authentic student voice, strengthen relationships, and build a classroom culture rooted in trust, authenticity, and mutual respect. The institute also supports educators in creating more equitable spaces that elevate voice, access, and participation for all learners, including English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and neurodivergent learners. Participants will learn not only how to lead restorative circles, but also what to do when a circle goes ‘sideways’ and how to respond in ways that preserve safety, dignity, and connection. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y6j8NnfD909UpW_vMk2qZo5qHg-PhCFX/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5385300

Be Impeccable with Your Word VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott-9-10:30am
2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Conference
A workshop based off the book The Four Agreements Through original meditation practices, focused on personal growth, critical reflection, and the pursuit of happiness, these practices aim to deepen the understanding of how the suffering of others can contribute to negativity in the workplace-and how greater awareness can foster a more compassionate, positive environment. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kW5opgdEbvv9iyuES52PIR72ytKE2dgh/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5406479

Dive Into Differentiation: Foundations for Reaching Every Learner 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference-8:30-11:30am
2026-07-15 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Conference
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 instruction is and is not, explore strategies to differentiate the four quadrants of differentiation, and plan lessons that incorporate the strategies and information presented. The workshop will emphasize the importance of ongoing reflection and adaptation to meet the needs of all students, from those who require extra support to those who are ready for enrichment. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9ytIR54mQsAXG3W5Wdtg3FGj8GSBv0y/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5409233

Deep-Dive into the Desmos Graphing Calculator & Geometry Tool 2-Hour VIRTUAL Session presented by Andy Malbouef - 9-11am
2026-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Conference
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
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Unlock the Power of AI in Your Google Classroom *IN PERSON* facilitated by Christine Joneleit - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-21 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
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 learners. -Customize Gems and build a NotebookLM to help students deepen understanding, stay engaged, and retain knowledge. -Transform Google Slides into attention-grabbing videos (Google Vids) to enhance classroom instruction. -Access resources and prepare for Gemini certification, with guidance and materials to become a Gemini Certified Educator or support students in becoming Gemini Certified. You will leave the workshop with ready-to-use strategies, enhanced lesson plans, and practical tools to integrate AI into your classroom immediately. Bring a lesson plan and Google Slides to apply what you learn in real time, along with any other teaching ideas you’d like to explore. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PhBIK5MJGxF9VObAopfqsEE5qcpFrjzc/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5391652

Specially Designed Instruction: Putting the "Special” Back in Special Education 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-11:30am
2026-07-22 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Conference
This engaging workshop explores the meaning of specially designed instruction and teaches participants how to provide the unique types of instructional services needed by students with disabilities. We will share effective strategies for implementing accommodations and altering, modifying, and/or adapting instructional methods materials, techniques, and learning environments for supporting students with diverse learning abilities and needs. Participants will learn a three-tiered approach for making modifications that help students accomplish IEP goals and objectives while supporting the achievement of the general curriculum standards. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GywwfR7KaXjkm-H4BaRMq_DHE-yLOB0k/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5409249

Awe-NSPIRE-ing Math: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Teaching *IN PERSON* facilitated by Jayson Kiang - 9-12pm
2026-07-24 09:00 - 12:00 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to empower your students’ mathematical problem-solving. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKkZGdQR8MEie3iORuIjLp0UoVgWsS7t/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5399287

Supporting Executive Function Through Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Virtual 3-hour session presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness-8:30-11:30am
2026-07-29 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Conference
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 of the eight core executive functions, explore how executive functioning challenges often present in students with ADHD, and learn classroom strategies that support attention, planning, organization, flexibility, and self-regulation. Grounded in the belief that regulation comes before higher-level learning, the institute includes mindfulness practices, Collaborative Problem Solving, classroom routines, and simple data collection tools that help reduce overwhelm and build student agency. Designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, ENL teachers, teaching assistants, aides, and support staff, this live virtual institute provides practical, immediately usable tools for supporting a wide range of learners. Eligible for 3 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/1DsWqB9LmaMSs7xJ1Q1fHCHxmVFZ9YC3O/view?usp=sharing
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The 7 Attitudes of Mindfulness VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott-9-10:30am
2026-07-31 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Conference
A meditation inspired by Jon Kabat Zinn. This can be adapted to a 7 week program. Join us for a guided meditation workshop designed to explore the essence of mindfulness through reflection and practice. Together, we’ll answer questions such as: -What is mindfulness? -How can I bring it into my daily life? -Why is being mindful important Through meditation and thoughtful discussion, participants will explore the 7 attitudes of mindfulness-practical principles that help cultivate awareness, compassion, and presence. You’ll leave with tools to incorporate mindfulness into everyday moments, creating a calmer, more balanced, and intentional way of living. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ApczdoC4KWlW3TrDPhvSa0JG5fnp0D3/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5406525

BELIEVE - Positivity Changes Lives VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott - 9-10:30am
2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Conference
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. Through a variety of meditation practices and breathwork techniques, participants will connect deeply with the motivational messages of Ted Lasso, cultivating a calmer, more focused mind. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with practical tools to shift your outlook, enhance your interactions, and bring a renewed sense of positivity into every aspect of your day. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-ieeqqmKwwy5ug8IKRoTfIL5rKX_cdv/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5407792

Book Creator Basics: Creating Engaging eBooks (K-6) VIRTUAL Two-hour session facilitated by Michele Fisk - 9-11am
2026-08-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Conference
Book Creator is a simple tool for creating engaging digital books. Design your own teaching resources or have students practice their writing skills by creating digital books that incorporate multiple forms of expression. During this session, participants will be guided through setting up a free account, navigating the platform, and creating digital eBooks. We will also explore features available with paid subscriptions. Perfect for K-6 teachers looking to boost student creativity and engagement in writing. Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JvR4zeJLnzUqfgzsb3PWEIXfSygpsBsf/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5403114

Deeper Dive into Differentiation: Advancing Your Practice 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-11:30am
2026-08-06 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Conference
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 paths. Focus will be placed on designing rigorous yet accessible tasks that challenge students at every level, from gifted to struggling learners, while maintaining high standards. Participants will also delve into data-driven decision-making, using formative and summative assessments to adapt instruction in real time. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities, educators will strengthen their ability to create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences that promote engagement and growth. By the end of this workshop, participants will have actionable strategies to foster an inclusive, high-performance classroom that meets the needs of every student. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kBp1f7r-vK3VXBt6oSl-74FgBojPWSgd/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5409240

Tuck Test Prep into Your Best Literacy Practices Across the School Year *VIRTUAL Workshop* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-06 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 3-8 ENL, general and special education teachers Are you looking to seamlessly integrate test preparation into your daily curriculum without sacrificing authentic literacy instruction? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help Grades 3-8 educators maximize the performance of their students in reading and on the NYS ELA exams. This seminar will provide you with for organizing and implementing ELA test preparation seamlessly into your narrative, argument, and informational reading and writing units. We will move beyond rote practice across the year, instead treating the state test as a “transfer genre” so you can reteach transferable strategies already embedded within your reading and writing programs. Join us for a hands-on day tailoring vocabulary study, close reading, multi-media activities and writing strategies designed to meet the NYS ELA expectations later in the school year. Tap the profuse resources yielded from brain-friendly strategies such as: -embedding academic language and analytical question stems across the year that help maximize the performance of your students on the NYS ELA. -incorporating multisensory activities to help your strugglers synthesize nonfiction text features with informational text passages that resemble test passages but match your existing units. -teaching from academic word lists taken from the NYS ELA. -using instructional charts that work well across a variety of units to bolster the academic language of the ELA. -scaffolding metacognitive strategies for tackling short texts. -teaching paragraph and essay structures that foster good writing while accessing the writing structures of the NYS ELA.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ycwcb98wl8vtWZg37yCHgBs4zKcPOWtJ/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393446

Classroom Management 2-Day Workshop *IN PERSON* facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-12 08:30 - 2026-08-13 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Participants will learn eight research based strategies that create a positive classroom environment including: -Understanding Behavior, -Physical Space, -Quality Instruction, -Teaching classroom rules/expectations, -Routines and procedures, -PreCorrection/Active Supervision, -Positive Consequences, -Negative Consequences Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/197PNgSJjNj9XdCq-soOPFDbNE4yILN4g/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5397339

Awe-NSPIRE-ing Math: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Teaching *IN PERSON* facilitated by Jayson Kiang - 9-12pm
2026-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to empower your students’ mathematical problem-solving. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKkZGdQR8MEie3iORuIjLp0UoVgWsS7t/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5399297

Wilson Reading System® Introductory 3-Day Virtual Course Presented by Aimee Gandee, Wilson Certified Trainer - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-18 08:30 - 2026-08-20 14:30 | Virtual Conference
Wilson Reading System® Introductory Course is a 3-day instructor-led professional learning experience that provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training. Designed for educators supporting students in grade two and above with persistent reading and phonological-coding deficits, this course explores -dyslexia, -structured literacy instruction, -student identification and placement, and -the principles of effective intervention. Participants will engage in learning focused on phonemic awareness, phonology, morphology, and orthography through explicit, systematic, and multisensory instructional practices. The course also introduces the standard ten-part WRS Lesson Plan, with opportunities to practice lesson planning and delivery while receiving modeling and feedback from a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer. Eligible for CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NDtgW3uPKgLvT6rgzyf0seV3UEMD-gQd/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5396542

What is Student Behavior Really Trying to Tell Us? The Science of Behavior *IN PERSON* facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-19 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
In this session, participants will develop an understanding of both external and internal factors as well as psychological theories that influence student as well as educator behavior. Participants will develop knowledge and self-awareness about how they have a direct impact upon student behavior and student’s readiness and accessibility to learning Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PgYctlCue-iQGwWWwgTuAdA1oTPeP4Et/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5397227

SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION IN A SCIENCE OF READING CLASSROOM VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-20 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
Teachers will gather ways to implement small group instruction, which will include rereading read aloud books, using text sets to activate and build background knowledge, varying text difficulty according to the reading purpose, and forming practice groups around fluency, decoding, and pre-building background knowledge. We will learn how to use guided reading within a science of reading framework for the purpose of building a collection of “Read-All-the-Words” books, and how to use small group instruction to help students gather books for Self Selected Reading.. Key takeaways: -Teach readers to make decisions about interest and reading demands of a book with the following procedure of studying a book’s cover, reading the blurb, previewing the table of contents, sampling the text for readability, and examining the text structure (as applicable); -Implement an orthographic mapping procedure to help students read challenging texts. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s2yH42N18lB05TPnxRe3dI6bCXoCvn6a/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404220

Science of Reading Full Day Kickstart: Essential Literacy Foundations for a Strong Year *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-25 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
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. Participants will build a clear understanding of how children learn to read, grounded in the Simple View of Reading and the essential components of effective instruction: phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, decodable text practice, vocabulary, knowledge building read alouds, and writing that supports foundational skills. Educators will learn actionable routines they can implement immediately, including: -Explicit phonics lessons with clear modeling -Daily blending, segmenting, and phoneme manipulation practice -Small group structures that target skill needs -Effective use of decodable texts aligned to taught skills -Building knowledge and language comprehension through rich read alouds, vocabulary routines, and content based discussions -Launching sound walls and oral language routines By the end of the session, participants will leave with high impact instructional routines and a clear understanding of the essential components needed to establish strong, evidence based literacy instruction from the very start of the school year. Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, ELL teachers, special educators, literacy coaches and administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yeNA9RQUXmYxzLS2-vUw7jWAU5qSJF0u/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392355

Scaffolding Science Assessments with Literacy Strategies *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lynn DiAndrea - 8:30-11:30am
2026-08-27 08:30 - 11:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This workshop explores how science teachers can use assessment data and literacy strategies to better support student thinking and written scientific explanations. Participants will examine how literacy strategies can support students in constructing written responses, analyzing data, and communicating scientific reasoning while addressing common misconceptions identified through state assessment data. Practical classroom examples and ready-to-use strategies will be shared to help students more clearly communicate their understanding of science concepts. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMuhMDPHKb-T0tIp4InR1E-xEJJCoG1k/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5411277

ASYNCHRONOUS Mental Health Literacy for K-12 Educators and School Counselors- Flexible Online Professional Learning with Live Virtual Coaching- 15 Hours
2026-09-01 08:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Conference
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 connection and readiness to learn. Participants will explore the New York State Mental Health Education Standards, classroom-based approaches to mental health literacy, and practical tools that can be authentically woven into everyday school practice. Participants can move through the course on a timeline that works best for them, with one year of access from the date of purchase, making it easier for districts to offer meaningful professional learning without requiring substitute coverage. This is not a passive online PD. It is a structured learning experience that combines flexible online coursework with onboarding support and direct access to the instructor through live virtual coaching. In addition to the course content, participants have access to 10 live virtual coaching sessions offered throughout the year for questions, reflection, and implementation support. This makes the course especially valuable for educators seeking professional learning that is flexible, supported, and immediately relevant to classroom practice. Eligible for 15 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UM2cDau8lQxNIfj0nOMWOziko0BOQEZ3/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5385175

Wilson Reading System (WRS) for Level I Online Certification with Web-Based Practicum - Cohort 1 Presented by Aimee Gandee, Wilson Certified Trainer - 8:30-11am
2026-09-14 08:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Conference
Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification is designed for educators seeking to strengthen their ability to support students with dyslexia and other significant word-level reading deficits through research-based, multisensory structured language (MSL) instruction. This comprehensive certification program combines an intensive online course with a supervised practicum experience focused on explicit, systematic reading and spelling instruction. Participants will deepen their understanding of: -phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling and diagnostic teaching while developing practical instructional strategies that can be immediately applied in the classroom. The online course is approximately 90 hours and is typically completed over the course of an academic year, while the practicum requires a minimum of 65 supervised instructional sessions completed within 12 months. Prerequisites include completion of the WRS Introductory Course within the last five years and a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Successful completion of both components leads to Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification and eligibility for the Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner credential. Ineligible for CTLE credit since it leads to a certification. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xGoFnr573LQBU8cE2NrH-6u0Fdd61XYb/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5396395
