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 […]

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, -explore the purpose behind the legislative change, and -begin identifying what these shifts may mean for districts. Together, participants will examine guiding questions to frame […]

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 relationships with students, communicate effectively, and adapt their strategies to meet individual needs. Participants will learn eight research based strategies that increase instructional time, minimize […]

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 […]

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 workshop series is designed to empower high school physics teachers to confidently teach the three new required NYSSLS physics labs by experiencing them firsthand-as their […]

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 heighten thinking, engagement, and learning in every math classroom. Ideal for beginners and educators who are looking to refine their BTC practices. *Bring your own […]

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 new to MTSS or looking to reset your current systems, MTSS Reboot is your launchpad. This one-day session serves as an introduction or reintroduction to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]