Events

In the context of the New York State Portrait of a Graduate initiative, school library media specialists are essential partners in helping students develop the skills and competencies necessary for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. This presentation will explore the pivotal role school library media specialists play in supporting the Portrait of […]

In the early years of school, every story we share can be a little bit of magic. When children open a book and spot a character who looks like them, lives like them, or feels the way they do, it's more than a story-it's a moment of connection. It's a way of saying, You matter […]

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 […]

How well do your students know the test? How do you prepare them when you're 10 months out? What is the best thing to do 1 month out? Learn about how to teach students to ace standardized tests! We will discuss getting to know your test, multiple-choice problem-solving strategies, how to prepare your students in […]

Audience: School and district leaders, MTSS team members, interventionists, counselors, behavior specialists, instructional coachesPerfect For: Teams ready to strengthen Tier 1 systems, design effective intervention plans, and align scheduling to support MTSS implementationA strong Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) depends on more than interventions-it starts with a healthy instructional core and follows through with thoughtful […]

Challenging times call for school adults to communicate issues and needs without judgment or blame. This workshop introduces a simple 4-step process for improving our ability to: 1) say what we are observing without evaluation, 2) listen for and acknowledge the feelings and needs of others, 3) state our needs, and 4) make requests instead […]

This workshop is aimed at teaching middle and high school social studies teachers how to better support their students' literacy skills. Social studies teachers will learn some of the best literacy strategies for their content and the kinds of tasks that students are asked to do in social studies classrooms, including comprehension of primary source […]

This workshop supports K-3 teachers in strengthening writing instruction through explicit, systematic frameworks that help young writers develop both skill and self-regulation. Participants explore how to teach the full writing process-planning, organizing, drafting, revising, editing, and goal-setting-while also supporting early executive functioning skills such as focus, persistence, and strategic self-talk. Drawing on research-informed approaches such […]

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 […]

In educational settings, there has been an unfair emphasis on a student's individual responsibility to change, and a lack of attention to the many social and institutional factors that make a student's resilience possible. This session explores the 9 factors schools can successfully influence, based on the world-wide research of Dr. Michael Ungar, Director and […]