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 […]
In this workshop, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom 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 […]
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 […]
In today's evolving educational landscape, the role of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Chairperson is more vital-and more complex-than ever before. Chairpersons are responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE), while also maintaining compliance […]
A world where every individual teacher sees themselves as a Community Architect. A world where teachers find ways to work together to create a village of learning. Building a village is a necessary part of being an educator in a world often siloed and polarized. Instead of creating greater spaces for adaptation we often find […]
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 […]
This is a dynamic, hands-on workshop specifically designed for co-teaching teams who have worked together for at least two years and are ready to advance their skills, deepen their collaboration, and refine their instructional practices. This workshop builds on the foundational knowledge and experience gained in Level 1, offering co-teachers a chance to reflect, recalibrate, […]
Audience: Classroom teachers grades 1-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Are your students "stuck in the middle of the bridge”-able to decode but lacking the automaticity needed to truly comprehend and enjoy what they read? This full-day, interactive workshop equips educators with a comprehensive Science of Reading-aligned toolbox designed specifically for the […]
A practical introduction to using AI tools to support teaching, planning, and student learning in secondary classrooms. Teachers explore clear, responsible ways to use AI to generate materials, model thinking, and support writing and analysis-while maintaining strong instructional judgment and student ownership. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be […]
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. Come explore the 9 factors schools can successfully influence, based on the world-wide research of Dr. Michael Ungar, Director and Founder […]