• 7 Attitudes of Mindfulness VIRTUAL Workshop presented by The Zen Den – 4:30-6pm

    Virtual Conference

    Jon Kabat-Zinn's 7 Attitudes of Mindfulness bring peace and balance into life. Through a relaxing and informative workshop, Kristen and Michelle has transformed this philosophy to incorporate the classroom environment. Participants will be shown how to use each "Attitude" in their classroom and in their personal lives. Participants will understand the importance of each attitude, […]

  • Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Chemistry NYSSLS *IN PERSON* presented by Kathi Dinota – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    This workshop is designed to support chemistry teachers in understanding and applying the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) to develop coherent, engaging, and standards-aligned chemistry curricula.The primary goals of the workshop are to:-Help educators unpack the NYSSLS, focusing on their structure and intent-Equip teachers with tools to identify key disciplinary core ideas (DCIs), […]

  • Elementary Math Deep-Dive Series – Making Numbers Make Sense & Place Value Gr K-2 *IN PERSON* presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: K-6 Educators, Special Educators, Elementary Math Coaches, AIS, Math DirectorsParticipants will deep-dive into high-leverage math content and instructional practices in alignment with the NYSED Numeracy Briefs 3 and 4 by exploring high-quality and engaging mathematics activities and resources aligned with NYS NextGen Math Standards. Participants will have opportunities to engage with content to explore […]

  • Rolling Out Financial Literacy: Preparing for the K-12 NYSED Updated Graduation Measures *IN PERSON* presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-11:30am

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Learn about the most recent updates from New York State Department of Education regarding what your district must do to prepare students so they can be financially literate in alignment with updated graduation measures. Receive information, resources and materials to help plan and implement a high-quality financial literacy coursework for your district to meet the […]

  • Active Student Response (ASR) Strategy Toolbox Development *IN PERSON* presented by Jennifer Garmirian, M.Ed – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    A full day session to enhance student engagement with Active Student Response (ASR) strategies. This professional development session offers a wealth of techniques for your teaching toolbox, designed to promote active participation, deeper understanding, and critical thinking in the classroom. Participants will explore various individual, partner, and whole-class response methods, providing practical tools for immediate […]

  • New Visions Biology Workshop – Unit 5: Food for All *IN PERSON* – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science AdministratorsWorkshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/biology *Bring your own device*Unit 5: Food for All    Topic: Energy and Matter in Ecosystems - Tuesday, January 27, 2026PEs: HS-LS1-5, HS-LS1-6, HS-LS2-3, HS-LS2-4, HS-LS2-1This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 5 of the New Visions […]

  • Effective Techniques for Teaching Literacy to English Language Learners **ONLINE** presented by Pamela Solomon-4-7pm

    Virtual Conference

    Participants will explore various strategies to help English Language Learners enhance their literacy skills. We will discuss practical approaches that can be applied across all grade levels and subject areas to support students in mainstream classrooms. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed […]

  • New Visions Earth & Space Science Workshops *IN PERSON* Unit 5 – More Hurricanes and Blizzards? – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators Workshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum Https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/earth-space *Bring your own device* Topic: Climate Change and Severe Weather PEs: HS-ESS3-5, HS-ESS2-8 (NYSSLS ONLY), HS-ESS1-7 (NYSSLS ONLY, partial*)*lunar cycles This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 5 of the New Visions Earth & Space […]

  • Deeper Dive into New NYSED Biology Investigations-Session 1-For the Birds and Balancing Act **IN PERSON** Presented by Glen Cochrane-8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Regents Biology teachers and science leaders Session 1 will allow the participants to explore two Investigations, "For the Birds and Balancing Act”. Participants will discover how these performance tasks are a component of a broad NYSED's "System of Assessment”. These provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge […]

  • Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics K-12 **for ADMIN** VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-11:30am

    Virtual Conference

    Peter Liljedahl's famous book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12, focuses on how to move toward a thinking classroom, providing teachers 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. The practices suggested in Building Thinking Classrooms are designed to heighten thinking and learning in every math […]