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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This interactive session focuses on equipping educators with proactive and preventative strategies to promote positive behavior and create supportive classroom environments. Participants will explore tiered behavior supports, relationship-building practices, environmental design, and routines that reduce the likelihood of disruptive behaviors. The session also highlights how to deliver in-class supports-including behavior-specific praise, active supervision, and low-level […]

Review in-depth the newly released eight math briefs from NYSED. Receive support and many high-quality resources to support your district and staff to turn theories into common practice. This workshop is designed specifically for administrators to help guide your strategic planning, staff development, and instructional leadership as you implement the numeracy briefs across your school […]