Join us for a full-day professional development experience designed to enhance the readiness of teachers and administrators in responding to crisis situations within school settings. This comprehensive workshop explores trauma-informed strategies including -positive behavior techniques, -student anxiety prevention, -classroom de-escalation methods, and -the creation of safe and supportive learning environments for all. Participants will engage […]

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 3: Evolution of Sick HumansTopic: Genetics, Protein Synthesis, and the Mismatch Hypothesis - Wednesday, November 5, 2025 PEs: HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS4-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 3 of […]

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of math supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with […]

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* Unit 3: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis: Who's at risk? Topic: Earth's Interior: Waves, Energy and Risk- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 PEs: HS-ESS1-5, HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-3, HS-ESS3-1 (partial*) *resources like minerals and hazards […]

Knowledge building is essential for strong reading comprehension; it provides the foundation students need to understand, analyze, and engage with texts deeply. When readers bring background knowledge to texts, they can make connections, infer meaning, and grasp complex ideas more easily. In this workshop, teachers will learn how taking a knowledge-rich approach to reading helps […]

Audience: K-12 AdministratorsWith New York's "bell-to-bell” cell phone ban now in effect, school leaders face both the challenge-and the opportunity-of creating environments where students can thrive without constant digital distraction. Leading with Connection invites administrators to view this shift not simply as compliance, but as a powerful chance to strengthen relationships, re-center classroom culture, and […]

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 […]