Events

A wise board of education president once said, "Administrators have few sticks and even fewer carrots to move people from one level to another.” School and district leaders experience deep frustration because they operate in environments where traditional management strategies like directives and strong sanctions have limited power to effect change. Yet the research is […]

-Provide explicit instruction, consistent demonstrations and descriptions, and intentionally scaffold the steps or processes needed to understand writing concepts -Reduce scaffolds as the student models skills independently and fluently -Design, provide, and assess the effectiveness of specially-designed instruction to provide students with disabilities with access to participate and progress in the general education curriculum -Facilitate […]

This engaging, interactive, and practical workshop is designed specifically for educators who are new to co-teaching or are preparing to begin their journey as co-teaching partners. Whether you are a general education teacher, a special education teacher, or a support specialist entering a co-taught classroom for the first time, this workshop provides the essential foundation […]

Audience: K-2 Classroom teachers, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Early readers deserve instruction that is clear, intentional, and rooted in what we know works. This high‑impact session brings the Science of Reading to life for K-2 classrooms, spotlighting the small‑group practices that build strong, confident beginning readers. You'll explore explicit, assessment‑driven routines […]

Content-area learning depends on vocabulary and knowledge. This workshop focuses on practical routines for teaching academic and domain-specific vocabulary in science, social studies, and beyond. Teachers learn how to select, teach, and revisit words so they support comprehension and writing across subjects. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be […]

Are you one or two years into implementing your three-dimensional, NYSSLS-based Biology curriculum? Now is an ideal time to assess its effectiveness and alignment with student-centered, phenomenon-based, three-dimensional learning and to identify areas for improvement. Let's work together to enhance our teaching strategies to better support student success. This two-day workshop offers a collaborative workspace […]

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 […]