Specially Designed Instruction: Putting the "Special” Back in Special Education 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-11:30am
2026-07-22 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Conference
This engaging workshop explores the meaning of specially designed instruction and teaches participants how to provide the unique types of instructional services needed by students with disabilities. We will share effective strategies for implementing accommodations and altering, modifying, and/or adapting instructional methods materials, techniques, and learning environments for supporting students with diverse learning abilities and needs. Participants will learn a three-tiered approach for making modifications that help students accomplish IEP goals and objectives while supporting the achievement of the general curriculum standards. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GywwfR7KaXjkm-H4BaRMq_DHE-yLOB0k/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5409249

Secondary Science of Reading: Getting Teens to Read, Think, and Engage Gr 6-12 *IN PERSON* facilitated by The Living Literacy Network-8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-24 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
The Science of Reading (SOR) movement has transformed early literacy but for educators in grades 6-12, a critical question remains: Why do students still struggle to read and make sense of texts across the disciplines? Adolescent literacy demands a more dynamic architecture. While traditional SOR focuses on word recognition and language comprehension alone, the Science of Secondary Reading (SOSR) requires that students evolve from being passive receivers of information to readers who construct meaning critically. The Active View of Reading framework by Nell Duke and Kelly Cartwright accounts for the “hidden” drivers of adolescent success: motivation and engagement, executive function, and metacognition, allowing students to tackle more complex texts as advanced readers and writers. Furthermore, this framework also takes into consideration text type, task, and sociocultural context as well as the role of Disciplinary Literacy (reading and writing like experts in a field) and recognizes the importance of culturally responsive and relevant instruction. This SOSR workshop is specifically designed for middle and high school teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders across disciplines; we’ve chosen the aspects of the Active View of Reading, Disciplinary Literacy, and Critical Literacy that connect most to teen reading struggles, the development of the teenage brain, and teachers’ issues with time, topic coverage, task sophistication and the added pressure of high-stakes tests. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UogwWkuO2ujse6KR9z9h4tEbJrwp47Ev/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5413425

Awe-NSPIRE-ing Math: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Teaching *IN PERSON* facilitated by Jayson Kiang - 9-12pm
2026-07-24 09:00 - 12:00 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to empower your students’ mathematical problem-solving. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKkZGdQR8MEie3iORuIjLp0UoVgWsS7t/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5399287

Supporting Executive Function Through Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Virtual 3-hour session presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness-8:30-11:30am
2026-07-29 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Conference
Many students struggle with attention, organization, flexibility, task initiation, and self-control, and those challenges are often intensified by stress, dysregulation, and overwhelm. This 3-hour summer live virtual institute helps educators understand how mindfulness, emotional regulation, and executive functioning work together to support student success and more effective classroom learning. Participants will gain a practical overview of the eight core executive functions, explore how executive functioning challenges often present in students with ADHD, and learn classroom strategies that support attention, planning, organization, flexibility, and self-regulation. Grounded in the belief that regulation comes before higher-level learning, the institute includes mindfulness practices, Collaborative Problem Solving, classroom routines, and simple data collection tools that help reduce overwhelm and build student agency. Designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, ENL teachers, teaching assistants, aides, and support staff, this live virtual institute provides practical, immediately usable tools for supporting a wide range of learners. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DsWqB9LmaMSs7xJ1Q1fHCHxmVFZ9YC3O/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5385392

The 7 Attitudes of Mindfulness VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott-9-10:30am
2026-07-31 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Conference
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 mindful important Through meditation and thoughtful discussion, participants will explore the 7 attitudes of mindfulness-practical principles that help cultivate awareness, compassion, and presence. You’ll leave with tools to incorporate mindfulness into everyday moments, creating a calmer, more balanced, and intentional way of living. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ApczdoC4KWlW3TrDPhvSa0JG5fnp0D3/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5406525

BELIEVE - Positivity Changes Lives VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott - 9-10:30am
2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Conference
A workshop based off of the TV show Ted Lasso Life can challenge our ability to stay positive, whether through professional pressures or personal demands. Inspired by the uplifting philosophy of Ted Lasso, who champions optimism and focusing on what we can control, this workshop explores how a positive mindset can transform your daily life. Through a variety of meditation practices and breathwork techniques, participants will connect deeply with the motivational messages of Ted Lasso, cultivating a calmer, more focused mind. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with practical tools to shift your outlook, enhance your interactions, and bring a renewed sense of positivity into every aspect of your day. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-ieeqqmKwwy5ug8IKRoTfIL5rKX_cdv/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5407792

Book Creator Basics: Creating Engaging eBooks (K-6) VIRTUAL Two-hour session facilitated by Michele Fisk - 9-11am
2026-08-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Conference
Book Creator is a simple tool for creating engaging digital books. Design your own teaching resources or have students practice their writing skills by creating digital books that incorporate multiple forms of expression. During this session, participants will be guided through setting up a free account, navigating the platform, and creating digital eBooks. We will also explore features available with paid subscriptions. Perfect for K-6 teachers looking to boost student creativity and engagement in writing. Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JvR4zeJLnzUqfgzsb3PWEIXfSygpsBsf/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5403114

Phonics Power and Orthographic Mapping: Teaching Principles of Phonics and Word Study in Ways That Stick Gr K-3 *IN PERSON* facilitated by The Living Literacy Network - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-05 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
In this session, teachers will learn the importance of explicit and systematic phonics instruction in ways that lead to orthographic mapping – the process of forming letter-sound connections in order to commit spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of words to memory. Beyond phonics instruction, teachers will also unlock the power of teaching the six syllable types along with common syllable divisions that lead to automaticity for fluid and flexible word solving. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hYel3j3J5wZNFnenjvb6SSLmcNbbWHK0/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5413700

Deeper Dive into Differentiation: Advancing Your Practice 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-11:30am
2026-08-06 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Conference
This workshop is tailored for experienced educators looking to refine and elevate their differentiation practices. Building on foundational strategies, this workshop dives deep into advanced techniques for addressing the diverse needs of learners in complex classrooms. Participants will explore how to integrate high-level differentiation strategies such as tiered instruction, flexible learning environments, and personalized learning paths. Focus will be placed on designing rigorous yet accessible tasks that challenge students at every level, from gifted to struggling learners, while maintaining high standards. Participants will also delve into data-driven decision-making, using formative and summative assessments to adapt instruction in real time. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities, educators will strengthen their ability to create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences that promote engagement and growth. By the end of this workshop, participants will have actionable strategies to foster an inclusive, high-performance classroom that meets the needs of every student. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kBp1f7r-vK3VXBt6oSl-74FgBojPWSgd/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5409240

Tuck Test Prep into Your Best Literacy Practices Across the School Year *VIRTUAL Workshop* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-06 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
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 ELA exams. This seminar will provide you with for organizing and implementing ELA test preparation seamlessly into your narrative, argument, and informational reading and writing units. We will move beyond rote practice across the year, instead treating the state test as a “transfer genre” so you can reteach transferable strategies already embedded within your reading and writing programs. Join us for a hands-on day tailoring vocabulary study, close reading, multi-media activities and writing strategies designed to meet the NYS ELA expectations later in the school year. Tap the profuse resources yielded from brain-friendly strategies such as: -embedding academic language and analytical question stems across the year that help maximize the performance of your students on the NYS ELA. -incorporating multisensory activities to help your strugglers synthesize nonfiction text features with informational text passages that resemble test passages but match your existing units. -teaching from academic word lists taken from the NYS ELA. -using instructional charts that work well across a variety of units to bolster the academic language of the ELA. -scaffolding metacognitive strategies for tackling short texts. -teaching paragraph and essay structures that foster good writing while accessing the writing structures of the NYS ELA.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ycwcb98wl8vtWZg37yCHgBs4zKcPOWtJ/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393446

Classroom Management 2-Day Workshop *IN PERSON* facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-12 08:30 - 2026-08-13 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Participants will learn eight research based strategies that create a positive classroom environment including: -Understanding Behavior, -Physical Space, -Quality Instruction, -Teaching classroom rules/expectations, -Routines and procedures, -PreCorrection/Active Supervision, -Positive Consequences, -Negative Consequences Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/197PNgSJjNj9XdCq-soOPFDbNE4yILN4g/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5397339

Awe-NSPIRE-ing Math: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Teaching *IN PERSON* facilitated by Jayson Kiang - 9-12pm
2026-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to empower your students’ mathematical problem-solving. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKkZGdQR8MEie3iORuIjLp0UoVgWsS7t/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5399297

The Importance of Knowledge Building Gr K-8 *IN PERSON* facilitated by The Living Literacy Network - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-18 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
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 students develop vocabulary, recognize themes, and think critically about what they read. Teachers will learn how to build rich and complex, multi-media text sets that support conceptual knowledge and transfer that they can integrate into existing curriculum and units as well as build bridges between content area instruction and literacy instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNs4jXXSaeklhO3CWrkvySGpLWIbSrZB/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5413743

Wilson Reading System® Introductory 3-Day Virtual Course Presented by Aimee Gandee, Wilson Certified Trainer - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-18 08:30 - 2026-08-20 14:30 | Virtual Conference
Wilson Reading System® Introductory Course is a 3-day instructor-led professional learning experience that provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training. Designed for educators supporting students in grade two and above with persistent reading and phonological-coding deficits, this course explores -dyslexia, -structured literacy instruction, -student identification and placement, and -the principles of effective intervention. Participants will engage in learning focused on phonemic awareness, phonology, morphology, and orthography through explicit, systematic, and multisensory instructional practices. The course also introduces the standard ten-part WRS Lesson Plan, with opportunities to practice lesson planning and delivery while receiving modeling and feedback from a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer. Eligible for CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NDtgW3uPKgLvT6rgzyf0seV3UEMD-gQd/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5396542

What is Student Behavior Really Trying to Tell Us? The Science of Behavior *IN PERSON* facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-19 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
In this session, participants will develop an understanding of both external and internal factors as well as psychological theories that influence student as well as educator behavior. Participants will develop knowledge and self-awareness about how they have a direct impact upon student behavior and student’s readiness and accessibility to learning Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PgYctlCue-iQGwWWwgTuAdA1oTPeP4Et/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5397227

SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION IN A SCIENCE OF READING CLASSROOM VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-20 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
Teachers will gather ways to implement small group instruction, which will include rereading read aloud books, using text sets to activate and build background knowledge, varying text difficulty according to the reading purpose, and forming practice groups around fluency, decoding, and pre-building background knowledge. We will learn how to use guided reading within a science of reading framework for the purpose of building a collection of “Read-All-the-Words” books, and how to use small group instruction to help students gather books for Self Selected Reading.. Key takeaways: -Teach readers to make decisions about interest and reading demands of a book with the following procedure of studying a book’s cover, reading the blurb, previewing the table of contents, sampling the text for readability, and examining the text structure (as applicable); -Implement an orthographic mapping procedure to help students read challenging texts. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s2yH42N18lB05TPnxRe3dI6bCXoCvn6a/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404220

Understanding the Adolescent Reader: What the Science of Reading Means for Secondary Classrooms 3-hour VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Nicole Moriarty, Ed.D.-8:30-11:30am
2026-08-24 08:30 - 11:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This workshop helps educators understand how reading develops in the brain and what that means for instruction across middle and high school classrooms. Grounded in the Science of Reading, participants explore the essential components of skilled reading, including decoding, language comprehension, and knowledge building, and examine how these intersect across content areas. Through practical routines and collaborative learning, educators learn how to integrate reading, writing, and discussion into daily instruction, ensuring that all teachers see themselves as teachers of literacy. Participants consistently highlight the session’s relevance and clarity, noting a shift in how they understand adolescent readers and leaving with concrete, actionable routines-such as text sets, question generation, and structured discussion-that can be implemented immediately. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/107h4VBEeDA6gEVgfqbpZFTL-gB01o2Cy/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5414660

Science of Reading Full Day Kickstart: Essential Literacy Foundations for a Strong Year *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-25 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This full day session gives primary educators the practical, research aligned tools needed to launch the school year with confidence in a Science of Reading classroom. Designed for new teachers, special educators, those transitioning into early grades, literacy coaches, and administrators, this crash course focuses on what matters most in the first weeks of school. Participants will build a clear understanding of how children learn to read, grounded in the Simple View of Reading and the essential components of effective instruction: phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, decodable text practice, vocabulary, knowledge building read alouds, and writing that supports foundational skills. Educators will learn actionable routines they can implement immediately, including: -Explicit phonics lessons with clear modeling -Daily blending, segmenting, and phoneme manipulation practice -Small group structures that target skill needs -Effective use of decodable texts aligned to taught skills -Building knowledge and language comprehension through rich read alouds, vocabulary routines, and content based discussions -Launching sound walls and oral language routines By the end of the session, participants will leave with high impact instructional routines and a clear understanding of the essential components needed to establish strong, evidence based literacy instruction from the very start of the school year. Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, ELL teachers, special educators, literacy coaches and administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yeNA9RQUXmYxzLS2-vUw7jWAU5qSJF0u/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392355

From Vision to Practice: Embedding the Portrait of a Graduate and Habits of Mind into Everyday Instruction *IN PERSON* facilitated by Nicole Moriarty, Ed.D.-8:30-2:30pm
2026-08-26 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This highly interactive workshop helps educators move beyond the Portrait of a Graduate as a vision statement and into daily classroom practice. Participants explore how the Portrait provides coherence and purpose across a PreK-12 system, and how the Habits of Mind serve as a visible, teachable framework for developing the skills and dispositions students need for life beyond school. Through collaborative activities and reflection, educators identify ways to intentionally teach, name, and reinforce habits such as persistence, flexible thinking, and listening across content areas. Participants consistently describe this session as engaging and energizing, noting the value of time to think with colleagues and leaving with concrete, immediately applicable shifts in language, routines, and instructional practice. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQdaBEH4xEg0TnoMk5T0FLh5QR8EngOn/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5414620

Scaffolding Science Assessments with Literacy Strategies *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lynn DiAndrea - 8:30-11:30am
2026-08-27 08:30 - 11:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This workshop explores how science teachers can use assessment data and literacy strategies to better support student thinking and written scientific explanations. Participants will examine how literacy strategies can support students in constructing written responses, analyzing data, and communicating scientific reasoning while addressing common misconceptions identified through state assessment data. Practical classroom examples and ready-to-use strategies will be shared to help students more clearly communicate their understanding of science concepts. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMuhMDPHKb-T0tIp4InR1E-xEJJCoG1k/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5411277

ASYNCHRONOUS Mental Health Literacy for K-12 Educators and School Counselors- Flexible Online Professional Learning with Live Virtual Coaching- 15 Hours
2026-09-01 08:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Conference
Educators are being asked to address growing student mental health needs, including rising anxiety, while also implementing the New York State Mental Health Education Standards in practical, manageable ways. This 15-hour professional learning experience helps educators understand those standards and translate them into practical strategies that respond to student anxiety, support emotional regulation, and strengthen connection and readiness to learn. Participants will explore the New York State Mental Health Education Standards, classroom-based approaches to mental health literacy, and practical tools that can be authentically woven into everyday school practice. Participants can move through the course on a timeline that works best for them, with one year of access from the date of purchase, making it easier for districts to offer meaningful professional learning without requiring substitute coverage. This is not a passive online PD. It is a structured learning experience that combines flexible online coursework with onboarding support and direct access to the instructor through live virtual coaching. In addition to the course content, participants have access to 10 live virtual coaching sessions offered throughout the year for questions, reflection, and implementation support. This makes the course especially valuable for educators seeking professional learning that is flexible, supported, and immediately relevant to classroom practice. Eligible for 15 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UM2cDau8lQxNIfj0nOMWOziko0BOQEZ3/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5385175

Wilson Reading System (WRS) for Level I Online Certification with Web-Based Practicum - Cohort 1 Presented by Aimee Gandee, Wilson Certified Trainer - 8:30-11am
2026-09-14 08:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Conference
Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification is designed for educators seeking to strengthen their ability to support students with dyslexia and other significant word-level reading deficits through research-based, multisensory structured language (MSL) instruction. This comprehensive certification program combines an intensive online course with a supervised practicum experience focused on explicit, systematic reading and spelling instruction. Participants will deepen their understanding of: -phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling and diagnostic teaching while developing practical instructional strategies that can be immediately applied in the classroom. The online course is approximately 90 hours and is typically completed over the course of an academic year, while the practicum requires a minimum of 65 supervised instructional sessions completed within 12 months. Prerequisites include completion of the WRS Introductory Course within the last five years and a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Successful completion of both components leads to Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification and eligibility for the Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner credential. Ineligible for CTLE credit since it leads to a certification. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xGoFnr573LQBU8cE2NrH-6u0Fdd61XYb/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5396395

Exploring the NYSSLS Chemistry Investigations (2-day workshop) *IN PERSON* facilitated by Kathi Dinota - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-09-24 08:30 - 2026-10-13 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This two-day workshop will provide participants with an in-depth opportunity to explore the three required Chemistry Investigations developed to align with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). These performance tasks offer authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate their understanding of chemistry concepts and scientific practices in a real-world context. Chemistry teachers and science administrators will deepen their understanding of the NYSSLS and the expectations for three-dimensional student learning. Participants will learn how these investigations are designed to prepare students for the type of scientific reasoning and application they will encounter on the Physical Setting: Chemistry Regents examination. Workshop highlights include: -A demonstration of how each investigation aligns with NYSSLS performance expectations and dimensions of learning -Discussion on how the investigations function as assessments of student learning -Hands-on experience with the Chemistry Investigations to model classroom implementation -Collaboration time to develop strategies for successful integration into existing curricula *Please Note: Participants must bring paper copies of each Chemistry Investigation’s documents. These will not be provided at the workshop. Participants should plan to attend both days to have the opportunity to explore all three investigations. Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access digital tools during the session. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 consortium seats. If district pays, district approved must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T-DI9-Zsokdci5fg8JiphJJl52xUqYis/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5417189

Making Groupwork the Norm: Evolved Strategies for Deeper Collaboration - Collaborative Learning in STEM Classes *IN PERSON* facilitated by Philip Dituri, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm
2026-09-29 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Having students to work collaboratively isn’t just something you do with your students in isolated moments – it’s a culture you cultivate over time. In this newly updated and expanded version of the popular Making Groupwork the Norm workshop, we’ll dive deeper into the classroom structures, routines, and mindsets that help collaborative learning thrive in middle and high school classrooms. Whether you’re new to collaborative learning or building on what you learned in the original workshop, this session offers fresh insights grounded in real classroom practice. You’ll leave with: -A refined set of groupwork norms that boost student independence and peer-to-peer accountability -New strategies for designing tasks that foster true collaboration – not just cooperation -Tools for formative assessment that track individual understanding within group contexts -Clear guidance on managing equity, voice, and shared responsibility -Ways to use groupwork as a lever for differentiation and deeper learning We’ll also address persistent myths about groupwork, explore common implementation challenges, and share field-tested solutions that work across content areas. Join us to transform groupwork from an occasional structure into a powerful, everyday practice – and reimagine what students can do when they learn together. BYOD-Bring your own device. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GlEv7ZZa21ohJ_TUjbpgOzxJh2_yKykB/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5394761

Biology Investigations Refresher: Building Student Skills and Maximizing Student Agency *IN PERSON* Facilitated by Glen Cochrane - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-09-29 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Are you and your students still navigating the nuances of the required investigations? This workshop focuses on using the investigations to foster student-centered learning, emphasizing the 3D aspects and the most challenging components for classroom management and student learning. It will serve as a refresher for the three mandated NYSED Biology Investigations. During the first and even the second year of implementation, classroom management, student agency (student-centered learning), and student skills proved challenging. We will address how to shift to student-centered implementation with minimal teacher support and develop prompts that encourage students to test solutions. The investigations assess performance expectations that cannot be evaluated at proficiency on the Regents exam. Students are expected to plan and conduct an investigation, use a model to explain a phenomenon, and compare gene frequencies with and without selection factors. Deficiencies in students’ prior learning and skill mastery that underpin high school expectations have added to the challenges to student success. Student activities to develop the skills needed before conducting the investigations will be provided. ***PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING PAPER COPIES OF EACH BIOLOGY INVESTIGATION’S DOCUMENTS. THESE CANNOT BE PROVIDED. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) – Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites during the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DaPaK2eGhptvjy0qRn_05RJ0HlkxuNms/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5413972

Deep-Dive into the Desmos Graphing Calculator & Geometry Tool VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-09-30 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
Deep-dive into Desmos graphing calculator functionality: -Introducing the free Geometry Tool -Using and creating exploratory tasks in the classroom with the Graphing Calculator and -Geometry Tool -Best practices for Desmos use on the Regents -Best practices for Desmos use on the SAT/ACT -Best practices for Desmos use on AP exams.
Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AH2EjWc4KJo5GGgYhYUNKPf8j9KebpP6/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386807

Reading Comprehension in Early Childhood: Teaching with Text Sets and Themes VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-09-30 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
In this workshop, we will come together to explore what the science of reading research says about reading comprehension and content knowledge in early childhood. Participants will investigate, plan and collaborate around text sets, concept maps, shared experiences, explicit and incidental vocabulary word instruction, visual inferences, concepts of print, and how to take a play-based approach to reading comprehension instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kCqFBzHaW6lvJMB2FabHj79ywCa6Soay/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404237

A Generative Approach to Teaching Vocabulary Gr K-6 *IN PERSON* facilitated by The Living Literacy Network - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-10-01 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Vocabulary is a crucial aspect of language development and plays a significant role in academic success and effective communication. Participants will explore a variety of research-based techniques for teaching words explicitly, teaching context clues, and teaching morphological analyses. The course will delve into the importance of utilizing a generative approach to vocabulary instruction to help students learn words and features and functions of language. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jxdXRx2K0dBoeXoHQQFf9bVMyKaQDWmk/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5413737

Assessment in Inclusive Classrooms *IN PERSON* facilitated by Laura Guggino-Hastings - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-10-01 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
How do we know what students truly understand…and what to do next? This workshop focuses on using assessment as a powerful driver of instruction in inclusive classrooms. Grounded in the CIA (Curriculum-Instruction-Assessment) framework, educators explore how formative and summative assessment practices inform teaching decisions and support student growth. Participants engage in hands-on learning with tools such as rubrics, checklists, exit tickets, conferencing, and anecdotal records. The focus is on collecting meaningful data and using it to adjust instruction in real time. A strong emphasis is placed on equity, and designing and adapting assessments to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners. Educators examine if, when and how to adapt or modify assessments to ensure fairness and access. Participants leave with ready-to-use tools, templates, and strategies to make assessment more intentional, equitable, and instructionally powerful. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approved must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r2L0T7FSD4r8qpVuuwUafNXxUA_F8i-U/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5418359

Supporting Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary: Science‑of‑Reading Strategies That Build Missing Foundational Skills *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-10-06 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Audience: Classroom teachers grades 3-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Upper elementary teachers are increasingly encountering students who still lack essential foundational skills-gaps in phonics, decoding, and word recognition that make grade‑level reading feel out of reach. This workshop offers practical, hands-on guidance grounded in the science of reading to help you support students who are struggling or who never fully mastered early literacy skills. What the workshop focuses on -Strengthening decoding and spelling through explicit, systematic phonics instruction that meets students where they are -Rebuilding foundational skills for readers who missed earlier instruction or need targeted intervention -Boosting vocabulary knowledge with routines that deepen word meaning, morphology, and usage -Integrating phonics, spelling, and word study so students can confidently tackle multisyllabic and unfamiliar words Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YOKtYTFZMu6wixR7muo6iZJ1Ui54I1he/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392467
