The Science of Reading & Small Group Reading Instruction K-3 *IN PERSON* Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm
2026-05-13 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Now that we have immersed ourselves into the research, we are ready to explore the shifts in small group reading instruction necessary to align with research based practices. On this day, you will explore a variety of ways to bring explicit assessment-based instruction to small groups. We will create small group routines to help students practice both phonemic and phonics skills and apply them to connected texts. As decodable texts are being introduced into our classrooms, we will explore ways to synthesize them with our phonemic and phonics programs. A choice of gradual-release small-group lesson plans will be shared. You will leave this day with a variety of tools to fuel your small group lessons!Audience: K-3 classroom teachers, literacy coaches, reading specialists and administratorsEligible for 6 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/1-k7-ALEQF2qLxexuxlJkP3X_rOqubUuu/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5248268

The Power of Picture Books in Student Identity Gr 2-6 *IN PERSON* presented by Sarah Cordova/ Literacy Matters - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-05-13 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
In order for our students to feel valued in our classrooms they must be represented in the books we share with them. Whether it is the characters, families, cultures, and settings on the pages of our read alouds or the author’s experiences that inspire the picture books we share, our students need to feel represented and heard. Our mentor texts can be more than simply books we use to teach writing strategies and skills. These texts can also be tools to showcase and celebrate the lives of the students that sit before us and those who do not. This session will showcase culturally responsive picture books that contain a multitude of opportunities for minilessons within your writing instruction, bringing excitement and inclusivity into your classroom. 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/1VGfZQFu_mbTyVGaPRLHHZXMOyRYCEXZu/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5329197

THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS VIRTUAL 2-DAY TOOLKIT BRIEF #5: THE SCIENCE OF READING IN MULTILINGUAL K-12 CLASSROOMS - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-05-13 08:30 - 2026-05-14 14:30 | Virtual Conference
In this 2-day workshop, we will spend the first 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 practices during the second day. Participants will work throughout this two day long workshop to link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement this brief with the following outcomes:
Identify the Big Six (phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, oral language)
Understand different pedagogical approaches such as learning to read versus reading to learn
Learn how to create a comprehensive literacy instructional program that goes beyond the Big Six to encompass linguistic and cultural assets for multilingual learners (I.e. english language development, metalinguistic awareness, cross-linguistic connections, oracy and social justice and culturally relevant pedagogy)
Use screener data appropriately
Gather instructional strategies for the Big Six that incorporate ELL and ML considerations
FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lsSa7LDYY2oP7rkJiU8Kakaq5Ec3gkX0/view?usp=sharing
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I Got This: Developing Supports and Interventions for Problematic Classroom Behavior **IN PERSON** presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-05-14 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Promoting healthy and safe learning environments where students can receive the instruction and other supports they need to learn and achieve at high levels is one of the primary responsibilities of each school. Research has suggested that teachers and other school personnel often have received inadequate training in the understanding and management of problematic student behavior. This circumstance has often made both teachers and clinicians alike feel helpless in the development of successful responses to these behaviors. It is therefore important for educators to take advantage of the use of researched based behavioral science approaches. Figuring out the reasons behind a behavior is critical for the development of an appropriate response or intervention. By understanding that behavior is a form of student communication that is purposeful, interactive, predictable, and learned through the visual representation of a behavior chain or pathway, teachers and clinicians can become better equipped with the skills necessary to manage behavior effectively and efficiently. In this session, participants will learn how to independently develop behavior interventions through a process that determines why a student engages in behaviors that impede learning and that are related to the classroom environment. Thinking about the circumstances and factors surrounding a behavior in a systematic manner will help teachers set up and manage their classrooms in a proactive and positive way. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
For full description please view Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18n6xkOEp-m7NtO7oI3gHtBAJdSk1tAmY/view?usp=sharing
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Data Analysis and Data-Driven Instruction for Secondary Classroom Teachers *IN PERSON* presented by Jacqueline Darvin - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-05-14 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This workshop will provide an introduction on how teachers can use student assessment data to continuously improve their instruction. Participants will learn how to use both formative and summative data more effectively and how to create graphic representations of data (charts & graphs) to share with other teachers, school leaders, and parents. This workshop will provide teachers with tools on how to understand and analyze student data, how to share their data analyses with other stakeholders, and how to make instructional improvements based on data analysis. Please bring a laptop to access student data and other online resources needed during this 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/1zVMDUaZkepztZMFF8NgzX3ZRslMxNao8/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5152046

Reading Comprehension Strategies for Secondary Content Area Teachers *IN PERSON* presented by Jacqueline Darvin - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-05-19 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This workshop will focus specifically on reading comprehension strategies in middle and high school classrooms. All assessments in NY State are now assessments of reading comprehension, while the vast majority of general education students are reading at least one year below grade level. Secondary teachers will be shown strategies that they can use to monitor and increase their students’ reading comprehension and will practice applying them to their own content. Participants are asked to please bring a laptop and some current lesson plans/curriculum to the session.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/1sB3a7o3AUMp9PYcKu8z3Twh4oHaKGZzB/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5152118

The Science of Learning in Action: What's Real, What Works, and Why (K-8) *IN PERSON* presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-05-20 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This workshop helps educators focus on what the science of learning actually supports and what is practical for classrooms. Participants explore the Big Three-retrieval practice, spaced practice, and interleaving-alongside the Fab Five learning strategies: generation, elaboration, calibration, reflection, and mnemonics. Emphasis is placed on teaching these strategies explicitly so students learn to use them independently over time, not just experience them during lessons. The session clarifies the difference between cognitive science and neuroscience, helping educators recognize what research findings are actionable for instruction. Teachers leave with concrete routines, a clear lens for evaluating new initiatives, and the confidence to apply these strategies immediately across subjects and grade levels. Eligible for 6 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/16_O-Rs5TOfKC6YRXZhs9jVBKG2LeKE3C/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5321802

Supporting NYSED's Portrait of a Graduate Through Classroom Practice (3-8) *IN PERSON* presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-05-27 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
This workshop supports educators in translating NYSED’s Portrait of a Graduate into concrete, research-based classroom practice. Participants examine instructional strategies aligned with NYSED’s emphasis on academic preparedness (including cognitive science-informed learning strategies), effective communication, thoughtful reasoning, civic awareness, and reflection-without relying on abstract competencies or surface-level activities. The session explores practical approaches that build discernment (including awareness of common logical fallacies), support articulate and confident speaking through rhetorical moves, deepen students’ understanding of civic life and citizenship, and help students reflect on their learning and set purposeful, motivating goals. All strategies are grounded in cognitive science and classroom evidence and are designed to integrate naturally into daily instruction across grades and subjects. Eligible for 6 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/1L7oogaNZ5XWz7gyrJ6zaqrQe2Jm8uVbh/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5321877

Grammar as the Foundation of Expression: Grades 3-8 *IN PERSON* presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-02 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Grammar as the Foundation of Expression explores how strong grammar knowledge supports clear, confident expression in student writing. Grounded in classroom practice and the science of learning, this session reflects the instructional approach of Word Love Grammar, including recent unit work that emphasizes clarity, transfer, and purposeful use of language. Participants explore practical routines that help students build grammar knowledge that lasts-and learn to apply it with intention-through clear instruction, repeated practice, and meaningful application. The focus is on helping students gain control over language so they can shape meaning thoughtfully and effectively. Eligible for 6 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/1cYZbWlDDEOflJRqeQ7P1rGQCGn4g_V5l/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5322044

THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS VIRTUAL TOOLKIT BRIEF #6: WHAT EVERY INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER NEEDS TO KNOW: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADVANCING MULTILITERACY - 11:30-2:30pm
2026-06-02 11:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
In this workshop, we will spend the first half of the session unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the school 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 practices during the second half of the session.
Participants will work throughout this half day long workshop to link practical curricular resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement this brief with the following outcomes:
Learn how to implement the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education framework with a focus on a welcoming and affirming environment
Incorporate ongoing reflective practices to examine how ELLs are able to communicate and learn with specific teaching methods/materials
Support a context for additive language and concepts Practice use and create opportunities for inclusive language growth
FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kYG87SHyrcF55acbFLXyRR91lVJpPrbG/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5285103

Short Clips, Big Thinking in Social Studies *IN PERSON* presented by Wendy Braxton - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-04 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Leveraging visual media and active learning strategies to promote productive struggle. This professional development session supports secondary social studies teachers in using commercials and short film clips as high-impact entry points to hook students and spark curiosity. Participants will explore how visual media can be leveraged to build background knowledge, surface multiple perspectives, and motivate students to engage deeply with complex historical and contemporary issues. Teachers will learn how to intentionally structure these strategies to foster productive struggle and sustained critical thinking. Emphasis will be placed on aligning instruction to the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework by centering student voice, identity, and inquiry. Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies and examples that can be immediately implemented in secondary social studies classrooms. 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/1E7di5JrCPLY7Cr0nCijrIrWL_k2warKV/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5319485

Writing Beyond the Writing Block (3-8) *IN PERSON* presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-04 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Writing development does not need to be confined to a single block of time. This workshop explores how short, purposeful writing opportunities embedded across subjects-drawing on approaches aligned with research on ‘writing revolution” sentence-level writing and self-regulated strategy development (SRSD)-can deepen understanding and strengthen literacy. Teachers examine how structured writing in math, science, and social studies helps students clarify thinking while building habits that transfer back into longer writing tasks. Eligible for 6 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/1Z939QRJoGtguuSoaNv8cZDIh0-yZCvpz/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5322093

Unlock the Power of AI in Your Google Classroom *IN PERSON* presented by Christine Joneleit - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-09 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to leverage Google’s newest AI tools to save planning time, engage students, and personalize learning. By the end of the session, you will be able to: -Create dynamic, standards-aligned lessons quickly using Gemini, designed to capture student interest. -Generate engaging visuals, including infographics and comics, to support diverse learners. -Customize Gems and build a NotebookLM to help students deepen understanding, stay engaged, and retain knowledge. -Transform Google Slides into attention-grabbing videos (Google Vids) to enhance classroom instruction. -Access resources and prepare for Gemini certification, with guidance and materials to become a Gemini Certified Educator or support students in becoming Gemini Certified. You will leave the workshop with ready-to-use strategies, enhanced lesson plans, and practical tools to integrate AI into your classroom immediately. Bring a lesson plan and Google Slides to apply what you learn in real time, along with any other teaching ideas you’d like to explore.
Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Ineligible to use consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15y2hS6B6TB3StTZDHMaAX3wf1BI7VrZ3/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5358632

BELONGING & BEYOND: THE ONE QUESTION THAT IGNITES CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CLASSROOMS *IN PERSON* presented by Kari Horn Lehman - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-06-10 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
What if the key to strong behavior, engagement, and equitable learning is simpler, and more human, than we think? In this energizing full-day session, educators experience firsthand how belonging unlocks motivation and positive behavior, and then learn how to extend those same practices into culturally responsive instruction that elevates every learner. The morning builds a foundation of belonging through hands-on activities and practical routines grounded in academic mindset research. The afternoon turns warmth into actionable CRSE practice: identity-affirming routines, inclusive participation structures, and instructional moves that connect directly to NYS Portrait of a Graduate competencies, including communication, cultural competence, and learner independence. Educators leave with The Belonging-to-Equity Playbook, a practical toolkit that supports immediate implementation and long-term culture building. What Educators Gain: -Evidence-informed routines that strengthen behavior and engagement through connection -CRSE-aligned strategies that make representation and access practical and sustainable -Tools that directly reinforce Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) competencies -Inclusive participation structures that support all learners -A ready-to-use Belonging-to-Equity Playbook for classroom, team, or building-wide implementation Target Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, specialists, building leaders, and related service professionals seeking highly practical strategies that connect belonging, behavior, engagement, and culturally responsive practice. Eligible for 6 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/1acSPSCNvvR0t80JVNttqLj3Ocjqdp5OT/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5300408

Playful Assessments: How Do We Capture the Gift of Learning? VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-07 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Conference
In this workshop, we will come together to explore the landscape of play-based teaching and how it can lead to the concept of playful assessments. Participants will investigate, plan and collaborate around moments to capture in a young learner’s journey, pedagogical documentation, honoring young student voices in documentation, sharing a child’s story productively, self-documentation, conferencing, and sharing and celebrating learning. 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/1HXKQdb0C2UGU6OpICH2koczf14UHulTB/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404069

Preventing the Meltdown - Understanding Environmental Factors Affecting Behavior facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-08 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Participants will develop an understanding of the complex nature of student behavior and its relationships to the classroom environment while learning instructional, relational and environmental strategies to set up a proactive, preventative learning environment. 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/1G2MBfQD7RKM_D4Li8yIoKPS_mTQa6Wto/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5397153

Restorative Circles: A Two-Day In-Person Summer Institute for Building Connection, Voice, and Community presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-14 08:30 - 2026-07-15 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
Educators need practical ways to build respect, strengthen classroom community, and respond to student behavior without relying on gimmicks, rewards, or compliance-driven systems. This two-day in-person summer institute helps educators understand how restorative circles can be used to create more connected, respectful, and emotionally safe learning environments. Beginning with mindfulness and mindful communication as the foundation, participants learn how to facilitate circles with clarity and confidence using agreements, talking pieces, rounds, and low-, medium-, and high-risk questions that can be adapted across grade levels and settings. This is an in-depth, implementation-focused learning experience designed for real classrooms. Participants gain practical tools they can begin using right away to support authentic student voice, strengthen relationships, and build a classroom culture rooted in trust, authenticity, and mutual respect. The institute also supports educators in creating more equitable spaces that elevate voice, access, and participation for all learners, including English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and neurodivergent learners. Participants will learn not only how to lead restorative circles, but also what to do when a circle goes ‘sideways’ and how to respond in ways that preserve safety, dignity, and connection. 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/1y6j8NnfD909UpW_vMk2qZo5qHg-PhCFX/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5385300

Be Impeccable with Your Word VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott-9-10:30am
2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Conference
A workshop based off the book The Four Agreements Through original meditation practices, focused on personal growth, critical reflection, and the pursuit of happiness, these practices aim to deepen the understanding of how the suffering of others can contribute to negativity in the workplace-and how greater awareness can foster a more compassionate, positive environment. 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/1kW5opgdEbvv9iyuES52PIR72ytKE2dgh/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5406479

Dive Into Differentiation: Foundations for Reaching Every Learner 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference-8:30-11:30am
2026-07-15 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Conference
Whether educators are new to differentiation or are seeking to refine their skills, this interactive workshop will leave attendees with strategies that they can readily incorporate into their classrooms the very next day! Participants will learn tools to meet the needs, capacities, and skills of diverse learners in the classroom. Attendees will learn what differentiated instruction is and is not, explore strategies to differentiate the four quadrants of differentiation, and plan lessons that incorporate the strategies and information presented. The workshop will emphasize the importance of ongoing reflection and adaptation to meet the needs of all students, from those who require extra support to those who are ready for enrichment. 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/1V9ytIR54mQsAXG3W5Wdtg3FGj8GSBv0y/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5409233

A Generative Approach to Teaching Vocabulary Gr K-6 *IN PERSON* facilitated by The Living Literacy Network - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-17 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/16jvpZujRLnW1OlQjwmUBDgtpZT8lWFur/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5413732

Deep-Dive into the Desmos Graphing Calculator & Geometry Tool 2-Hour VIRTUAL Session presented by Andy Malbouef - 9-11am
2026-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Conference
Deep-dive into Desmos graphing calculator functionality -Introducing the free Geometry Tool — Best practices for Desmos use on the Regents Eligible for 2 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/1Xb6dnilmUa6967El0fAmI52a3pDAGD50/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386660

Unlock the Power of AI in Your Google Classroom *IN PERSON* facilitated by Christine Joneleit - 8:30-2:30pm
2026-07-21 08:30 - 14:30 | JEA Alternative School, 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798-1837, United States
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to leverage Google’s newest AI tools to save planning time, engage students, and personalize learning. By the end of the session, you will be able to: -Create dynamic, standards-aligned lessons quickly using Gemini, designed to capture student interest. -Generate engaging visuals, including infographics and comics, to support diverse learners. -Customize Gems and build a NotebookLM to help students deepen understanding, stay engaged, and retain knowledge. -Transform Google Slides into attention-grabbing videos (Google Vids) to enhance classroom instruction. -Access resources and prepare for Gemini certification, with guidance and materials to become a Gemini Certified Educator or support students in becoming Gemini Certified. You will leave the workshop with ready-to-use strategies, enhanced lesson plans, and practical tools to integrate AI into your classroom immediately. Bring a lesson plan and Google Slides to apply what you learn in real time, along with any other teaching ideas you’d like to explore. 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/1PhBIK5MJGxF9VObAopfqsEE5qcpFrjzc/view?usp=sharing
Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5391652

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 | 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
