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 […]

This course will help participants develop skills to create an inclusive classroom environment which will meet the needs of a diverse student population. We will use an "Inside-Out” approach to focus on our own identities and cultures as well as develop interpersonal skills to appreciate the values and cultures of others. Through collaborative learning we […]

With the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) approaching, physics educators must prepare to meet new expectations for student investigation and lab-based performance tasks. This two-part workshop series is designed to empower high school physics teachers to confidently teach the three new required NYSSLS physics labs by experiencing them firsthand-as their […]

This interactive workshop will provide an overview of the text with a special focus on the first eleven chapters. There will be many easy-to-implement classroom practices and resources to immediately heighten thinking, engagement, and learning in every math classroom. Ideal for beginners and educators who are looking to refine their BTC practices. *Bring your own […]

Audience: School and district leaders, classroom teachers, interventionists, counselors, support staff, and MTSS team membersPerfect For: Teams beginning their MTSS journey-or looking to re-center and realign their current approachWhether you're new to MTSS or looking to reset your current systems, MTSS Reboot is your launchpad. This one-day session serves as an introduction or reintroduction to […]