• From Foundation to Follow-Through: Supporting Core Health, Interventions & MTSS-Aligned Scheduling *IN PERSON* presented by Nicole Moriarty – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: School and district leaders, MTSS team members, interventionists, counselors, behavior specialists, instructional coachesPerfect For: Teams ready to strengthen Tier 1 systems, design effective intervention plans, and align scheduling to support MTSS implementationA strong Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) depends on more than interventions-it starts with a healthy instructional core and follows through with thoughtful […]

  • Innovate, Design, Build: Bringing STEM to Life with Mechanisms and 3D Printing *IN PERSON* presented by Leslie Dalis Watnik – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Unlock the power of STEM and Digital Fluency education in your classroom with this hands-on workshop for educators. Dive into the fascinating world of mechanisms through engaging experiences with mechanism kits and explore the Engineering Design Process from concept to creation. You'll gain practical skills in 3D printing and work with free CAD programs, all […]

  • Seal of Civic Readiness: Strategies, Sharing, and Practice *IN PERSON* presented by Nicole Moriarty – 8:30-11:30am

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Join us for a half-day workshop on the Seal of Civic Readiness, designed to help educators explore and strengthen civic engagement opportunities in their districts. During this three-hour session, participants will learn about the purpose and components of the Seal, engage in hands-on activities, and share best practices with colleagues. This interactive session will provide […]

  • Developing Data Teams to Design Tier 1 Intervention Plans *IN PERSON* presented by Jennifer Garmirian, M.Ed – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    The "Developing Data Teams" workshop focuses on equipping educators with the knowledge and skills needed to establish and sustain effective data teams within educational settings. Participants will explore the essential components of data teams, including -team structures, -data analysis techniques, -collaborative decision-making processes, and -action planning strategies. Through hands-on activities and case studies, educators will […]

  • Small Group Literacy Instruction that Moves Readers Forward VIRTUAL workshop presented by Katie Leo, M.S.Ed – 8:30-2:30pm

    Virtual Conference

    This workshop supports educators in planning and delivering effective small group literacy instruction tailored to student needs. Participants will explore how to group students strategically using assessment data, select appropriate texts and instructional targets, and differentiate instruction for a range of learners. The session focuses on high-impact practices such as guided reading, structured decoding routines, […]

  • Shifting the Balance (K-2): A Full-Day Learning Experience with Kari Yates VIRTUAL Workshop – 8:30-2:30pm

    Virtual Conference

    Join Kari Yates for a day of inspiration and practical learning rooted in the science of reading. Designed for K-2 educators, this session unpacks the six critical shifts from Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading Into the Elementary Classroom (co-authored with Dr. Jan Burkins) and offers clear, classroom-ready routines to […]

  • The Science of Reading and Writing in Secondary ELA and Content Area Classrooms Gr 5-12 *IN PERSON* presented by Victor Jaccarino – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Grades 5-12, ELA and all content areasThe research is in, improving reading improves writing, and improving writing improves reading. Based on the work of Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux's Literacy Briefs on The Science of Reading, Tim Shanahan's research, and Steve Graham's and Michael Hebert's Report from the Carnegie Foundation, this workshop will emphasize the […]

  • Starting at the Sentence Level Making Sense of Content Through Writing Gr 6-12 *IN PERSON* presented by Jessica Gruttola – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: 6-12, Teachers, Instructional CoachesThis interactive workshop introduces participants to the "Hochman Method" explored in the popular text "The Writing Revolution”. Participants will have opportunities for reflection on current classroom practices and how the Hochman Method may be used to increase student writing and critical thinking skills in all content areas. The Hochman Method strategy […]

  • 7 Attitudes of Mindfulness VIRTUAL Workshop presented by The Zen Den – 4:30-6pm

    Virtual Conference

    Jon Kabat-Zinn's 7 Attitudes of Mindfulness bring peace and balance into life. Through a relaxing and informative workshop, Kristen and Michelle has transformed this philosophy to incorporate the classroom environment. Participants will be shown how to use each "Attitude" in their classroom and in their personal lives. Participants will understand the importance of each attitude, […]

  • Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Chemistry NYSSLS *IN PERSON* presented by Kathi Dinota – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    This workshop is designed to support chemistry teachers in understanding and applying the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) to develop coherent, engaging, and standards-aligned chemistry curricula.The primary goals of the workshop are to:-Help educators unpack the NYSSLS, focusing on their structure and intent-Equip teachers with tools to identify key disciplinary core ideas (DCIs), […]