Events

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this workshop, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional […]

A 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 […]

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 […]