Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]