Participants will examine effective strategies to implement with teaching second language learners in the content areas. In addition, we will examine several techniques to scaffold/modify lessons for SIFE students to improve their comprehension skills and improve their linguistic abilities. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval […]

Audience: Regents LS: Biology teachers and science leaders Launching a full-year NYSSLS-based Biology course? Whether you're just getting started or refining your NYSSLS approach for students taking the LS: Biology Regents, this workshop is your opportunity to build confidence, clarity, and effective classroom strategies. It will serve as a refresher, placing three-dimensional, phenomenon-based learning into […]

Step into the future of literacy instruction! This interactive workshop is designed for elementary literacy and reading teachers ready to explore a variety of AI tools that can transform teaching and learning. Discover how to use AI to streamline lesson planning, generate engaging and differentiated reading materials, and support the diverse needs of your students. […]

As the NYSSLS-aligned Regents Physics exam approaches, high school physics teachers need targeted support to navigate the exam's most distinctive feature: cluster questions. These multi-part, phenomenon-based items are central to assessing students' ability to apply science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core disciplinary ideas in context. This full-day workshop provides a deep dive into […]

Audience: K-6 Educators, Special Educators, Elementary Math Coaches, AIS, Math DirectorsParticipants will deep-dive into high-leverage math content and instructional practices in alignment with the NYSED Numeracy Briefs 3 and 4 by exploring high-quality and engaging mathematics activities and resources aligned with NYS NextGen Math Standards. Participants will have opportunities to engage with content to explore […]

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 […]

Participants will explore various strategies to help English Language Learners enhance their literacy skills. We will discuss practical approaches that can be applied across all grade levels and subject areas to support students in mainstream classrooms. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed […]

Get ready to explore a variety of materials while collaborating with colleagues in this interactive workshop designed for teachers in Grades 3 and up. Deepen your understanding of morphology and discover how to teach word parts-prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots-in ways that connect to reading, writing, and content-area learning. Participants will receive a […]

The new science assessments in NY State are literacy-based. At the same time, middle and high school students' literacy skills have declined. This workshop will equip middle and high school science teachers with practical literacy strategies on reading that will help their secondary students comprehend, remember, and demonstrate their learning of science content. Participants are […]

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 […]

What do you do when you don't know what to do? "I don't know what to do” is a common refrain in math class-especially when students face unfamiliar problems or standardized test questions. Do they give up? Or do they problem solve? Unfortunately, explicit instruction in problem solving is often missing from the curriculum. In […]

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), […]

Participants will learn various coping tools to give them a calmer and more focused mindset. Participants will also learn how to integrate mindfulness into the everyday environments of 6-12 grade classrooms. Delving into mindfulness will help participants manage personal and professional trying times with a thought filled, productive, peaceful state of mind.Eligible for 1-1/2 hours […]

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science AdministratorsWorkshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/biology *Bring your own device*Unit 6: Woolly Mammoth    Topic: Ecosystem Resilience, Climate Change, and Human Impact - Monday, March 16, 2026PEs: HS-LS2-5, HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-7, HS-LS4-6 (NGSS, not in NYSSLS), HS-ESS2-6 (NYSSLS only), HS-ETS1-1This workshop supports […]

This interactive workshop helps high school science teachers design and implement NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activities that also build collaboration and social-emotional skills. Participants will experience two jigsaw activities-one science-based and one about the jigsaw structure itself-before designing their own. Teachers will learn how to: -structure student "families” and expert groups, -use ice breakers and social skill […]

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science AdministratorsEach title is a live registration link.Workshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum Https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/earth-space*Bring your own device*Topic: Human SustainabilityPEs: HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ESS3-6, HS-EST1-3, HS-EST1-4This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 6 of the New Visions Earth & Space Science curriculum. Educators will engage […]

This 3-hour interactive training is designed to equip educators with practical, research-based tools to: -manage stress, -prevent burnout, and -promote emotional well-being. Participants will learn how to use mindfulness to regulate the nervous system, reset quickly between classes, and stay focused and energized throughout the day. The session also covers strategies for improving time management, […]

Grounded in the principles of the Science of Reading, this session explores the essential role of phonemic awareness and phoneme-grapheme correspondence in the development of proficient reading and writing. Participants will examine evidence-based instructional practices that emphasize segmenting syllables and phonemes and explicitly linking sounds to their written representations to support accurate spelling and fluent […]

During this workshop, participants will focus on the metamorphosis of oneself through different relaxing, intuitive and transforming meditations, Kundalini yoga, journal writing and discussions. Participants will use their imaginations and 5 senses to emphasize their personalities with bright new energy which they can bring to their classrooms and to their students. They will be given […]

Join us for a day to build your knowledge and confidence when teaching dyslexic children. According to the International Dyslexia Association, perhaps as many as 15-20% of students have some of the symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, poor writing, or mixing up similar words. Let's be the best advocates we […]