In the early years of school, every story we share can be a little bit of magic. When children open a book and spot a character who looks like them, lives like them, or feels the way they do, it's more than a story-it's a moment of connection. It's a way of saying, You matter […]

What if the key to strong behavior, engagement, and equitable learning is simpler, and more human, than we think? In this energizing full-day session, educators experience firsthand how belonging unlocks motivation and positive behavior, and then learn how to extend those same practices into culturally responsive instruction that elevates every learner. The morning builds a […]

How well do your students know the test? How do you prepare them when you're 10 months out? What is the best thing to do 1 month out? Learn about how to teach students to ace standardized tests! We will discuss getting to know your test, multiple-choice problem-solving strategies, how to prepare your students in […]

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 […]

This workshop is aimed at teaching middle and high school social studies teachers how to better support their students' literacy skills. Social studies teachers will learn some of the best literacy strategies for their content and the kinds of tasks that students are asked to do in social studies classrooms, including comprehension of primary source […]

Participants will learn strategies to engage families as active collaborators in the MTSS process, ensuring better student outcomes.Training helps districts build strong family and community partnerships within MTSS by -creating accessible resources, -clear communication systems, and -collaborative engagement opportunities. Participants will learn strategies to inform, equip, and involve families as active partners in supporting student […]

Learn about the most recent updates from New York State Department of Education regarding what your district must do to prepare students so they can be financially literate in alignment with updated graduation measures. Receive information, resources and materials to help plan and implement a high-quality financial literacy coursework for your district to meet the […]

Embark on a fascinating exploration of 9 Resiliency Factors that schools can influence, through the teachings of Dr. Michael Ungar, Director and Founder of the Resiliency Research Centre in Canada. Learn how resiliency research helps to shift our focus from psychopathology, disorder and trauma to the promotive and protective factors that influence academic and developmental […]

Research has shown that curricular and instructional adjustments are important components of positive behavior supports that lead to the reduction of problem behavior and promotion of student success. When thinking about changing student behavior, focus should be placed on how adults are teaching and supporting the student both as part of a group and as […]

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 […]

Mindfulness in Schools is an evidence-based professional development workshop designed to equip school personnel with practical, accessible tools to reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, and improve classroom climate. Through interactive activities, guided practices, and reflective discussions, participants will explore how mindfulness fosters well-being, presence, and resilience - for themselves and their students. Many real life […]

This interactive workshop will assist new teachers in developing the communication skills they need to successfully interact with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators. Participants will respond to a series of vignettes aimed at exploring complex interpersonal interactions from multiple perspectives and will help teachers in their first five years of practice to problem-solve important topics […]

Calling all Long Island Earth and Spaces Science educators! Whether you're navigating the North Shore or the South Fork, this workshop will help you harness the full potential of the Earth and Space Sciences Reference Tables (ESSRT) to deepen curriculum connections and boost student understanding. We'll dive into practical strategies for integrating the ESSRT into […]

Audience: Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teachers & Teacher Leaders Socratic seminars are named for their embodiment of Socrates' belief in the power of asking questions, prize inquiry over information and discussion over debate. Socratic seminars acknowledge the highly social nature of learning and align with the work of John Dewey, Lev Vygotsky, Jean Piaget, and […]

Now more than ever, schools are tasked with handling mental health issues among students. Adolescence is a time of rapid change-emotionally, socially, and neurologically. Teens often struggle to manage stress, motivation, relationships, and strong emotions, and the adults around them frequently become frustrated by the impact it has in classrooms and school settings. This workshop […]