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Dyscalculia is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a student's ability to understand numbers, learn math facts, perform calculations, and apply mathematical reasoning. While it is less commonly discussed than dyslexia or ADHD, dyscalculia affects a significant portion of the student population, and its impact can be profound when left unrecognized or unsupported. This workshop begins […]

The landscape of modern education requires a visionary approach that transforms students from passive learners into active, empathetic global citizens. The Global Community Architects initiative is designed to bridge the gap between local K-12 classrooms and the broader world, serving as a direct vehicle to realize the core competencies outlined in the New York State […]

This engaging workshop explores the meaning of specially designed instruction and teaches participants how to provide the unique types of instructional services needed by students with disabilities. We will share effective strategies for implementing accommodations and altering, modifying, and/or adapting instructional methods materials, techniques, and learning environments for supporting students with diverse learning abilities and […]

Fluency is often overlooked or treated as secondary, yet it plays a central role in comprehension. This workshop focuses on daily, repeatable structures-modeling, repeated reading, and guided practice-that help students read with accuracy, rate, and expression while strengthening understanding. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to […]

Audience: Classroom teachers grades 2-8, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators This high‑energy workshop immerses grade 2-8 literacy and content‑area educators in Science‑of‑Reading‑aligned practices that make close reading a powerful engine for comprehension. Through an interactive model lesson, participants will see how detective‑style reading, purposeful annotation, strategic rereads, and attention to sentence structure help […]

Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 3-8 ENL, general and special education Teachers Are your students struggling with the complex multiple-choice questions on the NYS ELA exams? Success on these assessments require a tremendous amount of executive function, organization, and close reading. Join our comprehensive seminar designed to equip Grades 3-8 educators with brain-friendly, […]

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 […]

Audience: Grades K-6 general education teachers; reading teachers; special educators; ELA coaches; ELA, ENL and Special Education directors; building and district administrators. 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 20-25% of students have some of the symptoms […]

Structured talk can deepen understanding when it is clear, purposeful, and grounded in text. This workshop focuses on building debate and discussion routines that support reading comprehension. Teachers learn how to guide students in using evidence, responding to ideas, and clarifying thinking through structured exchanges that lead to stronger understanding and more precise responses in […]

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 […]