Professional Learning Catalog

CURRICULUM CENTER

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING THE LEARNING LOUNGE COLLEGIAL CIRCLES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & ASSESSMENT

The perfect fit for your professional learning needs

TRAUMA INFORMED & EQUITABLE CLASSROOMS MATH SCIENCE & COMPUTER SCIENCE ELA & LITERACY SOCIAL STUDIES VISUAL ARTS MUSIC & HEALTH WORLD LANGUAGE APPR & DASA

www.PNWBOCES.org/Curriculum-Center

Dear Valued Colleague, The Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES Curriculum Center is proud to present this year's Professional Learning Catalog. This year's catalog is designed to meet the diverse needs of educators in a way that honors what we know about adult learning. The offerings contained within strive to further build the capacity of your team by leveraging both regional expertise and nationally and internationally known facilitators.

The Curriculum Center is committed to serving the expressed needs of educators across our region. In order to do so, we have thoughtfully designed these offerings based on direct feedback from educators and leaders like you. Our professional learning is designed with input from local content area experts and in consultation with the PNW BOCES Curriculum Council. Therefore, we know you will find opportunities in these pages that meet your needs and professional goals as well as those of your staff.

By further building on what we know about adult learning and recognizing the unique challenges we all face due to the COVID-19 health emergency, the Curriculum Center has actively sought to design workshops that are "just the right size", with many of our offerings including individual and small group coaching from our facilitators. To support your need to connect, network, and share solutions, through these unprecedented times, we have added Learning Lounges that will meet for an hour every month and provide organic opportunities to share and problem solve alongside a committed community of learners.

The Curriculum Center is excited to bring the best of local, national, and international expertise directly to you. We invite you to join Greg Tang to build innovative instructional interventions in math, Myron Dueck for a four part series that will help you develop contemporary grading and assessment strategies K-12, Diane Cunningham who will lead you towards becoming a designer of student learning, and James Martin who will help you build psychologically safe classrooms. These practitioners, paired with our collegial circle groups, learning lounges, and a whole host of other carefully curated professional learning opportunities will provide you and your teams with the tools needed to take teaching and learning to the next level.

By utilizing virtual meetings this fall, we will be able to bring each of these amazing learning experiences to you no matter where you are. We see these virtual learning opportunities as another way to broaden the types of support we provide to you. Even once we are able to welcome you back to our campus, we look forward to providing both face-to-face and virtual methods that allow us to grow as learners and leaders.

Thank you for your continued support, and for choosing to learn at The Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES. We look forward to learning and growing, together!

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Professional Learning

"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence" ABIGAIL ADAMS

TO REGISTER

Go to PNW BOCES MyLearningPlan page www.pnwboces.org/catalog Select "Curriculum Center" from the "Select on or more options" drop down and click on "search" Scroll to view workshop offerings Click on the workshop name, read the details, and click the "Enroll" button to register.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Districts will be billed based on registration unless cancelled seven days prior to the workshop. If a district does not approve of attendance, the registrant must withdraw from the workshop online prior to the seven day cancellation period or contact ccenter@pnwboces. org for assistance. Enrollees are responsible to make sure that registrations are either approved or disapproved prior to the seven day cancellation period.

Fred Ende

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

Gregory S. Brown ED.D.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

Mary Ford PRESIDENT, PNW BOCES CURRICULUM COUNCIL

All local BOCES provide professional development and support services. Please check with your local BOCES to see what is offered. These programs and services are not intended to take the place of similar offerings provided by your own BOCES

Curriculum Council Districts and Representatives 2020-2021 ARDSLEY

ELMSFORD

MONTICELLO

SCARSDALE

Duncan Wilson

Marc Baiocco

Linda Oehler-Marx

Edgar McIntosh

MILLBOOK

SOMERS

GARRISON

Laura Mitchel

Claire Comerford

Carl Albano

Caroline Hernandez Pidala

Kevin Guidotti

HALDANE

NORTH SALEM

SULLIVAN WEST

Phil Benante

Julio Vazquez

Steve Walker

BEDFORD

Jean Miccio BREWSTER

Michelle Gosh BRIARCLIFF

Susan Howard BRONXVILLE

Mara Koetke BYRAM HILLS

Timothy Kaltenecker Andrew Taylor CARMEL

Lizette Ruiz CHAPPAQUA

Adam Pease CROTON-HARMON

Deborah O’Connell John Griffiths DOBBS FERRY

Doug Berry EASTCHESTER

Scott Wynne EDGEMONT

Michael Curtin

Jeffrey Olender

Maryann Seelke Judy Barbera

OSSINING

Kathleen Bressler

Brian Alm

TARRYTOWN

Carrieann Sipos

Gail Duffy

PEEKSKILL

TUCKAHOE

HASTINGS

Dan Callahan

Chris Keogh

Melissa Szymanski

Mary Foster

HENDRICK HUDSON

PELHAM

Margaret Ruller

Steve Garcia

IRVINGTON

PLEASANTVILLE

Mary Ellis

Cameron Fadjo

KATONAH-LEWISBORO

POCANTICO HILLS

Ron Hattar

Mary Ford

Adam Brown

Lisa O’Shea

LAKELAND

PUTNAM VALLEY

Karen Gagliardi

Jeremy Luft

HARRISON

Michael Greenfield

LIBERTY

Patrick Sullivan MAHOPAC

Michael Tromblee MAMARONECK

Annie Ward

Jenette Mistretta RISING GROUND

Angela White RYE CITY

Eric Byrne Sherri Goffman

VALHALLA

Elizabeth Kimiecik WHITE PLAINS

Debbie Hand YORKTOWN

CURRICULUM CENTER

TAble of Contents THE LEARNING LOUNGE

01 – 02

COLLEGIAL CIRCLES

03 – 11

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & ASSESSMENT

12 – 18

TRAUMA INFORMED & EQUITABLE CLASSROOMS

19 – 24

MATH 25 – 32 SCIENCE & COMPUTER SCIENCE

33 – 40

ELA & LITERACY

41 – 51

52 – 61

VISUAL ARTS MUSIC & HEALTH

62 – 67

SOCIAL STUDIES

WORLD LANGUAGE 68 – 71 APPR & DASA 72 – 76 ON-SITE SERVICES SERVICES PRESENTER AND ON-SITE CONSULTANT BIOS

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THE LEARNING Lounge New for the 2020-2021 school year, PNW BOCES will be offering monthly learning lounges where educators from around the region and beyond can come together virtually to share ideas, troubleshoot, and support one another as we navigate these unprecedented times.

We know that the collective wisdom of a group and the ability to connect among and between districts can foster new learning and innovative solutions. Therefore, participants will benefit from organic conversations determined by the group that are expertly facilitated by a content area leader from the region. Consider joining one of the learning lounge series and be prepared to share, learn, and thrive together! $225 L O C A T I O N : Virtual session, link will be sent to participants PRICE:

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THE LEARNING Lounge

Science Educators Learning Lounge PRESENTER:

1st Tuesday of the month

DATES: TIME:

Patty Viggiano

6:00PM – 7:00PM

Secondary World Language Teachers Learning Lounge PRESENTER: DATES: TIME:

Secondary Math Learning Lounge PRESENTER:

1st Tuesday of the month

DATES: TIME:

Greg Stephens

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Learning Lounge PRESENTER: DATES: TIME:

Danielle Michielini

1st Wednesday of the month

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Secondary Social Studies Learning Lounge PRESENTER: DATES: TIME:

Nancy Maguire

1st Wednesday of the month

7:00pm – 8:00pm

2nd Tuesday of the month

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Science Research Learning Lounge PRESENTER: DATES: TIME:

Art

Harriet Barnett & Adam Yuro

Stephanie Peborde Burke

2nd Tuesday of the month

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Music Learning Lounge PRESENTER: DATES: TIME:

Meghan Cabral

2nd Thursday of the month

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Elementary World Language Teachers Learning Lounge PRESENTER: DATES: TIME:

Marissa Coulehan

2nd Thursday of the month

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Secondary English Learning Lounge PRESENTER: DATES: TIME:

Brian Gutherman

2nd Tuesday of the month

5:00pm – 6:00pm

ALL MEETINGS START IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER | PRICE $225 | LOCATION: VIRTUAL

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Presenter and On-Site Consultant Bios

Collegial Circles At PNW BOCES we are known for our rich content area supports and the collegial environment in which we welcome learners. If you are a leader in one or more of the following role alike areas, we invite you to join our collegial circles. These high powered groups receive the latest in NYSED standards updates for their discipline while enjoying a forum designed to support the needs of lead teachers and department leaders. Each session is expertly facilitated by a respected, local, content leader.

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Collegial Circles

Active Learning & Innovative Spaces Collegial Circle Many school districts in our region are exploring active learning and how innovative space can amplify student learning. This collegial circle will allow teachers and leaders from throughout the region to learn together, share best practices, exchange ideas, celebrate successes, debrief our learning, and build a network of learners around active learning and innovative spaces.

The goals of this year's meetings are to begin to build a network of active learning/innovative space leaders from throughout the region, as well as to explore and discuss any topics of interest to the group. The sessions will be participant–driven, with an initial survey to guide our session agenda.

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers and leaders interested in exploring elements of active learning and learning space design DATE/TIME:

• 10/22/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 1/18/21 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 4/15/21 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $411 Curriculum Center Members • $473 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Josh Culwell–Block

PARTICIPANTS:

Arts Educator Collegial Circle

Teachers of the visual arts and leaders responsible for arts coordination DATE/TIME:

In a technically–focused world, we have a responsibility to educate the whole child. Art has always provided diverse opportunities for communication, expression, and motivating activities for all types of learners. As we move into a new era of art education, our programs should be able to further support this. The collegial circle for visual arts teachers will allow us to meet, share, and communicate approaches for this type of classroom and curriculum. This program will provide K–12 art teachers with ideas on how to motivate, engage, and create real–world experiences for their students.

• 10/01/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 12/07/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 3/02/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM • 5/19/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $548 Curriculum Center Members

• $630 Curriculum Center Non–Members

LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Danielle Michielini

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Collegial Circles

Computer Science Teachers Collegial Circle

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers of K–12 computer science DATE/TIME:

As computer science (CS) programs in districts grow, it is important for our CS teachers in the region to support each other's learning. As an outreach program of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Lower Hudson Valley Chapter, the goal of this collegial circle is to bring quality professional development and collaboration to all CS teachers.

In these sessions, computer science teachers will have an opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas on focused topics. They will receive training on various important computer science tools, curricula, and pedagogies, appropriate for all grade levels. Topics of focus may include physical programming, robotics, AP curricula, supporting younger learners, additional opportunities for PD and student participation, strategies for increasing diversity in CS classrooms, appropriate learning spaces, standards, and other important issues as related to K–12 Computer Science education. ALL teachers who teach CS at any grade level are encouraged to enroll.

Elementary ELA Leaders Collegial Circle Through this collegial circle, regional literacy leaders will have the opportunity to learn, share, and grow around topics of interest and importance. Participants will have a forum for sharing resources and ideas, and a platform for continuing conversation and learning between sessions. Sessions will include coffee talks around hot topics selected by participants, a learning piece around an article or text, and a sharing of district initiatives, processes, or challenges. Topics addressed will include assessment practices, phonemic awareness/ phonics/grammar, curriculum adoption and implementation, and literacy intervention programs and processes.

• 10/01/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 2/08/2021 8:30 AM – 3:00PM • 4/15/2021 8:30 AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $564 Curriculum Center Members • $649 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Dr. Amy Fox

PARTICIPANTS:

Elementary ELA leaders and elementary or district level administrators responsible for ELA

DATE/TIME:

• 9/30/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 12/01/2020; 3/02/2021 & 5/19/21 8:30AM – 11:30AM COST:

• $525 Curriculum Center Members • $603 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Danielle Colangelo

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Collegial Circles

Elementary Math Leaders Collegial Circle If you want to play a leadership role in your school and stay current with curriculum and practices in the teaching and learning of elementary mathematics, join the Elementary Math Leadership group!

The goal of this professional learning community of elementary math teachers/leaders is to address the challenges and issues inherent in teaching and learning mathematics.

The Elementary Math Leaders group is comprised of math lead teachers, math specialists, coaches, classroom teachers, and district math coordinators who have a math leadership role in their schools.

The workshop series will be held during four half days and will provide a forum for participants to be informed and stimulated in the area of elementary math. The leaders play an active and integral role in the design of the meetings and topics of study are generated by both the facilitator and members and a listserv is maintained by the facilitator which affords the opportunity for ongoing communication among the participants.

PARTICIPANTS:

Elementary administrators, teachers, math specialists, coaches, and district math coordinators

DATE/TIME:

• 09/29/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 12/01/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 3/01/2021 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 5/17/2021 8:30AM – 11:30AM COST:

• $558 Curriculum Center Members • $641 Curriculum Center Non–Members

LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Sandy Oringel

Elementary Social Studies Leaders Collegial Circle This year presents unique challenges for Elementary Teachers as we teach Social Studies in a blended/hybrid/remote learning model. If you want to play a leadership role in your school and/or stay current with the curriculum and practices in the teaching and learning of elementary social studies, join the Elementary Social Studies Leadership group. The goal of this professional learning community of elementary teachers/leaders is to address the challenges and issues inherent in the teaching and learning of social studies.

Our collegial circle will explore: • Supporting Social Studies Instruction in a blended/remote learning model • How to utilize tools such as hyperdocs to strengthen our instructional practices.

• The use of literature to engage students in conversations around diversity, inclusion, and equity.

PARTICIPANTS:

Elementary social studies lead teachers, social studies district or building administrators DATE/TIME:

• 10/02/2020 & 1/11/2021 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 4/13/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $450 Curriculum Center Members • $518 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Jill Rogovic

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Collegial Circles

Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools Collegial Circle

PARTICIPANTS:

Elementary world language teachers and administrators supporting the world languages DATE/TIME:

Let's discuss FLES. This collegial circle will focus on the specific needs of elementary world language teachers. The meetings will help to build a community of local teachers who will collaborate, share, and discuss best practices from their early language classrooms. Three meetings will be held with participant–driven agendas that will include current topics such as curriculum development, student–centered activities, comprehensible input, assessment, and the use of technology in the classroom. There will also be a listserv fostering communication and collaboration among FLES teachers in the group. In addition, we plan to host a site visit to a local FLES program during which we can help plan, execute, and debrief a live lesson.

• 10/07/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 12/03/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 4/15/2021 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 1/19/2021 8:30 PM – 3:00 PM COST:

• $570 Curriculum Center Members • $655 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Marissa Coulehan

Health Educators Collegial Circle This collegial circle will focus on how health educators are in a unique position to have a profound impact on their students, colleagues, school culture, and community. As more school districts are focusing on social emotional learning, health educators can and should be seen and utilized as experts in this field. Participants will have four half– day meetings during the school year to collaborate on lessons, share ideas and opinions about the current health curriculum, and imagine and plan for how their role can be expanded within their school, district, and community. The group will select topics that are timely and relevant. Group members will share concerns and challenges and problem–solve together. Meetings will be a great opportunity to share ideas, recommend resources, improve programs, and discuss a variety of issues.

PARTICIPANTS:

Health Teachers and Leaders DATE/TIME:

• 10/05/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 1/20/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 4/15/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 5/12/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $462 Curriculum Center Members • $531 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants

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Collegial Circles

Music Educators Collegial Circle

PARTICIPANTS:

• Music leaders and educators DATE/TIME:

This collegial circle will focus on ways in which music educators can foster their instruction to have a deeper impact on their students, schools, districts, and communities. During the collegial circle sessions, and through discussion, shared reading, and options for Learning Walks, participants will: • Review research and practices that optimize the impact of music education • Understand and embrace the new Core Arts Standards – Explore ways in which music educators can perfect and refine their craft • Explore ways in which music educators can perfect and refine their craft • Identify ways in which to collaborate with local community partners in order to create authentic arts experiences for students.

• 10/19/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 5/19/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 1/13/2021 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 3/02/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $626 Curriculum Center Members • $719 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Meghan Cabral

Reading Interventionists Collegial Circle During this collegial circle, reading interventionists will meet for a closer look at topics around work to support struggling readers of all ages.

Along with the face–to–face sessions exploring teaching and learning of literacy, participants will have access to a web portal for the sharing of resources, requesting of information, and continuation of conversations held during collegial circle sessions.

Participants will be invited to explore a variety of professional texts and articles including Teaching Literacy in the Visible Learning Classroom (Fisher, Frey, and Hattie) and Who's Doing the Work (Burkins and Yaris).

Each meeting will be designed to promote learning and dialogue around topics such as: • Building foundational reading skills • Effective guided reading groups • Teacher and student led dialogic instruction to support comprehension • Successful independent reading • Use of technology to enhance student engagement and individualize instruction.

PARTICIPANTS:

Reading specialists, literacy specialists, special education teachers providing reading intervention services, and literacy coaches DATE/TIME:

• 09/30/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 12/03/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 3/01/2021 & 5/17/2021 12:00 PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $462 Curriculum Center Members • $531 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Jennifer Hammond–King

Participants will be invited in advance to offer input towards additional discussion topics for each meeting and will be able to communicate with the facilitator and share resources with other participants via the online web portal.

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Collegial Circles

Science Coordinators Collegial Circle The goals of this year's meetings are to continue building the network of science leaders throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, delve into the P–12 New York State Science Learning Standards, and explore and discuss any topics of interest to the group.

Four meetings will be held with participant–driven agendas that will include current topics, as well as perennial favorites. Participants will be contacted in advance for input towards the discussion topics of each meeting, and will be able to communicate with the facilitator and other participants using the science coordinators listserv/Google Group.

This year there will be a particular focus on unpacking, understanding, and planning for implementation of the adopted New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). There will also be continued updates on the NYSSLS as we receive them from NYSED. Member–generated agenda items have included the following: • APPR/SLOs • Science competitions • Curriculum mapping (local/regional/national) • AP enrollment • New course offerings • Latest technology • Industry internships/ for science classrooms awards/visitations • State Education • Scholarships Department updates • Teacher mentoring • Potential grant funding • STANYS

Secondary ELA Leaders Collegial Circle During meetings of the ELA Leaders Collegial Circle, participants explore topics of relevance and importance. The group selects both timely topics and age–old concerns. The agendas are shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, such as new teacher mentorships, digital writing assessment, departmental course offerings, elective programs, and promising new book titles.

Group members also problem–solve and seek advice from one another: How do we balance units in classic and contemporary texts? How do we handle AP course admissions? How do we run our summer reading programs?

Overall, the meetings are a great opportunity to share ideas, improve programs, and hear how different schools approach a variety of issues. Members exchange valuable information and ideas not only at the meetings but also via digital means throughout the year.

PARTICIPANTS:

Middle and high school teachers, and district administrators for science and technology DATE/TIME:

• 10/05/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 12/9/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 3/01/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 5/17/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $462 Curriculum Center Members • $531 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Patricia Viggiano

PARTICIPANTS:

English Language Arts teachers, middle school administrators, and high school administrators DATE/TIME:

• 09/30/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 12/01/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 3/02/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 5/19/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $462 Curriculum Center Members • $531 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Brian Gutherman

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Collegial Circles

Secondary Math Chairs Collegial Circle During Math Chairs meetings, members will have the opportunity to share issues, discuss concerns, and provide feedback on happenings in their districts.

Participants will have four meetings during the school year to discuss the following (and more): • State Education updates • The Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards and timeline across grade levels and courses • Assessments and their implications for students • Current practices that influence learning • Regents exam analyses.

Come join the group and add to our combined knowledge and skill base.

PARTICIPANTS:

Mathematics teachers and special educators of grades 6 through high school, curriculum leaders, coaches, mentors, chairpersons, and supervisors and administrators K–12 DATE/TIME:

• 09/29/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 12/01/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 3/01/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 5/17/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $462 Curriculum Center Members • $531 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Stephens

Secondary Social Studies Leaders Collegial Circle Are our students prepared for the changes that will continue to come to Social Studies? We are now entering the final stages of preparing our students for the introduction of New York State's latest model of social studies assessments based on evidence–centered design. Fall, winter, and spring meetings will keep us informed of the most current information being shared by New York State. Has your classroom instruction adapted to the shifts promoted by the state?

Have you incorporated primary and secondary sources into your curriculum? Have you integrated the social studies practices into your lessons? During these sessions, members will share ideas and opinions about the latest issues affecting the field, and engage in collegial conversation about preparing all levels of learners for the exciting changes in instruction and assessment they are about to experience.

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary social studies leaders DATE/TIME:

• 10/02/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 1/11/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 4/13/2021 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM COST:

• $580 Curriculum Center Members • $666 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Nancy Maguire

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Collegial Circles

STEM/STEAM Collegial Circle Participants help to shape the agendas for these workshops. We will continue to arrange site visits to observe exemplary STEM and STEAM programs in different schools. Participants share resources and activities and ideas. On occasion, a STEM vendor will host a meeting and share their product line and ideas for how various items can enhance programs at specific grade levels. We continue to support one another with strategies for starting and growing industry partnerships. Participants also keep one another up to date on STEM and STEAM events occurring in our region.

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers and administrators serving in informal or formal STEM/STEAM leadership roles DATE/TIME:

• 10/13/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 12/08/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 3/03/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 5/12/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $525 Curriculum Center Members • $603 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Dr. Harry Rosvally, Jr.

World Language Leaders Collegial Circle

PARTICIPANTS:

Foreign/world language teachers and administrators DATE/TIME:

If you are a foreign language department chair, director, coordinator or lead teacher who wants to be aware of Languages Other Than English (LOTE) policy on standards and assessments from the State Education Department as well as the latest news from the field, come to PNW BOCES to meet with other leaders and share experiences, expertise, successes and challenges. There will be a series of four meetings this year. As a participant you will be included on a listserv that fosters communication among members and with the facilitator throughout the year.

• 10/07/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 12/03/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 3/01/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 5/17/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $625 Curriculum Center Members • $718 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Harriet Barnett

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Presenter and On-Site Consultant Bios

Curriculum Instruction & Assessment The Curriculum Center takes pride in bringing some of the best regional, national, and international leaders in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to the Hudson Valley. Learn alongside Diane Cunningham as you redesign your curriculum and sharpen your instructional practices with a focus on authenticity, engagement, and student voice.

Explore contemporary grading and assessment strategies with Myron Dueck the author of Grading Smarter not Harder and further build your repertoire with Research for Better Teaching's series Study of Skillful Teaching. These opportunities, among others, will help support the continued growth of your staff.

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Curriculum instruction & assessment

Investigating One's Practice Through Action Research Action research can be a powerfully engaging professional learning experience. Educators in this program will have an opportunity to work inside of a small professional learning community to implement an inquiry project based on their interests, problems of practice, or aspirations. They may work individually or in partnerships to design, implement, and study the impact of new instructional approaches.

On day one, the facilitator will guide everyone in the design of an inquiry project. During the school year, she will continue to support the work with short virtual meetings as well as 1:1 conferences. At the end of the year, educators will synthesize, share, and publish short pieces about their learning.

Educators will: • select a focus/innovative practice for inquiry • read professional literature • identify and implement specific classroom practices • reflect and capture their own thinking and work • analyze student work to reflect and revise practice.

Learning with Monica Burns: Supporting English Language Learners through Leveraging Technology

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATES:

• 09/30/2020 8:30AM - 11:00AM • 11/10/2020 8:30AM - 11:00AM MEMBER PRICE

• $644 Curriculum Center Members • $740 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S)

Diane Cunningham

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers and support staff that work regularly with English Language Learners DATE/TIME:

During this two-day workshop series, participants will explore how they can support English Language Learners with a variety of technology tools. Educators will explore Chromebook, iPad, mobile, and webbased tools that can be used to help students working on language acquisition skills. This two-part series will cover simple solutions, favorite tools, and tips for supporting English Language Learners.

Teachers and support specialists are encouraged to bring a device that is similar to what their students have access to in the classroom as a means to interact and create content during the two-day session. The goal for this series of workshops is to share best practices for embedding support in whole-group instruction and develop an action plan to meet the needs of individual students with technology.

• 10/26/2020 8:30AM - 3:00PM • 10/27/2020 8:30AM - 3:00PM COST:

• $486 Curriculum Center Members • $559 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Dr. Monica Burns

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curriculum instruction & assessment

Studying Skillful Teaching: Promoting Motivation, Learning, and Achievement Nothing is more complex, challenging, or important than assuring high levels of learning for each and every student. And no single factor has a greater impact on student learning than skillful teaching. The Studying Skillful Teaching program is Research for Better Teaching's (RBT) cornerstone program for building teachers' capacity (i.e. the knowledge and skills, as well as the courage and conviction to promote students' motivation, learning, and increased achievement). It is based on the belief that teaching is a process of decision-making, and that skillful teachers never stop learning through experimentation, data analysis, study, and collegial sharing about what works best for their students.

The Studying Skillful Teaching workshop is comprised of the following components: • Course schedules are designed to balance in-class learning and reflection with out-of-class application • Course readings draw upon the course text, The Skillful Teacher: Building Your Teaching Skills (2009), and current professional articles • Course assignments, of which there are three, strengthen participants' capacities in the areas of planning, teaching, and reflecting • Participants are expected to come prepared to each session having completed course readings and assignments and ready to engage in critical thinking and dialogue with fellow educators.

• The course includes one copy of the required text, The Skillful Teacher.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATE/TIME:

• 10/22/2020 9:00AM - 3:00PM • 10/23/2020 9:00AM - 3:00PM • 11/9/2020 9:00AM - 3:00PM • 12/1/2020 9:00AM - 3:00PM • 1/7/2021 9:00AM - 3:00PM • 2/11/2021 9:00AM - 3:00PM COST:

• $860 Curriculum Center Members • $989 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Deb Reed

Structure of sessions: • 9:00-11:00 Synchronous Learning • 11:00-1:00 Asynchronous Learning • 1:00-3:00 Synchronous Learning

Elevating Student Discussion This two-day workshop will provide practical strategies for engaging every student in discussion (face to face or online). It will not only offer strategies that support student participation, but it will focus on how to help students to engage thoughtfully. On day 1, teachers will work in collaborative groups to examine examples, experience various protocols, and explore questioning typologies to support student thinking. The facilitator will guide participants in the design of a discussion experience for their classrooms. Between day 1 and day 2, participants will be able to implement their design. On day 2, the learning will continue as teachers reflect, share and fine tune the strategies they used. The use of criteria for quality discussion, strategies for feedback and student reflection will be explored.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATES:

• 01/22/2021 8:30AM - 3:00PM • 03/23/2021 8:30AM - 3:00PM COST:

• $644 Curriculum Center Members • $740 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S)

Diane Cunningham

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C U R R I C U L U M I N S T R U C T I O N & A S S Curriculum E S S M E N T instruction S E R I E S : & assessment

Myron Dueck: Developing Contemporary Grading and Assessment Strategies that Support Learning, Engage Students, and Build Confidence Are you ready to take your grading practices to the next level? Join author, educator, and assessment expert Myron Dueck for a four part series that will challenge you examine new ways for students to show us what they know. Learn with others from the region and get feedback from Myron as you develop contemporary grading and assessment strategies that support learning, engage students and build their confidence. Each session can be taken individually or sign up for them all.

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants F A C I L I T A T O R ( S ) : Myron Dueck LOCATION:

Module A: Let Me Show You What I Understand! Developing Manageable Ongoing Assessment and Redo Structures The research is in: our understanding of any topic is most embedded in long-term memory when we stretch learning over time and tackle new things in different and challenging ways. Furthermore, when testing is only viewed as a tool of assessment, we overlook its power for learning. This module will explore some of the fascinating research surrounding memory and testing, and identify key characteristics that must impact the design of ongoing assessment structures. Teachers will then design, or redesign, their own testing structures based on a set of standards, gleaning ideas from our examination of different models that have been tried, tested, and found successful in real classrooms. The module begins with a 2-hour synchronous virtual meeting, followed by virtual feedback and office hours, and ends with another 2-hour synchronous session. As a part of the middle segment, each participant will have an opportunity for a 1:1 conference with the facilitator to discuss individual needs, questions, or ideas.

Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines 10/05/2020, 8:30AM – 10:30AM; 10/26/2020, 8:30AM – 10:30AM Member Price $246; Non-Member Price $398

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Module B: Collared Shirts and Canned Food Drives Are NOT in the Standards! Developing Grading Guidelines that Support Standards Someone once said that when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Similarly, we've attempted to use grading rules to curb student behavior and encourage compliance. Not only does this approach contradict any attempts at a standards-based model, it can further exacerbate existing socio-economic disparities. This module will start with looking at our core beliefs, and contrasting them with the dizzying and alarming array of ways we've used grades as the stick or the carrot to impact student behavior. Next this module will explore how we can develop equitable grading guidelines and structures that underscore the value of homework, the importance of timelines, and the use of zeros without compromising our assessment data. The module begins with a 2-hour synchronous virtual meeting, followed by virtual feedback and office hours, and ends with another 2-hour synchronous session. As a part of the middle segment, each participant will have an opportunity for a 1:1 conference with the facilitator to discuss individual needs, questions, or ideas.

Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines 11/04/2020, 8:30AM – 10:30AM; 11/19/2020, 8:30AM – 10:30AM

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Module C: Rethinking 100-point scales - How the verbs in our contemporary standards will impact our design of scales and rubrics

Module D: Widen the Window!

How Alternative Assessment Ideas Can Engage Students, Give Them the Ability to Show What They Understand

We use percentage terminology throughout our everyday conversations - from the chance of rain to survival rates. There's no question we've also been married to the 100-pt scale in education - from test scores to how we describe learners. As we are nearly 21 percent into the 21st century, it may be time to question whether we need or want 100 categories to describe student learning. This module will look at the origins of percentage grading and research that questions the reliability of percentage scoring. We will then explore how fewer categories of clear descriptors found in proficiency scales might be a better fit for our current standards. Teachers will also encounter seven design considerations for building better rubrics, and be challenged to redefine the language of learning in their classrooms. The module begins with a 2-hour synchronous virtual meeting, followed by virtual feedback and office hours, and ends with another 2-hour synchronous session.

As a part of the middle segment, each participant will have an opportunity for a 1:1 conference with the facilitator to discuss individual needs, questions or ideas.

Experts suggest that the ability to create, explore, and innovate will be essential tools for success in our changing world. However, educators might feel uncomfortable with the new because they have come to rely on traditional instructional and assessment methods that seem safe, trusted, and familiar. This module will identify the key pieces of engagement and challenge educators to use them to embrace Authentic Learning Experiences (ALE). Educators will see an array of engaging PBL and assessment ideas used in real classrooms by real teachers, and be challenged to incorporate some version of these tools for themselves and their students.

The module begins with a 2.5-hour synchronous virtual meeting, followed by a 2.5-hour segment of virtual feedback and office hours, and ends with another 2.5-hour synchronous session. As a part of the middle segment, each participant will have an opportunity for a 1:1 conference with the facilitator to discuss individual needs, questions, or ideas.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATE/TIME :

• 12/01/2020 8:30AM – 10:30AM • 12/21/2020 8:30AM – 10:30AM COST

• Member Price $246 • Non-Member Price $398

Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATE/TIME :

• 1/19/2021 8:30AM – 10:30AM • 2/09/2021 8:30AM – 10:30AM COST:

• Member Price $246 • Non-Member Price $398

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Becoming a Designer of Student Learning with Diane Cunningham Are you interested in becoming a designer of student learning? If so, join Diane Cunningham for one or more of these unique virtual modules designed to provide you with all the tools you need to take your curriculum design and instructional practice to the next level. Learn alongside others and receive individualized feedback as you go. Each module can be taken separately and a link to the session will be provided after registration.

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants F A C I L I T A T O R ( S ) : Diane Cunningham LOCATION:

Module A: Power Up Student Voice and Choice By Designing An Authentic Task (Fall Cohort) Students learn deeply when they are asked to use their knowledge and skills to create, design, teach or solve real problems. This module will highlight six design moves that increase authenticity and amplify student voice and choice. Teachers will be able to design or revise an authentic task for their students in this interactive workshop. The module begins with a 1.5 hour synchronous virtual meeting, followed by a 2 hour self-paced segment, and ends with another 1.5 hour synchronous session. Each participant will also have an opportunity for a 1-1 conference with the facilitator and will receive written feedback.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines

10/07/2020, 9:00AM - 10:30AM; 10/21/2020, 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Member Price $255; Non-Member Price $294

Module B: Feed Learning: Provide Useful and Focused Feedback (Fall Cohort) When teachers ask their students to use knowledge and skills to create, design, teach or solve real problems, the need for feedback throughout the process is evident. This module will provide concrete strategies that will help teachers to provide quality feedback and manage the feedback process when students are engaged in projects. Teachers will also explore self and peer feedback that produces learning. The module begins with a 1.5 hour synchronous virtual meeting, followed by a 2 hour self-paced segment, and ends with another 1.5 hour synchronous session. Each participant will also have an opportunity for a 1-1 conference with the facilitator and will receive written feedback.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines

11/04/2020, 1:00PM - 2:30PM; 11/18/2020, 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Member Price $255; Non-Member Price $294

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Module C: Design Criteria for Success By Developing Checklists and Rubrics that Students Can Use (Fall Cohort)

Module D: Questioning for Thinking: Plan Questions That Ask Students to Think and Reflect (Fall Cohort)

As students use knowledge and skills to create, design, teach or solve real problems, they can produce high quality work when supported with models and clear criteria. This module guides teachers in the development and use of criteria in checklists and rubrics. They will explore when and how to have students use criteria for self- and peer feedback. The module begins with a 1.5-hour synchronous virtual meeting, followed by a 2-hour self-paced segment, and ends with another 1.5-hour synchronous session. Each participant will also have an opportunity for a 1:1 conference with the facilitator and will receive written feedback.

Teacher questioning practice, when done effectively, is linked to increased engagement and improved thinking. This module will allow teachers to explore the type and timing of the questions they use to support student learning of content and the development of thinking skills. Specific attention will be given to questioning that promotes metacognition and reflection.

The module begins with a 1.5-hour synchronous virtual meeting, followed by a 2-hour self-paced segment, and ends with another 1.5-hour synchronous session. Each participant will also have an opportunity for a 1:1 conference with the facilitator and will receive written feedback.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATES:

• 12/02/2020 9:00AM - 10:30AM • 12/16/2020 9:00AM - 10:30AM COST:

Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATES:

• 1/28/2021 9:00AM - 10:30AM COST:

• Member Price $255 • Non-Member Price $294

• Member Price $255 • Non-Member Price $294

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Trauma Informed & Equitable Classrooms Join educators Paul Gorski, Jessica Minahan, James Martin, Samara Spielberg, Lauren Porosoff, Jonathan Weinstein and others as we dismantle inequity, build psychologically safe classrooms, and confront bullying. These learning opportunities will assist you as you lead your students to become agents of change in their classrooms, schools, and world.

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Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies for Reducing Anxiety in the Classroom With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work. In the time of COVID19, and the subsequent societal changes, anxiety has become ever-present in students of all ages. It is probable that during a pandemic that heavily impacts everyday life, levels of anxiety in children and teens are even higher, and the possibility of subsequent trauma greater. Through the use of case studies, humorous stories, and examples of everyday challenging situations, participants will learn easy to implement preventive tools, strategies, and interventions for reducing anxiety, increasing self-regulation, accurate thinking, and self-monitoring in students. Virtual classroom and traditional classroom examples will be shared.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATE/TIME:

• 09/17/2020 8:30AM - 11:30AM • 09/24/2020 8:30AM - 11:30AM COST:

• $252 Curriculum Center Members • $290 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Jessica Minahan

The "Secret" Ingredient to a Learning-Rich Classroom: Building Psychological Safety for Students

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATE/TIME:

Psychological safety refers to a feeling that a person can try new things without fear of failing. It refers to a feeling of trust that we can share our ideas without ridicule or judgment. Psychological safety has proven to make a difference in the work lives of adults, but what about students? This session aims to look at the role that psychological safety plays in creating a classroom environment that truly facilitates high levels of learning for all students.

• 09/29/2020 12:00PM – 2:30PM • 11/6/2020 12:00PM – 2:30PM COST:

• $257 Curriculum Center Members • $296 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

James Martin

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THE LEARNING Lounge

Trauma Informed & Equitable Classrooms

TRAUMA INFORMED & EQUITABLE CLASSROOMS SERIES:

A Deep Dive into Equity: Informing Ourselves, Transforming Our Schools What would our equity efforts look like if they were based on deep, layered understandings of (1) how bias and inequity operate in classrooms and schools, and (2) a comprehensive, sustainable approach to individual and institutional change? This is what we will explore in this four-part series. We will grapple with the difficult but rewarding shifts in ideology and practice required to implement an authentic equity approach; what that approach looks like as it informs policies, practices, institutional cultures, leadership, and other aspects of schools; and how we can avoid common equity missteps.

Participants will: • Strengthen and deepen their understandings of equity and inequity as they operate in classrooms, schools, districts, and other educational settings.

• Learn the tools of the equity literacy framework, a comprehensive equity approach.

• Practice identifying subtle bias and inequity in educational contexts and developing strategies for eliminating that bias and and inequity.

• Apply key equity principles and knowledge to complex equity situations in schools.

Two hour live workshops with Paul Gorski 10 seats in Paul's online courses to continue the learning and share with your colleagues Virtual session, link will be sent to participants F A C I L I T A T O R ( S ) : Paul Gorski LOCATION:

Module A: Understanding Equity and Inequity Description: Equity is more than "giving every student what they need to succeed.” It's a commitment to identify and eliminate all ways, big and small, bias and inequity operate in an educational environment. In this session participants will develop a deep, fluff-free understanding of equity and what it takes to achieve it in a classroom, school, or school district.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines

10/30/2020, 8:30AM - 10:30AM

Member Price $246; Non-Member Price $283

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Trauma Informed & Equitable Classrooms

Module B: Deepening Our Equity Commitments with the Equity Literacy Framework Description: We constructed the equity literacy framework-a set of tools and approaches for deepening individual and institutional literacy around equity-out of a set of research-based principles for institutional change. In this workshop we do a deep dive on the equity literacy framework, describing those principles and exploring the tools and approaches as we work on deepening our abilities to apply equity in transformative ways. We will explore the basic tenets of equity literacy in the classroom, in school leadership, and in other facets of schools.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines

11/13/20, 8:30AM - 10:30AM

Member Price $246; Non-Member Price $283

Module C: A Transformative Approach to Racial Equity, Part 1

Module D: A Transformative Approach to Racial Equity, Part 2

The biggest barrier to racial equity progress is not practical, but ideological, based on misunderstandings about racial inequities and their relationships to racial disparities exist in education. In part one of this twopart series we will do a deep dive on how understanding racism more complexly transforms our approach to racial equity.

We will practice mapping the ways racial inequity operates, sometimes in quiet, unintentional ways, in classrooms and schools, and why common responses to that inequity don't work and never will work.

How can we avoid common racial equity detours? How can we apply the basic principles of equity literacy in order to identify racial bias and inequity, eliminate racial bias and inequity, and implement actively equitable policies, practices, and institutional cultures? In this workshop we will move from understanding racism and mapping its manifestations in schools to exploring how schools become and remain racially equitable and antiracist.

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Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATES:

• 11/20/2020 8:30AM - 10:30AM COST:

• Member Price $246 • Non-Member Price $283

Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines DATES:

• 12/4/2020 8:30AM - 10:30AM COST:

• Member Price $246 • Non-Member Price $283

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Trauma Informed & Equitable Classrooms

Beyond the Check-In: Easy Ways to Integrate SEL into Remote Learning Attending to students' social and emotional learning needs was always important, and now it's even more so. Many teachers are using check-ins to help students build community and to get a read on who might be struggling. Beyond using this important tool, how else can teachers support students' social and emotional needs?

During remote learning, it's harder for students to (1) take care of themselves, (2) connect with each other, and (3) discover sources of meaning and vitality-so these need to be the focus of SEL right now.

This experiential online workshop will offer simple strategies that work both in person and online to address these SEL goals. Because time with students is more precious than ever, we'll focus on strategies that use academic tasks-lessons, assignments, projects, and discussionsas opportunities for social-emotional learning.

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Teachers and leaders of all grade levels and disciplines DATE/TIME:

• 11/2/2020 8:30AM - 11:00AM COST:

• $157 Curriculum Center Members • $180 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Lauren Porosoff & Jonathan Weinstein

Becoming Agents of Change: It's a Marathon, not a Sprint: Scaffolding Emotional Literacy & Perspective Taking for Social Change!

WHAT? You want students to be agents of change. SO WHAT? You want to teach through a social justice lens! NOW WHAT? Come explore two critical building blocks for effective social justice work: emotional literacy and perspective taking. Gain practical tools that help your students wash away the seeds of assumption and fear. Instead, plant seeds of curiosity and wonder that will be nourished through emotional connection and perspective taking. Three questions our workshop will answer: How can we create a classroom culture that encourages vulnerability and discourages judgment? How do our emotions impact our own biases, stereotypes, and assumptions that we as human beings make? How can we foster the skills of emotional literacy and perspective taking to prepare our students to become agents of change? After taking this workshop, participants will walk away with a toolkit of readily applicable emotion-and perspectivetaking strategies for use in any content area tomorrow! Participants can expect to be immersed in this presentation as we collectively model, debrief, and share ideas about the work before the work.

How can we prepare students to truly engage with vulnerability in SEL and DEI work? Three questions our workshop will answer: How can we create a classroom culture that encourages vulnerability and discourages judgment? How do our emotions impact our own biases, stereotypes, and assumptions that we as human beings make? How can we foster the skills of emotional literacy and perspective taking to prepare our students to become agents of change?

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Teachers and leaders of all grade levels and disciplines DATE/TIME:

• 12/7/2020 8:30AM - 11:00AM COST:

• $169 Curriculum Center Members • $194 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Samara Spielberg

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Trauma Informed & Equitable Classrooms

No More Bullying!

I Carry Your Story & You Carry Mine Fostering intentional empathy in students is crucial. In this No More Bullying! workshop, you will put SEL at the core by creating a complete, relevant, and rigorous unit for teens. Through film, TV, music, and current events, the four domains are used to consider: Why do people bully? How can we create awareness? What are the pros and cons of social media when it comes to bullying? What can we do to stand up? Our final IPA is a call to action where students write a personal tale of their experiences with bullying through Digital Storytelling. Allowing vulnerability, the ultimate route to empathy, students retell, or carry one another's stories. This instills the critical skill of putting themselves in someone else's shoes: What happens when I carry your story and you carry mine? Discuss the current research regarding: - The decline of empathy today - The Man Box - Emotional literacy - The Selfie Generation - Anxiety & Stress in teens - Bullying & long-term impacts The workshop will: Model a new approach to fostering empathy through diverse storytelling developed and researched by Samara Spielberg and Camilla Iturralde Help educators to understand children and their expression of emotions (much focus on Permission to Feel) Provide practical tools to use in class and virtually Begin discussions towards next steps.

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Teachers and leaders of all grade levels and disciplines DATE/TIME:

• 1/15/2021 8:30AM - 11:00AM COST:

• $169 Curriculum Center Members • $194 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Samara Spielberg

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Math This year we are placing a richer focus on mathematics. Whether you are an early elementary teacher looking to build your confidence or a seasoned math leader who wants to focus on articulating your student's learning experience K-12, the PNW BOCES Curriculum Center is prepared to help you expand your practice.

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MATH

Elementary Math Leaders Collegial Circle If you want to play a leadership role in your school and stay current with curriculum and practices in the teaching and learning of elementary mathematics, join the Elementary Math Leadership group!

The goal of this professional learning community of elementary math teachers/leaders is to address the challenges and issues inherent in teaching and learning mathematics.

The Elementary Math Leaders group is comprised of math lead teachers, math specialists, coaches, classroom teachers, and district math coordinators who have a math leadership role in their schools.

The workshop series will be held during five half days and will provide a forum for participants to be informed and stimulated in the area of elementary math. The leaders play an active and integral role in the design of the meetings and topics of study are generated by both the facilitator and members.

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Elementary administrators, teachers, math specialists, coaches, and district math coordinators DATE/TIME:

• 09/29/2020 8:30AM − 11:30AM • 12/01/20 8:30AM − 11:30AM • 3/01/21 8:30AM − 11:30AM • 5/17/21 8:30AM − 11:30AM COST:

• $558 Curriculum Center Members • $641 Curriculum Center Non−Members LOCATION:

A listserv is maintained by the facilitator which affords the opportunity for ongoing communication among the participants.

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Sandy Oringel

Secondary Math Chairs Collegial Circle During Math Chairs meetings, members will have the opportunity to share issues, discuss concerns, and provide feedback on happenings in their districts.

Participants will have four meetings during the school year to discuss the following (and more): • State Education updates • The Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards and timeline across grade levels and courses • Assessments and their implications for students • Current practices that influence learning • Regents exam analyses.

Come join the group and add to our combined knowledge and skill base.

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Mathematics teachers and special educators of grades 6 through high school, curriculum leaders, coaches, mentors, chairpersons, and supervisors and administrators K−12 DATE/TIME:

• 09/29/2020 12:00PM − 3:00PM • 12/01/2020 12:00PM − 3:00PM • 03/01/2021 12:00PM − 3:00PM • 05/17/2021 12:00PM − 3:00PM COST:

• $462 Curriculum Center Members; • $531 Curriculum Center Non−Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Stephens

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MATH

Secondary Math Learning Lounge New for the 2020−2021 school year, PNW BOCES will be offering, monthly learning lounges where educators from around the region and beyond can come together virtually to share ideas, trouble shoot, and support one another as we enter unprecedented times.

We know that the collective wisdom of a group and the ability to connect among and between districts can foster new learning and innovative solutions. Therefore, participants will benefit from organic conversations determined by the group that are expertly facilitated by a content area leader from the region. Consider joining one of the learning lounge series and be prepared to share, learn, and thrive together! (Note: All meetings start in the month of October)

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Teachers, math specialists, coaches, and district math coordinators DATE/TIME:

• 1st Tuesday of the month 7:00pm – 8:00pm COST:

$225

LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Gregory Stephens

Re−envisioning Routines in the Math Classroom Grades PreK−2: Empowering All Children to Think

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Math Teachers PreK-2 DATE/TIME:

• 09/29/2020

12:30PM − 3:00PM

This webinar focuses on the power using of 10−15 minute mini− lessons to develop students' mathematical reasoning and ability to communicate their thinking with precision and clarity. These routines can be incorporated into any teacher's classroom − live or virtual, and can be used with any curriculum resources.

• Experience a variety of new routines and think about how they can be used to develop different kinds of mathematical thinking and to refine student communication • Learn specific tools for implementing these routines and engaging students in the virtual classroom • Consider how to deconstruct routines within the framework of big ideas and strategies (e.g., what mathematical big ideas and strategies does this routine develop/support?).

• 10/05/2020

12:30PM − 3:00PM

COST:

• $287 Curriculum Center

Members

• $330 Curriculum Center

Non−Members

LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Antonia Cameron

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MATH

MATH SERIES

Rethinking the Future of Mathematics Education K-12 Series Description: Join Dr.'Anchala Sobrin and Dr. Greg Stephens for a four part series aimed to bring clarity to the math standards as you work to create an articulated program K-12.

Participants are encouraged to enroll in the modules designed for your grade level and to come prepared to share, learn, and grow with teachers and leaders from across the region.

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants F A C I L I T A T O R ( S ) : Greg Stephen & Dr. Anchala Sobrin LOCATION:

Module 1, K-6: Prioritizing Content for the 2020−2021 School Year Along with Curriculum Focal Points, the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Standards continue emphasize the practice of mathematics in the classroom. This working session is focused on the mathematical practice standards embedded in the New York State standards. This can seem counterproductive when our most pressing worry is expressed as lost time and lost content, but this is exactly when we should re−emphasize classroom culture and practice. These eight practice standards are the foundation of a growth mindset in mathematics; using them to guide our lesson planning will help ensure that students are at the center of our work. In this workshop, teachers will use the curriculum focal points and the mathematics practice standards to brainstorm potential approaches to instruction.

Math teachers and leaders K−6 D A T E / T I M E : 10/07/2020, 8:30AM − 11:00AM C O S T : Member Price $162; Non-Member Price $186 PARTICIPANTS:

Module 1, 7-12: Prioritizing Content for the 2020−2021 School Year The context of mathematics education in the 2020−2021 school year cannot be the same as it was in the past. The move to distance learning has impacted mathematics instruction and, worse, has affected students differently. As teachers, we need a strategic approach to ensure that 1) our focus is on essential, foundational content, and that 2) we help close achievement gaps across our student body. The National Council for Teachers of Mathematics has identified Curriculum Focal Points, which highlight the instructional areas necessary at each grade level. What are these Focal Points, and how can they help to frame an organizational model for adapting curriculum? How can we provide students a solid foundation for success next year in the light of uncertainty that lies ahead? In this introductory workshop, we will explore strategies for assessing needs, adapting curriculum, and maximizing impact to serve our students in the coming school year. This workshop will introduce teachers to the Focal Points, share resources for teachers and leaders to use in examining their curriculum for the year, and include small group discussion work around sample content.

Math teachers and leaders 7−12 10/07/2020, 12:00PM − 2:30PM Member Price $162; Non-Member Price $186

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M A T H S E R I E S : R E T H I N K I N G T H E F U T U R E O F M A T H E M A T I C S E D U C A T I O N K - 1 2 MATH

Module 2, K-6: Using the Math Practice Standards to Shape Content in Classrooms Along with Curriculum Focal Points, the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Standards continue emphasize the practice of mathematics in the classroom. This working session is focused on the mathematical practice standards embedded in the new york state standards. This can seem counterproductive when our most pressing worry is expressed as lost time and lost content, but this is exactly when we should re− emphasize classroom culture and practice. These 8 practice standards are the foundation of a growth mindset in mathematics; using them to guide our lesson planning will help ensure that students are at the center of our work. In this workshop, teachers will use the curriculum focal points and the mathematics practice standards to brainstorm potential approaches to instruction.

10/07/2020, 8:30AM − 11:00AM Member Price $162; Non−Member Price $186

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Module 2, 7-12: Using the Math Practice Standards to Shape Content in Classrooms Along with Curriculum Focal Points, the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Standards continue emphasize the practice of mathematics in the classroom. This working session is focused on the mathematical practice standards embedded in the New York State standards. This can seem counterproductive when our most pressing worry is expressed as lost time and lost content, but this is exactly when we should re−emphasize classroom culture and practice. These eight practice standards are the foundation of a growth mindset in mathematics; using them to guide our lesson planning will help ensure that students are at the center of our work. In this workshop, teachers will use the curriculum focal points and the mathematics practice standards to brainstorm potential approaches to instruction.

Math teachers and leaders 7−12 12/02/2020 12:00PM − 2:30PM Member Price $162; Non−Member Price $186

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Module 3, K-12: Designing Engagement in Mathematics Classrooms This is the final workshop in the series and moves from the virtual world back into a room full of people.

In the previous sessions, we explored the research basis for growth and examined the interplay of various standards documents with content. In this session, we are working on creating opportunities for students to engage with the material. What does this look like at each grade level? What activities encourage this and how can we ensure that students are also learning mathematics in ways that support future growth?

Math teachers and leaders K−12 03/03/2021, 8:30AM − 3:00PM $259 Curriculum Center Members; $298 Curriculum Center Non−Members

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Re−envisioning Routines in the Math Classroom Grades 3−6: Empowering All Children to Think

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Math teachers and leaders grades 3-6 DATE/TIME:

How do we support students in developing the kind of mathematical reasoning that is necessary for the 21st century? This webinar focuses on the power using of 10−15 minute mini−lessons to develop students' mathematical reasoning and ability to communicate their thinking with precision and clarity. These routines can be incorporated into any teacher's classroom − live or virtual, and can be used with any curriculum resources.

In this webinar series, teachers will: • Experience a variety of new routines and think about how they can be used to develop different kinds of mathematical thinking and to refine student communication.

• Learn specific tools for implementing these routines and engaging students in the virtual classroom.

• Consider how to deconstruct routines within the framework of big ideas and strategies (e.g., what mathematical big ideas and strategies does this routine develop/support?).

Personalized Professional Development for Math Teachers: Designing and Executing Your Own Plans Last year was extraordinary in the demands it placed on us to redesign ourselves as teachers. Unfortunately, it also highlighted how little professional development is available designed specifically for mathematics teachers and focused on a content area that is both sequential and structured. The solution is that we, as mathematics teachers, are going to have to develop our own professional development. This workshop, in three parts, is focused on the Action Research cycle as a structured approach to personal development.

This research technique has the teacher pose a question, research possible solutions, implement a specific practice and collect evidence. In the workshops, we will learn about the structure of the action research cycle and the tools researchers use in their work.

Through guided discussion, participants will propose their own areas of work and lay out an experimental design. In subsequent sessions, participants will share back their work (an essential part of the research cycle) and reevaluate their focus.

• 10/01/2020 12:30PM − 3:00PM • 10/01/2020 12:30PM − 3:00PM COST:

• $287 Curriculum Center Members • $330 Curriculum Center Non−Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Antonia Cameron

PARTICIPANTS:

Math Teachers DATE/TIME:

• 10/06/2020 4:30PM − 5:30PM • 11/10/2020 4:30PM − 5:30PM • 12/08/2020 4:30PM − 5:30PM COST:

• $260 Curriculum Center Members • $299 Curriculum Center Non−Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Stephens

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MATH

Strengthening Mathematics Instruction through Technology

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Math Teachers DATE/TIME:

This virtual workshop examines the role of web−based technology in supporting students' exploration of mathematics. The focus is on three technology tools − desmos, geogebra, and Google's Apps for Education Suite − as the canvas on which to design student− centered, growth−oriented high school−level mathematics activities.

No experience required: we will introduce ourselves to the various platforms through guided practice and discussion using material drawn from geometry, algebra 2, and precalculus.

Participants will leave each session with: • Worksheets for each of the session activities • Digital examples of work from each activity • Resources to use in learning more about each tool.

• 10/13/2020 8:30AM − 11:00AM • 11/13/2020 8:30AM − 11:00AM COST:

• $269 Curriculum Center Members • $295 Curriculum Center Non−Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Stephens

Mastering Math Through Sense Making: Using the Mathematical Practices

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Math Teachers DATE/TIME:

This workshop is designed to help elementary math teachers to better utilize innovative materials and practices that serve to push students to own the math problems, persevere, and make sense of their own learning. Teachers who attend this workshop will learn strategies grounded in the mathematical practices, build assessments and tracking tools, and develop routines that support sense-making and precision.

• 10/20/2020 8:30AM − 11:00AM • 11/04/2020 8:30AM − 11:00AM COST:

• $267 Curriculum Center Members • $301 Curriculum Center Non−Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Emily Antoine

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Innovative Instruction & Intervention K−5 with Greg Tang

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Math Teachers and Leaders K−5 DATE/TIME:

Will social distancing have a big effect on math instruction? Will it be safe to use math centers and share manipulatives? Will direct instructional time be reduced if screen time is limited for students and access to virtual teaching tools is limited for teachers?

We can help! Greg Tang has done over 4,000 math workshops since 2001, and more than 300 virtual workshops since March. Join Greg as he models best teaching practices, best ways to practice, and the best virtual tools and technologies for teaching math more effectively.

In just one math−packed day, you can experience direct and differentiated virtual instruction − firsthand. It's a powerful and effective way to evaluate best virtual teaching practices, then adopt or adapt the methods that are best for you. We hope you'll join us!

Transforming your Math Classroom into an Innovative, Blended and Safe Learning Environment Transform your secondary math classroom into an innovative, blended and safe learning environment. In this virtual workshop, participants will experience and have the opportunity to create innovative, safe, engaging math activities to meet the needs of all learners. These learner centered activities can be applied virtually or in person. As a community of learners, we will collaborate, take risks, reflect and share lessons. This workshop is designed for secondary mathematics teachers (6 - 12), administrators and instructional coaches. Come learn so you can implement and share immediately!

By the end of this course participants will: • Have experienced an innovative blended math lesson.

• Applied their experience and expertise to create seamless engaging math lessons that incorporate Total Participation Techniques, movement, technology, discovery and self assessment.

• Design safe, seamless learner centered activities for their math class that can be applied virtually or in person • Created screencastify and google forms to personalize learning.

• 10/21/2020 8:30AM − 3:00PM COST:

• $279 Curriculum Center Members • $321 Curriculum Center Non−Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Tang

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Math Teachers and Leaders (6−12) DATE/TIME:

• 10/26/2020 8:30AM − 11:00AM COST:

• $503 Curriculum Center Members • $578 Curriculum Center Non−Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Sharon Forman & Kelley Posch

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Science & Computer Science With the introduction of the new Computer Science Standards and the Next Generation New York State Science Learning Standards entering the assessment phase, the PNW BOCES Curriculum Center has a variety of offerings to meet the needs of elementary and secondary teachers alike. Each learning opportunity is designed to support you in developing high quality learning experiences for your students.

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Science Coordinators Collegial Circle The goals of this year's meetings are to continue building the network of science leaders throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, delve into the P –12 New York State Science Learning Standards, and explore and discuss any topics of interest to the group.

Four meetings will be held with participant –driven agendas that will include current topics, as well as perennial favorites. Participants will be contacted in advance for input towards the discussion topics of each meeting, and will be able to communicate with the facilitator and other participants using the science coordinators listserv/Google Group.

We look forward to contacting experts when appropriate to assist our group.

This year there will be a particular focus on unpacking, understanding, and planning for implementation of the adopted New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). There will also be continued updates on the NYSSLS as we receive them from NYSED. Member –generated agenda items have included the following: • APPR/SLOs • Science competitions • Curriculum mapping (local/regional/national) • AP enrollment • New course offerings • Latest technology • Industry internships/ for science classrooms awards/visitations • State Education • Scholarships Department updates • Teacher mentoring • Potential grant funding • STANYS.

Science Educators Learning Lounge

PARTICIPANTS:

Middle and high school teachers, and district administrators for science and technology DATE/TIME:

• 10/05/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 12/09/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 03/01/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 05/17/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $462 Curriculum Center Members • $531 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Patricia Viggiano

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Science Teachers and Leaders K–12 DATE/TIME:

New for the 2020 –2021 school year, PNW BOCES will be offering, monthly learning lounges where educators from around the region and beyond can come together virtually to share ideas, trouble shoot, and support one another as we enter unprecedented times.

We know that the collective wisdom of a group and the ability to connect among and between districts can foster new learning and innovative solutions. Therefore, participants will benefit from organic conversations determined by the group that are expertly facilitated by a content area leader from the region. Consider joining one of the learning lounge series and be prepared to share, learn, and thrive together! (Note: All meetings start in the month of October)

• 1st Tuesday of the month, October through June 6:00pm – 7:00pm LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants COST:

$225

FACILITATOR(S):

Patricia Viggiano

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STEM/STEAM Collegial Circle Participants help to shape the agendas for these workshops. We will continue to arrange site visits to observe exemplary STEM and STEAM programs in different schools. Participants share resources and activities and ideas. On occasion, a STEM vendor will host a meeting and share their product line and ideas for how various items can enhance programs at specific grade levels. We continue to support one another with strategies for starting and growing industry partnerships. Participants also keep one another up to date on STEM and STEAM events occurring in our region.

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers and administrators serving in informal or formal STEM/STEAM leadership roles DATE/TIME:

• 10/13/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 12/08/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 03/03/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 05/12/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $525 Curriculum Center Members • $603 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Dr. Harry Rosvally, Jr.

Computer Science Teachers Collegial Circle

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Teachers of K –12 computer science DATE/TIME:

As computer science (CS) programs in districts grow, it is important for our CS teachers in the region to support each other's learning.

As an outreach program of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Lower Hudson Valley Chapter, the goal of this collegial circle is to bring quality professional development and collaboration to all CS teachers.

In these sessions, computer science teachers will have an opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas on focused topics. They will receive training on various important computer science tools, curricula, and pedagogies, appropriate for all grade levels. Topics of focus may include physical programming, robotics, AP curricula, supporting younger learners, additional opportunities for PD and student participation, strategies for increasing diversity in CS classrooms, appropriate learning spaces, standards, and other important issues as related to K–12 Computer Science education. ALL teachers who teach CS at any grade level are encouraged to enroll.

• 10/01/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 02/08/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM • 04/15/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $564 Curriculum Center Members • $649 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Dr. Amy Fox

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New York State Science Learning Standards Updates and Resources This online session is designed for building and district level administrators to receive an update on the implementation of the New York Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). In this briefing, there will be an overview of the changes to the implementation timeline and updated information from New York State Education Department.

After the update, there will be a review of best practices in science education from around New York State and nationally. These best practices will include a summary of phenomenon–based learning, how to employ the three dimensions of the standards and a review some of the expected pedagogical shifts for these new science standards.

New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) 101 (Fall Session) This is an introduction to and an unpacking of the elements of the elements of the new science standards and expected change in pedagogy. This primer is designed to help science teachers understand: • use of the three dimensions of the Performance Expectations (PE) • how to use the Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) during instruction • apply the Crosscutting Concepts as a lens for sense –making • how the focus of content, the Disciplinary Core Ideas, has shifted • how to use phenomenon in instruction At the end of the session, teachers will have a basic understanding of the elements of the new science standards and a conceptual understanding of how these element fit together for instruction.

DATE/TIME:

• 10/05/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $180 Curriculum Center Members • $207 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

David Jacob

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District and building leaders who are involved in the science education planning; open to PNW BOCES Curriculum Council districts only DATE/TIME:

• 10/20/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM • 10/27/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $256 Curriculum Center Members • $295 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

David Jacob

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Regional Science Education Forum (Fall & Spring Session) This forum will focus specifically on implementation of the New York State P–12 Science Learning Standards at the district level. Leaders participating in the forum sessions will have the opportunity to share effective implementation strategies, discuss challenges, and contemplate next steps. Forum participants will also study reference documents to help inform current and future decision–making regarding science teaching and learning.

Along with helping districts address implementation challenges, the forum will allow district participants to generate questions that may be common to the region and facilitate regional partnerships and solutions. The following resource documents will be referenced in the forums: • A Framework for K –12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas • Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards • Using Crosscutting Concepts to Prompt Student Reponses

Regional Science Education Forum (Spring Only Session) This forum will focus specifically on implementation of the New York State P–12 Science Learning Standards at the district level. Leaders participating in the forum sessions will have the opportunity to share effective implementation strategies, discuss challenges, and contemplate next steps. Forum participants will also study reference documents to help inform current and future decision–making regarding science teaching and learning.

Along with helping districts address implementation challenges, the forum will allow district participants to generate questions that may be common to the region and facilitate regional partnerships and solutions. The following resource documents will be referenced in the forums: • A Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas • Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards • Using Crosscutting Concepts to Prompt Student Reponses

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District and building leaders who are involved in the science education planning; open to PNW BOCES Curriculum Council districts only DATE/TIME:

• 11/04/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 03/23/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $271 Curriculum Center Members • $236 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

David Jacob

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District and building leaders who are involved in the science education planning; open to PNW BOCES Curriculum Council districts only DATE/TIME:

• 03/23/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $236 Curriculum Center Members • $271 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

David Jacob

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Journey to Phenomena –Based Science Instruction

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Science Teachers and Leaders DATE/TIME:

The three –dimensional approach of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) places an emphasis on phenomenon– based learning in which students use observations of the natural world to construct their own explanations (for science) or to solve problems (for engineering). Selecting observable, interesting, motivating, and complex phenomenon can drive student inquiry. A goal is student –directed, but teacher–facilitated, instruction that embeds the three –dimensions in the NYSSLS. We will consider phenomenon–based strategies that will transform instruction of current curricula to the NYSSLS approach. Included will be: • Characteristics of good phenomena • Resources to find phenomena • The difference between an anchor phenomenon and a lesson (instructional) phenomenon and how they are used • Tools to evaluate phenomenon–based lessons for alignment with 3D teaching • Lesson planning templates

Challenge Your Students with 3D Science Assessments

• 11/13/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM Cost: • $193 Curriculum Center Members • $222 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Brian Vorwald

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Science Teachers and Leaders DATE/TIME:

Assessment thinking has expanded to a System of Assessment.

Methods are used that inform both teachers and students so that instructional strategies can be formulated that support student learning. We will review the standard format for performance – based tasks and use assessment screeners to evaluate summative assessment examples. The difference between assessments aligned with the three–dimensional pedagogy of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) and traditional assessments will be considered.

Topics include: • Components of a system of assessments • Principles of Evidence –based Assessment • Using NGSS Evidence Statements for writing assessments • Format for 3D assessment tasks • Evaluating assessments using task screeners

• 11/16/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $193 Curriculum Center Members • $222 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Glen Cochrane

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Discover the Crosscutting Concepts in Your Earth Science Lessons The Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) provide students with the mental tools needed to help engage in and make sense of complex phenomena from a scientific point of view or to solve problems in engineering. They are essential in understanding the Disciplinary Core Ideas (content) and that different CCCs align with different science and engineering practices. We will view sample phenomena through the lens of the CCCs to demonstrate how students can use them when constructing their own understandings. Examples of how the CCCs can be highlighted in your lessons will illustrate their importance in the three–dimensional instruction of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), while still maintaining fidelity to the Earth Science Key Ideas of the intermediate –level science core curriculum and to the Physical Setting/Earth Science core curriculum. Included will be: • Viewing phenomena through the lens of the CCCs • Gaining familiarity with the CCCs and their potential as a thinking tool for students • Using prompts and teacher talk to draw attention to CCC • Using the CCCs to frame questions around phenomenon • A deeper dive into the CCC progressions

Discover the Crosscutting Concepts in Your Life Science Lessons The Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) provide students with the mental tools needed to help engage in and make sense of complex phenomena and solve problems. They are essential for students understanding the Disciplinary Core Ideas (content) and applying the Science and Engineering Practices. We will view sample phenomena through the lens of the CCCs to demonstrate how students can use them when constructing their own understandings. Examples of how the CCCs can be highlighted in your lessons will illustrate their importance in the three–dimensional instruction of the NYSSLS, while still maintaining fidelity to the intermediate –level science core curriculum and to the high–school level Living Environment core curriculum. Included will be: • Gaining familiarity with the CCCs and their potential as a thinking tool for students • Using prompts and teacher talk to draw attention to CCC • Using the CCCs to frame questions around phenomenon • Using the CCC progressions (grade level expectations)

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary Science Teachers and Leaders DATE/TIME:

• 12/02/2020 3:00PM – 5:30PM COST:

• $193 Curriculum Center Members • $222 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Brian Vorwald

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Secondary Science Teachers and Leaders DATE/TIME:

• 12/15/2020 3:00PM – 5:30PM COST:

• $193 Curriculum Center Members • $222 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Glen Cochrane

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Take a NYSSLS (NGSS) Approach to High School Earth Science It is possible to start transitioning to the pedagogy that supports the three –dimensional approach of the NYSSLS (New York State Science Learning Standards) while continuing to teach science aligned to the Physical Setting/Earth Science Core Curriculum. Start with complex phenomena (for science) or problems (for engineering) and let the students ask questions, explore, and use the Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts to construct their own understandings of the disciplinary core ideas (content). Students learn by doing the science and engineering practices, engaging in discourse, and constructing understandings of Earth and Space Sciences main ideas.

• Principles of phenomena –based instruction • Steps in implementing student centered instruction • Small steps to integrate NYSSLS 3D instruction while still teaching the core curriculum • Introduction to storylines • Resources to help with transitioning to NYSSLS • Using a lesson screener to analyze lessons for 3D alignment

Take a NYSSLS (NGSS) Approach to High School Living Environment

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary Science Teachers and Leaders DATE/TIME:

• 01/13/2021 3:00PM – 5:30PM COST:

• $193 Curriculum Center Members • $222 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Brian Vorwald

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary Science Teachers and Leaders DATE/TIME:

It is possible to start transitioning to the pedagogy that supports the three –dimensional approach of the NYSSLS (New York State Science Learning Standards) while continuing to teach science aligned to the Living Environment Core Curriculum. Start with complex phenomena (for science) or problems (for engineering) and let the students ask questions, explore, and use the Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts to construct their own understandings of the disciplinary core ideas (content). Students learn by doing the science and engineering practices, engaging in discourse, and constructing understandings of Biology's main ideas.

• Principles of phenomena –based instruction • Steps in implementing student centered instruction • Small steps to integrate NYSSLS 3D instruction while still teaching the core curriculum • Introduction to storylines • Resources to help with transitioning to NYSSLS • Using a lesson screener to analyze lessons for 3D alignment

• 01/27/2021 3:00PM – 5:30PM COST:

• $193 Curriculum Center Members • $222 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Glen Cochrane

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ELA & Literacy Join our ELA and Literacy service for the highest quality learning opportunities from some of the best known leaders in the field. Whether your district utilizes Fundations, Teachers College Readers and Writers Workshop, or Fountas and Pinnell's Benchmark Assessment System, the Curriculum Center at PNW BOCES is committed to providing you with the tools you need to provide cuttingedge literacy instruction.

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Reading Interventionists Collegial Circle During this collegial circle, reading interventionists will meet for a closer look at topics around work to support struggling readers of all ages.

Along with the face–to–face sessions exploring teaching and learning of literacy, participants will have access to a web portal for the sharing of resources, requesting of information, and continuation of conversations held during collegial circle sessions.

Participants will be invited to explore a variety of professional texts and articles including Teaching Literacy in the Visible Learning Classroom (Fisher, Frey, and Hattie) and Who's Doing the Work (Burkins and Yaris).

Each meeting will be designed to promote learning and dialogue around topics such as: • Building foundational reading skills • Effective guided reading groups • Teacher and student led dialogic instruction to support comprehension • Successful independent reading • Use of technology to enhance student engagement and individualize instruction.

Participants will be invited in advance to offer input towards additional discussion topics for each meeting and will be able to communicate with the facilitator and share resources with other participants via the online web portal.

Secondary ELA Leaders Collegial Circle During meetings of the ELA Leaders Collegial Circle, participants explore topics of relevance and importance. The group selects both timely topics and age–old concerns. The agendas are shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, such as new teacher mentorships, digital writing assessment, departmental course offerings, elective programs, and promising new book titles.

Group members also problem–solve and seek advice from one another: How do we balance units in classic and contemporary texts? How do we handle AP course admissions? How do we run our summer reading programs?

Overall, the meetings are a great opportunity to share ideas, improve programs, and hear how different schools approach a variety of issues. Members exchange valuable information and ideas not only at the meetings but also via digital means throughout the year.

PARTICIPANTS:

Reading specialists, literacy specialists, special education teachers providing reading intervention services, and literacy coaches DATE/TIME:

• 09/30/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 12/03/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 03/01/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 05/17/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $531 Curriculum Center Members • $462 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Jennifer Hammond–King

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English Language Arts teachers, middle school administrators, and high school administrators DATE/TIME:

• 09/30/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 12/01/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 03/02/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 05/19/21 12:00PM - 3:00PM COST:

• $462 Curriculum Center Members • $531 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Brian Gutherman

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Elementary ELA Leaders Collegial Circle Through this collegial circle, regional literacy leaders will have the opportunity to learn, share, and grow around topics of interest and importance. Participants will have a forum for sharing resources and ideas, and a platform for continuing conversation and learning between sessions. Sessions will include coffee talks around hot topics selected by participants, a learning piece around an article or text, and a sharing of district initiatives, processes, or challenges. Topics addressed will include assessment practices, phonemic awareness/ phonics/grammar, curriculum adoption and implementation, and literacy intervention programs and processes.

PARTICIPANTS:

Elementary ELA leaders and elementary or district level administrators responsible for ELA DATE/TIME:

• 05/19/2021 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 12/01/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 03/02/2021 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 05/19/2021 8:30AM – 11:30AM COST:

• $525 Curriculum Center Members • $603 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Danielle Colangelo

Secondary ELA Learning Lounge

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary ELA teachers DATE/TIME:

New for the 2020–2021 school year, PNW BOCES will be offering, monthly learning lounges where educators from around the region and beyond can come together virtually to share ideas, trouble shoot, and support one another as we enter unprecedented times.

We know that the collective wisdom of a group and the ability to connect among and between districts can foster new learning and innovative solutions. Therefore, participants will benefit from organic conversations determined by the group that are expertly facilitated by a content area leader from the region. Consider joining one of the learning lounge series and be prepared to share, learn, and thrive together! (Note: All meetings start in the month of October)

• 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:00pm – 6:00pm COST:

$225

LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Brian Gutherman

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ELA & Literacy ELA & LITERACY SERIES

Fundations® (K, 1, 2, 3) Fundations® provides a research–based supplemental (Tier 1) and intervention (Tier 2) program for students in kindergarten through third grade. Each workshop addresses a specific level (K, 1, 2, or 3). Each workshop provides a practical, how–to overview of the Fundations® program and prepares teachers to use the program.

• Workshop Topics • Underlying principles of Fundations • How the Fundations daily lesson plans and activities address the five areas of reading, teach the principles of language structure, and incorporate direct, multi–sensory methods • Practical guidelines for implementation • Lesson plan design and practice with lesson components Virtual session, link will be sent to participants F A C I L I T A T O R ( S ) : Cheryl Koki LOCATION:

Level K

Level 1

Virtual Launch Workshop

Virtual Launch Workshop DATE/TIME:

DATE/TIME:

• 9/24/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm

• 9/25/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm COST:

COST:

• $289 Curriculum Center Members • $333 Curriculum Center Non–Members

• $289 Curriculum Center Members • $333 Curriculum Center Non–Members

Level 2

Level 3

Virtual Launch Workshop

Virtual Launch Workshop

DATE/TIME:

DATE/TIME:

• 10/1/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm

• 10/2/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm

COST

COST:

• $289 Curriculum Center Members • $333 Curriculum Center Non–Members

• $289 Curriculum Center Members • $333 Curriculum Center Non–Members

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ELA & Literacy ELA & LITERACY SERIES

Teachers College Reading and Writing Project: Units of Study in Writing (K–2) (3–5) (6–8) During the writing workshop, students are invited to live, work and learn as writers. They observe their lives and the world around them while collecting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing well–crafted narrative and expository texts. Participants in these programs will be brought behind the scenes of the Reading & Writing Project's Units of Study for Teaching Opinion, Informational, and Narrative Writing and will learn the series' underlying methods, principals and progressions.

These workshops offer detailed support in the foundations of reading and writing workshop, including ways to design units of study, teach minilessons, and lead small group work. These workshops also focus on the importance of data–driven, assessment–based instruction and understanding trajectories of skill development.

LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants

Writing (K–2)

Writing (3–5)

Units of Study

Units of Study

DATE/TIME:

DATE/TIME:

• 10/2/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm

• 10/2/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm

COST:

• $229 Curriculum Center Members • $269 Curriculum Center Non–Members FACILITATOR(S):

Christine Holley

COST:

• $229 Curriculum Center Members • $269 Curriculum Center Non–Members FACILITATOR(S):

Alissa Reicherter

Writing (6–8) Units of Study DATE/TIME:

• 10/2/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm COST:

• $229 Curriculum Center Members • $269 Curriculum Center Non–Members FACILITATOR(S):

"Students are invited to live, work and learn as writers."

Katy Wischow

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ELA & Literacy ELA & LITERACY SERIES

Teachers College Reading and Writing Project: Units of Study in Reading (K–2) (3–5) (6–8) These workshops will orient participants to the foundation of reading workshop and the Units of Study books. Participants will learn the series’ underlying methods and progressions and receive an overview of aligned resources. Support will be provided on designing units of study, teaching minilessons, and understanding trajectories of skill development. Strategies for whole class, small group, and 1:1 conferring will be incorporated into the sessions.

LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants

Reading (K–2)

Reading (3–5)

Units of Study

Units of Study

DATE/TIME:

• 10/6/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm COST:

• $257 Curriculum Center Members • $295 Curriculum Center Non–Members FACILITATOR(S):

Christine Holley

DATE/TIME:

• 10/13/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm COST:

• $257 Curriculum Center Members • $295 Curriculum Center Non–Members FACILITATOR(S):

Alissa Reicherter

Reading (6–8) Units of Study DATE/TIME:

• 10/28/20, 8:30am – 12:00pm COST:

• $257 Curriculum Center Members • $295 Curriculum Center Non–Members FACILITATOR(S):

Katy Wischow

"Intended to orient participants to the foundation of reading workshop and the Units of Study books."

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ELA & Literacy

New York State ELA Learning Standards Updates and Resources

PARTICIPANTS:

K–12 ELA Teachers and Leaders DATE/TIME:

Join this session to learn about important ELA updates from the New York State Education Department. During this session, participants will: • Review the newly revised ELA Learning Standards and Assessment Implementation Timeline • Dive deeper into Phase III – Full Implementation • Explore Write On, NY! – a new initiative to support writing across the state • Review the Guide for Aligning Local Curricula to the Next Generation ELA Learning Standards • Explore the Resource Guides for Scaffolding Instruction of English Language Arts

Patterns of Power: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language Whitney La Rocca, contributing author to Patterns of Power: Inviting Writers into the Conventions of Language will facilitate this workshop that explores ways to harness language conventions to purposefully activate meaning in both comprehension and composition in grades 1–5.

Meaning is made when reading and writing crash together in the conventions of language. Author's purpose is why, and author's craft is how. How do we move the conventions of language from being viewed as a right–and–wrong proposition with only one correct answer? Come discover brain–based, practical ways to use the reading–writing connection to teach grammar and editing in a way that grows young writers and readers.

Participants in this workshop will receive: • An invitational process for using a bite–sized chunk of children's literature to naturally teach grammar through the study of models, inquiry, conversation, comparison, imitation, celebration, and application • A clear understanding of how authentic grammar and conventions instruction is a journey of meaning–making as a reader and writer • Practical do–tomorrow lessons that work without overwhelming learners–or teachers • Tools for quick, practical, authentic grammar instruction based in author's purpose and craft • Guided experience planning, teaching, and applying manageable and authentic grammar and conventions instruction.

• 10/07/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $180 Curriculum Center Members • $207 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual PRESENTER(S):

Danielle Colangelo

PARTICIPANTS:

Grade 1–5 general education and special education teachers, literacy coaches and specialists, leaders DATE/TIME:

• 10/09/2020 8:30AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $329 Curriculum Center Members • $378 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Whitney La Rocca

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ELA & Literacy

Lesley University: Introduction to Fountas and Pinnell Classroom (K–6) This training introduces Fountas and Pinnell Classroom to teams of teachers, literacy specialists and school leaders K–6 who are currently implementing or interested in implementing the system.

Educators will learn how to teach their students in whole group, small group, and independent contexts using methods that include: • Interactive Read–Aloud • Reading mini lessons • Shared Reading • Guided Reading

• Independent Reading • Word Study Lessons • Book Clubs

PARTICIPANTS:

K–6 teachers, literacy specialists, and school leaders DATE/TIME:

• 11/12/20 8:30AM – 3:00PM • 11/13/20 8:30AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $619 Curriculum Center Members • $712 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Lesley University

Science of Reading Online Course Join Litlife, experts in experiential, social–emotional literacy development, to acquire the skills needed to be experts in the research and practice of the Science of Reading.

Participants will come together virtually for a half–day session to understand the research behind the Science of Reading instruction.

This session includes community building, ground–setting and an opportunity to learn from colleagues on where you are in your literacy practice and determine concrete areas of growth.

Over the course of two weeks, participants will complete six hours of self–paced course work, including class activities and project.

The online course includes becoming an expert in the essential components of reading instruction by outlining, workshopping, and implementing key practices learned within the research around the Science of Reading. Learning outcomes include:

PARTICIPANTS:

K–12 ELA Teachers and Literacy Leaders DATE/TIME:

• 10/19/2020 1:00PM – 4:00PM COST:

• $577 Curriculum Center Members • $663 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Self Paced

• The what and the why of the Science of Reading, including the 13 key components within the Science of Reading and why it is an important part of every literacy classroom • The importance of quality assessment in the classroom • How to implement print concepts, phonological awareness, and syllabication • How to implement fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension development • The structure of analysis and response to reading • Putting it all together – the lesson plan • Sharing of resources and implementation in classrooms.

After completion of the online course, participants will come together virtually to reflect and practice delivering lessons with colleagues. The virtual follow–up includes tangible deliverables, as well as opportunities to practice literacy lessons and get questions answered by literacy experts.

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ELA & Literacy

Fountas & Pinnell Classroom: Reading Minilessons Reading minilessons are short, concise, purposeful lessons with a practical application in a specific area of literacy. Each minilesson engages children in inquiry that leads to the discovery of understanding of a general principle.

Participants in this workshop will learn more about the values of this powerful instructional context. Participants will learn how to use The Reading Minilessons Book to engage children's thinking through high– quality texts.

Participants will: • Consider the values and characteristics of reading minilessons • Become familiar with The Reading Minilessons Book • Develop an understanding of reading as a complex process • Develop an understanding of the systems of strategic actions that support effective thinking within, beyond, and about texts • Understand the structure of umbrellas and minilessons • Explore the different types of minilessons: management, literacy analysis, strategies and skills, and writing about reading • Understand how to assess and plan reading minilessons

PARTICIPANTS:

K–6 teachers, literacy coaches and specialists, reading teachers DATE/TIME:

• 11/4/20 8:30AM – 3:30PM COST:

• $281 Curriculum Center Members • $323 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual, participants will be sent the link FACILITATOR(S):

Jane Jones

The Reading Minilessons Book for any grade level, and The Literacy Continuum are required for all participants.

Supporting ALL Students Within a Workshop Structure Do you ever find yourself wondering how to support certain students within your Reading/Writing Workshop? At one time or another, every student has probably said something like, "How long am I supposed to work for?!", "I'm done!", "I learned all these strategies last year!", "I tried that already; it's not working!", or sometimes, silence, (or a head down on the table,) says everything.

Most students benefit from modifications within the workshop structure and in our workshop, teachers will build upon their repertoire of strategies to help better meet the needs of students who require extra support or need to be challenged further. The workshop will focus on students who excel above grade level expectations, as well as students with IEPs and English Language Learners; but many of these strategies will be applicable to all!

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers grades K – 5, co– teachers, literacy coaches, and instructional leaders DATE/TIME:

• 11/12/20 and 11/13/20 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $312 Curriculum Center Members • $359 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual, participants will be sent the link FACILITATOR(S):

Alyssa Newman

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ELA & Literacy

Wilson: Just Words® Virtual Launch Workshop Just Words® Virtual Launch Workshops provide the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Just Words curriculum. This highly interactive remote workshop was developed with extensive participant input and was designed to maintain participation and motivation for optimal learning, with strategically placed breaks and an extended lunch. Additionally, the workshop design allows for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussion throughout each session.

At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to: • Identify the skills taught in Just Words: phonics and word study (phonemic awareness, six basic syllable types in English, spelling rules, common Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes), vocabulary study, and high frequency words.

• Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.

• Identify and understand the use for all materials in the Just Words Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available on the Intervention Learning Community for Just Words (membership included with participation in this workshop).

• Use the instructor Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.

• Visualize the flow and pace of a Jut Words lesson completed with fidelity.

PARTICIPANTS:

General education, special education, reading teachers, 4–12, administrators, and other interested educational professionals DATE/TIME:

• 11/5/20 8:30AM – 3:00PM • 11/6/20 8:30AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $499 Curriculum Center Members • $574 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual, participants will be sent the link FACILITATOR(S):

Cheryl Koki

Identify which students may be appropriate for a Just Words class, and understand how to assess students' progress in the class by using Progress Checks at the beginning of each unit and Unit Tests at the end.

This workshop is offered through a collaboration with Wilson Language Training® Corporation.

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ELA & Literacy

Novel–Based Reading: Teaching the Reader Not the Book Educators are often comfortable using novels as a tool for teaching reading. This approach can sit within a Readers Workshop, providing the novel sits as a launching pad for explicit instruction. When educators use the novel alongside short stories, poems, articles, and independent reading, they can build a rich unit which grows thinking and writing for our readers. Shifting the mindset to teaching the reader and not the book is a way to arrive at broader goals for readers.

PARTICIPANTS:

Educators (Grades 5 & 6), literacy coaches, & literacy leaders DATE/TIME:

• 12/7/20 12:30PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $155 Curriculum Center Members • $178 Curriculum Center Non–Members

Educators who attend this workshop will discover how to use the novels they love to teach readers while growing metacognition, analysis, and meaningful writing–about–reading experiences.

LOCATION:

This workshop is geared toward 5th and 6th grade educators.

Educators (Grades 5 & 6), literacy coaches, & literacy leaders.

FACILITATOR(S):

Teaching Vocabulary: What Really Works (Grades 4–12) Although the research consistently points to how important vocabulary is in all subject areas, many teachers have not addressed vocabulary instruction effectively or with sufficient emphasis. In this workshop, teachers will learn ways to teach generic academic vocabulary, subject–specific words, and words encountered in reading through the principles of natural language acquisition. Topics will include how words get learned and stay learned, how to select words for explicit instruction, giving students choices in the words they learn, formative and summative assessments, and word components.

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants Shelly Klein

PARTICIPANTS:

English Language Arts, Reading, and Special Education teachers, grades 4–12 DATE/TIME:

• 12/7/20 9:00AM – 12:00PM • 12/8/20 9:00AM – 12:00PM COST:

• $218 Curriculum Center Members • $251 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Amy Benjamin

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Presenter and On-Site Consultant Bios

Social Studies The Curriculum Center is known as a leader in the area of social studies instruction. Whether it is learning how to best integrate social studies and ELA with the SS/ELA Curriculum, or helping you sharpen your skills in preparation for the new U.S. History Regents Exam, PNW BOCES is committed to providing the best professional learning supports .

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Social Studies

New Teacher Implementation K– 8 Orientation to SS/ELA If you are new to the Integrated Social Studies/ELA Curriculum or your grade level, please join us for an orientation and introduction to the curriculum and its extensive array of resources. Districts who have subscribed for the 2020–2021 school year can send two teachers per grade level to this full–day training (additional staff can attend for a fee of $91.00 per participant). Attendees will gain a better understanding of SS/ELA's design, foundational principles, lesson plans, resources, and assessments, and how they can be utilized in classroom, blended, or virtual teaching spaces. Teachers will also have an opportunity to work with other teachers new to the program as they learn how to incorporate SS/ELA into their daily classroom instruction. The curriculum's designers will lead groups through best practices related to the SS/ELA curriculum and the New York State Social Studies Framework while providing ample time to explore.

Adapting the SS/ELA Curriculum to Blended and/or Distance Learning The PNW BOCES Integrated Social Studies/ELA Curriculum offers many opportunities for student involvement and engagement, but it is housed in a portal that only teachers can access. How can you take these lessons and adapt them for a blended learning environment, or even for a distance learning environment? In this workshop, participants will examine strategies and best practices, and will have hands–on "work time" to transform current lesson(s) into new a format that can be delivered differently. This workshop will offer solutions for both Google and Microsoft districts. When you register, you will be asked which platform is utilized by your district.

PARTICIPANTS:

SS/ELA Teachers New to the Grade Level or Program DATE/TIME:

• 09/22/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM COST:

• $0 Curriculum Center Members • $0 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Nancy Maguire

PARTICIPANTS:

K – 8 teachers in SSELA districts;Teachers (Elementary); Teachers (Secondary) DATE/TIME:

• 10/20/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM • 11/18/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $196 Curriculum Center Members • $226 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Linda Brandon

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Social Studies

Social Studies Series

Deeper Dive: Organizing Virtual Instruction with the PNW BOCES Integrated SS/ELA Curriculum This deeper–dive three–part workshop is designed for grade K–2 teachers who have experience working with the SS/ELA curriculum. The workshop will utilize SS/ELA grade–level curriculum material to highlight the important links between the Social Studies Framework, Next Generation ELA standards, and Enduring understandings, while teaching in a virtual or blended learning format. Topics to be included will focus on utilizing the Integrated SS/ELA Curriculum to organize and deliver instruction in blended or virtual environments (including exploration of new lessons and resources), prioritizing social studies instruction, and measuring student growth. This virtual workshop will help you design an organizational plan and provide space to discuss your concerns about the new normal classroom.

P A R T I C I P A N T S : SS/ELA K–6 general education teachers, 7–8 social studies teachers, social studies/humanities department chairs COST:

$125 Curriculum Center Members; $125 Curriculum Center Non–Members

LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants

FACILITATOR(S):

Nancy Maguire

Deeper Dive K–2 DATE/TIME:

• 08/24/2020 8:30AM – 10:30AM • 09/24/2020 8:30AM – 10:30AM • 10/08/2020 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Deeper Dive 3–5 DATE/TIME:

• 08/25/2020 8:30AM – 10:30AM • 09/24/2020 1:00PM – 3:00PM • 10/08/2020 8:30AM – 10:30AM

Deeper Dive 6–8 DATE/TIME:

• 08/27/2020 8:30AM – 10:30AM • 09/25/2020 8:30AM – 10:30AM • 10/13/2020 1:00PM – 3:00PM

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Social Studies

Designing Learning Experiences for the United States History and Government Course with Focus on the Short Essay Task (Part II)

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary social studies teachers DATE/TIME:

• 09/22/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

This workshop is designed for teachers who want to participate in learning around the instructional strategies related to the social science reasoning skills applied in the Short Essay Task (Part II of the new Regents). This will be particularly helpful for those teachers who will be introducing the new Framework course for the first time this school year as well as for those seeking greater understanding of the requirements of the task. In addition to examining the content changes evident in the new Framework, the learning will focus on analysis .vs. description with an emphasis on instructional strategies to prepare students for success on the Short Essay task.

Elementary Social Studies Leaders Collegial Circle If you have been in the Elementary Social Studies Leaders Group, please join us and continue the journey. If you have yet to join, now is the time. The New York State Education Department is emphasizing the importance of social studies beginning in kindergarten now more than ever. Come and join your colleagues as we continue to look at how we can incorporate the social studies practices into our work.

We will again have a joint meeting with our secondary colleagues, this time at the start of the year. Together we will explore how what we do in the elementary grades lays a foundation for future learning. We will have the chance to learn more about social studies at the different levels, and we hope to have a guest educator join us to share her/his expertise!

• $130 Curriculum Center Members • $149 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Fredricks and Alice D. Grant

PARTICIPANTS:

Elementary social studies lead teachers, social studies district or building administrators DATE/TIME:

• 10/02/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM COST:

• $450 Curriculum Center Members • $518 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Jill Rogovic

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APPR & DASA

New Lead Evaluator of Teachers Training These gear-up sessions are for new administrators who have not been previously trained. The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers to be certified through an appropriate training process. Lead teacher evaluators are those who conduct Annual Professional Performance Reviews. This training meets SED regulation and prepares participants to objectively evaluate classroom lessons.

The course provides resources and strategies for successfully collecting data from teachers and students. These sessions will include a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning and will be presented in four 2.5-hour sessions. Office hours will be provided allowing us to customize you and/or your team's experience.

PARTICIPANTS:

Educators who will serve as lead evaluators for the first time in 2020-2021 DATE/TIME:

• 09/22/2020 8:30AM - 11:00AM • 10/14/2020 8:30AM - 11:00AM • 11/09/2020 8:30AM - 11:00AM • 12/09/2020 8:30AM - 11:00AM COST:

• $631 Curriculum Center Members • $725 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Deborah Weisel

Recertification of Lead Evaluator of Teachers Training These fall sessions are for administrators who have previously been trained. The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers to be certified yearly through an appropriate training process. Lead teacher evaluators are those who conduct Annual Professional Performance Reviews. This training meets SED regulation and prepares participants to objectively evaluate classroom lessons.

The course is rich with resources and strategies for successfully collecting data from teachers and students. These sessions will include a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning and will be presented in two 2.5-hour sessions. Office hours will be provided allowing us to customize your and /or your team's experience.

Participants will need a device with internet connection, a camera, a keyboard, and a microphone.

The focus of these workshops will allow participants the opportunity to Explore, Experience and Practice all aspects of the APPR process.

PARTICIPANTS:

Lead evaluators who need to be recertified in 2020 - 2021 DATE/TIME:

• 10/20/2020 8:30AM - 11:00AM • 01/07/2021 8:30AM - 11:00AM COST:

• $281 Curriculum Center Members • $323 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Deborah Weisel

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Social Studies

Secondary Social Studies Leaders Collegial Circle

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary social studies leaders DATE/TIME:

Are our students prepared for the changes that will continue to come to Social Studies? We are now entering the final stages of preparing our students for the introduction of New York State's latest model of social studies assessments based on evidence–centered design. Fall, winter, and spring meetings will keep us informed of the most current information being shared by New York State. Has your classroom instruction adapted to the shifts promoted by the state?

Have you incorporated primary and secondary sources into your curriculum? Have you integrated the social studies practices into your lessons? During these sessions, members will share ideas and opinions about the latest issues affecting the field, and engage in collegial conversation about preparing all levels of learners for the exciting changes in instruction and assessment they are about to experience.

• 10/02/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 01/11/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 04/13/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $580 Curriculum Center Members • $666 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Nancy Maguire

Social Studies Learning Lounge

PARTICIPANTS:

Social Studies Teachers and Leaders DATE/TIME:

New for the 2020–2021 school year, PNW BOCES will be offering, monthly learning lounges where educators from around the region and beyond can come together virtually to share ideas, trouble shoot, and support one another as we enter unprecedented times.

We know that the collective wisdom of a group and the ability to connect among and between districts can foster new learning and innovative solutions. Therefore, participants will benefit from organic conversations determined by the group that are expertly facilitated by a content area leader from the region. Consider joining one of the learning lounge series and be prepared to share, learn, and thrive together! (Note: All meetings start in the month of October)

• 1st Wednesday of the month 7:00pm – 8:00pm COST:

$225 LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Nancy Maguire

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Social Studies

New York State Social Studies Learning Standards Updates and Resources The New York State Social Studies Framework provides opportunities for teachers to connect the key ideas, conceptual understandings, and standards and practices to current events. As the nation enters an election season and struggles with issues of social and racial equity, districts have begun to grapple with connecting curriculum and instruction in significant ways for students. Join us for a morning of updates and inquiry as we: • Explore the most recent information from NYSED • Share best practices for connecting the Framework to current events in meaningful ways with a focus on cultural responsiveness and equity • Learn about regional opportunities for teachers and administrators to continue the work through professional learning • Review how the SS/ELA curriculum continues to evolve to meet the needs of K–8 teachers across NY State in classroom and virtual spaces.

Teaching Social Studies in a virtual setting: Re–imagining framework based instruction This virtual workshop will help you design an organizational plan for the year and provide space for participants to collaborate as we map our curriculum during this "new normalcy".

• Day 1 (2.5 hrs) What will social studies instruction look like (9–12)?

• How much of the traditional curriculum can reasonably be covered? What do we emphasize? Can we integrate instruction?

• Day 2 (2.5 hrs) How do we measure student growth in Social Studies and communicate that growth to parents (9–12)?

PARTICIPANTS:

Social studies teachers and leaders DATE/TIME:

• 09/29/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $180 Curriculum Center Members • $207 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Fredricks

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary social studies leaders DATE/TIME:

• 10/06/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM • 10/09/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $256 Curriculum Center Members • $295 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Nancy Maguire

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Social Studies

Social Studies: How to Use Visuals to Motivate, Promote Deep Thinking, and Make Connections

PARTICIPANTS:

Social studies teachers and leaders DATE/TIME:

A series of three online workshops that will aid teachers in thinking critically about how to use visuals to motivate students, to promote deep thinking in students, and to help students make personal and historical connections to what they are learning. These online presentations will build be one hour in length and build on each other.

SESSION 1:

Why use images? Selecting images with purpose.

How to See–looking at ways to analyze images and creating a Chain of Sequence–developing questions that scaffold to focus attention and promote thinking.

SESSION 2:

What's the connection–personal and historical? Helping students to articulate what they have learned.

SESSION 3:

• 10/14/2020 3:00PM – 4:00PM • 10/21/2020 3:00PM – 4:00PM • 10/28/2020 3:00PM – 4:00PM COST:

• $184 Curriculum Center Members • $212 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Donna Merlau Linda Brandon

Leveraging High Interest Social Studies Topics that Drives Student Engagement (K–6)

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary social studies leaders DATE/TIME:

This workshop is designed to explore opportunities for authentic student research and writing while integrating framework content and practices. This virtual workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to learn as a large group and then receive individual/ small group coaching from the facilitator.

• 11/04/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $241 Curriculum Center Members • $277 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Nancy Maguire

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Social Studies

Designing Learning Experiences for the United States History and Government Course with Focus on the Civic Literacy Essay Task This workshop is designed for teachers who want to participate in learning around the instructional strategies related to the social science reasoning skills applied in the Civic Literacy Essay task(Part III of the new Regents). This will be particularly helpful for those teachers who will be introducing the new Framework course for the first time this school year as well as for those seeking greater understanding of the requirements of the task. In addition to examining Framework content related to civic issues, the learning will focus on analysis vs. description with an emphasis on instructional strategies to prepare students for success on the Civic Literacy Essay task.

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary social studies leaders DATE/TIME:

• 11/06/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $147 Curriculum Center Members • $169 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Fredricks and Alice Grant

Developing Civic Issues Tasks and Assessments in preparation for the Regent's Exam: Labor Issues, Environmental Concerns, and Immigration Restriction

PARTICIPANTS:

Social studies teachers DATE/TIME:

• 11/17/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

This workshop is designed for teachers who have introduced the new Framework 11th grade course and/or who have participated in PD sessions in the 2019–2020 school year and are now ready to collaborate with other participants to prepare instructional materials for use in class. Participants will explore task design strategies using the structure of the Part III (Civic Literacy Essay) of the Regents assessment and work in collaborative break–out groups to identify necessary background content, select relevant documents, and design tasks related to the following areas in need of reform: labor issues, environmental concerns, immigration restriction.

• $147 Curriculum Center Members • $169 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Fredricks and Alice Grant

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Social Studies

Social Studies Series

Delving Deeper: Social Studies as the Tool for Social Change This series of virtual workshops is designed to provide a space for teachers to investigate current and past historical debates on important global and national topics in social studies. Each mini–workshop will focus on a different topic and provide historical context as well as strategies for leveraging these in the social studies classroom. Teachers may participate in one or more of these modules.

PARTICIPANTS: COST:

Secondary social studies leaders

$160 Curriculum Center Members; $184 Curriculum Center Non–Members

LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants

FACILITATOR(S):

Nancy Maguire

Module 1:

Module 2:

Module 3:

Whose Voice?

Which Story?

How memorials, myths, and martyrs shape our understanding of history.

Peeking Behind the Mask of Greatness: The leaders behind the legends

Reimagining history that honors the vanquished as well as the victors.

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11/12/2020, 8:30AM – 11:00AM

11/30/2020, 8:30AM – 11:00AM

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10/19/2020, 8:30AM – 11:00AM

Module 4: Equality in America: A Promise Unrealized DATE/TIME:

12/14/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM

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Social Studies

Developing Civic Issues Tasks and Assessments in preparation for the Regent's Exam: Voting Rights, Civil Rights, and Women's Rights

PARTICIPANTS:

Social studies teachers DATE/TIME:

• 12/01/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

This workshop is designed for teachers who have introduced the new Framework 11th grade course and/or who have participated in PD sessions in the 2019–2020 school year and are now ready to collaborate with other participants to prepare instructional materials for use in class. Participants will explore task design strategies using the structure of the Part III (Civic Literacy Essay) of the Regents assessment and work in collaborative break–out groups to identify necessary background content, select relevant documents, and design tasks related to the following areas in need of reform: voting rights, civil rights, women's rights.

Leveraging High Interest Social Studies Topics that Drives Student Engagement (7–12) This workshop is designed to explore opportunities for authentic student research and writing while integrating framework content and practices. This virtual workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to learn as a large group and then receive individual/ small group coaching from the facilitator.

• $147 Curriculum Center Members • $169 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Greg Fredricks and Alice Grant

PARTICIPANTS:

Secondary social studies leaders DATE/TIME:

• 12/11/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $241 Curriculum Center Members • $277 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Nancy Maguire

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visual arts, music, & health Join a committed group of specialty area teachers as you build your knowledge and skills in the fine arts and health. With a special focus on music this year, learn from local leaders and musical legends as you tune-up for 2020-2021.

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Visual arts, music & health

Arts Educators Collegial Circle In a technically–focused world, we have a responsibility to educate the whole child. Art has always provided diverse opportunities for communication, expression, and motivating activities for all types of learners. As we move into a new era of art education, our programs should be able to further support this. The collegial circle for visual arts teachers will allow us to meet, share, and communicate approaches for this type of classroom and curriculum. This program will provide K–12 art teachers with ideas on how to motivate, engage, and create real–world experiences for their students.

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers of the visual arts and leaders responsible for arts coordination DATE/TIME:

• 10/01/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 12/07/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 03/02/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM • 05/19/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM COST:

• $548 Curriculum Center Members • $630 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Danielle Michielini

Health Educators Collegial Circle

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Health Educators and leaders DATE/TIME:

This collegial circle will focus on how health educators are in a unique position to have a profound impact on their students, colleagues, school culture, and community. As more school districts are focusing on social emotional learning, health educators can and should be seen and utilized as experts in this field. Participants will have four half– day meetings during the school year to collaborate on lessons, share ideas and opinions about the current health curriculum, and imagine and plan for how their role can be expanded within their school, district, and community. The group will select topics that are timely and relevant. Group members will share concerns and challenges and problem–solve together. Meetings will be a great opportunity to share ideas, recommend resources, improve programs, and discuss a variety of issues.

• 10/05/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 01/20/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 04/15/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 05/12/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $462 Curriculum Center Members • $531 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Naomi Cohen

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Visual arts, music & health

Music Educators Collegial Circle

PARTICIPANTS:

Music leaders and educators DATE/TIME:

This collegial circle will focus on ways in which music educators can foster their instruction to have a deeper impact on their students, schools, districts, and communities. During the collegial circle sessions, and through discussion, shared reading, and options for Learning Walks, participants will: • Review research and practices that optimize the impact of music education • Understand and embrace the new Core Arts Standards • Explore ways in which music educators can perfect and refine their craft • Identify ways in which to collaborate with local community partners in order to create authentic arts experiences for students.

• 10/19/2020 12:00PM – 3:00PM • 01/13/2021 8:30AM – 11:30AM • 03/02/2021 8:30AM – 3:00PM • 05/19/2021 12:00PM – 3:00PM COST:

• $626 Curriculum Center Members • $719 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Meghan Cabral

Music Learning Lounge

PARTICIPANTS:

Music Teachers DATE/TIME:

New for the 2020–2021 school year, PNW BOCES will be offering, monthly learning lounges where educators from around the region and beyond can come together virtually to share ideas, trouble shoot, and support one another as we enter unprecedented times.

We know that the collective wisdom of a group and the ability to connect among and between districts can foster new learning and innovative solutions. Therefore, participants will benefit from organic conversations determined by the group that are expertly facilitated by a content area leader from the region. Consider joining one of the learning lounge series and be prepared to share, learn, and thrive together! (Note: All meetings start in the month of October)

• 2nd Thursday of the month 5:00pm – 6:00pm COST:

$225 LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Meghan Cabral

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Visual arts, music & health

Art Learning Lounge

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Art Teachers DATE/TIME:

New for the 2020–2021 school year, PNW BOCES will be offering, monthly learning lounges where educators from around the region and beyond can come together virtually to share ideas, trouble shoot, and support one another as we enter unprecedented times.

We know that the collective wisdom of a group and the ability to connect among and between districts can foster new learning and innovative solutions. Therefore, participants will benefit from organic conversations determined by the group that are expertly facilitated by a content area leader from the region. Consider joining one of the learning lounge series and be prepared to share, learn, and thrive together! (Note: All meetings start in the month of October)

Flipping the Music Classroom Looking towards the future, let's begin to find ways to flip our classrooms to best enhance our educational practices for our students. We will explore different methods to flip our classroom to be able to set ourselves and our students up for success in the event we have days when we cannot be in school.

1st Wednesday of the month COST:

$225 LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Danielle Michielini

PARTICIPANTS:

Music teachers DATE/TIME:

• 09/14/2020 6:00PM – 7:30PM • 09/21/2020 6:00PM – 7:30PM • 10/05/2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM • 10/19/2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM COST:

• $304 Curriculum Center Members • $349 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Meghan Cabral

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Visual arts, music & health

Social Emotional Learning in Music Class

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Music educators DATE/TIME:

Social emotional learning is something that music teachers incorporate into their classrooms everyday. We will explore more ways to incorporate SEL into our music classes as well as how to identify the SEL topics, lessons, and activities that we already do.

We will explore how to maximize the SEL whether we are in or out of distance learning.

• 10/08/2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM • 10/15/2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM • 10/22/2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM • 10/29/2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM • 11/05/2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM COST:

• $217 Curriculum Center Members • $312 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Meghan Cabral

SED Arts Learning Standards Update This session will provide participants with an overview of the 2017 New York State Learning Standards for the Arts with a focus on the performing arts: Theatre, Dance and Music. Participants will review and discuss the conceptual framework guiding the standards as well as the Arts Standards implementation guide and available resources for teachers and schools. Additionally, we will review the New York State Arts Standards Roadmap, current status of standards implementation and next steps as we continue Building Capacity while moving towards full standard implementation.

PARTICIPANTS:

Music and art teachers DATE/TIME:

• 10/14/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $0 Curriculum Center Members • $0 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

David Seligman

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Visual arts, music & health

Supporting English Language Learners through Song

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Music Educators DATE/TIME:

Supporting English Language Learners through Song offers an exciting opportunity to combine music instruction with language instruction.

Participants will learn how to apply the call and response technique to a repertoire of songs and have the opportunity to apply this technique to songs of their choice. This instructional strategy provides a light–hearted and fun way to interact with others, their language and culture while leveraging the use of music to learn how to speak English, regardless of first language.

By utilizing different styles of songs and beats with call and response techniques, the teacher sings a phrase and the student's repeat, creating proper pronunciation and phrasing. Whether it is a Folk, Rock–n–Roll, or Modern song, student are supported as they achieve the goal of learning English and how the words apply. In addition, learning the specific geographical origins of songs can help with understanding American culture and bring awareness of how certain words, when applied in a song, can have different meanings.

• 11/12/2020 12:00PM – 2:30PM • 12/03/2020 12:00PM – 2:30PM COST:

• $253 Curriculum Center Members • $291 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Professor Louie Hurwitz

This workshop begins with all participants working together to learn the skills required to use this approach. This is followed by small group sessions and culminates with all participants sharing their learning.

Participants will end up with an entire repertoire of songs to use to support the learning of language through song.

Simple Steps for Quality Recordings in the Classroom and Performances

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Music teachers DATE/TIME:

Simple Steps for Quality Recordings and Performances will help you work through the techniques of audio recording and live sound to have your recordings and concerts presented without technical headaches by understanding your equipment. Learn to use the vocabulary and teach others the correct methods to attain a quality recording and performance. Learn the basic art of audio recording and the fundamentals of live sound from the beginning. The course will go through the entire process, from signal routing to different types of microphones, placement, wires, mixing boards, speakers, effects, , recording platforms using a computer or external recorder, editing, mixing, and equalization so you can mentally separate sound into individual frequency bands and know almost instinctively which bands sound too strong or weak to others. Learn tips and tricks to record a full band or single performance. Don't be scared off with words such as compression, EQ, software plugins, and digital effects.

Learn the secrets of how to start your initial setup to record or mix a live performance.

• 11/19/2020 12:00PM – 2:30PM COST:

• $253 Curriculum Center Members • $291 Curriculum Center Non–Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Professor Louie Hurwitz

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Presenter and On-Site Consultant Bios

world language The Curriculum Center has a history of supporting the work of world language teachers and we are proud to provide teachers and leaders with rich opportunities to share their expertise and learn with local and national facilitators.

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Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools Collegial Circle

PARTICIPANTS:

Elementary world language teachers and administrators supporting the world languages DATE/TIME:

Let's discuss FLES. This collegial circle will focus on the specific needs of elementary world language teachers. The meetings will help to build a community of local teachers who will collaborate, share, and discuss best practices from their early language classrooms. Three meetings will be held with participant-driven agendas that will include current topics such as curriculum development, student-centered activities, comprehensible input, assessment, and the use of technology in the classroom. There will also be a listserv fostering communication and collaboration among FLES teachers in the group. In addition, we plan to host a site visit to a local FLES program during which we can help plan, execute, and debrief a live lesson.

• 10/07/2020; 12/03/2020 & 4/15/2021 8:30AM - 11:30AM • 1/19/2021 8:30 PM - 3:00 PM COST:

• $570 Curriculum Center Members • $655 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Marissa Coulehan

Elementary World Language Teachers Learning Lounge

PARTICIPANTS:

Elementary world languages teachers, coaches, and leaders DATE/TIME:

New for the 2020-2021 school year, PNW BOCES will be offering, monthly learning lounges where educators from around the region and beyond can come together virtually to share ideas, trouble shoot, and support one another as we enter unprecedented times.

We know that the collective wisdom of a group and the ability to connect among and between districts can foster new learning and innovative solutions. Therefore, participants will benefit from organic conversations determined by the group that are expertly facilitated by a content area leader from the region. Consider joining one of the learning lounge series and be prepared to share, learn, and thrive together! (Note: All meetings start in the month of October)

• 12nd Thursday of the month, 7:00pm – 8:00pm COST:

$225 LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Marissa Coulehan

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World Language Leaders Collegial Circle If you are a foreign language department chair, director, coordinator or lead teacher who wants to be aware of Languages Other Than English (LOTE) policy on standards and assessments from the State Education Department as well as the latest news from the field, come to PNW BOCES to meet with other leaders and share experiences, expertise, successes and challenges. There will be a series of four meetings this year. As a participant you will be included on a listserv that fosters communication among members and with the facilitator throughout the year.

PARTICIPANTS:

Foreign/world language teachers and administrators DATE/TIME:

• 10/07/2020; 12/03/2020; 3/01/2021 & 5/17/2021 12:00PM - 3:00PM COST:

• $625 Curriculum Center Members • $718 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Harriet Barnett

Secondary World Language Teachers Learning Lounge New for the 2020-2021 school year, PNW BOCES will be offering, monthly learning lounges where educators from around the region and beyond can come together virtually to share ideas, trouble shoot, and support one another as we enter unprecedented times.

We know that the collective wisdom of a group and the ability to connect among and between districts can foster new learning and innovative solutions. Therefore, participants will benefit from organic conversations determined by the group that are expertly facilitated by a content area leader from the region. Consider joining one of the learning lounge series and be prepared to share, learn, and thrive together! (Note: All meetings start in the month of October)

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers, math specialists, coaches, and district math coordinators DATE/TIME:

• 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4:00pm – 5:00pm COST:

$225 LOCATION:

Virtual, a link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Harriet Barnett & Adam Yuro

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Diverse Storytelling to Foster Intercultural Competence and Empathy in the Elementary Language Classroom Do your students see themselves in your curriculum? Are they learning to stay curious rather than fear otherness? With thought and intention, we can create inclusive stories that promote empathy for all students. See how we used different types of storytelling to transform our family/holidays unit to be more diverse, global, and reflective.

To develop global leaders, we must think, create, and teach with a global mind. Our initial family unit worked its way through Bloom's objectives, engaged kids with joyful communication, and ended with an IPA, which led into our holiday unit. We asked, is that enough in 2020?

With simple, inclusive tweaks, the lens of awareness can be ignited in both ourselves and our students. Join to learn how one family/holidays unit was transformed into a journey of discovery of self and other. Now curiosity is fostered as students listen, interpret, create, and share stories of diverse families and their many different products and practices.

Reflection is woven into each cultural encounter, thereby increasing our students' cultural competence as they discover new worlds.

PARTICIPANTS:

Elementary world language teachers and administrators supporting the world languages DATE/TIME:

• 11/18/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $169 Curriculum Center Members • $194 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Samara Spielberg

Three questions we will answer: • What roles do bias, stereotypes, and assumptions play on our ability to engage globally?

• What are the building blocks of empathy and how do they align with the skills of intercultural competence?

• How can we foster these skills to prepare our students to become global leaders?

Best Practices in World Language Education for Teachers In these two half-day learning sessions, educators will learn how to recognize and support a practical and hands-on, student-centered, proficiency-based world languages classroom using project-based learning through differentiated instruction.

In the initial session, educators will review the national standards, analyze various world language methodologies, and explore how these methodologies can be used as an eclectic approach to design lessons with differentiated instruction. In the second session, educators will continue to focus on this approach with time reserved for projectbased learning unit design in which these lessons can be implemented.

During these two sessions, leaders will explore: • Application of national benchmarks in the world languages • Research-based ideas to make communication in the target language more engaging for all students • Strategies for stimulating and prompting student engagement • Model lessons that implement contextualized strategies • Models with differentiated activities • Project-based learning.

PARTICIPANTS:

Teachers and supervisors certified in foreign language at the middle and high school level DATE/TIME:

• 1/15/2020 8:30AM – 11:00AM COST:

• $263 Curriculum Center Members • $303 Curriculum Center Non-Members LOCATION:

Virtual session, link will be sent to participants FACILITATOR(S):

Adam Yuro

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APPR & DASA The PNW BOCES Curriculum Center, Center for Educational Leadership, and Hudson River Teacher provide comprehensive supports for teachers and leaders in the areas of Annual Professional Performance Review and Dignity for All Student Act training and certification. Each of these sessions are led by leaders in the field and are designed to provide you with the most up-to-date information and regulations.

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DASA Dignity for All Students Act In accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law, all applicants for Certification in NYS registered programs are required to complete six clock hours of Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyber bullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training).

The trainings will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. Trainings will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination; and strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias, and aggression in educational settings. Successful completion of this course will meet the certification requirements in Sec14 (5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012. *Note: DASA Trainings are comprised of one, two-day training and sessions run frequently.

Dignity for All Students ACT (DASA): An Overview The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) is the law that requires school districts to provide students with an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. This virtual workshop takes an in–depth look at the specific provisions of the Dignity Act, including the newer interpretations that address the needs of transgender and nonconforming students.

SESSION 1 (VIRTUAL):

• 8/25/20, 10:00AM-1:00PM • 8/27/20, 10:00AM-1:00PM SESSION 2 (VIRTUAL):

• 9/15/20, 4:00PM-7:00PM • 9/17/20, 4:00PM-7:00PM SESSION 3 (VIRTUAL):

• 10/5/20, 10:00AM-1:00PM • 10/6/20, 10:00AM-1:00PM SESSION 4 (VIRTUAL):

• 11/5/20, 10:00AM-1:00PM • 11/6/20, 10:00AM-1:00PM SESSION 5 (VIRTUAL):

• 12/14/20, 10:00AM-1:00PM • 12/15/20, 10:00AM-1:00PM COST:

$80

Virtual, link will be sent to participants

LOCATION:

PRESENTER:

Lois Gordon DATE/TIME:

• 09/13/20 12:30PM – 2:30PM AUDIENCE:

DASA Coordinators, Principals, and Assistant Principals

This virtual workshop is a combination of lecture, discussion, and group hypotheticals. Topics include: • Types of prohibited conduct • Classes of protected students • Hostile environments • Conduct off school property • Role and responsibilities of the DASA Coordinator • Reporting obligations • Investigation requirements • Liability for inaction

DASA: The Investigatory Process

PRESENTER:

This virtual workshop, designed for school administrators and DASA coordinators, provides participants with a step–by–step process for completing DASA investigations in a thorough, timely, and legally defensible fashion. Through examples, role plays, and group discussion, participants will receive hands–on experience collecting evidence, conducting an interview, and writing a final report. Participants will also learn about the legal requirements of the DASA investigation.

DATE/ TIME:

Lois Gordon • 09/13/20 12:30PM – 2:30PM AUDIENCE:

DASA Coordinators, Principals, and Assistant Principals

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APPR & DASA

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA): An Overview The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) is the law that requires school districts in New York State to provide all students with an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. This workshop will take an in–depth look at the specific provisions of the Dignity Act, including the newer interpretations that address the needs of transgender and nonconforming students.

PRESENTER:

Lois Gordon DATE/TIME:

• 11/4/2020 12:30 PM – 3:30PM AUDIENCE:

DASA Coordinators, Principals, and Assistant Principals

This workshop is a combination of lecture, discussion, and group hypotheticals. Topics include: • Types of prohibited conduct • Classes of protected students • Hostile environments • Conduct off school property • Role and responsibilities of the DASA Coordinator • Reporting obligations • Investigation requirements • Liability for inaction

DASA: The Investigatory Process This workshop, designed for school administrators and DASA coordinators, provides participants with a step–by–step process for completing DASA investigations in a thorough, timely, and legally defensible fashion. Through examples, role plays, and group discussion, participants will receive hands–on experience collecting evidence, conducting an interview, and writing a final report. Participants will also learn about the legal requirements of the DASA investigation.

DASA Dignity for All Students Act: Mandated 6–hour certification workshop (Facilitated via Zoom) Offered through the Hudson River Teacher Ce

In accordance with Article 2 Sections 10–18 of the Education Law, all applicants for Certification in NYS registered programs are required to complete six clock hours of Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyber bullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training). This workshop will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination; and strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias, and aggression in educational settings. Successful completion of this course will meet the certification requirements in Sec14 (5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

PRESENTER:

Lois Gordon DATE/ TIME:

• 03/10/2020 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

AUDIENCE:

DASA Coordinators, Principals, and Assistant Principals

THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE OFFERED 8 TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR: DATES:

• 08/25/2020 • 11/2/2020 • 12/14/2020 • 01/19/2020 • 03/16 /2020 • 03/15/2020 • 04/29/2020 • 05/27/2020 AUDIENCE:

All educators seeking certification.

This certification workshop will be conducted via Zoom. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link and all necessary materials.

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New York State Certification for Lead Evaluators of Principals This virtual workshop will focus on the evaluation process as it relates to principals. Participants will: • Brainstorm those qualities that make for a highly effective principal • Review the Standards for Educational Leadership and the recommended State rubrics that are available to lead evaluators • Walk through the process beginning with the school visit, the meetings at the school, the follow–up and the completion of the rubric • Share good practices that have been used, as well as problems that may be encountered along the way This workshop fulfills the APPR requirements for lead evaluators of principals. All materials needed will be provided digitally before the workshop begins. This year, participants will have two virtual options for fulfilling the Lead Evaluator requirements for New York State: Certification of Lead Evaluators of Principals Overview comprised of two, half–day sessions designed to meet the requirements with Dr. Ralph Napolitano.

OPTION 1:

PRESENTERS:

Ralph Napolitano, Greg Stowell, Ron Valenti, and Adam VanDerStuyf DATES/TIMES: OPTION 1 & OPTION 2

• 09/25/2020 8:30AM – 11:30AM OPTION 2

• 10/092020 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

OPTION 2

• 10/23/2020 • 11/23/2020 • 12/10/2020 10:00AM – 12:00PM AUDIENCE:

District Leaders

O P T I O N 2 : The Certification of Lead Evaluators of Principals Overview plus three, two–hour follow–up sessions for a deeper dive into the school visit, virtual learning, and feedback led by Dr. Adam VanDerStuyf, Dr. Greg Stowell, and Dr. Ronald Valenti.

New York State Recertification for Lead Evaluators of Principals This workshop will focus on the evaluation process as it relates to principals. Participants will: • Brainstorm those qualities that make for a highly effective principal • Review the Standards for Educational Leadership and the recommended State rubrics that are available to lead evaluators • Walk through the process beginning with the school visit, the meetings at the school, the follow–up, and the completion of the rubric • Share good practices that have been used, as well as problems that may be encountered along the way

PRESENTER:

Mary Fox–Alter 2020 DATE:

• 11/18/20 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

AUDIENCE:

District Level Leaders Previously Certified

This workshop fulfills the APPR requirements for lead evaluators of principals. All materials needed will be provided digitally.

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Onsite Services Our robust team of on-site consultants are here to customize professional learning opportunities in your district. This team of lead learners are ready to support you and your teachers in a number of different content areas and areas of expertise.

FOR CONTRACTING & RATES PLEASE CONTACT:

Gina Pullissio gpullissio@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2338

Dr. Lauren Allan

Donna Merlau

LEADERSHIP

SOCIAL STUDIES

Judy Barbera

Martin Mintz

CURRICULUM

G E N E R AT I O N C I T I Z E N , ACTION CIVICS

Karen Bronson SCHOOL BASED INQUIRY TEAMS

Metamorphosis

Danielle Colangelo

MeTEOR Education

LITERACY

T E C H N O L O G Y, L E A R N I N G S PA C E DESIGN, AND TEACHING PRACTICES

Ellen M. Connors

M AT H

SEL

Diane Cunningham CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT DESIGN

Patricia P. Cyganovich LEADERSHIP

Sharon Forman M AT H

Greg Fredricks

Helen Pashley SCIENCE

Dr. Michael Rettig SCHEDULING

Dr. Harry Rosvally SCIENCE

Karen Scher FA C I N G H I S T O R Y A N D O U R S E LV E S

SOCIAL STUDIES

Alice Grant

Amy Stern SEL

SOCIAL STUDIES

Mike Hibbard

Deborah Weisel L E A D E R S H I P, A P P R

LEADERSHIP

Fiona Hovenden DESIGN THINKING AND COACHING

David Jacob

Jessica Wise G E N E R AT I O N C I T I Z E N , ACTION CIVICS

Adam Yuro WORLD LANGUAGES

SCIENCE

Nancy Maguire SOCIAL STUDIES

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Presenter and On-Site Consultant Bios

Lauren Allen (On-site Consultant) Lauren Allan is the recently retired superintendent of the Ardsley Union Free School District. Since beginning her career as a world language teacher, Dr. Allan has served as an assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent in districts in the Lower Hudson Valley region. Dr. Allan’s doctoral dissertation was focused on strategies for designing effective observation/evaluation processes and she serves as a resource for the region around creating and communicating effective feedback.

Judy Barbera (On-site Consultant) Judy Barbera is an experienced educator with a passion for facilitating learning. During her forty year career in a suburban New York State school district, she developed a systemic instructional perspective through her service as a high school mathematics teacher, an elementary school principal, and an assistant superintendent for instruction. As a consultant with the McKay Consulting Group, Judy provides regional- and district-level services in the area of leadership development with an emphasis on supervision and evaluation of professional practice. She also facilitates professional learning designed to strengthen student engagement. Judy Barbera is a consultant and staff developer affiliated with AVID Center. She facilitates adult learning opportunities nationally through their Leadership Division and provides school-based support throughout the northeast region. Judy Barbera is available for on-site support for building and district administrators and teachers in the following areas: • Educational leadership, including administrative mentoring and coaching • Curriculum and assessment planning • Supervision and evaluation (including independent evaluator experiences) • Committee facilitation Harriet Barnett (Workshop Provider) Harriet Barnett is a retired foreign language teacher who taught in Dobbs Ferry for thirty-five years.

She is co-chair of the Foreign Language in the Elementary School Committee of the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers and was state and regional rep of the National Network of Early Language Learning. Ms. Barnett was a staff member of the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages focused on outreach. She is an author of books and articles, was a methodology instructor at Manhattanville College, a presenter at conferences, and has been honored with prestigious awards. . In addition, she has facilitated the PNW BOCES Foreign Language Chairs group for several years.

Linda Brandon (Workshop Provider) Linda Brandon has been the Instructional Technology Consultant on the SS/ELA website since its inception over 15 years ago. As the former Manager of Instructional Technology for the Lakeland Central School District, she helped direct and support the district's technology program and assisted teachers in the integration of technology into the curriculum. Linda has presented at many national and regional conferences including ACSD, ISTE, NYSCATE, and more.

Karen Bronson (On-site Consultant) Karen Bronson is a director of professional development, and is a former secondary teacher of English and principal. Karen brings to her work an understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in the complex work of today’s educators. She does extensive work with teams of teachers and administrators both upstate and downstate on all aspects of instructional leadership including Next Generation Learning Standards implementation and instructional strategies, effective feedback around instruction, SLOs, and Lead Evaluator Training. Karen is also an adjunct instructor for SUNY Oneonta.

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Dr. Monica Burns (Workshop Provider) Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum Consultant, former New York City public school teacher, and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. Monica visits schools to work with PreK-12 teachers to make technology integration exciting and accessible, and has presented to numerous national and international audiences at conferences including SXSWedu, ISTE, and EduTECH. Monica is the author of multiple books, including Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom (ASCD), #FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scalable Formative Assessment with Technology (Corwin), Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality (Corwin), and the co-author of Taming the Wild Text: Literacy Strategies for Today's Reader.

Meghan Cabral (Workshop Provider) Meghan Cabral is currently serving as director of music for the Carmel Central School District. Her role as NYSSMA Zone 10 Representative gives her a unique perspective as a member of the NYSSMA executive council. Meghan also serves as her district's professional growth coordinator, scheduling and providing professional development in her district. Meghan has presented at NYSSMA, CMEA, NJMEA, and will present at the international Midwest band and orchestra clinic this December. Additionally, Meghan has been published in regional, state, and national publications.

Antonia Cameron (Workshop Provider) Antonia Cameron is the co-founder and CEO of reimaginED teaching, a coaching community devoted to transforming teaching and learning in education. Toni's current interests are focused on revitalizing early childhood math learning as well as finding ways to develop transformative feedback cultures in schools. As part of this work, she is facilitating learning communities focused on (1) the role of the principal in providing effective feedback; (2) the power of the teacher-student conference (helping teachers develop ways of conferring with students to allow for productive struggle); and, (3) the role of coaching in developing teacher leadership and leadership networks. Antonia Cameron is in demand as a coach of coaches and has worked with her educational organizations in the USA, Canada, and Europe. She has presented nationally and internationally at such conferences as NCSM, NCTM, AMTE, NSDC and ICME. Glen Cochrane (Workshop Provider) Glen Cochrane retired from Half Hollow Hills after 37 years where he taught all levels of high school science. He has led numerous workshops to assist teachers and administrators with the transition and implementation to NYSSLS. A focus of his workshops has included the pedagogical shifts, assessments, unit planning, and curriculum. He is a consultant and trainer for Science 21, as well as an Educational Specialist for NYSED participating in multiple phases of developing the Living Environment Regents since 2004. Glen is a past president of Science Teachers of New York State (STANYS) and current assistant chairperson for the annual conference.

Naomi Cohen (Workshop Provider) Naomi Cohen has been a Health Educator at Ossining High School since 1997. On top of teaching the required health course, she developed several health electives, trained students in peer mediation, and created the GSA. Dr. Cohen combined her love of travel, learning and teaching to learn TEFL skills in Prague and Spanish in Buenos Aires to create Bilingual Health. She created Health Quickies, informal discussions with students on health-related topics. Dr. Cohen co-created Future Healthcare Leaders, a career explorations program where students work with various medical professionals. Dr. Cohen is excited to collaborate with health educators across the region.

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Danielle Colangelo (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Danielle Colangelo is the coordinator of Regional Literacy and Teacher Center Services at PNW BOCES. With twelve years of experience as a first grade teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal, she shares this experience and a passion for literacy through high-quality professional learning. She is a certified New York State School Building and School District Leader, and holds a Master of Science degree in literacy from Fordham University.

Ellen Connors (On-site Consultant) Ellen Connors has enjoyed serving in the field of education for the past 32 years as a classroom teacher, intermediate school principal (grades 3-8), and in district leadership roles, specializing in curricula and instructional design and systems-level capacity building. As a certified social-emotional learning practitioner and coach, Connors partners with school districts and organizations to promote students’ social, emotional and academic development by promoting conditions for deep learning that foster engagement, joy and innovation in pursuit of personal excellence. Connors earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Potsdam College of SUNY, Miss., in literacy from Cortland College of SUNY, Mass., in administrative leadership from Indiana University, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership administration and policy from Fordham University.

Marissa Coulehan (Workshop Provider) Marissa Coulehan is an elementary Spanish teacher and leader in her field. She currently teaches second through fifth grade Spanish at Springhurst Elementary School in Dobbs Ferry, NY. She also teaches the New York State FLES certification course at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. Marissa holds the position of executive secretary for the National Network for Early Language Learning, is the chair for the Language Learning for Children special interest group for ACTFL, and is the second vice president for the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers.

Josh Culwell-Block (Workshop Provider) Josh Culwell-Block is the Director of Technology and Innovation for the Chappaqua School District.

In Chappaqua, Josh was a computer science and math teacher, staff developer, and Director of Mathematics. He has developed a K-12 project-based learning approach to robotics education and has been part of an ISTE team to publish a book on computational thinking. Josh's current research is in mindset and learning in flexible spaces.

Diane Cunningham (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Diane Cunningham, Ed. D, has a strong background in curriculum, assessment, inquiry, blended learning and adult learning. She is the president of Diane Cunningham Consulting where she facilitates professional learning programs for both teachers and leaders using workshop, coaching and inquiry models. Her programs focus on curriculum design (using state standards, national standards, 21st Century Skills), instructional practices, diversified assessment practices, performance assessment design, feedback practices, questioning for discussion, collaborative action research and adult learning/ facilitation. She places a high value on reflective practice and embeds a cycle of design, action and reflection in all of her programs.

Finally, Diane’s work as a researcher has allowed her to design and conduct needs assessments, program evaluations and audits of curriculum, instruction, assessment. Diane is also a strong advocate of action research and has developed expertise in guiding educators through the process of planning and carrying out collaborative and individual inquiry that is rigorous and grounded in classroom practices.

Her last book, Improving Teaching Through Collaborative Action Research, was published in 2011.

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Patricia P. Cyganovich (On-site Consultant) Pat Cyganovich is a retired middle school/high school principal in the North Salem Central School District.

Her facilitation of the collaborative efforts of faculty and staff has resulted in innovative instruction such as a senior internship program and national recognition for the Middle School as a four-time recipient of the Schools to Watch Award. Believing in the empowerment of the teacher in the classroom, school, and district her focus is on building the internal capacity of teachers to enable them to move their schools and districts toward their vision for students.

Myron Dueck (Workshop Provider) Myron Dueck has spent 21 years in teaching and school administration, and is currently the VicePrincipal for Assessment and Innovation in SD67 - BC, CANADA. Through Myron Dueck Educational Consulting (MDEC), he visits schools, districts, and parenting groups around the world to discuss grading, assessment, relationships, and purpose. He has worked with PNW BOCES both digitally and in-person to work on alignment of grading and assessment practices with the desire to reach all learners through a sound SBG approach.

Sharon Forman (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Sharon Forman has recently retired from Mahopac Central School District where she was the Mathematics Instructional Coach, K - 12, and the department chair, 6 - 12. In that role, Sharon supported teachers, facilitated instructional rounds and offered a variety of Professional Learning opportunities. Prior to this, she taught middle and high school mathematics for 30 years and presented at state conferences.

Sharon has a passion for mathematics, teaching and learning. Her enthusiasm and love of mathematics is extremely contagious.

Dr. Amy Fox (Workshop Provider) Dr. Amy Fox is the president of the CSTA Lower Hudson Valley chapter and a 9-12 representative on the CSTA Board of Directors. Additionally, she has been teaching all levels of computer science for twentysix years, the last eighteen at Valhalla High School. She has worked with a team of technology teachers in the district for the last four years to develop a K-12 Computer Science strand for the district aligned with the CSK12 framework and the CSTA standards. She has presented widely at local and national conferences on various aspects of computer science education.

April C. Francis (Workshop Provider) April C. Francis is an advocate for equitable systems and a regional education leader with over 16 years of experience. Ms. Francis received her B.A., M.A., and Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Education Leadership from Hofstra University. Ms. Francis has served as a teacher and as building and district administrator in the Long Island and Westchester regions. Additionally, due to her advocacy for equity, she has served on the NYSED Culturally Responsive and Sustaining (CR-S) Framework stakeholder committee, the NYSED Civic Readiness Task Force, the NYS Democracy NY Coalition, and as Vice President of the New York State Council of the Social Studies. Ms. Francis is the recipient of the Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award and the NCSS Program of Excellence Award. She has presented at numerous conferences nationally and facilitated a variety of workshops with educators, community groups, parents, and students. She has been featured in education publications, such as NCSS Social Education and McGraw-Hill's The Art of Teaching.

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Greg Fredricks (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Greg Fredricks is the Regional Coordinator for Social Studies and Blended Learning at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES where he oversees a social studies curriculum project utilized by more than 250 school districts in New York State, and an innovative blended learning high school program.

Mr. Fredricks regularly provides professional development in the areas of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment frameworks for teachers and administrators across the Hudson Valley and beyond. Additionally, he has presented at the local and state levels on topics ranging from social studies to equity in education. For the past fourteen years, Greg has served in public education as a middle school administrator and social studies teacher.

Dr. Paul Gorski (Workshop Provider) Paul is the founder of the Equity Literacy Institute and EdChange. He has 20 years of experience helping educators strengthen their equity efforts in classrooms, schools, and districts. He has worked with educators in 48 states and a dozen countries. Paul has published more than 70 articles and has written, co-written, or co-edited twelve books on various aspects of educational equity including Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty: Strategies for Erasing the Opportunity Gap and Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education(with Seema Pothini). He is the author of the Multicultural Pavilion, an online compendium of free resources for educators. Paul earned a PhD in Educational Evaluation at the University of Virginia. He was a teacher educator at several universities for 15 years. He is also a published poet, a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and the biggest fan of Buster, his cat.

Alice Grant (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Alice D. Grant was Social Studies Department Chair (6-12) at Pelham Memorial High School in Pelham, New York. A consultant to the College Board in AP United States and European History and Pre AP Social Studies instruction, Alice has taught graduate level courses for AP history teachers and methods courses for pre-service teachers and has presented numerous workshops on pre AP, AP, and Regents teaching strategies throughout the region. Honored by both the Westchester and New York State Councils for the Social Studies with the Distinguished Social Studies Educator Award, Alice is also a charter member of the New York State Academy of Teaching and Learning. Alice's experience as an Advanced Placement History teacher as well as her participation over the last five years in the national consultant training for the new Advanced Placement United States and European History courses (courses which have influenced the writing of the NYSED Social Studies Framework) prepare her to assist departments in aligning their inquiry-based instruction.

Brian Gutherman (Workshop Provider) Brian Gutherman has been teaching for 28 years. He has served as Ardsley's English department curriculum leader for the past 23 years. He has taught the AP English Language and Composition course for the past 23 years and has served five times as an AP Reader for the College Board. Teaching co-taught English classes and film studies are equally important to him. Additionally, he has presented both technology and ELA workshops at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES. For the past thirteen years, Brian has facilitated these ELA Chairs meetings, which provide the opportunity for participants to share ideas, recommend resources, and hold vital discussions.

Jennifer Hammond-King (Workshop Provider) Jennifer Hammond-King is coordinator of ELA K-6 for the White Plains City School District. Prior to her current position, she was an elementary reading specialist for 21 years. She is a Wilson Certified Level 1 Teacher and received National Board Certification in Literacy in 2007. Her professional interests lie in the areas of increasing literacy opportunities for at-risk students, developing foundational reading skills through explicit teaching strategies, early childhood education, and supporting multilingual learners.

Ms. Hammond-King received degrees from Vassar College, New York University, and SUNY New Paltz.

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Michael Hibbard (On-site Consultant) Mike Hibbard is a retired assistant superintendent of the North Salem Central School District and also served as a high school science teacher and a high school principal. He is an author on the topic of performance assessment, has lead long-term, district-wide improvement projects, and has worked as a national and international consultant through ASCD, NASBE, PDK, and other professional organizations including life-changing work in Beirut, Lebanon. Mike is an active contributor to the Tri-State Consortium and EdLeader21 Consortium work on systematic improvement of leadership, instruction, and student performance.

Fiona Hovenden (On-site Consultant) Fiona Hovenden serves as Collective Invention’s President and CEO, and provides leadership and direction in social research work, in the development of toolkits and other products, and in the creation of content for immersive futures. She is an experienced qualitative researcher, with over twenty years of research experience, and primarily uses the practice of ethnography to support social innovation and incorporation of design thinking into leadership practices. Her interests are focused upon the capabilities for creating sustained change, and the role of narrative and a variety of art forms in helping to catalyze change and action.

Louie Hurwitz (Workshop Provider) Professor Louie has emerged in the music industry as the torchbearer of the true spirit of American Roots music. Seasoned live performer, prolific recording artist and versatile multi-instrumentalist (Hammond B3 organ, piano/keyboards, accordion, vocals), Professor Louie also wears the hat of award-winning recording producer and engineer, capturing the talents of some of the world's most highly acclaimed musicians, most notably, The Band. He now brings his passion to others through teaching. Ever propelling the spread of music it can make beyond any barriers of language or distance, Professor Louie has toured Siberia, Russia teaching children English through singing. Selected Awards: Recipient Robert H. Chambers Award for Excellence in the Traditional Arts from Common Ground on the Hill - International Composition Award from the classical label, ERM/Naxos.

David Jacob (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) David Jacob is the Regional Science Coordinator for Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES. In addition, he serves as the director of the Science 21 program used by districts across New York State. Prior to joining BOCES, David worked in Clarkstown Central School District as a teacher, building administrator, and district administrator. He also taught a variety of science courses in Hackensack School District and the Brevard Public Schools in Rockledge, Florida. David started his educational career in the United States Army working with medical research and training at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Washington, DC. This experience gave him his first exposure to science research and teaching practices. He has spent many years in public education developing innovative curriculum design and professional development courses.

Emily Johnson-Antoine (Workshop Provider) Emily Johnson-Antoine is a former district administrator of information and communication, and a technology specialist who taught in Pasco County, Florida. She was also a reading and math coach at the school-based level. She has presented at conferences in several states. She was also a trainer for the State of Florida on Common Core Mathematics. Emily was contracted by Apple to support a district-wide 1:1 iPad implementation. She currently supports New York districts with technology support, curriculum planning, student-centered classrooms, the new science standards, and redesigning libraries.

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Nancy Maguire (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Nancy Maguire is retired from Cornwall Central School District where she taught high school social studies and coordinated the district teacher mentor program. Mrs. Maguire holds a Certificate of Advanced Study from SUNY New Paltz focusing on curriculum design and holds National Board Certification in Adolescent and Young Adult Social Studies. Mrs. Maguire has served as a consultant to the New York State Education Department since 1995 and has participated in multiple phases of developing Global History curriculum and assessments. She is also currently a consultant for the PNW BOCES SS/ELA program. Mrs. Maguire is available to provide on-site support in your district.

Donna Merlau (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Donna Merlau taught middle school and high school social studies for 22 years. She served as K- 12 social studies department chair in a small district in Central New York. Donna worked for 14 years at the New York State Education Department in the Office of Assessment before retiring. She has a B.A. in History with a minor in Secondary Education from SUNY Geneseo and an M.S. in Social Studies Education from Syracuse University. Donna has a strong understanding of how classrooms function and a deep knowledge of social studies content and the social studies practices.

Metamorphosis, TLC. (On-site Consultant) Metamorphosis is the pre-eminent provider of Content Coaching for teachers, coaches, and administrators. Content Coaching is a process for transforming schools and districts into high-performing learning communities where a culture of learning is embedded at every level. This pioneering coaching method, developed by Metamorphosis’ Lucy West, focuses on the essential links among deep, flexible content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and the development of collaborative habits of mind. Metamorphosis works side by side with schools and districts to build capacity at all levels, and to help individuals and groups of teachers to design, implement, and reflect on rigorous, differentiated, standards-based lessons that promote student learning through improved instruction.

MeTEOR Education (On-site Consultant) MeTEOR Education offers a wide variety of support services that align to school improvement efforts.

Expert facilitators work with schools to build capacity, transform instruction, and revolutionize learning ecosystems. MeTEOR regularly provides coaching, strategic visioning, curriculum alignment support, and focused learning walks. Their goal is to help districts create future ready schools, teachers and students through the use of innovative learning spaces, and instructional practices, that are research based.

Danielle Michielini (Workshop Provider) Danielle Michielini has been the art teacher at C.V. Starr Intermediate School in Brewster since 2008.

Danielle is an artist and maker who uses the influence of the landscape where she grew up and her love of tactile art to create her various fiber art pieces. Danielle completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Manhattanville College in 2007 and her Masters of Arts and Teaching from Manhattanville College in 2008. In June 2016 she was selected as one of the recipients for Governor Cuomo's Empire State Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Jessica Minahan (Workshop Provider) Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA, is a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst, special educator, as well as a consultant to schools internationally (www.jessicaminahan.com). Jessica has over seventeen years of experience supporting students who exhibit challenging behavior in urban public-school systems. She is the co-author of The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students (Harvard Education Press, 2012) and author of The Behavior Code Companion: Strategies, Tools, and Interventions for Supporting Students with Anxiety.

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Martin Mintz (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Martin Mintz has spent his entire career in education with specific passion for civics and youth engagement. Prior to joining Generation Citizen, Martin spent seven years in the classroom as a middle school Social Studies teacher in the Bronx. During his time there, he was an advocate for his students, and believes that every child deserves an education that provides them with the skills, experiences, and knowledge to create a better future. Through his work in the classroom and a special focus on the connection between education and social justice, Martin fostered youth engagement in politics and in their communities.

Sandy Oringel (Workshop Provider) Sandy Oringel served as the math enrichment specialist, staff developer, and consulting teacher at the Putnam Valley Elementary and Middle Schools. For twenty-one years, Mrs. Oringel had been a math curriculum specialist with a major education publishing company and is the author of several math teacher resource books published by ETA/Cuisenaire. Mrs. Oringel has led the successful Elementary Math Leadership group since 2007. She works as a math consultant throughout the region and is available to provide on-site support in districts throughout Westchester and Putnam counties.

Helen Pashley (On-site Consultant) Dr. Helen Pashley received her teaching and doctoral qualifications from Cambridge University in England. Since moving to the U.S., she has built a reputation as workshop facilitator and curriculum developer with many school districts in New York and New Jersey. She is an Adjunct Professor for the Institute for International Schools, at Seton Hall University. Helen’s primary expertise is in STEM and science education. She also enjoys leading workshops on topics as diverse as Makerspaces, Engineering in the classroom, Science Notebooks, and Sustainability. She is Past President of STANYS (Science Teachers Association of New York State).

Kelley Posch (Workshop Provider) Kelley Posch is a High School Math teacher in the Mahopac Central School District with 7 years of experience ranging from 7th to 9th grade. She is a 5-time presenter at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting. She has a passion for not knowing what to say about herself.

Lauren Porosoff (Workshop Provider) Lauren Porosoff has been an educator since 2000 and consults on designing curriculum and professional development that empowers students and teachers. She is the author of Curriculum at Your Core: Meaningful Teaching in the Age of Standards, a guide to designing curriculum beginning with values clarification; and articles for AMLE Magazine, Connections Quarterly, Independent School, Kappan, the PBS NewsHour Teachers' Lounge Blog, Rethinking Schools, and Teaching Tolerance about how students and teachers can make their work meaningful.

Michael Rettig (On-site Consultant) Michael D. Rettig is the founder of School Scheduling Associates, LLC. He spent fifteen years as a professor in the College of Education and Director of the Center for School Leadership at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, VA. He retired from JMU as Professor Emeritus in June 2006 to work fulltime with schools across the country. In addition to his work in higher education, he taught public school in Syracuse, NY for ten years and served as a school principal in Virginia for six years. Dr. Rettig has served as a consultant on school scheduling issues in 43 states with over 1000 schools nationally and internationally in Bermuda, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. He also has conducted hundreds of workshops and has authored or co-authored numerous articles and books on school scheduling and related topics.

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Jill Rogovic (Workshop Provider) Jill Rogovic has been an educator for over 20 years. She is currently a 2nd Grade teacher at Concord Road Elementary School in Ardsley, N.Y. She also serves as the K-4 Social Studies Curriculum leader in her building. She has co-facilitated the BOCES Elementary Leaders Collegial Circle for two years. She has a passion for using technology in the elementary school classroom and has presented at the LHRIC Tech Expo, WHLCSS, NYSCSS, as well as ISTE. She also co-facilitates professional development in her district around technology and active learning.

Dr. Harry Rosvally (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) An electrical engineer by training, Dr. Harry Rosvally, Jr. has taught mathematics (7th grade through AP Statistics), chemistry, physics, aerospace, science research, and principles of engineering. As a former school district STEM administrator, he was in charge of K-12 Mathematics, Science, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). He is currently science curriculum and staff development specialist for Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES and an adjunct professor at Western Connecticut State University.

Karen Scher (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Karen Scher is a Senior Program Associate in the New York Facing History office. She works directly with teachers as a facilitator at Facing History workshops and seminars, as well as through direct outreach and follow-up with teachers as they design and implement curriculum. She is also a member of Facing History Program Team for Equity and Justice.

David Seligman (NYSED) David Seligman is an Associate in Instructional Services, Arts, in the Office of Curriculum & Instruction at the New York State Education Department. David taught Visual Art to elementary age students for over a decade in Districts 2 and 20 in New York City and in the White Plains City School District. Additionally, he was an Adjunct Instructor in the Visual Art teacher preparation program at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University.

Stephanie Slabic (Workshop Provider) Stephanie Slabic, co-founder and Chief Academic Officer at reimaginED teaching has had extensive experience as a classroom teacher, professional staff developer, and workshop designer and facilitator.

Her expertise in coaching teachers, coaches, and administrators has brought her deep respect and widespread recognition as a leader and innovator in the field of education. Stephanie brings an enormous fount of knowledge and expertise to her new role at reimaginED teaching, where she looks forward to a continued collaboration with teachers, coaches, and administrators in creating deep learning experiences for students of all ages.

Dr. Anchala Sobrin (Workshop Provider) Dr. Anchala Sobrin holds a B.S. in Physics from Fordham University, M.A. in Educational Psychology from Marist College, M.S. in Educational Administration from the University of Scranton, and Ed.D in Educational Leadership Administration and Policy from Fordham University. The focus of her doctoral studies was a historical analysis of education reform through the lens of learning theories, particularly in the areas of science and math. She has contributed to various publications and has presented at numerous conferences. Dr. Sobrin is a life-long learner who believes that learning never stops and everyone we meet teaches us something new. In her over 17 years of professional experience in public education, she has committed to taking lessons outside of the classroom, whether it be in her role as a mathematics teacher, dean of students, or assistant principal in the Wappingers Central School and Spackenkill Union Free School Districts.

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Samara Spielberg (Workshop Provider) Samara Spielberg is the Spanish Department Chair at the Allen-Stevenson School, an all boys K-8 school in New York City. With the personal and professional understanding that we are all relational learners, Samara puts human connection at the core of all of her work. After developing a four-part framework for creating empathy-based unit plans, she received a grant through the International Boys' Schools Coalition to join educators from all over the world in Action Research. Through this work, she was able to delve more deeply into areas such as fixed versus growth mindset, emotional literacy for children, and the power of vulnerability, connection, and communication in the classroom. Outside of her role as Spanish Department Chair, she acts as an educational consultant and leads professional development workshops for teachers throughout the United States, as well as internationally. You should also know, her cackle can be heard school wide, as she believes the most important tool in teaching is to make it come alive with joy!

Greg Stephens (Workshop Provider) Greg Stephens is the department chairperson for mathematics at Hastings High School and Farragut Middle School. His work revolves around teaching math: AB and BC Calculus, Pre-Algebra, and electives in mathematics art and data analysis. He facilitates professional learning at Hastings, and the district has looked at big questions, such as the value of homework, and smaller things, such as using a digital platform for assignments. Greg is a reviewer for NCTM and served for three years on the board of The Mathematics Teacher, their flagship journal. He also serves on the board of the Lyceum Kennedy French and American School and advises on educational policy. Greg's formal education includes a master's degree in teaching mathematics from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Fordham University.

Amy Stern (On-site Consultant) Amy Stern has many years of experience in public and private education as a teacher, co-teacher, parent liaison, and curriculum coordinator in both New York City and Westchester. She is passionate about the impact mindfulness can have on teachers and students, and embraces it as both a pedagogical and cognitive tool as an adjunct professor at the Manhattanville College School of Education and a professional development school liaison for the Bedford Central School District. Ms. Stern brings a wealth of experience in the field of social and emotional learning in schools, and has worked closely with Dr. Bena Kallick on mindfulness-based approaches to improve student learning and school communities. Her expertise includes social and emotional learning, school systems integration, curriculum and instruction, solution-based team building, and teacher mentoring, as well as business experience as a former managing partner at a global ad agency. A lifelong learner, Ms. Stern earned a Bachelor of Arts degree as a Dean's Scholar from Cornell University and a Master's Degree in Education from the Bank Street School of Education.

Greg Tang (Workshop Provider) Greg Tang is the New York Times best-selling author of a series of math picture books from Scholastic that includes The Grapes of Math, Math-terpieces, and the Gold Medal eBook Math Appeal. Greg is the inventor of the math game Kakooma and creator of Greg Tang Math, a popular website used by schools around the world. It has over 57 million page views to date. Greg is also a featured speaker at math, reading, and technology conferences, and since 2001, has facilitated more than 3,000 workshops, conferences, and school visits. Greg earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in Economics from Harvard and an M.A. degree in Math Education from New York University.

Patricia Viggiano (Workshop Provider) Patricia Viggiano is currently director of curriculum for science, K-12, in the Lakeland Central School District.

She has experience as a middle school and high school science teacher and a middle school assistant principal. She is very involved in regional activities including the Hudson Valley STEMFest, serving as Co-Chair of the Hudson River Teacher Center, and being the district representative for Science 21 for the Lakeland Central School District. She enjoys keeping up-to-date on science events and activities throughout the region. She is also a doctoral student in Manhattanville College's Executive Leadership Program.

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Brian Vorwald (Workshop Provider) Brian Vorwald taught earth science for 35 years in Long Island's Sayville Public Schools and also served as science department chairperson. Since his retirement, Brian has continued teaching at Suffolk Community College and remained active in the Science Teachers Association of New York State, serving as its president in 2012-13.

Brian is a consultant for PNW BOCES's Science 21 program. He has helped write the curriculum and has trained teachers on Long Island. As a member of the NYSED Statewide Leadership Team, Brian reviewed NGSS drafts and since the adoption of the NY State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) he has delivered numerous training workshops for K-12 teachers.

Jonathan Weinstein, Ph.D. (Workshop Provider) Jonathan Weinstein, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and suicide prevention coordinator at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care Service, and an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral Sciences at New York Medical College. As an early contributor to the development of Relational Frame Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy at the University of Mississippi Center for Contextual Psychology, Jonathan studied behavioral analysis and its applications for behavior therapy, social categorization, and education. Jonathan's publications can be found in Behavior and Social Issues, The Psychological Record, and Salud y Drogas.

Porosoff and Weinstein are the co-authors of EMPOWER Your Students: Tools to Inspire a Meaningful School Experience (Solution Tree, 2017) Two-for-One Teaching: Connecting Instruction to Student Values in Grades 6-12 (Solution Tree, 2019).

Deborah Weisel: (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) A dedicated educator, Deborah Weisel brings her thirty-two years of experience to champion student learning every day. She holds degrees in special education, literacy, and administration and is a fellow with the Institute of Educational Leadership. She began her career as a special educator. Her teaching experience spanned across grades K-12, with a concentration at the high school level. For seventeen years, Mrs. Weisel served as an elementary principal in three different school districts. As a successful principal, Mrs. Weisel has had many opportunities to facilitate adult learning, collaborate with staff, and develop, design, and implement in-service and training courses for both teachers and administrators. She has earned the reputation of being committed to creating, leading, and sustaining a learning environment of excellence; one that provides children with a strong foundation, and a strong sense of themselves.

Jessica Wise (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) Jessica Wise has been dedicated to youth development and education since the beginning of her career. After graduating from Bennett College, Jessica led college and career access initiatives, mentorship programs and case management for high school students in underserved communities.

Through reflection on her own advocacy journey it became apparent the importance of students having spaces to not only speak about issues in their communities but feel empowered to make a change. Jessica has transferred her knowledge and skills to support teachers and students in the classroom as a program associate with Generation Citizen.

Adam Yuro (Workshop Provider and On-site Consultant) After thirty-three successful years as a secondary-level educator of world languages, Adam Yuro transitioned to the field of higher education as an adjunct professor and supervisor of pre-service teachers. Although he is a Spanish and Italian teacher by trade, Adam has supervised pre-service teachers in math, English, special education, and ESL as an instructor at Manhattanville College.

Presently, he teaches methodology courses in second language acquisition and supervises student teachers of Spanish at Lehman College. Adam earned his bachelor's degree from Vassar College and his master's degree from CUNY Hunter College. He has also formally studied in Madrid, Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Italy.

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CURRICULUM CENTER

DIRECTIONS TO BOCES: BEAR MOUNTAIN BRIDGE Bear right onto Route 6 off the bridge. At traffic circle, bear right and go over small bridge; at light turn left onto Bear Mountain Parkway (see sign “To Taconic Parkway”). Follow Parkway to end. At light, turn left onto Route 202.

Follow 202 into Yorktown Heights. Turn left onto Veteran’s Road. Follow to STOP sign and turn right. The entrance to BOCES (hill) is on your immediate left.

BEACON/NEWBURGH BRIDGE Continue on Route 84 East to Exit 15 for Taconic State Parkway South (New York City). See directions below for Taconic Southbound.

TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE Go east over bridge and follow signs to Interstate 287. Take 287 and get off at the exit for Saw Mill River Parkway North. Take Saw Mill River Parkway North to Taconic North. Follow below directions from Taconic North.

LONG ISLAND Throgs Neck Bridge to Route 95 (New England Thruway) to exit 21N. After you get on the exit road, keep bearing left until it puts you on Route 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway). Exit at the I-684 North (Brewster) sign and go north on 684 to the Katonah Exit. Follow below directions from Route 684.

TACONIC SOUTHBOUND Take Underhill Avenue exit. Make a left off the exit. Continue through the first light until you are at a “T”: the firehouse will be in front of you. Turn left. At next light make right onto Veteran’s Road. Follow to STOP sign and turn right. The entrance to BOCES (hill) is on your immediate left.

TACONIC NORTHBOUND Take Underhill Avenue Exit. Make a right off the exit. Continue through the first light until you are at a “T”: the firehouse will be in front of you. Turn left. At the next light make right onto Veteran’s Road. Follow to STOP sign and bear right. The entrance to BOCES (hill) is on your immediate left.

ROUTE 684 Take Katonah Exit #6. Follow Route 35 West. Between 5 and 6 miles, look for signs for the intersection of Route 202 and Route 118 (there is a light at the intersection) and the town of Amawalk. Proceed past the intersection and at the next light make a left onto Pinesbridge Road. BOCES entrance is up the road on your right.

Presenter and On-Site Consultant Bios

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Lynn Allen, Ed.D. T. Riolo Lynn Allen, Ed.D. Louis Louis T. Riolo ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

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