BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91Ѱ - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91Ѱ X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91Ѱ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T163000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260506T174211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T174211Z UID:25889-1792076400-1804005000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Desmos VIRTUAL User Group For NEW USERS 6-12 - 4 Sessions - 6 Hrs Total presented by Andy Malbouef - 3:00-4:30pm DESCRIPTION:These virtual meetings will allow newer users of Desmos the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers while being supported by Andy Malbouef for questions relating to “how do I do this”. Questions surrounding Desmos use in the classroom (calculators\, exploratory tasks\, or activities) can be answered with a new user perspective in mind. Classroom strategies for engagement and student conceptualization can be explored. This group will meet four times during the school year: October 15\, November 16\, January 6\, and March 2 (all from 3:00 – 4:30 PM). There is an option TO REGISTER for additional sessions in the spring if desired. Join us to increase your comfort level with Desmos. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SBKwLW0vkQrPx6_4zaLmjdbPS_6hTrzg/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386330 URL:/event/desmos-virtual-user-group-for-new-users-6-12-4-sessions-6-hrs-total-presented-by-andy-malbouef-300-430pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T181500 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260506T175019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T175019Z UID:25891-1792082700-1804011300@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Desmos VIRTUAL User Group For ADVANCED USERS 6-12 - 4 Sessions - 6 Hrs Total presented by Andy Malbouef - 4:45-6:15pm DESCRIPTION:DESMOS ADVANCED USERS GRADES 6-12 4:45-6:15PM These virtual meetings will allow advanced users of Desmos the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers while being supported by Andy Malbouef for questions relating to “how do I do this”. Questions surrounding Desmos use in the classroom (calculators\, exploratory tasks\, or activities) can be answered with an advanced user perspective in mind. Classroom strategies for engagement and student conceptualization can be explored. For those wishing to learn about computation layer (like student feedback and auto-correcting) for Desmos Activities\, this is the place to do it. This group will meet four times during the school year: October 15\, November 16\, January 6\, and March 2 (all from 4:45 – 6:15 PM). There is an option TO REGISTER for additional sessions in the spring if desired. Join us to level up your skills with Desmos.\nEligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SBKwLW0vkQrPx6_4zaLmjdbPS_6hTrzg/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386371 URL:/event/desmos-virtual-user-group-for-advanced-users-6-12-4-sessions-6-hrs-total-presented-by-andy-malbouef-445-615pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T103000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260520T135651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T135651Z UID:26058-1793264400-1804156200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Responding to Challenging Student Behaviors: A Learning Community Four 1-1/2 hour VIRTUAL sessions facilitated by Michelle Levy - 9-10:30am DESCRIPTION:Audience: teachers\, administrators\, support staff and clinicians Through collaborative discussion\, this four-session series explores underlying factors of student behavior\, applies function-based thinking to develop effective interventions\, and examines instructional strategies that support diverse learners. Each session builds on the last\, allowing for reflection\, adjustment based on district needs\, and practical application in classrooms. Session 1: Thursday\, October 29\, 2026 Understanding Factors influencing Challenging Student Behavior. Discussion will focus on developing awareness of environmental external factors as well as internal child factors that serve as triggers for challenging behavior Session 2: Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 Function Based Thinking: Discussion will focus on the use of a systematic approach known as the Behavior Chain to analyze the triggers and the purposes behind the use of challenging behavior and subsequently develop responses and interventions. This approach will empower classroom staff to begin the process of developing interventions on their own in a timely manner while helping clinicians develop effective and compliant FBA/BIP documents Session 3: Wednesday\, January 27\, 2027 Adapting Instruction to Address Behavior: Discussion will focus on the relationship between instructional practices as a trigger for problematic student behavior. Instructional strategies will be shared to make learning more accessible for struggling students. Session 4: Thursday\, March 4\, 2027 Reflection: Discussion will focus on knowledge gained during previous sessions and classroom implementation successes and challenges. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yyu-VhGL3qcOHmfGzxsv0ejt4Ll6caF_/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5398080 URL:/event/responding-to-challenging-student-behaviors-a-learning-community-four-1-1-2-hour-virtual-sessions-facilitated-by-michelle-levy-9-1030am/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260527T180330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T180330Z UID:26098-1803484800-1804698000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Awe-NSPIRE-ing Math: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Teaching VIRTUAL Three 1-hour sessions facilitated by Jayson Kiang - 4-5pm DESCRIPTION:Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact\, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable\, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to empower your students’ mathematical problem-solving. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNXlx12U7bjWxZml-Gqf5hFopoMe7qaQ/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5399360 URL:/event/awe-nspire-ing-math-5-strategies-to-transform-your-teaching-virtual-three-1-hour-sessions-facilitated-by-jayson-kiang-4-5pm-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T143000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260529T150026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T150026Z UID:26134-1803976200-1804084200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS TOOLKIT BRIEF #5 The Science of Reading in Multilingual K-12 Classrooms VIRTUAL 2-Day Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will spend the first day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples\, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations\, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional practices during the second day. Participants will work throughout this two day long workshop to link practical classroom resources\, engage in example teaching and learning activities\, and focus on planning and preparation to implement this brief with the following outcomes: -Identify the Big Six (phonological awareness\, phonics\, vocabulary\, fluency\, comprehension\, oral language) -Understand different pedagogical approaches such as learning to read versus reading to learn -Learn how to create a comprehensive literacy instructional program that goes beyond the Big Six to encompass linguistic and cultural assets for multilingual learners (I.e. english language development\, metalinguistic awareness\, cross-linguistic connections\, oracy and social justice and culturally relevant pedagogy) -Use screener data appropriately -Gather instructional strategies for the Big Six that incorporate ELL and ML considerations Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13iVWPlk22CbZvpwXWPZVaQHq30bjsGl6/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404470 URL:/event/the-science-of-reading-for-multilingual-learners-toolkit-brief-5-the-science-of-reading-in-multilingual-k-12-classrooms-virtual-2-day-workshop-facilitated-by-dana-brown-830-230pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T113000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260611T194237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T194238Z UID:26355-1804062600-1804073400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Promoting Teacher Retention Through the Power of Psychological Ownership *IN PERSON* facilitated by Robert Feirsen\, Ed.D\, and Seth Weitzman\, Ed.D.-8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, participants will develop an understanding of how to harness the transformative power of psychological ownership to retain the best teachers\, build individual and collective expertise\, and strengthen relationships. Psychological ownership explains why one teacher exudes enthusiasm\, while a colleague fills out applications for another job. Originating from the field of social psychology\, psychological ownership offers strategies that instill a superior degree of job satisfaction and commitment\, anchoring staff to their schools. Teachers experiencing psychological ownership of their workplace report superior feelings of agency\, belonging\, expertise\, and accountability. Psychological ownership -increases the likelihood of retaining the very best teachers\, -increases the impact of new teacher induction\, -adds value to professional development\, and -builds school capacity by enabling staff to sustain high levels of performance. Ultimately\, motivated and engaged staff are best equipped to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of the students they serve. Participants in the workshop will examine school environments that constrain the development of psychological ownership. Attendees with then develop strategies that encourage employees to grow a deep commitment to their work and to the school community at large\, as well as empower them to meet the challenges of schooling in today’s demanding climate. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GrLg0lbLJ9lD5cToh-JWN5gEF_r84Aa5/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5415794 URL:/event/promoting-teacher-retention-through-the-power-of-psychological-ownership-in-person-facilitated-by-robert-feirsen-ed-d-and-seth-weitzman-ed-d-830-1130am-2/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T143000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260604T005326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T005326Z UID:26253-1804667400-1804689000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:The Reluctant Learner Toolbox: Techniques for Turning Resistance into Progress *IN PERSON* Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:In every classroom\, there are students who seem uninterested\, unmotivated\, or disengaged. They may be quiet and withdrawn or defiant and disruptive. They often resist participation\, avoid challenges\, or give up before they even begin. These reluctant learners are not failing because they lack intelligence or ability; they’re struggling because something-academic fear\, past experiences\, unmet needs\, or emotional barriers-is standing in the way of their engagement. This powerful\, strategy-rich workshop is designed for educators seeking practical\, research-informed approaches to reconnect with these hard-to-reach students. Whether you teach elementary or secondary students\, general or special education\, this session will equip you with applicable tools and strategies to transform resistance into resilience and passive learning into active participation. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tGP1-VNL5DZJSd_hovHh6IjbIznA9Jte/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5409261 URL:/event/the-reluctant-learner-toolbox-techniques-for-turning-resistance-into-progress-in-person-facilitated-by-consulting-that-makes-a-difference-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T113000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260529T151301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T151301Z UID:26136-1804753800-1804764600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Writing with Students with Disabilities VIRTUAL Three-hour session facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:Provide explicit instruction\, consistent demonstrations and descriptions\, and intentionally scaffold the steps or processes needed to understand writing concepts -Reduce scaffolds as the student models skills independently and fluently -Design\, provide\, and assess the effectiveness of specially-designed instruction to provide students with disabilities with access to participate and progress in the general education curriculum -Facilitate capacity building and effective implementation of evidence-based learning practices that meet the needs of students with disabilities -Ensure students with disabilities are being given the accommodations and supports needed to ensure success in writing\, including assistive technology Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UBZQEr1rwY6fIdZB2OQUJlGYne2AGOdj/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404496 URL:/event/writing-with-students-with-disabilities-virtual-three-hour-session-facilitated-by-dana-brown-830-1130am-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T143000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260610T154626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T154626Z UID:26324-1804753800-1804775400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:NYSED Biology Investigations Refresher: Building Student Skills and Maximizing Student Agency *IN PERSON* Facilitated by Glen Cochrane - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Are you and your students still navigating the nuances of the required investigations? This workshop focuses on using the investigations to foster student-centered learning\, emphasizing the 3D aspects and the most challenging components for classroom management and student learning. It will serve as a refresher for the three mandated NYSED Biology Investigations. During the first and even the second year of implementation\, classroom management\, student agency (student-centered learning)\, and student skills proved challenging. We will address how to shift to student-centered implementation with minimal teacher support and develop prompts that encourage students to test solutions. The investigations assess performance expectations that cannot be evaluated at proficiency on the Regents exam. Students are expected to plan and conduct an investigation\, use a model to explain a phenomenon\, and compare gene frequencies with and without selection factors. Deficiencies in students’ prior learning and skill mastery that underpin high school expectations have added to the challenges to student success. Student activities to develop the skills needed before conducting the investigations will be provided. ***PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING PAPER COPIES OF EACH BIOLOGY INVESTIGATION’S DOCUMENTS. THESE CANNOT BE PROVIDED. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) – Participants should bring a fully charged laptop\, iPad\, or tablet to download resources and access websites during the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w8I7Q1hjsBr3kU8HijAsSSoqFLvPTozd/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5414140 URL:/event/nysed-biology-investigations-refresher-building-student-skills-and-maximizing-student-agency-in-person-facilitated-by-glen-cochrane-830-230pm-2/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270315T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270315T113000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260611T202316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T202316Z UID:26359-1805099400-1805110200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Conflict Agility: Turning School Tensions into Collaboration and Capacity *IN PERSON* facilitated by Robert Feirsen\, Ed.D. and Seth Weitzman\, Ed.D. - 8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:Conflict in polarized school communities is a continuing challenge for today’s school leaders. Administrators routinely encounter intense\, emotional conversations involving parents\, educators\, students\, and community members-often around high stakes issues such as curriculum\, student services\, equity\, and school climate. When perspectives are deeply dissonant\, conflict can constrain problem solving\, erode trust\, and constrain efforts to meet student needs. Too often\, leaders respond by avoiding contentious issues or relying on authority based approaches that escalate tension rather than resolve it. This interactive workshop will help school leaders develop the skills and mindset needed to lead through conflict rather than around it. Drawing on research from peace studies\, education\, organizational psychology\, and design thinking\, participants will explore the roots of conflict in schools and examine why polarization intensifies under pressure. The session will emphasize how conflict-when skillfully engaged-can become a catalyst for collaboration\, trust building\, and increased organizational capacity. Participants will engage in realistic case studies addressing common leadership flashpoints. They will apply a structured framework for navigating complex\, emotionally charged disagreements while keeping student needs at the center of decision making. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply in their schools\, as well as tools to turnkey professional learning for their leadership teams-helping create cultures where constructive dialogue replaces avoidance and conflict becomes a driver of school improvement rather than division. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DRB7h8t0c8aKoo07uGyf5mkrncC4TCbW/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5415835 URL:/event/conflict-agility-turning-school-tensions-into-collaboration-and-capacity-in-person-facilitated-by-robert-feirsen-ed-d-and-seth-weitzman-ed-d-830-1130am-2/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T143000 DTSTAMP:20260614T080233 CREATED:20260514T132026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T132026Z UID:25997-1805185800-1805207400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Building Skilled Writers: Research‑Aligned Strategies for K-6 Teachers *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades 1-6\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators Unlock the research‑backed principles of effective writing instruction in this focused workshop designed for K-6 educators. Grounded in the latest literacy science-and informed by key practices drawn from The Writing Revolution and The Writing Rope-this session equips you with powerful\, practical strategies for planning and teaching writing units that truly engage young writers. You’ll explore the essential components of high‑quality writing instruction\, examining how foundational skills such as transcription\, handwriting\, and spelling support higher‑level abilities like sentence construction\, paragraph development\, and genre structures. Throughout the day\, you’ll engage in hands‑on activities and guided practice that demonstrate how systematic\, explicit instruction strengthens both linguistic and cognitive skills. You’ll learn how intentional scaffolds and carefully sequenced tasks can reduce cognitive load\, enabling students to focus on the right skills at the right time and experience greater success. The workshop also highlights how to embed recursive opportunities into your yearlong writing plan so students revisit and deepen key skills over time. By the end of the session\, you’ll walk away with actionable tools you can immediately apply to support confident\, capable writers Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ha8bbArQRDG5LVmj-o5WelNnJgG1n5J1/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393028 URL:/event/building-skilled-writers-research-aligned-strategies-for-k-6-teachers-in-person-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-szulc-and-deborah-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR