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Center for Professional Learning & Curriculum Support - Upcoming Programs

• Jan 20 Jan 21 02:00 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial Certification Training

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  Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI™ training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.
  
  

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Jan 21 01:30 PM 04:30 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  RECOVS MHELP (Mental Health Education Leaders Partnership) Meetings

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  Mental health leadership teams from SWBOCES's RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium will meet to discuss and collaborate around grant implementation, including:

  - Social-Emotional Learning
  - MTSS-i (including systems & structures and data & assessment)
  - professional learning
  - budget & logistics
  - other grant-related considerations

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Jan 21 02:00 PM 03:00 PM

  via Zoom

  SLS- OverDrive/ Sora User Group (VIRTUAL)

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  Join fellow librarians and instructional leaders for a dynamic OverDrive/Sora User Group session focused on maximizing the impact of your district's digital collection. Whether you're a seasoned Sora user or just getting started, this session will provide a space to share best practices, explores new features, and troubleshoot challenges together. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions around collection development, equitable access, student engagement strategies, and integrating Sora into instruction. Bring your questions, your wins, and your ideas as we learn from each other and strengthen our collective digital literacy efforts. ideal for school librarians, tech integrators, and curriculum leaders looking to elevate their Sora usage and make digital reading more accessible and impactful for all students. 

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Jan 22 02:00 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  But I'm not a Reading Teacher: Integrating SOR across all content areas

   

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  Many educators outside of the English Language Arts (ELA) classroom often feel unsure of their role in supporting student literacy. However, research from the Science of Reading underscores that all teachers-regardless of subject-play a critical role in helping students access and comprehend complex texts. This professional learning session will empower content-area teachers (e.g., math, science, social studies, the arts) with the knowledge and tools to integrate key Science of Reading principles into their daily instruction. Participants will explore practical strategies that support vocabulary development, comprehension, and disciplinary literacy without sacrificing content rigor. Through engaging activities, real-world examples, and collaborative planning, educators will leave with concrete strategies to support students' literacy growth-no matter what they teach.
  
  We welcome teams of teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, department chairs, and all for whom literacy instruction is integral, to join us as leaders of literacy.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Jan 22 02:00 PM 05:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  The Leadership Studio: A Strategic & Proactive Professional Learning Experience for School Leaders

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  Effective school leadership requires more than managing day-to-day operations-it calls for vision, courage, and a proactive approach to navigating the evolving needs of students, staff, and communities. The Leadership Studio is a dynamic professional learning series designed to inspire, empower, and support principals and assistant principals in leading with purpose, clarity, and impact.
  
  Grounded in research and real-world practice, this series blends structured learning with responsive coaching and peer collaboration. Participants will engage in a sequence of high-leverage sessions focused on the most pressing topics in education today: MTSS implementation, culturally responsive leadership, social-emotional learning, instructional excellence, discipline reform, and authentic community engagement.
  
  Each session is designed to not only build knowledge but also strengthen capacity-equipping leaders with practical tools, strategic frameworks, and a supportive network to foster innovation, equity, and sustainable school improvement. Whether you're building foundational systems or driving next-level growth, The Leadership Studio offers a space to think boldly, lead collaboratively, and create meaningful, lasting change.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Jan 28 02:00 PM 08:30 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  LEXIA: LETRS for Early Childhood Educators

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  LETRS for Early Childhood Educators professional learning provides deep knowledge of literacy instruction for the youngest learners. The more children know about language and literacy before they begin kindergarten and first grade, the better equipped they are to succeed in literacy learning and beyond.

  This course will:

  -Define early literacy and language, the processes involved, and the developmental sequences by which these skills develop

  -Describe strategies and learning activities that are engaging, effective, and developmentally appropriate

  -Discuss how assessment procedures and data can be used to plan and implement instruction for the youngest learners

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Jan 29 01:30 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  PE/HE Consortium: Enhancing Teaching Styles and Assessment Strategies in PE

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  With Shawn Ladda

  This professional development workshop is designed to support physical education teachers in refining their teaching styles and integrating effective assessment strategies into their classrooms. Participants will explore how different teaching styles can impact student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall class dynamics. Additionally, they will gain practical insights into how to assess both skill development and personal growth in physical educatio

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Jan 29 02:00 PM 05:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  The IDEA Exchange (Inspired by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

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  Special education leadership comes with unique challenges, requiring collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. The I.D.E.A. Exchange is responsively designed for special education leaders to engage in open, guided discussions on the most pressing topics in the field. Each session will center around a key theme-ranging from MTSS integration to family partnerships-while allowing participants to share experiences, problem-solve, and build a network of support. Whether you're a director, coordinator, or instructional leader, this space will empower you with fresh insights, practical strategies, and a collaborative professional community.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 2 Feb 4 01:30 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  Restorative Practices Educator Training for RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium

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  Please note that this training is limited to personnel from districts who are part of SWBOCES's RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to attend, please contact Maisha Campbell (mcampbell@swboces.org). Lori DeCarlo of Restorative Edge Consulting will lead this interactive series to provide training to educators in the use of restorative practices designed to support social-emotional learning and mental health.
  The training will focus on:
  Restorative practices as a trauma-informed approach for creating a culture of belonging, safety, and inclusion

  
  • Responsive restorative practices, including Affective Communication/Non-Violent Communication, Tier 2 Whole Group Responsive Circles, and Tier 2 Restorative Circles to respond to specific incidents of harm.
  Restorative Discipline: how to embed restorative practices into discipline, including:
  ---Creating a restorative classroom as an alternative to out of school suspension,
  ---Exploring how to use a restorative intervention known as the 5 Step Plan,
  ---Learning how to facilitate a Tier 3 Restorative Conferences for serious disciplinary incidents,
  ---Learning how to facilitate a Welcome Back & Re-Entry Circle for students returning from an out of school suspension.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 2 02:00 PM 05:00 PM

  via Zoom

  NYSED Lead Evaluator Training (APPR) - Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Restorative Practices, Via Zoom]

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  Social and emotional well-being and skills are foundational to academic success, cultivating a culture of belonging, and nurturing our students' capacity for civic engagement and career readiness, in alignment with New York State's Portrait of a Graduate. In this module we will explore NYSED's Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Benchmarks and the tenets of Restorative Practices to anchor our thinking about and leadership of efforts to improve school culture, optimize conditions for learning, and develop student competencies that reflect attributes of the Portrait of a Graduate.*

  All leaders new to their district or role will need to attend our Foundations in Leading Leaders session to meet the requirements for NYSED's Lead Evaluator Training. Please check your district's APPR plan to determine the number of days/hours approved by NYSED for your district's Lead Evaluator Training.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 3 02:00 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  Enhancing the Co-Teaching Experience

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  This 6-hour professional learning course is designed to strengthen educators' capacity to implement effective and engaging co-teaching practices that support inclusive classrooms and improved outcomes for all learners. Participants will explore research-based co-teaching models, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and instructional strategies that promote shared ownership, student engagement, and equitable access to high-quality Tier 1 instruction.

  Through interactive learning experiences, collaborative planning, and reflection, participants will examine the conditions necessary for successful co-teaching, including communication, trust, scheduling, and alignment with MTSS and special education service delivery. The course emphasizes practical tools for co-planning, differentiating instruction, leveraging data, and using multiple co-teaching approaches intentionally to meet diverse learner needs. By the end of the course, participants will develop actionable strategies to enhance collaboration between general and special educators, increase instructional coherence, and foster inclusive classroom environments that support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth. *
  
  *Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to: Identify and apply the six co-teaching models effectively based on instructional purpose and student needs Clarify co-teaching roles and responsibilities to promote shared accountability Utilize collaborative planning structures to design inclusive, engaging lessons Implement strategies that increase student engagement and access to core instruction Align co-teaching practices with MTSS frameworks and inclusive service delivery Reflect on current practice and develop next steps for strengthening co-teaching partnerships
  
  Participants: Co Teaching Teams

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 4 01:30 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  2025-26 DEI Leaders' Action Network: Advancing Equity Through the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate

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  Join a powerful network of school district teams committed to advancing equity, and access in ways that transform classrooms and communities. This year, we will ground our work in Liz Kleinrock's Start Here, Start Now and connect its practical strategies directly to the New York State Portrait of a Graduate.

  Over five full-day sessions, district teams will:

  1.Engage in deep professional learning on equity-centered leadership and culturally responsive-sustaining practices.

  2. Participate in guided book study discussions and collaborative activities that link Start Here, Start Now to Portrait of a Graduate attributes.

  3. Design and refine a district-specific DEI initiative anchored to one of the six Portrait attributes.

  4. Receive targeted support and coaching to move from concept to actionable implementation.

  5. Showcase their work and leave with a clear action plan for 2026-2027.

  By the end of the year, each team will have:

  -Selected a Portrait of a Graduate attribute to anchor their DEI work.
  -Designed and tested a district-specific initiative that advances equity and belonging in their school community.
  -Developed stakeholder engagement and sustainability strategies to ensure lasting impact.
  -Built strong cross-district connections to share resources, successes, and lessons learned.

  Each participating district is strongly encouraged to register as a team of at least two members and up to 5.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 4 02:00 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  504 Chairperson Training

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  Participants will learn to effectively facilitate 504 meetings by defining team roles, engaging parents in meaningful collaboration, and managing challenging conversations. Through practical strategies, participants will gain the skills to develop legally sound 504 Plans that align accommodations with student needs and ensure successful classroom implementation. They will explore methods for monitoring and reviewing 504 Plans, collaborating with educators to track progress, and making data-informed adjustments. Finally, participants will examine the intersection of 504 Plans with other school support systems, applying principles of cultural competence and equity to ensure fair and effective student access to accommodations.

  This professional learning is focused on the facilitation of 504 meetings and the implementation of 504 plans for those who serve as Chairpersons for 504 Committee Meetings.

  Professional learning will include the following areas:

  1. Legal Foundations and Compliance Overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  2. Roles and Responsibilities

  3. 504 Plan Development

  4. Meeting Facilitation and Parent Engagement

  5. Monitoring and Review

  6. Intersection with Other School Supports

  7. Cultural Competence and Equity

  8. Resource Review

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 5 01:30 PM 04:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  SLS- Digital Library Advisory Board

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  The SWBOCES Digital Library Program is a collaborative online service that provides access to over 16,000 digital ebooks and audio books, to students and staff. This service is an extension of the print collection in school libraries; however, it is online with 24/7 access. It is convenient for students to check out titles anywhere, anytime in multiple formats. The SLS is restarting our Digital Library Advisory Board to help curate our SWBOCES collection on Overdrive/Sora and discuss other pertinent topics regarding digital collections. We welcome anyone who is interested in supporting our digital collection and helping it to thrive to better support all of our students/staff. 

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 5 01:30 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  RECOVS Restorative Practices Implementation/Action Planning Workshop

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  Please note that this training is limited to leaders from districts who are part of SWBOCES's RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to attend, please contact Maisha Campbell (mcampbell@swboces.org). Lori DeCarlo of Restorative Edge Consulting will lead this interactive training, which is essential for leaders who are bringing restorative practices to their schools/districts - to understand key principles of restorative practices and conditions for systemic implementation designed to support social-emotional learning and mental health. RECOMMENDED to follow the 3 Day Basic Restorative Practices Training This facilitated workshop utilizes the Implementation Science Framework to create a doable Action Plan for Implementing Restorative Practices for Systemic, Whole School Change

  Objectives:

  • Understand the four stages of implementation science as it applies to systemic implementation of restorative practices.

  • Learn what the research has identified as common "mis-implementation" errors and how to avoiding these pitfalls.

  • Explore evidence based practices that support sustainable implementation of restorative practices.

  • Conduct a self-assessment of current practices to establish a baseline and identify up to 5 priorities for action.

  • Learn about high impact activities for early implementation.

  • Plan for Professional Learning sessions at the building level. Write explicit action plans utilizing a template.

  • Develop key messaging to support the roll-out & enhance buy-in.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 5 02:00 PM 05:00 PM

  via Zoom

  NYSED Lead Evaluator Training (APPR) - Leading for Equity: Implementing the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework (Virtual)

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  Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education anchors New York State's Portrait of a Graduate. In this professional learning experience, school and district leaders will explore NYSED's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Framework as a guide for enhancing instructional practices and overall school environments while advancing the attributes of the Portrait of a Graduate.

  Participants will explore NYSED's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Framework as a guide for creating welcoming school environments, delivering rigorous instruction, designing inclusive curriculum and assessments, and engaging in ongoing professional learning. Through a leadership lens, participants will connect these principles to supervision and evaluation practices, identify areas of opportunity, and plan for meaningful change that improves student and staff experiences.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 5 06:00 PM 07:30 PM

  via Zoom

  Northwell Mental Health PD -Eating Disorders [Virtual]

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  This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of Eating Disorders, complex and serious mental health conditions that affect an individual's physical health, mental well-being, and daily functioning. Learn practical strategies to recognize warning signs, provide initial support within your setting, address common misconceptions, and facilitate access to specialized care and recovery for individuals struggling with these conditions.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 6 01:30 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  UFLI Institute: UFLI+ More! (Progress monitoring, differentiation and sound walls!)

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  Join us for Day 2, of hands-on professional learning with UFLI.

  Day 2 - UFLI + More This 6- hour session will provide two learning experiences in one! The first half of the day will be an exploration of progress monitoring and differentiation to support small group instruction. The second half of the day will be focused on the use of Sound Walls in a foundational skills environment to support instruction.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 6 01:30 PM 08:00 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  Lit Up: Igniting Reading Engagement & Comprehension in Middle & High School Classrooms (Aligned to Science of Reading/NYS Literacy Briefs)

   

   

   

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  Are your students resistant to reading or struggling to comprehend complex text in ELA or Social Studies - or other content areas? While students are often expected to comprehend texts in their middle and high school classes, even students who can name every word may not be reading actively or making sense of the texts they're given.

  How do we support students' engagement with text and reading comprehension across content areas in secondary classrooms, in alignment with the Science of Reading?

  This session will share and engage participants in strategies that help students think more deeply both about how and what they read, from think-alouds and metacognitive reflection to visible thinking routines and protocols for activating reading strategies. Participants will identify implications for curriculum and instruction to bring back to their schools for application. Educators are encouraged to attend in teams to collaborate for the greatest impact and will receive a 10% credit for attending with at least two other district colleagues.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Feb 10 01:30 PM 04:30 PM

  SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

  Trauma Informed Practices: How We Show Up - Relationships that Heal, Support, & Empower (February 2026)

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  This interactive training introduces school support staff or educators to the foundational principles of trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning (SEL). Grounded in reflection and real-life scenarios, the session equips participants with simple, effective tools to build trust, consistency, and emotional safety with students. Drawing on the Sanctuary Model, ACEs research, and restorative practices, participants will explore the impact of childhood adversity on student behavior and learn how their daily interactions can promote healing, regulation, and resilience. Whether you're a teacher, paraprofessional, hallway monitor, lunchroom staff member, or school aide, this course affirms your power to make a lasting difference - one relationship at a time.

  
  Participants will be able to:

  • Define trauma-informed care and explain its relevance in school environments.

  
  • Describe the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and unmet needs using the lens of Maslow's Hierarchy.

  • Identify the five core SEL competencies and how they show up in daily student behavior.

  • Apply key trauma-informed strategies such as curiosity-based questions, emotional validation, and consistent routines.• Using Community Building circles and the Sanctuary Model check-in questions to support student regulation and build connections.• Reflect on their own school experiences to build empathy and clarity in how they support students.• Recognize signs of secondary trauma and commit to one self-care practice that sustains their emotional wellness.

   

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support