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Center for Professional Learning & Curriculum Support - Upcoming Programs

• Sep 10 01:00 PM 02:00 PM

  via Zoom

  RECOVS MHELP (Mental Health Education Leaders Partnership) Meetings

  Register Here

  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
• Sep 11 01:00 PM 04:00 PM

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

  NYSED Lead Evaluator Training (APPR) - MTSS/MTSS-I Framework

  Register here.

  This professional learning experience focuses on integrating key educational standards and frameworks, including the 9 NYSED Required Elements of Evaluator Professional Learning Programs (APPR), PSEL standards, MPPR, and the Danielson Framework, within the context of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Participants will review the core components of MTSS, examine the NYSED MTSSi Pilot, and identify and organize existing academic and social-emotional learning (SEL) practices within the MTSS framework. Additionally, they will develop actionable steps to enhance MTSS/MTSSi practices from the perspectives of both School Leaders and District Leaders within their schools.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Sep 15 01:00 PM 02:00 PM

  via Zoom

  MeetUp: SWBOCES Community Schools CoSer 563 Supporting the Whole Child - Building Healthy, Thriving Schools[

  Register here.

  Join us for a virtual meet up, to learn about our brand new Community School Resources and Services CoSer 563.

  School districts are facing an unprecedented student mental health crisis. SWBOCES Community School CoSer 563 is a whole-school approach designed to organize resources, remove barriers, and provide targeted support for mental health and wellness so that every student can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

  Through strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and institutions, participating districts will gain direct access to mental health professionals, culturally responsive interventions, and sustainable systems of care that meet the needs of students and families-both inside and outside the school building.

  Let's explore together how CoSer 563 can strengthen your district's mental health and wellness supports.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Sep 15 04:00 PM 07:00 PM

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

  NYSED Lead Evaluator Training - Foundations in Leading Educators (required for APPR Initial Certification)

  Register here.

  This professional learning experience is designed for school and/or district leaders who are new to their role. Together we will explore NYSED APPR evaluation requirements for school and district leaders. Specific emphasis will be on aligning your APPR process to your school/district strategic goal, mission/vision, and 2025-26 initiatives, cross-team calibration, and feedback.

  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
• Sep 16 01:00 PM 04:00 PM

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

  NYSED Lead Evaluator Training (APPR) - Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy

  Register here.

  Supporting literacy across the curriculum is essential to building the skills students need for success. NYSED's Literacy Initiative, Literacy Briefs, and Advanced Literacy Briefs provide valuable anchors to inform instruction and instructional leadership. This module will support educational leaders in leveraging the Science of Reading and the needs of our linguistically diverse students to support instructional improvement and student achievement.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Sep 18 12:00 PM 02:00 PM

  SWBOCES Center for Career Services, 65 Grasslands Rd. Valhalla, NY

  Regional Crisis Response Team (RCRT): Kickoff Meeting!

  Register here.

  We're excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year with our first Regional Crisis Response Team (RCRT) meeting!

  Join us on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 8:00-10:00 AM for a morning of connection, collaboration, and inspiration. Enjoy breakfast with colleagues, take a campus tour to see students in action, and hear from team members who have recently deployed in the field. Together, we'll reflect on our experiences and begin planning for a strong year of crisis support across our districts.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Sep 18 01:00 PM 07:00 PM

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

  The Science of Reading Essentials: What every educator should know

  Register here.

  This session introduces educators to the foundational principles of the Science of Reading (SoR). Participants will explore the core components, dispel common myths, and identify evidence-based instructional practices. Participants will have the opportunity to take a more focused look and deeper dive into the NYSED frameworks including the 7 Literacy briefs and the NYS best practices guide. Participants will engage in strengthening their core knowledge base, while creating a plan of action for their work towards the implementation of strategic literacy instruction.
  
  We welcome teams of teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, reading specialists, department chairs, and all for whom literacy instruction is integral, to join us as leaders of literacy.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Sep 22 01:00 PM 04:00 PM

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

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

  Register here.

  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
• Sep 23 Sep 24 01:00 PM 07:00 PM

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

  Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial Certification Training

  Register here.

  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
• Sep 25 12:30 PM 03:30 PM

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

  2025-26 RECOVS MTSSI Lab: Understanding, Designing, and Implementing MTSS-I systems and structures

  RECOVS Members register here.

  If you are not a member of the RECOVS Consortium, register here.

  District MTSSi teams from SWBOCES's RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium will meet to discuss and collaborate around grant implementation through the lens of MTSS. Together, we will collaboratively explore the components of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports). Guided by the NYSED MTSS-I Pilot, we will investigate and design systems and structures. Our focus will be on exploring effective implementation strategies and utilizing data to enhance school and district practices. This group aims to share experiences, best practices, and develop tools to empower faculty and staff in meeting the unique needs of every student through the structures and guidelines provided by the RECOVS Mental Health Grant.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Sep 29 02:00 PM 03:00 PM

  via Zoom

  MeetUp: The Literate Citizen & Your Professional Learning Needs - for ELA & Social Studies Educators

  Register here.

  ELA and Social Studies educators are invited to a collaborative session designed to both share and shape the professional learning opportunities that support your work. This MeetUp will introduce The Literate Citizen, a guiding concept and series of workshops that links literacy instruction, civic engagement, student agency, and academic success.

  Together, we'll explore connections between the science of learning, New York State's Portrait of a Graduate, and upcoming shifts in graduation measures. You'll have the opportunity to reflect on your own practices, share your experiences, and help shape future professional learning offerings based on your needs and goals. Join us to connect, learn, and co-create pathways for impactful curriculum and instruction matched to your educational context.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Sep 29 04:00 PM 07:00 PM

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

  NYSED Lead Evaluator Training - Foundations in Leading Educators (required for APPR Initial Certification)

  Register here.

  This professional learning experience is designed for school and/or district leaders who are new to their role. Together we will explore NYSED APPR evaluation requirements for school and district leaders. Specific emphasis will be on aligning your APPR process to your school/district strategic goal, mission/vision, and 2025-26 initiatives, cross-team calibration, and feedback.

  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
• Sep 29 07:30 PM 08:30 PM

  via Zoom

  MeetUp: The Literate Citizen & Your Professional Learning Needs - for ELA & Social Studies Educators

  Register here.

  ELA and Social Studies educators are invited to a collaborative session designed to both share and shape the professional learning opportunities that support your work. This MeetUp will introduce The Literate Citizen, a guiding concept and series of workshops that links literacy instruction, civic engagement, student agency, and academic success.

  Together, we'll explore connections between the science of learning, New York State's Portrait of a Graduate, and upcoming shifts in graduation measures. You'll have the opportunity to reflect on your own practices, share your experiences, and help shape future professional learning offerings based on your needs and goals. Join us to connect, learn, and co-create pathways for impactful curriculum and instruction matched to your educational context.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Oct 1 12:30 PM 03:33 PM

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

  NYSED Lead Evaluator Training (APPR) - Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Restorative Practices

  Register here.

  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.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Oct 1 01:00 PM 07:30 PM

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

  LETRS for Elementary Educators- Volume 1

  Register here.

  LETRS is professional learning for elementary educators that invests in teachers' literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential knowledge to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction required to transform student learning. This program is recommended for educators with kindergarten through third- grade students and educators with students working toward proficiency in fourth and fifth grade. LETRS fills gaps in teacher preparation education by covering all layers of language organization (phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, semantics) and their relevance for teaching reading, spelling, writing, and oral language. All participant materials are included. This course is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association ®

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Oct 1 04:30 PM 07:30 PM

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

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

  Register here.

  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
• Oct 3 01:00 PM 07:00 PM

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

  Growing Student Learning & Literacy in Secondary Classrooms Day 1: Engaging & Responsive Instruction

  Register here.

  Participants can register for one or both sessions of this two-day series focused on attending to key elements of instruction (Day 1) and curriculum (Day 2) to support students' learning and improve their literacy skills in secondary classrooms. Educators are encouraged to attend in teams to plan collaboratively for launching 2025-26 with the greatest impact and will receive a 10% credit for attending with at least two other district colleagues.
  
  Day 1: Engaging & Responsive Instruction: What do the Science of Learning and the Science of Reading tell us about conditions and practices for supporting students' success? How can we support students' engagement and literacy skill development across content areas in secondary classrooms? This session will share and engage participants in instructional strategies that help students improve their skills as learners, thinkers, readers, and communicators. Participants will consider the development of classroom culture, thinking and literacy routines, and metacognitive practices to boost engagement and get skills to stick.
  
  The full day session will be followed by optional Zoom sessions in the following months focused on classroom application.

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Oct 6 04:00 PM 07:00 PM

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

  NYSED Lead Evaluator Training (APPR) - Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy

  Register here.

  Supporting literacy across the curriculum is essential to building the skills students need for success. NYSED's Literacy Initiative, Literacy Briefs, and Advanced Literacy Briefs provide valuable anchors to inform instruction and instructional leadership. This module will support educational leaders in leveraging the Science of Reading and the needs of our linguistically diverse students to support instructional improvement and student achievement

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
• Oct 7 12:30 PM 03:30 PM

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

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

  Register here.
  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
• Oct 7 01:00 PM 04:00 PM

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

  NYSED Lead Evaluator Training (APPR) - MTSS/MTSS-I Framework

  Register here.

  
  This professional learning experience focuses on integrating key educational standards and frameworks, including the 9 NYSED Required Elements of Evaluator Professional Learning Programs (APPR), PSEL standards, MPPR, and the Danielson Framework, within the context of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

  Participants will review the core components of MTSS, examine the NYSED MTSSi Pilot, and identify and organize existing academic and social-emotional learning (SEL) practices within the MTSS framework. Additionally, they will develop actionable steps to enhance MTSS/MTSSi practices from the perspectives of both School Leaders and District Leaders within their schools.

   

  Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support