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Professional Development Opportunities
September Workshops
Numeracy Unboxed: Making Sense of the NYS Briefs
Join us for a dynamic full-day professional development experience designed to deepen understanding and spark collaboration around the New York State Numeracy Briefs. These sessions will bring together administrators, teachers, and support staff to explore how these timely and research-backed briefs can inform and elevate math instruction across all grade levels.
Brief 1: Understanding Evidence-Based Practices for Teaching Mathematics
Brief 2: Debunking Myths about Mathematics Teaching and Learning
September 17, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
Earth & Space Sciences Investigations Training
Each of these workshops allow science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations in the selected discipline. Additionally, instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level. Participants will:
- Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards
- Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations
- Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom
September 24, 2025 – 8:30-3:30
OCM BOCES
This session is based on the books Mentoring Matters (Lipton & Wellman) and Tell Me So I Can Hear You (Drago Severson & Blum-DeStefano). These sessions will highlight the mentor’s role in building a supportive school culture through their expertise in: understanding new teachers, generational differences, and offering support. Participants will explore: the process of brainstorming ideas, increasing professional knowledge, and examining the four “Ways of Knowing” (how adults receive and give feedback).
September 24, 2025 – 12:00-3:00
Costello Center
Introduction to NYS Portrait of a Graduate
On July 14, 2025, the final release of A NYS Portrait of a Graduate was released. It changed from the original draft that had existed. The final one focuses on the 6 attributes we want for our students in New York State. This one hour virtual session will do a brief overview of what is in the, The POG, as it is casually referred to. In addition, this one hour session will give participants a chance to give feedback to NYS's Thought Exchange on POG that closes in October of 2025. Our input matters. We can add a new comment or question on existing posts across the state.
September 24, 2025 – 3:30-4:30
Virtual
IEP for the General Education Teacher
What are the components of an IEP?
What is my role in the creation of an IEP?
How do I develop instruction thataligns with the IEP?
What am I accountable for legally?
Have any of these questions crossed your mind as a general education teacher?
Come learn the answers at a workshop designed specifically for YOU!
September 25, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
Literate History: Read.Write.Inquire.
Social Studies teachers! Are you interested in helping your students become better critical thinkers and writers? Then this is the offering for you! It is asynchronous so you can take it at your own pace. It comes with materials that you can use with little additional prep. It was developed by the University of Michigan (sorry State and O-H-I-O fans!) and has been used successfully in schools.
Drag an ELA friend into this if you want… they may also find this useful! You COULD go check it out by yourself, but why not let us save you some time and guide you through it? We promise; you won’t be disappointed.
In addition to the 6 CTLE hours that you will receive for the class, you can earn an additional 6 CTLE hours for trying out your learning in the classroom!
We hope that you join us!
September 26, 2025 – November 21, 2025
Asynchronous
Instructional Coaching Professional Learning Group
Come to the Instructional Coaching Professional Learning Group to connect with others in the region, learn, and share best practices around instructional coaching of teachers.
September 26, 2025 – 9:00-2:30
OHM BOCES
The Anxious Generation – A Book Study
Participants will explore the themes and insights presented in “The Anxious Generation,” a thought-provoking examination of the mental health challenges faced by today’s youth. Through guided discussions and reflective activities, participants will delve into the cultural, social, and technological factors contributing to rising anxiety levels among younger generations. Participants will analyze the author’s arguments, reflect on personal experiences, and consider strategies for fostering resilience and well-being. This course aims to create a supportive environment for sharing perspectives and understanding the complexities of anxiety in the modern world. By the end of the study, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the challenges faced by the anxious generation and equip themselves with tools to promote mental health awareness in their communities.
September 30, 2025 – December 5, 2025
Asynchronous
October Workshops
APPR Recertification is an asynchronous course for administrators in the Madison-Oneida BOCES region who were unable to attend our summer offerings and who received “Initial APPR Certification” at some point in the past. This course allows you to work at your own pace and can completed at any time between October 6, 2025 and May 29, 2026.
October 6, 2025
Asynchronous
Co-Teaching and Direct Consult Teaching can bepowerful structures for general education andspecial education students alike. This training willcover the models of collaborative teaching andbest practices for quality implementation.Participants will take their learning to the next leveland participate in the models themselves, allowingthem to reflect on the strengths of each modeland how they can be used in their own settings.
October 7, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
Texas Instruments – Calculator Training
Each of these workshops allow science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations in the selected discipline. Additionally, instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level. Participants will:
- Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards
- Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations
- Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom
October 10, 2025 – 9:00-3:00
Oneida Public Library
How often have we heard that science exams are also “reading exams”? How often have we seen students struggle to decode a phrase or idea, to the point where it gets in the way of the learning? How often have we thought, “How did they miss this question? They know this!”
All of these ideas point back to one simple action that we can take to help students along: Reducing the cognitive load. In the simplest terms, if we can make the ancillary skills commonplace, we free up student brain power for the things we want them to focus on.
How do we do this?
Great question! Participants in Science Phrases and PLDs will work together in a structured format to comb through state assessments and performance level descriptions (PLDs) to identify important and common phrases used in the secondary sciences. Once we know them, we can use them on a regular basis within our classrooms. These phrases become comfortable for our students, reducing their cognitive load, reducing frustration and making room for the good stuff!
October 17, 2025 – 12:00-3:00
Costello Center
Math Manipulatives – Number Sense & Numeracy
Math manipulatives can make learning so muchmore accessible for many of our students, from kindergarten through high school! These trainings will focus on how manipulatives can be used to support all students in your classroom instruction. Please see the topic list below and sign up for any or all that you are interested in! Attention will also be given tohow these tools can be referenced on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students who are identified through special education.
October 22, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
Chemistry Investigations Training
Each of these workshops allow science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations in the selected discipline. Additionally, instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and
to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level.
Participants will:
- Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards
- Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations
- Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom
October 22, 2025 – 8:30-3:30
OCM BOCES
Join a supportive community of educators who are passionate about helping students thrive. Together, we’ll share strategies, celebrate successes, and collaborate across districts to strengthen our practices.
Who Should Attend?
Special education teachers, paraprofessionals, psychologists, social workers, counselors, administrators – anyone committed to supporting students.
What to Expect
- Welcoming inclusion activities and team building
- Technical updates (goals, progress monitoring, transition, BIPs, etc.)
- Classroom environment & management strategies
- Problem- and success-sharing protocols
- Active student engagement & technology tools
- Dedicated collaboration time
Why Join?
- Connect with colleagues from across Central New York
- Gain practical strategies you can use right away
- Collaborate in a positive, welcoming environment
October 28, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Campus Conference Room: Madison-Oneida BOCES, Verona
Using AI to Save You Time – A Work Session
This interactive workshop is designed to meet you where you are in your AI journey. Whether you’re brand new and curious, have only dabbled with AI for emails or letters, or already feel comfortable and want to push into lesson design or student feedback, this is your space. You’ll receive personalized guidance as you explore how AI can streamline your planning, instruction, and professional tasks. The session will be free-flowing and hands-on, with plenty of time to try tools, ask questions, and test ideas. Most importantly, bring something you want to accomplish—a unit you’d like to rework, lessons you need to plan, or student work you want to analyze—and leave with real progress made. All levels of comfort are welcome, and you’ll walk away with practical skills you can immediately apply to save time and elevate your work!
October 27, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
Oral Language K-3
This workshop will dig into all things oral language. AS one of the big six (6) components of learning to read, oral language is the first of the Science of Reading (SOR) series of workshops being offered this year. Join us to learn which instructional best practices build oral language and try them out!
In the afternoon, spend some time applying the learning to ramp up oral language opportunities with your students.
October 29, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
Physics Investigations Training
Each of these workshops allow science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations in the selected discipline. Additionally, instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level.
Participants will:
- Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards
- Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations
- Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom
October 30, 2025 – 8:30-3:30
OCM BOCES
Algebra PLG
Join Algebra teachers from around the region for our Algebra PLG. The goal of the Algebra PLG is to improve the skills and knowledge of educators through collaborative study, best-practice exchange, and professional dialogue. This group will meet three times this year to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students through the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards. Goals of this PLG will be:
Encouraging lively discussions and practical applications of concepts.
- Utilizing NYS assessment data interactively, allowing participants to analyze trends, patterns, and learning gaps together.
- Discussions around instructional strategies.
- Creation and sharing of materials, strategies, and best practices that foster hands-on and active learning for students.
- Identify and describe techniques for differentiating instruction to provide access to all students.
October 31, 2025 – 8:30-2:30
Costello Center
November Workshops
THE FIRST FEW YEARS OF TEACHING CAN BE CHALLENGING - BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE. Join us for two days of connection, learning, and practical
strategies to support your success in the classroom. Bring your ideas, questions, and growth mindset as we explore topics to help you thrive as an educator. An additional benefit of building relationships with the SCD department for ongoing support beyond these two days!
November 10, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
Active Minds, Active Learning
Join us for a dynamic, hands-on workshop focused on boosting student engagementthrough practical routines and instructional structures that work across all grade levelsand subject areas. In the morning, you'll explore easy-to-implement strategies to keepstudents actively involved in learning. In the afternoon, you'll have dedicated time to applythese ideas directly to your own lesson plans with support from facilitators and peers.Leave with ready-to-use tools that can make an immediate impact in your classroom.
November 20, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
December Workshops
Read it like you mean it: Building Fluent Readers. Accuracy matters.
Empowering educators with evidence-based practices to accelerate literacy growth focusing on instructional practices listed in NYS’s Literacy Attestation.
December 4, 2025
Costello Center
Join a supportive community of educators who are passionate about helping students thrive. Together, we’ll share strategies, celebrate successes, and collaborate across districts to strengthen our practices.
Who Should Attend?
Special education teachers, paraprofessionals, psychologists, social workers, counselors, administrators – anyone committed to supporting students.
What to Expect
- Welcoming inclusion activities and team building
- Technical updates (goals, progress monitoring, transition, BIPs, etc.)
- Classroom environment & management strategies
- Problem- and success-sharing protocols
- Active student engagement & technology tools
- Dedicated collaboration time
Why Join?
- Connect with colleagues from across Central New York
- Gain practical strategies you can use right away
- Collaborate in a positive, welcoming environment
December 8, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Campus Conference Room: Madison-Oneida BOCES, Verona
Math Manipulatives – Place Value
Math manipulatives can make learning so much more accessible for many of our students, from Kindergarten through high school! These trainings will focus on how manipulatives can be used to support all students in your classroom instruction. Attention will also be given to how these tools can be referenced on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students who are identified through special education.
December 9, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
Dive into the Not So Simple View of Writing
In this workshop participants will learn about the necessity of transcription instruction for our primary students to lead to the composition skills needed for intermediate students. Resources will be shared and time for implementation planning will be worked into the day. All work aligned to New York State ELA Learning Standards and NYSED's Best Instructional Practices in writing.
December 19, 2025 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center