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Mid-State Teacher Center
Professional Learning Groups (PLGs) for 2025-2026

Regional Groups

  • Algebra (Grades 9-12) – Facilitated by Adam Backman from Rome CSD
  • Art – Facilitated by Mindy Pavone from Clinton CSD
  • Choral Directors – Facilitated by Crystal Miller from Oneida CSD
  • Drone Technology – Facilitated by Tim McKenna from VVS CSD
  • Family and Consumer Science – Facilitated by Elissa Widomski from VVS CSD
  • Instructional Coaches – Facilitated by Amanda Barton from Madison CSD
  • Reading (Grades K-12) – Facilitated by Tara Baker from Camden CSD
  • School Social Workers – Facilitated by Stephanie Anderson from Oneida CSD
  • Science (Grades K-12) – Facilitated by Carly Hein from Oneida CSD
  • Special Education (K-12) – Facilitated by Michael Knittel from Liverpool CSD 

 

District Specific Groups

  • Morrisville-Eaton CSD: CATCH (Kariane Busch); Character Education (Erin Kleinhaus); ELA (Veronica Mordus); Math K-6 (Amy Markowicz)
  • Stockbridge Valley CSD: SVCS Literacy (Barbara Holmes)

 

From the Teacher Center Director

Since its inception in the 1980’s, the Mid-State Teacher Resource Center has provided professional learning opportunities and support to thousands of educators from across our 13 district/school members and Utica University.  Opportunities include co-sponsoring BOCES Staff & Curriculum Development’s summer conferences; offering specialized training for teachers and teaching assistants; enabling access to NYS ASCD webinars; and supporting a growing number of professional learning groups (PLGs).

To illustrate, during the 2023-24 school year 19 Professional Learning Groups (PLGs), hosted by teacher facilitators, held more than 83 meetings for 852 participants, providing more than 170 hours of professional learning. What did teachers do at these facilitated meetings? They shared knowledge and pedagogical strategies with one another, learned from invited experts, and engaged in self-guided studies. These meetings took place virtually and in-person, before, during, and after school hours. Judging by the participation alone, the teachers will continue to value the PLGs.

The Mid-State Teacher Resource Center is a sponsor or co-sponsor of many annual professional learning opportunities including:

  • Madison-Oneida BOCES Staff & Curriculum Development’s summer conference featuring national and international presenters

  • Trainings for paraprofessionals

  • Book studies

  • Parent and community member trainings on topics such as ADHD and child discipline

Visit the SCD calendar to discover additional offerings!

Mid-State is pleased to be offering several quality learning opportunities for teachers, student teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and community members.  Check the Staff and Curriculum Development web site often for updates – that’s where we post our offerings Instructional Support & Professional Development - Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services –  or call us at the number below.  

Here’s to another year of engaging and effective professional learning!

Maria Smith, Director
mfsmith@moboces.org
315.361.5550