Professional Development Opportunities
November Workshops
Exploring NYSED’s Mental Health Briefs: A Two-Part Series – Workshop 2
New York State Education Department recently released a series of Mental Health Briefs designed to support schools in building and sustaining comprehensive mental health systems. This two-part workshop series offers participants the opportunity to dig into the content together, reflect on current practices, and consider implications for their school communities.
Workshop 1 focuses on Briefs 2–4, examining the value of a team-based approach to school mental health, the power of partnerships between schools, families, and community organizations, and the role that school climate and culture play in student well-being. (Held on September 17th .)
Workshop 2 continues the exploration with Briefs 5–6, addressing Tier 1 mental health promotion and prevention strategies and the continuum of targeted and intensive interventions available to support students with greater needs.
Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions, though each workshop is designed to stand on its own. All briefs are available at on the NYSED website.
Workshop 2: November 4, 2026 – 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
Beyond the Friday Quiz - Active Vocabulary for Secondary Students
Are your students learning and acing vocabulary, or could that all use some rejuvenation?! In this workshop, help your students move away from passive temporary memorization to more effective strategies that build lasting understanding. Identify the most essential vocabulary words for your subject and grade level to master. And, weave it all together to draft an actionable framework for your class. Transform vocabulary instruction and learning. Don't keep it the same if it is not working, or keep what is working and make it even stronger.
Lunch on your own
November 13, 2026 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.
*Bring a bagged lunch or enjoy one of the local eateries!
November 20, 2026 8:30-3:00
Costello Center
December Workshops
