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DUTCHESS BOCES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Professional Development Workshops SPRING 2016

Welcome to the Spring 2016 Educational Resources Professional Development Offerings!

Dutchess BOCES Educational Resources is pleased to present you with

the Spring 2016 Professional Development Catalog.

As the demands we face as educators continue to grow, it is important to

foster our own continuous improvement. Dutchess BOCES Educational

Resources Division’s many advisory councils, workshops, on-site

cohorts, as well as business and university partnerships, provide

educators a vehicle to work together to meet these demands. Let’s work

together to promote student learning, improve pedagogy, and utilize new

technologies to better meet the needs of our students.

Educational Resources will continue to work with teachers,

administrators, and educational staff members in order to collaboratively

promote the success of every student in Dutchess County.

Educational Resources wishes you a productive year and we look

forward to your continued partnership.

Linda A. Heitmann, Ph.D. Deputy Superintendent

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Edward L. McCormick

President

Michael Riehl Vice President

Ralph Chiumento, Jr.

Dale Culver

Thomas Hurley

Robert Rubin

Nancy Pisanelli Clerk of the Board

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Richard M. Hooley District Superintendent

Linda A. Heitmann

Deputy Superintendent

Sherre Wesley Assistant Superintendent

for Business Services

VISION Dutchess BOCES is recognized for its premier educational and support services providing quality and cost-effective solutions for our community. We promote an organizational culture fostering collaboration, innovation, efficiency, excellence and leadership that is embraced by BOCES and its community.

MISSION The Board of Cooperative Educational Services provides educational leadership through service, solutions, and savings.

CONTACT INFORMATION Linda Heitmann Deputy Superintendent [email protected] 845.486.4800 ext. 2250 Jodi DeLucia Director of Educational Resources [email protected] 845.486.4840 ext. 4614

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Dutchess BOCES Educational Resources can offer the following in-district and regional professional development in the following areas by district request.

Assessment For Learning

Content-Specific Standards Training

Curriculum Mapping

Data Team Development and Facilitation

Data Use for Informing Instruction

Differentiation

Evaluation Rubric Support

Instructional Strategy Training

Instructional Coaching

Literacy Support

Mentoring

New Teacher’s Skill Development / Induction

Technology Integration

Technology Integration Coach

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01 Jan Valuable Teaching eResources Webinar Series

04 Jan Cool Tools for School

04 Jan Creating a Collaborative Classroom Using Google Docs & Drive

04 Jan English Language Learners/Multiple Language Learners Roundtable

05 Jan Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Recertification

06 Jan Digging Into the New York State Framework for Social Studies, 6-12

06 Jan Sharefest 2016 - iOS Apps for Education, Grades K-5

07 Jan Google Apps to Support the Research Process

07 Jan Mastering Your Workflow

11 Jan Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Initial Certification

11 Jan Teaching and Learning in a 1 to 1 Technology-Infused Learning Environment

11 Jan Writing Inquiries for Social Studies: K-12 Regional Collaboration

12 Jan Get Them Moving!

13 Jan Gmail & Google Calendar Basics

15 Jan Gmail & Google Calendar Basics

15 Jan Toward Highly Effective: A Student-Centered Classroom Series/Student Choice & Voice

18 Jan Creating and Managing a YouTube Education Channel (including Video Editing)

20 Jan Build Your Toolkit: Using Writing

20 Jan Using Google Classroom to Curate Assignments and Resources

25 Jan Digging Into the New York State Framework for Social Studies, K-5

25 Jan Introduction to iSTEM - Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

27 Jan Brain-Based Teaching and Learning

27 Jan Developing Inquiry Units for Social Studies, K-12

January 2016

February 2016 01 Feb Creating a Collaborative Classroom Using Google Docs & Drive

02 Feb What’s Your Objective? Planning and Assessing Around Measurable Learning Targets

03 Feb Social Studies County-wide Collaborative

04 Feb Creating a Collaborative Classroom Using Google Docs & Drive

08 Feb Digital Storytelling with Tablets

March 2016

01 Mar Assessment Overhaul

02 Mar Sharefest 2016 - Google Chrome Extensions for Education, Grades K-5

03 Mar Creating a Collaborative Classroom Using Google Docs & Drive

07 Mar Break the “Code”-Using Scratch© Programming App to Engage Students - Introduction

07 Mar English Language Learners/Multiple Language Learners Roundtable

08 Mar Google Apps to Support the Research Process

08 Mar Redesigning Parent-Teacher Conference

09 Mar Collecting and Managing Data Using Google Forms and Spreadsheets

14 Mar Creating and Managing a YouTube Education Channel (including Video Editing)

15 Mar Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Recertification

15 Mar Normalizing Mistakes: The Risk-Free Classroom

16 Mar Mastering Your Workflow

16 Mar Sharefest 2016 - Google Chrome Extensions for Education, Grades 6-12

18 Mar Toward Highly Effective: A Student-Centered Classroom Series/Peer Interactions

30 Mar Targeting Parent Engagement

31 Mar Lead Evaluator Training for Principal Evaluators - Initial Certification

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10 Feb Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Recertification

12 Feb Co-Teaching: Models and Best Practices

17 Feb Build Your Toolkit: Reading Strategies

17 Feb Using Google Classroom to Curate Assignments and Resources

18 Feb Lead Evaluator Training for Principal Evaluators - Recertification

19 Feb Collecting and Managing Data Using Google Forms and Spreadsheets

19 Feb Toward Highly Effective: A Student-Centered Classroom Series/Student Self-Assessment

22 Feb Collecting and Managing Data Using Google Forms and Spreadsheets

23 Feb EnVision Leadership

26 Feb The Culturally Responsive Classroom

26 Feb Lead Evaluator Training for Principal Evaluators - Recertification

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Targeted Parent Engagement

Presenter: Danielle Fried [email protected]

Research clearly demonstrates the link between parent engagement and student achievement. But not all parent engagement efforts yield the same results. Par cipants in this full‐day workshop will explore a variety of approaches to parent engagement, and the an cipated outcomes of each. Parent engagement strategies that directly impact student achievement will be highlighted. Par cipants will evaluate strategies in rela on to their district’s goals, and iden fy next steps toward targeted parent engagement.

Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators

Loca on: Dutchess BOCES, 5 BOCES Road, Salt Point Center (Room 137)

Cost: $50 for members of the School Improvement CoSer

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03 May Break the “Code”-Using Scratch© Programming App to Engage Students - Advanced

04 May Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Recertification

05 May Gmail & Google Calendar Basics

09 May Digital Storytelling with Tablets

09 May Reading/Literacy Round Table

10 May Build Your Toolkit: Discussion Techniques

11 May Teach Like a Pirate: Book Discussion

16 May English Language Learners/Multiple Language Learners Roundtable

16 May Scratch Jr. - Engaging Young Students in Game Creation and Digital Storytelling

20 May Excel Spreadsheet: Creating and Maintaining a Curriculum Calendar for the School Year

23 May Lead Evaluator Training for Principal Evaluators - Recertification

24 May Teaching and Reviewing Vocabulary

May 2016

June 2016

02 Jun Creating a Collaborative Classroom Using Google Docs & Drive

06 Jun Break the “Code”-Using Scratch© Programming App to Engage Students - Advanced

07 Jun Reaching Hard - To - Reach Parent Populations

08 Jun Social Studies County-wide Collaborative

09 Jun Collecting and Managing Data Using Forms and Spreadsheets

09 Jun Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Recertification

10 Jun Excel Spreadsheet:: Creating and Maintaining a Curriculum Calendar

30 Jun Mastering Your Workflow

April 2016

04 Apr Reading/Literacy Roundtable

05 Apr “Why Do I Need To Know This?” Engaging Students Through Relevance

06 Apr Social Studies County-wide Collaborative

07 Apr Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Recertification

12 Apr Lead Evaluator Training for Principal Evaluators - Initial Certification

25 Apr Lead Evaluator Training for Principal Evaluators - Recertification

28 Apr Collecting and Managing Data Using Google Forms and Spreadsheets

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Redesigning Parent‐Teacher Conferences


For decades, schools have hosted annual or biannual parent-teacher conferences. But what are the outcomes? Today, districts across the country are revitalizing the traditional parent-teacher conference to maximize their benefit to parents, students, and teachers. Participants in this full-day workshop will examine new models for parent-teacher conferences and evaluate the viability of each for their district. Logistical considerations will be explored.

Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators




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Brain-Based Teaching and Learning …………………………………………………………...

Break the “Code” - Using Scratch© Programming App to Engage Students - Advanced ……

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Build Your Toolkit: Discussion Techniques …………………………………………………..

Build Your Toolkit: Reading Strategies ……………………………………………………….

Build Your Toolkit: Using Writing ……………………………………………………………

Collecting & Managing Data Using Google Forms and Spreadsheets ………………………...

Cool Tools for Schools ………………………………………………………………………..

Co-Teaching: Models and Best Practices ……………………………………………………...

Creating and Managing a You Tube Education Channel (including Video Editing)…………....

Creating a Collaborative Classroom Using Google Docs & Drive …………………………..

Culturally Responsive Classroom …………………………………………………………….

Developing Inquiry Units for Social Studies, K-12 …………………………………………....

Digging Into the NYS Frameworks for Social Studies, 6-12 ………………………………….

Digging into the NYS Frameworks for Social Studies, K-5……………………………………

Digital Storytelling with Tablets ………………………………………………………………

English Language Learners/Multi Language Learners Roundtable …………………………….

Excel Spreadsheet: Creating and Maintaining a Curriculum Calendar for the School Year. ...

Get Them Moving! ……………………………………………………………………………

Gmail & Google Calendar Basics ……………………………………………………………..

Google Apps to Support the Research Process ……………………………………………...

Introduction to iSTEM-Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ……

Mastering Your Workflow ……………………………………………………………………

Normalizing Mistakes: The Risk-Free Classroom …………………………………………….

Reading/Literacy Roundtable ………………………………………………………………….

Scratch Jr. - Engaging Young Students in Game Creation and Digital Story Telling ………….

Sharefest 2016 - Google Chrome Extensions for Education, 6-12 ……………………….…..

Sharefest 2016 - IOS Apps for Education, K-5 …………………..…………………………...

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Reaching Hard‐to‐Reach Parent Popula ons


Achieving the standards of 21st century education requires new ways of approaching family partnerships. This full-day workshop examines the research on parent engagement in schools, particularly with regard to disenfranchised populations. Participants will consider new ways of thinking regarding the hardest-to-reach parent populations, plus look at several examples of documented, successful parent engagement strategies. Participants will set goals for their school; evaluate strategies presented in terms of those goals; and begin developing action plans suited to their school’s needs.

Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators




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Teaching and Learning in a 1- to 1- Technology-Infused Learning Environment ………….......

Teaching and Reviewing Vocabulary ……………………………………………………….......

Toward Highly Effective: A Student-Centered Classroom Series ………………………....…..

Using Google Classroom to Curate Assignments and Resources ………………………...…..

Valuable Teaching eResources Webinar Series ………………………………………………..

What’s Your Objective? Planning and Assessing Around Measurable Learning Targets ……...

“Why Do I Need to Know This?” Engaging Students Through Relevance …………………....

Writing Inquiries for Social Studies: K-12 Regional Collaboration ………………………..…..

Leadership English as a New Language /Multi Language Learners Roundtable…………………………......

EnVision ……………………………………………………………………………………..….

Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Initial Certification ………………………...

Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Recertification..………………………...…..

Lead Evaluator Training for Principal Evaluators - Initial Certification…………………….…...

Lead Evaluator Training for Principal Evaluators - Recertification ………………………….....

Reading/Literacy Roundtable ……………………………………………………………….….

Social Studies County-wide Collaborative …………………………………………………......

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Redesigning Parent-Teacher Conferences ………………………………………………...…...

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Social Studies County‐wide Collabora ve

Presenters: Mary Ann Poli [email protected]

The Social Studies Collaborative is a networking opportunity for Social Studies teachers and leaders in Dutchess County. Three different meeting dates are available for you to connect with other Social Studies teachers and leaders in the county. The purpose of the community is to provide a forum for collective problem solving, resource sharing and instructional practice improvement, and assessment use and information. While not required, you are encouraged to join us for all three sessions! Some possible topics may include “deep dives” into historical, geographic and economic thinking, practical uses of the inquiry blueprint, and ways to meet the civic engagement and informed action requirements. Topics will be determined by the group as the agenda is set for each meeting. Please email the presenter any items for discussion for the first meeting agenda. Register for one or all three sessions.

Dates: Wednesday, February 3, 2016, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, and Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 6:15 PM

Audience: Social Studies Educators

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Presenter(s): Janine Babcock and Susan Poole‐Disalvo [email protected]

This roundtable discussion is an opportunity for K-12 Reading and Literacy Specialists in Dutchess County to come together and share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge. Topics of discussion will include: program and curricula, collaboration, diagnostics and assessments, and professional resources. Participants should bring topics of interest for future discussion in the round table.

Register for one or all three sessions.

Dates: Monday, February 8, 2016, Monday, April 4, 2016, and Monday, May 9, 2016

Time: 4:00 PM ‐ 6:00 PM

Audience: Reading and Literacy Teachers/Specialists




DUTCHESS BOCES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES will be hos ng a series of countywide sessions addressing current educa onal issues. Par cipants are encouraged to raise issues of concern that they encounter at the district level.

ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE (ENL) / MULTIPLE LANGUAGE LEARNERS (MLL) ROUNDTABLE This roundtable discussion is an opportunity for K-12 English as a New Language (ENL) educators in Dutchess County to come together and share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge. Participants should bring topics of interest for future discussion to the roundtable.

Monday, January 4, Monday, March 7, and Monday, May 7, 2016 / 4:00pm - 6:00pm

READING/LITERACY ROUNDTABLE This roundtable discussion is an opportunity for K-12 Reading and Literacy Specialists in Dutchess County to come together and share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge. Topics of discussion will include: program and curricula, collaboration, diagnostics and assessments, and professional resources. Participants should bring topics of interest for future discussion in the round table.

Monday, February 8, Monday, April 4, and Monday, May 9, 2016 / 4:00pm - 6:00pm

SOCIAL STUDIES COUNTY-WIDE The Social Studies Collaborative is a networking opportunity for Social Studies teachers and leaders in Dutchess County. The purpose of the community is to provide a forum for collective problem solving, resource sharing and instructional practice improvement, and assessment use and information.

Wednesday, February 2, Wednesday, April 6, and Wednesday, June 8, 2016 / 4:15pm - 6:15pm


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Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators

Location: Dutchess BOCES, 5 BOCES Road, Salt Point Center (Room 137)


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I P Assessment Overhaul


Assessments provide important opportunities for teachers to understand whether students have mastered learning targets and made progress toward year-end goals. But do our assessments always reflect whether students have learned? What do assessment results have to teach us about student learning and our expectations? In this full-day workshop, participants will evaluate their assessments and their assessment system. An overview of the pros and cons of various assessments will be presented with opportunities for participants to consider and design modifications; align assessments with learning goals; promote critical thinking and creativity, and deepen learning.

Dates: Thursday, February 18 , 2016 and Friday, February 26, 2016

Time: 1:00 PM ‐ 4:00 PM

Audience: Administrators


Cost: No cost for members of the School Improvement CoSer


L Lead Evaluator Training for Principal Evaluators ‐ Recer fica on Presenter: Rebecca Green rebecca/[email protected]

Ensuring Inter-Rater Reliability, Education Law §3012-c (and §3012-d) requires that lead evaluators be periodically re-certified to ensure inter-rater reliability. Check your APPR plan to determine principal evaluator requirements for your district. This 3-hour workshop for Principal Evaluators is designed to promote quality and consistency in principal evaluator. Participants’ skill in collecting objective, representative evidence that is appropriately aligned to the district’s leadership rubric will be refined. Additionally, participants will be guided through section §3012-d revisions of the law as it applies to principals.

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Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators




I P Brain‐Based Teaching and Learning

Presenter:

Danielle Fried [email protected]

Neuroscience is changing the way we teach. The more we understand about how the brain works, the more we can create the right conditions for learning, deliver instruction designed to get the brain’s attention, and build working memory and self-regulation. By examining the work of leaders in the field such as Judy Willis and Eric Jensen, participants in this full-day workshop will learn what the brain requires in order to maximize learning.

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Presenter: Rebecca Green [email protected]

Principal Evaluation is a critical component of APPR Regulations. This five hour training is designed to focus participant learning to understanding the nine required certification topics as they pertain to principal evaluation. This includes an overview of the requirements of sections §3012-c and §3012-d, growth components, locally selected measures, an analysis of the ISSLC Standards, a review of the district specific principal practice rubric, and evidence collection and alignment. Through the use of district specific APPR plan, case study, and video resources, participants will be guided through the Principal Evaluation Process.

Participants should have already completed Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators - Initial Certification.

Dates: Thursday, March 31, 2016 and Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Time: 9:00 AM ‐ 3:00 PM

Audience: Administrators previously cer fied as Teacher Evaluators

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I P Break the “Code” ‐ Using Scratch© Programming App to Engage Students ‐ Advanced Level

Presenter(s): Chris Chamuris [email protected]

During this 6-hour, hands-on, “Technology Integration” workshop, participants will extend their knowledge of the Scratch© programming language using advanced, interactive Scratch© modules and programming techniques. Each participant will create an educational game as a project for the course.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Break the “Code” - Using Scratch© Programming App to Engage Students - Introductory Level workshop or substantial experience using Scratch©

Dates: Monday, May 23, 2016 and Monday, June 6, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

Audience: Educators (Grades 4 ‐ 8)


Cost: No cost for members of the Model Schools CoSer


Dates: Tuesday, January 5, 2016, Wednesday, February 10, 2016, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Thursday, April 7, 2016, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, and Thursday, June 9, 2016

Time: 9:00 AM ‐ 3:00 PM





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This full-day workshop for administrators is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law §3012-c and §3012-d which not only require lead evaluators to be certified to conduct teacher evaluations, but periodically recertified to ensure inter-rater reliability. The contents have been adjusted for the new year. After an overview, participants will have an opportunity to understand and consider the impact of §3012-d on evaluation.

This course is for school administrators who are certified lead evaluators.

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I P Break the “Code” ‐ Using Scratch© Programming App to Engage Students ‐ Introductory Level

Presenter(s): Chris Chamuris [email protected]

Are you looking for fun and deeply engaging activities for your students? Scratch© is an easy-to-use programming tool designed for younger elementary through middle school students. During this 6-hour, hands-on, “Technology Integration” workshop, participants will learn how to teach their students how to use Scratch© to create interactive media such as stories, games, and animations. Scratch© is designed and maintained by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab and is free for educators and students. Need convincing? View this TED Talk at http://www.ted.com/talks/mitch_resick_let_s_teach_kids_to_code.

Dates: Monday, February 29, 2016 and Monday March 7, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

Audience: Educators




On‐line Sessions: Monday, January 11 to Friday, February, 26, 2016 In‐Person Sessions: Friday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM


Loca on: Dutchess BOCES, 5 BOCES Road, Salt Point Center (February 19: Room 136) (February 24: Room 137)



L Lead Evaluator Training for Teacher Evaluators ‐ Ini al Cer fica on Presenter: Rebecca Green [email protected]

In compliance with the regulatory requirements of §3012-c AND §3012-d, Dutchess BOCES Educational Resources will provide the local version of SED-approved Lead Evaluator Training. This is a six session, 25 credit-hour workshop that is offered in a hybrid format; a combination of both online and in-person sessions. You must register for the entire workshop. This workshop is intended for new administrators who have not been certified to be a Lead Evaluator.

Sessions 1-4 will be online. Sessions 1-3 should be completed before the 1st in-person session. Sessions 5-6 are in-person sessions.

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I P Build Your Toolkit: Discussion Techniques


This three-hour workshop is one in a series designed to provide a variety of strategies for integral components of teaching. At each “Build Your Toolkit” workshop, participants will practice using new strategies, and are encouraged to bring examples of their effective practices relevant to the topic. In “Build Your Toolkit: Discussion Techniques,” participants will be introduced to and participate in discussion protocols from EngageNY the protocols offer alternatives to traditional, teacher-lead class discussions.

Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

Audience: Educators




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EnVision Leadership

Presenter:

Rebecca Green rebecca/[email protected]

What do the ISLLC Standards look like in practice and how can they be leveraged so that principals can meet them without doing something separate for each standard? Participants will use their own building goals and action plans to determine where the ISLLC Standards are connected to their practice. Once the goals are connected, participants will connect the standards to their district-specific principal practice rubric. Participants will consider how to make each of the rubric components connected to their goal visible to principal evaluators and what talking points and observable documentation to bring to a pre- or post-observation conversation. Participants should bring any building-level goals and action plans to the workshop.

Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Time: 4:30 PM ‐ 6:30 PM





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Build Your Toolkit: Reading Strategies


This three-hour workshop is one in a series designed to provide a variety of strategies for integral components of teaching. At each “Build Your Toolkit” workshop, participants will practice using new strategies, and are encouraged to bring examples of their effective practices relevant to the topic. In “Build Your Toolkit: Reading Strategies,” participants will learn a variety of ways to facilitate comprehension as readers engage with a text.

Dates: Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

Audience: Educators




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This roundtable discussion is an opportunity for K-12 English as a New Language (ENL) educators in Dutchess County to come together and share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge. Participants should bring topics of interest for future discussion to the roundtable.


Dates: Monday, January 4, 2016, Monday, March 7, 2016, and Monday, May 7, 2016

Time: 4:00 PM ‐ 6:00 PM

Audience: ENL / MLL Educators




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Build Your Toolkit: Using Wri ng

Presenters: Danielle Fried [email protected]

This three-hour workshop is one in a series designed to provide a variety of strategies for integral components of teaching. At each “Build Your Toolkit: workshop, participants will practice using new strategies, and are encouraged to bring examples of their effective practices relevant to the topic. In “Build Your Toolkit: Using Writing,” participants will explore a variety of ways to use writing to deepen learning, assess student mastery of learning goals, and build stamina and fluency. “Using Writing” is relevant for all subject areas. Warm up your hands and come ready to write!


Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

Audience: Educators




I P Wri ng Inquiries for Social Studies: K‐12 Regional Collabora on

Presenter(s): Rebecca Gerald Rebecca Green [email protected] [email protected]

The Social Studies Framework includes 5 Arcs, with the outmost arc dedicated to Inquiry as outlines by the C3 Framework published by the National Council on Social Studies. This three-day workshop will be devoted to grade-level/content-area teams working collaboratively to write draft Inquiry Units. All materials and resources will be available for immediate use with students. Inquiry Units will be peer reviewed and revised as part of the writing cycle. All completed units will be posted to Moodle and accessible to participating districts. Districts are encouraged to send one teacher per grade level.

Prerequisite: Participants must have background knowledge in the new Social Studies Frameworks and the Inquiry Design Model prior to attending this work session. (Daily Agenda: www.dcboces.org/pd)

Dates: Monday January 11, Tuesday, March 8, and Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators





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I P Collec ng and Managing Data Using Google Forms and Spreadsheet

Presenters: Chris Chamuris Brian Timm [email protected] brian. [email protected]

During this 3-hour hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use Google Forms and Google Spreadsheets to collect, manage, and organize classroom data.

Dates: Friday, February 19, 2016 (9:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM), Monday, February 22, 2016 (4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM), Wednesday, March 9, 2016 (4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM), Thursday, April 28, 2016 (9:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM), and Thursday, June 9, 2016

Time: See Above

Audience: Educators




I P “Why Do I Need To Know This?” Engaging Students Through Relevance


When students ask this classic question, do you have a good answer? Making learning relevant is a powerful, research-based engagement strategy. In this three-hour workshop, participants will consider relevance as it relates to their classroom by mapping out the units of study and major projects, assessments, and texts in their curriculum. Both content-specific relevance, as well as how learning and practicing shape our brains, will be explored. Participants will also learn ways to facilitate student discovery of personal relevance regarding their learning.

Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

Audience: Educators




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I P Cool Tools for School

Presenter: Polly Farrington [email protected]

In this self-paced, online learning program known as Cool Tools for School, participants will work though ten learning modules focused on different categories of web-based educational services and tools. This online learning opportunity will help you keep up (and catch up) with a wide range of web-based services and networking tools, and explore how they can be used in a K-12 setting. This is a collaborative project among several School Library Systems throughout the state. Participants will interact online with librarians within and outside of our region. The time commitment is approximately two hours per module.

There will be multiple tracks: Track 1: School librarians who have not participated before. Track 2 & 3: School Librarians who have participated in the past and are looking for new topics to explore. A new module will be presented every two weeks.

Registration Deadline: December 28, 2015

Dates: January 2016 ‐ May 2016

Time: At your convenience.

Audience: School Librarians

Loca on: On‐line

Cost: $50 for members of the School Librarian CoSer


I P What’s Your Objec ve? Planning and Assessing Around Measurable Learning Targets


Establishing focused, attainable learning targets as part of daily lesson plans is an essential part of improving student achievement. Learning targets help teachers give specific feedback, and help students engage in effective effort. Students who understand and can direct effective effort are more motivated to improve and take responsibility for their learning. In this three-hour workshop, participants will practice creating focused learning targets aligned with evidence of student learning.

Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

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Co‐Teaching: Models and Best Prac ces

Presenters: Danielle Fried [email protected]

English as a New Language (ENL) teachers are increasingly pushing in to mainstream classrooms to address the needs of growing ENL student populations. Exploring various models for co-teaching can clarify the roles of the classroom teacher and the ENL teacher, and can maximize the benefit to students. In this full-day workshop, participants will consider six models for cooperative teaching, learn best practices associated with each model, and evaluate each in terms of its viability for one’s school, students, and classroom.

Date: Friday, February 12, 2016

Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators




I P Valuable Teaching eResources Webinar Series

Presenter: Various [email protected]

This online workshop series was created to introduce valuable online teaching resources for elementary through high school. The resources are provided by the Dutchess BOCES School Library System, the New York State Library (NOVELNY) and the Southeastern New York Library Resources Council. Participants will have an opportunity to select from 14 different 1-hour online sessions to explore the content features and tips for using the resources with students.

Complete list of eResources offered can be found by visiting: www.dcboces.org/pd.

Dates: January 2016 ‐ March 2016

Time: 4:30 PM ‐ 7:30 PM

Audience: Educators

Loca on: Online

Cost: No cost for members of the School Library System CoSer


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I P Crea ng and Managing a YouTube Educa on Channel (including video edi ng)

Presenter: Chris Chamuris [email protected]

YouTube for Education is a component of Google Apps for Education. Teachers use YouTube for Education to post, edit, and manage their own video content on their instructional YouTube Channel. YouTube for Education works great in conjunction with Google Docs and Google Classroom.

Note: Participants must have Google Apps for Education account with their school districts, and YouTube for Education must be an approved app. Check with your technology director to see if you have access to YouTube for Education.

Date: Monday, January 18, 2016 and Monday, March 14, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM—7:15 PM

Audience: Educators




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Using Google Classroom to Curate Assignments and Resources


Google Classroom provides teachers with a powerful assignment and resource curation system for use with Google Docs in an instructional setting. This 2-hour workshop will cover the basics of how to integrate Google Classroom and Google Docs into instructional practices. It is highly recommended that registrants complete the Google Docs and Drive Basics workshop, or have a strong understanding of Google Docs sharing features before taking this Google Classroom workshop.

Dates: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 and Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 6:15 PM

Audience: Educators (Grades 3‐12)




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Crea ng a Collabora ve Classroom Using Google Docs & Drive

Presenter(s): Chris Chamuris Brian Timm [email protected] brian. [email protected]

Google Docs is a suite of productivity application similar to Microsoft Office, and its accessible over the Internet using a computer or tablet. It contains easy-to-use online word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation apps that invite users to create, store, publish, and share documents in the cloud. This 3-hour, hands-on, “Technology Integration” workshop will focus on Google Docs’ collaborative nature and understanding the fundamentals of each tool, along with ways that they may be implemented in the classroom. Participants will be provided with many instructional strategies to improve instruction and enhance learning.

Participants must have Google Apps for Education account.

Dates: Wednesday, January 4, 2016 (4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM), Monday, February 1, 2016 (4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM), Thursday, February 4, 2016 (9:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM), Thursday, March 3, 2016, (9:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM), Thursday, June 2, 2016 (9:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM)

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I P Toward Highly Effec ve: A Student‐Centered Classroom Series


Analyzing the language of the teacher practice rubric reveals that moving becoming “highly effective” (or “distinguished”) involves students taking a more active role in their learning. In this series, participants will analyze the language of the rubric, and learn how to create a more student-centered classroom.

Learn Like a Pirate, by Paul Solarz, is recommended as a companion to the workshops.

Register for one or all three workshops in series.

Dates: Student Choice: Friday, January 15, 2016 Student Self‐Assessment: Friday, February 19, 2016 Monitoring and Peer Interac ons: Friday, March 18, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM ‐3:30 PM

Audience: Educators


Cost: $50 per workshop for members of the School Improvement CoSer

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I P The Culturally Responsive Classroom


Teachers in districts across the county are welcoming into their classrooms students with more diverse backgrounds than ever before. How do we remain sensitive to so many cultures and create a respectful learning environment for all students? Most importantly, how do we harness the power of that diversity to drive relevant, meaningful instruction? Participants in this full-day workshop will explore key elements of a culturally responsive classroom, maximizing learning opportunities for all students.

Date: Friday, February 26, 2016

Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators


Cost: $50 for members of the Model Schools CoSer


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Teaching and Reviewing Vocabulary


Research has identified several critical aspects of high-quality vocabulary instruction. This three-hour workshop will explore the research on vocabulary instruction, highlighting Robert J. Marzano’s Six Steps of Vocabulary Instruction. Since regular review is key when acquiring new vocabulary, participants will learn and practice a variety of engaging review activities.

Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

Audience: Educators





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I P Teaching and Learning in a 1‐ to ‐1 Technology‐Infused Learning Environment


This 10-hour workshop is the first in a series of workshops focusing on teaching and learning in a 1-to-1 technology-infused learning environment, one in which each student uses her/his own mobile computing device throughout the school day as well as at home to enhance the learning process.

This introductory workshop covers technology integration best practices utilize in grades 6-12, but subsequent sessions will be offered in grade level to ensure each session focuses on age-appropriate content and activities. Materials from a variety of prominent national and international organizations will be included in all workshops.

Dates: Monday, January 11, 2016 (4:15 PM ‐ 6:45 PM), Wednesday, March 30, 2016 (8:30 AM ‐ 4:30 PM), and Wednesday, June 1, 2016 (4:15 PM ‐ 6:45 PM)

Time: See above





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Developing Inquiry Units for Social Studies, K‐12

Presenters: Rebecca Gerald Rebecca Green [email protected] [email protected]

This one-day facilitated work session will provide a general overview of an Inquiry and its related vocabulary. A sample Inquiry Toolkit, available through NYSED and its partnership with Binghamton University, will be deconstructed in order to identify its components. Participants will be introduced to tools and resources that are available to support the process through the School Library Systems. The afternoon session will be devoted to grade level/content area groups working collaboratively to develop a draft Inquiry Unit for use with students within a larger unit.

Prerequisite: Participants should have some background knowledge in the new Social Studies Frameworks prior to attending this work session. Dutchess BOCES is facilitating an overview session in January, 2016.


Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators





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Teach Like a Pirate: Book Discussion


At times, we all need to shake up the monotony of everyday life. We crave something new, something fun, something different. In Teach Like a Pirate, Dave Burgess offers strategies that promise to “transform your life as an educator,” and surprise and engage your students. In this two-part workshop, participants will discuss Burgess’s ideas about teaching, and implement their own “pirate” strategy between sessions. Come to session one having read the book, where we will engage in discussion and cultivate strategies for our classrooms. At session two, we will share our first attempts to “teach like pirates,” or exchange feedback. Copies of the book are available through Amazon.com.

Dates: Wednesday, May 11 and Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 5:45 PM

Audience: Educators




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Digging Into the New York State Framework for Social Studies, 6‐12


This full-day workshop will introduce participants to the Social Studies Frameworks. The New York State Education Department has rolled out our New Social Studies Frameworks, its implementation timeline, and resources o support implementation. Participants will explore grade level Social Studies Standards, connect them to Learning Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, review current curriculum to identify areas to revise, and review resources to support implementation. Resources include: The Field Guide for Social Studies and suggested web tools to support inquiry based learning.

Look for Developing Inquiry Units held in January. This session is devoted to exploring the state-provided toolkits and creating your own inquiry.

Dates: Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Time: 8:30 AM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators





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Social Studies County‐wide Collabora ve

Presenters: Mary Ann Poli [email protected]

The Social Studies Collaborative is a networking opportunity for Social Studies teachers and leaders in Dutchess County. Three different meeting dates are available for you to connect with other Social Studies teachers and leaders in the county. The purpose of the community is to provide a forum for collective problem solving, resource sharing and instructional practice improvement, and assessment use and information. While not required, you are encouraged to join us for all three sessions! Some possible topics may include “deep dives” into historical, geographic and economic thinking, practical uses of the inquiry blueprint, and ways to meet the civic engagement and informed action requirements. Topics will be determined by the group as the agenda is set for each meeting. Please email the presenter any items for discussion for the first meeting agenda. Register for one or all three sessions.

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, and Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 6:15 PM

Audience: Social Studies Educators




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Digging Into the New York State Framework for Social Studies, K‐5

Presenters: Rebecca Gerald Rebecca Green [email protected] [email protected]

This full-day workshop will introduce participants to the Social Studies Frameworks. The New York State Education Department has rolled out our New Social Studies Frameworks, its implementation timeline, and resources to support implementation. Participants will explore grade-level Social Studies Standards, connect them to Learning Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, review current curriculum to identify areas to revise, and review resources to support implementation. Resources include: The Field Guide for Social Studies and suggested web tools to support inquiry based learning.

Look for Developing Inquiry Units held in January. This session is devoted to exploring the state-provided toolkits and creating your own inquiry.

Date: Monday, January 25, 2016

Time: 8:30 PM ‐ 3:30 PM

Audience: Educators (Grades K‐5)




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I P Digital Storytelling with Tablets


Digital storytelling is a highly motivating strategy that inspires young students and draws them into the learning process. Participants will explore a variety of iPad and Android (not Windows) applications that can be used in the classroom by students to create digital storybooks. The primary tablet application we will be using is called Book Creator by Red Jumper.

Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 and Monday, May 9, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

Audience: Educators




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Sharefest 2016 ‐ Google Chrome Extensions for Educa on, K‐5


During this 2-hour workshop, attendees will present one or two of their favorite educational Chrome extensions to the group.


Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 6:15 PM



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I P English as a New Language (ENL)/Mul ple Language Learners (MLL) Roundtable

Presenter(s): Danielle Fried [email protected]

This roundtable discussion is an opportunity for K-12 English as a New Language (ENL) educators in Dutchess County to come together and share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge. Participants should bring topics of interest for future discussion to the roundtable.


Dates: Monday, January 4, 2016, Monday, March 7, 2016, and Monday, May 7, 2016

Time: 4:00 PM ‐ 6:00 PM

Audience: ENL / MLL Educators




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Sharefest 2016: iOS Apps for Educa on, K‐5


During this 2-hour workshop, attendees will present one or two of their favorite educational iPad app(s) to the group.


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I P Excel Spreadsheet: Crea ng and Maintaining a Curriculum Calendar for the School Year

Presenter: Brian Timm brian. [email protected]

Excel Spreadsheet is an easy way to construct and maintain a curriculum calendar for the school year. This hands-on workshop will provide educators with resources to develop a curriculum calendar referencing their unique school calendar and make adjustments to their curriculum calendar as changes to the school calendar occur (i.e. snow days and assemblies). Participants should have a basic understanding of curriculum mapping and it components. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a curriculum calendar for their course.

Date: Friday, May 20, 2016 and Friday, June 10, 2016

Time: 9:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM

Audience: Educators


Cost: No Cost for members of the Model School CoSer


I P Sharefest 2016 ‐ Google Chrome Extensions for Educa on, 6‐12


During this 2-hour workshop, attendees will present one or two of their favorite educational Chrome extensions to the group.


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I P Get Them Moving!


Sitting still doesn’t mean students are focused on learning. In fact, neuroscience shows that movement assists in keeping our brains focused and allows us to experience content in new ways. Brain-based research transcends content-area and grade-level, focusing on how the human brain works. The strategies presented in this three hour workshop apply to all subject areas and grade levels.

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM—7:15 PM

Audience: Educators


Cost: $25 for members of the Model Schools CoSer


I P Scratch Jr. ‐ Engaging Young Students in Game Crea on and Digital Storytelling


Are you looking for fun and deeply engaging tablet-based activities for young students? Scratch Jr. is an easy-to-use. FREE tablet app designed to teach younger students problem-solving and coding skills. During this 3-hour, hands-on, “Technology Integration” workshop, participants will learn how to teach their students how to use Scratch Jr. to create interactive media such as digital stories, video games, and animations.

Date: Monday, May 16, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM







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Gmail & Google Calendar Basics


During the 3-hour workshop, participants will develop and expand their skills using Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Contacts.

Dates: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 (4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM),Friday, January 15, 2016 (9:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM), and Thursday, May 5, 2016 (9:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM)

Time: See above

Audience: Educators




I P Reading/Literacy Roundtable

Presenters: Janine Babcock and Susan Poole‐Disalvo [email protected]

This roundtable discussion is an opportunity for K-12 Reading and Literacy Specialists in Dutchess County to come together and share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge. Topics of discussion will include: program and curricula, collaboration, diagnostics and assessments, and professional resources. Participants should bring topics of interest for future discussion in the round table.


Dates: Monday, February 8, 2016, Monday, April 4, 2016, and Monday, May 9, 2016

Time: 4:00 PM ‐ 6:00 PM

Audience: Reading and Literacy Teachers/Specialists






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I P Google Apps to Support the Research Process


During this 3-hour workshop, participants will develop and expand their skills using Google Apps as they relate to the research process. The Google Apps covered in this workshop will be Advanced Google Search, Google Scholar, Google Maps, Google Earth, and Google Docs.

Dates: Thursday, January 7, 2016 and Tuesday, March 28, 2016

Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM





I P Normalizing Mistakes: The Risk‐Free Classroom


As classroom teachers, we regularly try to convince students that it’s okay to make mistakes. But does our approach to grading, homework, and daily lessons encourage students to learn from their mistakes, or hide them? How can we proactively create opportunities where students are required to identify and rethink mistakes? Participants in this three-hour workshop will closely examine the messages our grading and assessment practices communicate to students, and explore a variety of strategies to shift student attitudes regarding mistakes...and learning!


Time: 4:15 PM ‐ 7:15 PM

Audience: Educators




I P Introduc on to iSTEM ‐ Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathema cs Presenter: Chris Chamuris [email protected]

This 10-hour workshop is the first in a series focusing on the areas of STEM Education. iSTEM integrates many of the concepts and practices common to the four individual disciplines. In this context, iSTEM is a unifying, interdisciplinary area of study containing the four integrated components. iSTEM learning experiences are conducted in a project-based, active-learning setting centering on “design-and-make” engineering projects. Collaboration, inquiry, invention, and creative problem solving are the thinking skills promoted in iSTEM.

This introductory workshop covers iSTEM across grades K-12. Materials from a variety of prominent national and international organizations will be included in all workshops.

Dates: Monday, January 25, 2016 (4:15 PM ‐ 6:15 PM), Friday, April 8, 2016 (8:30 AM ‐ 4:30 PM), and Wednesday, May 25, 2016 (4:15 PM ‐ 6:15 PM)

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I P Mastering Your Workflow

Presenter: Brian Timm brian. [email protected]

Do you have professional and personal responsibilities that you are committed to follow through on and complete? Does it seem that there is not enough time to get it all done? Does this create stress? Then this is the course for you. Participants will learn how to master their workflow by collecting, processing, organizing, reviewing, and doing tasks.

Dates: Thursday, January 7, 2016, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Thursday, June 30, 2016

Time: 9:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM

Audience: Educators




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