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Professional Development

Catalogue 2019

April – June 2019

www.buffaloschools.org

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CONTENTS

Art Department-(ART) ……………………………………………………3

English Department - (ELA) ………………………………………………4

Informational Technology (IT)…………………………………………….5

Library Department - (LIBRARY) ……………………………………….6

Math Department - (MATH) ………………………………………………7

Multilingual Department - (MULIT.) ……………………………………..10

Music Department - (MUSIC) ……………………………………………..11

NYSAA - (NYSAA) …………………………………………………………12

Office of Shared Accountability-(APPR) ………………………………….13

Office of Shared Accountability - (OSA) …………………………………..14

Universal Pre-Kindergarten - (PRE-K) ……………………………………15

Science Department - (SCIENCE) ………………………………………….17

Special Education Department - (SPED) …………………………………...18

Speech Department - (SPEECH) ……………………………………………20

Student Support Services - (SSS) ……………………………………………21

Staff Development Department - (SSS) ……………………………………..23

Teacher Assistant - (TA's) ……………………………………………………24

World Language Department - (WL) ………………………………………..30

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Art Education

Title: Art- Dance, Movement & Mindfulness 101 (Title IV) (29101)

Course Description: This is for schools who have agreed to participate in the Title IV Dance, Movement &

Mindfulness Title IV program. Teachers from these schools will learn integrated strategies and best practices in dance,

yoga and mindfulness from dance educators, and teaching artists in visual arts and dance who professionally practice yoga

and mindfulness. These arts/yoga professionals will work with teachers by modeling age-appropriate movement and

breathing techniques that can seamlessly be integrated into everyday curriculum in any discipline. Teachers will learn

arts-based mindfulness strategies that are aligned with the District's CLRT, restorative practices and trauma informed care

initiatives. All teachers will have continued mentoring support from our teaching artists.

Prerequisites: Teachers must be approved by building principal. Only schools that have requested the program can

participate.

Demographic:

Facilitator: MICHELE AGOSTO

Location: Riverside High School

Section Title: Dance, Movement & Mindfulness- Early Release Day

5/8/2019 12:00 PM 3:30 PM (142655)

Title: SCD ART- Aligning Arts Instruction to State and District Priorites

(29457)

Course Description: Visual art, dance theater will review District and State priorities and initiatives and

learn how to best align and apply them in practical ways that enhance the arts classroom experience for students and

teacher. Academic Restorative circles, NYS Arts Standards, Curriculum Development, and Culturally & Linguistically

Responsive Teaching will be the embedded topics for hands-on, project-based arts workshops

Demographic:

Facilitator: MICHELE AGOSTO

Section Title: ART- Aligning Arts Instruction to State and District Priorites

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 11:30 AM (142208)

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English Department

Title: SCD & ERD - 7 & 8 ELA Scoring Training and Training-(29508)

Course Description: NYS ELA scoring training - grades 7 and 8

Prerequisites: none

Demographic: Req: Instructional - Dept (ESL): English Language Arts; Req: Instructional - Dept (SPED): English

Language Arts; Req: Instructional - Dept: English Language Arts; Req: Instructional - Grade (ESL): 07; Req:

Instructional - Grade (ESL): 08; Req: Instructional –Grade levels and Dept (SPED):

Facilitator: JULIE ROMAIN

Location: East High School

Section Title: (ERD) 7 & 8 ELA Scoring Training and Training- Early Schools

4/10/2019 12:30 PM 3:00 PM (142416)

4/10/2019 1:00 PM 3:30 PM (142417)

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30AM (142418)

Title: SCD-ELA- Grades 9-12-myON Training (29513)

Course Description: Participants will be trained by myON Consultants on how to administer the online interest

inventory and the online assessment. ELA teachers will train students on how to access their libraries in a variety of

instructional settings to include, reading areas, library, extended learning and at home. ELA teachers will train students

on how to access the online and downloadable books onto a variety of electronic devices.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - ELA; Rec: Instructional - Grade: 09; Rec: Instructional - Grade: 10; Rec:

Instructional - Grade: 11; Rec: Instructional - Grade: 12

Facilitator: JULIE ROMAIN; SANDRA WAUGAMAN BECK


Section Title: ELA- Grades 9-12-myON Training

4/11/2019 8:15AM 3:30 PM (142434)

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Informational Technology

Title: #MyDigitalClassroom ITC PD 2018-19 (28782)

Course Description: This course will instruct BPS Instructional Technology Classroom in the latest trends in

educational technology integration, with a focus on 1:1 integration, student engagement, staff development and the

personalization of instruction for English Language Learners.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Req: Instructional - INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COACH

Facilitator: SARAH EDWARDS

Location: School #18a, Room G6

Section Title: ITC

4/10/2019 12:00 PM 3:00 PM (142712)

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142710)

Section Title: ITC Getting Established

5/6/2019 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (142194)

Section Title: ITC

5/8/2019 12:00 PM 3:00 PM (142713)

5/9/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142711)

Section Title: ITC Expanding Your Coaching

5/20/2019 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (142196)

Section Title: ITC Streamlining the Coaching Process

5/20/2019 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (142198)

Section Title: ITC

5/21/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141605)

5/22/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (141606)

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Library Department

Title: SCD-Librarians- Grades K-12-myON Training (29522)

Course Description: Participants will be trained by myON Consultants on how to administer the online interest

inventory and the online assessment. School Librarians will train students on how to access their libraries in a variety of

instructional settings to include, reading areas, library, extended learning and at home. School Librarians will train

students on how to access the online and downloadable books onto a variety of electronic devices.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - Library

Facilitator: MICHAEL CAMBRIA; CRYSTAL SHIRLEY

Location: Burgard High School

Section Title: SCD-Librarians- Grades K-12-myON Training

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142452)

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Math Department

Title: Support Math Teacher (SMT) Professional Development 2018-2019 (28816)

Course Description: Support Math Teacher (SMT) Monthly Professional Development for the 2018-2019 school

year. Support Math Teachers will review math assessment data aligned to the common core standards and make data

driven decisions to implement best practices with the students in their respective schools. Additionally, SMTs will receive

professional development on student engagement in the classroom and support the implementation of culturally

responsive teaching strategies with their students.

Prerequisites: Must be an Support Math Teacher to attend

Demographic:

Facilitator: DALPHNE BELL; JADAWN WAGSTAFF

Location: Building #187 LIBRARY

Section Title: Math - Support Math Teacher (SMT) Professional Development 5/20/19

5/20/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (140389)

Title: Math - Instructional and Math Coach Monthly Professional

Development 2019 (29029) Course Description: Instructional and Math Coaches Monthly Professional Development for the second half of the

2018-2019 school year. Coaches will review math, science and social studies assessment data aligned to the common core

standards. They will make data driven decisions to be effective teacher leaders in their respective schools. Additionally,

coaches will support student engagement in the classroom and support the implementation of culturally responsive

teaching strategies.

Prerequisites: Must be an Instructional Coach or a Math Coach to attend

Demographic:


Location: East HIgh School, 3rd Floor

Section Title: Math - Instructional and Math Coach Monthly Professional Development - Student

Engagement - 4/15/19

4/15/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141817)

5/20/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141818)

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Math Department

Title: SCD - MATH - Secondary Math Teachers Professional Development

Sessions - (29565)

Course Description: In the Year of Instruction 2, the Mathematics Department is ensuring that secondary math

teachers have the training they need to meet the district expectations and fulfill the demands of the district priorities.

Teachers can select from the following sessions: TI-Nspire, Next Generation Math Standards, Data Analysis,

Differentiation, Algebra I, Instructional Priorities, Planning for Instruction, CLRT and Math Workshop.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - Math


Location:

Section Title: SCD-MATH- Secondary Math Teachers - District Instructional Priorities

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142620)

Section Title: Technology

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142624)

Section Title: Data Analysis

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142628)

Section Title: Flip Charts

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142630)

Section Title: Calculator/Navigator

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142633)

Section Title: Planning for Instruction

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142637)

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Math Department

Section Title: Math Workshop

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142638)

Section Title: Secondary Math Teachers-CLRT

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142639)

Section Title: Professional Development Sessions

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142679)

Title: Math - Support Mathematics Teacher Bi-Monthly Professional

Development 2019 (29576)

Course Description: Support Mathematics Teacher Bi-Monthly Professional Development for 2019.Support Math

Teachers will review math assessment data aligned to the common core standards and make data driven decisions to

implement best practices with the students in their respective schools. Additionally, SMTs will receive professional

development on student engagement in the classroom and support the implementation of culturally responsive teaching

strategies with their students. Teachers will receive professional development on best practices in math instruction, PD

from Multilingual dept, and Math priorities.

Prerequisites: Must be a Support Math teacher to attend

Demographic:


Location: East High School, Room 314

Section Title: Support Math Teacher Bi-Monthly Professional Development 5/20/19- Best Practices in

Math Instruction

5/20/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142683)

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Multilingual Department

Title: MULTI- Together We Swim: Collaborating & Creating Inspired Dual

Language Learning Spaces (29080)

Course Description: We will take an in-depth, insightful look at Sonia Soltero's "Dual Language Education". Through a

series of collaborative activities, participants will familiarize themselves with theoretically sound, researched-based

programmatic and instructional practices for dual language settings. The course will emphasize the study and implementation

of instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning, thematic teaching, instructional conversations, and scaffolding. Each

participant will receive a free copy of the book as well as of copies of supporting materials.

Prerequisites: Each participant will receive a copy of Sonia Soltero's "Dual Language Education". Registrants must

commit to attend all four (4) sessions of the course and must complete reading assignments before each session. Please register

to the course if you are committed to attending and completing the assigned readings for all sessions.

Demographic: Buffalo Public Schools

Facilitator: Alicia Barinas, Gillian Driscoll, Maeva Lopez-Kassem, Marissa Lopez

Location: East HS

Section Title: MULTI- Together We Swim: Collaborating & Creating Inspired

Dual Language Learning Spaces

4/9/2019 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (141238)

5/7/2019 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (141239)

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Music Department

Title: SCD - Music Curriculum Mapping, Online Textbook Training and

World Drumming (29564)

Course Description: Music staff will be separated into 4 small groups: 1. K-8 Group A, 2. K-8 Group B, 3. HS

Classroom Music, 4. HS Instrumental/Choral Music Elementary. Music staff Groups A and B will each attend half day

sessions to (1) work with a McGraw Hill representative in order to receive training about the adopted K-6 textbooks and

(2) work with World Drumming specialists in order to strengthen their performance proficiency with the recently

purchased World Percussion instruments. High school instrumental and choral music staff will conduct small group

sessions about specific instrument technique and pedagogy. These workshops provide support for instrumental and choral

teachers who are not specialists on specific instruments (secondary instruments) so they may turn-key the instruction to

their students. High school classroom music teachers will review the Music in Our Lives curriculum, share best

practices/resources and work collaboratively to create a standardized curriculum map for the 2019-20 school year.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - Music

Facilitator: JAMES SCHWANZ

Location:

Section Title: Music in Our Lives Curriculum Mapping and Best Practices - K-8 Group A & K-8

Group B

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142617)

Section Title: Online Textbook Training & World Drumming – HS Instrumental/Chorl Music

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142618)

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NYSAA

Title: SCD - NYSAA CDOS Tracking/Effective IEP Exit Summaries/DLM

PD Module -Secondary Level Only (29549)

Course Description: Secondary level NYSAA teachers will review the process for which components should be

used of the CDOS Tracking System, developing effective IEP Exit Summaries, the requirements of the Skills and

Achievement Commencement Credential, DLM PD module, Unique Learning Data, and introduction to the Zones of

Regulation.**Teachers must bring a laptop to use during professional development**

Prerequisites: Secondary NYSAA Teachers only. K-8 NYSAA Teachers remain in their buildings.

Demographic: NYSAA Teachers

Facilitator: JONATHAN WHITESIDE

Location:

Section Title: Instructional Practices/Effective Document Writing - Behavior Program/Data Review

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 12:00 PM (142555)

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APPR-OSA

Title: APPR-Lead Evaluator 2019-2020 (29293)

Course Description: This full day training session will fulfill the six hours of in-person training required for 2019-

2020 Lead Evaluator re-certification. This training module will provide instruction and support to lead evaluators of

teachers on what is required per the Buffalo Public School 3012d APPR process and MOU enacted in January 2017. This

session includes instruction help lead evaluators of teachers to demonstrate proficiency in completing a teacher practice

observation using the negotiated NYSUT Rubric indicators, evidence collection, scripting and entry using the districts

APPR management platform. This required training applies to building and central office administrators.

Prerequisites: Participants must be a sitting Lead Evaluator/ building or central office adminstrator. Please bring

your Laptop and LE/ Observation notes and materials

Demographic: Administrators

Facilitator: EBONY BULLOCK; LAURA SAMULSKI-PETERS

Location: East High School Room 318

Section Title: APPR-Lead Evaluator

4/15/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141772)

5/6/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141774)

5/20/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141776)

6/3/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141777)

6/10/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141778)

6/17/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141779)

6/24/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141780)

6/27/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141783)

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OSA Department

Title: SD-NTA-OSA-eDoctrina Assessment Management 2018-2019

(29571)

Course Description: This course was designed to assist teachers and school teams in utilizing Buffalo's assessment

management system eDoctrina. Teachers will have the opportunity to learn and practice accessing assessments and answer

sheets, creating assessments, and reviewing data associated with the district assessments.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: New Teachers

Facilitator:

Location: BPDTC @ East Community

Section Title: NTA-eDoctrina Assessment 4/16/2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142678)

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PRE-K Department

Title: SCD - Pre-K - LETRS Training (29491)

Course Description: LETRS training for Early Childhood provides strategies for building the foundation skills Pre-

K students need before learning to read and write and also provide ways to guide student's literacy development.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - BILINGUAL PRE-KINDER TEACH; Rec: Instructional - PRE-

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Facilitator: MARY KAY MCLEAN; JESSICA SIPES; SUSAN TUNIS

Location: School 93 - Southside

Section Title: Pre-K - LETRS Training 5/9/19-Schools: 59A, 61, 64, 65, 67, 69. 72. 74, 76, 79, 80, 81, 82,

89, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142359)

5/9/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142360)

Title: SCD-of PreK Technology Components and analysis of Istation Data

(29493)

Course Description: Understanding students with sensory and self-regulation issues and how to support them.An

overview of PreK Technology Components and analysis of Istation Data.

Prerequisites:

Demographic:


Location: Southside Elementary #93

Section Title: Pre-K Tech Components April 11: 59A, 61, 64, 65, 67, 69. 72. 74, 76, 79, 80, 81, 82, 89,

92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142363)

5/9/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142364)

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PRE-K Department

Title: SCD-Pyramid Model Tier 2, Language Enrichment Strategies,

Supporting Pre-K Students-PK Assistants (29494)

Course Description: PreK Teacher Assistants will be trained in the following areas:Pyramid Model Tier 2: The

ABCs of Social Emotional Support (Full day)Language Enrichment Strategies for Small Group Instruction (1/2 day)

Supporting PreK Students throughout the day (1/2 day).

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Rec: Non-Instructional - PRE-K ASSISTANT


Location: Southside Elementary #93

Section Title: Pre K Assistants Schools: 59A, 61, 64, 65, 67, 69, 72, 74, 76, 79, 80, 81, 82, 89, 92, 93, 94,

95, 97, 99

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142365)

5/9/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142365)

Section Title: Pre K Assistants Schools: 3, 6, 17, 18, 19, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 43, 45, 48, 50, 53, 54

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142366)

5/9/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142366)

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Science Department

Title: SCD-Science 9-12-NYSED Course Maps for NYSSLS and the Achieve

Problem Task Screener (29504)

Course Description: This training will have two different sessions.

1. Teachers will be introduced and look at the recently release NYSED Course Maps and standards alignment for NYSSLS.

2. Teachers will be introduced to the Achieve Problem Task Screener for NYSSLS. They will look to incorporate the following

into their lessons:

• Effectively use at least two modalities (e.g., images, diagrams, video, simulations, textual descriptions)

• If data are used, scenarios present real/well-crafted data

• The local, global, or universal relevance of the scenario is made clear to students

• Are comprehensible to a wide range of students at grade-level

Prerequisites:

Demographic: This course is for Science Grades 9-12 Only

Facilitator: Kelly Baudo

Location: McKinley High School

Section Title: Science CPT May 2019

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142412)

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SPED Department

Title: SCD-SPED-Graduation Pathways & Indicator 13/Evidence Based

Practices/Testing Accommodations for SWD/Manifestation Determination

(29536)

Course Description: Participants will be provided an overview of the NYSED graduation pathways and

requirements. In addition, participants will receive an overview of the 2018 Indicator 13 protocol updates and implications

for transition planning practices.

Prerequisites: You need to register in the Section with your School's Number in the Title!No NYSAA Teachers can

attend.

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 09; Rec: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 10; Rec: Instructional -

Grade (SPED): 11; Rec: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 12

Facilitator: TONI MIXON; ROBYN TATE

Location: Erie 1 BOCES

Section Title: GROUP A MORNING SESSION: Grad Pathaways & Transition #195, 207, 208, 212,

305, 360, 361, 363, 366, 367

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142489)

4/11/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142508)

Section Title: GROUP B MORNING SESSION: Evidence Based Practices #131@4, 197, 198, 304, 359

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142488)

4/11/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142509)

Section Title: GROUP C - MORNING SESSION-Testing Accommodations #156, 192, 205, 301, 302,

335

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 11:30 AM (142490)

4/11/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142510)

Section Title: GROUP D- MORNING SESSION-Purpose of MDR: #206, 309, 353, 355, 357, 358

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 11:30 PM (142496)

4/11/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142511)

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SPED Department

Title: SCD - Social Worker and Psychologist Training (29550)

Course Description: ED vs MH vs SMAccess VR/Navigating Adult ServicesCultural TIC for Tier 2/3Continuum

of Services

Prerequisites: Work as a Social Worker or Psychologist in the CSE Department

Demographic:

Facilitator: KIMBERLY DEGEORGE; MELANIE KOCH-BENHAM

Location:

Section Title: ED vs MH vs SM Access VR/Navigating Adult Services Cultural TIC for Tier 2/3

Continuum of Services

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142556)

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Speech Department

Title: SCD - Related Services-Parent Network Overview/Assistive

Technology Use in the Classroom (29481)

Course Description: 8:30- 9:00am- Susan Barlow- Parent Network Overview: (25 Minutes) Description: Executive

Director Susan Barlow will give an update on what is new at Parent Network and get some feedback from participants on

topics they would like to see Parent Network address with families. 9:00- 10:30am- Rob Muldoon Effective

Communication: Bridging the Gap Between Families and Providers (90 minutes) Description: Participants will learn the

barriers that interfere with effective communication and walk away with strategies to establish and maintain effective

communication between families and schools. (including hard to reach families) 10:30- 11:30am- Tonia Weichmann-

How to Access Community Based Services for Children & Adults with Disabilities (60 minutes) Description: For children

and adults with disabilities, there are many support services available. This informative class provides detailed

information to help you learn about requirements and eligibility for services. It will take you through the qualification and

admission processes. The Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD),

and Department of Labor (DOL) are some of the service systems discussed. Olmsted Center for Sight staff will present

on the uses of various AT software including JAWS, FUSION, Zoomtext, Dragon within the classroom. We will also

present on Bluetooth braille devices, Tablet, Apps and smartphones and accessibility and compatibility uses for

instructional needs, socialization and daily living in a variety of populations.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - HEARING IMPAIRED TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - REMEDIAL SPEECH

BILING TEACH; Rec: Instructional - REMEDIAL SPEECH TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - VISUALLY IMPAIRED

TEACHER; Rec: Non-Instructional - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST; Rec: Non-Instructional - PHYSICAL

THERAPIST

Facilitator: DEANNA RIVERA

Location: Performing Arts (192)

Section Title: SCD - Related Services -Parent Network Overview

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142274)

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Student Support Services

Title: SSS - Trauma Informed Care Presentation (2018-2019) (28999)

Course Description: This course will provide information about Trauma Informed Care and classroom practices

around trauma to staff. The material will be presented through facilitated discussion, Interactive activities, and individual

reflection.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Req: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 04; Req: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 05; Req: Instructional -

Grade (SPED): 06; Req: Instructional - Grade: 04; Req: Instructional - Grade: 05; Req: Instructional - Grade: 06

Facilitator: MONICA CAPOZZI; KIMBERLY DEGEORGE; CHRISTOPHER HEIM; KRISTINA JACKSON

Location: BPDTC@East HS

Section Title: Trauma Informed Care

4/30/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141129)

5/17/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141131)

5/21/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141132)

Section Title: SCD Trauma Informed Care Social Studies Teachers Grades 7 & 8

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142373)

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Student Support Services

Title: SSS Restorative Practice Schools (1 Day Training) 003, 19,031, 032,

045, 067, 079, 80, 196, 197, 198, 206 Cohort 2 (29180)

Course Description: Participants will learn the need for Restorative Practices in schools (to address

disproportionality, provide an alternative to the failed zero tolerance policy, and develop social emotional competencies).

Participants will learn and participate in a ceremony cirles.

Participants will learn how to use Restorative Practices with staff, how and when to use Restorative Conversations, and

how to hold problem solving circles.

Participants will receive an overview of the practices at the advanced Tiers, including Restorative Conferences, with some

opportunity to practice at this level as well.

Prerequisites:

Demographic:

Facilitator: KIMBERLY DEGEORGE; KRISTINA JACKSON; SANDRA WAUGAMAN BECK


Section Title: Restorative Practice Schools (1 Day Training) Make Up 003, 19,031, 032, 045, 067, 079,

80, 196, 197, 198, 206 Cohort 2

5/15/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142568)

5/18/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142492)

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Staff Development

Title: SCD - Related Services-Parent Network Overview/Assistive

Technology Use in the Classroom (29481)

Course Description: 8:30- 9:00am- Susan Barlow- Parent Network Overview: (25 Minutes) Description: Executive

Director Susan Barlow will give an update on what is new at Parent Network and get some feedback from participants on

topics they would like to see Parent Network address with families. 9:00- 10:30am- Rob Muldoon Effective

Communication: Bridging the Gap Between Families and Providers (90 minutes) Description: Participants will learn the

barriers that interfere with effective communication and walk away with strategies to establish and maintain effective

communication between families and schools. (including hard to reach families) 10:30- 11:30am- Tonia Weichmann-

How to Access Community Based Services for Children & Adults with Disabilities (60 minutes) Description: For children

and adults with disabilities, there are many support services available. This informative class provides detailed

information to help you learn about requirements and eligibility for services. It will take you through the qualification and

admission processes. The Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD),

and Department of Labor (DOL) are some of the service systems discussed. Olmsted Center for Sight staff will present

on the uses of various AT software including JAWS, FUSION, Zoomtext, Dragon within the classroom. We will also

present on Bluetooth braille devices, Tablet, Apps and smartphones and accessibility and compatibility uses for

instructional needs, socialization and daily living in a variety of populations.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - HEARING IMPAIRED TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - REMEDIAL SPEECH

BILING TEACH; Rec: Instructional - REMEDIAL SPEECH TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - VISUALLY IMPAIRED

TEACHER; Rec: Non-Instructional - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST; Rec: Non-Instructional - PHYSICAL

THERAPIST

Facilitator: DEANNA RIVERA

Location: Performing Arts (192)

Section Title: SCD - Related Services -Parent Network Overview

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142274)

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Teaching Assistants

Title: SD-Navigating the Buffalo Public School District Online Resources and

Tools. ( For Teacher Assistants ) (26083)

Course Description: This course will examine the Buffalo Public School Teacher and Department Online Resources

and tools. We will pay close attention to how to use the District's email, PGS course registration, navigating PGS home page,

and many of tools used in the classroom by District teachers and teacher assistants.

Course Objectives:

1. Create a clear understanding of navigating the Buffalo Schools District home page.

2. Logging in to the Professional Growth System (PGS)

3. Registering for a course in (PGS), Transcripts and Surveys

4. Navigating to Departments webpages and resources

5. Outlining the tools use with the Interactive White Board (IWB)

Prerequisites: Only Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aids that have not already taken this course.

Demographic: Teacher Assistants

Facilitator: Joelle Rozier

Location: East HS

Section Title: SD-Navigating the Buffalo Public School District Online Resources and Tools. (For

Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aids Only)

5/9//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142601)

Teaching Assistants

Title: SCD- Teaching Assistant 101 – Typical Duties and Cultural

Responsibilities (29588)

Course Description: This course presents an overview of the day to day duties of Teaching Assistants. It will

explain the expectations of a classroom and building Teaching Assistant as well as discuss resources designed to

support Teaching Assistant work. It will also explore the role Teacher Assistants play in Building and District culture

and practical ways to grow and support Building and District culture.

Prerequisites:


Facilitator:

Location: School 89

Section Title: Teaching Assistant 101 – Typical Duties and Cultural Responsibilities (For Teacher

Assistants)

4/11//2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142717)

Title: SCD- Teaching Assistants - (29589)

Course Description: Superintendent Conference Day course participants will be divided into course groups at

the training locations.

Prerequisites:


Facilitator:

Location: School 89

Section Title: Teaching Assistant

4/11//2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142718)

Teaching Assistants

Title: SCD- Teaching Assistants - Code of Conduct Training (29621) Course Description: Discuss and identify infractions that could happen on the Code of Conduct and their

responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant.

Prerequisites:


Facilitator:

Location: School 89

Section Title: Teaching Assistant 101 – Typical Duties and Cultural Responsibilities (For Teacher

Assistants)

4/11//2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142817)

Title: SD-Supporting Early Literacy: Building a Foundation in Phonemic

Awareness Teaching Assistants (26101)

Course Description: This three-hour class is design to provide teacher assistants and aides the basics in early

literacy instruction through a focus on how and why students need solid instruction and reinforcement in phonemic

awareness (the ability to separate and produce speech sounds in words). Participants will learn and practice correct

speech sounds, how to reinforce segmenting and blending words orally, and prepare materials that they can use

with students when they are working in classrooms.

Prerequisites: If you have previously taken this course you may not register for it again.


Facilitator: Mary Meshlovitz,

Location: East HS

Section Title: Supporting Early Literacy: Building a Foundation in Phonemic Awareness Teacher

Assistants

5/16//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142695)

Teaching Assistants

Title: SD-Supporting Early Literacy: Building a Foundation in Phonics

(Teaching Assistants) (29586) Course Description: This three-hour class was design to provide teacher assistants and aides the basics in

early literacy instruction through a focus on how and why students need solid instruction and reinforcement in

phonemic awareness (the ability to separate and produce speech sounds in words). Participants will learn and

practice correct speech sounds, how to reinforce segmenting and blending words orally, and prepare materials that

they can use with students when they are working in classrooms.

Prerequisites: If you have previously taken this course you may not register for it again.


Facilitator:

Location: School 89

Section Title: Supporting Early Literacy: Building a Foundation in Phonics (For Teacher Assistants)

6/13//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142704)

Teaching Assistants

Title: MULT: Cultural Considerations when Working with Multilingual

Learners (28233)

Course Description: This course is design to provide Teacher Aides and Teaching Assistants with an overview of the

common cultural groups in Buffalo Public Schools and the implications for working in the classroom with students as well as

with families.

Prerequisites:


Facilitator: Joanne Fogarassi

Location: East HS

Section Title: MULT: Cultural Considerations for Working with Multilingual Learners

4/6//2019 8:30 PM 11:00 PM (142597)

5/28//2019 8:30 PM 11:00 PM (142702)

Course Description: Participants will learn about trauma, the types of trauma, effects of trauma on development, how

trauma effects children in schools, and how we can support children with trauma. Participants will learn the stress model of

crisis and how to deescalate student behavior at key points along the cycle in order to prevent aggression and/or violence that

occurs when a young person's inability to cope results in a change in behavior. The focus will be dual: supporting the youth

through the current crisis and teaching the youth how to cope more effectively in the future.

Prerequisites:


Facilitator: Daniel Farrell

Location: East HS

Section Title: SSS Trauma Informed Care Part 1 for Teacher Aides and Assistants

4/18//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142734)

Teaching Assistants

Title: SD-TA-Supporting the Culturally Responsive Learning Environment

(For Teacher Assistants) (29586)

Course Description: This class is uniquely design for teacher assistants. Participants will be introduced to the

four high leverage teaching strategies for culturally and linguistically responsive teaching. Participants will explore

how to support student learning and help create and maintain a responsive learning environment.

Prerequisites


Facilitator:

Location: East HS

Section Title: Supporting the Culturally Responsive Learning Environment (For Teacher Assistants)

5/21//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142697)

World Language

Title: SCD-World Language- NYSUT Teacher Rubric 2018-2019 (29459)

Course Description: This course is designed to dip deep into the NYSUT rubric. Participants will review the

NYSUT teaching standards and align the Standards, Indicators, and Elements to best practices in instruction. Participants

will work in groups to review the Standards and develop lists of possible evidence for each of the NYSUT indicators.

Groups will share their possible lists of evidence with the whole group. Participants will also watch video of sample

lessons to practice identifying examples of evidence of the NYSUT teaching rubric in real practice. By the end of the

course it is hoped that participants will have a clear understanding of what building administrators, the state, and district

administrators look for in highly effective teachers, lessons, and classroms.

Prerequisites:

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - CHINESE TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - FRENCH TEACHER; Rec:

Instructional - FRENCH/SPANISH TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - ITALIAN TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - LATIN

TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - REPLACEMENT SPANISH TCH; Rec: Instructional - SPANISH NATIVE

LANGUAGE ARTS; Rec: Instructional - SPANISH TEACHER

Facilitator:

Location:

Section Title: World Language- NYSUT Teacher Rubric 4/11/19

4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142226)

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