4/4/2023
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Learning Standards, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 43
Participants will gain an overview of the Learning Standards for Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) at three levels: Career Development, Integrated Learning and Universal Foundation Skills. The training explains how the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential provides students with the opportunities to exit school with a credential based on achievement of work readiness skills. The Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) standards prepare all students (not just students with disabilities) to recognize achievement of their learning standards towards work readiness, knowledge and skills. Intended Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, School Counselors, School Psychologists and other service providers.

Virtual

4/4/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

'Fundamentals of Equity: Exploring Equity & Cultural Responsiveness| Part 1 | Virtual Training| Manhattan RPC Fundamentals of Equity: Exploring Equity & Cultural Responsiveness| Part 2 | Virtual Trai
Spaces Remaining: 42
'Participants will 1. define standard terms and imagery that appear in conversations about equity. Explore the concept of cultural responsiveness through personal, professional, and institutional lenses. 2. Identify initial strengths, challenges, and needs regarding the capacity to implement culturally responsive practices. '

Virtual

4/4/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Next Steps with Specially Designed Instruction Bronx Regional Partnership Center
Spaces Remaining: 18
The Next Steps with Specially Designed Instruction professional development training package is the second in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This advanced level training is intended to further develop participants’ knowledge of specially designed instruction and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning barriers. Participants will be trained on how specially designed instruction is used alongside other instructional strategies and the process of developing appropriate specially designed instruction based on individual student needs and characteristics.

Virtual

4/4/2023
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Leading the IEP Process| Effective Meetings| Virtual Training | Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 84
'Intended Audience: Bronx Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, School Psychologists, CSE/CPSE staff, Administrators of Special Education, Principals, and staff that serve as District Representative. This module addresses the role of the District Representative of the IEP Team and prepares them to oversee the IEP meeting. Participants will be able to utilize facilitator and leadership skills to focus the meeting on the needs of the student, understand regulations that govern IEP meetings, and encourage the student and their parents to participate in a meaningful way. '

Virtual

4/4/2023
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

BSE Series: Lexia Learning Core 5 (Grades K-5)
Spaces Remaining: 8
We are excited to announce that Bilingual Special Education students in District 20 schools will have access to BSE SETSS. Lexia is an online tool that can provide online literacy instruction to support remote instruction. Furthermore, Lexia has embedded language supports that are available to scaffold instruction for English Language Learners. This training is only for bilingual SETSS providers who will be working to support Bilingual Special Education students.

Virtual

4/5/2023
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Testing Accommodations
Spaces Remaining: 30
This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP).

Virtual -Staten Island-District 31

4/5/2023
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

BSE Series: Lexia Learning Core 5 (Grades K-5)
Spaces Remaining: 8
We are excited to announce that Bilingual Special Education students in District 20 schools will have access to BSE SETSS. Lexia is an online tool that can provide online literacy instruction to support remote instruction. Furthermore, Lexia has embedded language supports that are available to scaffold instruction for English Language Learners. This training is only for bilingual SETSS providers who will be working to support Bilingual Special Education students. This training is only for bilingual SETSS providers who will be working to support Bilingual Special Education students.

Virtual

4/18/2023
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

FUNDAMENTALS OF EQUITY | MODULE 2 | Virtual Training | Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 47
'This professional learning package is designed to build a foundational understanding of equity and cultural responsiveness. Overall, the aim is to ensure that participants establish a common vocabulary while beginning to interrogate their personal, professional, and institutional capacity within these two areas. Participants will define common terms and imagery that appear in conversations about equity, explore the concept of cultural responsiveness through personal, professional, and institutional lenses, and identify initial strengths, challenges, and needs regarding the capacity to implement culturally responsive practices. Objectives: -Define common terms and imagery that appear in conversations about equity It is essential to have common definitions within the Partnership so that we are precise in our discussions and clear on our desired outcomes. -Explore the concept of cultural responsiveness through personal, professional, and institutional lenses Culturally responsive teaching is expressly defined through the NYSED CRSE Framework, as well as other foundational texts that anchor the work of the TAP for Equity and the Partnership at large. -In order to effectively implement culturally responsive practices and move toward equitable outcomes for all students, educators must take every opportunity to critically reflect on a personal, professional, and institutional level. -Identify initial strengths, challenges, and needs regarding the capacity to implement culturally responsive practices -Educators have varying levels of exposure to and experience with culturally responsive practice, as a result of their own professional development and their EOs’ efforts to build capacity in this work.

Virtual

4/18/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

LIT-Co-Teaching a Comprehensive Approach| Virtual Live Training |Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 29
The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a foundational understanding of co-teaching as a service delivery model and the six models used to implement it. In New York state the co-teaching model is most often associated with the special education service integrated co-teaching. This model will be covered as well as the use of the co-teaching model among other service providers (e.g. English as a New Language [ENL] teachers, speech-language pathologists, etc.). Variations for use of the models will also be discussed throughout the training.

Virtual

4/18/2023
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Creating the IEP-Part 1 | Virtual Training| Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 80
'This is a 2-part session designed to develop participants' understanding of the components of a quality IEP that provides students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. 4/18/22 and 4/25/22. Participants must attend both days. Participants will: -Deepen their understanding of the components of a quality IEP that provides students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. -Improve the development of IEPs -Develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective SDI resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Intended Audience: Bronx -General and Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Related Service providers, CSE/CPSE staff and Administrators. ' In order to receive complete CTLE credit, both sessions needed to be attended.

Virtual

4/18/2023
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Diploma & Credentials: Options for Students with Disabilities, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 45
This training is to help increase school providers understanding of Diploma and Credentialing options for students with disabilities. This presentation will help them to recognize and identify: 1. The definition of self-determination and its relation to determining individualized diploma and graduation options 2. The credit requirements for graduation in NYS. 3. The Multiple Pathways to Graduation 4 + 1 Option requirements for all students. 4. The appeal eligibility criteria for all students 5. The safety net options for students with disabilities 6. The exiting credentials available in NYS and the requirements for each Intended Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, School Counselors, School Psychologists and other service providers.

Virtual

4/19/2023
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary (Bronx Regional Partnership Center)
Spaces Remaining: 21
This training contains information on the development and provision of an effective exit summary for students. It will cover both the traditional exit summary and the exit summary provided with the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. Expected Outcomes: 1. Analyze the importance of students’ self-determination skills in making the Student Exit Summary a meaningful and relevant document 2. Learn the federal and state requirements for the Student Exit Summary 3. Recognize and identify the required components of the Student Exit Summary 4. Identify a process for the development and issuance of the Student Exit Summary that that is student-centered

Virtual

4/20/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Defining Explicit Instruction as an Evidenced Based Practice and The benefits of Explicit Instruction
Spaces Remaining: 13
This explicit instruction training package is intended to support participants’ knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers’ abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for special education students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction.

Virtual

4/24/2023
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Best Practices in Academic Progress Monitoring: Effective Assessment for Improving Individual Student Outcomes (Part 3)
Spaces Remaining: 41
The purpose of this 3-day training is to provide participants with an overview of what progress monitoring for academics is and how to implement this practice with individual students. Content is applicable to work with all general education students within a tiered model of academic support (e.g., MTSS, RTI) and students receiving special education services. The training covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand the importance and core features of progress monitoring, as well as modeling and practice with feedback on implementing progress monitoring. Participants are given an opportunity for independent work with support from the presenters. ***Part 3 of 3 part series

Virtual -Staten Island-District 31

4/25/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

LIT-Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading Part 1| Virtual Live Training| Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 27
The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. In order to overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. We will take a look at some ineffective practices and why those may not be working, in order to realign our thinking and pedagogy to what is research-based and effective

Virtual

4/25/2023
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Creating the IEP Part 2-| Virtual Training| Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 88
'This is a 2-part session designed to develop participants' understanding of the components of a quality IEP that provides students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants must attend both days. Participants will: -Deepen their understanding of the components of a quality IEP that provides students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. -Improve the development of IEPs -Develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective SDI resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Intended Audience: Bronx -General and Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Related Service providers, CSE/CPSE staff and Administrators. ' In order to receive complete CTLE credit, both sessions needed to be attended. **In order to receive full CTLE credits, registrants MUST attend all sessions.**

Virtual

4/25/2023
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

SET - Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | Part 1 | Virtual Training | Brooklyn RPC
Spaces Remaining: 95
'This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP). - Participants will know the purpose of test accommodations - Participants will define test accommodations - Participants will understand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations '

Virtual

4/26/2023
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Transition Assessments - Four Part Series Parts 1| Virtual Training| Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 19
This training provides an overview of career development theory and the law and regulations requiring transition assessment. A variety of assessments related to each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of Employment/Training, and Independent Living to assist students in developing increased self-awareness and career paths will be explored. Part 1: Transition Assessment - Participants will: • Identify what transition is and why it’s important • Learn basic career development theory • Identify New York state (NYS) regulations related to transition assessment • Identify assessments with ample validity and reliability evidence All registrants need to attend all training sessions in order to receive complete CLTE credit.

Virtual

4/27/2023
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Queens TCAC TTL Meeting #8 Transition Data-Revisiting WBL & Internship Readiness
Spaces Remaining: 241
Transition Team Leader Monthly Meeting Team Leaders will gain knowledge and skills that will support them in implementing best practices in postsecondary planning for students with disabilities. Participants will also learn how to create sustainable structures around transition planning and service delivery at their respective schools.

Virtual

4/27/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Explicit Instruction: An Evidence- Based Practice- The Big ideas of Explicit Instruction and Five Essential Practices Module 3&4
Spaces Remaining: 18
This explicit instruction training package is intended to support participants’ knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers’ abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for special education students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction.

Virtual

4/27/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Staten Island Transition Team Leader Meeting- Revisiting WBL and Internship Readiness
Spaces Remaining: 147
Participants will learn how to create sustainable structures around work-based learning at their respective schools - from programming and document management to the alignment of classroom and workplace experiences and the leveraging of appropriate community-based resources.

Virtual- Microsoft Teams Webinar

4/27/2023
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

'New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities | Virtual Training | Manhattan FACE Center and RPC '
Spaces Remaining: 71
'Assessments are the tests that schools use to measure a student’s progress. In this workshop, we will: Review state assessment options Identify the purpose and structure of NYS Alternative Assessment (NYSAA) Become familiar with the process for determining whether a student is eligible for NYSAA Explore student exit options and how a NYSAA designation impacts postsecondary planning NYC families & professionals are welcome.'

Virtual

4/27/2023
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Introduction to the Behavior Pathway- Module 3, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 64
To accurately observe and understand a child’s challenging behavior and what environmental factors are triggering and maintaining it, school providers and educators need to understand how to utilize the Behavior Pathway. Within the continuum of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the Behavior Pathway is used as an intensive Tier-3 evidenced-based practice and tool. This professional learning series will enable you to define a child’s problem behavior so that any school provider who works with that child can clearly observe and measure that behavior. Participants will also learn how to observe and figure out what environmental factors are triggering, maintaining and/or reinforcing the problem behavior and, to understand what is motivating the child to continue performing that behavior. It is strongly encouraged that Participants attend and participate in all the subsequent modules of Introduction to the Behavior Pathway and the follow up series the Competing Behavior Pathway. Participants will learn about how to identify the different elements of the Behavior Pathway. and the interrelationships between the elements. Participants will also learn about how these interrelationships result in identifying the Function or Motivation of the problem behavior. The Function or students need is utilized to select high leverage behavioral strategies..

4/28/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

SET | Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Practice for Effective and Long-Term Learning | Part 1 | Virtual Training | Brooklyn RPC
Spaces Remaining: 96
'The Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Graduation Rate and Decreasing Dropout package is designed to assist Educational Organizations (EOs) to develop systems and evidence-based practices that are known to enhance successful completion of school for students with disabilities. The outcomes of this training may indicate the need for additional follow-up with coaching for facilitating teams, accessing data, using data effectively to make decisions, selecting appropriate interventions, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of: • available resources aimed at increasing school completion • what data can be used to identify a student’s dropout risk '

Virtual

5/2/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

LIT-Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading Part 2| Virtual Live Training| Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 26
The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. In order to overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. We will take a look at some ineffective practices and why those may not be working, in order to realign our thinking and pedagogy to what is research-based and effective

Virtual

5/2/2023 2:00 PM

Fundamentals of Explicit Instruction, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 97
This presentation will provide Pre-K through 12th grade general and special education teachers an understanding of explicit instruction and Explicit Direct Instruction. Teachers will learn instructional strategies and practice developing an EDI lesson plan.

Virtual

5/3/2023
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Transition Assessments - Four Part Series Part 2| Virtual Training| Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 18
This training provides an overview of career development theory and the law and regulations requiring transition assessment. A variety of assessments related to each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of Employment/Training, and Independent Living to assist students in developing increased self-awareness and career paths will be explored. Part 2: Transition Assessments for Education and Training, Employment, and Independent Living Participants will explore: • Assessments for education and training . Self-Awareness and Career awareness . Assessments that generalize across areas . Assessments for students who want to attend college . Assessments for students who want to immediately enter the workforce • Assessments for employment . Employment assessment applications (app) • Assessments for independent living . Progress monitoring apps All registrants need to attend all training sessions in order to receive complete CLTE credit.

Virtual

5/4/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Practice for Effective and Long -Term Learning | Module 3 & 4Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 20
This explicit instruction training is intended to support participants’ knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers’ abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high-leverage practice that has proven to be effective for special education students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction.

Virtual

5/4/2023
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

The Five Essential Components of Explicit Instruction
Spaces Remaining: 41
'Intended Audience: GENED, SPED, Paraprofessionals, All Related Service Providers and School Administrators. Participants will write effective lesson plans by: -Segmenting Complex Skills -Drawing Student Attention to important Features of the Content -Promote Successful Engagement Systematically Fading Prompts -Provide Opportunities to Respond and Receive Feedback -Create Purposeful Opportunities for Practice'

Virtual

5/9/2023
8:30 AM to 5/17/2023 11:30 AM

'Using the FBA/BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention | VIRTUAL | THREE-PART SERIES | HOSTED BY D22 '
Spaces Remaining: 132
'This three-part series designed for school-level teams, special and general education teachers, school psychologists, social workers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers will provide the theoretical foundation on Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Participants will also develop concrete skills to complete FBAs and identify appropriate behavioral interventions based on the behavior functions identified through the use of the Behavior Pathway. PLEASE NOTE THAT UPON REGISTRATION PARTICIPANTS ARE COMMITTING TO THREE TRAINING DATES: 5/9, 5/10, and 5/17'

Virtual

5/9/2023
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Postsecondary Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism
Spaces Remaining: 133
School-based and borough office staff will explore postsecondary options for students who are classified with an intellectual disability (ID) or Autism. Postsecondary options will include college, vocational programs, independent living and financial independence.

Virtual- Microsoft Teams Webinar

5/9/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

LIT-Identifying and Intensifying Intervention: What to Do and How to Do It| Virtual Live Training| Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 27
Introductory PD on instructional matching: • Participants will be able to identify and differentiate between skill-based, fluency-based, and performance-based interventions • Participants will learn when each of these approaches is appropriate, given the nature of the observed problem. • Participants will learn how to titrate the intensity of intervention to the learner as a response to instruction

Virtual

5/10/2023
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Alternatives to Suspension/ In-Person Training| BRONX Regional Partnership Center
Spaces Remaining: 28
The issue of in and out-of-school suspensions of students, including students with disabilities, who demonstrate escalated classroom behavior, has become controversial and divisive leaving many staff members at odds. This two-day training, is designed for building level administrators, teachers, school psychologists and counselors and is intended to help participants understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family outcomes of students. The training will highlight alternative approaches to discipline that lead to improved student outcomes. Participants will ground themselves in a common understanding of suspension, removal, and discipline, as well as influences, impacts, policies and procedures that contribute to the on-going suspension crisis in schools today. Throughout these two days, participants will learn and explore effective research-based strategies for responding to student behavior and appropriate alternatives to suspension, which have significantly fewer negative impacts on student or family outcomes. Throughout this training there will be a number of resources that will be provided and referenced, so participants should bring their laptops or tablets to access the materials. Expected outcomes: Participants will understanding the purpose of using alternatives to suspension. They will gain knowledge of the recent research on school suspensions, examine scenarios when alternatives to suspension may be used to change behavior, learn how a systemic change on the approach to discipline and problem behavior can affect school climate, and learn about practical, replicable, research-based strategies to use as effective and proactive alternatives to suspension. In order to receive full CLTE credits, all registrants MUST attend all sessions.

1 Fordham Plaza, Room 820

5/10/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Using the FBA/BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Interventions- Part 5/5- Manhattan RPC
Spaces Remaining: 36
Intended Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Social Workers, Psychologists, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals, and Administrators. This five-part professional learning series will help participants build fluency with the science of behavior, which provides the theoretical foundation on which Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) are based. Participants will acquire the skills necessary to conduct an FBA, and create, implement, and progress monitor a BIP. The training will ensure that these skills are align with the New York State Education Department P-12: Office of Special Education regulations, and New York City Chancellor’s Regulations. *PLEASE BE ADVISED, registration and attendance in all five sessions of this professional learning series is strongly recommended.*

Virtual

5/11/2023
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities-Manhattan RPC
Spaces Remaining: 50
The purpose of this training is to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP). Participants will: • know the purpose of test accommodations. • define test accommodations. • understand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations. • recognize that instructional accommodations used in the classroom should be aligned with the testing accommodations provided during assessment. Students will be provided access to and participate in general education curriculum and in courses that will prepare them to take and pass the required examinations. Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Building Principals/Administrators, Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairpersons, Parents/Families

Virtual

5/11/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Practice for Effective and Long-Term Learning | Module 5 - Bronx Regional Partnership Center
Spaces Remaining: 19
This explicit instruction training is intended to support participants’ knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers’ abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high-leverage practice that has proven to be effective for special education students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction.

Virtual

5/12/2023

Secondary Great Leaps Reading Fluency: A 2-Session Training Opportunity
Spaces Remaining: 81
Great Leaps Reading Fluency is a research-based program that was designed to support students struggling with decoding and fluency, the ability to read accurately, quickly and with appropriate expression and phrasing. Through 1:1 tutorial instruction, 15 minutes daily, 3-5x weekly, students reliably make remarkable fluency gains. This training is open to paraprofessionals, general and special education teachers, speech and language pathologists, or anyone who has GL materials and wants to learn how to immediately implement. There will be two sessions. In the first, you will learn how to appropriately identify students who will benefit, how to administer the placement assessments to target your instructional sequence, and how to keep track of data. In the second session, we will spend more time practicing instruction so that you can begin working with students and monitoring progress. We will NOT be able to provide materials, so please be sure to come prepared with the Reading Fluency 6-8 and 9-12 Instructor and Student materials, which are available in ShopDOE: New York City Public Schools Board of Education FAMIS approved materials. Prices include shipping and handling. Please allow 10-14 business days for materials to be received. Vendor Code: DIA085000 Contract Number: 7000603

5/16/2023
8:45 AM to 2:20 PM

Classroom Management 2-Day 5/15 & 5/16
Spaces Remaining: 29
This 2-day training is designed for PreK-12th grade educators who would like more information on positive behavior support– classroom management strategies including: 1) arranging the physical environment, 2) defining, teaching, and acknowledging expectations and rules, 3) defining and teaching classroom procedures and routines, 4) active supervision, 5) behavior specific praise, 6) response strategies for inappropriate behavior, 7) class-wide group contingencies, 8) multiple opportunities to respond. Must attend both days to receive CTLE credit.

Richmondtown Library

5/16/2023
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Agency 101 | Virtual Training | Manhattan RPC
Spaces Remaining: 48
This package intends to provide an overview of the various adult service agencies available in New York State (NYS) and the different types of services they provide. The package is intended to be updated by regions to include regional contact information and can be provided in collaboration with the various adult service agencies.

Virtual

5/16/2023
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

USING THE COMPETING BEHAVIOR PATHWAY TO IDENTIFY INTERVENTIONS- Day 1 of 2- Virtual Training – BROOKLYN Regional Partnership Center
Spaces Remaining: 99
This professional learning opportunity is the first of two sessions on understanding and using the competing behavior pathway to identify appropriate supportive behavioral interventions. **Please note: Participants should register for Day 2 (6/8/23). This professional learning opportunity is designed for District and School level teams, General and Special Education teachers, related service providers, social workers, psychologists, guidance counselors, and paraprofessionals. Participants will learn each of the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway to understand what environmental factors are triggering, maintaining and/or reinforcing the problem behavior, as well as learn to identify a function-based replacement behavior, and explicitly teach and reinforce the new socially appropriate behavior.

Virtual

5/16/2023
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Fundamentals of Explicit Instruction, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 98
This presentation will provide Pre-K through 12th grade general and special education teachers an understanding of explicit instruction and Explicit Direct Instruction. Teachers will learn instructional strategies and practice developing an EDI lesson plan.

Virtual

5/17/2023
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Transition Assessments - Four Part Series Part 4 | Virtual Training| Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 20
This training provides an overview of career development theory and the law and regulations requiring transition assessment. A variety of assessments related to each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of Employment/Training, and Independent Living to assist students in developing increased self-awareness and career paths will be explored. Part 4: Transition Assessment for Students with Significant Disabilities (Optional) Participants will: • Learn research that supports transition assessments for students with significant disabilities • Use transition assessments for students with significant disabilities • Learn to use transition assessment results for students with significant disabilities for transition planning. All registrants need to attend all training sessions in order to receive complete CLTE credit.

Virtual

5/18/2023
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Role of WBL in Transition Planning for CTE Students with IEPs
Spaces Remaining: 148
CTE educators will learn about the connections between transition planning and work-based learning including the CDOS curriculum, CDOS credential requirements, transition assessments, the coordinated set of transition activities, measurable postsecondary goals and specifically how WBL can support students’ attainment of their postsecondary goals.

Virtual- Microsoft Teams Webinar

5/18/2023
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Using the Competing Behavior Pathway to Identify Interventions- Module 1, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 72
In the “Introduction to the Behavior Pathway: The Basis for Understanding Behavior and Behavior Supports” training, participants learned how to accurately observe and understand a child’s challenging behavior, what environmental factors are triggering, maintaining and/or reinforcing it, and why the child is engaging in the behavior. This professional learning series will build upon that content to enable you to complete the Competing Behavior Pathway tool which helps educators and school providers to then identify and develop Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) intervention strategies for children in need of Tier-3 intensive behavioral support interventions. We further discuss the importance of the contextual fit of these interventions because it takes a team approach to develop and implement a PTR plan and to ensure that it will be implemented with fidelity. Participants will learn how to select function-based behavioral strategies, how to implement the strategies to fidelity and how to progress monitor PTR behavioral strategies to determine student learning and growth.

Virtual

5/23/2023
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

SET - Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | Part 1 | Virtual Training | Brooklyn RPC
Spaces Remaining: 25
'This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP). - Participants will know the purpose of test accommodations - Participants will define test accommodations - Participants will understand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations '

Virtual

5/23/2023
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 49
This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Participants will: -know the purpose of test accommodations. -define test accommodations. -understand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations. -recognize that instructional accommodations used in the classroom should be aligned with the testing accommodations provided during assessment.

Virtual

5/23/2023
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Agency 101-Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Services
Spaces Remaining: 97
'This overview of primary adult services is meant to increase school provider’s abilities to assist students and families with appropriate, available referral options and process. Intended Audience: Families, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, School Counselors, School Psychologists and other service providers. '

Virtual- Microsoft Teams Webinar

5/25/2023
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Manhattan May 2023 TTL Meeting
Spaces Remaining: 139
Transition Team Leaders will gain knowledge and skills that will support them in implementing best practices in postsecondary planning for students with disabilities. Participants will also learn how to create sustainable structures around transition planning and service delivery at their respective schools.

Virtual- Microsoft Teams Webinar

5/25/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Alternatives to Suspensions- Part 1/3- Manhattan RPC
Spaces Remaining: 64
Intended Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Social Workers, Psychologists, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals, and Administrators. This three-part professional learning series is intended to help participants understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family outcomes of students. Participants will develop a common understanding of suspension, removal, and discipline, as well as influences, impacts, policies and procedures that contribute to the on-going suspension crisis in schools today. Additionally, we will explore effective research-based strategies for responding to student behavior and appropriate alternatives to suspension. *PLEASE BE ADVISED, registration and attendance in all three sessions of this professional learning series is strongly recommended.*

Virtual

5/25/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Staten Island Transition Team Leader Meeting- Preparing for Postsecondary Options
Spaces Remaining: 144
During this session, Transition Team Leaders will gain knowledge and skills that will support them in implementing best practices in postsecondary planning for students with disabilities. They will do so by identifying the postsecondary pathways that students may pursue, aligning their college and career readiness initiatives to increase postsecondary preparedness and building awareness around available resources.

Virtual- Microsoft Teams Webinar

5/30/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

LIT-Universal Screening: Best Practices in Screening for Academic Deficits Part 1| Virtual Live Training| Bronx RPC
Spaces Remaining: 24
Introductory PD on Universal Screening Overview: The purpose of this training is to provide participants with an overview of what universal screening is and how to adopt this practice in their schools. At the conclusion of this training, participants should be able to: 1. Define universal screening 2. Describe the purpose of universal screening 3. Describe the features of a high-quality universal screening measure 4. Identify tools to guide them in selecting a universal screening measure 5. Describe ways in which data from a universal screening measure can be used

Virtual

5/31/2023
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities | Bronx Regional Partnership Center
Spaces Remaining: 23
This professional development package describes the Diploma and Graduation types that are available to New York state students. Targeted audience including but not limited to, general and special education administrators, special education teachers, school counselors, school psychologists and other related service providers. Participants will recognize and identify: The definition of self-determination and its relation to determining individualized diploma and graduation options The credit requirements for graduation in NYS The Multiple Pathways to Graduation 4 + 1 Option requirements for all students

Virtual

6/1/2023
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM

Leading the IEP Process Module 10: Effective IEP Meetings, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 26
The District Representative serves as the individual who oversees the meeting to ensure it is conducted consistent with legal requirements and in a manner that promotes the meaningful participation of all members, including the student’s parents. Managing difficult meetings requires that a District Representative utilizes certain skills, focuses the discussion of the IEP team, and helps to build consensus among all IEP team members. This training is intended for administrators, general and special education teachers, psychologists, social workers and guidance counselors. Objectives: • Understand facilitator and leadership skills to keep the focus of the IEP Team on the needs of the student • Identify strategies to encourage the student’s parents to participate in a meaningful way at the IEP meeting • Implement procedures needed to be put in place in your district/school to support positive outcomes at IEP meetings

Virtual

6/5/2023
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators
Spaces Remaining: 47
This training is intended to further develop administrator’s knowledge of SDI and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address learning barriers. Administrators will be able to define SDI, recognize how to differentiate SDI from general education, identify what SDI looks like in the classroom setting, and gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.

Virtual -Staten Island-District 31

6/6/2023
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 50
This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Participants will: -know the purpose of test accommodations. -define test accommodations. -understand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations. -recognize that instructional accommodations used in the classroom should be aligned with the testing accommodations provided during assessment.

Virtual

6/7/2023
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Explicit Vocabulary Instruction, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 50
This is a three-part series Professional Development on embedding Explicit Vocabulary Instruction into primarily Tier I instruction. The Professional Learning Opportunity is from 9:00AM-11:00AM on the following dates: • Part 1: June 7, 2023 • Part 2: June 14, 2023 • Part 3: June 21, 2023 Intended Audience: Literacy Specialists; Special Education Teachers; General Education Teachers; School Psychologists; Principals, Assistant Principals 'At the conclusion of this series, • Participants will be able to explain the importance of robust vocabulary instruction for students in the elementary grades. • Participants will understand how explicit instruction can be applied to vocabulary instruction. • Participants will be able to describe key features of vocabulary instruction and identify ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction into different parts of the school day.'

Virtual

6/7/2023
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Student Directed IEP for Professionals Four part series: Part 4 (Bronx RPC)
Spaces Remaining: 24
Participants in this series will be part of a think tank with like-minded educators. Self-determination and its benefits provide the foundation for the ideas and resources shared to support students with disabilities at all grade levels to increase their participation in IEP development, implementation, and CSE participation. Networking and brainstorming with colleagues from other EOs and national resources are provided. Participants will identify: •The components and research that support self-determination instruction and the student-directed approach. •Materials and resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination & how to reflect these skills in the IEP. •Self-determination assessments to assist in obtaining the individualized information to build student skills. •Considerations for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students and families. •That each individual’s journey to self-determination begins at birth and continues throughout their lifespan. •Considerations for use of assistive technology and other logistics that will impact the celebration on Meeting 4. •Participants will receive/provide peer support and resources to aid in the delivery of self-determination instruction. •Participants will receive/provide peer support and resources to assist in the implementation of the student-directed approach. •Identify various pieces of documentation to be completed and submitted to measure the impact of their work. **In order to receive full CTLE credit all registrants MUST attend all sessions.**

Virtual

6/8/2023
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Introduction to Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education. Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 47
This package is intended to introduce participants to foundational elements of cultural responsiveness and explore the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework. In doing so, it is meant to facilitate connections between Cultural Responsiveness and meeting the needs of students with disabilities, while also providing an opportunity for critical reflection on the extent to which culturally responsive practices are present within their Educational Organization(s). Objectives: ? Explore foundational elements of culture and Culturally Responsive Education ? Reflect on personal culture and experiences ? Become familiar with the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education framework

Virtual

6/8/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Alternatives to Suspensions- Part 2/3- Manhattan RPC
Spaces Remaining: 68
Intended Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Social Workers, Psychologists, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals, and Administrators. This three-part professional learning series is intended to help participants understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family outcomes of students. Participants will develop a common understanding of suspension, removal, and discipline, as well as influences, impacts, policies and procedures that contribute to the on-going suspension crisis in schools today. Additionally, we will explore effective research-based strategies for responding to student behavior and appropriate alternatives to suspension. *PLEASE BE ADVISED, registration and attendance in all three sessions of this professional learning series is strongly recommended.*

Virtual

6/8/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Dimensions of Equity in Education | Part 2 | Virtual Training | Manhattan RPC
Spaces Remaining: 48
' 1. Educators will come away understanding concepts of equity, culture and socio-cultural awareness in EOs. Educators will review portions of the NYSED CRSE Framework to internalize culturally responsive-sustaining mindsets and practices in the classroom with students and families related to discipline procedures, family engagement, and diversity in curriculum. 2. Educators will also be grounded in the goals of culturally responsive pedagogy in terms of fostering independent learning and rigor through providing responsive scaffolds for marginalized student groups. 3. Administrators and leadership will understand the importance of equity, culture, and socio-cultural awareness in terms of educator development and support. Administrators and EO leadership will consider the role of setting goals around CRSE practices and mindsets. '

Virtual

6/8/2023
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

'USING THE COMPETING BEHAVIOR PATHWAY TO IDENTIFY INTERVENTIONS- Day 2 of 2- Virtual Training – BROOKLYN Regional Partnership Center '
Spaces Remaining: 99
This professional learning opportunity is the first of two sessions on understanding and using the competing behavior pathway to identify appropriate supportive behavioral interventions. **Please note: Participants should register for Day 1 (5/16/23). This professional learning opportunity is designed for District and School level teams, General and Special Education teachers, related service providers, social workers, psychologists, guidance counselors, and paraprofessionals. Participants will learn each of the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway to understand what environmental factors are triggering, maintaining and/or reinforcing the problem behavior, as well as learn to identify a function-based replacement behavior, and explicitly teach and reinforce the new socially appropriate behavior.

Virtual

6/13/2023
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

SET - Promoting Self-Determination for Transitioning Students - Part 1 - Virtual Training | Brooklyn RPC
Spaces Remaining: 25
'Self-Determination is a research-based predictor of post-school success in the areas of education, employment, and independent living. The purpose of this training is to foster and support the development of self-determination skills for students of all ages utilizing a collaborative school and family approach. It provides participants with foundational concepts, resources, and strategies to implement and incorporate practices that promote the development of self-determination throughout a student’s day and across all ages. The goals of this training are to ensure that participants will: 1. Recognize and identify the definition of self-determination and the elements that comprise self-determination 2. Access and utilize materials and resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination throughout the transition planning process '

Virtual

6/14/2023
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Testing Accommodations
Spaces Remaining: 49
This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP).

Virtual -Staten Island-District 31

6/15/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Alternatives to Suspensions- Part 3/3- Manhattan RPC
Spaces Remaining: 66
Intended Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Social Workers, Psychologists, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals, and Administrators. This three-part professional learning series is intended to help participants understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family outcomes of students. Participants will develop a common understanding of suspension, removal, and discipline, as well as influences, impacts, policies and procedures that contribute to the on-going suspension crisis in schools today. Additionally, we will explore effective research-based strategies for responding to student behavior and appropriate alternatives to suspension. *PLEASE BE ADVISED, registration and attendance in all three sessions of this professional learning series is strongly recommended.*

Virtual

6/15/2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Staten Island Transition Team Leader Meeting- Review Transition Data & Close out the Year
Spaces Remaining: 145
This session will serve as an opportunity to progress monitor the effectiveness of school-based systems and structures in supporting measurable postsecondary goal setting and attainment for students with IEPs or 504s. Participants will analyze a variety of data to reflect on transition planning strengths and struggles within their learning community and begin planning for SY 2023-24.

Virtual- Microsoft Teams Webinar

6/15/2023
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM

The Educational Benefit IEP Reflection: Strategies for Improving Education Programs and Decision Making at the Committee on Special Education and IEP Teams, Queens RPC
Spaces Remaining: 26
The Educational Benefit IEP Reflection: Strategies for Improving Education Programs and Decision Making at the Committee on Special Education and IEP Teams professional development training package is intended to build awareness that student growth should be reflected across multiple years of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Furthermore, it is intended to guide participants to the realization that throughout the IEP there should be indicators of how the student learns, what their needs are, and the specialized instruction that their disability requires. This training is intended for administrators, general and special education teachers, psychologists, social workers and guidance counselors. Objectives: • Participants will learn the historical context around Educational Benefit. • Participants will understand what constitutes Educational Benefit. • Participants will perform a replicable process for reviewing IEPs

Virtual

6/21/2023
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Day 3 Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention| In-Person Training| BRONX Regional Partnership Center
Spaces Remaining: 14
'***NOTE: This is a 3-day In-Person training, participants are expected to attend ALL sessions. *** Description Intended Audience: Implementation Teams consisting of (General and Special Education Teachers, Social Workers, Psychologists, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals, and Administrators). This series focuses on understanding the FBA, BIP and Progress Monitoring process as it relates to the NYS Part 200 regulations. The goals of this series are: to understand the Behavior Pathway and build fluency with the theoretical foundations on which FBAs and BIPs are based (i.e., the behavioral pathway). Learn how to conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), understanding and developing the skills necessary to complete the FBA; learn the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway (CBP) from which to develop the BIP. How to use a Competing Behavior Pathway to Develop the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), identifying interventions based upon the Competing Behavior Pathway. And, finally, learn how to implement and progress monitor the Behavior Intervention Plan, developing the skills necessary to 1) ensure the BIP is implemented with fidelity and 2) progress monitor a student’s response to the plan regarding changes in both the problem and replacement/desired behaviors. Day 1: • Regulations, • Teaming, • Behavior Pathway • Hypothesis Day 2: • Indirect Data Collection • Desired and Replacement Behavior • Behavior Intervention Strategies Day 3: • Progress Monitoring of Outcomes and Fidelity of Implementation • Direct Data Collection'

1 Fordham Plaza, Room 820

6/22/2023
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Queens TCAC TTL Meeting #10 Review Transition Data-Close out the year
Spaces Remaining: 243
Transition Team Leader Monthly Meeting Team Leaders will gain knowledge and skills that will support them in implementing best practices in postsecondary planning for students with disabilities. Participants will also learn how to create sustainable structures around transition planning and service delivery at their respective schools.

Virtual

1/8/2024
to 7/17/2030

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