NYSAA Required Teacher Training

December 4, 2025

8:30 - 11:30

Online/Zoom

All NYSAA teachers are required to complete annual training for test administration. This training is for teachers that are new to NYSAA, new to their organization, or would like a facilitated refresh. (SAME PD held on different days and/or times. Participants to only sign up for 1 date.)

Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in Science

December 8, 2025

8:00 - 9:00

Asynchronous

In education, critical thinking has long been established as an important transferrable skill. Students will become confident analytical thinkers who can interrogate sources for data collection. During this workshop we will look at what makes a critical thinker and how students can determine the truth behind scientific findings using critical thinking.

Level Up Your Lessons: Game-Based Learning & Review

December 9, 2025

8:30 - 3:00

In-person

Harness the power of friendly competition to make learning and review sessions unforgettable. We will explore how to build and facilitate high-energy games with popular platforms like Kahoot!, Gimkit, and Blooket. Get ready to see your students more engaged than ever before.

Social Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners

December 15, 2025

8:00 - 10:30

Asynchronous

Learn how educators can address the SEL competencies that support all learners, with a focus on the unique needs of multilingual learners, the complexity of their experiences, and the long-standing systemic issues impacting this population.

Recapturing Engagement: Interactive Presentations & Gamification

December 16, 2025

3:00 - 4:00

Online/Zoom

All NYSAA teachers are required to complete annual training for test administration. This training is for teachers that are new to NYSAA, new to their organization, or would like a facilitated refresh. (SAME PD held on different days and/or times. Participants to only sign up for 1 date.)

Using Data to Drive Math Instruction

December 18, 2025

8:30 - 3:00

In-person

This workshop will provide the opportunity to examine multiple forms of student data to inform planning and instruction. We will discuss formative assessment data as well as summative data.