NYSAA Required Teacher Training

February 5, 2026

12:00 - 3:00

Online/Zoom

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

Quick Checks for Understanding: Formative Assessment Tools

February 24, 2026

3:00 - 4:00

Online/Zoom

How can you take a quick pulse of the room without a student poll on a phone? This session is dedicated to formative assessment. We will cover a range of high-tech and low-tech strategies, from sophisticated Google Forms quizzes to innovative tools like Plickers that blend paper cards with a single teacher device.

Developing Digital Escape Rooms Effortlessly with AI

February 25, 2026

8:30 - 11:30

In-person

In this hands-on session, you will use AI to generate a compelling narrative, create challenging riddles and clues for any subject area, and then assemble those elements into an immersive experience using simple tools like Google Forms. Stop spending hours on design and start spending your time watching students engage in the exciting learning adventures you created—effortlessly.

Math Burt: Using Literature to Support Math: High School

February 27, 2026

8:30 - 9:30

Online/Zoom

This workshop will examine popular literature that will support the math standards in the grade band. We will examine activities and mathematics concepts that connect to the literature that students are reading for enjoyment or in ELA to leverage engagement in math instruction.

Math Burst: Using Literature to Support Math: Middle School

February 27, 2026

9:45 - 10:45

Online/Zoom

This workshop will examine popular literature that will support the math standards in the grade band. We will examine activities and mathematics concepts that connect to the literature that students are reading for enjoyment or in ELA to leverage engagement in math instruction.

Math Burst: Using Literature to Support Math: Intermediate

February 27, 2026

11:00 - 12:00

Online/Zoom

This workshop will examine popular literature that will support the math standards in the grade band. We will examine activities and mathematics concepts that connect to the literature that students are reading for enjoyment or in ELA to leverage engagement in math instruction.

Math Burst: Using Literature to Support Math: Primary

February 27, 2026

1:00 - 2:00

Online/Zoom

This workshop will examine popular literature that will support the math standards in the grade band. We will examine activities and mathematics concepts that connect to the literature that students are reading for enjoyment or in ELA to leverage engagement in math instruction.