Numeracy Brief: Assessment of and for Student Learning

November 3, 2025

1:00 - 2:00

Online/Zoom

This workshop will cover the topic of Assessment of student learning, based on the NYSED Numeracy Brief # 5. Why do we assess? How do we assess? What should assessments look like? What should they contain? What information should we expect to get from the results of an assessment? Does learning end when the assessment is over? We will discuss all of these questions, and how the Numeracy Brief applies to your classroom.

Introduction to Google Vids: Effortless AI Video Creation

November 5, 2025

3:00 - 4:00

Online/Zoom

Discover the future of classroom communication with Google Vids, the new AI-powered video creation tool in Google Workspace. This one-hour session is designed for educators who want to create compelling instructional videos, project guides, and announcements without the steep learning curve of traditional editing software.

Participants will explore how to use AI to generate scripts from a simple prompt, build a storyboard, and source stock video, images, and music automatically. You will learn how to record your own voiceover or choose a realistic AI-generated one. Leave this session ready to produce professional-quality videos that captivate students and enhance your lessons in a fraction of the time.

Transform Your Lessons with Curipod: Interactive Learning Made Easy

November 6, 2025

3:00 - 4:00

Online/Zoom

Move beyond static presentations and create truly dynamic, engaging learning experiences with Curipod. This one-hour session will introduce you to an AI-powered platform designed to boost student participation through interactive polls, word clouds, drawings, and Q&As.

We are thrilled to be joined by Polly Lenihan from the Curipod team, who will provide expert insights and guidance.

This is a hands-on, build-along session where you will create your own interactive activity from start to finish. You will leave this workshop with a complete, ready-to-use Curipod lesson to implement in your classroom immediately.

The Best Ways to Implement Co-teaching Practices

November 12, 2025

8:30 - 3:00

In-person

Co-teaching is a collaborative approach to instruction. This workshop will look at the different techniques/strategies to the best co-teaching practices. Teachers will dive into the intricacies of teaching and learning for students. Bring your co-teacher with you, if you have one.

Flint AI: Revolutionizing the Classroom

November 12, 2025

3:00 - 4:00

Online/Zoom

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can transform your instructional practices and streamline your workflow. This one-hour introductory session will explore Flint AI, a powerful tool designed to support educators in personalizing learning, generating creative lesson materials, and providing timely student feedback.

Joined by special guests from the Flint AI development team, participants will get a firsthand look at the platform's key features. You will learn practical strategies for leveraging AI to enhance student engagement and reclaim valuable planning time. Leave this session with the confidence and knowledge to begin integrating AI into your classroom immediately.

Fostering Collaboration Without Phones: Digital Tools for Group Work

November 18, 2025

3:00 - 4:00

Online/Zoom

Worried about losing the collaborative buzz of students quickly sharing ideas or co-creating on their devices? This workshop focuses on district-approved platforms that foster rich collaboration. We'll dive into real-time document editing, virtual whiteboards, and structured brainstorming tools that keep students engaged and accountable.

AI for the Busy Teacher: Your New AI Assistant

November 19, 2025

12:00 - 3:00

In-person

Discover how AI can save you hours of prep time. Learn to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and MagicSchool.ai to generate lesson plans, differentiate materials for various reading levels, create rubrics, write exemplar texts, and provide targeted student feedback. The focus is on efficiency and augmenting, not replacing, the art of teaching.

NYSAA Required Teacher Training

November 20, 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.)

Numeracy Brief: Curriculum

November 20, 2025

8:30 - 9:30

Online/Zoom

This workshop will discuss the contents of the NYSED Numeracy Brief # 7: Understanding, Using, and Modifying Curriculum Materials. We will look at how to maintain the integrity of the curriculum materials that teachers are using in their classrooms while ensuring that their instructional time "fits" the requirements of the materials. We will be referencing the NYSED Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards as well as the Performance Level Descriptions to determine the high-leverage components of the curriculum.

Math Burst: Retention and Recall

November 24, 2025

1:00 - 2:00

Online/Zoom

This workshop will examine the limitations of working memory, and will provide research-based suggestions to help students recall and retain information.

AI-Powered Adventures: Build a Digital Escape Room with Gemini and Forms

November 25, 2025

3:00 - 4:00

Online/Zoom

Unlock a new level of student engagement by turning any lesson into an interactive digital escape room. This one-hour, hands-on workshop will show you how to use a chatbot like Gemini to do the heavy lifting of content creation, from brainstorming a compelling storyline to generating challenging puzzles and clever riddles for any subject area.

Participants will learn how to write effective prompts to get high-quality content from the AI and then structure that content in a tool like Google Forms to build a fully functional escape room. You will leave this session with a repeatable process to create immersive learning experiences that save you hours of prep time.