Summer 2026 Professional Development Offerings
Summer 2026 Professional Development Offerings
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Agency in Action
Agency in Action
Date: Monday, July 6th - July 31st
Workshop Style: Asynchronous
Description: Agency in Action is a month-long online professional development experience in which teachers will have the opportunity to earn badges each week by completing short, asynchronous tasks. Agency in Action is aligned with NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate. The course centers on designing learning experiences that foster student ownership, voice, and independence. Throughout the month, participants will explore instructional strategies and digital practices that support key Portrait of a Graduate competencies, including initiative, self-direction, collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability. Educators will engage in reflection and hands-on application as they examine how intentional classroom design, such as opportunities for choice, goal-setting, feedback, and reflection, can empower students to take an active role in their learning. By emphasizing practical, sustainable shifts in instructional practice, Agency in Action supports teacher growth while helping develop learners who are prepared to succeed in future academic, career, and life experiences.
AI Pulse: Real-Time Insights for Educators
AI Pulse: Real-Time Insights for Educators
Date: Tuesday, July 7th
Time: 3:30-4:00 pm
Workshop Style: Live Webinar
Join us for AI Pulse: Real-Time Insights for Educators, an informative 30-minute webinar series designed to keep you at the forefront of generative AI in education. Held once monthly, this quick, impactful session will highlight AI in the news, relevant concepts, and pertinent strategies that can be applied in your classroom or school environment. Whether you're looking to enhance your teaching with AI, expand your knowledge of the AI landscape, or explore innovative ways to support understanding of AI concepts in your school environment, AI Pulse delivers practical insights that educators and district leaders can apply right away. Stay on the forefront of the ever-evolving world of generative AI in education with this webinar series. Please consult with your district administration before using any software or product shared during these trainings. The software and products being shared can be optioned through the MORIC; however, prior approval for professional and/or student usage should always be cleared through your district's administration first.
Using NYS 3-8 Assessment Data
Using NYS 3-8 Assessment Data
Date: Tuesday, July 28th
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am
Workshop Style: Live Webinar
Sign up for NYS 3-8 Assessment Data
Instructional learning standards data from the 3-8 2026 NYS Assessments are available in printable reports and in the Regional Student Data Dashboard. Join Brittany Gaffney this summer/fall to learn where to find and how to use NYS Assessment data to inform your instructional planning process for the 26-27 school year. In this session, participants will learn how to unpack the instructional data reports and frequently assessed standards resources. Participants will also engage with data-informed data practice templates needed to support the instructional planning process.
AI Literacy You Can SEE: Safely, Ethically, and Effectively Guiding Digital Citizents
AI Literacy You Can SEE: Safely, Ethically, and Effectively Guiding Digital Citizents
Date: Monday, August 3rd - 28th
Workshop Style: Asynchronous
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how information is created, shared, and understood, with schools experiencing this shift in real time. AI Literacy You Can SEE: Safely, Ethically, & Effectively Guiding Digital Citizens is a four-week asynchronous course designed to help educators, administrators, and instructional coaches build a strong foundation in traditional digital citizenship and generative AI through developing a personalized plan for responsibly integrating AI literacy into their classrooms, schools, or districts. Through hands-on exploration, thoughtful reflection, and practical planning, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to guide students in using AI safely, ethically, and effectively. August 3-28, 2026
AI Pulse: Real-Time Insights for Educators
AI Pulse: Real-Time Insights for Educators
Date: Tuesday, August 4th
Time: 3:30-4:00 pm
Workshop Style: Live Webinar
Join us for AI Pulse: Real-Time Insights for Educators, an informative 30-minute webinar series designed to keep you at the forefront of generative AI in education. Held once monthly, this quick, impactful session will highlight AI in the news, relevant concepts, and pertinent strategies that can be applied in your classroom or school environment. Whether you're looking to enhance your teaching with AI, expand your knowledge of the AI landscape, or explore innovative ways to support understanding of AI concepts in your school environment, AI Pulse delivers practical insights that educators and district leaders can apply right away. Stay on the forefront of the ever-evolving world of generative AI in education with this webinar series. Please consult with your district administration before using any software or product shared during these trainings. The software and products being shared can be optioned through the MORIC; however, prior approval for professional and/or student usage should always be cleared through your district's administration first.
Tech Tasting: Practical STEAM Integration with NY Inspires
Tech Tasting: Practical STEAM Integration with NY Inspires
Date: Friday, August 21st
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Jefferson Lewis BOCES Admin Building
Workshop Style: In-person workshop
Stop wondering which tech works for your classroom and start experimenting! Our Tech Tasting is a beginner friendly workshop where you can test-drive Sphero robots, micro: bits, and more in a low-pressure environment. You will gain hands-on experience while learning to map specific STEAM activities to your grade-level standards and the strands of the NY Inspires Portrait of a Graduate. Throughout the session, you'll collaborate with Model Schools specialists to discuss implementation strategies and learn how to reserve equipment from our lending library to infuse your next project with experiential learning. Designed for the tech-curious beginner, this session provides the tools and community support needed to turn state-wide initiatives into daily classroom success.
Using NYS 3-8 Assessment Data
Using NYS 3-8 Assessment Data
Date: Tuesday, August 25th
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Jefferson Lewis BOCES Admin Building Conference Room C
Workshop Style: In-person workshop
Sign up for NYS 3-8 Assessment Data
Instructional learning standards data from the 3-8 2026 NYS Assessments are available in printable reports and in the Regional Student Data Dashboard. Join Brittany Gaffney this summer/fall to learn where to find and how to use NYS Assessment data to inform your instructional planning process for the 26-27 school year. In this session, participants will learn how to unpack the instructional data reports and frequently assessed standards resources. Participants will also engage with data-informed data practice templates needed to support the instructional planning process.
Using NYS Regent Assessment Data
Using NYS Regent Assessment Data
Date: Thursday, August 27th
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Jefferson Lewis BOCES Admin Building Conference Room C
Workshop Style: In-person workshop
Sign up for NYS Regent Assessment Data
Instructional learning standards data from the 2026 NYS Assessments (Regents) are available in printable reports and in the Regional Student Data Dashboard. Join Brittany Gaffney this summer/fall to learn where to find and how to use NYS Assessment data to inform your instructional planning process for the 26-27 school year. In this session, participants will learn how to unpack the instructional data reports and frequently assessed standards resources. Participants will also engage with data-informed data practice templates needed to support the instructional planning process.
AI Pulse: Real-Time Insights for Educators
AI Pulse: Real-Time Insights for Educators
Date: Tuesday, September 15th
Time: 3:30-4:00 pm
Workshop Style: Live Webinar
Join us for AI Pulse: Real-Time Insights for Educators, an informative 30-minute webinar series designed to keep you at the forefront of generative AI in education. Held once monthly, this quick, impactful session will highlight AI in the news, relevant concepts, and pertinent strategies that can be applied in your classroom or school environment. Whether you're looking to enhance your teaching with AI, expand your knowledge of the AI landscape, or explore innovative ways to support understanding of AI concepts in your school environment, AI Pulse delivers practical insights that educators and district leaders can apply right away. Stay on the forefront of the ever-evolving world of generative AI in education with this webinar series. Please consult with your district administration before using any software or product shared during these trainings. The software and products being shared can be optioned through the MORIC; however, prior approval for professional and/or student usage should always be cleared through your district's administration first.
Tech Tasting: Practical STEAM Integration with NY Inspires
Tech Tasting: Practical STEAM Integration with NY Inspires
Date: Friday, September 25th
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Madison Oneida BOCES - Triplexus 105
Workshop Style: In-person workshop
Stop wondering which tech works for your classroom and start experimenting! Our Tech Tasting is a beginner friendly workshop where you can test-drive Sphero robots, micro: bits, and more in a low-pressure environment. You will gain hands-on experience while learning to map specific STEAM activities to your grade-level standards and the strands of the NY Inspires Portrait of a Graduate. Throughout the session, you'll collaborate with Model Schools specialists to discuss implementation strategies and learn how to reserve equipment from our lending library to infuse your next project with experiential learning. Designed for the tech-curious beginner, this session provides the tools and community support needed to turn state-wide initiatives into daily classroom success.
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