Professional Learning

The fall catalog is now available! Registration (for Tonawanda and Grand Island teachers only) is now open and closes September 30. Please remember you must also follow your district's registration polices in addition to our registration form (i.e. PDP and course approval).

The NYS Teacher Centers statewide organization also offers additional free programs. Please feel free to check them out!

All courses in our catalog are completely online and asynchronous, except for 7 Mighty Moves. There is no set time to log on to the course. Tasks for each will need to be completed during the date range specified and will involve collaborative online dialogue. Please contact Cheryl Herman, cherman@onboces.org, with any questions. *Please note that the Teacher Center is no longer providing books for the studies, except for 7 Mighty Moves. 

Rerouting: Resilience Tools & Tactics online book study (K-12):

During this study, we will dive into Duncan Kirkwood's book and examine strategies focused on giving you the life you want. Learn how to identify and eliminate problems while overcoming setbacks. Together we will explore the skills of resiliency and mental toughness. 

10/6-10/24/25, 15 hours, Amy McMann

Growing Language and Literacy online book study (K-12):

In this book study, teachers will read Growing Language and Literacy by Andrea Honigsfeld (K–6 or 7–12 edition). With practical, research-based strategies, participants will explore ways to support multilingual learners at all proficiency levels through culturally sustaining pedagogy, scaffolding, and peer interaction. Teachers will reflect on real classroom examples and identify steps to strengthen instruction and build academic language across content areas. 

10/8-10/29/25, 15 ELL CTLE hours, Katie Leven

Anxious Generation Part 1 online book study (K-12):

In Part 1, participants will explore the first half of Jonathan Haidt's NY Times bestseller, focusing on the challenges facing today's youth. They will examine the metaphor of growing up on Mars, societal barriers to healthy development, and the role of play-based upbringing versus phone-centric culture. Participants will analyze the gendered impact of social media on adolescents, gaining a deeper understanding of issues shaping this anxious generation. *Part 2 will be offered in the winter. 10/27-11/17/25, 15 hours, Mike Bollinger

Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning online book study (K-12):

This book by renowned authors, Hattie, Fisher, Frey, and Almarode, is your all access pass to the evidence, strategies, implementation, and evaluation that has the greatest potential to accelerate student learning. Join us as we collaborate in this journey to improve our practices and intensify learning! 11/3-11/23/25, 15 hours, Tina Oddy

7 Mighty Moves IN-PERSON collaborative book study (P-5):

Are you looking for fresh, practical, and research-based ways to strengthen your reading instruction? Lindsay Kemeny’s 7 Mighty Moves offers simple yet powerful shifts that can transform how we support students as they become confident, skilled readers. In our after-school book study, we’ll dive into one “mighty move” each week, explore real classroom applications, and carve out work time to plan how to bring these strategies directly into our teaching. 

DATES IN LINKED FLYER, first session 9/24 3:35-4pm, 15 hours, Nicole Vicki (books provided)

From Worksheets to Wow—Canva Makes Teaching Creative (K-12) SELF-PACED ONLINE:

Say goodbye to boring worksheets! In this self-paced Canva course, you’ll learn step-by-step how to design engaging presentations, interactive worksheets, and classroom displays—no experience needed. Perfect for beginners, you’ll also discover ways to help students create their own projects. By the end, you’ll have ready-to-use materials and the confidence to keep designing all year long. Course open from 10/1-11/30/25, 15 hours, Deanna Przepiora