To empower our members in developing inclusive educational environments, each semester we offer multiple weekly sessions, including workshops, legal seminars, panel discussions, and more!

All charter schools are mandated to administer the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) annually to their MLL/ELL students. In this VIRTUAL training, participants will learn the ins and outs of administering the NYSESLAT Speaking subtest and will have the opportunity to norm on scoring student oral responses using the […]

Is your co-teaching stuck in a rut? Are you relying on your "go-to" model a little too often? Come join us for a morning of learning to break out of that pattern! In this session, we'll walk you through the 'how' of implementing over 20 innovative, practical, and clearly defined co-teaching models that will help […]

This afternoon session is designed for coaches who engaged in the morning session and seek more ideas and tools for turn-keying lessons learned. Participants will further explore (and take home a copy of) Susan Fitzell's "Best Practices in Co-Teaching and Collaborative." We will explore different ways to introduce new, high-leverage co-teaching models to co-teachers, consider […]

All charter schools are mandated to administer the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) annually to their MLL/ELL students. In this IN-PERSON training, participants will learn the ins and outs of administering the NYSESLAT Writing subtest. Participants will have the opportunity to norm on scoring the Grades K-12 Writing portions […]

Calling ENL and mainstream educators alike! This interactive session aims to build school-wide capacity and confidence in empowering linguistically diverse learners. Participants will uncover practical, research-backed strategies to scaffold grade-level text across various content areas for MLLs/ELLs. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore proven techniques for differentiating instruction, fostering oral language development, and […]

As MLL/ELL enrollment increases across NYC, creating a culturally and linguistically inclusive school environment becomes even more vital. This SEAT-FREE panel discussion will showcase current MLL/ELL practitioners across NYC and the work they're doing to create a culture of belonging for their MLL/ELL communities. There will also be time for audience Q&A. Attendees will walk […]

Navigating the initial IEP process can be overwhelming for staff, students, and families alike. Make sure you're starting off on the right foot in this two-part series* with INCLUDEnyc. In Part 1, participants will be able to: Understand and explain the steps in the referral process and how to communicate about the process with families […]

Join us for a full day of learning with MLL/ELL expert Daria Witt as she walks participants through instructional moves that teachers can make for their multilingual students that promote an accessible and inclusive learning environment. In the morning, we will explore what meaningful differentiation looks like in a classroom that is wide-ranging in terms […]

We know generally to toggle between radical candor and empathetic understanding in crucial conversations with peers, but we need to be ready with facts and empathy to employ our best leadership qualities in difficult or sure-to-be tricky situations with staff, students, and/or families. This session aims to frame what may be 'difficult' conversations into working […]

In this FULL DAY, IN-PERSON session (Part 1 of 3*), participants will explore the neurobiological impact of trauma on students' psychological, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing, and a framework for the principles of trauma responsive educational practices. School teams will gain a greater understanding of how to recognize the impacts of trauma in students' behaviors and […]