NYC Charter School Center – Training Room

Who is grading assessments? How are we passing out materials? When can students use the bathroom? How will we respond to misbehavior? “ By discussing these issues prior to co-teaching, teachers find that they can make decisions about how they will jointly run the class” says Wendy Murawski. In this workshop, co-teaching pairs will have time to share and discuss their expectations of their roles, responsibilities, and classroom policies and routines. Participants will leave this workshop united to begin co-teaching…

In the first workshop of our co-teaching series, pairs will get to know each other and lay the foundation for their partnership. Participants will compare working styles, preferences, and areas of expertise. Pairs will also create a shared vision for their co-taught classroom, explore resources, and create next steps. Presenter: Corey Green

Who is grading assessments? How are we passing out materials? When can students use the bathroom? How will we respond to misbehavior? “ By discussing these issues prior to co-teaching, teachers find that they can make decisions about how they will jointly run the class” says Wendy Murawski. In this workshop, co-teaching pairs will have time to share and discuss their expectations of their roles, responsibilities, and classroom policies and routines. Participants will leave this workshop united to begin co-teaching…

In this session, Marion Katzive and Sara Richmond, attorneys with Bond, Schoeneck & King, will present on the laws that govern the creation of 504s and best practices related to creating and maintaining legally compliant 504s. By attending this session, attendees will leave with... an understanding of the laws that govern the creation of 504s an understanding of best practices related to creating and maintaining legally compliant 504s Presented By: Marion Katzive Sara Richmond

How can educators create a classroom where students are willing to attempt and persevere through any mathematical task put in front of them? It takes a lot of deliberate effort to create such a culture, but with some specific strategies, educators can be well on their way to a classroom full of students that welcome discovery and struggle, and understand that mathematics is not something handed down from above but something that makes its own sense. In this workshop, participants…

In this workshop with Janna Genzlinger from Ascend Schools, participants will learn concrete strategies to build positive community in classrooms. Educators will explore morning meeting (elementary schools) and advisory (middle schools), classroom setup and teaching routines through interactive modeling, and the use of proactive teacher language. Presented By: Janna Genzlinger *Only people who attend Part 1 are eligible to register for and attend the Part 2 school visit on 11/14.

This workshop aims at educating the key school personnel/teams on the fundamentals of understanding suicide. Participants will begin to understand suicide as a youth epidemic and a crisis, learn how to identify and talk to at-risk students, learn how to discuss suicide with families and other staff to de-escalate, develop a multi-tiered approach to assessment and management, and discuss/begin foundational planning for suicide safety in their schools. It is recommended to attend with a colleague and/or school leader. Continuing Education…

Our goal is to ensure all students are socially and academically prepared for success in their college and career transitions. We want our students to make healthy choices and use what they learn to improve their lives and the lives of others. Thus, our behavioral approach should promote respect for self and others, and build a positive classroom learning community. In this workshop, participants will explore strategies and techniques for the four pillars on motivating students and increasing student academic…

Some of the hardest conversations teachers have with families are the ones when we believe their children would benefit from an evaluation for special education services. Too often, we find ourselves broaching the "referral" recommendation before having formed a solid relationship with our students' families, which can sometimes alienate families and strain the connections they share with teachers and the school. In this workshop, participants will explore different ways to form and sustain partnerships with families and tap into this…

Communication skills are essential for school-age children who are developing language critical to cognitive development and learning. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are all forms of language at the heart of the classroom experience. This interactive session is intended to examine and explain speech and language impairments encountered in a classroom setting and offer solutions and ideas to help these students succeed. Participants will be provided with lesson planning support, ideas for student differentiation, and more! Participants will walk away…

The goal of this workshop is to provide teachers with a deeper understanding of the concept of culture and cultural diversity, how culture influences the educational setting, and how to develop a classroom environment that supports multiple cultures and anti-bias teaching in early childhood classrooms. By attending this session, attendees will examine the components of culture; explore similarities and differences within and between cultures; learn to infuse multicultural education into the classroom and school environment; engage in a reflective self-study…

As Elizabeth Stein, author of Elevating Co-teaching through UDL, says that co-teachers must “establish consistent planning routines, listen to each other’s ideas, and combine the expertise of both co-teachers”. In the third workshop of our co-teaching series, co-teaching pairs will have the opportunity to consider different ways to co-plan, create planning structures, watch a co-planning conversation, review co-planning templates, and much more.  *Co-teaching pairs should attend together. Coaches are welcome! Presenter: Corey Green

This training will focus on providing an overview of the Autism Spectrum Disorder from diagnosis to treatment as well as strategies for managing challenging behaviors. Participants will gain a better understanding of the signs and symptoms of autism, the behaviors often associated with autism, and will leave being able identify to identify strategies for managing challenging behaviors. Presenter: Alanna Gold, PhD Alanna Gold, PhD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Child Study Center at…

Join Christina Braganza, Vice President of Special Services at Achievement First, as she leads a workshop focused on a simple and practical approach to behavior intervention. In this PD, participants will learn about adapting four simple Tier 2 plans and creating an agenda for rolling out the plans, as well as the importance of practicing key parts of the plans. Participants will leave this workshop with a simple toolkit to get started. There will be built-in work/application time. (NOTE: This…

This workshop is designed for co-teachers in grades 4-12 who want to more effectively use two teachers to meet the needs of all readers and writers. Participants will learn strategies to effectively use accommodations and modifications to support reading comprehension, fluency, and response to reading. Teachers will also learn how to use data to create groupings, drive writing conferences, and inform ICT structures. Co-teaching pairs are encouraged to attend together.  Presenter: Anna Reeve

This workshop is designed for co-teachers in grades 4-12 who want to more effectively use two teachers to meet the needs of all readers and writers. Participants will learn strategies to effectively use accommodations and modifications to support reading comprehension, fluency, and response to reading. Teachers will also learn how to use data to create groupings, drive writing conferences, and inform ICT structures. Co-teaching pairs are encouraged to attend together.  Presenter: Anna Reeve

Guided reading is proven to be one of the most effective strategies to supporting struggling readers. Throughout this workshop, teachers will develop a vision for high quality reading by learning how to plan and implement the core components of a guided reading lesson. This workshop is designed for teachers who are new to guided reading. Teachers of grades 3-12 are recommended to attend this workshop. Presenter: Anna Reeve

This workshop will give teachers an opportunity to learn how to more effectively use data to drive guided reading. Teachers will be able to create progress monitoring goals for students in both fluency and reading comprehension that are grounded in F&P data analysis. Teachers will also generate strategies for tracking and investing students in their data driven goals on a daily and weekly basis. This session is designed for guided reading teachers who use F&P reading assessments to track student…

Most people in this country adamantly reject any form of racism, sexism, prejudice and discrimination. However, research shows us that the same people unknowingly reveal recurring patterns of subconscious bias in their thoughts, feelings and actions. This bias is more commonly known as implicit bias. According to the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. These biases, which encompass…

In this follow-up to "Building Queer and Trans Inclusive Schools: Educating Ourselves (Part 1)", participants will have the chance to apply what they have learned already, as well as an additional understanding of social forces and structures that impact the LGBTQ+ community. This training will prepare participants to navigate conversations and situations with colleagues, youth, teachers, and administrators around LGBTQ+ identities and issues. Attendees will leave this session with a knowledge of the following: existing research on the experiences of…

In the next workshop of our co-teaching series, we will explore Wendy Murawski’s question, “How is what these two teachers are doing substantively different and more effective for kids that what one teacher would be doing alone?” Co-teaching pairs will dig deeper into what it means to co-teach, understand the qualities of effective co-teaching, and learn about a variety of co-instruction models, focusing on the three high-leverage models. Participants will have the opportunity to review lessons with different co-teaching models,…

As Elizabeth Stein, author of Elevating Co-teaching through UDL, says that co-teachers must “establish consistent planning routines, listen to each other’s ideas, and combine the expertise of both co-teachers”. In the third workshop of our co-teaching series, co-teaching pairs will have the opportunity to consider different ways to co-plan, create planning structures, watch a co-planning conversation, review co-planning templates, and much more.  *Co-teaching pairs should attend together. Coaches are welcome! Presenter: Corey Green

In this workshop, teachers will learn ways to get to know their students’ needs, preferences, strengths, and interests, and better understand how they can use that information in their lesson planning. Participants will also learn the difference between accommodations and modifications, see examples of how to adjust work for students, and have ample planning time with teachers of the same grade level to tailor assignments to meet students’ needs. Presenter: Corey Green

Culturally responsive STEM curriculum is an instrument that transforms how children are taught the STEM disciplines and produces knowledge derived from their cultural assets and knowledge constructs. In this introductory session, educators will utilize interactive, hands-on sessions to engage in STEM "hactivities", while simultaneously developing a draft lesson plan that utilizes culturally responsive teaching strategies. In this session, educators will learn how to incorporate project-based learning strategies supported through the utilization of student shared cultural experiences (a main component of…

Members of the NYC Autism Charter School Leadership Team will provide an overview of autism and discuss the pillars of effective education for this population of students. Participants will leave this session with a more comprehensive understanding of autism, an understanding of basic behavioral principles as they apply to this population, instructional strategies to promote learning and skill acquisition, and management strategies to decrease challenging behavior. By attending this session, attendees will leave with... a more comprehensive understanding of autism…

This workshop will highlight the basic fundamentals of dyslexia and provide information about the statistical prevalence and classroom. In addition, this session will offer information about general classroom instructional supports and modifications as well as specific remediation strategies to assist students with dyslexia. By attending this session, attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of dyslexia and specific resources and intervention methods to support elementary, middle and high school students. Presenter: Lauren Hudacek M.S., CCC-SLP

Research has proven, time and again, that students of color are overrepresented in and over-referred for special education services—a trend rooted in cultural misunderstandings about students’ language and behavioral presentations. The research has documented a connection between teachers’ language attitudes and special education referrals (especially regarding the emotional and behavioral disturbance category). While increasing numbers of researchers are working to document these practices and offer viable solutions to address and effect change in this trend, the family-teacher partnership holds immense…