
March 2023
2023 NYSESLAT Speaking & Writing Administration & Scoring
In this training, participants will learn the ins and outs of administering the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). Participants will have the opportunity to norm on scoring the Kindergarten -12th Grade Writing/ Speaking portions of the NYSESLAT using the state-published rubric. By attending this session, attendees will leave with... An understanding of the legal mandates and logistics associated with administering the NYSESLAT An understanding of the NYSESLAT K-12 Speaking rubric and how to use…
Find out more »Anti-Bias Math Practices
This session is devoted to expanding our anti-bias math practices by reflecting on and developing inclusive-driven dispositions in instruction through surfacing and acknowledging the biases, cultivating curiosity and exploration, and building positive mathematical identities. By attending this session, attendees will leave with... Practices to further inclusive-driven dispositions in math instruction Facilitator: Eun Mee (Jessica) Willm
Find out more »NCI & CPI Hybrid
Our CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention & Verbal De-escalation training is being presented in a hybrid format. Participants will be required to complete an online module created by CPI before attending the classroom portion of this PD. Participation in both are required for Blue Card certification. Through training in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), participants will develop prevention strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile, or unsafe behavior at the earliest possible stage. Participants will learn how behavior escalates and how to…
Find out more »April 2023
2023 NYSESLAT Speaking & Writing Administration & Scoring (REPEAT)
In this training, participants will learn the ins and outs of administering the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). Participants will have the opportunity to norm on scoring the Kindergarten -12th Grade Writing/ Speaking portions of the NYSESLAT using the state-published rubric. By attending this session, attendees will leave with... An understanding of the legal mandates and logistics associated with administering the NYSESLAT An understanding of the NYSESLAT K-12 Speaking rubric and how to use…
Find out more »May 2023
13th Annual Education Conference: Breaking Barriers (Day 1)
Exclusively for leaders, Day 1 of our Annual Education Conference will be a day-long, in-person learning opportunity with Dr. Pajardo. We will introduce participants to the Leadership Development Framework, which defines the four pillars of leadership: Leader as Visionary, Leader as Instructional Leader, Leader as Engager, and Leader as Collaborator. Participants will delve into each criterion, identifying where they currently operate on the Continuum of Self-Reflection and refining how they articulate, communicate, and lead the vision in their schools. They…
Find out more »13th Annual Education Conference: Breaking Barriers (Day 2)
Day 2 of our Annual Education Conference, Breaking Barriers, will be a day-long, in-person series of inspirational and impactful keynotes. Past keynote speakers have included Dr. Monique Morris, Dr. Chris Emdin, Dr. Rosemarie Allen, Brian Mendler, Dr. Diane Fenner, Nathan Levenson, and Dr. Jamila Lyiscott. Registration is now open! This year we are excited to have: 9:30 AM -11:00 AM: Teaching and Leading During Turbulent Times - Angel Acosta & Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Power and Empowerment: Honoring By Decision and Design - Andratesha Fritzgerald Collaborative…
Find out more »13th Annual Education Conference: Breaking Barriers (Day 3)
Day 3 of our Annual Education Conference will be a day-long, virtual series of breakout sessions facilitated by local and national experts in inclusive education. These practical sessions will provide participants with concrete tools and strategies to strengthen their own ability to ensure ALL students receive the support they deserve. Registration is now open! This year we are excited to have: 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM: Integrating Justice into Your ELA Curriculum (Grades 5-12) - Juan Castellanos (Facing History & Ourselves)…
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