NYS Portrait of a Graduate and Inquiry Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5
January 14 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
9:00 AM to 2:00 (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh (This is a hybrid event joining NYSED and BOCES and Big 5 around the state)
Cost $45 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: NYSED Staff and Statewide Partners
Description: This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK to Grade 5, as well as how this connects to inquiry-based learning. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.
The event will be conducted in two sessions. The sessions are designed to run for a total of 70 minutes each—including presentation/panel time, at least 30 minutes of on-site discussions for attendees, and 10 minutes for report out. Session 1 will explore the implications of a Portrait of a Graduate for the early grades. Session 2 will focus on strategies for operationalizing the NYS Portrait of a Graduate through inquiry-based learning in the early years.
Target Audience: Administrators and Instructional Leaders at the PreK-5 Level
Please note: To attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES, or Big 5 designated site.
Updated Link to Flyer: January 14 Statewide Event Online Flyer
Registration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development