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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Elementary/Middle School Principals Meeting
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URL:https://www.cves.org/event/elementary-middle-school-principals-meeting-3/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T090000
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SUMMARY:ELA and Literacy Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Time:                 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided \nLocation:          CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh \nCost:                   $150 per person per meeting billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser \nPresenter:        Elaine Whitcomb and Terry Tregan\, CVES Facilitators \nDescription:     In the morning\, we will dive into current instructional topics\, share best practices\, and explore effective strategies for reading and writing. This will include opportunities to exchange classroom approaches\, discuss challenges\, and collaborate on ideas to enhance student engagement and achievement. \nIn the afternoon we will examine the personality compass and how its insights can inform instructional choices and support student learning. \nIntended For: K-12 teacher leader and administrators for each school who have a focus or passion for ELA and/or literacy instruction. \nRegistration Link:  2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/ela-and-literacy-learning-community-2/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T090000
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SUMMARY:NYS Portrait of a Graduate and Inquiry Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026 \n9:00 AM to 2:00 (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided \nCVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh (This is a hybrid event joining NYSED and BOCES and Big 5 around the state) \nCost $45 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser \nPresenter: NYSED Staff and Statewide Partners \n  \nDescription: 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. \nThe 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. \nTarget Audience: Administrators and Instructional Leaders at the PreK-5 Level \nPlease note: To attend this event\, you must attend in person at a BOCES\, or Big 5 designated site. \nUpdated Link to Flyer:  January 14 Statewide Event Online Flyer \nRegistration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/nys-portrait-of-a-graduate-and-inquiry-based-learning-in-prek-grade-5/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000550
CREATED:20251024T160713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T134933Z
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SUMMARY:NYSAA Training - ELA\, Math and Science
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) administration training equips educators to effectively administer assessments to students with severe cognitive disabilities. It covers test administration procedures\, test security\, and the use of accommodations and supports. The training focuses on the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) system\, which provides adaptive\, computer-delivered assessments in English Language Arts\, mathematics\, and science. Educators learn to ensure accessibility and integrity throughout the assessment process\, supported by various resources like manuals and guidelines. \nLink to Register in WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-training/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T113000
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SUMMARY:Initial Lead Evaluator Training\, Session 3
DESCRIPTION:8:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) \nCVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh \nCost was included with participation in Session 2 billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser \nPresenter: Amy Campbell\, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services \nDescription: This training is for administrators who require Initial Lead Evaluator Training.  Participants must have attended Session 2 on October 6th and either Gearing Up in August or completed the alternative if they were unable to attend.  This workshop is for administrators who will be evaluating staff under APPR 3012-d. This session will satisfy all 9 required elements for certification as a Lead Teacher Evaluator. Participants should have conducted some evaluations prior to attending to participate in a roundtable sharing of experiences completing all components of the observation cycle. \nThe 9 Required Elements set forth by the New York State Education Department include: \n\nNew York State Teaching Standards and their related elements and performance indicators and the Leadership Standards and their related functions\, as applicable.\nEvidence-based observation techniques that are grounded in research.\nApplication and use of the student growth percentile model and the value-added growth model as defined in section 30-2.2 of this Subpart.\nApplication and use of the State-approved teacher or principal rubric(s) selected by the district or BOCES for use in evaluations\, including training on the effective application of such rubrics to observe a teacher or principal’s practice.\nApplication and use of any assessment tools that the school district or BOCES utilize to evaluate its classroom teachers or building principals\, including but not limited to\, structured portfolio reviews; student\, parent\, teacher and/or community surveys; professional growth goals and school improvement goals\, etc.\nApplication and use of any State-approved locally selected measures of student achievement used by the school district or BOCES to evaluate its teachers or principals.\nUse of the Statewide Instructional Reporting System.\nThe scoring methodology utilized by the Department and/or the district or BOCES to evaluate a teacher or principal under this Subpart\, including how scores are generated for each subcomponent and the composite effectiveness score and application and use of the scoring ranges prescribed by the Commissioner for the four designated rating categories used for the teacher’s or principal’s overall rating and their subcomponent ratings.\nSpecific considerations in evaluating teachers and principals of English language learners and students with disabilities.\n\nLINK TO REGISTER IN WINCAP:  2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/initial-lead-evaluator-training-session-3/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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SUMMARY:Managing Big Emotions in the Classroom:  The Science Behind the Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Time:                8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided \nLocation:          CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh \nCost:                $200 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser \nPresenter:        Melissa Dudyak and Danielle Janisewski\, CVES Facilitators \nDescription:     This full-day professional development session will equip teachers with research-based strategies to support students’ emotional development\, improve classroom behavior\, and foster a calm\, connected learning environment. Through a blend of interactive discussions\, role-playing exercises\, and hands-on classroom applications\, teachers will learn: \n\nHow emotions impact brain development and learning\nStrategies to recognize and respond to students’ emotional needs\nHow to create a regulation-friendly classroom (check-ins\, calm-down spaces\, SEL routines)\nPractical scripts and language shifts to de-escalate emotional moments\nDaily habits that build resilience and emotional intelligence in students\n\nIntended For: Pre-K-12 Educators \nRegistration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development \n 
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/managing-big-emotions-in-the-classroom-the-science-behind-the-behaviors/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T150000
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SUMMARY:High School Principals Meeting
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URL:https://www.cves.org/event/high-school-principals-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T113000
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SUMMARY:RTI in NYS: Looking Back\, Looking Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 \nBeginning 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided \nCVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh \nCost: $200 per person based on 20 participants billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser \nPresenter: Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry \nDescription: RTI was once the hottest topic in reading education\, but failed to produce impressive results\, according to a national study and NAEP scores. Where did RTI come from? Why didn’t RTI live up to its promise? How does RTI/MTSS intersect with current attention to the science of reading in NYS? What can we salvage from the original research and intent that precipitated RTI as we move forward to empower educators and increase student literacy achievement? \nTarget Audience: All educators \nPlease note: This is the opening speaker for the regional MTSS Roundtables\, if you are already registered to participate in the Roundtables\, you do not need to register for this event.  If you are not going to participate in the Roundtables but want to be part of this presentation\, please register for this event. \nRegistration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/rti-in-nys-looking-back-looking-ahead/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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