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SUMMARY:High School Principals Meeting
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URL:https://www.cves.org/event/high-school-principals-meeting-17/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T113000
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SUMMARY:Elementary/Middle School Principals Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/elementary-middle-school-principals-meeting-5/
LOCATION:CV-TEC Culinary Lab\, 1585 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T150000
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SUMMARY:Model Schools: Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please use the following link to register in WinCap. \n  \n2025 – 2026 Model Schools
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/model-schools-quarterly-meeting-4/
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:20260804T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T123922
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SUMMARY:Canva Basics
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, August 4\, 2026\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided\n\nCTLE Hours: 4.5 Hours\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $185 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Abby Leonard\, CVES Facilitator\n\nDescription: Curious about Canva but never had time to dig in? This hands‑on workshop gives you dedicated time to explore Canva’s essentials and learn practical skills you can use right away. Whether you’re brand new or want to feel more confident\, you’ll create engaging visuals\, streamline your workflow\, and design polished materials without starting from scratch. Come ready to explore\, create\, and discover how Canva can save you time while bringing your ideas to life.\n\nIntended For: Teachers\, Teaching Assistants\, non-instructional staff and/or anyone who may engage with Canva\n\nRegistration Link: 2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/canva-basics/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T123922
CREATED:20260506T135726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T141748Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Canva Basics
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)\n\nCTLE Hours: 4.5 Hours\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $185 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Abby Leonard\, CVES Facilitator\n\nDescription: In this hands‑on\, make‑and‑take workshop\, teachers collaborate\, and create while exploring how Canva can elevate student assignments through a LMS\, collaborative projects\, and interactive lesson polls. Participants leave with ready‑to‑use\, time‑saving strategies that immediately support active learning and student voice.\n\nIntended For: Teachers\, Teaching Assistants and any non-instructional staff who may engage with Canva\n\nRegistration Link: 2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development 
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/beyond-canva-basics/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T123922
CREATED:20260519T173922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T173922Z
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SUMMARY:Building Strong Office Systems and Routines
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026 \n \nTime: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)\n\nCTLE Hours: 4.5 Hours\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $150 per person for billed through 630 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\n*If you are interested in attending but your district is not part of this this Co-Ser\, please contact Wilson_Sue@cves.org\n\nPresenter: Danelle Pelkey\, CVES Facilitator\n\nDescription: This interactive workshop focuses on strengthening the essential skills needed to support the daily operations of a school office. Participants will explore strategies for managing responsibilities\, staying organized while multitasking\, prioritizing work\, managing schedules\, and balancing tasks throughout the day. The session also addresses effective communication\, customer service\, professional boundaries\, understanding administrator preferences\, and basic financial responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on sharing practical strategies and tools that can be applied immediately across a variety of school office environments.\n\nIntended For:    Any clerical staff member
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/building-strong-office-systems-and-routines/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T123922
CREATED:20260519T175055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T175055Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Leadership for Non-Instructional & Operational Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026\n \nTime: 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Breakfast Provided\n\nCTLE Hours: 3 Hours\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $125 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Joe Coakely\, Vicki Demarse-Giroux & Sue Wilson\n\nDescription: This interactive session brings non-instructional leaders together to share strategies\, experiences\, and resources for effective people management and positive workplace culture. Participants will collaboratively explore labor relations basics—such as counseling conversations\, documentation\, union considerations\, and managing attendance\, conflict\, and accountability—while learning from one another’s real-world practices. The session also provides space to exchange ideas on using district benefits and resources to support a diverse\, multi-generational workforce. Leaders will examine communication practices and explore opportunities to strengthen team culture through shared values and professionalism.\n\nIntended For:  Non-Instructional Staff with Supervisory Duties including Facilities Directors\, Transportation Supervisors & Directors\, Cook Managers & School Lunch Managers\, & other Non-Instructional Supervisors and Directors
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/practical-leadership-for-non-instructional-operational-leaders/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T123922
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T140633Z
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SUMMARY:Glow Up Your Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, August 13\, 2026\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)\n\nCTLE Hours: 4.5 Hours\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $185 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Abby Leonard\, CVES Facilitator\n\nDescription: This workshop helps educators refresh lessons with purposeful\, learning‑first technology. Participants bring real classroom lessons or routines and redesign them to include meaningful tech that supports student creation\, choice\, reflection\, and authentic demonstration of learning. The focus stays on instruction\, not flashy tools\, so technology strengthens CCSS‑aligned goals\, 21st‑century skills\, and teacher efficiency.\n\nIntended For:    Teachers of any level\n\nRegistration Link: 2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/glow-up-your-lessons/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T123922
CREATED:20260507T132411Z
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SUMMARY:NYSSLS Investigations: Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday August 18\, 2026\n\nTime: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:15 AM)\n *There will be a one-hour lunch on your own.\n\nCTLE Hours: 5.5 Hours\n\nLocation: TBD (We are investigating options to host this in a district science classroom)\n\nCost: $210 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Chrissy Scales\, Citi BOCES Science Staff Development Specialist\n\nDescription: This workshop’s focus is for science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3-dimensional learning at the high school level.\nParticipants will:\n-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards\n-Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations\n-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom\n\nIntended For: High School Chemistry Teachers\, Administrators
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/nyssls-investigations-chemistry/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T123922
CREATED:20260507T132915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132915Z
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SUMMARY:NYSSLS Investigations:  Physics
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, August 19\, 2026\n\nTime: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:15 AM)\n    *There will be a one-hour lunch on your own.\n\nLocation: TBD (We are investigating options to host this in a district science classroom)\n\nCTLE Hours: 5.5 Hours\n\nCost: $210 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Chrissy Scales\, Citi BOCES Science Staff Development Specialist\n\nDescription: This workshop’s focus is for science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3-dimensional learning at the high school level.\nParticipants will:\n-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards\n-Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations\n-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom\n\nIntended For: High School Physics Teachers\, Administrators
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/nyssls-investigations-physics/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T123922
CREATED:20260417T122839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T122957Z
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SUMMARY:Gearing Up 2026-2027
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 \n8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Light Breakfast and Lunch Included \nCVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh \nCost: $250 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser \nPresenters: Jennifer D. Klein\, Principled Learning \n  \nDescription: Gearing Up prepares North Country administrators to lead the instructional and organizational shifts ahead as New York State advances the NY Inspires plan. This year’s full‑day experience features Jennifer D. Klein\, CEO of Principled Learning and co‑author of The Landscape Model of Learning and Taming the Turbulence in Educational Leadership. \n  \nGrounded in the priorities of NY Inspires—student‑centered learning\, coherence\, equity\, and system alignment—the day will focus on how leaders can navigate change while strengthening teaching and learning across their districts. Participants will examine practical frameworks for guiding innovation\, supporting educators through transition\, and building conditions for deeper learning at scale. \n  \nGearing Up 2026–2027 equips regional administrators to lead confidently\, strategically\, and collaboratively as New York’s educational vision continues to evolve. \n  \nParticipants will receive a copy of one of the books\, The Landscape Model of Learning or Taming the Turbulence in Educational Leadership. Link to pick which book you would like will be available upon registration. \n  \nPlease note: This program is part of the re-certification process for Lead Evaluators under 3012d with the amendments of 2019. \n  \nTarget Audience: District and school building administrators
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/gearing-up-2026-2027/
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:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T123922
CREATED:20260521T140243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T140350Z
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools One-Day Update:  Assessing Risk
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Registration begins at 7:30 AM) 45-minute lunch on your own \nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh \nCost: $650 per person for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser based on 15 participants by July 15\, 2026. \nPresenter: Cornell University Staff \nDescription: This update is only open to certified TCIS trainers. This one-day program will focus on the risk assessment process. Participants will focus on key competency areas such as assessing risk\, planning to reduce risk\, risk management and review\, and assessing the risk of physical restraints. All participants a retested with written and competency based tests to apply for re-certification. Participants will be able to: \n• Focus on the concept of reducing the risk of injury and trauma while providing meaningful experiences for children so that they may continue to grow and develop necessary life skills \n• Utilize a five-step risk assessment model that care workers\, supervisors\, and managers can use to assess\, manage\, and review risk in their programs \n• Explore tools that encourage individuals to consider individual\, situational\, decision-making\, management\, and system-wide risk factors which influence risk-taking and therefore positively or negatively impact the life experiences of children in their care. \nIMPORTANT Information: \nAll registered participants will also be required to register directly with Cornell. Upon registering in WinCap\, the link to register with Cornell will be sent to you. \nCornell will send pre-reading materials for this training. It will contain the reference guide\, agenda\, and certification requirements. Participants are required to read and understand the material before the training begins. These will be sent to the school address listed on the participants’ registration forms. If an alternate address is preferred\, please have participants reach out to Alissa Burns Medero at ab358@cornell.edu.   Cancellations must be received prior to the shipment of materials. Once materials have been sent to participants\, the full cost of the training will be incurred. \nIntended For: TCIS Trainers \nWincap Registration Link: 2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development \n 
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/therapeutic-crisis-intervention-for-schools-one-day-update-assessing-risk/
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:20261007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T150431Z
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Crisis for Schools Two-Day Refresher – Designing a Refresher Training (DRT)
DESCRIPTION:Date:                    Wednesday\, October 7\, and Thursday\, October 8\, 2026 \nTime:                   8:00AM to 4:00 PM (Registration begins at 7:30 AM) 45-minute lunch on your own \nLocation:            CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh \nCost:                    $1\,040.00 per person for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser based on 15 participants by July 15\, 2026. \nPresenter:          Cornell University Staff \nDescription:       This update is a two-day program for current TCI certified trainers. The update provides materials designed to assist certified TCI trainers in designing and implementing effective and agency specific TCI refresher training to enhance individual and organization performance. Topics include: the difference between primary training and refresher training; factors that facilitate skill transfer and maintenance; an effective format for presenting TCI materials using the model of discussion\, demonstration\, and practice; and assessing\, designing\, delivering\, and evaluating refresher training. Participants will be asked to present activities appropriate for refresher training during this update. In advance of the update\, participants will be asked to bring their activity guides and sample critical incidents (with all personally identifying information deleted) for review and use during the practice activities. \nAn emphasis is placed on advancing the skill development of the participants in the areas of the early interventions strategies\, crisis co-regulation\, Life Space Interview (LSI)\, physical skills\, and risk assessment \nIMPORTANT Information:  \nAll registered participants will also be required to register directly with Cornell. Upon registering in WinCap\, the link to register with Cornell will be sent to you. \nCornell will send pre-reading materials for this training. It will contain the reference guide\, agenda\, and certification requirements. Participants are required to read and understand the material before the training begins. These will be sent to the school address listed on the participants’ registration forms. If an alternate address is preferred\, please have participants reach out to Alissa Burns Medero at ab358@cornell.edu. Cancellations must be received prior to the shipment of materials.  Once materials have been sent to participants\, the full cost of the training will be incurred. \nIntended For:    TCIS Trainers \nWincap Registration link: 2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/therapeutic-crisis-for-schools-two-day-refresher-designing-a-refresher-training-drt-2/
LOCATION:Clinton Room – CVES Conference Center\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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