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SUMMARY:Math Learning Community Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Date:               Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026 \nTime:               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 for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser based on 20 participants \nPresenter:       Melissa Dudyak\, CVES Facilitator \nDescription:    The Math Learning Community is a time for math leaders of the schools in our region to come together to discuss current trends in mathematics education\, review current NYSED initiatives around math instruction\, analyze regional mathematics data\, set priorities for future mathematics learning opportunities and build capacity\, to learn new strategies\, and to collaborate/share resources.  It is a common time for professionals to grow together to ensure the success of people (staff and ultimately students) in our region.  The goal of this group is to bring together mathematics educators in grades K-12 two times per year for these sessions.  NOTE: This is the second meeting of the 2025-2026 school year\, new participants are encouraged to join. \nIntended For: K-12 Teacher leaders and administrators for each school who have a focus or passion for mathematics instruction. \nRegistration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/math-learning-community-session-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:20260323T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
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SUMMARY:Harnessing the Power of Generative AI and Chatbots
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 23\, 2026 \nTime: 8:30 am-3 pm \nPresenter:  Dr. Monica Burns \nDescription: This interactive workshop will empower educators to understand and leverage chatbot technology and generative AI in their role. Participants will explore innovative techniques to enhance productivity\, support differentiated instruction\, streamline lesson planning\, and curate high-quality resources with the help of AI-driven tools\, as well as chatbots like ChatGPT. This session is for educators who work directly with students\, support teachers in a coaching or administrative role\, or are looking to better understand potential use cases for AI in education. Join us as we unlock the full potential of AI to transform the educational landscape and foster student success. \nLunch will be provided \nThis workshop is cohosted by Franklin-Essex-Hamilton (FEH) BOCES and is free for School Library System Librarians and school library aides. The cost for all other attendees is $30. \nREGISTRATION LINK: 2025 – 2026 SLS Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/harnessing-the-power-of-generative-ai-and-chatbots/
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:20260325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20251217T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T202116Z
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SUMMARY:De-Escalation That Works: Supporting Dysregulated Students K–12
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 schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser based on 20 participants \nPresenter:         Melissa Dudyak\, CVES Facilitator and Danielle Janisewski\, CVES Facilitator \nDescription:     Kids don’t explode out of nowhere — there are always signals first. This full-day session gives K–12 educators the proactive behavior strategies and de-escalation tools needed to catch dysregulation early\, prevent power struggles\, and respond to escalation without fueling the fire. Teachers will learn practical structures\, early warning signs\, and calm response language that increases predictability\, protects instructional time\, and creates safer\, more supportive classrooms. \nIntended For: K-12 Teachers \nRegistration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/de-escalation-that-works-supporting-dysregulated-students-k-12/
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:20260325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20250617T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195244Z
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SUMMARY:High School Principals Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/high-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:20260327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20260205T161426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T161426Z
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SUMMARY:Associate Principals and Dean of Students Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration link for WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development 
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/associate-principals-and-dean-of-students-meeting/
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:20260330T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20260127T154439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T123747Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Unlocking Poetry: Tools\, Texts\, and Strategies That Work
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:       Elaine Whitcome\, CVES Facilitator \nDescription: \nDo you ever find yourself wincing when it’s time to teach poetry? You’re not alone—and this workshop is for you.  Join colleagues for a collaborative exchange of practical\, classroom‑ready ideas for teaching poetry. Together\, we’ll explore strategies that build students’ reading confidence\, model effective comprehension skills\, and help learners truly enjoy and understand poems.  Participants will share and discuss how mentor texts and visual prompts can inspire students to write\, revise\, and recite their own poems. Leave with fresh approaches\, ready‑to‑use lesson ideas\, and renewed confidence for bringing poetry to life in your classroom. \nIntended For: ELA/Literacy Teachers Grades 1-12 \nRegistration Link: 2025 – 2026 SLS Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/unlocking-poetry-tools-texts-and-strategies-that-work/
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:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20250912T155952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190844Z
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SUMMARY:Special Education Learning Community Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Date:              Tuesday\, March  31\, 2026 \nTime:               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 for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser \nPresenter:       Melissa Dudyak\, CVES Facilitator \nDescription:    The Special Education Learning Community is a dedicated time for special education teachers and leaders in our region to come together to collaborate and grow professionally. In these sessions\, we will discuss key areas such as IEP writing\, conflict resolution strategies\, and effective co-teaching practices. Additionally\, we will explore current trends in special education\, and set priorities for enhancing special education practices. This community provides an opportunity to learn new strategies\, share resources\, and build capacity to ensure the success of both staff and students. Our goal is to unite special educators across grades K-12 twice per year\, fostering collaboration and professional growth to meet the diverse needs of learners in our region. \nIntended For: Special Education Teachers\, Teaching Assistants\, and Administrators \nRegistration Link:  2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/special-education-learning-community-session-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:20260416T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20250617T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195352Z
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SUMMARY:High School Principals Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/high-school-principals-meeting-15/
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20251124T210306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T210355Z
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SUMMARY:Managing AI in the Classroom:  Changing the Game Without Losing the Goal
DESCRIPTION:Time:                 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 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\, CVES Facilitator and Danielle Janisewski\, CVES Facilitator \nDescription:     Artificial Intelligence (AI) has entered the classroom\, and educators are being asked to make quick decisions about a rapidly changing landscape. This full-day professional development experience provides administrators and teachers with the knowledge\, strategies\, and boundaries needed to integrate AI effectively\, ethically\, and responsibly. Participants will explore how AI can support workload efficiency\, differentiation\, and student access — while also addressing academic integrity\, digital dependency\, data privacy\, and student wellbeing. With connections to the research in The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt\, this training balances innovation with intentionality\, instructional integrity\, and student mental health. Educators will walk away with best practice guidance\, sample use policies\, digital citizenship mini-lessons\, sample classroom tasks\, and a personalized implementation plan aligned to their role. This PD empowers schools to shape AI in education — rather than react to it. \nIntended For: K-12 Teachers\, Teaching Assistants\, and Administrators \nRegistration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development  
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/managing-ai-in-the-classroom-changing-the-game-without-losing-the-goal/
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:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20260226T152143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203904Z
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SUMMARY:Performance Based Learning and Assessment in Middle and High School
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 \n9:00 AM to 2:00 PM  (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided \nCV-TEC Culinary Arts Conference Room at the CV-TEC Plattsburgh Campus\, CVES Conference Center at 1585 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 including keynote provided by Dr. Linda Darling Hammond \nDescription: This event\, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussions and presentations\, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about approaches to performance-based learning and assessment (PBLA) that support local implementation of NY Inspires and NY’s Educational Assessment Strategy in middle and high school. Please note that to attend this event\, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site. \nTarget Audience: Administrators and Instructional Leaders in Middle and High School \nPlease note: To attend this event\, you must attend in person at a BOCES\, or Big 5 designated site. \nLink to Register in Wincap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/performance-based-learning-and-assessment-in-middle-and-high-school/
LOCATION:CV-TEC Plattsburgh Main Campus\, 1585 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, 12901
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20260206T161334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161334Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:This Middle School Learning Community is designed to support middle school teachers\, grades 5-9\, in strengthening instructional practice\, boosting student engagement\, and responding to the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of adolescents in the region. This community provides an opportunity to learn practical classroom strategies\, share resources\, assessments\, differentiation techniques\, and reflect on real classroom challenges to support the success of both staff and students. Our goal is to unite educators fostering collaboration and professional growth to meet the diverse needs of learners in our region.\n\nIntended For:   Grades 5-9 Teacher leaders and administrators
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/middle-school-learning-community/
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:20260514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20250617T195517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195517Z
UID:139662-1778758200-1778774400@www.cves.org
SUMMARY:High School Principals Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/high-school-principals-meeting-16/
LOCATION:CV-TEC Culinary Lab\, 1585 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20260116T165646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T165646Z
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SUMMARY:ELA Learning Community:  Session 3
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 for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser \nPresenter:    Elaine Whitcomb and Terry Tregan\, CVES Facilitators \nDescription: This workshop will focus on strengthening core literacy practices including reading interventions\, effective reading strategies\, writing about reading\, and purposeful writing conferences. Participants will learn practical techniques they can apply immediately in their classrooms. The session will also include dedicated collaborative time for educators to plan lessons\, discuss grading and feedback approaches\, and share strategies with colleagues. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use tools to enhance both reading and writing instruction. \nIntended For: K-12 Teachers\, Teaching Assistants\, and Administrators \nRegistration Link: 2025-2026 S3 Professional Development 
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/ela-learning-community-session-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:20260603T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20250617T195646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195646Z
UID:139664-1780486200-1780498800@www.cves.org
SUMMARY:High School Principals Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/high-school-principals-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:School Support Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20250818T194800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T142510Z
UID:143483-1780486200-1780498800@www.cves.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114843
CREATED:20250923T194202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194202Z
UID:145646-1780993800-1781017200@www.cves.org
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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