Eureka Math Curriculum Alignment
2025-08-19 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Northern Adirondack Central School, 5572 US-11, Ellenburg Depot, 12935, United States
Date: Tuesday, August 19, Wednesday, August 20, and Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Northern Adirondack Elementary School Library/Media Center
Cost: TBD Based on Expenses
Presenter: TBD
Description: Join your grade-level colleagues for an engaging and collaborative three-day workshop designed to explore, align, and plan the Eureka Math curriculum for the 2025-2026 school year. This professional development opportunity will provide a structured environment for teachers to work together, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive math curriculum that meets grade-level standards and enhances student learning.
Please Note: Participants are required to bring their Chromebooks and relevant teacher materials to facilitate effective collaboration and planning. This includes Eureka Math teacher materials and any additional resources that may support curriculum alignment and integration.
Target Audience: Pre-K through grade 5 general education, special education and Title I math teachers.
Link to Register in Wincap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Mastering Classroom Management: Strategies for a Positive Learning Environment
2025-08-19 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost $200 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser based on 15 participants
Presenter: Melissa Dudyak and Danielle Janisewski, CVES Facilitators
Description: Join us for an engaging and interactive professional development workshop designed to empower educators with effective classroom management strategies, with a special focus on restorative practices. This session will explore proven techniques for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering student engagement, and addressing behavioral challenges. Participants will learn to: Establish clear expectations and routines that promote student responsibility. Implement proactive strategies to prevent disruptions and enhance focus. Integrate restorative practices to build strong relationships, encourage accountability, and resolve conflicts collaboratively. Adapt management techniques to diverse learning needs and classroom dynamics. Through hands-on activities, group discussions, and real-world scenarios, educators will collaborate with colleagues to share insights and develop personalized approaches to classroom management. Participants will leave with practical tools, strategies for effective teamwork, and a renewed confidence in their ability to create a supportive atmosphere where all students can thrive!
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers and other staff
Please note: Participants should bring laptops and, if desired, hard copies of the materials sent out prior to the training. Also, bring any strategies currently used to share with the group. There will be time provided to apply workshop information to hands-on activities.
*If you have any special dietary restrictions, please reach out to Angela Jennette Jennette_angela@cves.org after registering for this event.
Registration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Gearing Up 2025-2026
2025-08-21 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Light Breakfast and Lunch Included
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $200 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenters: Various
Description: This is CVES’ annual one-day conference intended to support North Country school districts in preparing for the 2025-2026 School Year. The day will focus on current topics impacting our students and staff and provide updates to prepare participants for the coming school year.
Please note: This program is part of the re-certification process for Lead Evaluators under 3012d with the amendments of 2019.
Target Audience: District and school building administrators
Registration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

CANCELED - Circle Training: Establishing a Foundation for School Resource Officers and Youth Safety Advocates
2025-09-04 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: Free!
Presenter: Sweethearts and Heroes Staff
Description: This training is designed for school resource officers and youth safety advocates. Circles can help law enforcement build stronger connections with students, fostering trust and understanding, which are essential for effectively performing their duties. Attendees will dive into the value of Circle, its effectiveness in strengthening connections, and its role in nurturing empathy and compassion, significantly transforming the educational environment. The unique Circles brand will be demonstrated, along with the steps that truly make these Circles different from others across the education system. Sweethearts and Heroes will provide all the materials needed to run Circles with students and colleagues, including Activators and Connection Questions.
Linke to Register in WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Elementary/Middle School Principals Meeting
2025-09-23 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-05 11:30 - 14:30 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States

Magic of Circle Training: Establishing a Foundation for Educators
2025-09-23 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: Free!
Presenter: Sweethearts and Heroes Staff
Description: This training is designed for educators and school teams who want to learn how to use the “Magic of Circle” during lessons or school meetings to bring empathy, compassion, and security to their classrooms and school buildings. Attendees will dive into the value of Circle, their effectiveness in strengthening connections, and their role in nurturing empathy and compassion, significantly transforming your educational environment. We’ll show you how to run our unique Circles brand and what steps truly make our Circles different from others across the education system. Sweethearts and Heroes will provide all the materials you need to run our Circles with your students and colleagues, including Activators and Connection Questions.
Link for WinCap Registration: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

High School Principals Meeting
2025-09-24 11:30 - 15:00, 2025-10-29 11:30 - 15:00 | CV-TEC Culinary Arts Room/Community Room, 1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, 12901, United States

MTSS Roundtables
2025-10-01 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Thursday, January 26, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost $500 per person for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser based on 25 participants
Presenter: Stephanie Sorgule, Assessment and Planning Coordinator
Description: The Roundtable workshops provide a collaborative platform for districts within our region to convene with their MTSS teams. The primary goal is to enhance participants’ understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), foster professional capacity, introduce effective strategies, and encourage resource sharing. The workshops serve as a dedicated space for professionals to engage in growth opportunities aimed at improving outcomes for both staff and students within our region. Each session will focus on current trends and best practices in MTSS, alongside a review of existing systems. New participants will receive a copy of Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Blending RTI and PBIS (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series), 1st Edition, by Kent McIntosh and Steve Goodman, as a key resource for deepening their knowledge and application of MTSS principles.
At the second Roundtable, on January 29th, Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry will join us for the day. During the morning, Dr. Beverine-Curry will lead a conversation about how we transitioned from RTI to MTSS.
RTI in NYS: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
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?
Target Audience: MTSS Teams including administrators, teachers, interventionists, counselors.
Registration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Social Studies Learning Community
2025-10-02 09:00 - 14:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike
Cost: $150 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Amy Campbell, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, CVES
Description: The Social Studies Learning Community is a time for Social Studies leaders of the schools in our region to come together to discuss current trends in social studies instruction, continue to set priorities for future learning opportunities, build capacity to implement the NY Inspires plan, 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 Social Studies educators in grades K-12 two times per year for these sessions.
This initial meeting will include a presentation by Phillip White-Cree, Coordinator of Community Support and Outreach, Clarkson University. In preparation for the numerous events commemorating the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we would like to take a look at the various perspectives on the American Revolution. Mr. White-Cree will share the history of Indigenous Peoples in New York State, the Revolutionary War from their perspective, and its impact on the current day. This discussion will include a review of the curriculum, which consists of the Haudenosaunee history of New York, proposed in the 1990s but not adopted. As part of his collaboration, he will share resources available and recommended for further discussions of these perspectives. CVES School Support Services has partnered with the Clinton County Historical Association to provide this look at the various perspectives of the American Revolution.
In addition to this presentation, we will look at the role social studies classrooms play in implementing Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards and how AI is used. Time will be devoted to discussing the role of social studies in the newly adopted Portrait of a Graduate.
Target Audience: Social Studies Teachers, K-12
LINK TO REGISTER IN WINCAP: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Student Aide/Teacher Aide Workshop Series
2025-10-02 12:30 - 15:00
Date: Session #1 – Thursday, October 2, 2025
Session #2 – Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Session #3 – Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Session #4 – Thursday, February 5, 2025
Session #5 – Thursday, March 19, 2025
Session #6 – Wednesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 12:00 PM)
Location: Co-Current Locations:
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Mineville Campus at 3092 Plank Road, Mineville
Cost: $270 per person for all six workshops in the series or $45 per session billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Sue Wilson, Director of School Support Services
Description: This comprehensive workshop series for student aides and teacher aides covers essential topics such as professional communication, effective teamwork, assertive and respectful communication, conflict resolution, and maintaining professional boundaries. It includes training on de-escalation techniques, fostering student independence, and developing highly effective classroom habits. Participants will learn engaging time-filler games, stress management strategies, and how to promote a calm, supportive atmosphere. The series also covers improvisation skills, an overview of common diagnoses and educational terms, understanding developmental expectations, the concept of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), meaningful data tracking, and basic technology training for educational settings. Each workshop is designed to equip aides with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles and create a positive impact in the educational environment.
*Please Note: Participants are not required to attend every workshop in the series.
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Initial Lead Evaluator Training Session 2 or Annual Refresher Training
2025-10-06 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost $250 (includes participation in Session 3) per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Amy Campbell, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
Description: This training is for administrators who require Initial Lead Evaluator Training or for those administrators who are already trained but require the annual refresher and were not able to attend Gearing Up in August.
This will serve as Day 2 of training for Initial Lead Evaluators. Day 1 was attendance at Gearing Up on August 21st. If participants did not attend Gearing Up, an option for earning credit for that day will be provided. Those seeking Initial Lead Evaluator Training will also need to attend Session 3* on January 22, 2026, to complete the training.
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.
The 9 Required Elements set forth by the New York State Education Department include:

New York State Teaching Standards and their related elements and performance indicators and the Leadership Standards and their related functions, as applicable.
Evidence-based observation techniques that are grounded in research.
Application and use of the student growth percentile model and the value-added growth model as defined in section 30-2.2 of this Subpart.
Application 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.
Application 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.
Application 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.
Use of the Statewide Instructional Reporting System.
The 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.
Specific considerations in evaluating teachers and principals of English language learners and students with disabilities.

*To be fully trained, participants must attend all sessions.
LINK TO REGISTER IN WINCAP: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

CANCELED - Therapeutic Crisis for Schools One-Day Refresher – Competence, Testing, and Evaluation
2025-10-07 08:00 - 16:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Registration begins at 7:30 AM) 45-minute lunch on your own
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost $590 per person for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser based on 15 participants by June 30, 2025.
Presenter: Cornell University Staff
Description: Note: This update is only open to certified TCIS trainers. This update is designed to assist certified TCIS trainers in designing and implementing effective and school specific TCIS refresher training in order to enhance individual and organization performance. Factors that facilitate skill transfer and maintenance will be discussed. An effective format for representing TCIS materials using the model of “discussion, demonstration, and practice” will be presented. 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 bring critical incidents (identifying information deleted) for review and use during the practice activities. A heavy 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, physical skills and risk assessment.
IMPORTANT Information:
All 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.
Cornell will send pre-reading materials for this training the week of TBD. 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.
Target Audience: TCIS Trainers
Registration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Math Learning Community
2025-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $150 per person for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser based on 20 participants
Presenter: Melissa Dudyak, CVES Facilitator
Description: 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 first meeting of the 2025-2026 school year, new participants are encouraged to join.
Intended For: K-12 Teacher leaders and administrators for each school who have a focus or passion for mathematics instruction.
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Therapeutic Crisis for Schools Two-Day Refresher – Designing a Refresher Training (DRT)
2025-10-08 08:00 - 16:00 | Clinton Room – CVES Conference Center, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Wednesday, October 8, and Thursday, October 9, 2025
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Registration begins at 7:30 AM) 45-minute lunch on your own
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost $940 per person for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser based on 15 participants by June 30, 2025.
Presenter: Cornell University Staff
Description: Note: This update is only open to qualified applicants who have successfully completed TWO two-day updates, preferably “Designing Refresher Training” and “The Post-Crisis Response”.
Social science literature defines competence in various ways. There are numerous descriptions of what competence entails, how it is acquired, and what it means in terms of on-the-job performance. Despite the differences, the literature is clear that competence involves three domains: knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Because TCI training is competency-based, all three of these domains must be considered when developing competence, assessing competence, or determining whether or not competency standards have been achieved in the training setting. TCI trainers have a critical role in not only training staff, but also in assessing staff competence, determining whether a training participant has met agency competency standards, and communicating competency assessments to supervisors for follow-up and additional staff development.
IMPORTANT Information:
All 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.
Cornell will send pre-reading materials for this training the week of TBD. 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.
Target Audience: TCIS Trainers
Registration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Model Schools: Quarterly Meeting
2025-10-14 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Please use the following link to register in WinCap.

2025 – 2026 Model Schools

Mastering Differentiated Instruction in K-12 Classrooms
2025-10-15 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $200 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Melissa Dudyak, CVES Facilitator
Description: This engaging and practical professional development session is designed to empower K-12 educators with strategies to effectively implement differentiated instruction. Participants will explore how to tailor teaching to meet the diverse needs, learning styles, and abilities of their students while ensuring high academic standards. Through hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and real-world examples, educators will: Develop an understanding of the principles and benefits of differentiated instruction. Learn strategies to differentiate content, process, product, and learning environments. Gain tools for assessing student readiness, interests, and learning profiles. Explore flexible grouping strategies and tiered assignments to foster student engagement. Discover approaches for integrating differentiation with state standards and curriculum goals.
Intended For: This workshop is ideal for K-12 educators, instructional coaches, and administrators committed to fostering equitable, inclusive, and effective classrooms.
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Checkpoint A French & Spanish Regional Comprehensive Exams Workshop (Grade 8 Proficiency Exam)
2025-10-16 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Thursday, October 16, 2025, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, (if needed, Thursday, January 15, 2026)
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch will be provided
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost Billed through 506 Co-Ser. Costs will be dependent on number of schools participating and purchasing the exams.
Presenter: Stephanie Sorgule, School Support Services Assessment and Planning Coordinator
Description: Participants will review and revise (if necessary) current World Language proficiency formats and create question banks in French and Spanish for the proficiency exams. Participants will supply in advance or bring with them reading passages, realia, and authentic documents in digital format to be used as the basis of listening and reading questions. Most of day 1 will be spent writing test items using the submitted materials, with the start of the day spent reviewing the current test format and guidelines for item writing. Day 2 will be for review of test bank items for quality, levels, and topics/standards. Additionally, any revisions to administration manuals and rubrics will be done on this day. If necessary, a day in January will be spent editing and doing a quality review on the test bank questions. A World Language consultant at CVES will choose questions from the banks to create the proficiency exams for the June 2026 administration by the end of March. A draft printing will take place in April. The exams will be reviewed and edited by individuals who do not have a vested interest in the outcomes of the tests in mid-April, prior to the final printing. Tests will be sent to participating districts in May.
Please note that your district will receive the exam for each workshop for which you have registered.
Target Audience: World Languages Teachers Grades 7-12
Registration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

WeTeach New Teacher Workshop Series
2025-10-21 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Session #1- Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Session #2 – Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Session #3 – Tuesday, March 3, 2026
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost $825 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser (based on 20 participants)
Presenter: Jen Hesseltine, Marker Box Education and guests as noted in description
Description: This four-part series will support teachers new to the field in developing their craft and using evidence-based methods to support student learning and growth. This series is appropriate for teachers in the first three years of teaching or teachers with more experience who could benefit from a collegial regional network supporting teaching excellence. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions. Jen Hesseltine will be joined by, Dr. Amy Brambos, Educational Consultant, Enhancing Student Engagement Through Communication Skills Training, the Mountain Lake PBS EDU team, and other invited guests as appropriate to the needs of the group.
Marker Box Education is an initiative of K12 education consultant, Jen Hesseltine. Marker Box workshops for new teachers are:
– Hands-on, interactive, and collaborative
– Teacher-centered and supportive
– Informative and resourceful
Teachers walk away from sessions with strategies and routines that are transformative, 21st-century-focused, and mindful of a new generation of students. The time new teachers spend with us throughout the year will include facilitated, hands-on, workshop time to apply new strategies, routines, and practices with the guidance and support of workshop facilitators.
Themes in the year-long cohort include:

Communication strategies for building professional relationships with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and the community
Strategies and routines for student engagement and learning, classroom management, time management, and challenging behaviors
The overall shifts in NYS learning standards (across all content areas and grade bands) and what they mean for teaching and learning
Student-centered learning with natural, real-world, connections to community
The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the design of learning activities that provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression
Connections between basic human needs (Maslow) and the types of tasks and activities we provide for students (Bloom), and the impact on student academic and personal growth, confidence, and overall well-being
Literacy in all grade levels and content areas
Educational technologies and digital resources
Culturally responsive pedagogy
Resources and routines for professional growth, joy, and well-being as a teacher
Topics as informed by the cohort of new teachers

Target Audience: Teachers in the first three years of service or those with more experience who could benefit from a collegial regional network supporting teaching excellence
Registration via WinCap: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

CANCELED - ELA and Literacy Learning Community
2025-10-22 09:00 - 14:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $150 per person for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Elaine Whitcomb, CVES Facilitator and Sue Wilson Director of School Support Services
Description: Join us for a collaborative workshop designed specifically for K-12 educators passionate about enhancing their English Language Arts (ELA) instruction. The ELA Learning Community Workshop provides a platform for teachers to share best practices, explore innovative teaching strategies, and deepen their understanding of ELA pedagogy. During this workshop, participants will:

Collaborate with fellow educators to exchange ideas and resources.
Explore effective techniques for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Engage in discussions to promote student-centered learning.
Share tools and technologies to enhance ELA instruction.
Reflect on current practices and identify areas for growth and improvement.
Review the latest New York State Education Department (NYSED) initiatives, related to ELA instruction

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or new to the profession, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to elevate your ELA teaching. Come prepared to learn, share, and grow within a supportive community of educators dedicated to fostering a love of language and literacy in their students.
Intended For: K-12 teachers who provide ELA instruction
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

CANCELED - Managing Big Emotions in the Classroom: The Science Behind the Behaviors
2025-10-23 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $200 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Melissa Dudyak and Danielle Janisewski, CVES Facilitators
Description: 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:

How emotions impact brain development and learning
Strategies to recognize and respond to students’ emotional needs
How to create a regulation-friendly classroom (check-ins, calm-down spaces, SEL routines)
Practical scripts and language shifts to de-escalate emotional moments
Daily habits that build resilience and emotional intelligence in students

Intended For: Pre-K-12 Educators
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Checkpoint B French & Spanish Regional Comprehensive Exams Workshop (Grade 10 Exam)
2025-10-29 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, (if needed, Thursday, January 15, 2026)
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch will be provided
CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost Billed through 506 Co-Ser. Costs will be dependent on number of schools participating and purchasing the exams.
Presenter: Stephanie Sorgule, School Support Services Assessment and Planning Coordinator
Description: Participants will review and revise (if necessary) current World Language comprehensive exam formats and create question banks in French and Spanish for the comprehensive exams. Participants will supply in advance or bring with them reading passages, realia, and authentic documents in digital format to be used as the basis of listening and reading questions. Most of day 1 will be spent writing test items using the submitted materials, with the start of the day spent reviewing the current test format and guidelines for item writing. Day 2 will be for review of test bank items for quality, levels, and topics/standards. Additionally, any revisions to administration manuals and rubrics will be done on this day. If necessary, a day in January will be spent editing and doing a quality review on the test bank questions. A World Language consultant at CVES will choose questions from the banks to create the proficiency exams for the June 2026 administration by the end of March. A draft printing will take place in April. The exams will be reviewed and edited by individuals who do not have a vested interest in the outcomes of the tests in mid-April, prior to the final printing. Tests will be sent to participating districts in May.
Please note that your district will receive the exam for each workshop for which you have registered.
Target Audience: World Languages Teachers Grades 7-12
Registration via WinCap:

OPALS users group meeting
2025-10-31 09:00 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Date: October 31, 2025
Time : 9 am – 3 pm
What: OPALS Users Group Meeting
Description: A day of questions, answers, and updates regarding OPALS.
Please bring your laptops.
Lunch will be provided.
Link to Register in Wincap: 2025 – 2026 SLS Professional Development

Library Ready AI/SLSA AI curriculum project
2025-11-01 08:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
Date: November 1, 2025 – February 26, 2026 (REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1, 2025)
Virtual Meeting Date: April 1, 2026
Location: Virtual Online Asynchronous Course
The School Library Systems Association of New York, in partnership with top education and AI experts, has launched an exciting new tool to help students explore artificial intelligence. The AI Scope and Sequence, part of the LibraryReady.AI project and funded by the Allison-Rosen Foundation, gives educators a clear roadmap to teach AI from PreK through 12th grade. This asynchronous online class will focus on four key areas: Why AI matters, how it works, its role in society, and real-world applications. The course is designed to build AI literacy, critical thinking, and research skills, in alignment with New York State standards, and blends computer science, media literacy, and library skills. It’s a great starting point for schools and libraries ready to bring AI learning into the classroom.
Link to Register in Wincap: 2025 – 2026 SLS Professional Development

Magic of Circle Training: Establishing a Foundation for Educators #2
2025-11-03 08:30 - 15:30 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: Free!
Presenter: Sweethearts and Heroes Staff
Description: This training is designed for educators and school teams who want to learn how to use the “Magic of Circle” during lessons or school meetings to bring empathy, compassion, and security to their classrooms and school buildings. Attendees will dive into the value of Circle, their effectiveness in strengthening connections, and their role in nurturing empathy and compassion, significantly transforming your educational environment. We’ll show you how to run our unique Circles brand and what steps truly make our Circles different from others across the education system. Sweethearts and Heroes will provide all the materials you need to run our Circles with your students and colleagues, including Activators and Connection Questions.
Intended For: Teachers, Administrators, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Teaching Assistants, any school staff working with Grades K-12
*This offering is a duplicate of the workshop on September 23, 2025
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Special Education Learning Community
2025-11-04 09:00 - 14:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Special Education Learning Community
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $150 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Melissa Dudyak, CVES Facilitator
Description: 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.
Intended For: Special Education Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Administrators
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Navigating the Anxious Generation
2025-11-06 08:30 - 15:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $230 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Melissa Dudyak and Danielle Janisewski, CVES Facilitators
Description: In recent years, there has been a notable increase in anxiety and mental health challenges among students, often linked to the pervasive use of smartphones and social media. This full-day professional development workshop, inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation, aims to equip PreK-12 educators, administrators and staff with the knowledge and tools to understand and mitigate these challenges within the educational environment.
Objectives:

Understand the Impact: Delve into the research presented in The Anxious Generation to comprehend how the shift from traditional play-based childhood to a smartphone-centric lifestyle has affected student mental health.
Identify Signs of Anxiety: Learn to recognize symptoms of anxiety and related mental health issues in students across different age groups.
Implement Supportive Strategies: Explore evidence-based practices and interventions that can be integrated into the classroom to support students dealing with anxiety.
Promote Healthy Digital Habits: Develop approaches to encourage balanced technology use among students, fostering healthier digital consumption patterns.

Intended For: Pre-K-12 Educators, Administrators and Staff
All participants will receive a copy of the book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

Associate Principal/Dean of Students Meeting
2025-11-12 08:30 - 11:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
REGISTRATION LINK FOR WINCAP: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development

ELA and Literacy Learning Community
2025-11-13 09:00 - 14:00 | CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh, NY, 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, United States
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $150 per person for schools participating in the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Terry Tregan and Elaine Whitcomb, CVES Facilitators
Description: Join us for a collaborative workshop designed specifically for K-12 educators passionate about enhancing their English Language Arts (ELA) instruction. The ELA Learning Community Workshop provides a platform for teachers to share best practices, explore innovative teaching strategies, and deepen their understanding of ELA pedagogy. During this workshop, participants will:

Collaborate with fellow educators to exchange ideas and resources.
Explore effective techniques for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Engage in discussions to promote student-centered learning.
Share tools and technologies to enhance ELA instruction.
Reflect on current practices and identify areas for growth and improvement.
Review the latest New York State Education Department (NYSED) initiatives, related to ELA instruction

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or new to the profession, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to elevate your ELA teaching. Come prepared to learn, share, and grow within a supportive community of educators dedicated to fostering a love of language and literacy in their students.
Intended For: K-12 teachers who provide ELA instruction
Link to register in WinCap:2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development
