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SUMMARY:CANCLED 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
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SUMMARY:CANCELED 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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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\n\nRegistration Link: 2026 – 2027 Staff Development Clerical
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:20260727T225150
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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\n\n\n2026 – 2027 Staff Development Clerical
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/practical-leadership-for-non-instructional-operational-leaders/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T083000
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SUMMARY:Dignity Act Coordinator Training (DASA)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026\n8:30AM to 3:30 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided\nCVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $215 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nCTLE Hours:        6 Hours\n\nPresenter: Roseann Bayne\, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction\, Citi BOCES\n\nDescription: Join us for an immersive 6-hour training course designed to empower Dignity Act Coordinators and Dignity Act Response Team Members with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster a safe and inclusive environment in New York State schools. This comprehensive training will delve into the ideals of the Dignity For All Students Act\, equipping participants to effectively identify\, investigate\, and address incidents of bullying\, harassment\, discrimination\, and cyberbullying.\n\nTarget Audience: DASA Coordinators and others who provide supports as part of the Dignity Act process
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/dignity-act-coordinator-training-dasa-2/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T083000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED 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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SUMMARY:CANCELED 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
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SUMMARY:CANCELED 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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T083000
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SUMMARY:Chalkboards to Chatbots:  A Beginner’s Guide to AI
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, August 26\, 2026\n \nTime: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM)\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCTLE Hours: 6 Hours\n\nCost: $215 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Natalie Hurley\n\nDescription: Curious about how artificial intelligence can enhance teaching and learning? This interactive\, beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help educators confidently explore the power of AI in the classroom. Participants will discover practical ways to save time\, spark creativity\, and personalize instruction using AI tools—no prior experience required. Through hands-on examples and real-world applications\, you’ll learn how to generate lesson ideas\, differentiate materials\, support student engagement\, and navigate ethical considerations. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies\, a stronger understanding of AI’s potential\, and the confidence to start integrating these tools into your everyday practice.\n\nIntended For: Any K-12 Teachers
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/chalkboards-to-chatbots-a-beginners-guide-to-ai/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T083000
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SUMMARY:We Teach New Teacher Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Date: Session #1 – Monday\, August 31\, 2026\n\nSession #2 – Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026\nSession #3 – Tuesday\, January 12\, 2026\nSession #4 – Tuesday\, March 16\, 2026\n\n \nTime: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $1100 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser (based on 20 participants)\n\nPresenter: Jen Hesseltine\, Marker Box Education and guests as noted in description\n \nDescription: This four-part professional learning series will engage new teachers in developing their craft and using evidence-based methods to support student learning and growth. This series is suitable for teachers in their first three years of teaching or for those 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 guests as appropriate to the needs of the 2026-2027 cohort of teachers. Marker Box Education is an initiative of K12 education consultant\, Jen Hesseltine. Marker Box workshops for new and early-profession teachers are:\n● Hands-on\, interactive\, and collaborative\n● Teacher-centered and supportive\n● Informative and resourceful\n\nTeachers 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.\nThemes in the year-long cohort include:\n● Communication strategies for building professional relationships with students\, families\, colleagues\, administrators\, and the community\n● Strategies and routines for student engagement and learning\, classroom management\, time management\, and challenging behaviors\n● The overall shifts in NYS learning standards (across all content areas and grade bands) and what they mean for teaching and learning\, as well as new NYSED Graduation Measures and Portrait of a Graduate initiative updates\n● Student-centered learning with natural\, real-world\, connections to the community\n● 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\n● 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\n● Literacy in all grade levels and content areas\n● Educational technologies and digital resources (and balancing the use of technology with traditional analog tools and other classroom resources)\n● Culturally responsive pedagogy\n● Resources and routines for professional growth\, joy\, and well-being as a teacher\n● Topics as informed by the cohort of teachers\n\nIntended For: Teachers in the first three years of service or those with more experience who could benefit from a collegial regional network supporting teaching excellence
URL:https://www.cves.org/event/we-teach-new-teacher-workshop-series/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
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