ENGAGE,EMPOWER& INSPIRERegional Professional Learning DayTuesday, November 6, 2018Columbia High School962 Luther Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061

EAST GREENBUSH SITE

Schedule

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Coffee Vendors

8:40 – 9:30 a.m. Morning Keynote

Choose two 45-minute sessions (1 Session A & 1 Session B) or one 90-minute Session AB

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Session A WorkshopSession AB Workshop

(9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)10:35 – 11:20 a.m. Session B Workshop

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Flu Shot Clinic (Bring Insurance Card)

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch, Networking, Vendors

12:40 – 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Keynote

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Session C Workshop

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Complete Evaluation, Vendors, Networking

TIME EVENTS

NOTE: All workshops are first come first serve. Please have backup options.

Parking may be limited. Please use the lower parking lot and consider carpooling.

A big thank you to the following business partners for contributing door prizes:

• Texas Instruments (TI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graphing Calculator and Teacher License• Walmart, Hudson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 Gift Card• Applebee’s, East Greenbush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) $10 vouchers• Applebee’s, Hudson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) $10 vouchers

Door prizes will be drawn from returned name tags at the end of the day. Winners will be notified via email.

Keynote Speakers

Afternoon Keynote: 12:40-1:30 p.m. – AuditoriumStephen “Dr. Bird” BirchakAuthor, professor, counseling psychologist, former college wrestling coach of the year, hus-band, father, and reformed class clown, Dr. Bird is a nationally recognized speaker on issues of positive psychology and has spoken to over 250,000 professionals, service providers, educators, parents, and students nationwide. He is the author of 5 books including “It’s Not a Crisis – It’s an Inconvenience!” which has quickly become a workplace and personal motto for thousands of people across the nation who are infusing his principles of attitude change into their daily lives. He also wrote “The Jerk Whisperer” and “How to Build a Child’s Character by Tapping into Your Own.” Dr. Bird also wrote the popular children’s book “The Bird and the

Bear” based on his own life. He offers small practical changes in our day-to-day behaviors that have been used by professionals, administrators, executives, fortune 500 corporate leaders, teachers, parents, and children. Dr. Birchak was honored as the “New York State Champion of Character,” and was presented with the “Friend of Education” award from the School Administrator’s Association of New York.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:

The Happiness Code: The 5 Active Reflections of Really Really Happy Educators!How can we stay positive when life is getting tough? How do we re-energize when life seems to drain us? When the whole world is becom-ing more stressed, can organizations and individuals create a positive attitude change? Dr. Bird has spent nearly 4 decades as a college professor researching and teaching positive psychology and the effects of tension, stress, and change in our culture. He uses research, theory, humor, and reflection to explain and clarify the critical influences on happiness in our lives. He offers strategies and functional skills for dealing with toxic people, attitude change, and stressful situations. In this day and age of hostility and tension, we could all use a little more serenity and Dr. Bird leaves every audience with new essential skills as well as inspiration. The 5 active reflections not only change lives, they often save them as well.

Morning Keynote: 8:40-9:30 a.m. – AuditoriumKevin Honeycutt“ I am a change agent, a keynote speaker/trainer but I am first and foremost a teacher. I have been teaching for over 23 years and I am on a mission to prepare kids for the future and to empower teachers to do the same.”

Kevin grew up in poverty and attended school in many cities across the United States. As he witnessed education around the country he collected powerful experiences that still influence his conversations and his work with educators. He spent 13 years teaching art K-12 in public school and for 17 years spent summers leading creative adventure camps for kids of all ages.

In 1991 he received the Making IT Happen Award which is an internationally recognized awards program for edu-cators and leaders in the field of educational technology integration in K–12 schools. The program identifies and rewards educational technology leaders around the world for their commitment and innovation.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:

Trends, Tools, & Tactics for 21st Century LearningThis keynote is a fun look at the exciting things that happen when educators step outside their boxes and try new tools. It reinforces the importance of relationships while encouraging teachers to become learners again through positive examples of student success.

Session A Workshops 9:45-10:30 a.m. (45 Minutes) • EAST GREENBUSHKevin Honeycutt

Powerful Tools 4 Challenging Times (Auditorium)

In this presentation, I explore the amazing and abundant free and affordable tools that we can use to offset costs, maximize effect, and drive improvement in schools.

Rachel Harrison, Ryan Steller, Jill Augustine, Anne Lazarony, Rachel Teplitsky, Melissa Putterman Hoffmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin

Suicide Prevention (Room C208) K-12 All ContentsThe Berlin CSD counseling staff developed a suicide prevention protocol in 2015. The protocol includes use of the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale to evaluate the risk of suicide; the steps to take when someone shows warning signs of self-harm or suicide; the referral process for psychiatric care; and ongoing use of the Lifelines Suicide prevention Program to teach students, staff and the surrounding community how to identify and assist people contemplating self-harm or suicide. Information will include brief statistics and behavioral patterns around suicidal thinking and behavior, warning signs, video example, and an overview of a suicide prevention curriculum.

Michelle Furlong, Kevin Onorato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunswick

Rensselaer County and the War of Rebellion (Room S121) 7-9 various contentsWe will discuss the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grant which funded our co-curricular 7th grade lesson “Rensselaer County and the War of Rebellion.” The LGRMIF Grant addresses three goals: increasing the use of local government historical records; enhancing classroom instruction to meet the New York State Social Studies Framework; and increasing public awareness of the educational and historical value of local government records. We will take you through the process of writing and applying for grants, locating records, creating lessons, and exploring cross-curricular connections with math and science.

Sarah Garno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Greenbush

What Does Independent Reading Look Like? (Room S213) K-5 LiteracyIndependent reading is more than simply having students read on their own. It is teaching students to understand what kind of books they might enjoy reading as well as making sure students understand their reading ability without the pressure of “having” to read one specific book. In this session, participants will learn what independent reading is and is not, as well as why it is beneficial. We will explore the work of Donalyn Miller and her book The Book Whisperer and how your library can help.

Jodi Rossman LMHC, Jon Zehnder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Restorative Justice – Overview of Practices and Principles (Room C208) 3-12 All ContentsTogether we will go through some of the main concepts of Restorative Justice: Relationships, Community Circles, Restorative Conversations and Classroom Conference Circle. We will look at how Restorative Justice fits with PBIS, and RTI models, and begin to examine its impact on school communities around the nation.

Janice Balogh, Jennifer Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schodack

Using “I Wonder” Pictures to Engage Elementary Students in Math (Room S118) K-3 MathWe will share a series of pictures that have been used in a kindergarten classroom to empower and engage students to see mathematics in the world around them. Students share “I wonder” questions about the pictures. They will use common core strategies to count, add and subtract.

George Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Engage, Empower and Inspire through Science (Room N213) K-5 ScienceCome and explore ways to embed phenomena, the science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts into your science units as you transition to the Next Generation Standards. This workshop will give you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues to exchange ideas and view specific examples of what these three instructional components look like.

Session A Workshops 9:45-10:30 a.m. (45 Minutes) • EAST GREENBUSHMargaret McMahan, Chris Casey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

ESSA Overview (Room N205) K-12, AdministratorsIn this presentation, we will provide a summary of the accountability components of NYS’s accountability system under Every Student Succeeds Act. We will discuss the data that impacts the various measures of success and the criteria for measuring it.

Deb Mabey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hoosick Falls

STEM Fellows Science Experience (Room N210) 7-12 STEM Learn more about the Questar III summer STEM Program. Through four years of participating as a STEM fellow, I have developed lessons based on my experiences. We will explore some of my lessons and discuss how my experience with the STEM Fellows Program influences lesson design, increases student engagement and provides students a deeper understanding of Biology and Earth Science.

Jennifer Childress, Leah Holsclaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYSED

The New Arts Standards Overview (Room S217) P-12 Arts EducatorsThis breakout session is open to all P-12 arts educators who are new to, have some familiarity with, or would like a refresher on the new 2017 Learning Standards for the Arts. The presenters will provide a brief overview of the background and goals of the new standards, with a focus on key changes from the 1996 NYS arts standards. Come to discuss: How might organizing your curriculum around the four artistic processes of Creating, Responding, Performing/Presenting/Producing and Connecting change your planning and units? What might be new for each arts discipline? How will having P-12 performance indicators, rather than grade band indicators, affect instruction and assessment? How will having a 5th Arts area - Media Arts - affect Music, Dance, Theatre and Visual Arts?

Blue Shield Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Shield of NENY

Stress: Manage Stress Before It Manages You! (Room C212) K-12 All ContentsFind out the keys to managing stress in today’s modern society. You’ll learn how to identify stress-related symptoms, how to categorize your stressors, and when to take action or use coping skills.

Session B Workshops 10:35-11:20 a.m. (45 Minutes) • EAST GREENBUSHRachel Harrison, Ryan Steller, Jill Augustine, Anne Lazarony, Rachel Teplitsky, Melissa Putterman Hoffmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin

Suicide Prevention (Room C206) K-12 All ContentsThe Berlin CSD counseling staff developed a suicide prevention protocol in 2015. The protocol includes use of the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale to evaluate the risk of suicide; the steps to take when someone shows warning signs of self-harm or suicide; the referral process for psychiatric care; and ongoing use of the Lifelines Suicide prevention Program to teach students, staff and the surrounding community how to identify and assist people contemplating self-harm or suicide. Information will include brief statistics and behavioral patterns around suicidal thinking and behavior, warning signs, video example, and an overview of a suicide prevention curriculum.

Len Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schodack

How to Develop Earth and Environmental Science Curriculum (Room N208) 9-12 STEMThis session will focus on how to infuse lab experience, gained through participation with The Questar STEM Research Institute at Rens-selaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), to develop Earth and Environmental Science curriculums. Activities shared with teachers in this session will include a simple model to demonstrate isotope fractionation, using model foraminifera to show changes in diversity, and designing an experiment to test the impact of ocean acidification on corals.

Christine Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin

Using Carolina Biological Science Kits (Room S119) K-5 ScienceIn this session, we will discuss how to use a few of Carolina Biological’s Science kits to engage students in the NYS Science Standards (grades 2,4, and 5). We will discuss the practical application within your class time, and how to incorporate literacy and math skills as well. There will be time included to explore how to incorporate field trips and to use the Carolina Biological’s science equipment.

Jodi Rossman LMHC, Jon Zehnder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Restorative Justice – Overview of Practices and Principles (Room C208) 3-12 All ContentsTogether we will go through some of the main concepts of Restorative Justice: Relationships, Community Circles, Restorative Conversations and Classroom Conference Circle. We will look at how Restorative Justice fits with PBIS, and RTI models, and begin to examine its impact on school communities around the nation.

Janice Balogh, Jennifer Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schodack

Using “I Wonder” Pictures to Engage Elementary Students in Math (Room S118) K-3 MathWe will share a series of pictures that have been used in a kindergarten classroom to empower and engage students to see mathematics in the world around them. Students share “I wonder” questions about the pictures. They will use common core strategies to count, add and subtract.

Deb Mabey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hoosic Falls

STEM Fellows Science Experience (Room N210) 7-12 STEM Learn more about the Questar III summer STEM Program. Through four years of participating as a STEM fellow, I have developed lessons based on my experiences. We will explore some of my lessons and discuss how my experience with the STEM Fellows Program influences lesson design, increases student engagement and provides students a deeper understanding of Biology and Earth Science.

Sarah Garno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Greenbush

What Does Independent Reading Look Like? (Room S213) 6-12 LiteracyIndependent reading is more than simply having students read on their own. We will look at different ways that secondary teachers can incorporate or support independent reading. If we are truly in the business of creating life-long learners, then we need to also build and support readers. We will explore the work of Donalyn Miller and her book The Book Whisperer and how your library can help.

Session B Workshops 10:35-11:20 a.m. (45 Minutes) • EAST GREENBUSHLeah Holsclaw

The New Arts Standards – Vocal/General Music Dive (Room S214) P-12 Music EducatorsThis breakout session is open to all P-12 Music educators who already have some familiarity with the 2017 Learning Standards for Music or attended the New Arts Standards Overview session listed in this program. The presenter will lead teachers through 1-2 curricular exercises that will model adapting Vocal/General Music curricula to the new Music Standards. Time for Q and A will also be included.

Jennifer Childress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYSED

The New Arts Standards: Elementary Visual/Media Arts Dive (Room S217) P-12 Visual ArtsThis breakout session is open to all P-12 Visual Arts and Media Arts educators who already have some familiarity with the 2017 Learn-ing Standards for Visual/Media Arts or attended the New Arts Standards Overview session listed in this program. The presenter will lead teachers through 1-2 curricular exercises that will model adapting elementary curricula to the new Visual and Media Arts Standards. Time for Q and A will also be included.

Daniel Galliher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Germantown

Jazz Improvisation – Where to Start? (Room P108) K-12 All ContentsI would like to help other teachers feel more comfortable teaching jazz improvisation, particularly those with non-jazz backgrounds who find themselves teaching jazz. I plan to break down the different elements that comprise an improvised solo and discuss “where to start” when teaching improv. Participants are invited but not required to bring their instruments.

Blue Shield Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Shield of NENY

The Balancing Act: Work, Life, & Technology (Room C212) K-12 All ContentsWe live in a fast-paced world. How can you make time for all of life’s priorities? Learn strategies to help you find balance and live life to the fullest.

Krista Segreto RPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CVS

The Prescription Drug Abuse (Room N205) K-12 All ContentsIn this workshop, we will discuss the “Pharmacists Teach” program which is a community outreach effort. A CVS pharmacist will share their unique perspective on the dangers of prescription drug abuse. The purpose is to dispel a widely held belief by teenagers that prescription drugs are safer than street drugs. We will look at the signs and consequences of prescription abuse, as well as explore tools to keep teens safe. This program can be brought into your classroom or school to educate teens and parents on this deadly problem.

Shauna Maynard, Andrew Pemrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Physical Education Workshop (Room N213) Questar II PE OnlyThis workshop is for Questar III PE Staff only.

Session AB Workshops 9:45-11:15 a.m. (90 Minutes) • EAST GREENBUSHNicole Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Averill Park

Real World Math From the Media to the Classroom (Room N215) 9-12 MathIn this session, Geometry will embrace STEM! If you want to connect Geometry learning standards to hands on STEM activities and content from other subjects, you are not alone! Join us as we showcase how you can do just that! During this interactive session, participants will be led through classroom activities that are not only fun, but also connect to coding and engineering using the Texas Instrument’s Rover. While there will be specific connections to Geometry, skills can transfer to multiple other STEAM subject areas. Bring your brainstorming hat!

Matthew Christian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin

Energy: Making Connections Across the Sciences (Room N214) 9-12 ScienceA deep understanding of the energy concept is a common shortcoming among secondary science students. Additionally, students do not always transfer energy concepts from one science discipline to another. This presentation will show how to use simple pie charts and bar graphs to teach about energy.

Jen Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin

Breakout Boxes: The Basics (Room N313) K-5 All ContentsIn this session, you will learn about Breakout Boxes which can be used to review, introduce content or generate excitement for an upcoming unit or book. We will learn what Breakout Boxes are and how they can be used to engage students in a variety of subject areas. Participants will leave having the tools to design your own Breakout Boxes!

Gina Fusco, Samantha Brown, Maggie Higgins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lansingburgh

Technology Toolkit for Elementary Teachers (Room N309) PK-5 TechnologyWe will share how teachers at Turnpike Elementary School (Grades PK-2) use technology to provide students with meaningful experiences and foster 21st century skills in their classrooms. We will give a brief overview of the following resources and its application in the primary grades: Clever Badges, QR Codes, Thinglink, Google Slides, and Google Classroom. After a brief introduction, participants can select an extended breakout session to learn more about some of these selected topics. Please bring a device to this session (no Apple Devices).

Denise Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rensselaer

An English Teacher’s Cram Session (Room N305) 9-12 ELAAn English curriculum can be dense and overwhelming. Many times, teachers ask themselves, “How do I get to everything?”. In this ses-sion, we will explore strategies which include: competitive games, hands on activities, planning and scheduling, as well as development of mini-lessons. These empowering strategies enable teachers to consolidate material to achieve maximum student engagement.

Zvi Klopott, M .D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Effects of Childhood Trauma, Classroom Response (Room S120) K-12 All ContentsThis presentation will describe the psychological effects of early childhood trauma on the developing psyche and personality structure and how that effect is manifested in the child’s behavior at school. We will then look at how to recognize trauma related behavior and how to respond to it. There will be ample time for discussion.

Jason Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Leveraging Video in Your Classroom (Room C214) K-12 TechnologyIn this 90-minute session we will explore three video creation tools for your classroom: Flipgrid, Screencastify, Loom. You will record your first video and see examples of how districts implemented these tools. Student video creation follows the Four C’s of Education: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity; these are essential to increase active learning, student motivation, and achievement. Additional material will be provided for further exploration. Please bring a device that you can log into, use Google Classroom, and install the extensions: Screencastify and Loom. Mobile operating systems CANNOT (iPads and cellphones) install extensions.

Session AB Workshops 9:45-11:15 a.m. (90 Minutes) • EAST GREENBUSH

Kerrie Burch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

AASL Standards Training for Librarians (C201 Library) K-12 Librarians ONLYAASL introduced new National Library Standards last year. In this full day workshop, begin to integrate the standards into your current lessons and units. We will be digging into the standards and applying them to the work you are currently doing. Please bring a lesson and laptop to work on (no Apple Devices).

Vikki Skarzynski, Laura Franzese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ichabod Crane

Creating & Using Composite Scoring for AIS Programs (Room N308) K-3 AISWe will introduce the use of composite scoring for correctly identifying students in need of Academic Intervention Services. Composite scoring allows educators to look at the whole student, academically, over the course of a prescribed period. It utilizes the RTl Model in selecting the lowest performing students in Reading and Math and provides educators with a concrete picture of where an entire student population falls in relation to each other. This ensures that the children who really require academic support will receive it. This workshop will provide AIS educators with an objective view of student populations and enable them to provide evidence for classroom teachers, Child Study Teams, and Committee on Special Education to substantiate a child’s need for service.

Scott Beiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rensselaer

Insert Coin to Begin Play (Room N310) K-12 All ContentsPlay! Bring the fun back! In an age where kids are overbooked, stressed and anxious, we need pedagogy that brings back the fun. What if there was a way to promote student motivation, foster a positive classroom culture, and encourage critical thinking and student learn-ing? During this session teachers will learn the basics of how game mechanics and gaming principles can be applied to any class. We will explore basic ideas of what gamification is, or isn’t; the benefits of a gamified classroom, and how to get started. We will learn how gamification can empower students and extend learning.

Ellen Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists (Room S102) Questar III Staff OnlyUsing Evidence to Help Guide Decisions on Goals, Dosage, Frequency, Priorities & Interventions for Motor Issues in Autism

Luanne McKinlay, Terri Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Speech Pathologists (Room S104) Questar III Staff OnlySchool Age Language

Medea Jones, Krista Jevons (1-90 minute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rensselaer

Using Digital Portfolios in PK-2: An Introduction to Seesaw (Room N213) PK-2 All ContentsSeesaw is an online platform for student portfolios for students and teachers to engage families and make learning more authentic. Come with your app installed and learn how to use Seesaw in your classroom. Install the classroom version on a device. There is no need to create an account. In this workshop, we will learn how to use Seesaw from two perspectives. We will learn what the app looks like for a child in your class. You will learn how to take a picture, record, and caption, label the work and submit it. We will also experience the Seesaw app as a teacher. You will create a class and make/choose an activity for your class.

Session C Workshops 1:45-2:30 p.m. (45 Minutes) • EAST GREENBUSHDr . Stephen Birchak

The 5 Golden Rules for Staying Connected to Students (Auditorium) K-12 All ContentsStudents often come to school with scars that can’t be seen. Trauma, abuse, and poverty can adversely affect a child’s emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Dr. Bird will look at specific behaviors that allow effective practitioners to deal with the most challenging stu-dents. In an era of human disconnection, one of our greatest challenges is to examine effective strategies for connecting with all students and helping them develop more effective coping skills. Dr. Bird will give strategies for how to calm a student or a classroom, become a guide (not a dictator), create effective discipline systems, and create alliances with parents.

Len Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schodack

How to Develop Earth and Environmental Science Curriculum (Room N208) 9-12 STEMThis session will focus on how to infuse lab experience, gained through participation with The Questar STEM Research Institute at Rens-selaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), to develop Earth and Environmental Science curriculums. Activities shared with teachers in this session will include a simple model to demonstrate isotope fractionation, using model foraminifera to show changes in diversity, and designing an experiment to test the impact of ocean acidification on corals.

Christine Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berlin

Using Carolina Biological Science Kits (Room S119) K-5 ScienceIn this session, we will discuss how to use a few of Carolina Biological’s Science kits to engage students in the NYS Science Standards (grades 2,4, and 5). We will discuss the practical application within your class time, and how to incorporate literacy and math skills as well. There will be time included to explore how to incorporate field trips and to use the Carolina Biological’s science equipment.

Michelle Furlong and Kevin Onorato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunswick

Rensselaer County & the War of Rebellion (Room S121) 7-9 various contentsWe will discuss the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grant which funded our co-curricular 7th grade lesson “Rensselaer County and the War of Rebellion.” The LGRMIF Grant addresses three goals: increasing the use of local government historical records; enhancing classroom instruction to meet the New York State Social Studies Framework; and increasing public awareness of the educational and historical value of local government records. We will take you through the process of writing and applying for grants, locating records, creating lessons, and exploring cross-curricular connections with math and science.

Sarah Fiess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tech Valley

Student Groups: Managing Logistical & Social Challenges (Room C206) 3-12 All ContentsExplore tricks of the trade for teaching collaboration, communication, and accountability through strategic grouping. We will explore het-erogeneous vs. homogeneous grouping, managing project "freeloaders," and even "firing" group members.

Jodi Rossman LMHC, Jon Zehnder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Restorative Justice – Overview of Practices & Principles (Room C208) 3-12 All ContentsTogether we will go through some of the main concepts of Restorative Justice: Relationships, Community Circles, Restorative Conversations and Classroom Conference Circle. We will look at how Restorative Justice fits with PBIS, and RTI models, and begin to examine its impact on school communities around the nation.

John Richter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MHANYS

Mental Health 101 (Room S120) K-12 All ContentsIn this workshop, we will understand mental health as an integral part of overall health. We will explore the prevalence and impact of youth mental health problems: signs and symptoms, as well as, risk and protective factors. We will investigate coping strategies for students and staff and promotion of help-seeking behaviors and the concept of recovery.

Session C Workshops 1:45-2:30 p.m. (45 Minutes) • EAST GREENBUSH

Diana Vazquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Culturally Responsive Schools K-12 All Contents (Room S118)

In this workshop we will focus on creating an awareness of cultural differences in schools. We will explore the recognition of different learn-ing styles and environments conducive for all students, regardless of their ethnic, cultural, or linguistic backgrounds. Culturally responsive teaching incorporates cultural knowledge, prior experiences and performance methods that make learning more appropriate and effective.

Leah Holsclaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saratoga Springs

The New Arts Standards – Instrumental Music Dive (Room S214) P-12 Music EducatorsThis breakout session is open to all P-12 Music educators who already have some familiarity with the 2017 Learning Standards for Music or attended the New Arts Standards Overview session list in this program. The presenter will lead teachers through 1-2 curricular exercises that will model adapting current curricula to the new Music Standards. Time for Q and A will also be included.

Jennifer Childress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYSED

The New Arts Standards: Secondary Visual/Media Arts Dive (Room S217) Visual Arts & Media Arts EducatorsThis breakout session is open to all P-12 Visual Arts and Media Arts educators who already have some familiarity with the 2017 Learning Standards for Visual/Media Arts or attended the New Arts Standards Overview session list in this program. The presenter will lead teachers through 1-2 curricular exercises that will model adapting current curricula to the new Visual and Media Arts Standards. Time for Q and A will also be included.

Daniel Galliher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Germantown

Jazz Improvisation – Where to Start? (Room P108) P-12 All ContentsI would like to help other teachers feel more comfortable teaching jazz improvisation, particularly those with non-jazz backgrounds who find themselves teaching jazz. I plan to break down the different elements that comprise an improvised solo and discuss “where to start” when teaching improv. Participants are invited but not required to bring their instruments.

Kerrie Burch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

AASL Standards Training for Librarians (C201 Library) K-12 Librarians ONLYAASL introduced new National Library Standards last year. In this full day workshop, begin to integrate the standards into your current lessons and units. We will be digging into the standards and applying them to the work you are currently doing. Please bring a lesson and laptop to work on (no Apple Devices).

Elementary Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III Specialists

Elementary PLC (Room N213) K-6 EducatorsIn this Professional Learning Community, we will share our personal experiences, both positive and negative; reflect on our own teaching practices; and explore new ideas that increase student achievement. Bring lesson ideas, questions, and an open mind.

Secondary Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III Specialists

Secondary PLC (Room N205) 7-12 EducatorsIn this Professional Learning Community, we will share our personal experiences, both positive and negative; reflect on our own teaching practices; and explore new ideas that increase student achievement. Bring lesson ideas, questions, and an open mind.

Session C Workshops 1:45-2:30 p.m. (45 Minutes) • EAST GREENBUSH

Ellen Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists (Room S102) Questar III Staff OnlyUsing Evidence to Help Guide Decisions on Goals, Dosage, Frequency, Priorities & Interventions for Motor Issues in Autism

Luanne McKinlay, Terri Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questar III BOCES

Speech Pathologists (Room S104) Questar III Staff OnlySchool Age Language