In this session we explore the new curriculum and resources being developed by CCSD Grade 5 Social Studies Curriculum Committee. An overview of the curriculum and methodology will be presented with a focus on materials for Unit 1: Canada. Participants will be able to experience lessons and enter the school year prepared to teach the first unit in the fall.
We will explore the considerations and mindset that drives one of our most empowered and impactful decisions as music educators, selecting music for our students.
Biology and ESS science teachers will continue to plan for the upcoming shift in science. Teachers will explore the released educator guides and align released sampler questions to the PLD's. Teachers will use remaining time to work collaboratively on planning curriculum to NYSSLS to include implementation of the NYS Investigations.
An opportunity for World Language Dept. teachers to gain a better understanding of requirements to obtain the Seal of Biliteracy and specific target language skills that require years of practice to reach that level. The role of panel members in the final presentation by student candidates will be included to prepare colleagues to fill that need. Time will also be allocated for subgroups by language for discussion regarding current program strengths and needs to best prepare students for success during graduation year.
This session is intended for district librarians. The training will focus on how the devices utilized through the Pilots and Innovative Projects program can be used to support the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards.
In this session, participants will review the fundamental elements required to understand why behaviors may occur and de-escalation strategies that can help alleviate an escalated situation.
Participants will explore the impact of sensory processing on student learning and behavior as well as to increase their ability to detect sensory needs among students. The session will include practical strategies we can use in any classroom. By the end of the session, participants will feel more empowered to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that addresses the diverse sensory needs of their students.
This 2-hour training with the New York State Troopers will explore current practices on how staff should respond in active shooter scenarios. In addition to reviewing warning signs as well as preventative recommendations, the training will also detail the ways in which low enforcement officers will react when confronting active shooters.
Experience a hands-on demonstration of hands-only CPR and AED usage. Attendees will practice with real AEDs, learn crucial life-saving techniques, and discover the significant benefits of having an AED compared to just performing CPR. Don't miss this essential session.
This presentation is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of harm reduction principles and practices. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of substance use disorder, the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine, and the importance of Narcan and other harm reduction strategies.
Grief is a universal experience we all come to understand in different ways. Join us in exploring how grief is understood differently across developmental stages, how to identify symptoms, and how to cope, or help others cope, through the most difficult of times. Practical strategies and useful resources will be available.
What is trauma? Can trauma affect a child's behavior especially in the classroom? Have you asked yourself, "How do I handle a child in my classroom with behaviors like this?" In this session we will give strategies to help you manage and understand the why behind the behavior.
This workshop is ideal for anyone who works with children and adolescents. You can expect to learn: what constitutes trauma, and how this presents in the students you encounter, the differences between trauma and ADHD, how trauma looks in the child/adolescent brain, how trauma impacts physical, emotional, and thinking and learning capabilities, how you can interact effectively with traumatized students, and self-care for educators.
This session will focus on how to foster success through positive relationships with students and each other, and how creating belonging can enhance student ownership in their education process. We will examine how those relationships improve the development of SEL competencies among students and staff. The session will also provide simple, tangible strategies and resources to use to help incorporate the SEL competencies into your classroom. The session will also discuss the role identity and values play in students developing a sense of purpose in school.
During this session you will learn about the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Topics to be discussed in this session include, an overview of heath home care coordination, OPWDD eligibility criteria, services and supports as well as the referral process. There will be time for questions.
What you do on the first days of school will determine your success or failure as a teacher for the rest of the school year. Your desire to be an effective teacher will be defined by how you structure a successful first day that will set the stage for an effective classroom throughout the school year. This course offers strategies, activities and structures to get you started on your path to an efficient, organized and interactive classroom.
Participants will gain a common understanding of vocabulary, morphology and etymology, explore best practices in teaching vocabulary within the K-5 classroom, and determine goals for the upcoming school year.
CMS Science 7/8 and CMS ELA 8 teachers will collaborate on instructional strategies that can address standards from both curricula using Alan Gratz's Two Degrees.
Review 1st Grade assessments and update assessment binder - Bring assessment binder and class roster to the session. Required for all 1st grade teachers including co teachers and self contained special education teachers.
Review 2nd Grade assessments and update assessment binder - Bring assessment binder and class roster to the session. Required for all 2nd Grade teachers including co teachers and self contained special education teachers.
Review 4th Grade assessments and update assessment binder - Bring assessment binder and class roster to the session. Required for all 4th Grade teachers including co teachers and self contained special education teachers.
Review Kindergarten assessments and update assessment binder - Bring assessment binder and class roster to the session. Required for all Kindergarten teachers including co teachers and self contained special education teachers.
Google Forms are great for collecting data and completing quizzes. but , it can also be used as a very versatile tool with many purposes. In this session we will learn about some of the ways that Google
Teachers won't be replaced by robots anytime soon. This course explains Essay Bot, supervised vs. unsupervised learning, the impact of AI in the classroom (negative vs. positive), cloud learning and blockchain technology and more. Learn how AI may affect student learning and teaching.
Do you feel a bit lost or overwhelmed with all of the fast paced developments of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What are chatbots? What are large language models? This session will offer participants a broad overview of the various AI tools available and how they can be incorporated into your instructional toolbox for both teacher and student use. We will also discuss the ethical concerns and issues that coincide with AI use.
Learning how to create animation takes creativity, perseverance, and planning. Help students develop these skills through Google Slides! Students and teachers can use the built-in tools of Slides to create illustrations, animate them, and then share them through Google Drive or as animated GIFs.
ParentSquare is the company that has taken over Remind. ParentSquare is designed to keep students, parents, and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement. It provides a safe way for district administrators, principals, teachers, staff, parents, and students to send and receive school and class information, share pictures and files, and much more. This session will train you on how to use ParentSquare for communication.
This is a full-day in-service for the team presently reading and researching the new book, The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt; The Women Who Created A President by Edward F. O’Keefe.
Knowing about our community gives us better insight into the students who will enter our classrooms in September. Join Doug Kohler, 7th Grade History teacher and Erie County historian, for a bus tour of Clarence. We’ll be driving through the hamlets to get an appreciation of how they are similar and yet each has its own unique identity.
In this session, teachers will be provided a general overview of the Mystery Science platform. Teachers will learn the formatting of a unit and tips for implementation and utilizing additional Mystery Science resources and tools (i.e.: google form assessments, extension readings/activities). With remaining time, teachers will collaborate to begin planning a lesson using Mystery Science.
This session will focus on how to best utilize the transition plan as the starting point when planning for student success, and how to leverage community resources to support that process. The session will cover: The “why” of transition planning, the elements of strong and student-driven transition planning, examples of less-formal transition assessments and activities, how to make transition planning the focus of the IEP through Person-Centered Planning, case studies / examples, and leveraging community supports to increase success.
Participants will explore the impact of sensory processing on student learning and behavior as well as to increase their ability to detect sensory needs among students. The session will include practical strategies we can use in any classroom. By the end of the session, participants will feel more empowered to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that addresses the diverse sensory needs of their students.
As our community continues to grow in more diverse ways, we want to make sure that our students and families feel heard and understood, and that our staff are well educated on the cultures of the students/families they work with. We have many Jewish and Jew-ish students and families throughout the district. During this session you will learn about Jewish culture and traditions, ways to support your Jewish students, and helpful resources from Jewish Buffalo. You will also learn how to create a culture in your classroom that is inclusive of all students regardless of their culture and/or religion.
This is the second part of the 2-hour training with the New York State Troopers will explore current practices on how staff should respond in active shooter scenarios. In addition to reviewing warning signs as well as preventative recommendations, the training will also detail the ways in which low enforcement officers will react when confronting active shooters.
Experience a hands-on demonstration of hands-only CPR and AED usage. Attendees will practice with real AEDs, learn crucial life-saving techniques, and discover the significant benefits of having an AED compared to just performing CPR. Don't miss this essential session.
In this session we will cover: 1) An overview of the McKinney-Vento Act (legislation that helps to support students experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity), 2) Background, statistics, and case studies on trends of M-V Act eligible students in Clarence, 3) Ways to help identify students and families who might be in need, and the point-people within the district that information should be triaged to, 4) Strategies and tips for working with students who might be McKinney-Vento Act eligible and/or experiencing housing insecurity, and 5) Q and A
Because the human brain is not fully finished forming until the age of 25, kids are not thinking when they push enter, bully, or think about the ramifications of their online usage now and how it will affect their future. Learn about swatting, doxxing, bullying, and online gaming dangers. We will explore the dangers of the most common apps kids use. Clarity of student behavior will evolve as participants learn about the growing adolescent brain and how the above interfere with learning.
Studies show up to 80% of civilian trauma fatalities are due to uncontrolled bleeding from an extremity. If this bleeding is severe, it can kill within minutes, potentially before trained responders can arrive. However, properly trained and equipped bystanders can quickly stop the blood loss and safe lives. Improving public awareness about how to stop severe bleeding and expanding personal and public access to Bleeding Control Kits can be the difference between life and death for an injured person.
Grief is a universal experience we all come to understand in different ways. Join us in exploring how grief is understood differently across developmental stages, how to identify symptoms, and how to cope, or help others cope, through the most difficult of times. Practical strategies and useful resources will be available.
What is trauma? Can trauma affect a child's behavior especially in the classroom? Have you asked yourself, "How do I handle a child in my classroom with behaviors like this?" In this session we will give strategies to help you manage and understand the why behind the behavior.
This workshop is ideal for anyone who works with children and adolescents. You can expect to learn: what constitutes trauma, and how this presents in the students you encounter, the differences between trauma and ADHD, how trauma looks in the child/adolescent brain, how trauma impacts physical, emotional, and thinking and learning capabilities, how you can interact effectively with traumatized students, and self-care for educators.
Amy L Close, LMHC and Luiza Perez-Ortiz, Mental Health Counseling Intern, will provide a general overview of eating disorders. Amy and Luiza will provide psychoeducation about eating disorders specifically related to school staff and students as well as "Do's and Don'ts" while supporting individuals with an eating disorder. Other topics to be discussed include, Myths/Facts about Eating Disorders, appropriate language to use and how to support students struggling with a diagnosed eating disorder or general disordered eating patterns.
Grade have an enormous impact on the lives of students, yet the number on the report card doesn’t always accurately reflect a student’s level of skill or understanding. In this session we will explore methods and strategies that support more equitable grading systems- systems that reduce bias, help educators streamline instruction and assessment, and ultimately motivate and engage all students in standards-based mastery learning.
Participants will gain a common understanding of vocabulary, morphology and etymology, explore best practices in teaching vocabulary within the K-5 classroom, and determine goals for the upcoming school year.
This is the second part of this session where CMS Science 7/8 and CMS ELA 8 teachers will continue to collaborate on instructional strategies that can address standards from both curricula using Alan Gratz's Two Degrees.
AI technology is here to stay. With the right tools, teachers can use its power to increase student learning. Participants will explore how to use AI to provide students with fast feedback, create meaningful classroom experiences, and make our jobs easier. The goal being to teach students how to use AI ethically and as a tool of learning instead of as a tool to replace learning.
Review 3rd Grade assessments and update assessment binder - Bring assessment binder and class roster to the session. Required for all 3rd Grade teachers including co teachers and self contained special education teachers.
Review 5th assessments and update assessment binder - Bring assessment binder and class roster to the session. Required for all 5th Grade teachers including co teachers and self contained special education teachers.
Do you feel a bit lost or overwhelmed with all of the fast paced developments of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What are chatbots? What are large language models? This session will offer participants a broad overview of the various AI tools available and how they can be incorporated into your instructional toolbox for both teacher and student use. We will also discuss the ethical concerns and issues that coincide with AI use.
This workshop is designed to introduce educators to the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its pivotal role in the future of education. This comprehensive session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate AI effectively into your teaching practices, ensuring that both you and your students are prepared for the evolving technological landscape.
Focuses of This Workshop:
1. Understanding AI: An Overview - What is AI?: Gain a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence, including its history and key concepts - The role of AI in today's World and the potential it holds for the future.
2. The Importance of AI Literacy for Students - Preparing for the Future: Discover why it's crucial for students to be knowledgeable about AI. - Encouraging Critical Thinking and Ethical Awareness: Discuss the importance of teaching students not just how to use AI, but also to understand its implications, fostering a sense of responsibility and ethical awareness.
3. AI in the Classroom: Practical Applications for Teachers - Enhancing Teaching and Learning: Learn how AI can be used to personalize learning experiences, identify students' strengths and weaknesses, and provide real-time feedback. - Tools and Resources: Get hands-on experience with AI-powered tools and platforms that can aid in lesson planning, grading, and student engagement. - Innovative Teaching Strategies: Explore creative ways to incorporate AI into various subjects and projects, making learning more interactive and engaging.
Learning how to create animation takes creativity, perseverance, and planning. Help students develop these skills through Google Slides! Students and teachers can use the built-in tools of Slides to create illustrations, animate them, and then share them through Google Drive or as animated GIFs.
Explore the potential of AI in education. This workshop will provide hands-on experience with AI tools, demonstrate how to integrate AI into your curriculum, and offer strategies for streamlining productivity. Empower your teachers and enhance their teaching experience using AI.
This session is for anyone who wants to kick it up a notch when it comes to the aesthetics of their Schoology page to make it easier for their students to navigate. It will also show how Schoology and PowerSchool work hand-in-hand to make students more responsible for their grades and assignments. There will be time for participants to practice and implement what is presented during this session.
ParentSquare is the company that has taken over Remind. ParentSquare is designed to keep students, parents, and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement. It provides a safe way for district administrators, principals, teachers, staff, parents, and students to send and receive school and class information, share pictures and files, and much more. This session will train you on how to use ParentSquare for communication.
Knowing about our community gives us better insight into the students who will enter our classrooms in September. Join Doug Kohler, 7th Grade History teacher and Erie County historian, for a bus tour of Clarence. We’ll be driving through the hamlets to get an appreciation of how they are similar and yet each has its own unique identity.
A session designed for secondary physical education teachers. We will provide live examples, as well as a video reference, of the skills and techniques that can be used for secondary physical education classes.
In this session, teachers will go through the Circle of Life Investigation, including how to print and administer this part of the New Grade 5 Science Assessment. This is the first mandatory investigation of the year. Teachers will also go be shown the Schoology resources for science.
Participants will explore the impact of sensory processing on student learning and behavior as well as to increase their ability to detect sensory needs among students. The session will include practical strategies we can use in any classroom. By the end of the session, participants will feel more empowered to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that addresses the diverse sensory needs of their students.
Addressing the needs for students preparing for high school. Areas to focus on, tips for navigating the school search, and what college accommodations look like.
In this session, participants will be able to unpack the student IEP to create a greater understanding of how to specially design instruction and maximize student outcomes in the classroom. Those attending this session will need to have access to a student IEP to bring with them.
This course will explain the difference between 504 plans & IEPs, go over parts of a 504 plan, discuss common accommodations and review how 504 plans work at CMS. FAQs will be addressed and there will be time for teachers to look at 504 plans for 2024-25 school year.
Executive functions skills refer to the combination of sensory, motor, cognitive and communication skills that provide support to become a successful adult. These skills are being lost as students become addicted to screens. Participants will dive deeper into these skills and learn 12 reasons to teach executive skills (by age). Get ready to not act your age while exploring these skills.
This training equips teachers with essential knowledge and practical strategies to support students with various health conditions. Participants will learn about common health issues, including asthma, diabetes, seizures, and allergies, focusing on recognizing symptoms, responding to emergencies, and implementing accommodations.
Studies show up to 80% of civilian trauma fatalities are due to uncontrolled bleeding from an extremity. If this bleeding is severe, it can kill within minutes, potentially before trained responders can arrive. However, properly trained and equipped bystanders can quickly stop the blood loss and safe lives. Improving public awareness about how to stop severe bleeding and expanding personal and public access to Bleeding Control Kits can be the difference between life and death for an injured person.
Grief is a universal experience we all come to understand in different ways. Join us in exploring how grief is understood differently across developmental stages, how to identify symptoms, and how to cope, or help others cope, through the most difficult of times. Practical strategies and useful resources will be available.
In this session we will dive deeper into how trauma affects development, how developmental relationships can help you make positive connections with students. Which will help them to learn how to regulate emotions in a more positive less destructive way.
Amy L Close, LMHC and Luiza Perez-Ortiz, Mental Health Counseling Intern, will provide a general overview of eating disorders. Amy and Luiza will provide psychoeducation about eating disorders specifically related to school staff and students as well as "Do's and Don'ts" while supporting individuals with an eating disorder. Other topics to be discussed include, Myths/Facts about Eating Disorders, appropriate language to use and how to support students struggling with a diagnosed eating disorder or general disordered eating patterns.
The training is for fourth or fifth grade teachers who will be teaching Read, STOP, Write in the 2024-2025 school year. This program encompasses literacy skills, comprehension, and writing instruction, all within the context of authentic informational text. The mini-session training will provide additional support for the implementation of the Read, STOP, write program and will include modeling of the daily lessons as well as additional tips for teachers.
Ready to implement more equitable, standards-based systems of learning, assessment, and grading into your classroom? Join us as we continue our journey and explore ways of prioritizing sequential and cyclical skills and developing rubrics and assessments. Ways of communicating your new system to students and families will also be discussed.
Participants will gain a common understanding of vocabulary, morphology and etymology, explore best practices in teaching vocabulary within the K-5 classroom, and determine goals for the upcoming school year.
AI technology is here to stay. With the right tools, teachers can use its power to increase student learning. Participants will explore how to use AI to provide students with fast feedback, create meaningful classroom experiences, and make our jobs easier. The goal being to teach students how to use AI ethically and as a tool of learning instead of as a tool to replace learning.
Adobe Express is a great resource for creating graphic designs and presentations, designing and editing video projects, creating web pages and infographics, and more! Both teachers and students can take advantage of all Adobe Express has to offer for creativity and visual literacy. This session will offer an introduction to the platform … but there is much more that can be done!
Do you feel a bit lost or overwhelmed with all of the fast paced developments of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What are chatbots? What are large language models? This session will offer participants a broad overview of the various AI tools available and how they can be incorporated into your instructional toolbox for both teacher and student use. We will also discuss the ethical concerns and issues that coincide with AI use.
EdPuzzle is a great formative assessment tool for teachers who run a flipped classroom, assign videos for homework, or want to encourage asynchronous communication. In EdPuzzle teachers can create online classes and upload original videos or select online videos, add interactive features, assign those videos to students, and send the video assignments to students’ email addresses by providing either access code or a link. EdPuzzle enables teachers to keep track of how many students watched the video, what percentage of the video students watched, when they watched it, what questions in the video students answered right or wrong.
Explore the potential of AI in education. This workshop will provide hands-on experience with AI tools, demonstrate how to integrate AI into your curriculum, and offer strategies for streamlining productivity. Empower your teachers and enhance their teaching experience using AI.
This session is for anyone who wants to kick it up a notch when it comes to the aesthetics of their Schoology page to make it easier for their students to navigate. It will also show how Schoology and PowerSchool work hand-in-hand to make students more responsible for their grades and assignments. There will be time for participants to practice and implement what is presented during this session.
ParentSquare is the company that has taken over Remind. ParentSquare is designed to keep students, parents, and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement. It provides a safe way for district administrators, principals, teachers, staff, parents, and students to send and receive school and class information, share pictures and files, and much more. This session will train you on how to use ParentSquare for communication.
The session is intended for new Seesaw users. We will walk through the platform and become familiar with the Activity Libraries in Seesaw. You will learn how to assign activities to your students.
