Capital Region BOCES is your partner in professional learning. We help educators meet daily challenges by providing trainings and workshops that expand knowledge and support students. Our courses are offered year-round, both in-person and online, and cover a variety of topics from state-mandated trainings to safety refreshers.
Capital Region BOCES is a state-approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) provider.
New trainings are regularly added; please check back frequently.
Current Professional Development Offerings
DASA Trainings | ELA/Literacy | ENL| Equity | Instruction & Pedagogy | Instructional Coaching | Leadership | Math | Project Based Learning | Safety | Social Emotional Learning| Special Education | Student Health and Nutrition
Professional Development MATTERS: DASA Trainings
DASA
This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification. New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide the State’s public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: March 30 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Price: $80/$0 for subscribers
DASA
This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification. New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide the State’s public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: April 24 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Price: $80/$0 for subscribers
DASA Coordinators Training
Join us at Capital Region BOCES for a targeted professional development workshop for District DASA Coordinators and Building Teams. This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for Dignity Act Coordinators (DAC) as required by the Dignity for All Students Act and the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who will be serving in the role of Dignity Act Coordinator in their school, as well as other school-based professionals interested in learning more about the Dignity Act. Please note this training does NOT meet the 6 hour training certification requirement for teachers, teacher assistants, or coaches.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: March 19 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Price: $50
Register for DASA Coordinators Training
Professional Development MATTERS: ELA/Literacy
Science of Reading Microcredential Cohort
Discover the Science of Reading: Capital Region BOCES is proud to partner with SUNY New Paltz to offer a Science of Reading microcredential cohort. By joining the cohort, you will have the opportunity to learn about the Science of Reading through New Paltz’s self-paced, online course. You’ll dive into key topics such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension-grounded in the latest reading research. In addition to the self-paced, asynchronous learning, the cohort will engage in a series of in-person and online facilitated sessions led by the expert faculty at SUNY New Paltz’s Science of Reading Center. These will provide an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned, collaborate with fellow educators, and strengthen your instructional practice. Join us to help build your knowledge, connect with peers and transform the way you support student literacy at every grade level. The cost of this cohort includes a license for SUNY’s online microcredential, participation in an online kick off event, and two in-person professional learning sessions.
Presenter: Laura McDaniel and SUNY New Paltz Faculty
Date/Time: Sept. 24, 2025, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (online) | Dec. 3, 2025, | March 11, 2026, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (900 Watervliet Shaker Rd)
Price: $425
Register for Science of Reading Microcredential Cohort
NYS P-3 Literacy Attestation: Planning to Action Workshop
Capital Region BOCES and WSWHE BOCES are pleased to host a two-part series for administrators and their teams to workshop action items coming out of the P-3 Literacy Attestation process. Participants will: collaborate in district teams to review needed actions related to the P-3 Attestation process, workshop and ensure layered support for the implementation of needed actions to support literacy instruction at the P-3 levels and network and share best practice approaches with other districts across the region.
Presenter: Laura McDaniel and SUNY New Paltz Faculty
Date/Time: Oct. 23, 2025 | 1-3:30 p.m., March 17, 2026 | 12:30-3 p.m.
Price: $0
Register for NYS P-3 Literacy Attestation: Planning to Action Workshop
Professional Development MATTERS: ENL
ENL 101, 2025-26 Cohort
The ENL Cohort 101 is designed to support both dedicated ENL teachers and all educators who work English Language Learners (ELLs) across all grade levels and content areas. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from experts, discuss strategies for overcoming barriers, and build a strong network of professionals. The cohort aims to help educators network with peers, collaboratively problem-solve challenges, and strengthen best practices for effectively supporting their ELLs.
Presenter: Laura McDaniel
Date/Time: Oct. 2, 2025, Nov. 6, 2025, Jan. 8, 2026, Mar. 12, 2026, May 5, 2026
Price: $650
Register for ENL 101, 2025-26 Cohort
Professional Development MATTERS: Equity
Grading for Opportunity: Year Two
Research indicates that grading practices often disproportionately favor privileged students, while disadvantaging those from less privileged backgrounds. This includes students of color, those from low-income families, students receiving special education services, and English learners (Feldman, 2019). These inequities in grading systems can contribute to gaps in academic achievement and perpetuate systemic disadvantages for historically marginalized groups. As educators, it is essential to explore and address how grading policies and practices can either reinforce or reduce these disparities. Capital Region BOCES is pleased to offer a continued opportunity for educators to engage in a second-year program focused on exploring these inequities in greater depth. This program provides an important chance for educators to build on the knowledge and skills developed during the 2024-2025 Grading for Opportunity sessions. In this second-year cohort, participants will further develop their understanding of standards-based instruction and assessment. The program will focus on classroom and school practices and policies that ensure accurate communication of student progress, allowing for more equitable outcomes. Through guided action planning, participants will identify specific steps to implement in their classrooms and schools, taking into account the unique needs of their students. Together, they will work to foster a more inclusive and fair educational environment that supports all students in reaching their full potential.
Presenter: Dr. Eva Jones
Date/Time: Ongoing throughout the 2025-26 school year
Price: $225
Register for Grading for Opportunity: Year Two
Grading for Opportunity – Full Year Cohort
Research shows that grading practices often favor privileged students and disadvantage those with less privilege, including students of color, those from low-income families, students receiving special education services, and English learners (Feldman, 2019). Capital Region BOCES is pleased to offer two opportunities to explore this issue in more depth. The first is a one-day overview session. For those interested in furthering their understanding, there is also an option to continue as part of a cohort for the remainder of the academic year.
Presenter: Dr. Eva Jones
Date/Time: July 24, 2025; Oct. 15, 2025; Jan. 14, 2026; March 25, 2026; May 12, 2026
Price: $350
Register for Grading for Opportunity – Full Year Cohort
Capital Region Global Majority Educators Affinity Group
Capital Region BOCES is proud to host the Capital Region Global Educators Majority Affinity Group as they lead a program for individuals in the field of education. As stated in the Capital Region BOCES Mission Statement, “It is our commitment that the diverse experiences and perspectives of each of our students, families, and staff will be recognized, reflected, and embraced in our schools, educational programs, and practices.” Participants will gather for four two-hour sessions to connect, engage, and support one another.
Presenter: N/A
Date/Time: Nov. 5, 2025 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Jan 8, 2026 | 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Mar. 12, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; May 14, 2026 | 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Price: $0
Register for Capital Region Global Majority Educators Affinity Group
Professional Development MATTERS: Instruction and Pedagogy
Engaging Classroom Discussions
Bring energy and depth to your classroom conversations! This interactive webinar will explore strategies for leading engaging discussions in a variety of formats—including whole-class conversations, small-group dialogues, and technology-enhanced discussions. Learn how to design purposeful prompts, structure participation to include every voice, and leverage digital tools to extend and enrich student dialogue. Perfect for educators looking to create dynamic, inclusive, and thoughtful discussion experiences that build critical thinking and communication skills.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Dates/Times: March 18 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Price: $0 for subscribers/$25 for non-subscribers
Register for Engaging Classroom Discussions
Improving Student Recall and Retention Through Processing Activities
Looking for quick, engaging activities you can easily weave into direct instruction to help students make sense of new learning? Join us as we explore powerful, evidence-based processing activities that deepen understanding and support students’ long-term retention of new information. Participants will also receive access to an online portfolio of Google templates and activities that they can easily turnkey to use in their classrooms.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Dates/Times: March 24 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Price: $0 for subscribers/$25 for non-subscribers
Register for Improving Student Recall and Retention Through Processing Activities
Proactive Classroom Management: Preventing Disruptions and Responding with Purpose
This professional development session supports teachers in creating classroom environments where students feel safe to take academic risks and fully engage in learning. Participants will explore proactive classroom management strategies that reduce off-task behavior through clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive relationships. The session will also provide practical, developmentally appropriate approaches for responding to misbehavior in ways that preserve student dignity and promote growth. Teachers will leave with actionable tools to strengthen classroom culture and increase instructional time. This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost for Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES’ Value Add service.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: March 24 | 9- 11:30 a.m.
Price: $100 ($0 for subscribers)
Register for Proactive Classroom Management: Preventing Disruptions and Responding with Purpose
Professional Development MATTERS: Instructional Coaching
Instructional Coaching Academy 25-26
In our third annual Coaching Academy series, instructional coaches will choose from a variety of tailored, year-long clubs to meet the distinct needs of districts, buildings, and individuals. Once registered, individual coaches will sign up for one club that will run for the 2025-2026 school year. Every session will also include whole-group time, as well as time to share out between clubs. Year-long Clubs include:
- Datawise Protocol Club
- Coaching Podcast Club
- Measuring High Impact Teaching Strategy (HITs) Club
- Foundations of Coaching Club
Presenter: CRB Instructional Coaches
Date/Time: Ongoing throughout 2025-26 school year
Price: $440 ($360 for Subscribers)
Register for Instructional Coaching Academy 2025-26
Professional Development MATTERS: Leadership
Thought Leadership for Principals
Capital Region BOCES is pleased to host a series of meetings to provide the opportunity for principals to collaborate and share ideas with peers. Assistant principals are also encouraged to attend. Receive updates on important issues that impact your role as principal and discuss topics such as social emotional learning, curriculum and instruction, and others determined by the group.
To share a topic of interest, please complete this Google form.
Presenter: Laura McDaniel
Date/Time: Oct. 9, 2025; Jan 15, 2026; March 26, 2026; May 28, 2026
Price: $0 for subscribers, $180 for non-subscribers
Register for Thought Leadership for Principals
Professional Development MATTERS: Math
Infusing Real-World Problem Solving and Responsible AI Use into Mathematics Classrooms
Presented by Clarkson’s Institute for STEM Education, this interactive workshop supports secondary math teachers in helping students connect mathematics to real-world issues while responsibly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI). Participants will explore practical ways to turn traditional problems into meaningful modeling experiences that invite students to ask questions, test ideas, and communicate results using mathematics as a tool. Teachers will experience mathematical modeling as learners and then reflect on strategies for fostering student reasoning, creativity, and collaboration. Educators will experiment with AI tools to adapt tasks, scaffold lessons, and design opportunities that promote equity and engagement-helping every student see themselves as capable problem solvers and decision-makers. By connecting math instruction to relevant, real-world contexts, teachers will gain tools to strengthen student motivation, deepen conceptual understanding, and cultivate responsible digital citizenship.
Presenter: Clarkson’s Institute for STEM Education
Date/Time: March 3 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: $0
Register for Infusing Real-World Problem Solving and Responsible AI Use into Mathematics Classrooms
Professional Development MATTERS: Project Based Learning
PBLA Cohort 25-26
Empower your students to actively create, innovate, and own their learning through Project Based Learning and Assessment (PBLA). Join the 2025-26 Cohort for an immersive workshop-model experience designed to help you launch and refine PBL in your classroom. Work alongside forward-thinking educators to learn, build, implement, and refine a captivating project tailored to your students and subject, regardless of grade or discipline. Gain practical strategies and unwavering support to bring PBL to life!
Presenter: Laura McDaniel
Date/Time: Ongoing throughout 2025-26 school year
Price: $550
Register for PBLA Cohort 25-26
Professional Development MATTERS: Safety
Asbestos Inspector Refresher
The annual refresher shall be a minimum of one-half (1/2) training day and include the following topics: 1. Review and update of state and federal regulations 2. Review of key aspects of the inspection function 3. Case studies to highlight important considerations 4. Any other topic specified in writing by the Department of Health.
Presenter: Micki Jones
Date/Time: May 12 | 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Price: $150/person (participating); $175/person (non-participating)
Register for Asbestos Inspector Refresher
Asbestos Management Planner Refresher
The annual refresher training program for Management Planner shall include the Inspector refresher training course and an additional half-day on management planning which will include at a minimum: 1. Review and update of key functions performed 2. Any other topic specified in writing by the Department of Health.
Presenter: Micki Jones
Date/Time: May 12 | 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Price: $125/person (participating); $150/person (non-participating); if taken with Inspector refresher: $200/person (participating); $250/person (non-participating) for both
Register for Asbestos Management Planner Refresher
Asbestos Management Planner Refresher
The annual refresher training program for Management Planner shall include the Inspector refresher training course and an additional half-day on management planning which will include at a minimum: 1. Review and update of key functions performed 2. Any other topic specified in writing by the Department of Health.
Presenter: Micki Jones
Date/Time: May 12 | 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Price:$125/person (participating); $150/person (non-participating); if taken with Inspector refresher: $200/person (participating); $250/person (non-participating) for both
Register for Asbestos Management Planner Refresher
Professional Development MATTERS: Social Emotional Learning
Critical Conversations for School Counselors 2025-26
A series of virtual meetings for school counselors. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn about state updates related to school counseling, and engage in ongoing professional development. Topics covered will include chronic absenteeism, supporting students in emotional regulation, critical care teams, and other areas of focus determined based on group feedback.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: Jan. 27, 8:30-9:45 a.m. | Mar. 31, 8:30-9:45 a.m. | May 5, 8:30-9:45 a.m.
Price: $0 for subscribers/$50 for non-subscribers
Register for Critical Conversations for School Counselors 2025-26
SEL Book Club: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings
Our spring SEL book club is Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, a compassionate and practical guide to supporting students in developing emotional regulation and social-emotional skills. Together, we’ll discuss how to help children navigate peer conflict, anxiety, school refusal, and the increasing demands of academics, all while fostering emotional awareness and resilience. Join us to deepen your understanding of students’ emotional needs and gain practical tools to help every child thrive, socially, emotionally, and academically.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: Feb. 11, March 25, April 14, 2026 | all sessions 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Price: $0 for subscribers/$50 for non-subscribers
Register for SEL Book Club: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings
Elevate to Regulate: Building Emotionally Intelligent Schools
Capital Region BOCES is partnering with CASDA and the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center for a second annual social emotional learning conference. Join us for a day dedicated to fostering resilience, empathy, and emotional wellness in today’s classrooms. Featuring a powerful keynote address by Dr. Ebony Green, this event also offers dynamic breakout sessions led by experts from the NYS Office of Mental Health, Greater Capital Region Teacher Center, Cartwheel Care, and more. Discover practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and inspiring insights to help every student-and educator-thrive.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: March 11 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: $130
Register for Elevate to Regulate: Building Emotionally Intelligent Schools
Professional Development MATTERS: Special Education
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training of Trainers Program for Schools
This intensive five-day TCIS train-the-trainer certification course provides organizations with the opportunity to develop an in-house training capacity in the TCIS curriculum. Participants will develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in the TCIS curriculum necessary to deliver the training to staff in their organizations. Participants will have the chance to practice and receive feedback in conducting activities to gain immediate training experience. Training techniques such as role playing, leading small group discussions, using guided fantasies, conducting practice sessions and using audiovisual aids will be demonstrated. Participants will receive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCIS training program in their agency. Participants will be able to: proactively prevent and/or de-escalate a potential crisis situation with a child or young person, manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to children and staff, process the crisis event with children and young people to help improve their coping strategies and effectively deliver TCIS training in their agencies.
Presenter: Cornell TCIS Instructors
Date/Time: Aug. 10 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $2450
Register for Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training of Trainers Program for Schools
TCIS 2-Day Update: Complex Needs and Neurodiversity
This is the two-day TCIS train-the-trainer competency-based certification update course. Participants will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the TCIS curriculum necessary to deliver the training to staff in their schools. Participants will have the chance to participate, practice, and receive feedback in conducting activities to gain immediate training experience. Training techniques such as role plays, small group discussions, reflective exercises, conducting practice sessions, and using audiovisual aids will be demonstrated. The curriculum is evidence informed and trauma-sensitive. Participants will receive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCIS training program for their school district. Program objectives are listed below. Participants will be able to: proactively prevent and/or de-escalate potential crisis situations with students; manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to students and staff; process the crisis event with students to help improve their coping strategies and effectively deliver TCIS training in their schools.
Presenter: Cornell TCIS Trainers
Date/Time: May 18-19 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Price: $825
Register for TCIS 2-Day Update: Complex Needs and Neurodiversity
Professional Development MATTERS: Student Health and Nutrition
Managing Allergies & Special Diets in Schools
School district administrators, food service directors and nurses are invited to a no‑cost Lunch & Learn featuring certified dietitian nutritionist and professional chef Nicole Langone. This session will provide essential guidance for navigating the complex landscape of food allergen management and regulatory compliance. This Lunch & Learn will focus on effectively managing student special diet needs throughout the school day.
Presenter: Nicole Langone MS, RD, CDN
Date/Time: March 6 | 12-2:30 p.m.
Price: Free to Capital Region BOCES Component Districts and Shared Food Service Participating Districts
