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
Curriculum & Instruction | DASA Trainings | ELA/Literacy | Evaluation | Equity | Instructional Coaching | Leadership | Safety | Science | Social Emotional Learning | Special Education
Professional Development MATTERS: Curriculum & Instruction
Preparing for Personal Finance Instruction
Join Capital Region BOCES for a day of professional learning and planning related to New York State’s new instructional requirement in personal finance education. During this training, participants will: Review the new grade-band objectives for personal finance Crosswalk personal finance objectives with existing NYS Learning Standards Pinpoint objectives that require curriculum planning and lesson design Explore instructional resources to support personal finance education Collaborate to design instructional materials By the end of the session, participants will leave with a fuller understanding of the new requirement along with practical strategies to support student learning in personal finance.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: July 21, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: $0
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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: July 10, 2026 | 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: Aug. 17, 2026 | 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. There will be a one-hour lunch break; lunch will be on your own. Participants paying by check can mail payment in advance or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session. This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES’ Value Add service.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: Sept. 17, 2026 | 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. There will be a one-hour lunch break; lunch will be on your own. Participants paying by check can mail payment in advance or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session. This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES’ Value Add service.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: Oct. 16, 2026 | 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. There will be a one-hour lunch break; lunch will be on your own. Participants paying by check can mail payment in advance or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session. This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES’ Value Add service.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: Jan. 15, 2027 | 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. There will be a one-hour lunch break; lunch will be on your own. Participants paying by check can mail payment in advance or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session. This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES’ Value Add service.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: April 16, 2027 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Price: $80/$0 for subscribers
DASA Coordinator Training
Join us 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 six hour training certification requirement for teachers, teacher assistants or coaches.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: Oct. 23, 2026 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Price: $50
DASA Coordinator Training
Join us 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 six hour training certification requirement for teachers, teacher assistants or coaches.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: Feb. 26, 2027 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Price: $50
Professional Development MATTERS: ELA/Literacy
Lifting Literacy: Applying the Science of Reading in Middle and High School
Functional literacy is integral to New York’s Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) . Although the shift from learning to read to reading to learn ideally happens in third grade, for many intermediate and high school learners, reading continues to be a struggle. Simple decoding, deciphering multisyllabic content area words, basic comprehension and fluency present serious barriers to graduation. In this interactive session presented by Lexia Learning, participants will focus on the relationship between evidence-based literacy instruction — Science of Reading (SoR) — and the development of future-ready skills.
Presenter: Lexia Panelists
Date/Time: Apr. 28, 2026 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Price: $0
Register for Lifting Literacy: Applying the Science of Reading in Middle and High School
Professional Development MATTERS: Evaluation
New Lead Evaluator Training
This session is designed for new Lead Evaluators of Teachers and is aligned with the requirements of Education Law 3012-D. The training focuses on the New York State Teaching Standards; the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL); the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework; and state-approved professional practice rubrics used to anchor effective evidence collection and meaningful feedback. For more information, please email sharon.swain@neric.org.
Presenter: Sharon Swain
Date/Time: July 16, 2026 | 8:30-2:30 p.m.
Price: $200/$175 for subscribers
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New Lead Evaluator Training
This session is designed for new Lead Evaluators of Teachers and is aligned with the requirements of Education Law 3012-D. The training focuses on the New York State Teaching Standards; the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL); the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework; and state-approved professional practice rubrics used to anchor effective evidence collection and meaningful feedback. For more information, please email sharon.swain@neric.org.
Presenter: Sharon Swain
Date/Time: Aug. 13, 2026 | 8:30-2:30 p.m.
Price: $200/$175 for subscribers
Register for New Lead Evaluator Training
New Lead Evaluator Training
This session is designed for new Lead Evaluators of Teachers and is aligned with the requirements of Education Law 3012-D. The training focuses on the New York State Teaching Standards; the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL); the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework; and state-approved professional practice rubrics used to anchor effective evidence collection and meaningful feedback. For more information, please email sharon.swain@neric.org.
Presenter: Sharon Swain
Date/Time: Oct. 15, 2026 | 8:30-2:30 p.m.
Price: $200/$175 for subscribers
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Lead Evaluator Refresher Training
The session is designed as a refresher for veteran Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-D. The training focuses on the New York State Teaching Standards; the Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL); the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework; and state-approved professional practice rubrics used to anchor effective evidence collection and meaningful feedback. For more information, please email Sharon Swain at sharon.swain@neric.org.
Presenter: Sharon Swain
Date/Time: July 23, 2026 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Price: $110/$90 for subscribers
Register for Lead Evaluator Refresher Training
Lead Evaluator Refresher Training
The session is designed as a refresher for veteran Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-D. The training focuses on the New York State Teaching Standards; the Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL); the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework; and state-approved professional practice rubrics used to anchor effective evidence collection and meaningful feedback. For more information, please email Sharon Swain at sharon.swain@neric.org.
Presenter: Sharon Swain
Date/Time: Aug. 20, 2026 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Price: $110/$90 for subscribers
Register for Lead Evaluator Refresher Training
Lead Evaluator Refresher Training
The session is designed as a refresher for veteran Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-D. The training focuses on the New York State Teaching Standards; the Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL); the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework; and state-approved professional practice rubrics used to anchor effective evidence collection and meaningful feedback. For more information, please email Sharon Swain at sharon.swain@neric.org.
Presenter: Sharon Swain
Date/Time: Oct. 22, 2026 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Price: $110/$90 for subscribers
Register for Lead Evaluator Refresher Training
Recertification Training for Lead Evaluators of Principals
This half-day, in-person workshop is for those who have previously attended the Certification for Lead Evaluators of Principals Workshop and will focus on the evaluation process as it relates to principals. Participants will:
- review the Standards for Educational Leadership and recommended NYS rubric
- review qualities that make for a highly effective school principal
- review the process and best practices for site visits
- discuss how to support principals, best practices, rubric thoughts and future considerations
Presenter: Marie Wiles
Date/Time: July 14, 2026 | 9a.m.-12 p.m.
Price: $150/$125 for subscribers
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NYS Certification for “New” Lead Evaluators of Principals
This one-day, in-person training will focus on the lead evaluation process as it relates to principals. Participants will review and discuss:
- NYS’s required components of APPR 3012-d
- Professional Standards for Educational Leadership
- Recommended NYS rubrics that are available to lead evaluators
- Best practices for conducting site visits and supporting principals
- Principal’s role as lead evaluator of teachers.
Presenter: Marie Wiles
Date/Time: July 23, 2026 | 9a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: $275/$250 for subscribers
Register for NYS Certification for “New” Lead Evaluators of Principals
Recertification Training for Lead Evaluators of Principals
This half-day, in-person workshop is for those who have previously attended the Certification for Lead Evaluators of Principals Workshop and will focus on the evaluation process as it relates to principals. Participants will:
- Review the Standards for Educational Leadership and recommended NYS rubrics that are available
- Review qualities that make for a highly effective school principal
- Review the process and best practices for site visits
- Discuss how to support principals, best practices, rubric thoughts and future considerations
Presenter: Marie Wiles
Date/Time: Aug. 13, 2026 | 9a.m.-12 p.m.
Price: $150/$125 for subscribers
Register for Recertification Training for Lead Evaluators of Principals
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
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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
Grading for Opportunity – Continuing Cohort
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 2024-25 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: Oct. 8, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Jan 14, 2027 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mar. 25, 2027 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Price: $225
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Grading for Opportunity – New 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 the opportunities to explore this issue in more depth. Throughout the year, you will:
- Gain an understanding of inequitable grading practices in the context of culturally responsive practices
- Reflect upon current teacher grading and grade reporting practices to determine the degree to which students receive meaningful feedback and their knowledge and skills are accurately reported
- Hear from teachers and leaders regarding their process toward systemic change, policy revision, professional learning and building
- Develop a plan for effective and long-term change specific to the needs of your school
Presenter: Dr. Eva Jones
Date/Time: Aug. 12, 2026 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Oct. 8, 2026 | 8-10:30 a.m.; Jan. 14, 2027 | 8-10:30 a.m.; Mar. 25, 2027 | 8-10:30 a.m.; May 6, 2027 | 8-10:30 a.m.
Price: $350
Register for Grading for Opportunity – New Cohort
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: TBA
Date/Time: Oct. 9, 2025; Jan 15, 2026; March 26, 2026; May 28, 2026
Price: $0 for subscribers, $180 for non-subscribers
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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, 2026 | 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Price: $150/person (participating); $175/person (non-participating)
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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, 2026 | 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
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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, 2026 | 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: Science
Summer Science Unconference 3.0
Presented by STANYS, CASSA, Capital Region BOCES and NYS Master Teachers Unconferences throw away the rule book and allow for empowered conversations, voice, choice, and autonomy in learning. An unconference is a bottom-up approach where participants drive the agenda and propose and lead sessions, dictating the schedule and content to be shared based on their interests and expertise. Join science teachers from across the region in another great opportunity to grow our practice as we shift toward full NYSSLS implementation! Gain insights from each other in ways to integrate the cross-cutting concepts, science and engineering practices, and disciplinary core ideas seamlessly to your practice, evaluate and develop 3-dimensional assessments, and more! Together we will work to answer questions related to curriculum and instruction, assessment item writing, NYS science investigations, Climate Education, and Portrait of a Graduate.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: July 28-29, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Price: $0
Register for Summer Science Unconference 3.0
Professional Development MATTERS: Social Emotional Learning
Critical Conversations for School Counselors 2026-27
This professional learning offer is 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 based on group feedback.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: Oct. 20, 2026 | 8:30-9:45 a.m.; Jan. 12, 2027 | 8:30-9:45 a.m.; May 11, 2027 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Price: $50/$0 for subscribers
Register for Critical Conversations for School Counselors 2026-27
Professional Development MATTERS: Special Education
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training of Trainers Program for Schools
This intensive five-day Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (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, 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, 2026 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $2450
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TCIS 2-Day Update: Complex Needs and Neurodiversity
This is the two-day Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (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, 2026 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Price: $825
Register for TCIS 2-Day Update: Complex Needs and Neurodiversity
Teaching Assistant Cohort
This multi-day professional development series is designed to equip teaching assistants with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to effectively support students and collaborate within school teams. Participants will explore the role of the TA, including common responsibilities such as data collection, test accommodations, and the use of prompting and fading techniques. Sessions include:
- Aug. 25: Exploring the Role of the TA; De-escalation and Crisis Management
- Sept. 29: Foundations of Classroom Management
- Nov. 3: Intro to IEPs and 504s; Understanding Common Diagnosis
- Jan. 12: Social Emotional Learning Strategies
- Mar. 16: Prompting and Fading
The cohort will meet through a hybrid mix of in person and virtual sessions.
Presenter: Jennifer Case
Date/Time: Aug. 25, 2026 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Nov. 3, 2026 | 12:30-3 p.m.; Jan. 12, 2027 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Mar. 16, 2027 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Price: $350
