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Instructional Resources Team

2007 -2008

Workshops

with

Additional

CSLO/Model Schools Offerings

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The Instructional Resources Team is please to offer a series of workshops designed to support the What Works in Schools Initiative. Classroom Instruction that Works focuses on the nine categories of instruction proven to improve student achievement. The workshops are designed to look at three of the strategies in each day-long session.
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PRESENTERS: Timothy Johnson, Coordinator

Day 1: October 3, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Identifying Similarities and Differences Summarizing and Note Taking Cues, Questions and Advanced Organizers

Day 2: October 10, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition Homework and Practice Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback

Day 3: October 15, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Representing Knowledge Learning Groups Generating and Testing Hypotheses

All Sessions in Room: A2

Cost: $145 per session or $365 per series


 * Bridging The Gaps-4th & 8th Grade Math**

After examining gaps in student performance on the NYS 4th and 8th grade math assessments, teachers Will explore tech tools that can be used to provide Students with meaningful learning experience designed To improve student performance in those areas. Teachers Will be provided with time to create at least one technology-infused lesson during this workshop.

October 15, 2007, November 14, 2007, December 4,2007 Room: Lab 2 Time: 9:00 – 3:00


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This workshops focuses on developing technology centered learning experiences using resource based instructional strategies. Participants will explore the strategies presented by Marzano, et al in __What Works in Classroom Instruction__. After choosing a strategy, the participants will develop a lesson or unit that incorporates the strategy through the use of technology.

Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200



|| This series is designed to lead teachers through the process of creating lessons using Grant Wiggins three stage process.
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PRESENTER: Timothy Johnson, Coordinator Overview – November 20, 2007 Stage 1 – November 27, 2007 Stage 2 – December 4, 2007 Stage 3 – December 18, 2007

All Sessions in Room A2 Cost: $450 per participant or $800 per Team of two

**:** A Model Schools Coordinator will assist teachers in your district in developing Understanding by Design lessons with technology.

Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200

In this workshop we will explore what wikis and blogs are and take a look at samples of each. This workshop will be an informational workshop with an open discussion taking place on ideas of how these resources fit into the classroom. One full day will be spent working with wikis and one full day will What is Podcasting? How can I use it in the classroom? Are these questions you’ve asked yourself? Come to this three day workshop and find out the answers. We will take a look at samples of educational podcasts and how they can be used in the classroom. There will also be time to learn how to create and post podcasts for use in the classroom. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
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 * Do they have a place in education?**
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Teachers will create their own technology infused learning experience that provides opportunities for individual difference. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
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This workshop provides examples of and practice with five simple lesson types that are sure to entice most students; that focus on higher order thinking skills; and that can be developed using content and technology already available. The main focus will be on the creation of a Rich Site. Essential Question lesson to be used in the classroom. The term Slam Dunk Lessons is used here with permission from the inventor of the strategy, Jamie McKenzie, who came up with these simple lesson designs to attract a broader audience to the smart use of new technologies. His introduction to this approach can be found at http;//questioning.org and will be explored and discussed. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
 * CSLO/Model School Offering:**
 * Slam Dunk Lessons – The Rich site**

The way we used the Internet has changed over the past couple of years. In years past, what you saw on the Internet was what you got! Now with the emergence of Web 2.0 technologies, the Internet has become a place where we can collaborate and share information in previously unavailable ways. In this workshop we will explore some Web 2.0 tools that can be beneficial in education. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
 * CSLO/Model School Offering:**
 * WEB 2.0- What’s the Buzz?**

This workshop focuses on developing technology-centered learning experiences using research based instructional strategies. Participants will explore the strategies presented by Marzano, etal. In What Works in Classroom Instruction. After choosing a strategy, participants will develop a lesson or unit that incorporates the strategy through the use of technology. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
 * CSLO/Model School Offering:**
 * Using Best Practices and technology (UBPT)**

Take a journey into the world of multimedia-enhanced lessons and take advantage of the opportunities that Broadband has created! Using multimedia modules that reflect research-proven teaching strategies (e.g. Multiple Intelligences, Differentiated Instruction, etc.) participants will develop a standards-based classroom learning experience that integrates images, video, and/or sound in engaging ways. Copyright and ethical-use issues will be addressed as well. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
 * CSLO/Model School Offering:**
 * (Go the extra) MILE – Multimedia Integrated Learning Experiences – MAC/PC**

Teachers completing this one-day workshop will learn to effectively use technology to support their students’ current writing process. Participants will use the Internet and software to help students write effectively. The workshop provides a brief introduction to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing). Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
 * CSLO/Model SchoolOffering:**
 * Tech Tools for Writing (6 hours)**

Are you a teacher of K-2nd grade students and want to integrate technology but are not sure where to begin? Are you frustrated with the lack of resources available to your students? This workshop will explore websites, software applications, and classroom management tips that are specific to the primary grades. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
 * CSLO/Model School Offering:**
 * Technology for Early Learners**

This workshop is based on Marzano’ books Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools and Building Academic Vocabulary: Teacher’s Manual. In this workshop, teachers will be exposed to the strategies used to teach vocabulary terms so that students develop a deep understanding of the terms. Teachers will then use a variety of technology applications to create fun and engaging activities and games that help students add to their knowledge of vocabulary terms. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
 * CSLO/Model School Offering:**
 * Building Academic Vocabulary Using Technology**

This workshop will provide participants an opportunity to explore different early warning signs of at-risk students, factors that place students at-risk, and instructional strategies that work for at-risk students. Participants will also explore the “control factor,” and how to positively and proactively create a classroom without the control barrier between the teacher and student.
 * Instructional Strategies for At-Risk Learners**

Presenter: Kristen Marchiole Date: ________________________ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Room: A1 Cost: $150.00 per participant Includes light breakfast

When teachers train their students to understanding their thinking processes and provide them with strategies to “hold their thinking” so that it may be assessed, they promote deeper comprehension and the evolution of higher order thinking skills. This workshop offers an overview of metacognition, ample strategies for classroom application, and a variety of resources that will enable teachers to return to the classroom as immediate practitioners of the best practices that are shared.
 * Training Students to be Critical Thinkers**

Presenter: Angela Stockman Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Room A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant Light breakfast, lunch on your own//

The Co-Teaching model is gaining popularity for a variety of reasons. Many Co-Teachers report an increased sense of professionalism, stamina, and mastery of their work. Students who learn in Co-Taught classrooms often demonstrate substantial performance improvements as well, and the ability to differentiate instruction increases with its implementation. This workshop will provide participants with an overview of Co-Teaching practices, as well as guidance for initiating and building effective Co-Teaching partnerships. Methods for capitalizing on this model in order to maximize teacher effectiveness, classroom management, and student performance will be shared, and the importance of reflective practice will be emphasized.
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PRESENTER: Angela Stockman & Kristen Marchiole, Coordinators Date: April 23, 2008 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: A2 Cost: $145.00 per participant

Participants in this workshop will explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of all Co-Teaching relationships. All will be encouraged to share their positive experiences as Co-Teachers, as well as their struggles, and the group will work to guide each other toward increased success. Resources and strategies for established Co-Teachers will be shared, and methods for building and maintaining happy and productive Co-Teaching partnerships will be provided. Participants will explore various ways in which Co-Teachers with growing experience can enrich their working relationship, as well as their instruction.
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PRESENTER: Angela Stockman & Kristen Marchiole, Coordinators Date: May 21, 2008 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: A4 Cost: $145.00 per participant

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This group, which is open to all administrators, department chairs, and teacher leaders who work in the area of English Language Arts, meets each month to receive state and local information and updates relevant to work being done in this content area. Topics of discussion for next year will include the English Language Arts Deep Curriculum Alignment project, ELA 3-8 Scoring, Using Data to Inform Instruction, and Strategies that Support Best Practices. Monthly agendas are shaped by the entire group and presentations are responsive to the group’s stated needs and interests. PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Room: A2 Cost: $250.00 per participant for all sessions
 * **ELA Administrator’s Consortium** ||

This full day workshop will offer participants the opportunity to better understand the history of the project, the process as it unfolded, and future objectives of the work. Important findings and discoveries revealed during the process will be shared, and participants will leave with an better understanding of how to make use of the work in grade level classrooms.
 * **An Overview Of The ELA Deep Curriculum Alignment Project** ||

PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Room: B1 Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes a light breakfast)

Supporting students in their development of a sophisticated vocabulary base is one of the most significant tasks that teachers face. This workshop will provide teachers with an engaging overview of best practices and creative, practical ways to teach and assess vocabulary in middle and high school English Language Arts classrooms.
 * **Vocabulary Instruction in the Secondary ELA Classroom** ||

PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Thursday, October 18, 2007 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes light breakfast)

In order to ensure that every child you teach becomes a successful reader the __first__ time__,__ participants will learn how to provide a research –based organized, sequential, explicit, systematic, efficient and effective early literacy program for an entire general education classroom in 30 minutes a day. Participants will be trained to (1) diagnose children to determine their phonemic skill weaknesses (2) prescribe an effective program to strengthen identified skills (3) organize and deliver small group differentiated instruction for every child in your class. Participants will also learn how to set u p (1) The Magic Penny Phonological Assessment, (2) A Literacy Team Model – A collaborative cross-disciplinary literacy approach within your building that reduces the “revolving door syndrome” and allows for increased classroom participation for at-risk students and (3) A partnership with parents in order to provide them with all of the materials they need to reinforce literacy skills at home
 * Magic Penny Early Literacy Classroom Program Bridging the Gap Between Phonemic Awareness and Reading**

Presenter: Sandy Schneider, Director, Magic Penny Early Literacy Institute Date: Thursday, October 18, 2007 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Room A-TS-3 Cost: $100.00 lunch on your own


 * Building a Sound Foundation for Literacy – Understanding the Basic Components of Phonemic Awareness**

Why do some children easily acquire literacy skills while others have a very difficult struggle? Have you found yourself frustrated trying to help these at-risk students – or help your teachers to help these at-risk students? Learn how to provide the best support for both students and teachers with a research-based, data-driven, mastery-based early literacy program. In this workshop the participants will review the latest research findings, and learn the full scope of an effective phonological awareness program. They will be guided through a series of research-based, organized, explicit, sequential, systematic, efficient and effective games and activities that enable ALL children to become successful readers, writers, and critical thinkers in the fewest number of steps. These strategies are applicable to students across all grade levels, both general education and special education, and can be adapted to any existing programs currently in place in your district.

Presenter: Sandy Schneider, Director, Magic Penny Early Literacy Institute

Date: Friday, November 9, 2007 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Room A-2 Cost: $100.00 lunch on your own


 * How to Use the Magic Penny Literacy Program to Ensure That The Special Ed. and**
 * At-Risk Child Experiences Literacy Success**

Participants will learn how to provide a research-based remedial program that delivers an organized, sequential, explicit, systematic, efficient and effective literacy program for special education and at-risk students in 30 minutes a day. Participants will be trained to (1) diagnose children to determine their phonemic skill weaknesses (2) prescribe an effective program to strengthen identified skills (3) organize and deliver small group differentiated instruction for every child in your class. Participants will also learn how to set up (1) The Magic Penny Phonological Assessment, (2) A Literacy Team Model – A collaborative cross-disciplinary literacy approach within your building that reduces the “revolving door syndrome” and allows for increased classroom participation for at-risk students and (3) A partnership with parents in order to provide them with all of the materials they need to reinforce literacy skills at home.

Presenter: Sandy Schneider, Director, Magic Penny Early Literacy Institute Date: Thursday, December 20, 2007 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Room B1 Cost: $100.00 lunch on your own

Participants will be familiarized with the analytic writing assessment and instruction in the 6+1 Traits model and develop the ability to assess student writing using the 6+1 Trait writing model with accuracy and reliability.
 * 6+1 Traits Writing (K-2)**

Presenter: Julie Lorusso Date:Thursday, January 17, 2008 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Room: A4 Cost: $150.00, includes a light breakfast Lunch on your own

As we move toward a deeply aligned English Language Arts curriculum, teachers at the middle level need support as they develop a better understanding of the identified Power Indicators and strategies for improving student performance around them. Participants in this project will be provided with a complete overview of what Deep Curriculum Alignment entails and how to begin teaching and assessing in a way that supports the findings of the work at the middle level.
 * **Instructional Links to ELA Power Indicators at the Middle Level** ||

PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Room: B1 Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes light breakfast)

Description: As we move toward a deeply aligned English Language Arts curriculum, teachers at the elementary level need support as they develop a better understanding of the identified Power Indicators and strategies for improving student performance around them. Participants in this workshop will be provided with an overview of what Deep Curriculum Alignment entails and how to begin teaching and assessing in a way that supports the findings of the work at the elementary level.
 * INSTRUCTIONAL LINKS TO ELA POWER INDICATORS AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL (K-2)**

PRESENTER: Julie Lorusso Coordinator Date: Tuesday, November14, 2007 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Room: A1 Cost: $150.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch on your own

This Workshop is intended for teachers already using the traits in the classroom. It help teachers teach writing with the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s 6+1 Traits Assessment framework. Emphasis is placed on strategies that use technology meaningful in writing instruction. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
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mplementing games in the classroom is a great way to motivate students and provide opportunities for standard based learning that is fun and interactive. The presenter will share several examples, and participants will be provided resources and time to create classroom ready games that incorporate embedded skills related to the power standards. Participants should bring curriculum guides, classroom reading materials, and ELA skill resources to workshop.
 * **“Standards-Based Games for the Primary ELA Classroom (K-2)”**

PRESENTER: Steven Graser, Coordinator Date: Thursday, November 8, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: B1 Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes light breakfast) || Sometimes, in our efforts to “meet the standards” and “prepare kids for the assessment” we compromise creativity and opportunities for fun. This full day workshop will provide teachers with the opportunity to build engaging games for the middle school classroom that fully support the New York State standards and prepare kids for success on the ELA Assessments. Teachers will leave with a full set of ready-to-play games for their classrooms and strategies for using them effectively.
 * “Deeply Aligned Games for the Secondary Level”**
 * “Deeply Aligned Games for the Secondary Level”**

PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Room: B1 Cost: $175.00 per participant (includes resources & light breakfast)

Participants will be familiarized with the analytic writing assessment and instruction in the 6+1 Traits model and develop the ability to assess student writing using the 6+1 Trait writing model with accuracy and reliability.
 * 6+1 Traits Writing (3-5)**

Presenter: Julie Lorusso Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 includes a light breakfast Lunch on your own

This full day workshop will provide teachers and administrators with an overview of the purposes, objectives, and processes behind the Deep Curriculum Alignment project. Strategies for district roll-out of the work and meaningful use of its various processes will be provided, and participants will leave with a wealth of support materials and resources that may be used to build better understandings with educators at the district level.
 * The Erie 1 BOCES ELA Deep Curriculum Alignment Project: Train the Trainer**

Presenter: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Thursday, March 6, 2008 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Room: B2A & B2B Cost: $160.00 per participant

As we move toward a deeply aligned English Language Arts curriculum, teachers at the elementary level need support as they develop a better understanding of the identified Power Indicators and strategies for improving student performance around them. Participants in this workshop will be provided with an overview of what Deep Curriculum Alignment entails and how to begin teaching and assessing in a way that supports the findings of the work at the elementary level.
 * Instructional Links to ELA Power Indicators at the Elementary Level (Grades 3-5)**

PRESENTER: Julie Lorusso Coordinator Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch on your own

As we move toward a deeply aligned English Language Arts curriculum, teachers at the commencement level need support as they develop a better understanding of the identified Power Indicators and strategies for improving student performance around them. Participants in this project will be provided with a complete overview of what Deep Curriculum Alignment entails and how to begin teaching and assessing in a way that supports the findings of the work at the middle level.
 * **“Instructional Links to ELA Power Indicators at the Commencement Level”** ||

PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2008 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes light breakfast)

This workshop will introduce teachers to the ELA Power Indicators, various assessment types and purposes, and methods for constructing and responding to quality formative assessments in English Language Arts. The importance of corrective instruction will be the foundational premise of our work, and strategies for attending to this will be shared.
 * **“Building Effective Formative Assessments for the Secondary ELA Classroom Assessments”** ||

PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2007 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes light breakfast)

In this workshop participants will explore a unique way of implementing reader’s workshop in a middle school setting. A variety of creative methods for improving middle school literacy will be shared. Participants are encouraged to bring novels that students read in their classrooms, as we will be implementing some of the methods explored during the workshop. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to effectively use reader’s workshop to improve literacy with special education and general education students, reading lists, and also numerous strategies to use to enhance literacy in a middle school setting.
 * Improving Literacy through Readers Workshop (6-8)**
 * Improving Literacy through Readers Workshop (6-8)**
 * Improving Literacy through Readers Workshop (6-8)**

Presenter: Kristen Marchiole Date: Thursday, December 6, 2007 8:30 am 3:-00 pm Room: A1 Cost: $150.00 per participant Includes light breakfast

Implementing games in the classroom is a great way to motivate students and provide opportunities for standard based learning that is fun and interactive. The presenter will share several examples, and participants will be provided resources and time to create classroom ready games that incorporate embedded skills related to the power standards. Participants should bring curriculum guides, classroom reading materials, and ELA skill resources to workshop
 * **“Standards-Based Games for the Intermediate ELA Classroom (Grades 3-5)”** ||

PRESENTER: Steven Graser, Coordinator Date: Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes light breakfast)

In order to best meet the needs of today’s diverse learners, many English Language Arts teachers have embraced practices that support differentiated instruction. Participants in this workshop will be provided will a clear understanding of what differentiation is and is not, and they will leave with practical strategies for differentiating classroom content, processes, and products.
 * **“An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction in the Secondary ELA Classroom”** ||

PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Room: A1 Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes light breakfast)

Participants in this workshop will be introduced to the work of Ellin Oliver Keene and Chris Tovani. An overview of surface and deep structure systems will be provided, and six strategies for improving comprehension and thinking will be introduced. Participants will learn how to conduct effective Think-Alouds and how to use a variety of tools to assess comprehension and thinking at the secondary level. A wealth of resources will be provided to teachers, so that they may return to their classrooms ready to apply what has been learned.
 * **“Comprehension Strategies for the Secondary ELA Classroom”** ||

PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Room: B2a Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes light breakfast)

**: “Six Traits and Technology”** This workshop helps teachers teach writing with the NWREL 6 + 1 Traits Assessment framework. Emphasis is placed on strategies that use technology meaningfully in writing instruction.

Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200

A three-block framework is an effective tool for designing and managing the instructional program in Grades 3-6. Participants will be familiarized with the three components of the framework; Language & Word Study, Reading Workshop, and Writing Workshop. Teachers will reflect upon their current classroom instruction and how it fits into the framework. Participants should bring appropriate materials to create a lesson plan incorporating the three components.
 * Guiding Readers and Writers**

PRESENTER: Julie Lorusso Coordinator Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch on your own

In this workshop participants will be introduced to practical ways to study words with students in an engaging and effective way. Participants will be introduced to the five developmental stages of spelling and will learn how to use different spelling inventories to track student progress. Different word study sorts/games will be explored and created to utilize in improving student spelling abilities. Participants will also explore different guidelines and organizational tools to use when implementing word study in the classroom.
 * **An Introduction to Words Their Way for the Primary Classroom (K-2)** ||

Presenter: Kristen Marchiole Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008 8:30 am 3:30 pm Room: A1 Cost: $150.00 per participant Includes light breakfast

Thinking about using literature circles in your classroom, but unsure where to begin or how to manage them? Join us as we explore the rationale for using literature circles in English Language Arts. Educators will be exposed to best practices for implementing literature circles and leave with a wealth of resources that will help them define, create, and launch literature circles of their own creation.
 * Launching Literature Circles**

Presenter: Angela Stockman Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:00 am 3:00 pm Room: B1 Cost: $150.00 per participant Includes light breakfast, lunch on your own

In this workshop participants will be introduced to practical ways to study words with students in an engaging and effective way. Participants will be introduced to the five developmental stages of spelling and will learn how to use different spelling inventories to track student progress. Different word study sorts/games will be explored and created to utilize in improving student spelling abilities. Participants will also explore different guidelines and organizational tools to use when implementing word study in the classroom.
 * An Introduction to Words Their Way for Intermediate Classroom (3-5)**

Presenter: Kristen Marchiole Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008 8:30 am 3:30 pm Room: A4 Cost: $150.00 per participant Includes light breakfast Engaging students in challenging research tasks is a powerful way to build higher level thinking skills, motivation, and independence. Participants in this workshop will explore effective instructional practices for supporting research in the classroom, various types of research tasks, and district-wide approaches that provide for appropriate scaffolding across grade-levels.
 * **“The Research Process in the Secondary ELA Classroom”** ||

PRESENTER: Angela Stockman, Coordinator Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Room: A1 Cost: $150.00 per participant (includes light breakfast)

**: “Tech Tools for Writing”** Teachers will learn to effectively learn technology to support their students’ current writing process.

Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200

 In this workshop, teachers will be exposed to the strategies used to teach vocabulary terms so that students develop deep understandings of the terms. Teachers will then use a variety of technology applications to create fun and engaging activities and games that help students add to their knowledge of vocabulary terms.
 * CSLO/Model Schools Offering: “Building Academic Vocabulary using Technology”**

Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200

**: “Integrating Technology Series – ELA for Grades K-12”** This workshop will assist teachers in integrating technology into Grades K-12 ELA curricula using a variety of software applications and internet resources.

Participants will create an inquiry based internet learning experience integrating higher order thinking skills, performance assessment and state standards. This program will include exposure to performance based assessment skills, on-line publishing and advanced internet searching.
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Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200

Participants will choose a differentiated Instruction strategy and develop a technology infused lesson around that strategy.
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Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200

Participants in this phase of the project will gain a thorough understanding of the process and the regional document that it produced. Deeply aligned curriculum maps will be presented at each grade level, and educators will be trained to build effective common formative assessments, which will be embedded in the maps and made available to all districts participants in the project. New members are welcome to join us for this phase of the work
 * Deep Curriculum Alignment**

Presenters: Kristen Marchiole, Sue Rothwell Date: April 9, 10, 24, 2008

Room B1, B2a, B2b

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 * **CALENDAR MATH FOR BEGINNER USERS (GRADES K-2)** ||

Putting research into practice, participants will design calendar math activities to build students understanding over time using continuous review of critical mathematical concepts. Participants will discover how calendar math aligns with the New York State standards in both ELA and Math and view video of local teachers/students as they use calendar math in their classrooms.

PRESENTER: Julie Lorusso Coordinator Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 4:00 – 7:00 PM Room: A2 Cost: $70.00 per participant

This workshop will provide teachers with an array activities meant to stretch the learners’ familiarity with number sense concepts and patterns. Each participant will be given a resource packet with hard copies of the activities presented.
 * Number Sense and Mathematical Reasoning Extensions (Grades 3-8)**

PRESENTER: Steven Graser, Coordinator Date: Friday, December 20, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch is on your own

This workshop will give an overview of the benefits and logistics of implementing multiple measures of assessment in math. Participants should bring text, math curriculum guides, and any additional resources they use to teach math. Participant will spend the majority of the afternoon creating assessment that will help inform instruction.
 * “Math Multiple Measures of Assessment Math (Primary - Grades K-2)”**

PRESENTER: Steven Graser, Coordinator Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch is on your own

Integration of projects is common practice in Social Studies, Science, and ELA but in many math classes teacher struggle for ideas to conceptually link mathematics to the real world. This workshop will provide examples of projects requiring practice of fundamental math skills. Each participant will receive a resource packet and will be given time to modify the examples to meet the needs of their classroom and curriculum.
 * Projects in Math (Intermediate)**

PRESENTER: Steven Graser, Coordinator Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Room: Cost: $150.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch is on your own

This workshop will give an overview of the benefits and logistics of implementing multiple measures of assessment in math. Participants should bring text, math curriculum guides, and any additional resources they use to teach math. Participant will spend the majority of the afternoon creating assessment that will help inform instruction.
 * Math Multiple Measures of Assessment Math (Intermediate – Grades 3-6)**

PRESENTER: Steven Graser, Coordinator Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch is on your own

This workshop will give an overview of the benefits and logistics of implementing multiple measures of assessment in math. Participants should bring text, math curriculum guides, and any additional resources they use to teach math. Participants will spend the majority of the afternoon creating assessment that will help inform instruction.
 * Math Multiple Measures of Assessment Math (Middle School - Grades 7-8)**

PRESENTER: Steven Graser, Coordinator Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: Cost: $150.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch is on your own

The Math and Literature connection is a common practice in the Primary level, but often drops off at the Intermediate level because of lack of resources and ideas. This workshop will provide participants with rich literature samples and corresponding standards-based math activities.
 * LITERATURE IN MATHEMATICS**

PRESENTER: Julie Lorusso and Steven Graser, Coordinators Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch on your own

This workshop will target two primary areas of focus: understanding grade level specific math content and how to use instructional strategies to implement the new NYS Mathematics Standards. The participants will learn how to incorporate standards based instructional strategies into their current curriculum. Individuals will create lessons and/or activities aligned to the new NYS Standards.
 * **“Understanding the Content & Instructional Strategies for PreK & Kindergarten Mathematics”** ||

Presenter: Julie Lorusso, Coordinator Date: Friday, December 14, 2007 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Room: B1

|| This workshop will assist teachers in integrating technology into their Kindergarten Mathematics curriculum using a variety of software applications and internet resources. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
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This workshop will target two primary areas of focus: understanding grade level specific math content and how to use instructional strategies to implement the new NYS Mathematics Standards. The participants will learn how to incorporate standards based instructional strategies into their current curriculum. Individuals will create lessons and/or activities aligned to the new NYS Standards.

PRESENTER: Julie Lorusso and Steven Graser, Coordinators Date: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Room: B1 Cost: $150.00 per participant

This workshop will assist teachers in integrating technology into Grades 1 and 2 Mathematics curricula using a variety of software applications and internet resources.
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Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200

This workshop will target two primary areas of focus: understanding grade level specific math content and how to use instructional strategies to implement the new NYS Mathematics Standards. The participants will learn how to incorporate standards based instructional strategies into their current curriculum. Individuals will create lessons and/or activities aligned to the new NYS Standards.
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PRESENTER: Julie Lorusso and Steven Graser, Coordinators Date: Friday, November 2, 2007 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Room: A2 Cost: $150.00 per participant

This workshop will assist teachers in integrating technology into Grades 3 and 4 Mathematics curricula using a variety of software applications and internet resources. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
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This workshop will assist teachers in integrating technology into Grade 5 Mathematics curriculum using a variety of software applications and internet resources. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
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This workshop will assist teachers in integrating technology into Grade 6 Mathematics curriculum using a variety of software applications and internet resources. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
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This workshop will target two primary areas of focus: understanding grade level specific math content and how to use instructional strategies to implement the new NYS Mathematics Standards. The participants will learn how to incorporate standards based instructional strategies into their current curriculum. Individuals will create lessons and/or activities aligned to the new NYS Standards.
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Presenter: PRESENTER: Julie Lorusso and Steven Graser, Coordinators Date: Friday, November 16, 2007 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Room: A4 Cost: $150.00 per participant

This workshop will assist teachers in integrating technology into Grade 7 Mathematics curriculum using a variety of software applications and internet resources. Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200
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This workshop will assist teachers in integrating technology into Grade 8 Mathematics curriculum using a variety of software applications and internet resources.
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Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200

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The availability of online resources for science instruction continues to change. Now many science software and digital media sources are available online. Streaming video from online sites has made science content accessible anytime and anywhere. This workshop will focus on where these software and digital media sites can be found and update educators on internet sites, webquests, and teacher planning resources that Elementary School teachers can and should use. This workshop references MST standards 1,2,4,6, & 7. Participants are asked to bring information about the best online sites they currently use.
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PRESENTER: Timothy Johnson, Coordinator Date: Thursday, January 10, 2008 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Room: A3 Cost: $145.00 per participant

The availability of online resources for science instruction continues to change. Now many science software and digital media sources are available online. University internet sites house many of the classic laboratory software items and educator access to streaming video is more prevalent than ever. This workshop will focus on where these software and digital media sites can be found and update educators on internet sites, webquests, and teacher planning resources that Middle School Science teachers are currently using. This workshop references MST standards 1,2,4,6, & 7. Participants are asked to bring information about the best online sites they currently use.
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PRESENTER: Timothy Johnson, Coordinator Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Room: A3 Cost: $145.00 per participant

The availability of online resources for science instruction continues to change. Now many science software and digital media sources are available online. University internet sites house many of the classic laboratory software items and educator access to streaming video is more prevalent than ever. This workshop will focus on where these software and digital media sites can be found and update educators on internet sites, webquests, and teacher planning resources that High School Science teachers are currently using. This workshop references MST standards 1,2,4,6, & 7. Participants are asked to bring information about the best online sites they currently use.
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PRESENTER: Timothy Johnson, Coordinator Date: Thursday, February 7, 2008 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Room: A3 Cost: $145.00 per participant

In this workshop participants will learn how to successfully work with students with differing abilities. Individuals will examine the elementary science curriculum and design differentiated lesson plans using the New York State Science Core Curriculum. Participants will focus on the readiness level, interests, and learning profiles of their students. Individuals should bring the science textbook (and/or supplemental materials and resources) they are currently using within their classroom. __Each participant will__ __receive a resource binder__.
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PRESENTER: Timothy Johnson, Coordinator Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: A1 Cost: $145.00 per participant

In this workshop participants will learn how to successfully work with students with differing abilities. Individuals will examine the intermediate science curriculum and design differentiated lesson plans using the New York State Science Core Curriculum. Participants will focus on the readiness level, interests, and learning profiles of their students. Individuals should bring the science textbook (and/or supplemental materials and resources) they are currently using within their classroom. __Each participant will__ receive a resource binder.
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PRESENTER: Timothy Johnson, Coordinator Date: Thursday, October 25, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: A3 Cost: $145.00 per participant

In this workshop participants will learn how to successfully work with students with differing abilities. Individuals will examine the secondary science curriculum and design differentiated lesson plans using the New York State Science Core Curriculum. Participants will focus on the readiness level, interests, and learning profiles of their students. Individuals should bring the science textbook (and/or supplemental materials and resources) they are currently using within their classroom. __Each participant will__ __receive a resource binder__.
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PRESENTER: Timothy Johnson, Coordinator Date: Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: A1 Cost: $145.00 per participant

Using traditional probeware or using your hand held devise as a probe, teachers will develop experiments and lessons for their science classroom.
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Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200

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PRESENTER: Steven Graser, Coordinator Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Room: Cost: $150.00 per participant,, includes a light breakfast, lunch is on your own

Participants will receive an overview of the format and guidelines for administering and scoring the fifth grade Social Studies Assessment. This workshop will provide teachers with the opportunity to examine state rubrics and practice scoring sample constructed response and DBQ.
 * **“Social Studies Scoring Training (5th Grade)”** ||

PRESENTER: Jill Drake, Coordinator Date: Thursday, October 18, 2007 12:15 PM– 3:15 PM OR 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Room: Cost: $70.00 per participant, includes a light breakfast, lunch is on your own

Participants will receive an overview of the format and guidelines for administering and scoring the fifth grade Social Studies Assessment. This workshop will provide teachers with the opportunity to examine state rubrics and practice scoring sample constructed response and DBQ.
 * Social Studies Scoring Training (8th Grade)**

PRESENTER: Steven Graser, Coordinator Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:30 AM-11:30 AM __OR__ 12:15 pm-3:15 pm Room: Cost: $70.00 per participant, includes a light snack

Teachers will create a hot list of web resources for current and future DBQ creation. They will also use the internet to locate documents and images used in the creation of DBQs.
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Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200


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This workshop will assist teachers in integrating technology into specific grade level curriculum using a variety of software applications and internet resources.
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Contact: Michelle Okal – 821-7200


 * SPECIAL EDUCATION**

IDEA 2004 gives school districts more flexibility in the evaluation procedures for determining if a student has a learning disability. In this workshop, participants will explore this scientific, research based intervention as part of an evaluation procedure. A three-tiered model that includes data collection and analysis will be explored. Different types of interventions designed to improve student learning will also be investigated.
 * Response to Intervention (RTI)**

Presenter: Kristen Marchiole Date: _______________________ 8:30 am 3:30 pm Room: A1 Cost: $150.00 per participant Includes light breakfast


 * Integrating WNY Culture into Instruction**

Many educators in WNY are unaware of the cultural treasures that exist in our Western New York region. This series of workshops will allow teachers to experience these cultural gems and then spend time creating learning experiences for their students. Darwin Martin House: This workshop will start with a session focusing on the newly released Frank Lloyd Wright’s Buffalo DVD and curriculum produced by WNED. Participants will then travel to The Darwin Martin House for an in-depth tour. After the tour participants will return to the education center to work on lesson plans to be used in their classrooms. Dress for outdoor conditions. Participants will car pool to and from the Darwin Martin House.
 * Integrating WNY Culture into Instruction: Darwin Martin House**

Presenter: Tim Johnson Date: Friday, October 5, 2007 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Room: A2 Cost: $175.00

Teachers….Are you feeling a little uncomfortable preparing your students for the plant portion of the Elementary-Level Science Written Test? Attain a comfort level you never dreamed possible by participating in these entertaining, interactive, hands-on classes. This full day workshop is intended to provide resources and understanding to teachers dealing with the Living Environment curricula grades K-8. Return to your classroom exuding basic botanical expertise and empower your students to do the same. This session will begin at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, located in Buffalo’s South Park. After a tour of the gardens and an interactive session designed around basic botany in the morning, participants will travel to Erie 1 BOCES for lunch and an afternoon session geared toward giving teachers an opportunity to apply their knowledge to their curriculum.
 * An Introduction to Botany**
 * Teachers are encouraged to bring their camera to take pictures of the gardens***
 * Your experience at the Botanical Gardens will be more comfortable if you wear layered clothing to accommodate changes in temperature and humidity and shoes appropriate for walking.**
 * Lunch will be provided at Erie 1 BOCES**

Date: February 15, 2008 Room: Botanical Gardens (am) Erie 1 (A2 pm) Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Cost:
 * Facilitators: Instructional Resources Team**

In this workshop, participants will begin their morning at the Buffalo & Erie county Botanical Gardens, located in Buffalo’s South Park. This study of desert biome will combine both classroom experiences and observations in the Desert House at the gardens. Emphasis will be on plant adaptations necessitated by geographical conditions. Teachers will receive handouts and suggestions for classroom implementation. After the morning session at the gardens, participants will travel back to Erie 1 BOCES for lunch and an afternoon session geared toward giving teachers an opportunity to apply their knowledge to their curriculum.
 * An Introduction to Desert Life**
 * Basic Botany is a prerequisite for attending this workshop***
 * Teachers are encouraged to bring their camera to take pictures of the gardens***
 * Your experience at the Botanical Gardens will be more comfortable if you wear layered clothing to accommodate changes in temperature and humidity and shoes appropriate for walking.**


 * Facilitators: Instructional Resources Team**
 * Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2008**
 * Room: Botanical Gardens (am) Erie 1 (A2-pm)**
 * Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm**
 * Cost:**

In this workshop, participants will begin their morning at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, located in Buffalo’s South Park. This study of the rain forest will emphasize the tropical rain forest biome, and will combine both classroom experiences and observations in the Epiphyte Pavilion and Florida House at the gardens. Teachers will receive handouts and suggestions for classroom implementation. After the morning session at the gardens, participants will travel back to Erie 1 BOCES for lunch and an afternoon session geared toward giving teachers an opportunity to apply their knowledge to their curriculum.
 * An Introduction to the Rain Forest**
 * Basic Botany is a prerequisite for attending this workshop***
 * Teachers are encouraged to bring their camera to take pictures of the gardens***
 * Your experience at the Botanical Gardens will be more comfortable if you wear layered clothing to accommodate changes in temperature and humidity and shoes appropriate for walking.**


 * Facilitators: Instruction Resources Team**
 * Date: Friday, April 25, 2008**
 * Room: Botanical Gardens (am) Erie 1 (A3 pm)**
 * Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm**
 * Cost:**

Many educators in WNY are unaware of the cultural treasures that exist in our West New York region. This series of workshops will allow teachers to experience these cultural gems and then spend time creating learning experiences for their students. Becker Farms: this full-day workshop takes place at beautiful Becker Farms, a working farm that has been in operation for over 100 years. The workshop includes a morning tour which focuses on the history of farming, agriculture as a profession, basic care of farm animals, and participation in either harvesting or planting of crops. Teachers will not only be able to experience a typical student field trip, they will also have the opportunity to ask questions about specific issues relating to bringing their classroom students to the farm. In the afternoon session, teachers will spend time reviewing examples of standards-based lessons and activities that can be integrated into their classroom curricula. They will also have time to network with each other and create new student activities appropriate to their instructional needs. This trip is designed for teachers who have brought their students to Becker Farms in the past and those who may be interested in bringing their classes in the future. For more information about the farm, please visit: http://beckerfarms.com/
 * Integrating WNY Culture into Instruction: Becker Farms**

Presenter: Instructional Resource Team Coordinator Date: Monday, October 1, 2007 8:30 an – 3:00 pm Cost: $175.00

Many educators in WNY are unaware of the cultural treasures that exist in our West New York region. This series of workshops will allow teachers to experience these cultural gems and then spend time creating learning experiences for their students. Becker Farms: this full-day workshop takes place at beautiful Becker Farms, a working farm that has been in operation for over 100 years. The workshop includes a morning tour which focuses on the history of farming, agriculture as a profession, basic care of farm animals, and participation in either harvesting or planting of crops. Teachers will not only be able to experience a typical student field trip, they will also have the opportunity to ask questions about specific issues relating to bringing their classroom students to the farm. In the afternoon session, teachers will spend time reviewing examples of standards-based lessons and activities that can be integrated into their classroom curricula. They will also have time to network with each other and create new student activities appropriate to their instructional needs. This trip is designed for teachers who have brought their students to Becker Farms in the past and those who may be interested in bringing their classes in the future. For more information about the farm, please visit: http://beckerfarms.com/
 * Integrating WNY Culture into Instruction: Becker Farms**

Presenter: Instructional Resource Team Coordinator Date: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $175.00

Many educators in WNY are unaware of the cultural treasures that exist in our Western New York region. This series of workshops will allow teachers to experience these cultural gems and then spend time creating learning experiences for their students. Darwin Martin House: this workshop will start with a session focusing on the newly released Frank Lloyd Wright’s Buffalo DVD and curriculum produced by WNED. Participants will then travel to The Darwin Martin House for an in-depth tour. After the tour participants will return to the education center to work on lesson plans to be used in their classrooms. Dress for outdoor conditions. Participants will car pool to and from the Darwin Martin House. For more information on the Darwin Martin House please go to: http://www.darwinmartinhouse.org/
 * Integrating WNY Culture into Instruction: Darwin Martin House**

Presenter: Tim Johnson Date: Friday, May 9, 2008 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Room: A2 Cost: $175.00