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This training equips K–12 school personnel with the knowledge and tools to create safer school environments for all students. Participants will explore their duty of care, legal responsibilities under New York State law, and the importance of professional boundaries. Through practical strategies, real-world scenarios, and clear guidance on issues such as supervision, elopement prevention, and hands-off protocols, educators will learn how to protect both students and themselves. By balancing regulatory compliance with everyday classroom practices, this course ensures educators are prepared to respond confidently and responsibly in a variety of situations. This is an online seminar. Participants have thirty (30) days from the day access is granted to complete and upload all the assignments. An experienced instructor will provide feedback and coaching. At the end of the ninety days, participants who successfully complete the requirements will receive a grade of Pass and a certificate of completion. If not, a grade of Fail will be entered. Members are eligible for a 40% discount off non-member pricing. Online Requirement: Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection. No Refund Policy: All Online Seminar registrations are final. No refunds or transfers will be issued. Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: January 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Zoom Session 2: January 18, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Zoom Session 3: January 25, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Zoom Session 4: February 01, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Zoom Session 5: February 08, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm   This course provides educators with a comprehensive exploration of the Science of Reading (SoR), emphasizing research-based literacy instruction. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous modules, participants will deepen their understanding of the SoR framework, explore evidence-based instructional strategies, and connect successful classroom practices to foundational literacy research. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: January 08, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 2: January 15, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 3: January 22, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 4: January 29, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 5: February 05, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm   This course provides educators with a comprehensive exploration of the Science of Reading (SoR), emphasizing research-based literacy instruction. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous modules, participants will deepen their understanding of the SoR framework, explore evidence-based instructional strategies, and connect successful classroom practices to foundational literacy research. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: January 07, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 2: January 14, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 3: January 21, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 4: January 28, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zoom Session 5: February 04, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   This course provides educators with a comprehensive exploration of the Science of Reading (SoR), emphasizing research-based literacy instruction. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous modules, participants will deepen their understanding of the SoR framework, explore evidence-based instructional strategies, and connect successful classroom practices to foundational literacy research. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: January 05, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 2: January 12, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 3: January 26, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 4: February 02, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 5: February 09, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm   This course provides educators with a comprehensive exploration of the Science of Reading (SoR), emphasizing research-based literacy instruction. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous modules, participants will deepen their understanding of the SoR framework, explore evidence-based instructional strategies, and connect successful classroom practices to foundational literacy research. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Date: August 15, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Audience: Statewide The Dignity Act maintains that it is the policy of the State of New York to afford all students in public schools an environment free of discrimination and harassment (Education Law 10). This interactive and discussion-based program examines harassment, discrimination and bullying as it relates to, but is not limited to, those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, gender or sex. Participants will engage in authentic conversations and reflections about harassment, discrimination and bullying as well as explore the impact of social constructs in their personal and professional lives.  This training fulfills the state requirements for six clock hours of coursework or training in the Dignity Act in accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law. The Dignity Act training does not count towards CTLE hours. Read more