Explore, Learn, and Grow with ELT Academy

Date: March 16, 2026 Time: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Virtual - Zoom Audience: SRP This seminar will familiarize participants with who our English language learners are and the challenges that they face as they acquire a new language. Participants will have the opportunity to examine how critical culture is and its impact on an English learner's identity as well as explore strategies for making information more comprehensible and accessible to ELLs. Meets Standards Read more

Date: 3/12/26 Time: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Zoom Audience: Tarrytown RO In order to meet the needs of our diverse student population, educators must possess the mindset and skills needed to foster a positive learning environment for all students as it is critical to their academic success.  Culturally responsive instructional practices honor and support this diversity, connecting learning to students' cultural and linguistic background while building on prior experiences.  As a result, educators create an inclusive environment that is accessible and relatable to all students. Meets Standards Read more

Date: 3/4/26 Time: 4:30 pm - 7:30pm Location: Zoom Audience: Tarrytown RO Effective advocacy is rooted in leveraging policy. However, achieving this goal requires educators to have a strong grasp of both state and federal policies as well as civil rights laws that protect and support equitable education opportunities for ELLs. Participants will acquire skills to navigate policy structures, follow guidelines and adhere to regulations that shape the educational landscape for ELLs. Armed with this understanding, they will effectively communicate concerns and initiate advocacy efforts that play a pivotal role in fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for ELLs and their families Meets Standards Read more

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

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

Date: July 16, 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