*To register for these seminars, please click on the title of the seminar and it will direct you to Frontline to register.
**Online Seminars: 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 thirty 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. Please be mindful when registering, which seminar you are registering for.
Extinguishing Educator Burnout
Online Seminar for Teachers
02/02/2026 – 03/04/2026
Participants will examine how they can re-energize themselves to maintain or regain a positive outlook and love of working in schools. They will dive into specific, immediate actions they can take to enhance their well-being and thrive both on and off the job. Materials will explain how shifts in awareness, attitudes, and actions can be transformational for educators and their students. Specific steps related to mindfulness, empathy, gratitude, and altruism that educators can use on their own and with students will be shared. Equipped with these tools, educators can be their best, so they can give their best to the learners in their care. (5 hours)
Online Seminar for SRPs
02/02/2026 – 03/04/2026
School-related professionals (SRPs) are often the ones in less structured parts of the school day-cafeteria, playground, hallways, bus, etc. They are be more likely to witness bullying because the people who bully tend to use larger, less structured areas as an opportunity to bully others. This seminar provides an overview of bullying and its impact on the school environment. It also includes the responsibilities of ALL school staff to deal with incidents of bullying. The seminar includes a definition of bullying and cyberbullying, the roles and responsibilities of people involved in bullying-the person bullying, the person being bullied, the person seeing or knowing about the bullying-and strategies to help prevent or decrease bullying. (3 hours)
Academic Language for English Learners: What Teachers Need to Know
Online Seminar for Teachers
03/02/2026 – 04/01/2026
Academic language development is a critical component of instruction for all learners. As a result, both the NYS ELA/Literacy Standards, as well as the NYS Bilingual Common Core Progressions, focus closely on academic language development. This seminar will help general education teachers target and improve academic language for all learners across disciplines and grade levels, particularly those who are learning English. Participants will identify the differences between social and academic language, analyze the academic language demands of a text, and examine research-based strategies for targeting academic language development in all domains of language. Participants will reflect on and strategically redesign a lesson based on NYS standards and best practices for English learners. (5 hours)
Recognizing and Managing Conflict
Online Seminar for SRPs
03/02/2026 – 04/01/2026
Conflicts are normal and unavoidable occurrences in our everyday lives. Most of these are minor and easily resolved. Participants will learn how to handle minor conflicts that may occur with colleagues, supervisors and students and identify ways to defuse these situations before they can get escalate and get out of hand. Components of conflict resolution and key factors to be considered in dealing with conflicts, understanding anger, and strategies for managing and resolving conflicts will be explored. (3 hours)
Online Seminar for Teachers
04/06/2026 – 05/06/2026
More than 25 percent of American youth experience a serious traumatic event by their sixteenth birthday, and many children suffer multiple and repeated traumas which can seriously impact their cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development. Staff may be unaware of the specific traumatic events that have occurred with each child, and school environments may inadvertently compound the impacts of trauma. Creating resilience-fostering environments in school can lower the impact of trauma and enhance the factors that provide the foundation for better health, academic success, and positive interactions. When school staff learn effective responses to student trauma and how to help instill resiliency skills necessary to thrive in the classroom, children have better learning outcomes – in school and in life. (5 hours)
Sparking Intrinsic Motivation in Students
Online Seminar for SRPs
04/06/2026 – 05/06/2026
Students arrive at school each day with unique strengths and challenges. When students lack the motivation to engage with the academic setting, it has a major impact on their overall success. This seminar will address the motivation crisis in schools, the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and how school-related professionals can increase students’ intrinsic motivation for learning. (3 hours)
Honoring the Identities of LGBTQ+ Students in Schools
Online Seminar for Teachers
05/04/2026 – 06/03/2026
This five-hour online seminar is a comprehensive training program aimed at building the confidence of K-12 educators who strive to create inclusive and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ students. Participants will explore a range of critical topics that are essential for fostering a welcoming and affirming school climate and acquire actionable strategies and readily implemented best practices. This seminar provides a valuable opportunity to help all staff gain insight of the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ students and create a future where every student feels valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are. (5 hours)
**Virtual Seminars: These are live web-based seminars.
2026 Virtual Seminar coming soon!
7 Ways to Thrive in Your School Environment
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
10/16/2024
Supporting the whole child while providing the foundation of self-care for educators is the basis of a thriving school. Fostering a supportive environment that promotes strong relationships benefits all stakeholders. Discussions will encourage ways to think about how to support and create thriving inclusive environments for all. (2hours)
Building Dynamic Classroom Communities with a Tech Toolbox
Virtual Seminar for Teachers
10/24/2024
Whether it is the first day of school or the 100th Day celebration, instructional technology can be a vital tool in fostering dynamic classroom communities. This virtual seminar will help educators find opportunities for students to build community and engage with content through the thoughtful incorporation of instructional technology platforms that promote collaboration. Using the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards as a framework, this seminar will explore how teachers can create a Classroom Tech Toolbox to empower their students as members of a community of connected learners. (3 hours)
Managing Anxiety During Uncertain Times
Virtual Seminar for Teachers
11/06/2024
I’m frustrated and stressed out! This has been a difficult year! This session will provide the factors that affect our response to a loss of control, stress, and anxiety. Coping strategies will be discussed and shared, as well as ways to build resilience. (2 hours)
Building Positive School Culture and Climate through an Equity Lens
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
11/19/2024
This program examines the difference and relationship between culture and climate and how it’s critical to the student success, the wellbeing of staff, as well as families. Participants will engage in analyzing culture and climate through an equity lens. (2 hours)
Accelerate Learning through Embedded Assessment with Digital/Tech Tools
Virtual Seminar for Teachers
11/21/2024
This virtual seminar will explore how digital tools can be used to facilitate embedded assessment practices that empower the learner and accelerate the learning process. Participants will reflect on their own instructional goals and set standards-based learning targets. The seminar will then investigate best practices for pairing the “right” instructional technology with these targets in a variety of learning contexts. Strategies will also be presented for using technology to establish classroom routines that will help promote student engagement and goal setting. Assessment can be a valuable mode of communication in the classroom community and this seminar will demonstrate how digital tools can be used to effectively design relevant, embedded formative assessments that provide meaningful feedback to both teachers and students. (3 hours)
Family Engagement with Equity in Mind
Virtual Seminar for Teachers and SRPs
12/04/2024
Fifty years of research highlight the benefits of engaged families for student success and school improvement. Unfortunately, widespread improvement in how we view and engage with families, particularly for nondominant families (defend as “those impacted by systemic oppression, such as marginalization based on race, class language or immigration status”) have been slow to take shape. However, according to researcher Dr. Karen Mapp, “due to the pandemic, family engagement is finally being recognized as a core strategic component of any intentional effort to provide equitable and excellent educational opportunities for all children.” This session will examine challenges to equity-based family engagement including deficit-based views of families, suggest practices and approaches to foster meaningful engagement with families, and recommendations for systems change for schools to implement. (3 hours)
Mentoring Seminar: Racial Differences in School Discipline: Does Race Matter?
Virtual Seminar for Teachers and SRPs
12/10/2024
Is the educational system within the U.S. reflective of or antithetical to the ongoing racial structure of U.S. society? This seminar provides a forum to discuss race, racism, oppression and how it interpersonally manifests as prejudice, negative stereotypes, micro- aggression, and racial attitudes. It provides a foundation of understanding for mentors to explore and engage in equity and racial equity conversations with their mentors around discipline, lessons, coaching and disposition. (2 hours)
Moving from Spare the Rod to Preventative Behavioral Interventions
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
12/17/2024
How do I handle the “terrible” behavior and the outright disrespect of some students? “I have considered leaving the profession, I’m beyond done!” Behavior is a concern facing many educators across the state and country. There are many factors that have increased the poor choices our youth are making. So how do we move from zero tolerance policies, procedures, and reactions like- “it’s all the child’s fault” to understanding the root causes of the issues and developing effective processes and procedures to prevent and alleviate the behaviors some of our youths are displaying. This seminar will provide a safe space for educators to release their frustration while also encouraging effective ways to engage with our most challenging youth. (2hours)
Foundational Strategies for Effective Instruction with Newly Arrived ELLs
Virtual Seminar for Teachers
01/07/2025
This immersive 3-hour training is designed specifically for teachers new to working with ELLs. The session focuses on equipping educators with practical strategies to foster an inclusive atmosphere, to heighten their understanding of language development’s role in instruction, and to employ engaging activities that facilitate student learning and linguistic advancement specifically for Newcomer and SIFE students. By utilizing a case study, attendees will have a unique opportunity to apply the strategies learned, encouraging practical implementation and deeper comprehension of how to effectively support linguistically diverse learners in their educational journey. (3 hours)
10 Things You Can do to Promote a Positive School Culture and Climate
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
01/15/2025
What are 10 things every educator can do to contribute to a safe, respectful, and fruitful school environment? Participate in this training and find out how you can contribute to positive changes. (2hours)
Managing Post Pandemic Conflict
Virtual Seminar for Teachers
01/22/2025
Conflict is inevitable and at times challenging to face. This training will discuss five basic strategies to manage conflict. (2 hours)
The Evolution and Definition of Race and Ethnicity in American Society
Virtual Seminar for Teachers and SRPs
01/28/2025
This introductory seminar will review our current definition of race and ethnicity and examine how these terms have shifted over time. Particular attention will be given to racial categories as social and not biological constructs. (2.5 hours)
Transitional Shifts
Virtual Seminar for Teachers and SRPs
02/04/2025
Explore communication tools that still are vital to instruction post pandemic. Learn strategies to support students returning to the classroom including SEL check ins. Seek ways to keep home and work separate and apply procedures if learning shifts return to remote learning. (2 hours)
Managing Post Pandemic Anxiety
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
02/11/2025
I’m frustrated and stressed out! This has been a difficult year! This session will provide the factors that affect our response to a loss of control, stress, and anxiety. Coping strategies will be discussed and shared, as well as ways to build resilience. (2 hours)
Shifting Mindsets for Effective Family-School Engagement
Virtual Seminar for Teachers and SRPs
02/26/2025
Are assumptions about families and community getting in the way of deeper connections needed for student success? The relational piece is the necessary ingredient for any meaningful family-school engagement effort to be sustained. This session will identify key assumptions that get in the way of building relationships of trust and respect with families and describe asset- based thinking for building powerful partnerships with families. (2 hours)
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI): What does this really mean for me, my classroom, my school environment, and my district?
Virtual Seminar for Teachers
03/05/2025
The Board of Regents launched an initiative to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools across New York State. The Board expects that all school districts will develop policies that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion- and that they implement such policies with fidelity and urgency. This seminar introduces DEI to better understand the framework passed by the NYS Board of Regents. It provides a forum to discuss how DEI can be incorporated in your teaching practices and in the school culture and climate. (2 hours)
Implementing Social Emotional Learning Practices with ELL/MLLs
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
03/11/2025
The focus of this dynamic 3-hour seminar is on integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) practices for English language learners (ELLs) in K-12 education. Educators will gain actionable strategies and insights at the classroom, building, and district levels to address the unique needs of ELLs, many of whom have experienced trauma. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches to promote emotional intelligence, resilience, and cultural competence among ELLs, while also delving into practical techniques for seamlessly integrating SEL into instruction. Through reflective dialogue and collaborative activities, educators will develop personalized action plans to enhance SEL support for ELLs, fostering inclusive and nurturing learning environments where all students can thrive academically and emotionally. (3 hours)
Community Building: Effectively Create Authentic Relationships with our Youth, School, District and Law Enforcement
Virtual Seminar for Teachers and SRPs
03/18/2025
There’s a lot of debate and controversy around law enforcement in schools. Is it a positive move by districts? Is it encouraging increased “negative” behavior? Are students of color re-traumatized with the placement of law enforcement in the schools? Are there ways to effectively collaborate and partner with the local police? This seminar delves into this “hot topic” and provides stories and strategies of effective partnerships between schools and law enforcement. (2.5 hours)
Oh My Gosh! What Should I Do?
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
03/27/2025
Students are fighting in the halls, in hidden places, in front of adults, at events, in the community. Verbal and physical assaults are occurring in-person on social media and call out culture is rampant. What can I do? What should I do? This seminar will provide a forum for SRPs and K- 12 Practitioners to discuss their fears, concerns, and challenges around youth behavior. The school code of conduct, school culture and climate, preventative and intervention models and tools will be discussed. This session will also provide self-care tips to help provide supportive tools for SRPs and K- 12 Practitioners during difficult times. (2 hours)
Creating Equity and Taking Risks
Virtual Seminar for Teachers and SRPs
04/02/2025
Participants will discuss how to create an equitable environment of respect and rapport where students are comfortable taking risks (1.5 hours)
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Why Should We Know About It?
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
04/10/2025
Understanding what AI is and how AI works in schools can help educators better understand their role in this new era. But first, what is AI, and how does it affect the school environment and the educator? This session will provide an overview and a basic understanding of AI. (2hours)
SEL in Action: Using Evidence-Based Strategies to Address Behavior and Learning Needs in the Classroom
Virtual Seminar for Teachers
04/29/2025
This session will engage participants with the opportunity to put the five CASEL competencies into action. First specific strategies and activity ideas will be reviewed in connection to the self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making competencies. Then a variety of K-12th grade scenarios and role play situations will be introduced, allowing participants to assess the needs of students, work cooperatively to connect teaching practices, and construct activities that would strengthen the SEL skills of the students. Use of the NYS SEL benchmarks will also be integrated to support teachers in their own classroom planning. (3 hours)
Addressing the Risk of Violent Behavior in Youth: Know the Signs of Youth Violence
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
05/06/2025
What are the “warning signs” for violent behavior in young people? How do we know when to reach out for help before something potentially dangerous happens? This program will stress the importance of developing strong and authentic relationships with young people and their families, providing tips and strategies to help identify students who are violent, while keeping you and others safe. (2.5hours)
Managing Triggers for Traumatized Youth
Virtual Seminar for Teachers
05/13/2025
How can you tell when a child is cognitively/emotionally/psychologically ready to learn? What are trauma-informed approaches to student behavioral challenges? This seminar will have participants discuss common trauma triggers and their behavioral manifestations. Participants will explore how to identify and practice trauma-informed strategies for deescalating challenging behaviors and evaluate behavior management strategies. (3hours)
Equity and Autism in Schools
Virtual Seminar for SRPs
05/15/2025
Many students on the autism spectrum need services, support, and deserve equitable access to culturally sensitive care. What are ways we can better serve our autistic students? Equity and Autism in Schools will provide a forum for SRPs to discuss their experiences working with autistic students. In addition, the seminar will provide practical tips to foster a supportive and equitable experience for young people. (2 hours)