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CONTENTS
Art Department-(ART) ……………………………………………………3
English Department - (ELA) ………………………………………………4
Informational Technology (IT)…………………………………………….5
Library Department - (LIBRARY) ……………………………………….6
Math Department - (MATH) ………………………………………………7
Multilingual Department - (MULIT.) ……………………………………..10
Music Department - (MUSIC) ……………………………………………..11
NYSAA - (NYSAA) …………………………………………………………12
Office of Shared Accountability-(APPR) ………………………………….13
Office of Shared Accountability - (OSA) …………………………………..14
Universal Pre-Kindergarten - (PRE-K) ……………………………………15
Science Department - (SCIENCE) ………………………………………….17
Special Education Department - (SPED) …………………………………...18
Speech Department - (SPEECH) ……………………………………………20
Student Support Services - (SSS) ……………………………………………21
Staff Development Department - (SSS) ……………………………………..23
Teacher Assistant - (TA's) ……………………………………………………24
World Language Department - (WL) ………………………………………..30
2
Art Education
Title: Art- Dance, Movement & Mindfulness 101 (Title IV) (29101)
Course Description: This is for schools who have agreed to participate in the Title IV Dance, Movement &
Mindfulness Title IV program. Teachers from these schools will learn integrated strategies and best practices in dance,
yoga and mindfulness from dance educators, and teaching artists in visual arts and dance who professionally practice yoga
and mindfulness. These arts/yoga professionals will work with teachers by modeling age-appropriate movement and
breathing techniques that can seamlessly be integrated into everyday curriculum in any discipline. Teachers will learn
arts-based mindfulness strategies that are aligned with the District's CLRT, restorative practices and trauma informed care
initiatives. All teachers will have continued mentoring support from our teaching artists.
Prerequisites: Teachers must be approved by building principal. Only schools that have requested the program can
participate.
Demographic:
Facilitator: MICHELE AGOSTO
Location: Riverside High School
Section Title: Dance, Movement & Mindfulness- Early Release Day
5/8/2019 12:00 PM 3:30 PM (142655)
Title: SCD ART- Aligning Arts Instruction to State and District Priorites
(29457)
Course Description: Visual art, dance theater will review District and State priorities and initiatives and
learn how to best align and apply them in practical ways that enhance the arts classroom experience for students and
teacher. Academic Restorative circles, NYS Arts Standards, Curriculum Development, and Culturally & Linguistically
Responsive Teaching will be the embedded topics for hands-on, project-based arts workshops
Demographic:
Facilitator: MICHELE AGOSTO
Section Title: ART- Aligning Arts Instruction to State and District Priorites
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 11:30 AM (142208)
3
English Department
Title: SCD & ERD - 7 & 8 ELA Scoring Training and Training-(29508)
Course Description: NYS ELA scoring training - grades 7 and 8
Prerequisites: none
Demographic: Req: Instructional - Dept (ESL): English Language Arts; Req: Instructional - Dept (SPED): English
Language Arts; Req: Instructional - Dept: English Language Arts; Req: Instructional - Grade (ESL): 07; Req:
Instructional - Grade (ESL): 08; Req: Instructional –Grade levels and Dept (SPED):
Facilitator: JULIE ROMAIN
Location: East High School
Section Title: (ERD) 7 & 8 ELA Scoring Training and Training- Early Schools
4/10/2019 12:30 PM 3:00 PM (142416)
4/10/2019 1:00 PM 3:30 PM (142417)
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30AM (142418)
Title: SCD-ELA- Grades 9-12-myON Training (29513)
Course Description: Participants will be trained by myON Consultants on how to administer the online interest
inventory and the online assessment. ELA teachers will train students on how to access their libraries in a variety of
instructional settings to include, reading areas, library, extended learning and at home. ELA teachers will train students
on how to access the online and downloadable books onto a variety of electronic devices.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Rec: Instructional - ELA; Rec: Instructional - Grade: 09; Rec: Instructional - Grade: 10; Rec:
Instructional - Grade: 11; Rec: Instructional - Grade: 12
Facilitator: JULIE ROMAIN; SANDRA WAUGAMAN BECK
Location: East High School
Section Title: ELA- Grades 9-12-myON Training
4/11/2019 8:15AM 3:30 PM (142434)
4
Informational Technology
Title: #MyDigitalClassroom ITC PD 2018-19 (28782)
Course Description: This course will instruct BPS Instructional Technology Classroom in the latest trends in
educational technology integration, with a focus on 1:1 integration, student engagement, staff development and the
personalization of instruction for English Language Learners.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Req: Instructional - INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COACH
Facilitator: SARAH EDWARDS
Location: School #18a, Room G6
Section Title: ITC
4/10/2019 12:00 PM 3:00 PM (142712)
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142710)
Section Title: ITC Getting Established
5/6/2019 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (142194)
Section Title: ITC
5/8/2019 12:00 PM 3:00 PM (142713)
5/9/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142711)
Section Title: ITC Expanding Your Coaching
5/20/2019 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (142196)
Section Title: ITC Streamlining the Coaching Process
5/20/2019 1:00 PM 3:00 PM (142198)
Section Title: ITC
5/21/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141605)
5/22/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (141606)
5
Library Department
Title: SCD-Librarians- Grades K-12-myON Training (29522)
Course Description: Participants will be trained by myON Consultants on how to administer the online interest
inventory and the online assessment. School Librarians will train students on how to access their libraries in a variety of
instructional settings to include, reading areas, library, extended learning and at home. School Librarians will train
students on how to access the online and downloadable books onto a variety of electronic devices.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Rec: Instructional - Library
Facilitator: MICHAEL CAMBRIA; CRYSTAL SHIRLEY
Location: Burgard High School
Section Title: SCD-Librarians- Grades K-12-myON Training
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142452)
6
Math Department
Title: Support Math Teacher (SMT) Professional Development 2018-2019 (28816)
Course Description: Support Math Teacher (SMT) Monthly Professional Development for the 2018-2019 school
year. Support Math Teachers will review math assessment data aligned to the common core standards and make data
driven decisions to implement best practices with the students in their respective schools. Additionally, SMTs will receive
professional development on student engagement in the classroom and support the implementation of culturally
responsive teaching strategies with their students.
Prerequisites: Must be an Support Math Teacher to attend
Demographic:
Facilitator: DALPHNE BELL; JADAWN WAGSTAFF
Location: Building #187 LIBRARY
Section Title: Math - Support Math Teacher (SMT) Professional Development 5/20/19
5/20/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (140389)
Title: Math - Instructional and Math Coach Monthly Professional
Development 2019 (29029) Course Description: Instructional and Math Coaches Monthly Professional Development for the second half of the
2018-2019 school year. Coaches will review math, science and social studies assessment data aligned to the common core
standards. They will make data driven decisions to be effective teacher leaders in their respective schools. Additionally,
coaches will support student engagement in the classroom and support the implementation of culturally responsive
teaching strategies.
Prerequisites: Must be an Instructional Coach or a Math Coach to attend
Demographic:
Facilitator: DALPHNE BELL; JADAWN WAGSTAFF
Location: East HIgh School, 3rd Floor
Section Title: Math - Instructional and Math Coach Monthly Professional Development - Student
Engagement - 4/15/19
4/15/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141817)
5/20/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141818)
7
Math Department
Title: SCD - MATH - Secondary Math Teachers Professional Development
Sessions - (29565)
Course Description: In the Year of Instruction 2, the Mathematics Department is ensuring that secondary math
teachers have the training they need to meet the district expectations and fulfill the demands of the district priorities.
Teachers can select from the following sessions: TI-Nspire, Next Generation Math Standards, Data Analysis,
Differentiation, Algebra I, Instructional Priorities, Planning for Instruction, CLRT and Math Workshop.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Rec: Instructional - Math
Facilitator: DALPHNE BELL; JADAWN WAGSTAFF
Location:
Section Title: SCD-MATH- Secondary Math Teachers - District Instructional Priorities
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142620)
Section Title: Technology
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142624)
Section Title: Data Analysis
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142628)
Section Title: Flip Charts
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142630)
Section Title: Calculator/Navigator
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142633)
Section Title: Planning for Instruction
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142637)
8
Math Department
Section Title: Math Workshop
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142638)
Section Title: Secondary Math Teachers-CLRT
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142639)
Section Title: Professional Development Sessions
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142679)
Title: Math - Support Mathematics Teacher Bi-Monthly Professional
Development 2019 (29576)
Course Description: Support Mathematics Teacher Bi-Monthly Professional Development for 2019.Support Math
Teachers will review math assessment data aligned to the common core standards and make data driven decisions to
implement best practices with the students in their respective schools. Additionally, SMTs will receive professional
development on student engagement in the classroom and support the implementation of culturally responsive teaching
strategies with their students. Teachers will receive professional development on best practices in math instruction, PD
from Multilingual dept, and Math priorities.
Prerequisites: Must be a Support Math teacher to attend
Demographic:
Facilitator: DALPHNE BELL; JADAWN WAGSTAFF
Location: East High School, Room 314
Section Title: Support Math Teacher Bi-Monthly Professional Development 5/20/19- Best Practices in
Math Instruction
5/20/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142683)
9
Multilingual Department
Title: MULTI- Together We Swim: Collaborating & Creating Inspired Dual
Language Learning Spaces (29080)
Course Description: We will take an in-depth, insightful look at Sonia Soltero's "Dual Language Education". Through a
series of collaborative activities, participants will familiarize themselves with theoretically sound, researched-based
programmatic and instructional practices for dual language settings. The course will emphasize the study and implementation
of instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning, thematic teaching, instructional conversations, and scaffolding. Each
participant will receive a free copy of the book as well as of copies of supporting materials.
Prerequisites: Each participant will receive a copy of Sonia Soltero's "Dual Language Education". Registrants must
commit to attend all four (4) sessions of the course and must complete reading assignments before each session. Please register
to the course if you are committed to attending and completing the assigned readings for all sessions.
Demographic: Buffalo Public Schools
Facilitator: Alicia Barinas, Gillian Driscoll, Maeva Lopez-Kassem, Marissa Lopez
Location: East HS
Section Title: MULTI- Together We Swim: Collaborating & Creating Inspired
Dual Language Learning Spaces
4/9/2019 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (141238)
5/7/2019 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (141239)
10
Music Department
Title: SCD - Music Curriculum Mapping, Online Textbook Training and
World Drumming (29564)
Course Description: Music staff will be separated into 4 small groups: 1. K-8 Group A, 2. K-8 Group B, 3. HS
Classroom Music, 4. HS Instrumental/Choral Music Elementary. Music staff Groups A and B will each attend half day
sessions to (1) work with a McGraw Hill representative in order to receive training about the adopted K-6 textbooks and
(2) work with World Drumming specialists in order to strengthen their performance proficiency with the recently
purchased World Percussion instruments. High school instrumental and choral music staff will conduct small group
sessions about specific instrument technique and pedagogy. These workshops provide support for instrumental and choral
teachers who are not specialists on specific instruments (secondary instruments) so they may turn-key the instruction to
their students. High school classroom music teachers will review the Music in Our Lives curriculum, share best
practices/resources and work collaboratively to create a standardized curriculum map for the 2019-20 school year.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Rec: Instructional - Music
Facilitator: JAMES SCHWANZ
Location:
Section Title: Music in Our Lives Curriculum Mapping and Best Practices - K-8 Group A & K-8
Group B
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142617)
Section Title: Online Textbook Training & World Drumming – HS Instrumental/Chorl Music
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142618)
11
NYSAA
Title: SCD - NYSAA CDOS Tracking/Effective IEP Exit Summaries/DLM
PD Module -Secondary Level Only (29549)
Course Description: Secondary level NYSAA teachers will review the process for which components should be
used of the CDOS Tracking System, developing effective IEP Exit Summaries, the requirements of the Skills and
Achievement Commencement Credential, DLM PD module, Unique Learning Data, and introduction to the Zones of
Regulation.**Teachers must bring a laptop to use during professional development**
Prerequisites: Secondary NYSAA Teachers only. K-8 NYSAA Teachers remain in their buildings.
Demographic: NYSAA Teachers
Facilitator: JONATHAN WHITESIDE
Location:
Section Title: Instructional Practices/Effective Document Writing - Behavior Program/Data Review
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 12:00 PM (142555)
12
APPR-OSA
Title: APPR-Lead Evaluator 2019-2020 (29293)
Course Description: This full day training session will fulfill the six hours of in-person training required for 2019-
2020 Lead Evaluator re-certification. This training module will provide instruction and support to lead evaluators of
teachers on what is required per the Buffalo Public School 3012d APPR process and MOU enacted in January 2017. This
session includes instruction help lead evaluators of teachers to demonstrate proficiency in completing a teacher practice
observation using the negotiated NYSUT Rubric indicators, evidence collection, scripting and entry using the districts
APPR management platform. This required training applies to building and central office administrators.
Prerequisites: Participants must be a sitting Lead Evaluator/ building or central office adminstrator. Please bring
your Laptop and LE/ Observation notes and materials
Demographic: Administrators
Facilitator: EBONY BULLOCK; LAURA SAMULSKI-PETERS
Location: East High School Room 318
Section Title: APPR-Lead Evaluator
4/15/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141772)
5/6/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141774)
5/20/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141776)
6/3/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141777)
6/10/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141778)
6/17/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141779)
6/24/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141780)
6/27/2019 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (141783)
13
OSA Department
Title: SD-NTA-OSA-eDoctrina Assessment Management 2018-2019
(29571)
Course Description: This course was designed to assist teachers and school teams in utilizing Buffalo's assessment
management system eDoctrina. Teachers will have the opportunity to learn and practice accessing assessments and answer
sheets, creating assessments, and reviewing data associated with the district assessments.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: New Teachers
Facilitator:
Location: BPDTC @ East Community
Section Title: NTA-eDoctrina Assessment 4/16/2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142678)
14
PRE-K Department
Title: SCD - Pre-K - LETRS Training (29491)
Course Description: LETRS training for Early Childhood provides strategies for building the foundation skills Pre-
K students need before learning to read and write and also provide ways to guide student's literacy development.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Rec: Instructional - BILINGUAL PRE-KINDER TEACH; Rec: Instructional - PRE-
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Facilitator: MARY KAY MCLEAN; JESSICA SIPES; SUSAN TUNIS
Location: School 93 - Southside
Section Title: Pre-K - LETRS Training 5/9/19-Schools: 59A, 61, 64, 65, 67, 69. 72. 74, 76, 79, 80, 81, 82,
89, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142359)
5/9/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142360)
Title: SCD-of PreK Technology Components and analysis of Istation Data
(29493)
Course Description: Understanding students with sensory and self-regulation issues and how to support them.An
overview of PreK Technology Components and analysis of Istation Data.
Prerequisites:
Demographic:
Facilitator: MARY KAY MCLEAN; JESSICA SIPES; SUSAN TUNIS
Location: Southside Elementary #93
Section Title: Pre-K Tech Components April 11: 59A, 61, 64, 65, 67, 69. 72. 74, 76, 79, 80, 81, 82, 89,
92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142363)
5/9/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142364)
15
PRE-K Department
Title: SCD-Pyramid Model Tier 2, Language Enrichment Strategies,
Supporting Pre-K Students-PK Assistants (29494)
Course Description: PreK Teacher Assistants will be trained in the following areas:Pyramid Model Tier 2: The
ABCs of Social Emotional Support (Full day)Language Enrichment Strategies for Small Group Instruction (1/2 day)
Supporting PreK Students throughout the day (1/2 day).
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Rec: Non-Instructional - PRE-K ASSISTANT
Facilitator: MARY KAY MCLEAN; JESSICA SIPES; SUSAN TUNIS
Location: Southside Elementary #93
Section Title: Pre K Assistants Schools: 59A, 61, 64, 65, 67, 69, 72, 74, 76, 79, 80, 81, 82, 89, 92, 93, 94,
95, 97, 99
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142365)
5/9/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142365)
Section Title: Pre K Assistants Schools: 3, 6, 17, 18, 19, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 43, 45, 48, 50, 53, 54
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142366)
5/9/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142366)
16
Science Department
Title: SCD-Science 9-12-NYSED Course Maps for NYSSLS and the Achieve
Problem Task Screener (29504)
Course Description: This training will have two different sessions.
1. Teachers will be introduced and look at the recently release NYSED Course Maps and standards alignment for NYSSLS.
2. Teachers will be introduced to the Achieve Problem Task Screener for NYSSLS. They will look to incorporate the following
into their lessons:
• Effectively use at least two modalities (e.g., images, diagrams, video, simulations, textual descriptions)
• If data are used, scenarios present real/well-crafted data
• The local, global, or universal relevance of the scenario is made clear to students
• Are comprehensible to a wide range of students at grade-level
Prerequisites:
Demographic: This course is for Science Grades 9-12 Only
Facilitator: Kelly Baudo
Location: McKinley High School
Section Title: Science CPT May 2019
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142412)
17
SPED Department
Title: SCD-SPED-Graduation Pathways & Indicator 13/Evidence Based
Practices/Testing Accommodations for SWD/Manifestation Determination
(29536)
Course Description: Participants will be provided an overview of the NYSED graduation pathways and
requirements. In addition, participants will receive an overview of the 2018 Indicator 13 protocol updates and implications
for transition planning practices.
Prerequisites: You need to register in the Section with your School's Number in the Title!No NYSAA Teachers can
attend.
Demographic: Rec: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 09; Rec: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 10; Rec: Instructional -
Grade (SPED): 11; Rec: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 12
Facilitator: TONI MIXON; ROBYN TATE
Location: Erie 1 BOCES
Section Title: GROUP A MORNING SESSION: Grad Pathaways & Transition #195, 207, 208, 212,
305, 360, 361, 363, 366, 367
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142489)
4/11/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142508)
Section Title: GROUP B MORNING SESSION: Evidence Based Practices #131@4, 197, 198, 304, 359
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142488)
4/11/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142509)
Section Title: GROUP C - MORNING SESSION-Testing Accommodations #156, 192, 205, 301, 302,
335
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 11:30 AM (142490)
4/11/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142510)
Section Title: GROUP D- MORNING SESSION-Purpose of MDR: #206, 309, 353, 355, 357, 358
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 11:30 PM (142496)
4/11/2019 12:30 PM 3:30 PM (142511)
18
SPED Department
Title: SCD - Social Worker and Psychologist Training (29550)
Course Description: ED vs MH vs SMAccess VR/Navigating Adult ServicesCultural TIC for Tier 2/3Continuum
of Services
Prerequisites: Work as a Social Worker or Psychologist in the CSE Department
Demographic:
Facilitator: KIMBERLY DEGEORGE; MELANIE KOCH-BENHAM
Location:
Section Title: ED vs MH vs SM Access VR/Navigating Adult Services Cultural TIC for Tier 2/3
Continuum of Services
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142556)
19
Speech Department
Title: SCD - Related Services-Parent Network Overview/Assistive
Technology Use in the Classroom (29481)
Course Description: 8:30- 9:00am- Susan Barlow- Parent Network Overview: (25 Minutes) Description: Executive
Director Susan Barlow will give an update on what is new at Parent Network and get some feedback from participants on
topics they would like to see Parent Network address with families. 9:00- 10:30am- Rob Muldoon Effective
Communication: Bridging the Gap Between Families and Providers (90 minutes) Description: Participants will learn the
barriers that interfere with effective communication and walk away with strategies to establish and maintain effective
communication between families and schools. (including hard to reach families) 10:30- 11:30am- Tonia Weichmann-
How to Access Community Based Services for Children & Adults with Disabilities (60 minutes) Description: For children
and adults with disabilities, there are many support services available. This informative class provides detailed
information to help you learn about requirements and eligibility for services. It will take you through the qualification and
admission processes. The Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD),
and Department of Labor (DOL) are some of the service systems discussed. Olmsted Center for Sight staff will present
on the uses of various AT software including JAWS, FUSION, Zoomtext, Dragon within the classroom. We will also
present on Bluetooth braille devices, Tablet, Apps and smartphones and accessibility and compatibility uses for
instructional needs, socialization and daily living in a variety of populations.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Rec: Instructional - HEARING IMPAIRED TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - REMEDIAL SPEECH
BILING TEACH; Rec: Instructional - REMEDIAL SPEECH TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - VISUALLY IMPAIRED
TEACHER; Rec: Non-Instructional - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST; Rec: Non-Instructional - PHYSICAL
THERAPIST
Facilitator: DEANNA RIVERA
Location: Performing Arts (192)
Section Title: SCD - Related Services -Parent Network Overview
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142274)
20
Student Support Services
Title: SSS - Trauma Informed Care Presentation (2018-2019) (28999)
Course Description: This course will provide information about Trauma Informed Care and classroom practices
around trauma to staff. The material will be presented through facilitated discussion, Interactive activities, and individual
reflection.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Req: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 04; Req: Instructional - Grade (SPED): 05; Req: Instructional -
Grade (SPED): 06; Req: Instructional - Grade: 04; Req: Instructional - Grade: 05; Req: Instructional - Grade: 06
Facilitator: MONICA CAPOZZI; KIMBERLY DEGEORGE; CHRISTOPHER HEIM; KRISTINA JACKSON
Location: BPDTC@East HS
Section Title: Trauma Informed Care
4/30/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141129)
5/17/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141131)
5/21/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (141132)
Section Title: SCD Trauma Informed Care Social Studies Teachers Grades 7 & 8
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142373)
21
Student Support Services
Title: SSS Restorative Practice Schools (1 Day Training) 003, 19,031, 032,
045, 067, 079, 80, 196, 197, 198, 206 Cohort 2 (29180)
Course Description: Participants will learn the need for Restorative Practices in schools (to address
disproportionality, provide an alternative to the failed zero tolerance policy, and develop social emotional competencies).
Participants will learn and participate in a ceremony cirles.
Participants will learn how to use Restorative Practices with staff, how and when to use Restorative Conversations, and
how to hold problem solving circles.
Participants will receive an overview of the practices at the advanced Tiers, including Restorative Conferences, with some
opportunity to practice at this level as well.
Prerequisites:
Demographic:
Facilitator: KIMBERLY DEGEORGE; KRISTINA JACKSON; SANDRA WAUGAMAN BECK
Location: East High School
Section Title: Restorative Practice Schools (1 Day Training) Make Up 003, 19,031, 032, 045, 067, 079,
80, 196, 197, 198, 206 Cohort 2
5/15/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142568)
5/18/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142492)
22
Staff Development
Title: SCD - Related Services-Parent Network Overview/Assistive
Technology Use in the Classroom (29481)
Course Description: 8:30- 9:00am- Susan Barlow- Parent Network Overview: (25 Minutes) Description: Executive
Director Susan Barlow will give an update on what is new at Parent Network and get some feedback from participants on
topics they would like to see Parent Network address with families. 9:00- 10:30am- Rob Muldoon Effective
Communication: Bridging the Gap Between Families and Providers (90 minutes) Description: Participants will learn the
barriers that interfere with effective communication and walk away with strategies to establish and maintain effective
communication between families and schools. (including hard to reach families) 10:30- 11:30am- Tonia Weichmann-
How to Access Community Based Services for Children & Adults with Disabilities (60 minutes) Description: For children
and adults with disabilities, there are many support services available. This informative class provides detailed
information to help you learn about requirements and eligibility for services. It will take you through the qualification and
admission processes. The Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD),
and Department of Labor (DOL) are some of the service systems discussed. Olmsted Center for Sight staff will present
on the uses of various AT software including JAWS, FUSION, Zoomtext, Dragon within the classroom. We will also
present on Bluetooth braille devices, Tablet, Apps and smartphones and accessibility and compatibility uses for
instructional needs, socialization and daily living in a variety of populations.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Rec: Instructional - HEARING IMPAIRED TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - REMEDIAL SPEECH
BILING TEACH; Rec: Instructional - REMEDIAL SPEECH TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - VISUALLY IMPAIRED
TEACHER; Rec: Non-Instructional - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST; Rec: Non-Instructional - PHYSICAL
THERAPIST
Facilitator: DEANNA RIVERA
Location: Performing Arts (192)
Section Title: SCD - Related Services -Parent Network Overview
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142274)
23
Teaching Assistants
Title: SD-Navigating the Buffalo Public School District Online Resources and
Tools. ( For Teacher Assistants ) (26083)
Course Description: This course will examine the Buffalo Public School Teacher and Department Online Resources
and tools. We will pay close attention to how to use the District's email, PGS course registration, navigating PGS home page,
and many of tools used in the classroom by District teachers and teacher assistants.
Course Objectives:
1. Create a clear understanding of navigating the Buffalo Schools District home page.
2. Logging in to the Professional Growth System (PGS)
3. Registering for a course in (PGS), Transcripts and Surveys
4. Navigating to Departments webpages and resources
5. Outlining the tools use with the Interactive White Board (IWB)
Prerequisites: Only Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aids that have not already taken this course.
Demographic: Teacher Assistants
Facilitator: Joelle Rozier
Location: East HS
Section Title: SD-Navigating the Buffalo Public School District Online Resources and Tools. (For
Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aids Only)
5/9//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142601)
Teaching Assistants
Title: SCD- Teaching Assistant 101 – Typical Duties and Cultural
Responsibilities (29588)
Course Description: This course presents an overview of the day to day duties of Teaching Assistants. It will
explain the expectations of a classroom and building Teaching Assistant as well as discuss resources designed to
support Teaching Assistant work. It will also explore the role Teacher Assistants play in Building and District culture
and practical ways to grow and support Building and District culture.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Teacher Assistants
Facilitator:
Location: School 89
Section Title: Teaching Assistant 101 – Typical Duties and Cultural Responsibilities (For Teacher
Assistants)
4/11//2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142717)
Title: SCD- Teaching Assistants - (29589)
Course Description: Superintendent Conference Day course participants will be divided into course groups at
the training locations.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Teacher Assistants
Facilitator:
Location: School 89
Section Title: Teaching Assistant
4/11//2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142718)
Teaching Assistants
Title: SCD- Teaching Assistants - Code of Conduct Training (29621) Course Description: Discuss and identify infractions that could happen on the Code of Conduct and their
responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Teacher Assistants
Facilitator:
Location: School 89
Section Title: Teaching Assistant 101 – Typical Duties and Cultural Responsibilities (For Teacher
Assistants)
4/11//2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142817)
Title: SD-Supporting Early Literacy: Building a Foundation in Phonemic
Awareness Teaching Assistants (26101)
Course Description: This three-hour class is design to provide teacher assistants and aides the basics in early
literacy instruction through a focus on how and why students need solid instruction and reinforcement in phonemic
awareness (the ability to separate and produce speech sounds in words). Participants will learn and practice correct
speech sounds, how to reinforce segmenting and blending words orally, and prepare materials that they can use
with students when they are working in classrooms.
Prerequisites: If you have previously taken this course you may not register for it again.
Demographic: Teacher Assistants
Facilitator: Mary Meshlovitz,
Location: East HS
Section Title: Supporting Early Literacy: Building a Foundation in Phonemic Awareness Teacher
Assistants
5/16//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142695)
Teaching Assistants
Title: SD-Supporting Early Literacy: Building a Foundation in Phonics
(Teaching Assistants) (29586) Course Description: This three-hour class was design to provide teacher assistants and aides the basics in
early literacy instruction through a focus on how and why students need solid instruction and reinforcement in
phonemic awareness (the ability to separate and produce speech sounds in words). Participants will learn and
practice correct speech sounds, how to reinforce segmenting and blending words orally, and prepare materials that
they can use with students when they are working in classrooms.
Prerequisites: If you have previously taken this course you may not register for it again.
Demographic: Teacher Assistants
Facilitator:
Location: School 89
Section Title: Supporting Early Literacy: Building a Foundation in Phonics (For Teacher Assistants)
6/13//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142704)
Teaching Assistants
Title: MULT: Cultural Considerations when Working with Multilingual
Learners (28233)
Course Description: This course is design to provide Teacher Aides and Teaching Assistants with an overview of the
common cultural groups in Buffalo Public Schools and the implications for working in the classroom with students as well as
with families.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Teacher Assistants
Facilitator: Joanne Fogarassi
Location: East HS
Section Title: MULT: Cultural Considerations for Working with Multilingual Learners
4/6//2019 8:30 PM 11:00 PM (142597)
5/28//2019 8:30 PM 11:00 PM (142702)
Course Description: Participants will learn about trauma, the types of trauma, effects of trauma on development, how
trauma effects children in schools, and how we can support children with trauma. Participants will learn the stress model of
crisis and how to deescalate student behavior at key points along the cycle in order to prevent aggression and/or violence that
occurs when a young person's inability to cope results in a change in behavior. The focus will be dual: supporting the youth
through the current crisis and teaching the youth how to cope more effectively in the future.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Teacher Assistants
Facilitator: Daniel Farrell
Location: East HS
Section Title: SSS Trauma Informed Care Part 1 for Teacher Aides and Assistants
4/18//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142734)
Teaching Assistants
Title: SD-TA-Supporting the Culturally Responsive Learning Environment
(For Teacher Assistants) (29586)
Course Description: This class is uniquely design for teacher assistants. Participants will be introduced to the
four high leverage teaching strategies for culturally and linguistically responsive teaching. Participants will explore
how to support student learning and help create and maintain a responsive learning environment.
Prerequisites
Demographic: Teacher Assistants
Facilitator:
Location: East HS
Section Title: Supporting the Culturally Responsive Learning Environment (For Teacher Assistants)
5/21//2019 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (142697)
World Language
Title: SCD-World Language- NYSUT Teacher Rubric 2018-2019 (29459)
Course Description: This course is designed to dip deep into the NYSUT rubric. Participants will review the
NYSUT teaching standards and align the Standards, Indicators, and Elements to best practices in instruction. Participants
will work in groups to review the Standards and develop lists of possible evidence for each of the NYSUT indicators.
Groups will share their possible lists of evidence with the whole group. Participants will also watch video of sample
lessons to practice identifying examples of evidence of the NYSUT teaching rubric in real practice. By the end of the
course it is hoped that participants will have a clear understanding of what building administrators, the state, and district
administrators look for in highly effective teachers, lessons, and classroms.
Prerequisites:
Demographic: Rec: Instructional - CHINESE TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - FRENCH TEACHER; Rec:
Instructional - FRENCH/SPANISH TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - ITALIAN TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - LATIN
TEACHER; Rec: Instructional - REPLACEMENT SPANISH TCH; Rec: Instructional - SPANISH NATIVE
LANGUAGE ARTS; Rec: Instructional - SPANISH TEACHER
Facilitator:
Location:
Section Title: World Language- NYSUT Teacher Rubric 4/11/19
4/11/2019 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (142226)
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