Greater Capital Region Teacher Center

Fall Retreat at Carey Conference Center
Poor Students, Rich Teaching: Mindsets for Change
Location: Carey Institute, Rensselaerville
Date/Time: 11/4 (Fri) 4-11 pm - 11/5 (Sat) 8 am - 4 pm
Fee:  The total tax exempt cost (if a school district is paying) is $159 for a double room or $168 for a single.  If participants pay on their own, tax will be charged.  Cost includes meals and room, cost of instruction and materials and copy of Eric Jensen's Poor Students, Rich Teaching: Mindsets for Change
 underwritten by GCRTC.
Register Now! http://goo.gl/1bvhlN
Current Social Issues in Education: Community Awareness Sessions 
Community Awareness Sessions are open to all 
interested educators and community members.

All Sessions are located at Shaker Road Elementary School, South Colonie CSD

How can we Support our LGBT Students? 
Date/Time:  10/6 (Thurs), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/phJowt

Human Trafficking is in my Community?
Date/Time:  10/13 (Thurs), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/7BKrnV

Alliance for Positive Health
Date/Time:  10/20 (Thurs), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/s4RKuA

Supporting our Students in Foster Care 
Dates/Time: 10/27 (Thurs), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/UJjNK8

Refugee and Immigrant Students 
Dates/Time: 11/3 (Thurs), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/IzUOrX
English Language Learners
Collaborative Approaches to Supporting English Language Learners
Location: South Colonie CSD
Date/Time: 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29 & 12/6 (Tues), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/bZRtRx
Mentoring and Coaching
Mentoring in the Midst of School Change
Location: SUNY East Campus
Dates/Times:   9/22 & 9/27 (Thurs), 8 am- 3:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/j9WBYy

Cognitive Coaching Foundations - Only a few spots left!
Location: HFM BOCES, Johnstown
Dates/Times:  10/20-21, 11/7-8, 3/2-3, 4/27-28, 8 am - 3 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/rnza7G
Music
Recorder Boost
Location:  College of St. Rose
Date/Time:  9/24 (Sat), 9 am - 3 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/I8Wik7

Visual Soundtracks: Storytelling through Creative Movement
Location: College of St. Rose
Date/Time: 10/29 (Sat), 9 am - 1 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/66LTSP
National Board Certification
Schoharie Valley National Board Certification Cohort
Location: Golding MS, Cobelskill
Dates/Times: Monthly,  9/16-5/5, 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/6fXYS7

NBCNY Facilitating Teams Course
Location: Albany Area, TBA
Date/Time:  10/1, 10/29, 11/19, 12/3 (Sat), 9 am - 1:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/RQIxbL

Stillwater National Board Certification Cohort
Location: Stillwater CSD
Date/Time:  Monthly, 10/5-4/5, 3:30-5:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/tfT6R5

Sliding In To Component 4
Location: NYSUT Headquarters, Latham
Date/Time: 10/13 (Thurs), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/o2jtZF

NBCT Renewal Cohort 2016-17
Location: NYSUT Headquarters, Latham
Dates/Times:  10/20, 12/1, 1/26, 3/22 & 5/4, 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/FNMIam
Reading and Writing

Columbia-Green Reading Council Presents: 
The Dirtmeister (aka Steve Tomecek)
Location:  La Conca D'Oro Restaurant, Catskill
Date/Time:  9/26 (Mon), 4:30-7:30 pm
Fee:  $25 members, $35 non-members
Registration: Pre-Registration by 9/21 required. Contact Elisabeth LaPierre at  elapierre@hughes.net  for registration and more information.  

Equip Yourself with Strategies to Master the Reading Workshop (K-5)
Location: Glens Falls HS
Dates/Time: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 (Tues), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/oqNln6

Incorporating Words Their Way into Grades K-5 Classrooms - Level I
Location: Guilderland CSD
Dates/Times: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 & 11/16 (Wed), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/Tv8Z26

The Reading-Writing Connection
Location: South Colonie CSD
Dates/Times: 10/19 (Wed), 4-6:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/xRAbqQ

Using Data to Support K-2 Student Achievement
Location: Albany Area, TBD
Dates/Time: 10/22, 10/29, 11/19, 12/10 (Sat), 9 am - 12 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/57AsiA

Celebrating the Newbery and Beyond - Former Participants Can Attend Again!
Location: Schodack CSD
Dates/Time: 10/25, 11/15, 12/13, 1/10, 1/24 (Tues), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/JH4keq

Using Projects to Engage Learners in Reading and Writing Workshops (3-5)
Location: NYSUT Headquarters, Latham
Dates/Time: Monthly, 11/15 - 5/2, 4-6:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/Jy0kAN

Best Books of 2016
Location: South Colonie CSD
Date/Time: 12/6 (Tues), 4-6 pm
Register Now!  

See Also: "What is Digital Literacy?  Understanding and Incorporating Digital Literacy in Authentic, Intentional and Connected Ways" under Technology Courses

Social Studies
Echoes and Reflections
Location: Schenctady HS
Date/Time: 11/5 (Sat) , 8:30 am - 3 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/2FBnBG
Science and Math Courses
Math 6-8 and High School Math Common Core Support Networks

Colonie Location:
Location: South Colonie CSD
Dates/Time:  Monthly, 10/4 - 6/6, 4-6 pm
Math 6-8: Register Now! http://goo.gl/GJeQws
High School: Register Now! 

Fonda Location
Location: Fonda-Fultonville CSD
Dates/Time: Monthly, 10/13 - 6/8, 4-6 pm
Math 6-8: Register Now! http://goo.gl/qH4rlW
High School: Register Now! http://goo.gl/ZuNEv9

Glens Falls Location
Location:  Glens Falls CSD
Dates/Time:  Monthly, 10/20 - 6/15, 4:15-6:15 pm
Math 6-8: Register Now! http://goo.gl/F9nCnR
High School: Register Now! http://goo.gl/kouHlv

Other Math and Science Courses:

Creating "Explain Everything" Math Activities on the iPad
Location: South Colonie CSD
Dates/Time:  10/24-25 &  11/7-8 (Mon-Tues), 4:30-6:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/5qsw3O

Capital District Association of Mathematics Supervisors (CDAMS) PLC
Location: Siena College
Dates/Time:  10/25, 1/19, 3/7, 5/3, 5-8 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/v5HfAH

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Support Network
Location: WSHWE BOCES, Gick Rd
Dates/Time: Monthly 10/27-5/11, 4:30-5:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/chVB7c

Learn to Use Raspberry Pi
Location: WSHWE BOCES, Gick Rd
Date/Time: 10/29 (Sat), 8 am - 4 pm
Register Now! 


Mathematical Mindset - Jo Boaler Book Study
Location: Mohonasen CSD
Dates/Time: 12/5, 12/19. 1/30 (Mon), 4-6 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/P5zfhG
Student Engagement and Assessment
Creating a Fearless Learning Environment
Location: South Colonie CSD
Date/Time:  10/1 & 10/8 (Sat), 8:30 am - 4 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/eLYoAh


What do my students know and how do I know? 
Formative Assessment Book Study
Location: South Colonie CSD
Dates/Time: 10/13, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/IQsUlj



Smarter Assessment in the Secondary Classroom - 4 Locations
All Locations meet on the same dates and at the same times and include live virtual sessions with author Myron Dueck.
Dates/Time:  10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 4-7 pm
Locations:
Schenectady Area: Register Now! http://goo.gl/T3A8op
Albany Area: Register Now! http://goo.gl/kTC9af
Catskill Area: Register Now! http://goo.gl/8sq5Td
Saratoga Area: Register Now! http://goo.gl/cnBeVw

K-6 Differentiation: That "Sweet Spot" That Addresses Students' Needs
Location: WSHWE BOCES, Gick Rd
Dates/Time:10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29 & 12/13 (Tues) 4-7 pm
Register Now!  http://goo.gl/XmIdos

See Also: "Using Data to Support K-2 Achievement" under Elementary Courses

Technology
Using Google Slides Beyond Presentation
Location: South Colonie CSD
Dates/Times: 10/12 and 10/19 (Wed), 5-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/tUeG8V

Coding Tools for the K-8 Classroom
Location:  Warrensburg CSD
Dates/Times: 10/17 & 11/7 (Mon), 4:30-6:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/eOy0R7

Google Certified Educator Training Program
Location: Hybrid - 8 sessions in South Colonie CSD and 4 online sessions
Dates/Times:  1-2 times monthly, 10/18-5/9, 4:45-6:45 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/ZcDYNu

Infuse Your Classroom with Technology
Location: Guilderland CSD
Date/Time: 10/19, 11/16, 12/14, 1/18, & 2/15 (Wed), 4-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/1s6esQ

Using Google Classroom to Achieve a Paperless Classroom
Location:  South Colonie CSD
Dates/Times:  10/19, 10/26, &  11/2 (Wed), 4:30-6:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/DSZLro

What is Digital Literacy?  Understanding and Incorporating Digital Literacy in Authentic, Intentional and Connected Ways
Location: Guilderland CSD
Dates/Time: Twice Monthly 10/25-1/31, 5-7 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/XfUwLL

The Next Step - Intermediate Google Apps for Education
Location: St. Thomas the Apostle School, Delmar
Dates/Time: 10/26, 11/2, 11/16 & 12/7 (Wed), 4:30-6:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/LKHEUz

See Also: "Creating 'Explain Everything' Math Activities on the iPad" under Math and Science Courses
World Language Courses
Adirondack PLC of World Language Educators
Location: Meetings rotate monthly to participant schools, 1st meeting at Arglye CSD
Dates/Time: Monthly, 9/26-5/22, 3:30-5:30 pm
Register Now! http://goo.gl/6zXdS9

2016-2017 World Language Support Network and PLC - Albany Region
Location: Sand Creek MS, South Colonie
Dates/Time: Monthly, 104-5/2, 4:15-6:45
Register Now! http://goo.gl/DNpbRT
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