Janet Hess
Janet has been an ELA Professional Development Specialist with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES and CIPD since 2000. In her role at CIPD, Janet offers professional development on best practices in ELA instruction and intervention, Kindergarten through Grade 6. Janet also assists districts with Next Generation ELA standards implementation. She is a Nationally Certified trainer for the 6+1 Traits of Writing and also teaches writing at the college level.
Janet was a mid-life career changer from her 15-year career in Sales and Management to teaching at the Intermediate level. Prior to her role here at CIPD, Janet taught for 10 years in the East Irondequoit School district, in grades 3, 4 and 6.
In her free time, Janet enjoys the company of her two energetic rescue dogs. She also has an art business selling her creations through a local store in Rochester. She loves to take her stand-up paddleboard and kayak out on the water in the summer. She is also a huge Bills fan!
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Join us at BOCES 2 Professional Development Center on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults who work with youths the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Adults will learn how to reach out and provide initial support to teens (12-18 years old) who may have a mental health or substance use problem and connect them with appropriate care. The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents. Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling - rather, they learn to support youth by applying a core five-step action plan. *Assess for risk of suicide or harm *Listen nonjudgmentally *Give reassurance and information *Encourage appropriate professional help
The cost will include necessary materials and lunch.
Participants will be asked to create an account through Mental Health First Aide USA and complete a pre-survey before the day of the training. This will be prompted through email approximately 1 week before the training.
APPR Initial Training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers
Join us at BOCES 2 Professional Development Center on the following dates:
Monday, January 30, 2023
Tuesday, January 32, 2023
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023
This training is for new administrators who have not been previously trained. The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers to be certified through an appropriate training process. Lead teacher evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews. The district must certify that these lead evaluators have been trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the new APPR regulations. The training that we provide will meet this requirement in the manner prescribed by the SED. You must complete all 4 days for certification.
TI-Nspire for the Math Classroom- Training #2
Join us at BOCES 2 Professional Development Center on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Intended for educators who have started using the TI-Nspire technology and are looking to increase their comfort level and skill set with graphing, statistics, geometry uses of the TI-Nspire. We will also review how to use the technology on the NYS Math Regents exams.
Supporting All Learners Through the Math Practices
Join us at BOCES 2 Professional Development Center on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Math is a class that often brings anxiety for a lot of our students. This is especially true of our Special Education and English Language Learner populations. We will explore easy to implement strategies through the lens of the 8 Mathematical Practices. These strategies promote inclusion, equity, and support for all learners while increasing understanding and lowering anxiety for everyone. This session is co-presented by Math, Special Education, and ELL specialists from Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES.
Culturally Responsive Texts and Practices in the ELA Classroom, Grades 6-12
Join us online on Friday, February 3, 2023.
Using the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework and relevant articles and suggested text lists, this course will encourage participants to explore their own beliefs before diving into actionable steps educators can take to develop a more inclusive and culturally responsive ELA classroom.
This event will be online via Zoom and the invitation will be sent the day before to all who are registered for this event.
Office of Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development
Email: profdev@monroe2boces.org
Website: https://www.monroe2boces.org/officeofcurriculuminstructionandprofessionaldevelopment_home.aspx
Location: 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 352-2704
Twitter: @boces2cipd