Join us to explore the Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in all Subjects and Grades by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler. We will examine the Six Principles of the Hochman Method including: explicit instruction, sentences as building blocks, writing as a teaching tool, content driving the rigor, and more! Learn how to demystify writing well for your students. The methods presented in this book do not require a separate curriculum or writing block. Please bring your current Knowledge/CKLA unit as you will have dedicated time in the afternoon to plan writing instruction within your current content.
Target Audience: Grades 2 - 5
Humans are social creatures. We have an innate desire for connection. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Vivek Murthy shares the research into loneliness as he makes the case that this is one of the most important public health concerns of our time. This book explores the impact of loneliness, its progression over time and the creative solutions to help ourselves, our loved ones and our communities realize we are not alone. Connections will be made to aspects of Social Emotional Learning as well as Culturally Responsive Teaching. The communities and sense of belonging we nourish in our classrooms and schools matters. This book study will be facilitated over three virtual sessions via Zoom.
The Savvy Ally
The Savvy Ally, by Jeannie Gainsburg, offers a comprehensive guide to supporting our LGBTQ+ population in a way that preserves their dignity. A sample of what this text offers is insight on current and relevant information on identities and LGBTQ+ language, techniques for respectful dialogue and common bloopers to avoid, tools for effectively navigating difficult conversations, and plenty more. Follow this link to register
Dignity for All Students Act
This is a six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement. The following upcoming meetings are scheduled in MLP:
Monday October 24, 2022 8:30-3:30 at CiTi BOCES Main Campus- Stern Mexico, NY
Monday November 28, 2022 8:30-3:30 at CiTi BOCES Main Campus- Stern Mexico, NY
Monday December 12, 2022 8:30-3:30 at CiTi BOCES Main Campus- Stern Mexico, NY
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Join our community of fine arts educators as we engage in professional dialogue surrounding topics and issues in the arts. Topics of discussion could include NYSED changes/updates for the arts, standard alignment in curriculum, evidence-based practices, and advocacy in the arts. Participants will also be encouraged to bring their own issues and challenges they are facing to the group for further exploration and support. Who should attend? Any fine arts educator (music or art) who is seeking to build connections and be a part of a collaborative and supportive community of arts educators. There are three different meetings schedule throughout the year. Links to MLP are provided below.
Tuesday October 25th, 2022 from 12:00pm-3:00pm at Citi Boces Main Campus - Stern, Mexico, NY
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 from 12:00pm-3:00pm at Citi Boces Main Campus - Stern, Mexico, NY
Tuesday April 18th, 2023 from 12:00pm-3:00pm at Citi Boces Main Campus - Stern, Mexico, NY
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Coliver@CiTiboces.org or Wjones@CiTiboces.org.
STARTING IN TWO WEEKS!
Do you have that friend or student who can just sit down and play any song after hearing it once, but can’t read a single note a page? How about that student who has been studying music for years but just seems to struggle progressing in their musical skills. The ways in which we experience music can continually change, but the ways on how we learn music are very similar to how we learn language. This book explores how we learn music, provides practical guidance with instructional ideas, and showcases a variety of curriculum outlines that connect with our NYS Standards. This book study will meet four times, twice in person and twice on Zoom. Our last session will be a Zoom visit with the author, Eric Bluestein, to talk about the book and ask questions!
Teachers will have to purchase the book. Participants do not have to have any readings done prior to the first meeting. Dates will be flexible.
Any questions, please contact CJ Oliver at coliver@CiTiboces.org.
Come join us on November 14th with Da Capo creator, Patrick Hait, as he talks with Music teachers on all thing Da Capo. Learn how registration for NYSSMA solo festival works, common mishaps in Da Capo, the new systems designed for school inventories, lesson rotation schedules, and more. This is a great place to also ask Patrick about Da Capo for county level design and creation for your county organizations. Click Here for MLP Link.
Any questions, contact CJ Oliver at coliver@CiTiboces.org
Not sure what qualifies for aid in AIE? Do you have a program you would like to bring into your district, but are not sure how to set it up? Arts in Education is a fantastic service that your district subscribes to and can help build your programs, but the process can feel a bit overwhelming as a requester. We are offering monthly 1-hour workshops to help teachers understand the AIE request process, services available, and programming opportunities. All office hours are open to anyone who has questions about AIE. A link is provided to the google document with all the links to the monthly Zoom Office hours. We are Here to Help!
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Coliver@CiTiboces.org or Wjones@CiTiboces.org.
Contact Information
Email: CiTiISS@CiTiboces.org
Website: CiTiboces.org/ISS
Location: 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY, USA
Phone: 315.963.4251