Buffalo Public Schools

Professional Development

Catalogue

Quarterly Catalogue of Courses

January – March, 2020

CONTENTS

APPR - OSA Department……………………………………….....2

Informational Technology ………………………………...............5

Multilingual Department………………………………………......7

Science Department ………………………………………………..10

Staff Development Department……………………………………11

Student Support Services ………………………………………….13

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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 to assist 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.) Please bring your laptop and Lead Evaluator/observation notes and materials.

Demographic: BPS Administrator

Facilitator: LYNN BENAGLIO; EBONY BULLOCK; LAURA SAMULSKI-PETERS

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: APPR-Lead Evaluator

1/13/2020 12:00 PM 3:30 PM (143725)

1/16/2020 4:30 PM 7:00 PM (145281)

3/2/2020 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (143726)

3/30/2020 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (143733)

OSA Department 

3

  

Title: APPR-Initial Lead Evaluator Certification 2019-2020 (29899)

Course Description: This course was designed to train new administrators on using the NYSUT Rubric to evaluate teachers. Administrators will receive training on how to provide meaningful feedback to teachers in order to strengthen their instruction. Administrators will also be trained on how to conduct pre and post conferences.

Prerequisites: Must be a BPS administrator. Demographic: BPS Administrator Facilitator: LYNN BENAGLIO; EBONY BULLOCK; LAURA SAMULSKI-PETERS

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: APPR-Initial Lead Evaluator Certification 2019-2020 March 30, 2020

2/24/2020 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (143732)

Title: VOLUNTARY SLO Teacher Help Sessions 2019-2020 (30237)

Course Description: During these sessions, staff from the Office of Shared Accountability will be available to provide an overview of the SLO writing process. OSA staff will answer individual SLO related questions. There is no credit or pay associated with this voluntary course. Participants are not required to stay for the entire session.

Prerequisites: None

Demographic: BPS Teachers

Facilitator: TBD

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: VOLUNTARY SLO Teacher Help Session

1/13/2020 3:30 PM 7:00 PM (145264)

OSA Department 

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Title: APPR-Lead Evaluator 2020-2021 (30426)

Course Description: This full day training session will fulfill the six hours of in-person training required for 2020-2021 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. Please bring your Laptop and LE/ Observation notes and materials.

Demographic: BPS Administrators

Facilitator: LYNN BENAGLIO; EBONY BULLOCK; LAURA SAMULSKI-PETERS

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: APPR-Lead Evaluator 2020-2021

3/9/2020 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (145110)

3/16/2020 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (145111)

3/23/2020 8:30 AM 3:30 PM (145107)

OSA Department 

5

Title: IT - Introduction to ZSpace 3D Technology 19-20 (30327)

Course Description: This course will introduce teachers to the ZSpace 3D computer system and the various

software applications that will be utilized in instruction.

Prerequisites: None

Demographic: Rest: Administrators - Assoc. Superintendent; Rest: Administrators - Building; Rest: Administrators -

Central Office; Rest: Instructional - Instructional; Rest: Non-Instructional - Non-Instructional

Facilitator: MICHAEL STRANGIO; MOLLY TOWEY

Location: School #018A

Section Title: 01.14.20 zspace 1/14/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144798)

Section Title: 01.16.20 zspace

1/16/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144799)

Section Title: 02.11.20 zspace 2/11/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144800)

Section Title: 03.04.20 zspace

3/4/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144801)

Instructional

Technology

Instructional Technology

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Title: IT - Everyone Can Code (30436)

Course Description: This course will provide teachers with an introduction to Apple's Everyone Can Code

curriculum utilizing Swift Playgrounds, an app that teaches coding for kids through a world of interactive puzzles and

playful characters. This is an iPad focused course offering.

Prerequisites: None

Demographic: Rest: Administrators - Assoc. Superintendent; Rest: Administrators - Building; Rest: Administrators -

Central Office; Rest: Instructional - Instructional; Rest: Non-Instructional - Non-Instructional

Facilitator: SARAH EDWARDS; MOLLY TOWEY

Location: School #018A

Section Title: 1/27/20 Everyone Can Code Cohort 2 Part 1

1/27/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (145218)

Section Title: 2/03/20 Everyone Can Code Cohort 1 Part 2

2/3/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (145219)

Instructional Technology

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Title: Multilingual- After School Stand-Alone PD (30262)

Course Description: This course is intended for ENL teachers that teach a Stand-Alone period. We will be

discussing various topics that include: Language Line, Step Up To Writing, DDI, SchoolPace, and Bridges to

Academic Success.

Prerequisites: ENL Teachers that teach Entering and Emerging students in the Stand-Alone classroom.

Demographic: None

Facilitator: ALICIA BARINAS; JENNA COLERICK; DAISY HERNANDEZ; KIM KEHOE; SHAUNA MC

MAHON; DANIEL MURTHA; NADIA NASHIR; NOELIA RAMIREZ

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: Multilingual - Stand-Alone - SchoolPace and DDI

2/27/2020 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (144578)

Multilingual Department

8

Title: Multilingual - Multilingual Book Talk - Beyond Heroes and Holidays

(30303)

Course Description: Beyond Heroes and Holidays is a practical interdisciplinary guide to K-12

multicultural, anti-racist education and staff development. Through lessons and readings, we share examples of

how educators, staff, students, and parents can work together to transform the curriculum, rather than simply

adding to current frameworks.

Prerequisites: None

Demographic: BPS Staff

Facilitator: ALICIA BARINAS; JENNA COLERICK; JOANNA FOGARASSI; DAISY HERNANDEZ; KIM

KEHOE; SHAUNA MC MAHON; DANIEL MURTHA; NOELIA RAMIREZ

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: Multilingual - Multilingual Book Talk - Beyond Heroes and Holidays

2/5/2020 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (144690)

3/4/2020 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (144692)

Multilingual Department

9

Title: MULTI - NYSESLAT Administration and Speaking Training for First

Time Teachers 2019 (30444)

Course Description: This professional learning opportunity is for teachers who have not administered the

NYSESLAT and will be administering it this year . Participants will become familiar with the sections, format,

and administration of the NYSESLAT assessment for grades K-12.

Prerequisites: Eligible teachers who have not administered the NYSESLAT before must receive training prior to

administration. Please register and attend one of the two sessions, not both.

Demographic: This training is for teachers who will be administering the NYSESLAT for the first time.

Facilitator: JENNA COLERICK; JOANNA FOGARASSI

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: MULTI-New Teachers NYSESLAT 2

3/24/2020 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (145249)

3/26/2020 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (145250)

Multilingual Department

10

Title: SCI- Elevate (Formally Interactive) Science Textbook Training 18-19,

19-20 Grades:K-1, 2, 3 & 7 (28780)

Course Description: This session is designed to provide teachers of science with critical program

information needed to ensure success on Day 1 in their classroom. It includes comprehensive print resources

and the new digital platform on Pearson Realize. Participants will discover how the curriculum package

enhances teaching and learning. This training will allow participants to thoroughly and efficiently assesses

students’ understanding, while offering differentiated instructional opportunities. Participants will navigate both

print and digital resources of three different instructional pathways. Participants will be able to customize

instruction to meet their individualized instructional needs of their students. This session culminates with a

lesson-planning activity that requires participants to gather their available resources to plan a lesson and

address classroom challenges. Program Activation alone does not ensure implementation fidelity, but it will

provide teachers with the tools needed to get started.

Prerequisites: If you took this course during the 2017-2018 or 2018-2019 school year, you are not eligible

to attend.

Demographic: General Education and Special Education Teachers that teach Science Grades K-1.

Facilitator: TBD

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: Interactive Science Textbook Training Grades: K-1

2/10/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144532)

Science Department

11

Title: CAI-SD-Culturally Responsive Teaching - The Culturally Responsive

Classroom (25557)

Course Description: This professional development learning opportunity will introduce participants to

creating culturally relevant lessons so that children see themselves in the curriculum through an affirmation of

their history and culture resulting in increased student achievement, the closing of the achievement gap and the

fostering of a commitment to social justice. Participants will view classroom videos, reflect on their experiences

and discuss the necessary components of a culturally relevant lesson. Educators will walk away with research

based strategies to begin teaching culturally relevant lessons at their sites, a curriculum supplement, a literature

list, and a bibliography. This course will use the terms culturally relevant and culturally responsive

interchangeably when referencing pedagogy, curriculum or classroom environment. Cultural proficiency will be

used to discuss the educator's journey to honor each student, to combat racism, and to commit to social justice.

Prerequisites: *PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED FROM BUILDING PRINCIPAL TO REGISTER*

Demographic: General Education, Special Education, and Bilingual Education Teachers Grades 4 & 5.

Facilitator: TBD

Location: BPDTC at East High School - 3rd Floor

Section Title: Culturally Responsive Teaching - The Culturally Responsive Classroom Grade 4 & 5

Only

1/14/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144943)

1/15/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144944)

1/16/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144945)

Staff Development

12

Title: SD- 2019-2020 Effective Classroom Management for New Teachers

(30300)

Course Description: Content aligns with 2014 NYSUT Rubric indicators I.1A, III.2A, III.6B, IV.1A,

IV.2A, IV.3B, IV.4C. Tools for classroom teachers on how to organize and structure the classroom, develop

teach and monitor rules and expectations, interact with students positively, and respond to misbehavior to

optimize instruction.

Prerequisites: Must be a teacher who started in the District after September 1, 2017. Class size is limited

and pre-registeration is required. Teachers on a wait list will receive an email if they are accepted to the course.

Demographic: New Teachers Only

Facilitator: TBD

Location: BPDTC at East High School - 3rd Floor

Section Title: Effective Classroom Management for New Teachers 1/21/20

1/21/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (145282)

Staff Development

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Title: SSS Restorative Practice - 2019-2020 Cohort (29766)

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 participate in a ceremony circle to learn how to implement one to fidelity.

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.

Prerequisites: Must not have taken restorative from 7/1/16 through 11/19/19

Demographic: Teachers Grades 9-12 Only

Facilitator: MONICA CAPOZZI; KIMBERLY DEGEORGE; CHRISTOPHER HEIM; KRISTINA JACKSON

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: SSS Restorative Practice - 2019-2020 Cohort Grades 9-12 Only

1/22/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144702)

1/23/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144703)

3/11/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144693)

Student Support Services

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Title: SSS -Trauma Informed Care Presentation (2019-2020) (29873)

Course Description: This course will provide information to participants on Trauma Informed Care and

best practices for the classroom through facilitated discussion, interactive activities, and individual reflection.

Prerequisites: None

Demographic: Rec: Instructional - Dept: Mathematics; Rec: Instructional - Grade: 09; Rec: Instructional -

Grade: 10; Rec: Instructional - Grade: 11; Rec: Instructional - Grade: 12

Facilitator: MONICA CAPOZZI; KIMBERLY DEGEORGE; CHRISTOPHER HEIM; KRISTINA JACKSON

Location: BPDTC at East High School

Section Title: SCD - Trauma Informed Care

1/13/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144680)

1/22/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144681)

1/23/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144689)

3/9/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (144691)

3/24/2020 8:15 AM 3:30 PM (145003)

Student Support Services

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