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CCSD 2026 Opening Day Mini Conference
Wednesday, September 2
 

8:15am PDT

Grade 4 Social Studies Unit Overview
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Library
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will provide Grade 4 teachers with an overview of the newly revised Social Studies units. Participants will review the instructional timeline, explore the organization and key components of each unit, and identify resources that will support effective implementation throughout the school year.
Speakers
GD
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Library
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration

8:15am PDT

The 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks: Reflecting, Sharing Best Teaching Strategies, and Connecting to Today’s World
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 125
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will engage in an engaging, interactive discussion with colleagues about the 9/11 attacks, assessing their personal memories of living through the 9/11 attacks and sharing prior knowledge of what they know about the tragic events of 9/11. They will evaluate the historical context, main effects, and aftermath of the 9/11 Attacks and also the beginnings of the War on Terror using a...
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Speakers
RC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 125
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration

8:15am PDT

Elementary BOCES 4 Science Refresher: Unpacking the Streamlining Guides
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 201
Limited Capacity seats available
This session provides an overview of the BOCES 4 Science Streamlining Guides, including their purpose, organization, and key features. Participants will learn how to navigate the guides and use them to support planning throughout the school year.
Speakers
DW
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 201
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

8:15am PDT

Elementary Intervention Data and Enrichment
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 124
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is for elementary math interventionists to look at data and work on the development of enrichment activities for grade 1.
Speakers
AE
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 124
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

8:15am PDT

Fluency Data Decision Making: Using CBM Data Effectively
FILLING
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 202
Limited Capacity filling up
Participants will review the importance of fluency when it comes to comprehension and gain an understanding of how to use benchmark CBM data to plan instruction.
Speakers
KJ
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 202
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

8:15am PDT

7th to 8th Grade Special Education Transition Meeting (Part 1 of 2)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 211
Limited Capacity seats available
This collaborative meeting will provide the 7th and 8th grade special education teams with dedicated time to discuss incoming 8th grade students with IEPs. Teachers will review student needs, accommodations, behavior intervention plans, communication supports, and other individualized services to ensure a smooth transition into the upcoming school year. The session will also allow time for...
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Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 211
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Secondary

8:15am PDT

Collaboration with Science Colleagues
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 123
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers will work together to evaluate their labs and tests at all grades levels to determine what changes need to be made to mimic the NYS Science Assessment. 
Teachers in the accelerated course will work on designing and incorporating more questions that reflect the rigor and format of the new Earth and Space Regents into their curriculum.
Speakers
AM
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 123
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Secondary

8:15am PDT

IEP Testing Accommodations. What you should know.
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 122
Limited Capacity seats available
Sometimes IEP accommodations can feel overwhelming and even unfair to the general ed population. This session will explain why accommodations are important to students' success and how they "level the playing field" in most cases.
Speakers
DT
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 122
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Secondary

8:15am PDT

Bus Tour
FILLING
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
Meet at HS Back Entrance near Gym
Limited Capacity filling up
Deepen your connection to the Clarence community by exploring its rich history and culture on this guided bus tour. Travel through some of Clarence Township's most well-known landmarks and neighborhoods as your tour guide shares fascinating stories, historical highlights, and little-known facts that bring the community's past and present to life.
Speakers
SM
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
Meet at HS Back Entrance near Gym
  Culture - Connection - Belonging

8:15am PDT

Utilizing Relationships to Foster Success
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 119
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on how to foster success through intentional, purposeful, and positive relationships with students and each other. It will examine the importance of creating a sense of belonging within a classroom setting, as well as examples of activities that can enhance student ownership in their education process. We will examine how the intentional focus on developing meaningful...
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Speakers
EV
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 119
  Culture - Connection - Belonging

8:15am PDT

Everyday SEL: Practical Tier 1 Strategies That Fit Into Every School Day
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 131
Limited Capacity seats available
Social Emotional Learning is most powerful when it's part of what we already do. In this interactive session, you'll experience practical strategies that naturally fit into the rhythm of your school day - from arrival to dismissal. Explore ideas for building classroom community, supporting self-regulation, strengthening relationships, and encouraging positive problem solving. You'll leave with...
See More →
Speakers
HJ
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 131
  Culture - Connection - Belonging   Elementary

8:15am PDT

Small Shifts, Big Impact: Using FLIP IT to Support Student Success
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 200
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will introduce or refresh the FLIP IT strategy (dependent upon your familiarity with the strategy) while exploring the connection between adult behavior, student behavior, and the environments we create for children. Staff will reflect on how small shifts in our own responses can help students feel understood, regulated, and supported during challenging moments.
Speakers
TF
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 200
  Culture - Connection - Belonging   Elementary

8:15am PDT

[NEW] Securly Classroom: Teacher Chromebook Monitoring
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
Lecture Hall
Limited Capacity seats available
In this training, you’ll learn how to manage student devices to keep learning on track and distractions at bay. Discover how to monitor real-time screen activity, push links directly to student devices, freeze screens for attention, and lock down browsing to specific sites during assessments. Whether you're looking to streamline guided instruction or maintain an on-task learning environment,...
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Speakers
BR
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
Lecture Hall
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

8:15am PDT

AI Playbook: Practical Tools for Physical Educators
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 214
Limited Capacity seats available
Artificial Intelligence is transforming education—and physical education is no exception. Whether you're a seasoned AI user or just getting started, this interactive session will introduce practical, time-saving tools designed specifically for physical educators. Discover how AI can help you spend less time planning and more time doing what you love most—teaching. Explore real-world...
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Speakers
SS
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 214
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

8:15am PDT

Canva for Beginners
FULL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 204
Limited Capacity full
Discover time‑saving Canva tools for lessons, slides, worksheets, newsletters, and student projects. Teachers will leave with ready‑to‑use templates and strategies to boost creativity without adding to their workload.
Speakers
SP
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 204
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

8:15am PDT

Intro to Canva
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 207
Limited Capacity seats available
This hands-on workshop is designed to introduce educators to Canva and show how it can be used to create engaging, professional-looking materials with ease. Participants will learn the basics of navigating Canva, exploring templates, and customizing designs for classroom use. We’ll focus on practical applications such as creating presentations, worksheets, newsletters, posters, and digital...
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Speakers
DW
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 207
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

8:15am PDT

Introduction to Gemini Notebooks (Formerly NotebookLM)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 206
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, you'll learn how to access, create, and share Gemini Notebooks. Gemini Notebooks are a great AI tool for research, planning, organizing your thinking, and sparking new ideas!
Speakers
RL
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 206
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

8:15am PDT

Microsoft's CoPilot AI Tool
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 228
Limited Capacity seats available
During this session we will go over the basics of CoPilot. We will learn how to use the Copilot sidebar in Word and Outlook, where you will learn to draft professional newsletters, summarize long email threads, and planning for student learning. We will cover the fundamentals of Commercial Data Protection to ensure your student-related queries remain private and secure within your school's tenant.
Speakers
RK
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 228
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

8:15am PDT

Seesaw :Using AI Features and Progress Monitoring/Grading Tools
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 115
Limited Capacity seats available
Seesaw utilizes AI within the application to help teachers efficiently create polished learning activities. Learn six ways you can use AI when creating student work. Grading features and standards based tags allow teachers to document student progress.
Speakers
DC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 115
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

8:15am PDT

TCIS Refresher
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 210
Limited Capacity seats available
Refresher on the key concepts of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS). This session is for those certified in TCIS and those looking to gain behavior regulation skills.
Speakers
CR
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 210
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

8:15am PDT

Prodigy Math and ELA: Virtual Session
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 213
Limited Capacity seats available
Prodigy is a free, fantasy-based online educational game available to Clarence Teachers through Clever, primarily known for Prodigy Math & ELA, where kids play the role of wizards who cast spells by answering curriculum-aligned math and English questions. Prodigy will be providing a virtual training. Please bring HEADPHONES. Agenda: -What is Prodigy -Student Experience -Assignments -Reports & Data...
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Speakers
WA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 213
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI   Elementary   Secondary

8:15am PDT

Report Card Comment Banks
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 128
Limited Capacity seats available
30
Speakers
BL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 128
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI   Elementary   Secondary

8:15am PDT

Learn Your Way Around Wayground
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 212
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to enhance your teaching and engage your students in this basic look at Wayground. We will explore the site features to find pre-made assessments, presentations, videos, passages, and flashcards. This tool will change how you interact with your curriculum and your students. It is highly customizable and offers outstanding differentiation possibilities.
Speakers
KL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 212
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI   Secondary

8:15am PDT

Hands Only CPR
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Cafeteria
Limited Capacity seats available
Learning and practicing the skills of cpr with American Heart Association.
Speakers
KN
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Cafeteria
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

8:15am PDT

Music Education Advocacy: Proactive Parent Engagement
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Chorus Room
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop is for music faculty only. During this session we will utilize NAfME, MEJ, and other resources to discuss and reflect on concert communications with parents, advocacy efforts, handbook materials, and proactive measures to engage and inform our ensemble audiences.
Speakers
HK
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Chorus Room
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

8:15am PDT

Seal of Biliteracy Meeting
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 116
Limited Capacity seats available
The Seal of Biliteracy teachers will meet to go over changes to requirements and work to update student materials and expectations.
Speakers
AS
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 116
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

8:15am PDT

The Pan-American Exposition: Teaching Connections through the World's Fair
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 203
Limited Capacity seats available
This year is the 125th anniversary of the Pan-American Exposition that was held in Buffalo in 1901. While the Pan-Am is most famous for the assassination of William McKinley, it was so much more. It was a showcase for art, industry, music, technology, and consumer goods. Come take a virtual tour of the Pan-Am and explore a wide range of curriculum connections.
Speakers
DK
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 203
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

8:15am PDT

Microplastics- Biology and Earth Teachers
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 423
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore the Science Take out kit for "The Problem With Microplastics" Appropriate for those who teach high school or middle school science. HS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms. HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human...
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Speakers
SL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 423
  Real-World & Relevant Learning   Secondary

8:15am PDT

Introductory Yoga/Pilates/Stretch
FULL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Auditorium Stage
Limited Capacity full
This is a calming session in which participants will engage in basic introductory Yoga/Pilates Sculpt/Stretch techniques that enhance improved core strength, flexibility, balance and mental awareness within. Bring a mat and water bottle.
Speakers
JT
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Auditorium Stage
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

8:15am PDT

Support and Safety from High School Psychologists
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Guidance/Counseling Office Suite
Limited Capacity seats available
Discuss roles within the PPS staff at the high school, certifications, lethality, threat, safety assessments done, how to support teachers when faced with safety concerns, maintenance of support, case management, IEP vs 504 vs solution focused counseling
Speakers
MC
MF
KD
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Guidance/Counseling Office Suite
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

8:15am PDT

Supporting Grieving Students
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 117
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation will include information on WNY Compassion Connection, childhood bereavement statistics in our area, developmental responses to grief, best practices to support grieving students, and language and tools to support the bereaved. Our intention is to have attendees leave the presentation with a concrete toolbox of strategies to improve the way we support grievers.
Speakers
KS
WC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 117
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

8:15am PDT

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 118
Limited Capacity seats available
Staff members from GLYS will touch on the importance of creating a safer, more affirming space for LGBTQ+ students while they are at school. In this session we will discuss common terms and themes, actionable skills, and laws and regulations. Please come prepared to discuss!”
Speakers
FW
GO
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 118
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

8:15am PDT

Supporting Neurodivergent Students (Elementary)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 120
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, you will discuss: what is Health Home Care Coordination, who could potentially be eligible for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), supports & services available, required documentation , Person Centered Services referral process, as well time for questions.
Speakers
KM
PC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 120
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability   Elementary

8:15am PDT

Warning Signs: When Student Behavior May Signal a Need for Support
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 121
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore common warning signs that may indicate a decline in a student's mental health at the middle and high school levels. Participants will learn how to recognize changes in behavior, mood, attendance, academic performance, and social interactions that may signal a student is struggling. The session will also discuss strategies for responding to concerns.
Speakers
AK
LC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
HS Room 121
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability   Secondary

9:30am PDT

Elementary Assessments
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Library
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive session will provide new K–5 teachers with an overview of the elementary assessments they will administer throughout the school year. Participants will learn the purpose and schedule of each assessment, review key administration procedures, and practice using assessment results to determine students’ instructional needs.
Speakers
GD
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Library
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration

9:30am PDT

The 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks: Reflecting, Sharing Best Teaching Strategies, and Connecting to Today’s World (Audience: All, Especially ELA and SS Teachers)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 125
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will engage in an engaging, interactive discussion with colleagues about the 9/11 attacks, assessing their personal memories of living through the 9/11 attacks and sharing prior knowledge of what they know about the tragic events of 9/11. They will evaluate the historical context, main effects, and aftermath of the 9/11 Attacks and also the beginnings of the War on Terror using a...
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Speakers
RC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 125
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration

9:30am PDT

The Art Journal a CloserLook (Part 1 of 2)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 140
Limited Capacity seats available
This is part 1 of a two part session. In this session, we will look at the value, purpose(s) and function(s) of the art journal/sketchbook in the art room. Teachers will share their personal experiences with students and how the sketchbook and/or journal has functioned (or not) as a part of their curriculum. We will explore options of how a sketchbook can be created by hand as opposed to a...
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Speakers
KG
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 140
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration

9:30am PDT

CEE/CER: Writing About Reading Framework
FULL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 202
Limited Capacity full
Participants will learn about the new writing about reading framework that the district is phasing in for all K-5 ELA curriculum. The Claim-Evidence-Evidence and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning framework will be embedded into all ELA units over time. This session will explain the rationale, vertical alignment, and general overview of the new framework.
Speakers
KJ
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 202
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

9:30am PDT

Elementary Intervention Data and Enrichment
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 124
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is for elementary math interventionists to look at data and work on the development of enrichment activities for grade 2.
Speakers
AE
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 124
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

9:30am PDT

Kindergarten Science: New Matter Mini Unit
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 201
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore the new Kindergarten Matter Mini Unit aligned to K-PS1-1 (Plan and conduct an investigation to test the claim that different kinds of matter exist as either solid or liquid, depending on temperature). Participants will become familiar with the unit's organization, instructional resources, and key components to support successful implementation.
Speakers
DW
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 201
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

9:30am PDT

7th to 8th Grade Special Education Transition Meeting (Part 2 of 2)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 211
Limited Capacity seats available
This collaborative meeting will provide the 7th and 8th grade special education teams with dedicated time to discuss incoming 8th grade students with IEPs. Teachers will review student needs, accommodations, behavior intervention plans, communication supports, and other individualized services to ensure a smooth transition into the upcoming school year. The session will also allow time for...
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Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 211
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Secondary

9:30am PDT

Analysis of Earth & Space Science Regents exam June 2026
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 126
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is limited to teachers of Earth & Space Science at CHS and CMS only and will focus on analyzing of Earth & Space Science Regents exam June 2026
Speakers
FB
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 126
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Secondary

9:30am PDT

Collaboration with ELA Colleagues
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 213
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers will work together to evaluate curriculum and determine what updates need to be made and look at vertical alignment.
Speakers
FJ
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 213
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Secondary

9:30am PDT

Middle School Co-Planning Collaboration
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 122
Limited Capacity seats available
This session provides dedicated time for special education teachers and their co-teacher(s) to collaborate. Teams will review IEPs, plan for accommodations and modifications, and align instructional strategies to meet students’ needs from day one.
Speakers
A6
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 122
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Secondary

9:30am PDT

[NEW] Beyond “Kids These Days”: Understanding Today’s Learners
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 214
Limited Capacity seats available
What if we stopped asking what’s “wrong” with students and started asking what they need? In this interactive session, educators will explore today’s student experiences, perspectives, and challenges through the lens of student voice and choice. Participants will reflect on how classroom practices can either empower students or unintentionally limit their agency, and identify small,...
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Speakers
GR
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 214
  Culture - Connection - Belonging

9:30am PDT

Utilizing Relationships to Foster Success
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 119
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on how to foster success through intentional, purposeful, and positive relationships with students and each other. It will examine the importance of creating a sense of belonging within a classroom setting, as well as examples of activities that can enhance student ownership in their education process. We will examine how the intentional focus on developing meaningful...
See More →
Speakers
EV
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 119
  Culture - Connection - Belonging

9:30am PDT

Everyday SEL: Practical Tier 1 Strategies That Fit Into Every School Day
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 131
Limited Capacity seats available
Social Emotional Learning is most powerful when it's part of what we already do. In this interactive session, you'll experience practical strategies that naturally fit into the rhythm of your school day - from arrival to dismissal. Explore ideas for building classroom community, supporting self-regulation, strengthening relationships, and encouraging positive problem solving. You'll leave with...
See More →
Speakers
HJ
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 131
  Culture - Connection - Belonging   Elementary

9:30am PDT

Small Shifts, Big Impact: Using FLIP IT to Support Student Success
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 200
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will introduce or refresh the FLIP IT strategy (dependent upon your familiarity with the strategy) while exploring the connection between adult behavior, student behavior, and the environments we create for children. Staff will reflect on how small shifts in our own responses can help students feel understood, regulated, and supported during challenging moments.
Speakers
TF
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 200
  Culture - Connection - Belonging   Elementary

9:30am PDT

[NEW] Securly Classroom: Teacher Chromebook Monitoring
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Lecture Hall
Limited Capacity seats available
In this training, you’ll learn how to manage student devices to keep learning on track and distractions at bay. Discover how to monitor real-time screen activity, push links directly to student devices, freeze screens for attention, and lock down browsing to specific sites during assessments. Whether you're looking to streamline guided instruction or maintain an on-task learning environment,...
See More →
Speakers
BR
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Lecture Hall
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

9:30am PDT

Canva AI Tools
FULL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 204
Limited Capacity full
Discover how Canva’s built-in AI tools can save time, spark creativity, and enhance teaching and learning. In this hands-on session, educators will explore features such as Magic Write, Magic Design, Text-to-Image, AI-powered presentation creation, background removal, and content generation tools. Participants will learn practical ways to use Canva AI for lesson planning, classroom resources,...
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Speakers
SP
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 204
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

9:30am PDT

Google Gemini AI Tool (Intermediate Level)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 228
Limited Capacity seats available
Take your skills to the next level by integrating Gemini directly into the tools you already use every day. This session focuses on the seamless use of Gemini within Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets to build interactive rubrics, generate custom imagery for presentations, and organize for student learning in seconds. We will cover the fundamentals of Commercial Data Protection to ensure your...
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Speakers
RK
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 228
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

9:30am PDT

I Didn't Know Schoology Could Do That
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 206
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, you'll learn all about the tools, tricks, and hidden features that Schoology has to offer. These include, but are not limited to: Annotations, Assessment Builder, Completion Rules, Pages, Grading Groups, and Rubrics.
Speakers
RL
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 206
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

9:30am PDT

Practical Uses of AI for Teachers
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 207
Limited Capacity seats available
Looking to reclaim your time and reduce your workload? This workshop will introduce teachers to practical ways AI can boost productivity behind the scenes. You'll learn how to integrate AI tools to simplify your day-to-day responsibilities such as: Creating Resources, Emails, Grading, Redesigning Lessons. Perfect for educators who want to work smarter, not harder, and create more time for what...
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Speakers
DW
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 207
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

9:30am PDT

Seesaw :Using AI Features and Progress Monitoring/Grading Tools
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 115
Limited Capacity seats available
Seesaw utilizes AI within the application to help teachers efficiently create polished learning activities. Learn six ways you can use AI when creating student work. Grading features and standards based tags allow teachers to document student progress.
Speakers
DC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 115
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

9:30am PDT

Report Card Comment Banks
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 128
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to add/manage your own personal comments for report cards. Add smart text to save time and make your comments personalized.
Speakers
BL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 128
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI   Elementary   Secondary

9:30am PDT

Learn Your Way Around Wayground
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 212
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to enhance your teaching and engage your students in this basic look at Wayground. We will explore the site features to find pre-made assessments, presentations, videos, passages, and flashcards. This tool will change how you interact with your curriculum and your students. It is highly customizable and offers outstanding differentiation possibilities.
Speakers
KL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 212
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI   Secondary

9:30am PDT

Buffalo Music History
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Chorus Room
Limited Capacity seats available
Buffalo possesses a rich, diverse music history spanning 19th Century Singing Halls, classical symphony achievements, a legendary jazz circuit, and influential rock, punk, and hip hop movements. Learn how music of the past reflected culture and history of the time and shaped the present.
Speakers
DK
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Chorus Room
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

9:30am PDT

Hands Only CPR
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Cafeteria
Limited Capacity seats available
Learning and practicing the skills of cpr with American Heart Association.
Speakers
KN
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Cafeteria
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

9:30am PDT

Strive Fitness: In Season Training Ideas
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS GYM / Weight HS Room
Limited Capacity seats available
Maximizing Speed, Movement Efficiency, and Explosiveness on the Field.
How do you get your athletes faster, higher-jumping, and more responsive in the middle of a high-demand season without burning them out? In-season training isn't about grinding athletes down, it’s about high-efficiency stimulation that primes the nervous system and improves on-field movement mechanics.
Speakers
WA
SF
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS GYM / Weight HS Room
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

9:30am PDT

Using Graphs to Build Literacy Skills in the Content Areas for Elementary
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 123
Limited Capacity seats available
If we want students to thrive in a data-rich world, they need opportunities to develop strong data analysis skills! In this course, you will learn strategies to support student data literacy, explore tools for teaching with graphs and find specific data sets that match your curriculum.
Speakers
KW
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 123
  Real-World & Relevant Learning   Elementary

9:30am PDT

Science Literacy Strategies
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 423
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore the literacy gaps in the science classroom and work with fellow science teachers to share your classroom tools, habits and techniques for improving students' scientific fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, and annotating text/models. Work with others to find resources to help fill the gaps in your science literacy instruction. Please come with your computer and resources or...
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Speakers
SL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 423
  Student Centered Differentiation

9:30am PDT

Integration of Students in Self-Contained Classes into General Education
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 210
Limited Capacity seats available
There are many benefits for all students when integrating students in special education classes into general education classes. This session will discuss best-practices and strategies to best support the integration of special education students in the areas of academics, social skills and behavior management. The session will be designed for the 8:1:2 Achieve Program however, anyone working with...
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Speakers
BD
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 210
  Student-Centered Differentiation

9:30am PDT

HS Special Education Team Collaboration
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 404
Limited Capacity seats available
This collaborative session will provide the special education team with dedicated time to discuss incoming students with IEPs to support a smooth transition into the upcoming school year. Team members will review student needs, accommodations, and make arrangements for IEP mandated team meetings required for the first 5 weeks of school. Participants will also complete IEP dissemination forms.
Speakers
FJ
AH
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 404
  Student-Centered Differentiation   Secondary

9:30am PDT

Introductory Yoga/Pilates/Stretch
FULL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Auditorium Stage
Limited Capacity full
This is a calming session in which participants will engage in basic introductory Yoga/Pilates Sculpt/Stretch techniques that enhance improved core strength, flexibility, balance and mental awareness within. Bring a mat and water bottle.
Speakers
JT
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Auditorium Stage
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

9:30am PDT

Quarter Mile Challenge
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Meet in HS Front Foyer
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore mindfulness, active listening, effective communication skills, and community building through intentional movement and walking.
Speakers
EO
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Meet in HS Front Foyer
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

9:30am PDT

Support and Safety from High School Psychologists
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Guidance/Counseling Office Suite
Limited Capacity seats available
Discuss roles within the PPS staff at the high school, certifications, lethality, threat, safety assessments done, how to support teachers when faced with safety concerns, maintenance of support, case management, IEP vs 504 vs solution focused counseling
Speakers
MC
MF
KD
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Guidance/Counseling Office Suite
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

9:30am PDT

Supporting Grieving Students
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 117
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation will include information on WNY Compassion Connection, childhood bereavement statistics in our area, developmental responses to grief, best practices to support grieving students, and language and tools to support the bereaved. Our intention is to have attendees leave the presentation with a concrete toolbox of strategies to improve the way we support grievers.
Speakers
KS
WC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 117
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

9:30am PDT

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 118
Limited Capacity seats available
Staff members from GLYS will touch on the importance of creating a safer, more affirming space for LGBTQ+ students while they are at school. In this session we will discuss common terms and themes, actionable skills, and laws and regulations. Please come prepared to discuss!”
Speakers
FW
GO
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 118
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

9:30am PDT

Supporting Neurodivergent Students (Elementary)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 120
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, you will discuss: what is Health Home Care Coordination, who could potentially be eligible for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), supports & services available, required documentation , Person Centered Services referral process, as well time for questions.
Speakers
KM
PC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 120
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability   Elementary

9:30am PDT

Warning Signs: When Student Behavior May Signal a Need for Support
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 121
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore common warning signs that may indicate a decline in a student's mental health at the middle and high school levels. Participants will learn how to recognize changes in behavior, mood, attendance, academic performance, and social interactions that may signal a student is struggling. The session will also discuss strategies for responding to concerns.
Speakers
AK
LC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
HS Room 121
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability   Secondary

10:45am PDT

ENL Collaboration
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 126
Limited Capacity seats available
Department collaboration to discuss schedules, new students, curriculum, and the new WIDA assessment
Speakers
AE
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 126
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration

10:45am PDT

Small Groups, Big Results
FULL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Library
Limited Capacity full
Based on key ideas from Julia Lindsey’s Small Groups, Big Results, participants will explore how to use student skill deficits to choose targeted instructional routines, plan concise small group lessons, and monitor student progress. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use routines and a simple planning process they can apply during DRI or small group instruction.
Speakers
GD
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Library
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration

10:45am PDT

The Art Journal a CloserLook (Part 2 of 2)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 140
Limited Capacity seats available
This is part 2, please make sure to also sign up for part 1. In this session, we will look at the value, purpose(s) and function(s) of the art journal/sketchbook in the art room. Teachers will share their personal experiences with students and how the sketchbook and/or journal has functioned (or not) as a part of their curriculum. We will explore options of how a sketchbook can be created by hand...
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Speakers
KG
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 140
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration

10:45am PDT

4th Grade Science Boosters
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 201
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will begin by revisiting the latest 5th grade NYS Science Assessment, exploring recent clusters aligned specifically to 4th grade performance expectations. Teachers will be introduced to the first supplemental “Booster Pack” designed to extend each Mystery Science Unit by strengthening students' use of the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Crosscutting...
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Speakers
DW
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 201
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

10:45am PDT

CEE/CER: Writing About Reading Framework
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 202
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will learn about the new writing about reading framework that the district is phasing in for all K-5 ELA curriculum. The Claim-Evidence-Evidence and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning framework will be embedded into all ELA units over time. This session will explain the rationale, vertical alignment, and general overview of the new framework.
Speakers
KJ
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 202
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

10:45am PDT

Elementary Intervention Data and Enrichment
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 124
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is for elementary math interventionists to look at data and work on the development of enrichment activities for grade 3.
Speakers
AE
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 124
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

10:45am PDT

K-5 Self-Contained Classroom Management
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 213
Limited Capacity seats available
Self-contained teachers (8:1:1, 8:1:2; 12:1:1) in grades K-5 will share and collaborate strategies used in their classroom for aide management, scheduling, assessments, and behavior management techniques.
Speakers
CS
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 213
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Elementary

10:45am PDT

MS Special Education Grade Level Team Collaboration
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 211
Limited Capacity seats available
Special education grade level teams will come together to organize and finalize beginning-of-year tasks based on summer curriculum work. This is a dedicated time to align priorities, finalized materials to be disseminated, review student caseloads, and ensure all systems are ready for a strong start to the year.
Speakers
FM
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 211
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Secondary

10:45am PDT

PreCalculus Honors and Calculus Continuity Review
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 444
Limited Capacity seats available
The teachers of the PreCalc Honors and Calculus courses will review curriculum in order to ensure alignment and continuity between the courses.
Speakers
KF
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 444
  Assessment - Curriculum - Collaboration   Secondary

10:45am PDT

A Winning Team Culture
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS GYM
Limited Capacity seats available
**A Winning Team Culture** **Presenter:** Scott Fitch, Team USA U16 Men’s Basketball Head Coach & Fairport High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach What does it truly take to build a culture that wins both on and off the court? Join Coach Scott Fitch as he draws on his extensive experience leading elite athletes with Team USA and shaping student-athletes at Fairport High School. In this...
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Speakers
SF
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS GYM
  Culture - Connection - Belonging

10:45am PDT

Beyond “Kids These Days”: Understanding Today’s Learners
FULL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 214
Limited Capacity full
What if we stopped asking what’s “wrong” with students and started asking what they need? In this interactive session, educators will explore today’s student experiences, perspectives, and challenges through the lens of student voice and choice. Participants will reflect on how classroom practices can either empower students or unintentionally limit their agency, and identify small,...
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Speakers
GR
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 214
  Culture - Connection - Belonging

10:45am PDT

Understanding and Creating Third Spaces: Developing Environments for Belonging Within Our School and Community
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 119
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed to look at the role our educators, school and community leaders, and families can play in the development of formal and informal "third spaces" within Clarence that can promote proactive, pro-social, and in-person experiences --- especially for our youth. This session will: 1) examine current research and trends around social behaviors and impact of isolation among youth...
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Speakers
EV
EA
DN
OS
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 119
  Culture - Connection - Belonging

10:45am PDT

Everyday SEL: Practical Tier 1 Strategies That Fit Into Every School Day
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 131
Limited Capacity seats available
Social Emotional Learning is most powerful when it's part of what we already do. In this interactive session, you'll experience practical strategies that naturally fit into the rhythm of your school day - from arrival to dismissal. Explore ideas for building classroom community, supporting self-regulation, strengthening relationships, and encouraging positive problem solving. You'll leave with...
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Speakers
HJ
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 131
  Culture - Connection - Belonging   Elementary

10:45am PDT

Small Shifts, Big Impact: Using FLIP IT to Support Student Success
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 200
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will introduce or refresh the FLIP IT strategy (dependent upon your familiarity with the strategy) while exploring the connection between adult behavior, student behavior, and the environments we create for children. Staff will reflect on how small shifts in our own responses can help students feel understood, regulated, and supported during challenging moments.
Speakers
TF
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 200
  Culture - Connection - Belonging   Elementary

10:45am PDT

[NEW] Securly Classroom: Teacher Chromebook Monitoring
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Lecture Hall
Limited Capacity seats available
In this training, you’ll learn how to manage student devices to keep learning on track and distractions at bay. Discover how to monitor real-time screen activity, push links directly to student devices, freeze screens for attention, and lock down browsing to specific sites during assessments. Whether you're looking to streamline guided instruction or maintain an on-task learning environment,...
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Speakers
BR
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Lecture Hall
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

10:45am PDT

AI Literacy for Teachers and Students
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 206
Limited Capacity seats available
Before you jump into Gemini or NotebookLM, come and gain or refresh your AI knowledge and literacy. In this session, you'll learn all about generative AI, the pitfalls to be aware of, and you'll participate in activities that help build AI literacy for students.
Speakers
RL
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 206
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

10:45am PDT

Canva Code
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 204
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore Canva Code to create interactive, clickable experiences for students—no coding experience required! This session focuses on creative ways to engage students with choice boards, simple interactions, and dynamic visuals.
Speakers
SP
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 204
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

10:45am PDT

Google Gemini AI Tool (Intermediate Level)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 228
Limited Capacity seats available
Take your skills to the next level by integrating Gemini directly into the tools you already use every day. This course focuses on the seamless use of Gemini within Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets to build interactive rubrics, generate custom imagery for presentations, and organize for student learning in seconds.
Speakers
RK
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 228
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

10:45am PDT

Using Google Forms to Differentiate Instruction
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 207
Limited Capacity seats available
Google Forms can be used as a method to differentiate instruction. By creating a form with several branches, the teacher can help support students of different ability levels by providing content that will check their understanding of the material.
Speakers
DW
BA
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 207
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI

10:45am PDT

ParentSquare
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 128
Limited Capacity seats available
Use ParentSquare to quickly and effectively reach your parents/students. Send forms, sign-ups lists, Posts, and Messages. Bring a friend and we'll waive the entrance fee!
Speakers
BL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 128
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI   Elementary   Secondary

10:45am PDT

VoyageMath Wayground PD-Middle School Math Department
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 212
Limited Capacity seats available
As part of the Middle School Wayground subscription, we have also purchased VoyageMath, an engaging, standards-aligned math practice platform. It contains a library of questions that have been created and vetted by experts so they align with your curriculum. With this library, VoyageMath makes daily revision and homework that much more convenient. 30 min will be PD directly from the vendor and...
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Speakers
KL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 212
  Instructional Innovation - Technology - AI   Secondary

10:45am PDT

Auditorium Sound System Training
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
MS/HS Auditorium
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop is for music faculty only. Training on the auditorium soundboard and expectations for use.
Speakers
TF
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
MS/HS Auditorium
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

10:45am PDT

Hands Only CPR
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Cafeteria
Limited Capacity seats available
Learning and practicing the skills of cpr with American Heart Association.
Speakers
KN
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Cafeteria
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

10:45am PDT

The Pan-American Exposition: Teaching Connections through the World's Fair
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 203
Limited Capacity seats available
This year is the 125th anniversary of the Pan-American Exposition that was held in Buffalo in 1901. While the Pan-Am is most famous for the assassination of William McKinley, it was so much more. It was a showcase for art, industry, music, technology, and consumer goods. Come take a virtual tour of the Pan-Am and explore a wide range of curriculum connections.
Speakers
DK
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 203
  Real-World & Relevant Learning

10:45am PDT

Using Graphs to Build Literacy Skills in the Content Areas for Secondary
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 123
Limited Capacity seats available
If we want students to thrive in a data-rich world, they need opportunities to develop strong data analysis skills! In this course, you will learn strategies to support student data literacy, explore tools for teaching with graphs and find specific data sets that match your curriculum.
Speakers
KW
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 123
  Real-World & Relevant Learning   Secondary

10:45am PDT

Integration of Students in Self-Contained Classes into General Education
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 210
Limited Capacity seats available
There are many benefits for all students when integrating students in special education classes into general education classes. This session will discuss best-practices and strategies to best support the integration of special education students in the areas of academics, social skills and behavior management. The session will be designed for the 8:1:2 Achieve Program however, anyone working with...
See More →
Speakers
BD
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 210
  Student-Centered Differentiation

10:45am PDT

HS Special Education Team Collaboration
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 404
Limited Capacity seats available
This collaborative session will provide the special education team with dedicated time to discuss incoming students with IEPs to support a smooth transition into the upcoming school year. Team members will review student needs, accommodations, and make arrangements for IEP mandated team meetings required for the first 5 weeks of school. Participants will also complete IEP dissemination forms.
Speakers
FJ
AH
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 404
  Student-Centered Differentiation   Secondary

10:45am PDT

Child Exploitation Prevention
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 115
Limited Capacity seats available
Understanding Child Exploitation and how it affects us. We discuss child exploitation, indicators, vulnerabilities, childhood trauma, internet and social media risks, how to respond and PATH services.
Speakers
KJ
SW
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 115
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

10:45am PDT

Keeping Your Brain Healthy
FULL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 122
Limited Capacity full
Keeping Your Brain Healthy” is a presentation about brain health throughout life especially in one’s adult years. Attendees will learn about: the differences between normal aging and dementia; what dementia means and the most common types; why early evaluation for a memory concern is important; everyday behaviors and actions that help protect the brain; and community resources related to...
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Speakers
KZ
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 122
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

10:45am PDT

Quarter Mile Challenge
FULL
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Meet in HS Front Foyer
Limited Capacity full
Explore mindfulness, active listening, effective communication skills, and community building through intentional movement and walking.
Speakers
EO
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Meet in HS Front Foyer
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

10:45am PDT

Supporting Grieving Students
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 117
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation will include information on WNY Compassion Connection, childhood bereavement statistics in our area, developmental responses to grief, best practices to support grieving students, and language and tools to support the bereaved. Our intention is to have attendees leave the presentation with a concrete toolbox of strategies to improve the way we support grievers.
Speakers
KS
WC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 117
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

10:45am PDT

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 118
Limited Capacity seats available
Staff members from GLYS will touch on the importance of creating a safer, more affirming space for LGBTQ+ students while they are at school. In this session we will discuss common terms and themes, actionable skills, and laws and regulations. Please come prepared to discuss!”
Speakers
FW
GO
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 118
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability

10:45am PDT

Supporting Neurodivergent Students (MS / HS)
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 120
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, you will discuss: what is Health Home Care Coordination, who could potentially be eligible for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), supports & services available, required documentation , Person Centered Services referral process, as well time for questions.
Speakers
KM
PC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 120
  Wellness & Professional Sustainability   Elementary

10:45am PDT

Warning Signs: When Student Behavior May Signal a Need for Support
LIMITED
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 121
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore common warning signs that may indicate a decline in a student's mental health at the middle and high school levels. Participants will learn how to recognize changes in behavior, mood, attendance, academic performance, and social interactions that may signal a student is struggling. The session will also discuss strategies for responding to concerns.
Speakers
AK
LC
Wednesday September 2, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
HS Room 121
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