Agenda-Spring 2020

Coopers Education Center Building 7, Cafeteria 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

March 20, 2020 8:00 - 8:15 Professional Networking & Light Breakfast Prepared by GST BOCES Culinary Arts Students 8:15 - 8:30 Welcome James Frame, GST BOCES District Superintendent Sarah Vakkas, GST BOCES Assistant Superintendent for Instruction 8:30 - 10:00 Vaping Me Crazy 2.0 Michael DeLeon, CEO of Steered Straight 10:00 - 10:15 Stretch & Tech Break 10:15 - 11:15 Human Trafficking Jim Allard, Sheriff - Steuben County Deb Kuehner, Executive Director - The Potter’s Hands Foundation 11:15 - 11:45 Lunch Prepared by the Coopers Culinary Arts Students 11:45 - 12:45 I Have Anxiety! Helping Students to Build Resilience & Manage Stress Whitney Clossor, Office of Mental Health 12:45 - 1:00 Stretch & Tech Break BREAKOUT SESSIONS (1:00 - 1:45 & 2:00 - 2:45) 2:45 - 3:00 Closing Remarks & Survey

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 - 1:45 & 2:00-2:45 Breakout Sessions will be offered twice during different time slots. 1. NYSED: NYS Diploma Requirements Melissa Montague, Associate in Instructional Services, NYSED 2. Why SEL? Data That Supports the Need for SEL in Every Classroom Sarah Vakkas, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, BOCES 3. Elementary Counselor Book Share** Attention Elementary Counselors: One of the breakout sessions is a book share for elementary counselors! The goal for this session is to provide participants with the opportunity to learn about different books they use for individual/group counseling, provide as parent resources, and/or utilize for classroom lessons. During the session you will be invited to share how you use the book. Participants will be given time to walk around the room to review books. Richelle Riina, Elementary School Counselor, C-PP **PLEASE NOTE: This session will only be offered from 1:00 - 1:45 4. Delivering Instruction Through Online & Distance Learning Ryan Wassink, Distance & Virtual Learning Coordinator, BOCES 5. Grief 101 Carly Nichols, Support Services Manager, Care First 6. BOCES Application Process for CTE/New Visions/Alternative Ed. Matt Talada, Director of Career & Technical Education, BOCES

To make sure we have enough food, seating, and materials for everyone, please RSVP through PD Tracker by March 11. If you have any issues, please email instructionalsupport@gstboces.org.