Professional Networks at TST BOCES
Support for educators from educators working together.
Our professional networks are established to be a mutually supportive & collaborative effort to create high levels of learning for both students and educators.
The intention of educator networks is to:
- Build our knowledge base and skill levels
- Engage in best practices and current research
- Facilitate support for educators in the area
- Collaborate across the region
TST BOCES is committed to ongoing professional learning opportunities in collaboration with the educators in the region. In order to successfully support one another, we need to provide a fluid process of turn keying information back to our component districts. Participation of our members along with their intentional practices for support across our districts is a key factor in the improved success of our region.
Please read through the descriptions to consider who is a great fit from your district that should serve on these networks. The representation that serves on these networks can become a transparent outlet for receiving timely updates, current pedagogical shifts and practices, collaborative support and development of regional leaders. Meeting frequency will be determined by members of the network.
Regional Co-Teaching Task Force
Provide a forum to increase awareness and understanding of what co-teaching is, while also providing support to help take our professional practice to the next level. Participants will be provided tips and strategies for building a successful co-teaching environment both on campus, and in virtual classrooms.
First meeting: 10/6/20 at 8:30am-10:30am - REGISTER HERE
Regional ELA P-5 Elementary Literacy Network
This group is designed for elementary educators and professionals who have a desire to contribute to the success of literacy instruction in our region. The purpose of the P-5 Elementary Literacy Network is to support, discuss, and lead literacy instruction based on the science of reading. We will participate in conversations that dig deeper into curriculum, instruction, and assessment that supports the success of all students. This network’s framework will pose and answer questions that investigate the use of instruction based on reading research and the reading gap that exists in the United States.
First meeting: 10/6/20 from 3:00-4:30 - REGISTER HERE
Regional 6-12 Secondary ELA Network
First meeting: 10/8/20 from 3:00-4:30 - REGISTER HERE
Regional Math Network
This group is designed for educators in the region who have a strong interest in math in their buildings and/or districts. The purpose of the Math Leadership Network is to promote communication and collaboration between districts, inform mathematical practices, stay current with NYSED information, and enhance math education in our region by engaging and participating in professional work groups. This network’s framework will include areas regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
First meeting: 10/14/20 from 3:00-4:30 - REGISTER HERE
Regional Science Network
This group is designed for people who have a strong interest in taking a leadership role in science. It is recommended that the Science Network group includes teacher leaders (elementary, middle and high school teachers) as well as building and district leaders. This group serves to support the development of district and regional capacity related to the transition to the Next Generation Science Standards. This includes sharing and discussing up-to-date information related to the standards implementation from the State Education Department. The network’s framework is to position the region to successfully implement the new science standards and build a strong knowledge of the science curriculum.
First meeting: 10/15/20 from 3:00-4:30 - REGISTER HERE
Regional Library Media Specialists Network
First meeting: 10/15/20 from 3:00-4:30 - REGISTER HERE
Regional Coaches Network
This group is designed to support leaders of learning who strive to make change to improve student learning. The purpose of the Regional Coaches Network is to provide leaders with tools that encompass mentoring, leading professional development, researching and sharing the science of teaching, and being a positive advocate for changing practice for the success of all students. Regional coaches will create opportunities to build relationships with educators across the region but also cultivate strong support systems among the network.
First meeting: 10/20/20 from 3:00-4:30 - REGISTER HERE
Regional Social Studies Network
This group is designed for educators in the region who have a strong interest in social studies in their buildings and/or districts. The purpose of the Social Studies Leadership Network is to promote communication and collaboration between districts, inform practices, stay current with NYSED information, and enhance social studies education in our region, both elementary and secondary, by engaging and participating in professional work groups. This network’s framework will include areas regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
First meeting: 10/21/20 from 3:00-4:30 - REGISTER HERE
Regional Art and Music Leaders Network
First Meeting: 10/22/20 from 3:00-4:30 - REGISTER HERE
Regional Computer Science Advisory Group
The Regional Computer Science advisory committee will help develop an ecosystem to support equitable, sustainable, rigorous computer science education for every student at all levels. This group will work on changing & enhancing systems to support computer science (using the power of computing to solve problems and express ourselves) , computational thinking (purposeful problem solving strategies), and digital fluency (using digital tools to enhance workflow).
First meeting: 10/26/20 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm - REGISTER HERE
**Coming Soon.... Regional Physical Education Network
**Coming Soon.... Regional World Language/ENL Network
Executive Director of RSS
607-257-1551, ext. 1004
neschler@tstboces.org
Coordinator of School Library System
Mary Kay Welgoss
607-257-1555, ext. 1033
mwelgoss@tstboces.org
Coordinator of Cooperative Enrichment
607-257-1555, ext. 7205
Coordinator of Professional Learning
Kira Carinci
607-257-1551, ext. 7202
kcarinci@tstboces.org
Instructional Specialist for Inclusive Learning
Teresa Heatherman
607-257-1551, ext. 7204
theatherman@tstboces.org
Instructional Specialist for Shared Technology Integration
TST BOCES Regional School Success
Email: rss@tstboces.org
Website: tstboces.org/rss
Location: 555 Warren Rd, Ithaca, NY, USA
Phone: 607-257-1551
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tstboces/
Twitter: @rsststboces