BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Champlain Valley Educational Services - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cves.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Champlain Valley Educational Services
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T224124Z
CREATED:20260616T224124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T224124Z
UID:1036-1785918600-1785938400@cves.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Canva Basics
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)\n\nCTLE Hours: 4.5 Hours\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $185 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Abby Leonard\, CVES Facilitator\n\nDescription: In this hands‑on\, make‑and‑take workshop\, teachers collaborate\, and create while exploring how Canva can elevate student assignments through a LMS\, collaborative projects\, and interactive lesson polls. Participants leave with ready‑to‑use\, time‑saving strategies that immediately support active learning and student voice.\n\nIntended For: Teachers\, Teaching Assistants and any non-instructional staff who may engage with Canva\n\nRegistration Link: 2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development 
URL:https://cves.org/event/beyond-canva-basics/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T225923Z
CREATED:20260616T224330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T225923Z
UID:1038-1785920400-1785938400@cves.org
SUMMARY:Building Strong Office Systems and Routines
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026 \n \nTime: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)\n\nCTLE Hours: 4.5 Hours\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $150 per person for billed through 630 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\n*If you are interested in attending but your district is not part of this this Co-Ser\, please contact Wilson_Sue@cves.org\n\nPresenter: Danelle Pelkey\, CVES Facilitator\n\nDescription: This interactive workshop focuses on strengthening the essential skills needed to support the daily operations of a school office. Participants will explore strategies for managing responsibilities\, staying organized while multitasking\, prioritizing work\, managing schedules\, and balancing tasks throughout the day. The session also addresses effective communication\, customer service\, professional boundaries\, understanding administrator preferences\, and basic financial responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on sharing practical strategies and tools that can be applied immediately across a variety of school office environments.\n\nIntended For:    Any clerical staff member\n\nRegistration Link: 2026 – 2027 Staff Development Clerical
URL:https://cves.org/event/building-strong-office-systems-and-routines/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T232146Z
CREATED:20260616T232146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T232146Z
UID:1049-1786437000-1786447800@cves.org
SUMMARY:Practical Leadership for Non-Instructional & Operational Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Breakfast Provided\nCTLE Hours: 3 Hours\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\nCost: $125 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\nPresenter: Joe Coakely\, Vicki Demarse-Giroux & Sue Wilson\nDescription: This interactive session brings non-instructional leaders together to share strategies\, experiences\, and resources for effective people management and positive workplace culture. Participants will collaboratively explore labor relations basics—such as counseling conversations\, documentation\, union considerations\, and managing attendance\, conflict\, and accountability—while learning from one another’s real-world practices. The session also provides space to exchange ideas on using district benefits and resources to support a diverse\, multi-generational workforce. Leaders will examine communication practices and explore opportunities to strengthen team culture through shared values and professionalism.\nIntended For: Non-Instructional Staff with Supervisory Duties including Facilities Directors\, Transportation Supervisors & Directors\, Cook Managers & School Lunch Managers\, & other Non-Instructional Supervisors and Directors
URL:https://cves.org/event/practical-leadership-for-non-instructional-operational-leaders/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T232244Z
CREATED:20260616T232244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T232244Z
UID:1051-1786523400-1786546800@cves.org
SUMMARY:Dignity Act Coordinator Training (DASA)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026\n8:30AM to 3:30 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided\nCVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $215 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nCTLE Hours:        6 Hours\n\nPresenter: Roseann Bayne\, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction\, Citi BOCES\n\nDescription: Join us for an immersive 6-hour training course designed to empower Dignity Act Coordinators and Dignity Act Response Team Members with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster a safe and inclusive environment in New York State schools. This comprehensive training will delve into the ideals of the Dignity For All Students Act\, equipping participants to effectively identify\, investigate\, and address incidents of bullying\, harassment\, discrimination\, and cyberbullying.\n\nTarget Audience: DASA Coordinators and others who provide supports as part of the Dignity Act process
URL:https://cves.org/event/dignity-act-coordinator-training-dasa/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T232344Z
CREATED:20260616T232344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T232344Z
UID:1053-1786609800-1786629600@cves.org
SUMMARY:Glow Up Your Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, August 13\, 2026\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)\n\nCTLE Hours: 4.5 Hours\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCost: $185 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Abby Leonard\, CVES Facilitator\n\nDescription: This workshop helps educators refresh lessons with purposeful\, learning‑first technology. Participants bring real classroom lessons or routines and redesign them to include meaningful tech that supports student creation\, choice\, reflection\, and authentic demonstration of learning. The focus stays on instruction\, not flashy tools\, so technology strengthens CCSS‑aligned goals\, 21st‑century skills\, and teacher efficiency.\n\nIntended For:    Teachers of any level\n\nRegistration Link: 2026 – 2027 S3 Professional Development
URL:https://cves.org/event/glow-up-your-lessons/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T232442Z
CREATED:20260616T232442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T232442Z
UID:1055-1787041800-1787065200@cves.org
SUMMARY:NYSSLS Investigations: Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday August 18\, 2026\n\nTime: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:15 AM)\n *There will be a one-hour lunch on your own.\n\nCTLE Hours: 5.5 Hours\n\nLocation: TBD (We are investigating options to host this in a district science classroom)\n\nCost: $210 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Chrissy Scales\, Citi BOCES Science Staff Development Specialist\n\nDescription: This workshop’s focus is for science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3-dimensional learning at the high school level.\nParticipants will:\n-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards\n-Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations\n-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom\n\nIntended For: High School Chemistry Teachers\, Administrators
URL:https://cves.org/event/nyssls-investigations-chemistry/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T232535Z
CREATED:20260616T232535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T232535Z
UID:1057-1787128200-1787151600@cves.org
SUMMARY:NYSSLS Investigations: Physics
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, August 19\, 2026\n\nTime: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:15 AM)\n    *There will be a one-hour lunch on your own.\n\nLocation: TBD (We are investigating options to host this in a district science classroom)\n\nCTLE Hours: 5.5 Hours\n\nCost: $210 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Chrissy Scales\, Citi BOCES Science Staff Development Specialist\n\nDescription: This workshop’s focus is for science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3-dimensional learning at the high school level.\nParticipants will:\n-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards\n-Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations\n-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom\n\nIntended For: High School Physics Teachers\, Administrators
URL:https://cves.org/event/nyssls-investigations-physics/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T232654Z
CREATED:20260616T232654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T232654Z
UID:1059-1787214600-1787238000@cves.org
SUMMARY:Gearing Up 2026-2027
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 \n8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Light Breakfast and Lunch Included \nCVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh \nCost: $250 per person billed through the CVES 506 School Improvement Co-Ser \nPresenters: Jennifer D. Klein\, Principled Learning \n  \nDescription: Gearing Up prepares North Country administrators to lead the instructional and organizational shifts ahead as New York State advances the NY Inspires plan. This year’s full‑day experience features Jennifer D. Klein\, CEO of Principled Learning and co‑author of The Landscape Model of Learning and Taming the Turbulence in Educational Leadership. \n  \nGrounded in the priorities of NY Inspires—student‑centered learning\, coherence\, equity\, and system alignment—the day will focus on how leaders can navigate change while strengthening teaching and learning across their districts. Participants will examine practical frameworks for guiding innovation\, supporting educators through transition\, and building conditions for deeper learning at scale. \n  \nGearing Up 2026–2027 equips regional administrators to lead confidently\, strategically\, and collaboratively as New York’s educational vision continues to evolve. \n  \nParticipants will receive a copy of one of the books\, The Landscape Model of Learning or Taming the Turbulence in Educational Leadership. Link to pick which book you would like will be available upon registration. \n  \nPlease note: This program is part of the re-certification process for Lead Evaluators under 3012d with the amendments of 2019. \n  \nTarget Audience: District and school building administrators
URL:https://cves.org/event/gearing-up-2026-2027/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T232844Z
CREATED:20260616T232844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T232844Z
UID:1061-1787733000-1787756400@cves.org
SUMMARY:Chalkboards to Chatbots: A Beginner’s Guide to AI
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM)\n\nLocation: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\n\nCTLE Hours: 6 Hours\n\nCost: $215 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser\n\nPresenter: Natalie Hurley\n\nDescription: Curious about how artificial intelligence can enhance teaching and learning? This interactive\, beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help educators confidently explore the power of AI in the classroom. Participants will discover practical ways to save time\, spark creativity\, and personalize instruction using AI tools—no prior experience required. Through hands-on examples and real-world applications\, you’ll learn how to generate lesson ideas\, differentiate materials\, support student engagement\, and navigate ethical considerations. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies\, a stronger understanding of AI’s potential\, and the confidence to start integrating these tools into your everyday practice.\n\nIntended For: Any K-12 Teachers
URL:https://cves.org/event/chalkboards-to-chatbots-a-beginners-guide-to-ai/
LOCATION:CVES Conference Center – Plattsburgh\, NY\, 1443 Military Turnpike\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12901\, United States
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR