The Western New York region of the NYSMTP provides professional learning opportunities for all WNY teachers as part of our outreach program. CTLE credit vouchers are available upon request.

Participants have said...

“I am so thankful for the time the instructor put into this course and her willingness to share her knowledge! I have not attended a coding PD as amazing as this, ever!”

“The presenters are masters of content and pedagogy.”

“I love the energy that is cultivated among educational peers as we learn from each other with shared practices and resources.”

 

Upcoming Professional Development

Contact Thea Keppel at keppeltm01@buffalostate.edu with any questions or concerns regarding event registration

Climate Education Summit
 
In Spring of 2026, the Board of Regents approved requirements for instruction in climate education for public school students in grades kindergarten (K) through 12. Join with fellow educators and climate experts to advance our climate knowledge and gain classroom ready resources and best practices for empowering students with knowledge and actionable skills.
 
Climate education starts with you. Small actions, big impact--let's learn abut climate change together.
 

Dates: Saturday, September 26th, 9am-3:15pm 
Location: Buffalo State University

Climate Summit Education Registration

Climate Summit Education Flyer

From Sunlight to ATP: Modeling Energy Flow
HHMI BioInteractive
 
Where does the energy in a sugar molecule come from, and where does it go when a cell uses it? In this full-day workshop, we will dig into photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and you will leave with a coherent, standards-aligned way to teach them. Along the way, we will tackle the stubborn "energy is made" misconception and weave in literacy strategies that help students read, talk, and write about energy transformations using scientific language. Participants will use free HHMI BioInteractive resources to build models, work with data, and leave with a plan to bring one or more activities into their own classrooms.
 

This workshop is for teachers who teach any level of high school biology and environmental science, including introductory and advanced (AP/IB/Dual Credit) courses. All HHMI BioInteractive resources are free to students, teachers, and districts.

Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 9am-3pm 
Location: SUNY Fredonia

HHMI BioInteractive Registration

HHMI BioInteractive Flyer