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 Sarah Ptak at ptaks01@buffalostate.edu with any questions or concerns regarding event registration

SUNY Fredonia Minicourse Series 
Mathematical Landscapes in Practice: Pedagogical Moves to Create a Learning Community in Grades K-8 (Multiplication & Division)

The Western Region of the New York State Master Teacher Program is excited to offer an extension of our mathematical landscapes of learning series that focuses on the pedagogical moves teachers make to nurture a community of mathematicians across the elementary and middle school grades. The mathematical content will be situated within Cathy Fosnot’s landscape of learning framework and will explore the coherent development of topics along the K – 8 spectrum. Video case studies across the grade levels of classroom practice will be analyzed and discussed using the TRU Framework, from Dr. Alan Shoenfeld at the University of California, Berkeley. These video cases provide opportunities for participants to share their grade level expertise and to enhance our understanding of the content connections across the landscape.  
 
July's sessions will highlight building a welcoming math community for learners to take risks, gain confidence, and take charge of their learning with a focus on the landscape of multiplication and division throughout grades K-8. Sessions will feature mathematical models and tools for thinking, including number lines, Building Thinking Classroom principles, number strings, and more. Real world contexts and situations will be used as we consider how to best develop students’ conceptual understanding, mathematical identity, and a supportive, nurturing classroom community.
 
Location: SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall E124
Dates: Monday, July 7th & Tuesday, July 8th; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 
This event has a capacity of 40 people
 
 
SUNY Fredonia Minicourse Series 
STEM Activities Minicourse: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
Christina O'Malley

This 2-day workshop for teachers is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in a variety of STEM activities. Teachers will walk away with fresh, classroom-ready ideas to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers!

  • Day 1: Engineering & Problem-Solving: Egg Drop with Microbit; Nerdy Derby & Forces of Motion
  • Day 2:  Building Structures;  Circuits, Soldering, & Robots

Location: SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall E128
Dates: Wednesday, July 9th & Thursday, July 10th; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This event has a capacity of 24 people

STEM Activities Minicourse (SUNY Fredonia) Registration

STEM Activities Minicourse (SUNY Fredonia) Flyer

ARC Model Rocket Building Minicourse

Participants will work in pairs to build a rocket that meets the American Rocketry Challenge specifications. Moog Engineers will lead the workshop and facilitate the rocket design and construction alongside Master Teacher Amy Golden. On the last day, the rockets will be launched.

Location: Buffalo State University (room TBA)
Dates: Monday, July 14th - Wednesday, July 16th; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

ARC Model Rocket Building Registration

ARC Model Rocket Building Flyer

From Field to Forest Woods Walk

Please join us for a woods walk at Dr. Mark Gallo and MT Emeritus Jean Gallo's property in Ransomville, NY. This event is sure to educate regarding some of the major issues regarding our local flora and fauna. Come and see the various habitats located on the property and the ways to effectively manage them from grassland, wildflower meadows, shrubland, early successional forest, and mature deciduous hardwood forest. Each have their unique stewardship issues and concerns. Individuals from Niagara County Soil and Water, the NYS Department of Conservation, a forestry consultant, members of NYFOA, and a member from the Tuscarora Nation will be available to discuss various issues related to land use and management. There will also be representatives from Norwood Sawmills demonstrating their products and wood-workers and woodturners who will also show how to turn wood into valuable items. Bring your lunch and get ready for a fun-filled day.

Location: Gallo Farm; 2305 Ridge Road, Ransomville NY
Date: Saturday, July 19th; 9:45 am - 2 pm

Woods Walk Registration

Woods Walk Flyer

Great Lakes Science Minicourse

Spend four days on Lake Erie learning about watersheds, invasive species, Great lakes fisheries, environmental microbiology, and water quality. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences in our floating classroom collecting fish, invertebrates and performing water quality tests. See more detailed descriptions of all modules here.

Location: Buffalo State University Great Lakes Center
Dates: Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Great Lakes Science Minicourse Registration

Great Lakes Science Minicourse Flyer

Mathematical Landscapes in Practice: Pedagogical Moves to Create a Learning Community in Grades K-8 (the next iteration!)
Rachael Burke & Denea Czapla

Full description TBA

Location: Buffalo State University, SAMC 259
Dates: Wednesdays October 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd; 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration & Flyer coming soon!

Artificial Intelligence and Education
Mary Plumb

Full description TBA

Location: Buffalo State University, SAMC 259
Tentative Dates: Wednesdays October 29th, November 5th, November 12th; 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration & Flyer coming soon!