CONTACT US

Questions? Feel free to reach out to our Instructional Support Services team! 

InstructSupport@fehb.org

518-483-6420 ext.4023

PROGRAM PRESENTERS AND FACILITATORS

Amy Brombos

Martha Schultz

Jennifer Hesseltine

Sarah Hackett

Amy Strack

TA TRAINING PROGRAM

New! A program to support your teaching assistants, teachers aides and paraprofessionals!

Teaching assistants and paraprofessionals are faced with challenging scenarios in their daily work. With our new TA Training program, we aim for teaching assistants, teachers aides and paraprofessionals to feel supported, confident in managing classroom behaviors and issues, and empowered overall to assist and support students, teachers and the school community.

TA'S WANT TRAINING AND SUPPORT

TAs tell us they are hungry for training that's customized to their needs. After a TA-focused PD we hosted in fall 2022, we received many comments from TAs who wanted more:

  • "I thought it was a great instruction and us TA's should have more opportunities for these classes!"

  • "I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and look forward to more."

  • "It was an excellent workshop, wish it was all day instead of half day."

  • "A great presentation! wish we had longer to work on this"

  • "I appreciated the TA specific training and I would welcome as much training as possible."

We believe this initiative will have an impact on staff satisfaction and retention, as well as classroom management.

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

We're offering a program that will provide support for your TAs and paraprofessionals from Jan. 31, 2023, to June 27, 2023. In-person training will be supplemented by a closed online message board and video conferencing, creating connections and building a network of support

Click here to learn more or sign up for the full program. 

SINGLE-DAY WORKSHOPS

Click the topic name for a registration link. 

Workshop Date

Description

Feb. 28, 2023
3:30-4:30 p.m. 
Virtual

Topic: The art of problem solving

March 7, 2023
3:30-4:30 p.m. 
Virtual

Topic: Conflict resolution and conflict management

March 17, 2023
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 
In person

Full-day, in-person professional development day. Two locations offered: 

Saranac Lake Central School
Topic: Enhancing student engagement and motivation through positive communications and relationship-building, part II

Salmon River Central School
Topic: Enhancing student motivation and engagement - relationship building, effective communication, instructional strategies

April 25, 2023
3:30-4:30 p.m. 
Virtual

Topic: Personal reflection and analysis, goal setting

May 30, 2023
3:30-4:30 p.m. 
Virtual

Topic: Strategic planning and certification resources

June 13, 2023
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In person

End-of-year program recap, reflection and look ahead. The day will culminate with a celebration picnic and an opportunity to use the Paul Smith's VIC's space for personal reflection and wellness.