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November 5: SEL-ebration focused on cultivating meaningful learning environments  REGISTER for SEL>

November 12: Frontline User Group Join Us from 8:30 to 2:30 to meet with developers and learn about how to use PLM & EEM  REGISTER for FRONTLINE>

November 12: Extempore Virtual Vendor Spotlight Learn about World Language solution REGISTER for EXTEMPORE>

November 13: CS/STEAM “Masterclass” Course (K-8) Part of the continuing CS/STEAM Playdate Series.  REGISTER for CS/STEAM>

November 13: Mindex Edge for MTSS (Virtual) Learn about how to keep track of data collection for MTSS. REGISTER for MINDEX>

November 14: Apptegy Vendor Spotlight  Join Us from 10:00 to 1:30 at the LHRIC. REGISTER for APPTEGY>

CS/STEAM Playdate Series continues with the following opportunities:

 - Feel free to share with your computer science and STEAM coordinators and instructors. 

 

 

SPOTLIGHT: Programs and Services

NEW Learning Pathways

Take Standalone Sessions, or Earn Badges!

Teachers and administrators have the opportunity to earn a shareable digital badge upon the completion of each level within a learning pathway. Celebrate your professional growth and showcase your new skills as you build your digital portfolio! 

Visit all current pathway topics, and register for sessions:

 

In the News

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!!! NYSED TECH PLAN  UPDATES
Plans need to be submitted to the LHRIC by April 15th. Please visit our information page for recorded webinars on what is expected and the guidelines for this work. Any questions, please contact Mary Lynn Collins-Callanan

 Educators take part in professional development workshop. 
Districts Come Together to Share their MTSS Process & Learn How Renaissance's eduCLIMBER Can Assist with this work> Read more about the eduCLIMBER workshop

Over 50+ educators return to the annual CS/STEAM Playdate 2025

Collage of photos from the CS/STEAM playdate

Learn about this year’s 2025 Outstanding Administrators, Instructional Coaches and Teacher TELL award winners! 

 

 

 

Join Sessions and Events from LHRIC and Vendor Partners

  • LHRIC 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY

    SEL-ebration focused on cultivating meaningful learning environments through Social-Emotional Learning

    Please join the LHRIC and PLCS for a full-day Sel-abration including Lunch.

    This interactive event is designed for district and school decision makers, including principals, assistant principals, Directors of PPS or Counseling, as well as SEL teams such as school counselors, social workers, and psychologists. Come explore innovative SEL programming, resources, and schoolwide solutions that support the development of Tier 1 systems and beyond. You'll have the opportunity to:

    Preview a variety of evidence-based SEL curricula and tools.
    Connect directly with vendors to discuss alignment with your school or district's goals.
    Collaborate and exchange ideas with colleagues on implementation strategies

    The interactive workshop will feature sessions with leading SEL vendors:

    Second Step - Evidence-based programs supporting SEL from early learning through middle school.
    7 Mindsets - A mindset-based SEL curriculum that inspires purpose, resilience, and connection.
    MyRobin - Innovative tools for real-time SEL insights and student engagement.
    ReThink - Provides tools and training to support mental health, wellness, and positive school climates.

    REGISTER HERE >

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    [Learning First, Technology Second 25-26] Virtual Meetup # 1

    Calling all instructional technology integration specialists and coaches! You spend the year supporting everyone else's needs; become part of a community specifically designed to support your needs as a professional developer and instructional technology expert.
    We are a professional community of leaders and learners representing districts in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland Counties. We are driven by instructional excellence, inspired by technology, and committed to collaborative practices.
    We focus on current issues and topics you face in your work every day, and this year, we return to a book study format: "The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development", authored by Elena Aguilar and Lori Cohen. The first 14 who commit to participating this year will receive a copy of the book at no charge.
    Registered participants will receive webinar instructions prior to session start.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    [Learning in the Age of AI: Level 2] Nurturing Academic Integrity in the Age of AI (Online, Self Paced)

    AI technology has brought forth transformative possibilities for teaching and learning. However, along with its benefits, AI also presents new challenges in maintaining academic integrity. This workshop is designed to equip educators with the ability to integrate AI strategies and tools while nurturing the fundamentals of authenticity, ethics, and originality.
    NOTE: This course may be taken as a standalone session, but it's also part of a learning pathway that can earn you a Level 2 Badge ("Classroom Integrator.") To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/lhric.org/lhriclearningpaths/learning-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence.


    This course is 100% online and will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course begins on October 10, and participants have until February 9, 2026 to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.

    LHRIC Model Schools utilizes the Schoology Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive a welcome message from your instructor with information on how your course works, what you can expect, how to get help along the way, and steps you need to take to enroll.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Veterans Day - LHRIC offices closed

    LHRIC - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center
  • Virtual/ Online event

    [Learning in the Age of AI: Level 2] Differentiate Instruction with AI

    Tailoring instruction to meet diverse learners in a classroom is challenging and time consuming but can yield results for students that are life altering and empowering. Finding the right mix of tools, strategies and resources will help teachers attain the goal of meeting the needs of all students in the classroom. Technology and Artificial Intelligence have done much to assist in this somewhat daunting task. In this course, participants will explore data-gathering tools to assess students' entry points to learning, explore instructional models and technology tools that foster differentiated instruction, and dive into AI tools that facilitate differentiation that help make the process much easier to accomplish.
    NOTE: This course may be taken as a standalone session, but it's also part of a learning pathway that can earn you a Level 2 Badge ("Classroom Integrator.") To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/lhric.org/lhriclearningpaths/learning-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence.

    This course is 100% online and will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course begins on October 14, 2025, and participants have until November 12 to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
    LHRIC Model Schools utilizes the Schoology Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive a welcome message from your instructor with information on how your course works, what you can expect, how to get help along the way, and steps you need to take to enroll.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • LHRIC 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY

    Frontline PLM and EEM User Group

    Frontline PLM & EEM Districts, please join us in person at the LHRIC for an exciting and informative User Group.

    Get ready to dive into a full day dedicated to enhancing your Frontline Education Professional Growth services. You'll have the chance to:

    • Hear directly from Frontline Education leaders, about what's new and what's ahead.
    • Explore the Professional Growth roadmap and see how it can empower your district's success.
    • Connect and network with colleagues from across your region, sharing ideas and best practices.
    • Leave energized and equipped with strategies to maximize your Professional Learning Management and Employee Evaluation Management services.

    Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your network, and elevate the way you leverage Frontline Education!

    Please bring a Laptop. Lunch will be provided by Frontline!

    REGISTER HERE >

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • VIRTUAL

    Extempore Vendor Spotlight

    Extempore: A Smarter Way to Assess

    Please join us virtually for an Engaging Learning Session hosted by Extempore and LHRIC.

    Looking for a powerful solution to elevate academic integrity and truly understand what your students know? Extempore is your all-in-one platform for dynamic, authentic assessment across World Languages, ELL programs, and STEAM.

    With Extempore, educators can:

    Host and manage assessments seamlessly
    Capture student responses via audio, video, or text
    Deliver personalized feedback aligned to rubrics
    Track progress and performance with real-time data
    Sync effortlessly with your LMS

    Extempore's multimedia prompts ensure that student responses reflect genuine learning–not memorization. Whether you're assessing speaking proficiency, comprehension, or creative thinking, Extempore empowers educators to focus on what matters most: student growth.

    Ready to transform assessment into insight? Discover how Extempore can support your instructional goals while maintaining academic integrity and promoting meaningful learning.

    Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registered participants the day before the event. If you are unable to attend, please sign up anyway, and we will send you a recording of the session.

    REGISTER HERE >

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    [Learning in the Age of AI: Level 2] Promoting Student Engagement and Academic Success with AI

    As AI continues to grow, teachers will need to understand the potential of this technology in education. By leveraging AI-driven insights and tools, teachers can create engaging learning experiences, cultivate a more inclusive classroom environment to increase achievement. Participants will gain insights into leveraging AI for adaptive learning, personalized feedback, scaffolds and extensions, empowering them to create inclusive and engaging learning environments where all learners thrive. During this two-part webinar, participants will explore ways to use AI in the classroom to enhance student engagement and academic success for all students. Participants can do the first part of the series or both. The second part will provide more depth and an opportunity to share with other participants.

    NOTE: This course may be taken as a standalone session, but it's also part of a learning pathway that can earn you a Level 2 Badge ("Classroom Integrator.") To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/lhric.org/lhriclearningpaths/learning-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence. Registered participants will receive webinar instructions prior to session start.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY 10528

    [LHRIC CS/STEAM Playdate Series] CS/STEAM Masterclass (K-8)

    Spend a day of learning with LHRIC staff and colleagues in our intensive six-hour CS/STEAM Masterclass. Interact with different instructional technology coaches and colleagues from across the region to unpack innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and leadership, and leave empowered to confidently shape the next generation of computational thinkers. Scheduled topics include:

    • How to bring and keep a spirit of joy and play in STEAM lessons and activities;
    • How to effectively transition students from block-based coding to syntax-based coding, and will this be a durable skill in the age of AI agents?
    • How to make the most of unplugged and non-screen-based learning.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual

    Mindex MTSS EDGE Vendor Spotlight - Virtual

    Please join us virtually for an Engaging Learning Session hosted by MTSS Edge and LHRIC.

    Discover how Mindex's MTSS Edge can transform the way your district manages student support. This one-hour overview introduces participants to a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) data tracking and analysis platform designed to simplify and enhance decision-making. MTSS Edge enables educators to identify and monitor skill deficits, visualize student data through intuitive graphs, and make confident, data-driven decisions. The platform supports the full MTSS process tracking universal screenings, goals, progress monitoring, interventions, meetings, and parent communications — all within a single, integrated solution. Participants will also learn how MTSS Edge streamlines administrative tasks such as generating student plans, letters, and reports, making it easier than ever to support student success.

    Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand the core features and benefits of MTSS Edge.
    • Explore how to track and analyze student data effectively
    • Learn how to manage MTSS workflows in one centralized platform
    • Discover tools for simplifying documentation and reporting

    REGISTER HERE >

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
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