BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:nysatenyacte2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com 2026 Annual NYACTE/NYSATE Conference//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T113000Z DTEND:20261021T123000Z SUMMARY:NYACTE Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:187e2cc6d0c4b364785f8ebfaafcc5e0 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/187e2cc6d0c4b364785f8ebfaafcc5e0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T113000Z DTEND:20261021T123000Z SUMMARY:NYSATE Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Red Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:eb935d92799534610bee70deccbecbeb URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/eb935d92799534610bee70deccbecbeb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T123000Z DTEND:20261022T020000Z SUMMARY:Coffee and Donuts DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:526bc5bc9154a982494ed4f90dc60d9a URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/526bc5bc9154a982494ed4f90dc60d9a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T123000Z DTEND:20261021T203000Z SUMMARY:Registration DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:97a18b48e3d46824d5207b7a01622f96 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/97a18b48e3d46824d5207b7a01622f96 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T133000Z DTEND:20261021T134500Z SUMMARY:Welcome DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:149b9eae6051e99073704201697dad42 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/149b9eae6051e99073704201697dad42 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:A Systems-Level Approach to Strengthening the Pipeline of Bilingual and Special Educators DESCRIPTION:This roundtable discussion examines a systems-level\, grant-funded \;initiative \;to \;address \;shortages of bilingual and special educators in New York City. Participants will explore strategies including cross-campus partnerships\, \;enrollment incentives\, and \;innovative \;certification \;programs \;designed to strengthen and diversify the \;educator \;pipeline. \; CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 16\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:fecdcaef52f299cbe051a4a55d35f2a9 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/fecdcaef52f299cbe051a4a55d35f2a9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Authentic assessment across generations: Aspiring social studies teachers teach in schools DESCRIPTION:To enable our preservice teachers to experience authentic assessment\, we ask them to create\, practice\, and teach a lesson in real middle and high school classrooms. During this transformative experience\, cooperating teachers and their students provide feedback and mentoring that promotes cross-generational learning. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 11\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:1b4d53e0d8cd5e8cd07b2f50af6829f7 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/1b4d53e0d8cd5e8cd07b2f50af6829f7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Complications of Agency: Fostering Critical Mentorship in Elementary Teacher Education Supervisor Programs DESCRIPTION:This autoethnographic study explores our work as four elementary teacher educators-supervisors as we \;navigate constraints and \;leverage \;anti-oppressive pedagogies to deepen critical mentorship practices within our university supervisor program. \;\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 15\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:32437dae156fac2108dbfab1f3cde41e URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/32437dae156fac2108dbfab1f3cde41e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Creative Animal Assisted Education to Boost Fifth Graders' Writing and Math DESCRIPTION:Through hermeneutic phenomenological analysis of data from creative therapy dog visits\, we examined the lived experiences of participating fifth graders and their teacher. The study shows three aspects of these visits: therapeutic\, learning through connection\, and joy.\n \;\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 2\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a614d7c221773ea18fe8cdbe48f89c7d URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/a614d7c221773ea18fe8cdbe48f89c7d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Effective Online Course Design in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Which course tools\, design approaches\, and instructional activities do students find most effective in online courses? The researchers sought to understand what discussion board designs and community-building strategies foster meaningful peer learning and what instructor approaches students find helpful in navigating AI integration constructively and ethically. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model and Community of Inquiry framework\, findings will guide evidence-based recommendations for online course design and instructor pedagogy while thoughtfully integrating emerging technologies.\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 13\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a47e60b89e3a90f7c50984b739085f43 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/a47e60b89e3a90f7c50984b739085f43 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:In-Service Educators’ Meaning-Making and Experiences with Mindful Outdoor Engagements DESCRIPTION:This study explores educators&rsquo\; meaning-making with Mindful Outdoor Engagements (MOEs) &ndash\; slow\, guided walks through forest spaces. In semi-structured interviews with educators participating in MOEs\, participants shared experiencing a deeper connection to nature\; using MOEs as a counter to technology saturation\; and supporting the development of social-emotional skills and environmental care. \;\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 7\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:0646533efc9c509d907b55c88a2d93ee URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/0646533efc9c509d907b55c88a2d93ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Infusing Disability Justice into General Education Teacher Preparation Programs DESCRIPTION:This study examines how infusing disability justice principles into a literacy methods course shaped general education teacher candidates&rsquo\; perceptions of disability\, ableism\, identity\, and advocacy. Findings suggest that disability justice can prepare general education candidates to view inclusion as a collective responsibility and improve candidates'\; confidence in working in inclusive classrooms.\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 3\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:89f3df9ffc2fdf8e843f2089d13e7192 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/89f3df9ffc2fdf8e843f2089d13e7192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Partnerships for Impact: Preparing Educators and Supporting Successful Student Transitions DESCRIPTION:Drawing on experience across both P&ndash\;12 and higher education settings\, including training and supervising teacher candidates in school-based placements\, the session highlights how strong partnerships between schools and educator preparation programs can enhance outcomes for students and strengthen the special education workforce. Participants will examine classroom-based applications of EBPs and learn how cross-generational collaboration among practicing educators\, mentor teachers\, and teacher candidates can support inclusive\, responsive instruction for diverse learners.\nThe presentation emphasizes professional learning across the educator career continuum&mdash\;from pre-service preparation through in-service practice&mdash\;and offers strategies for reimagining educator preparation to meet the needs of today'\;s and tomorrow'\;s classrooms. Attendees will leave with ready-to-implement tools\, resources\, and supervisory practices that support both student transition outcomes and the development of highly effective special educators.\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 8\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:44597e1fe5c49da8928525c0a6a51667 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/44597e1fe5c49da8928525c0a6a51667 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Preparing Teacher Candidates and Novice Teachers to Effectively Collaborate with ‘Seasoned’ Paraprofessionals DESCRIPTION:Teacher candidates often enter the classroom with little preparation about how to collaborate with paraeducators\, yet these individuals have important roles in instruction and classroom support. This proposed presentation seeks to evoke dialogue among participants about the challenges\, intergenerational issues\, and recommended strategies to address this important problem of practice.\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 14\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:94bd8823772157e0d14e6a670f1e1970 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/94bd8823772157e0d14e6a670f1e1970 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Reimagining Early Field Experiences for Pre-Service Teachers: A Multimodal Approach to Student-Centered Enrichment Teaching Experiences DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores Cardinal Classroom\, an online synchronous early field experience for pre-service teachers. Participants will learn how enrichment-based virtual instruction supports authentic clinical practice\, culturally responsive teaching\, reflective learning\, and technology integration while fostering elementary student engagement and expanding flexible field experience opportunities within teacher preparation programs. \;\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 12\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c7380774a9f4d0856d1796fe555e72f0 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/c7380774a9f4d0856d1796fe555e72f0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Reimagining Educator Preparation: Promoting Cross-Generational Relationships through Effective Implementation of Restorative and Community Circles DESCRIPTION:Restorative and community circles foster cross-generational relationships that strengthen well-being\, communication\, and problem-solving skills. Research highlights increased student voice\, stronger relationships\, and enhanced respect\, empathy\, and accountability among members. Findings reinforce the need to reimagine teacher preparation to emphasize relational\, community-building practices that promote belonging and acceptance in today’s classrooms. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 10\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:77fa90dfc850ce4af1192b6e888e6741 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/77fa90dfc850ce4af1192b6e888e6741 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Reimagining Educator Preparation: Sustaining Special Educators through Systemic Approaches to Self-Care and Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Reimagining educator preparation requires expanding beyond instructional competence to include systemic supports for special educator well-being and career sustainability. This presentation explores how humanistic\, trauma-informed frameworks and coordinated preparation-to-practice systems can reduce burnout and attrition. Emphasis is placed on embedding resilience\, reflective practice\, and organizational supports across pre-service preparation\, induction\, and ongoing professional development.\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 9\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:94c16d5627a676df7160472753da73b8 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/94c16d5627a676df7160472753da73b8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Teaching Writing Through Zines: Multimodal Approaches to Modeling Composing\, Collaboration and Voice DESCRIPTION:I focus my presentation briefly on the pedagogical literature surrounding Zines but I  \;center mostly on the process by which I introduce zine-making to my new secondary ELA teachers\, highlighting particular tools I use to do so: how-to zine videos from teenagers themselves\, pre-writing and visual composing strategies\, stepsheets\, gallery walks and single-point rubrics. I will also show examples of both the collaborative Zine and the individual Zines new teachers made. Starting out as new teachers with their adolescent students so entrenched in the digital realm\, I hoped to get us writing together by emphasizing key structures vital to the composing process\, which hands-on zine-making makes evident. \;\nThroughout the course\, we focus on questions of student voice and its relationship to the visual (Thomsen\, 2014) as well as the multimodal and multigeneric (Early\, 2022). The zine is one way we think through these questions as the new teachers consider not only what their voice might sound like but what it might look like on the page. The focus on zines\, in addition to introducing teachers to a less common classroom genre\, allows us to consider the important balance in writing instruction between process and product\, including attention to writing as making. \;\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 6\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:3e07a97aec466a99f1cbc1acdc261319 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/3e07a97aec466a99f1cbc1acdc261319 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Unlearning the Algorithm: Changing Views Around Mathematics Pedagogy Through Methods Coursework DESCRIPTION:This session aims brings a generational perspective of mathematics learning in the elementary classroom. The goal of the session is to explore and extrapolate how mathematical thinking of an elementary teacher candidate changed after taking a mathematics pedagogy course. The teacher candidate will explain activities they engaged in during the course which expanded their views of what mathematics can be in a classroom and reflect on personal narratives about their changing ideas comparing how math is and can be taught.  \;The session will share ideas for re-humanizing mathematics as a subject within the elementary classroom. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 1\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:37855930b7e38e12a09a29336ab87c7c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/37855930b7e38e12a09a29336ab87c7c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Unlocking Preparedness: Children with Autism and School Safety Drills DESCRIPTION:Effective emergency preparedness for children with autism may require individualization and educator training. This presentation will share outcomes from a professional development on designing and implementing fire and lockdown drill interventions and their social validity. Practical implications for improving training\, implementation and preparedness in special education environments will be presented.\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 4\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d8d8e969cc37c0d65951a53187455a91 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/d8d8e969cc37c0d65951a53187455a91 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T142500Z SUMMARY:Where Do We Start? Building a Practical Assessment Plan DESCRIPTION:This interactive session guides educators through a practical\, step-by-step process for developing a meaningful and manageable assessment plan. Designed especially for new assessment coordinators and program leaders\, the session focuses on moving from fragmented data collection to a coherent system that informs decision-making.\n CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 5\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d00162396b15e2cca8ccb93f87e8c048 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/d00162396b15e2cca8ccb93f87e8c048 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T152000Z SUMMARY:When and Why Teacher Candidates Use Technology and Their Perceptions of Its Impact on Student Engagement DESCRIPTION:We report on a small scale study examining how teacher candidates and recent graduates make instructional decisions about the use of technology in their lessons and how they perceive the impact of these instructional choices on student engagement. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a643c5ff8ef91dad15e2c70da6ca8228 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/a643c5ff8ef91dad15e2c70da6ca8228 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T152000Z SUMMARY:Bridges\, Voices\, and Change: Teacher Learning Through Dialogue with Multilingual Partners and Multimodal Reflection DESCRIPTION:This study explores how mainstream teachers develop understandings of multilingual learners through sustained dialogue with multilingual partners. Findings show shifts toward asset-based conceptions of identity and teaching\, supported by reflective and visual data\, highlighting dialogue and multimodal reflection as tools for transformative teacher learning. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Red Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:23307aaa796a6e6c013c35077accb89a URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/23307aaa796a6e6c013c35077accb89a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T152000Z SUMMARY:Embodying the Framework: A Conceptual Model for Isomorphic UDL Design in Educator Preparation DESCRIPTION:This presentation outlines a conceptual framework for the "isomorphic modeling" of UDL and multimodality in teacher preparation. By philosophically restructuring coursework to integrate intentional spatial layouts\, tactile elements\, and flexible digital assessment pathways\, faculty create a living laboratory that models authentic\, inclusive design for future educators. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Estate Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c03fff701ccb9fc184364551251e74ff URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/c03fff701ccb9fc184364551251e74ff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T152000Z SUMMARY:From Paraprofessional to Teacher: Exploring Identity Development and Building Pathways Through a University-District Partnership DESCRIPTION:This paper examines a “grow-your-own" teacher preparation program initiative designed to address teacher shortages by supporting paraprofessionals transitioning to certified teachers. Focusing on areas such as program design\, partnerships\, and identity development\, this study highlights how flexible\, practice-based pathways can increase access to teacher preparation while strengthening it. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Orenda Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4d24911245121b9462cd7b4021347458 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/4d24911245121b9462cd7b4021347458 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T152000Z SUMMARY:Game On! Exploring the Portrait of a Graduate Through Multimodal Innovation and Learning Across Generations DESCRIPTION:Game On! Exploring the Portrait of a Graduate Through Multimodal Innovation and Learning Across Generations invites participants into an immersive\, gamified learning experience. Through collaborative challenges\, digital engagement\, and experiential learning\, educator preparation faculty explore practical approaches for integrating the Portrait of a Graduate competencies into curriculum\, assessment\, clinical practice\, and professional learning. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Sun Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5f1d3c298f35dc3b397efb08812e286f URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/5f1d3c298f35dc3b397efb08812e286f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T152000Z SUMMARY:Generating Multimodal Opportunities for Teaching and Learning with Teacher Candidates DESCRIPTION:Using a teacher inquiry method\, we present the results of our investigation as to how candidates in teacher education integrated multimodal theory and practices into program assignments. One hundred ten candidates (N=110) participating in three sections of a graduate literacy course served as the data source for the inquiry. Our inquiry’s purpose was to investigate the candidates’ beliefs about the efficacy of multimodal compositions in classroom teaching\, and the extent to which they used artificial intelligence tools when completing them. We required candidates to complete three multimodal projects using conventional and/or AI supported composition strategies. \;When analyzing the data\, we prepared a frequency count to determine the percentage of hand-composed versus AI-produced artifacts for each multimodal project\, and we conducted a thematic analysis of their written reflections and online discussion posts to identify recurring patterns and themes about the use of multimodal compositions. \;Results of our inquiry revealed that the candidates enthusiastically endorsed the use of multimodal compositions in classroom teaching\, and they believed that such practices to be particularly effective and inclusive when teaching emergent bilingual students and students with reading difficulties. Candidates also expressed concern that multimodal compositions might foster an overemphasis on the product of student compositions rather than the processes involved when learning new concepts and skills. We conclude by asserting that by employing \;multimodal forms of expression in classroom teaching\, our candidates will be better able to support and advance their students’ learning. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Garden Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8ec04bb4805291008bcba7898c2575fe URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/8ec04bb4805291008bcba7898c2575fe END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T152000Z SUMMARY:Hi\, I am Your Teacher and I have a Similar Diagnosis to You: Digital Storytelling with Neurodivergent Educators DESCRIPTION:This paper explores the strategies that disabled educators use to sustain their own disability identities and support disabled and nondisabled youth. Findings from semi-structured interviews suggest that despite ongoing ableism disabled educators leverage their understanding of the social\, cultural\, and medical aspects of disability in non-stigmatizing teaching practices. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Geyser Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:3b865069ed246d7f00bb2e35d8b3d6ca URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/3b865069ed246d7f00bb2e35d8b3d6ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T152000Z SUMMARY:Lost in Translation: Closing the Disciplinary Literacy Gap in Secondary Educator Preparation DESCRIPTION:With New York’s Science of Reading mandate reshaping educator preparation\, secondary EPPs face urgent questions about disciplinary literacy — yet methods courses may not be prepared to meet them. Drawing on adolescent literacy research and a science methods and literacy collaboration this presentation examines this gap\, offering a practical response model. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Coesa Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:86df6507f022d2248a4e7103327754cf URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/86df6507f022d2248a4e7103327754cf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T143000Z DTEND:20261021T152000Z SUMMARY:Preparing Educators Who Thrive: The Four Pillars of Emotional Regulation\, Mindset\, Identity\, and Habits DESCRIPTION:This interactive  \;workshop explores how educator preparation programs can better prepare future  \;educators for the realities of today's classrooms by developing four  \;foundational pillars: emotional regulation\, mindset\, identity\, and habits.  \;While teacher candidates receive extensive training in instructional  \;practices and content knowledge\, many are not explicitly taught the internal  \;skills needed to navigate uncertainty\, manage challenges\, and sustain  \;long-term success in the profession.Participants will examine how these four  \;pillars influence educator effectiveness\, resilience\, confidence\, and  \;well-being. Through reflection activities\, discussion\, and practical tools\,  \;attendees will explore strategies that can be integrated into coursework\,  \;clinical experiences\, mentoring\, and supervision. The workshop draws on  \;experiences from K–12 teaching\, instructional coaching\, educator preparation\,  \;and transformational coaching to provide a practical framework that supports  \;both educator development and retention.Participants will leave with  \;actionable strategies and a framework they can immediately apply to better  \;prepare future educators to thrive in an increasingly complex educational  \;landscape. \n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nNo advance  \;preparation is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook\,  \;laptop\, or device for reflection and note-taking.The facilitator will provide  \;a workshop packet that includes the Four Pillars Framework\, guided reflection  \;questions\, educator-preparation scenarios\, the Emotional Zoom-Out Tool\, the  \;Circumstance → Thought → Emotion → Action → Result (CTEAR) coaching model\,  \;and implementation worksheets. These handouts are designed to support active  \;participation during the workshop and serve as resources that attendees can  \;immediately adapt for educator preparation\, mentoring\, supervision\, and  \;professional learning settings.Participants are also encouraged to bring  \;examples of challenges they have observed in teacher candidates\, novice educators\,  \;or educator preparation programs. These examples will be used during  \;reflection\, discussion\, and application activities throughout the  \;session.Attendees will leave with completed handouts\, practical tools\, and an  \;action plan for implementing the Four Pillars Framework within their own  \;professional context. CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a0e5a1375d6b95ee5b438ea6532addd5 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/a0e5a1375d6b95ee5b438ea6532addd5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T153000Z DTEND:20261021T162000Z SUMMARY:Bridging the P-20 Divide: A 10-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Regional Teacher Preparedness and Multimodal Innovation DESCRIPTION:The panel presents a 10-year longitudinal study evaluating teacher preparedness and hiring trends across the Mid-Hudson region. Presenters share how K-12 and higher education institutions leverage regional employer data to adjust curriculum\, apply resources\, enhance teacher induction programs\, and develop innovative partnerships to address localized educator shortages. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Orenda Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2bf057c6b8bb77964a4204d078528e2b URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/2bf057c6b8bb77964a4204d078528e2b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T153000Z DTEND:20261021T162000Z SUMMARY:Critically Reading Multimodal Mohawk Stories in the Fifth-Grade Literacy Classroom DESCRIPTION:This presentation shares how a cross-disciplinary team designed and implemented multimodal 5th grade lessons analyzing films about Haudenosaunee histories and stories. Findings suggest instruction influenced student awareness of Indigenous representation (e.g. noticing absence of Indigenous culture) and development of critical multimodal literacy skills (e.g. considering a storyteller’s identity). CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:666852acc52fadf43da2a1757754beea URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/666852acc52fadf43da2a1757754beea END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T153000Z DTEND:20261021T162000Z SUMMARY:Becoming Radically Empathetic Reviewers and Co-editors: Narrative Vignettes of our Lived Experiences DESCRIPTION:We will share examples of feedback that we have received and given as reviewers and co-editors to problematize how these services are overlooked and made invisible. Rather than treating these roles as boxes to check off of a service checklist\, we envision a professional development-forward and humane\, radically empathetic approach. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Red Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:174cc4ed58492aa09315039a81f9a54f URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/174cc4ed58492aa09315039a81f9a54f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T153000Z DTEND:20261021T162000Z SUMMARY:Can My Child Be Bilingual?”: Teacher Candidates’ Responses to Parent Concerns About Disability and Bilingualism in Clinical Simulations DESCRIPTION:This study examines how 27 teacher candidates navigate and reflect on a clinical simulation that surfaces misconceptions whether children with disabilities can and should be bilingual. Preliminary findings of the simulations and written reflections suggest candidates generally challenged deficit language ideologies and encouraged families to continue using home languages. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Geyser Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:fe8260cf47ed1b8a4d7217bd5542ce4d URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/fe8260cf47ed1b8a4d7217bd5542ce4d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T153000Z DTEND:20261021T162000Z SUMMARY:Collaborating across Time Zones to Integrate AI Literacy in Teacher Education DESCRIPTION:How do we help preservice teachers make responsible decisions about AI while keeping human connection at the center? This presentation shares a cross-institution collaboration that engaged candidates from Washington and New York in exploring AI tools\, examining ethical implications\, and developing discipline-specific frameworks in order to build necessary AI literacy. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Sun Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:75122a4ecb32185ec8363fcdef1e4b83 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/75122a4ecb32185ec8363fcdef1e4b83 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T153000Z DTEND:20261021T162000Z SUMMARY:Finding Intersections: Integrating the Science of Reading\, Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies\, and NYSTCE Preparation into Literacy Assignments DESCRIPTION:This presentation discusses the development of a multi-pronged multimodal  \;literacy assignment which provides Teacher Candidates (TCs) with practice in developing and carrying out phonics assignments consistent with the Science of Reading while at the same time providing TCs with opportunities to incorporate culturally sustaining methodologies in their strategy use as well to practice the types of phonics strategies and written format TCs will encounter on the CST constructed response. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Estate Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a9b1c6bd84a7d4a6a8631d1db4e968ad URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/a9b1c6bd84a7d4a6a8631d1db4e968ad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T153000Z DTEND:20261021T162000Z SUMMARY:Letters from veteran to novice special education teachers: Reflexive thematic analysis on the motivational contours to starting and staying with the profession DESCRIPTION:Presentation shares empirical study where veteran special education teachers (SETs) with ≤ 5 years of experience drafted letters to a novice SET. In doing so\, the study sought to examine: (a) what motivated veteran SETs as they started out\; (b) what continued to motivate veteran SETs to stay in the field\; and (c) what motivational strategies/advice veterans tend to use. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Coesa Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ed85c88a428748e5f1ae9811383217c3 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/ed85c88a428748e5f1ae9811383217c3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T153000Z DTEND:20261021T162000Z SUMMARY:Teacher identity in a time of significant change: Telling stories through social media DESCRIPTION:The profession of teaching is changing at an unprecedented speed. Teachers are tasked with adapting to a changing technological and instructional landscape\, increased mental health concerns of students\, and politicization of their work\; understanding the ways in which teachers conceptualize their professional identities can help to address persistent challenges such as teacher retention and aligning teacher education with the current context of teaching. This presentation describes findings from a mixed-methods study investigating how teachers construct and express their professional identity through Instagram posts. The methodology combines qualitative content analysis of Instagram posts with focus group discussions to provide rich\, contextualized data on teacher professional identity development. Turning to Instagram as a source of information about teachers’ professional identities reflects the ubiquitous nature of social media in the lives of teachers\, yet the approach and questions are novel because most social media research about teachers has focused on the ways in which they adopt tools or learn new instructional techniques. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Garden Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:84898d14d6a3748e0b81006c521b8943 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/84898d14d6a3748e0b81006c521b8943 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T153000Z DTEND:20261021T162000Z SUMMARY:The New Teacher Pipeline - Statewide Recruitment Trends\, Candidate Motivations\, and Implications for EPPs DESCRIPTION:This interactive session combines a data presentation with facilitated discussion and open consultation. The first portion of the session will present findings from TeachNY's statewide recruitment efforts between April 2024 and August 2025. Participants will review trends related to candidate demographics\, pathway interests\, motivations for pursuing teaching\, barriers to entry\, and the program features most valued by prospective educators.The presentation will also examine how TeachNY's multimodal recruitment model—including digital outreach\, individualized coaching\, webinars\, online resources\, and strategic partnerships—supports candidates across generations and career stages.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nParticipants will receive:\nA summary handout of key statewide recruitment findings from TeachNY's April 2024–August 2025 data.\nVisual representations of candidate trends\, motivations\, barriers\, and pathway preferences.\nExamples of multimodal recruitment strategies utilized by TeachNY.\nResource links to TeachNY tools and supports available to aspiring educators and partner institutions.\nContact information for continued collaboration and consultation following the conference.\nPresentation slides will be designed for accessibility and will include data visualizations\, key findings\, and discussion prompts. \nDigital materials will be made available to participants following the session to support continued application and discussion within their institutions. CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2abafa7e57f897dfa140976ffcf4c0ac URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/2abafa7e57f897dfa140976ffcf4c0ac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T162000Z DTEND:20261021T173000Z SUMMARY:Lunch Wednesday DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2841a1c84f68db086817077ca7faf407 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/2841a1c84f68db086817077ca7faf407 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T164000Z DTEND:20261021T172000Z SUMMARY:Plenary Wednesday DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:32be924f7837e527f1d55722740b0ba0 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/32be924f7837e527f1d55722740b0ba0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:“Navigating Whiteness”: Teacher Candidate Meaning-Making of Social Identities and Teacher Preparation Barriers DESCRIPTION:This paper presents findings from a mixed-methods research project to learn more about how pre-service teachers in a PWI make meaning of barriers and opportunities experienced within their teacher education. Utilizing critical whiteness theory\, we seek to understand how participants articulate their social identities as they narrate navigating those experiences. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 4\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:cadce8fdd8db463ac9e2e53bc8b06f55 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/cadce8fdd8db463ac9e2e53bc8b06f55 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:AI in Teacher Preparation Programs--The Good\, The Bad and The Ugly DESCRIPTION:AI is a presence in life today.  \;The use of AI in schools is both a blessing and a curse.  \;Our presentation will present the good\, the bad and the ugly aspects of AI in the classroom and how we are preparing Candidates to use the positive aspects\, mitigate the negative aspects and to be reflective users of AI to ensure that students are not being harmed by the use of AI. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 12\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9060d7bc63eefd82dbdd548e03d63137 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/9060d7bc63eefd82dbdd548e03d63137 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Art Trauma Therapy & Civics Engagement: Remembering 9/11 DESCRIPTION:This project is a collaboration with the 9/11 Museum and Memorial\, Bronx Community College/CUNY\, and 4 secondary social studies teachers (NYC public schools) who will attend professional development sessions. They will analyze and implement resources from the Library of Congress Sept. 11 Digital Archive: \;http://911digitalarchive.org \;and the 9/11 Museum & Memorial. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 2\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:810221d4ee02470741cc07ccd2e30334 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/810221d4ee02470741cc07ccd2e30334 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Building Bridges to Support Teacher Leadership through Mentoring DESCRIPTION:This roundtable discussion showcases a mentoring program whereby \;alumni from a graduate program in early childhood special education are brought back to the university to serve as mentors to teacher candidates who are completing their graduate training and beginning their first year of teaching. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 16\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9cf8672f03456089aef8089662f8267e URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/9cf8672f03456089aef8089662f8267e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:But I Don’t Want to be Chair: How Reluctance Can Be Used to Frame Problem Solving in Educational Leadership DESCRIPTION:How can reluctance be a model for problem solving? This presentation will explore the Reluctant to Lead (RtL) model as a frame for problem solving in a university education. The first-year experience of a reluctant department chair will create the backdrop to explore the usefulness of this model.    CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 3\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e10024a963549fa0ab4159a2f4717731 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/e10024a963549fa0ab4159a2f4717731 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Eliciting Student Thinking During Junior Practicum DESCRIPTION:This session will share how an undergraduate teacher candidate designed a task to examine elementary students’ mathematical thinking. The teacher candidate will explain the process of engaging in this high leverage teaching practice\, from formulating questions and encouraging multimodal engagement\, to listening to student responses and interpreting the student thinking. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 8\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:991fb5e99a9601bc212564f02d6f3dc2 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/991fb5e99a9601bc212564f02d6f3dc2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Enhancing Pedagogical Impact through Multimedia Integration DESCRIPTION:At this roundtable\, findings will be shared from a research literature review on the strategic shift from traditional\, text-centric instruction to a multimedia-rich learning environment. By leveraging diverse media formats\, educators can optimize cognitive processing\, reduce learning barriers\, and foster deeper student engagement. This approach is grounded in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework\, specifically utilizing Multiple Means of Engagement to meet the diverse needs of modern learners. As classrooms become more diverse\, educators need to meet the needs of all learners through multiple instructional practices. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 5\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a5604e09f0b95ae0bc4a65ec68dc53e5 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/a5604e09f0b95ae0bc4a65ec68dc53e5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Enhancing Student Voice in Special Education Classroom DESCRIPTION:Student voice and student engagement in special education classrooms are often limited. In many classrooms\, teachers remain at the center of instruction by providing directions\, while students primarily serve as receivers of information. This study examined the impact of professional learning on student voice and engagement in a 12:1:1 high school special education setting. Four teachers participated in a pre-assessment survey about student voice in the classroom and indicated their interest in receiving training. Three modes of presentation were offered: visual aids\, video modeling\, and professional development. Teachers selected different modes for training: one selected video modeling\, one selected visual supports\, and two selected professional development. Pre-assessment data were collected through teacher observations using the Danielson rubric\, and post-assessment data were collected after the intervention. Teachers who selected modeling and professional development improved their instructional practices and student engagement ratings by two points\, while the teacher who selected visual aids improved by one point. Overall\, the results suggest that student engagement improved following the intervention. Limitations of the study include the small sample size and the relationship between the evaluator and the teachers. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 6\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:64a80ff1e03c68ecd4d998e3eb73d5c3 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/64a80ff1e03c68ecd4d998e3eb73d5c3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Fostering Community in Online Teaching and Learning DESCRIPTION:Facilitators of the round table will share techniques and tools to foster community and student engagement in online spaces\, encourage participants to share their experiences\, and create a space for conversations about the complexities of artificial intelligence in teacher preparation. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 11\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:3df2a10abb1ca2f90cc6f8fb47a36df5 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/3df2a10abb1ca2f90cc6f8fb47a36df5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Integrating Generative AI in Teacher Education: Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions and Pedagogical Decision-Making DESCRIPTION:This qualitative case study explores preservice social studies teachers’ engagement in an instructional intervention designed to foster critical evaluation of AI-generated lesson materials. Findings indicate that participants valued AI for efficiency and ease of use but preferred human-generated materials due to concerns about academic rigor\, personalization\, and pedagogical effectiveness. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 7\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:0c9477cd6991a9d20a9afa897172041c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/0c9477cd6991a9d20a9afa897172041c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Launching a Faculty Center for Online Teaching and Learning DESCRIPTION:The Center for Online Teaching and Learning (COTL) at Bank Street Graduate School of Education embodies Bank Street’s progressive philosophy\, which supports innovative teaching and learning online. The presenters will highlight and offer how professional development is evolving as a collaborative endeavor among colleagues. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 9\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:71abfa33f7a0a9f2add3f237f7b0aaf9 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/71abfa33f7a0a9f2add3f237f7b0aaf9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Leveraging Interactive Notebooks to Support Learning and Engagement DESCRIPTION:This session examines Interactive Notebooks (INBs) as a multimodal\, personalized learning tool that blends course content with student-generated sketches and reflections. INBs promote engagement\, organization\, and retention while modeling scaffolded\, active learning for preservice teachers (PSTs). Participants will explore classroom examples and strategies for integrating paper and digital formats across disciplines. \; CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 1\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:45f94a93c247ea085017266f577b74e9 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/45f94a93c247ea085017266f577b74e9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Preparing Teachers to Implement Data Driven Instruction using Single Case Design Methodologies DESCRIPTION:Preparing early career teachers to implement evidence-based practices with rigor and fidelity can seem overwhelming. We will share a structured nine-step\, data-based decision-making model that prepares teachers to implement\, monitor and evaluate the impact of their interventions using single-case designs. We will highlight the feasibility and social validity of this work and how “practice” can inform “research”. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 13\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b0309f99695b38f672092126b0e0dfc0 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/b0309f99695b38f672092126b0e0dfc0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Raising the Bar in Teacher Preparation Through Performance-Based Clinical Practice DESCRIPTION:The Touro GSE Office of Clinical Practice began a comprehensive review of data collected from school leaders\, cooperating teachers\, clinical supervisors\, and teacher candidates. The findings sparked a reimagined clinical practice based on a performance-based model emphasizing the ability to teach\, respond to diverse student needs\, and positively impact learning outcomes. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 15\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:67b12d49f6d14f715c1e22328e6a47c9 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/67b12d49f6d14f715c1e22328e6a47c9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:Special Education Teachers' Usage and Co-creations with AI DESCRIPTION:Teachers’ roles are continuously evolving\, reflecting shifts in educational paradigms and societal expectations. While teachers remain central to student learning outcomes and curriculum delivery\, they increasingly face challenges\, such as teacher burnout. Could artificial intelligence (AI) alleviate teacher burnout? The presentation will discuss research that investigated the possibilities of innovative and inclusive education by exploring how free AI tools can support special education teachers. Findings will offer valuable insights into effective instructional strategies using emerging technologies\, helping to inform teacher training and professional development initiatives. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 10\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8a715cfc65a35986cd226e9b404feccb URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/8a715cfc65a35986cd226e9b404feccb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T174000Z DTEND:20261021T180500Z SUMMARY:What Do We Do When the Mentor Teachers Are Gone? One Rural College's Rethinking of K-12 Partnerships DESCRIPTION:How can a rural educator preparation program sustain reciprocal K-12 partnerships when mentor teacher shortages make traditional student teaching placements in local school districts scarce? This roundtable presents one college's response: a course-embedded clinical model organized around preparation\, site visits\, and guided reflections. Grounded in reciprocity and third space theory\, the model creates repeated\, intentional points of contact among candidates\, faculty\, teachers\, and principals\, even (or despite) when full student teaching placements are unavailable locally. Emerging findings suggest this flexible approach sustains relationships\, supports rural schools facing staffing constraints\, and functions as an early workforce-development strategy. Attendees will leave with a practical model adaptable to placement-limited contexts and will be invited to share their own partnership strategies from rural and other settings. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 14\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4b9a6f01ff17612c6330bb940a2187a4 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/4b9a6f01ff17612c6330bb940a2187a4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T181500Z DTEND:20261021T190500Z SUMMARY:FACTS DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Geyser Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c3b6b28b7590a5018d0ba8a452fed851 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/c3b6b28b7590a5018d0ba8a452fed851 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T181500Z DTEND:20261021T190500Z SUMMARY:Policy Shifts and Accreditation Strategies: Finding Balance in a Changing Landscape (CAEP Presentation) DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore the CAEP accreditation process\, emphasizing flexibility\, strength\, and balance. Attendees will learn how to adapt to shifting state and federal policies\, build strong assessment systems\, and maintain equilibrium across standards. Practical strategies for addressing standards will be shared. CATEGORIES:ACCREDITATION LOCATION:Garden Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:f1ebeb20b529361d039b027de90cb0ad URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/f1ebeb20b529361d039b027de90cb0ad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T181500Z DTEND:20261021T190500Z SUMMARY:Using Asset and Needs Assessments to Improve Educator Preparation in Reading DESCRIPTION:Using qualitative interviews and grounded theory analysis of community asset and needs assessments\, this presentation examines how the perspectives of students\, families\, and educators can inform reading instruction and educator preparation. Findings demonstrate the value of intergenerational collaboration in strengthening school-university partnerships and preparing responsive literacy educators. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:474ca83edb0be199a89337f7d40f92af URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/474ca83edb0be199a89337f7d40f92af END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T181500Z DTEND:20261021T190500Z SUMMARY:Fostering preservice teachers’ cultural responsiveness through multimedia experiences DESCRIPTION:This presentation showcases a multimedia-infused\, learner-centered undergraduate course designed to prepare preservice teachers for diverse secondary classrooms. Using a mixed-methods\, pretest-intervention-posttest design\, it demonstrates how structured\, collaborative analysis of multimodal case studies bridges the gap between abstract psychological concepts and practical\, culturally responsive pedagogical lesson delivery. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Estate Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d9718e8a5610b22dd13cc819bcac785c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/d9718e8a5610b22dd13cc819bcac785c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T181500Z DTEND:20261021T190500Z SUMMARY:Language and Nonnative English Speaking Teachers and Learners of Mathematics DESCRIPTION:The interconnectedness of language and mathematics is explained through linguistic and cognitive theories. Examples from a middle school textbook illustrate the opacity of mathematical language\, and an interactive approach is proposed to break it down. Recommendations urge teacher preparation programs to integrate language and diversity in mathematics education curriculum. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Red Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:1b75e0ab9c791f2be9cf06012c029514 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/1b75e0ab9c791f2be9cf06012c029514 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T181500Z DTEND:20261021T190500Z SUMMARY:Not All Play Is Equal: The Importance of Child-Directed Free Play for Socio-Emotional Development in an Age of Rising Mental Health Concerns DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this presentation is to focus on the unique benefits of free play with open-ended materials in childhood. This is important given the fact that children have limited opportunities for free play in and outside of school (Gray\, 2011\; Yang et al.\, 2025). I utilize research collected through observations of free play at a nature-based early childhood program\, coupled with the CASEL framework (2020)\, to demonstrate how free play is positioned to foster self-awareness\, self-management\, responsible decision making\, social awareness\, and relationship skills. I explain why focusing on socio-emotional wellbeing is critical in today's mental health landscape (CDC\, 2024\; WHO\, 2025). CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Coesa Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b6bd6009c677dbe41f30486e84a5a9a9 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/b6bd6009c677dbe41f30486e84a5a9a9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T181500Z DTEND:20261021T190500Z SUMMARY:Promoting Intentional Leadership in Special Education Teacher Preparation DESCRIPTION:This session identifies ways to support development of professional dispositions that enable candidates in teacher education programs to assume leadership roles in their future work as special educators. Research will be shared and participants will discuss ways that teacher preparation programs can intentionally infuse leadership into their special education coursework. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Orenda Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:16d679e43e9fc2ed0c34c265aec97953 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/16d679e43e9fc2ed0c34c265aec97953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T181500Z DTEND:20261021T190500Z SUMMARY:Leading the Path Toward Teaching and Learning Through the Inclusion of Emerging AI Technologies DESCRIPTION:This 50-minute\, hands-on workshop immerses participants in a practice-based leadership preparation experience powered by emerging AI tools. Drawing on a leadership pipeline model aligned to PSEL\, facilitators guide participants through a structured simulation of instructional supervision and feedback\, a guided exploration of AI-driven data tools for decision-making\, and a collaborative design activity focused on building or refining inclusive\, multimodal preparation resources. The session culminates in the creation of a personalized Leadership Development Plan (LDP) that participants take home as a ready-to-use planning artifact. Throughout\, facilitators model intergenerational dialogue — positioning participants as both learners and knowledge-holders\, drawing on their varied career experiences to enrich the collective conversation about what effective\, equitable leadership preparation looks like now and in the future.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nParticipants are encouraged to bring:\nA laptop\, tablet\, or smartphone (required for AI tool exploration in Phase 3)\nAn example of a current instructional supervision or leadership development resource from their program or district (used during the resource critique activity in Phase 3)\nA copy of or familiarity with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) — a digital link will be provided at the session \n\nFacilitators will provide:\nPrinted and digital copies of the Leadership Development Plan (LDP) template\nSimulation scenario packets (printed\, differentiated by school context)\nQR code linking to the full digital resource library including AI tools\, simulation frameworks\, and reference list\nAccess to a shared digital annotation and documentation platform for group activities CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Sun Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:421009dc155a6608b644b14758f2e601 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/421009dc155a6608b644b14758f2e601 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T181500Z DTEND:20261021T190500Z SUMMARY:Multimodal by Design\, Not by Default: Enhancing Instructional Practice DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop focuses on improving instructional design through multimodal approaches. Participants will review examples and apply a framework to revise their own lesson or activity. The session includes collaboration and `feedback.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nLaptop or tablet\; Existing lesson or activity (participants can utilize samples if they do not have one available). CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:7c0f34a84bcfb9e2ef73663d6a0bab4a URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/7c0f34a84bcfb9e2ef73663d6a0bab4a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T191500Z DTEND:20261021T200500Z SUMMARY:Connecting the Dots: Innovative Supports for Improving Candidate Success DESCRIPTION:Join Pearson for a discussion on innovative approaches that support educator preparation programs and teacher candidate outcomes. Explore the latest NYSTCE updates\, including NYSTCE Flex\, Results Analyzer®\, Right Start\, and other candidate support resources designed to enhance preparation\, access\, and success.\n\nLearn how data-informed decision making\, flexible pathways\, and evolving preparation models can help programs strengthen candidate readiness and continuous improvement efforts. Attendees will leave with practical strategies\, actionable resources\, and new ideas to support diverse candidates in today's changing educational landscape.\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Geyser Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:7fcf8be270bed054727e9f293260af69 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/7fcf8be270bed054727e9f293260af69 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T191500Z DTEND:20261021T200500Z SUMMARY:AAQEP Presentation DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:ACCREDITATION LOCATION:Garden Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:fce67bcd0acedcb13756e1966c9f241b URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/fce67bcd0acedcb13756e1966c9f241b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T191500Z DTEND:20261021T200500Z SUMMARY:Constructing Alternative Pathways to Teacher Certification: Opening Doors Through P-20 Partnerships DESCRIPTION:This panel explores how the Central NY Alternative Teacher Certification Program utilizes P-20 partnerships to provide flexible online programing and candidate support to enable access to teacher certification for TAs and substitute teachers. It highlights how P-20 systems are critical to creating these pathways to teacher certification for nontraditional candidates. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Orenda Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:070628e550b9dfc8f762f45af8731687 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/070628e550b9dfc8f762f45af8731687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T191500Z DTEND:20261021T200500Z SUMMARY:Future School Leaders: A BOCES-Higher Ed Partnership Building Strong\, Context-Embedded Leaders a regionally responsive program DESCRIPTION:This panel presentation explores a partnership between Bank Street Graduate School of Education and Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES to strengthen educational leader preparation. Grounded in progressive pedagogy\, authentic fieldwork\, and regional context\, the collaboration prepares aspiring leaders to advance equity\, innovation\, reflective practice\, and responsive leadership in changing suburban communities. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Coesa Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d91fca4bdc01c217c63a5fc7e7f68f44 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/d91fca4bdc01c217c63a5fc7e7f68f44 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T191500Z DTEND:20261021T200500Z SUMMARY:Creating a Community of Practice to Design Lessons for Wonder & Engagement in the Science Practices in K-5 classrooms DESCRIPTION:Despite adopting science standards ten years ago\, elementary educators continue to struggle to engage their students in deep science learning. Solving this persistent problem requires an innovative approach. By utilizing a community of practice we created a space for K-5 educators to develop a shared understanding of science teaching and learning and high quality lessons that center student engagement in the science practices. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9a39c76220d46b78fbaf299c369cc5db URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/9a39c76220d46b78fbaf299c369cc5db END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T191500Z DTEND:20261021T200500Z SUMMARY:Discovery Over Compliance: The Role of Creativity in the Reflective Practice of Teacher Candidates DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss the findings from a qualitative study that examined the impact of incorporating elements of creativity and choice into required coursework in order to deepen the reflective practice of teacher candidates. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Estate Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c97d1fc249cad5d47f337d07875f91aa URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/c97d1fc249cad5d47f337d07875f91aa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T191500Z DTEND:20261021T200500Z SUMMARY:The Educator's AI Toolkit: Practical Solutions for Real Classrooms DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop is designed to help educators move beyond the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and explore practical\, classroom-focused applications that support teaching and learning. Participants will examine how AI tools such as ChatGPT\, Brisk Teaching\, MagicSchool AI\, and NotebookLM can be used to enhance lesson planning\, assessment\, differentiation\, accessibility\, and student engagement while reducing time spent on routine tasks.Through demonstrations\, guided exploration\, and collaborative discussion\, attendees will experience firsthand how AI can support diverse learners and create more inclusive\, multimodal learning environments. The workshop also addresses important considerations related to academic integrity\, bias\, privacy\, equity\, and responsible implementation.Rather than positioning AI as a replacement for educator expertise\, this session emphasizes how AI can serve as a professional tool that enhances instructional effectiveness and supports informed decision-making. Participants will leave with practical strategies\, sample prompts\, and classroom-ready resources that can be immediately implemented in teacher preparation programs\, professional development settings\, and PK–12 classrooms.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nTo maximize participation and hands-on learning\, attendees should bring a laptop\, Chromebook\, or tablet with internet access. Participants are encouraged\, but not required\, to create free accounts for commonly used AI tools such as ChatGPT\, Brisk Teaching\, MagicSchool AI\, and NotebookLM prior to the session. Access to at least one AI platform will enable participants to actively engage in guided exploration.Attendees are also encouraged to bring a lesson plan\, assignment\, assessment\, syllabus\, or instructional resource from their own teaching or teacher preparation context. These materials will be used during workshop activities to explore authentic applications of AI for lesson planning\, differentiation\, assessment design\, accessibility supports\, and student engagement.All workshop materials\, sample prompts\, resource guides\, and implementation templates will be provided digitally by the presenter. No prior experience with artificial intelligence is required. The workshop is designed to support participants ranging from AI beginners to more experienced users seeking practical classroom applications. CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Sun Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6fa8a6354ba95e370289b9cd6c805812 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/6fa8a6354ba95e370289b9cd6c805812 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T191500Z DTEND:20261021T200500Z SUMMARY:Translating Teaching Remotely From P-12 to Higher Education DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be interactive in nature. We will share different modalities for engaging students during remote instruction. During the workshop\, we will model what has worked for us using a variety of activities to meet the different learning styles of our students. We will teach interactive lessons using myriad hands on activities so that participants can not only learn about what how we teach our preservice teachers\, but experience them as students as well. Our goal is for participants to leave the workshop with ideas to create lessons of their own and to be inspired to teach exciting\, interactive lessons remotely.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nParticipants will be asked to bring their laptops to the workshop in order to actively participate.  \; CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:eb51c29239a22cac2d81b8e887b89c21 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/eb51c29239a22cac2d81b8e887b89c21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T201500Z DTEND:20261021T210000Z SUMMARY:Regents Panel DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:INVITED PRESENTATION LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:597a851e4b213914347127dec67edc48 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/597a851e4b213914347127dec67edc48 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T210000Z DTEND:20261021T220000Z SUMMARY:Social Hour and First Time Attendees Reception DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Saratoga Room/Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:69628cdf61ea90e8d915bdfd8c7fc41c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/69628cdf61ea90e8d915bdfd8c7fc41c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261021T223000Z DTEND:20261022T000000Z SUMMARY:NYSATE/NYACTE Joint Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4d778bc34dd0499308e92c1e0184c835 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/4d778bc34dd0499308e92c1e0184c835 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T110000Z DTEND:20261022T203000Z SUMMARY:Registration DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9bb5eda6dc20658f8c8c0d0d0fedfc7b URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/9bb5eda6dc20658f8c8c0d0d0fedfc7b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T110000Z DTEND:20261022T123000Z SUMMARY:Thursday Breakfast DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e06267d8e391d461ba895fbb5790e30c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/e06267d8e391d461ba895fbb5790e30c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T110000Z DTEND:20261022T114500Z SUMMARY:Yoga for Everyone DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Arches\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:31278cd887f8d65e55d407319a665d3f URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/31278cd887f8d65e55d407319a665d3f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T111500Z DTEND:20261022T121500Z SUMMARY:Affiniity Meetings DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:TBA\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:36af388c6413f144eb9ab961965ffa36 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/36af388c6413f144eb9ab961965ffa36 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T123000Z DTEND:20261022T124500Z SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Welcome DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9710b86123d14b310f0553f27d02beed URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/9710b86123d14b310f0553f27d02beed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T125000Z DTEND:20261022T140000Z SUMMARY:Certification Updates DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c1d18505bbb62a276a09a8bf7a42f583 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/c1d18505bbb62a276a09a8bf7a42f583 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:All grades special education\, a challenge or an unsolvable puzzle? DESCRIPTION:With the development of all grades special education certification and the elimination of developmental level options\, teacher preparation programs have had to shift in order to make all the pieces for together. We are hoping to spark conversation about how to make all the pieces fit together from curriculum to clinical practice and everything in between. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 2\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:575db4a788740bebe8e2386471531b8b URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/575db4a788740bebe8e2386471531b8b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Assessing Teacher Readiness—A Comparative Analysis of edTPA and Local University Evaluations in Predicting First-Year Effectiveness DESCRIPTION:This study examines whether the edTPA predicts first-year teacher effectiveness more accurately than traditional university evaluations. Using a longitudinal mixed-methods design\, it tracks teacher candidates into their first teaching year through student achievement and principal evaluations. The research also explores alignment between assessment systems and potential effects on workforce diversity among Hispanic and multilingual candidates. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 12\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6b46503eadfde738af41143d15386536 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/6b46503eadfde738af41143d15386536 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Beyond "What Do You Notice?": Using Purposeful Questioning to Deepen Mathematical Thinking DESCRIPTION:This session explores how engaging\, inquiry-based mathematical tasks and routines can serve as a context for examining and strengthening teacher questioning practices. We will discuss teacher questioning strategies and talk moves that promote justification\, productive struggle\, equitable participation\, and mathematical reasoning. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 9\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b013b123efce01fc26cb36a27f266867 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/b013b123efce01fc26cb36a27f266867 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Beyond the Traditional: Reimagining Educator Preparation for Diverse Classrooms through Collaboration DESCRIPTION:This phenomenological study examines how experiential learning and university-district partnerships cultivate cultural humility in pre-service teachers. Analysis of survey data from Roberts Wesleyan University students revealed significant growth in professional identity and bias awareness. Findings underscore the necessity of moving beyond traditional coursework toward transformative\, collaborative\, and reflective practice. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 3\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2f716bbcc972983c76d22fa67c0419e0 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/2f716bbcc972983c76d22fa67c0419e0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Collaborative by Design: Early Literacy Teacher Preparation Through a University-School District Partnership DESCRIPTION:This presentation examines the design of experiential learning within an early childhood literacy course developed through a university-school district partnership. Teacher candidates engaged in authentic literacy assessment\, data analysis\, and intervention planning\, illustrating how school-university collaboration can support P-12 literacy initiatives while strengthening clinically rich educator preparation. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 6\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6fb6067f2daf2b4cd7692d1f0f87ae09 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/6fb6067f2daf2b4cd7692d1f0f87ae09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Developing Inquiry into Practice through Multimodal Creative Scaffolding DESCRIPTION:This paper examines how the Creative Scaffolding Model uses dialogue\, visual representation\, and collaborative artmaking to support reflective praxis and transformative agency in educator preparation. Findings highlight multimodal learning as a pathway for cross-generational collaboration\, inquiry\, and socially just professional growth among teacher candidates and teacher educators. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 5\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2cde32cba4e3cdf938a24fc576198c50 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/2cde32cba4e3cdf938a24fc576198c50 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:From Z to A: Teaching Today's University Student and Integrating Meditation and Mindfulness in a Freshman Seminar DESCRIPTION:This session explores how  \;a modern approach to social emotional learning  \;have been effectively integrated in a Buffalo State freshman seminar to support student transition\, self-awareness\, emotional regulation\, belonging\, and academic success through brief\, accessible\, trauma-informed classroom practices. Mindfulness and meditation are knowledge and skills that are part of a new landscape in effectively working with today's learners. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 15\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:f0d295f9c17525490f00ee0132edd99c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/f0d295f9c17525490f00ee0132edd99c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Learning to be Human in a Dehumanizing World: Crip Futurity and Radical Care in Preparing Early Childhood Special Education Teachers DESCRIPTION:This session explores multimodal Descriptive Inquiry as an approach for advancing radical care in early childhood special education teacher preparation. Through cases of graduate students working with young disabled children and their families\, we demonstrate how multimodal Descriptive Inquiry offers innovative\, transformative\, humanizing experiences for children and teachers alike. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 4\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d04f94ab1783167a9d8c80b40918a767 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/d04f94ab1783167a9d8c80b40918a767 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Multiple Modalities for Math Teacher Educators = Success in Mathematics for All DESCRIPTION:The presenters will share how they have used multiple modalities that extend beyond the scope of the math classroom that \;boosts learning and engagement(including graphing tools\, Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces\, and Think Pair Share) to appeal to a variety of teacher candidates\, K-12 students and new and seasoned teachers according to Dual Coding Theory. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 8\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9bf2ee5eff45ea73629ec343901f693c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/9bf2ee5eff45ea73629ec343901f693c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Opportunities\, Obstacles\, and Outcomes: Designing an Exploratory Case Study of Student Teaching & The Science of Reading Implementation DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, a profound shift has reshaped early literacy education across the United States: the widespread legislative and institutional adoption of the Science of Reading (SoR). This movement prioritizes explicit\, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension. \;As one of the pilot campuses in New York State's The Path Forward Literacy Initiative\, St. Francis College's teacher preparation programs join many others in redesigning course syllabi in order to better align \;with \;the \;SoR \;research.  \;Our work thus far has demonstrated that \;a challenge arises during the supervised student teaching semester. Student teachers are \;frequently \;caught between two worlds: the evidence-based frameworks taught in their college \;courses\, \;and the \;practices often used by \;their \;cooperating teachers. \;This study examines this intersection\, evaluating how student teachers navigate the mentorship of their \;cooperating teachers \;and how they \;ultimately perform \;when formally \;observed \;by \;college \;faculty \;members. \; Because the study will still be in progress\, we are \;very interested \;in sharing the design of the study\, including tools used\, and our \;initial \;impressions and questions as the process unfolds. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 11\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:de379d5ec48429599bceb3fac79ccc8f URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/de379d5ec48429599bceb3fac79ccc8f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Placement Matters: Student Teacher Reflections on Coordination in Graduate Teacher Education DESCRIPTION:This mixed-methods study explores graduate student teachers’ perceptions of placement coordination within teacher preparation programs. As field experiences play a critical role in developing effective teaching practice\, the process of how placements are coordinated—including communication\, support systems\, and alignment between university expectations and school-based experiences—can significantly influence candidate development. Despite the importance of these experiences\, variability in placement processes may lead to inconsistencies in preparation and overall candidate satisfaction.\nUsing a combination of surveys and focus group interviews\, this study examines graduate student teachers’ experiences with placement coordination. The survey component gathers broad quantitative data on perceived clarity of communication\, responsiveness of support personnel\, and overall satisfaction with placement assignments. The focus group component provides qualitative insight into participants’ lived experiences\, allowing for deeper exploration of challenges\, strengths\, and suggestions for improvement within the placement process.\nThis study specifically investigates how well placement experiences align with program expectations\, the effectiveness of communication between candidates\, universities\, and school sites\, and the degree to which candidates feel supported throughout their fieldwork. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative data\, the study aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of how placement coordination impacts the teacher preparation experience.\nThe findings of this research are intended to inform improvements in teacher education programs by identifying strengths and areas for growth in current placement practices. Ultimately\, the study seeks to contribute practical recommendations for enhancing communication systems\, strengthening support structures\, and improving alignment between university coursework and field-based experiences\, with the goal of better preparing future educators for success in the classroom. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 16\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b0b0dd54ece57bb3a7b57d7815f25914 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/b0b0dd54ece57bb3a7b57d7815f25914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Preparing Teachers to Work with Families: Leveraging District Partners to Support Candidates Learning to Support Diverse Families DESCRIPTION:Research shows that programs that explicitly prepare preservice teachers to engage with families can have a positive impact on teachers' abilities to do so (Mancenido & Pello\, 2020). This presentation explores the ways in which a course entitled Families\, Communities & Schools has leveraged cross-generational learning to help preservice teachers to develop positive dispositions and practical strategies for working with diverse families in an urban school district. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 7\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:1735a1c8f5e4f8b96f372aeb6c626cb9 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/1735a1c8f5e4f8b96f372aeb6c626cb9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Teachers and Generative AI: Current Practices and Professional Learning Needs in K-12 DESCRIPTION:This study used a survey research design to examine K–12 in-service teachers’ practices and perceptions regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Data were collected from 202 teachers between May 2024 and December 2025 to explore teachers’ AI use\, perceived benefits and challenges\, and professional learning needs. Findings indicate that AI use remains in an early adoption stage and is not yet consistently integrated into daily teaching practice. Teachers primarily used AI to improve efficiency through lesson planning\, content generation\, assessments\, and instructional support. Commonly used tools included \;ChatGPT \;and \;MagicSchool AI\, reflecting teachers’ preference for accessible and practical platforms. Teachers also reported actively reviewing and adapting AI-generated content to align with instructional goals and student needs\, suggesting that AI functions as a support tool rather than a replacement for teacher judgment. While some educators explored AI for differentiation and personalized learning\, more transformative and student-centered uses remained limited. The findings suggest important implications for teacher education and professional development programs\, emphasizing the need for ongoing support that promotes ethical\, pedagogically meaningful\, and student-centered AI integration. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 1\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:61a5b5fc5d383a2d76eb962e192fd694 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/61a5b5fc5d383a2d76eb962e192fd694 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Teaching Beyond the Algorithm: Behavioral Science\, AI\, and Authentic Assessment DESCRIPTION:Generative AI has fundamentally disrupted traditional approaches to writing assessment in higher education\, rendering text-based AI detectors inadequate and ethically problematic tools for evaluating student authorship. This presentation introduces the Write–Present–Defend (WPD) model as a multimodal\, theoretically grounded assessment framework that addresses AI-related academic integrity concerns while simultaneously advancing oracy\, metacognition\, and disciplinary communication. Drawing on behavior-analytic theory and authentic assessment pedagogy\, WPD repositions integrity as an assessment design problem rather than a surveillance challenge. The model's five stages increase the effort cost of AI substitution\, provide contingent feedback\, and develop skills valued across generations of learners and professionals. Attendees will examine implementation tools including dual rubrics\, defense question banks\, behavioral indicators of authorship\, and a student AI-disclosure framework. Implications for teacher preparation programs\, faculty professional learning\, and institutional AI governance are discussed. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 10\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6f536b65a18baa7bb747f14f37aecb59 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/6f536b65a18baa7bb747f14f37aecb59 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Touro University Teacher Development Network DESCRIPTION:Touro proposes the creation of the Teacher Development Network (TDN)\, a comprehensive educator development ecosystem with a community of outreach\, mentoring\, and support for teachers across their careers. Through a process of continual improvement\, TDN will expand in NYCPS increasing the number of highly effective educators entering\, sustaining\, and improving the workforce. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 13\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6a3fbd29c14f47860f3ed38496526b8c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/6a3fbd29c14f47860f3ed38496526b8c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T141000Z DTEND:20261022T143500Z SUMMARY:Understanding the Impartial Hearing Process in New York State: Family and Professional Perspectives DESCRIPTION:This study examines the impartial hearing process in New York State through the perspectives of families of children with disabilities and professionals involved in impartial hearings. Surveys explored motivations for initiating hearings\, experiences navigating the process\, barriers encountered\, and supports needed. CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE LOCATION:Grand Ballroom - Table 14\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a2367d432d6ca46f610da85a3972e182 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/a2367d432d6ca46f610da85a3972e182 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T144500Z DTEND:20261022T153500Z SUMMARY:From General Feedback to Curriculum-Based Coaching: Using Mixed Reality Simulations to Develop HQIM-Aligned Teacher Practice DESCRIPTION:The presentation explores how the use of BranchED’s Mixed Reality Simulation (MRS) can operationalize Education First’s Meaningful Shift #3: “From General Feedback to Curriculum-Based Coaching.” Specifically\, the work investigates how multimodal simulation environments enable candidates to practice high-leverage instructional behaviors\, engage in structured reflection cycles\, and receive curriculum-anchored feedback before entering high-stakes classroom environments. \;The presentation also examines how MRS supports movement across the Teacher Candidate-to-HQIM Practitioner Learning Continuum by strengthening teacher candidates’ confidence\, responsiveness\, and ability to transfer rehearsal-based learning into authentic teaching settings. \;At the center of this work is the belief that effective teacher preparation requires opportunities for interactive practice\, emotionally safe risk-taking\, and aligned coaching experiences that mirror the instructional realities candidates will encounter in classrooms using HQIM. This presentation\, therefore\, explores simulation as a scalable and practice-centered approach to strengthening coherence between educator preparation and district instructional expectations. \;Attendees will engage in reflective discussion around how simulated learning environments can support adaptive instructional expertise\, curriculum literacy\, and equitable access to authentic teaching practice before full classroom responsibility. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4d5861d080d8033d4c72601831ede7e6 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/4d5861d080d8033d4c72601831ede7e6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T144500Z DTEND:20261022T153500Z SUMMARY:Looking at the POG as Policy from Candidate to Teacher DESCRIPTION:NYSED’s Portrait of a Graduate Framework (POG) promises to inspire change in curriculum and teaching across the K-20 spectrum. In K-8\, schools are preparing students to be ready for high school and career\, while colleges are receiving the newly conceived HS graduates and also preparing the next generation of teachers. NYSED’s NY Inspires Initiative calls on the field to reimagine not only our state requirements for high school graduation\, but the intricate series of experiences before and after the completion of high school. It may spawn new policies or regulatory change.  \;In this panel presentation\, experts from various disciples will discuss how the POG fits into curricular planning for this new state initiative. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Orenda Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:71c216e8eccec1857670e25dcd0887e9 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/71c216e8eccec1857670e25dcd0887e9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T144500Z DTEND:20261022T153500Z SUMMARY:Centering Joy in Educator Preparation through Multimodal Pedagogies DESCRIPTION:Centering joy as an act of resistance\, presenters share multimodal strategies — literature circles and restorative practices — designed to help teacher candidates cultivate identity\, criticality\, and belonging. Grounded in Muhammad's Culturally and Historically Responsive Model (2020\, 2023)\, these approaches model humanizing pedagogies to sustain both educators and students in challenging times. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Garden Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c747509fa0e96f775dd83c870f6875f4 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/c747509fa0e96f775dd83c870f6875f4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T144500Z DTEND:20261022T153500Z SUMMARY:Flexible TPA Framework for Accountability\, Improvement\, and Innovation DESCRIPTION:This presentation focuses on the results of an implementation evaluation of a college-wide teacher performance assessment (TPA) framework which was developed collaboratively by the College's Assessment Taskforce in 2022-2023. The assessment was implemented in 13 initial and dual certification programs in 2023-2026. The TPA framework was intentionally designed to be adapted to varied programmatic contexts\, to emphasize local knowledge and expertise\, to prevent a narrowing of teacher education curriculum\, and to encourage innovation. \;The three-year implementation study consisted of investigation of implementation fidelity (based on faculty interviews and reviews of program materials)\, participant satisfaction (based on completer survey)\, and educational effectiveness (based on the analysis of assessment data). We briefly describe the results of these three-part investigation and discuss the TPA framework potential to serve multiple purposes of accountability\, improvement\, and innovation. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Estate Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9d71679aba5dc09a9af7c71ef980cbbc URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/9d71679aba5dc09a9af7c71ef980cbbc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T144500Z DTEND:20261022T153500Z SUMMARY:From Curriculum to Classroom: Implementing the Hunter SOE/NYS Council for Developmental Disabilities Decision-Making Curriculum in Partnership with NYS's P-12 Schools DESCRIPTION:As schools increasingly seek to prepare students for a complex and rapidly changing world\, decision making has emerged as a critical competency for success in education\, employment\, community participation\, and independent living. In response to this need\, the Hunter College School of Education\, in partnership with the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (NYS CDD)\, developed the Hunter SOE Decision-Making Curriculum\, a comprehensive P–12 resource designed to explicitly teach decision-making skills to students with and without disabilities. This presentation examines the development\, implementation\, and statewide dissemination of the curriculum through successful partnerships with hundreds of schools across New York State. Grounded in principles of self-determination\, student agency\, and inclusive education\, the curriculum provides developmentally appropriate lessons that help students evaluate options\, consider consequences\, solve problems\, and make informed choices across academic\, social\, and real-world contexts.Presenters will share lessons learned from collaborating with P–12 educators\, administrators\, and community partners to bring decision-making instruction into classrooms\, highlighting implementation successes\, educator feedback\, and examples of student impact. Particular attention will be given to how the curriculum aligns with the emerging NYS Portrait of a Graduate Framework by fostering essential competencies such as critical thinking\, communication\, collaboration\, responsible citizenship\, self-advocacy\, and lifelong learning.Attendees will explore how explicit decision-making instruction can serve as a powerful bridge between academic content and real-world readiness\, supporting students in becoming confident\, engaged\, and self-directed learners. The session will offer practical strategies for integrating decision-making instruction into existing curricula while demonstrating how school-university partnerships can successfully scale innovative educational initiatives that prepare all students for future success. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Coesa Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8f941db2acc602427cf7bede982eba36 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/8f941db2acc602427cf7bede982eba36 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T144500Z DTEND:20261022T153500Z SUMMARY:Learning to Teach Reading by Teaching Reading: Outcomes of a Structured Tutoring Initiative in Teacher Education DESCRIPTION:Teacher preparation programs are increasingly challenged to create meaningful clinical experiences that strengthen candidates’ understanding of evidence based literacy instruction while responding to evolving expectations surrounding the Science of Reading. This presentation highlights a course embedded tutoring initiative implemented within EDR 360: Foundations of Literacy at SUNY Plattsburgh\, in which undergraduate teacher candidates provide structured early literacy intervention to K–2 students through the Reading Ready tutoring model.This project examines how participation in structured literacy tutoring experiences influences teacher candidates’ literacy content knowledge\, instructional decision making\, and self efficacy related to teaching early reading. Coursework artifacts and field based reflections are used to explore candidates’ developing understanding of evidence based literacy practices across the five pillars of reading\, as well as their perceptions of student growth and professional learning.Presenters will discuss the design and implementation of this university/school partnership\, including opportunities\, challenges\, and practical considerations for embedding structured tutoring experiences within teacher preparation coursework. Findings and lessons learned may offer a promising model for educator preparation programs seeking innovative\, practice based approaches to literacy instruction and clinical learning. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Geyser Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:0c24c085df4fe2427d9e68ccbd0e0ddb URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/0c24c085df4fe2427d9e68ccbd0e0ddb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T144500Z DTEND:20261022T153500Z SUMMARY:The Power of Playful Learning: A Qualitative Study of a Pedagogy of Play in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:This qualitative study examines how modeling a pedagogy of play in higher education shifts pre-service teachers’ perceptions. Findings reveal a transition from viewing play as just fun to recognizing it as an intentional pedagogical tool that supports engagement\, problem solving\, and deep learning across grade levels. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Red Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:248f02cc94418ce158254ea692616670 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/248f02cc94418ce158254ea692616670 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T144500Z DTEND:20261022T153500Z SUMMARY:Humanizing Innovation: Multimodal Strategies that Amplify Candidate Voice and Agency in Teacher Preparation DESCRIPTION:This session presents a Multimodal Candidate Engagement Framework designed to amplify voice\, agency\, and reflective capacity through:Video-based reflective practice (recorded lessons with guided self-analysis) Audio reflections and podcasting to articulate instructional reasoning Digital portfolios that integrate artifacts across coursework and clinical experiences Peer multimodal feedback (video/audio commentary instead of written-only responses) Identity-centered prompts connecting personal\, cultural\, and professional perspectives The model is embedded across coursework and clinical experiences\, ensuring coherence between theory and practice while fostering continuous reflection.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nNone required CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Sun Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e19737d9ca3e96b82bab55f758164176 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/e19737d9ca3e96b82bab55f758164176 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T144500Z DTEND:20261022T153500Z SUMMARY:Multimodal Justice-Centered Pedagogies in Educator Preparation: Restorative Practices\, Human Rights Education\, and Transformative Learning DESCRIPTION:This workshop combines research\, practitioner inquiry\, and interactive learning experiences to explore multimodal innovation in educator preparation. Participants will engage with scholarship related to multimodality\, restorative pedagogy\, and transformative learning before examining examples of multimodal instructional practices implemented within graduate educator preparation coursework.Interactive activities will include restorative dialogue\, visual analysis\, collaborative reflection\, and multimodal lesson design. Participants will analyze classroom and educator preparation scenarios through justice-centered frameworks and consider how multimodal engagement supports deeper participation and critical reflection.The session emphasizes both theory and application\, positioning participants to critically examine their own pedagogical approaches while developing a concrete multimodal instructional activity or assignment for implementation in their educational context.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nParticipants are encouraged to bring:\nA syllabus\, lesson plan\, assignment\, or curriculum artifact from their educator preparation context\nA laptop or tablet for collaborative design and reflective writing\nOptional examples of student work or instructional materials CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:f4c27c1f9f583c26a8fba9e8ec305654 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/f4c27c1f9f583c26a8fba9e8ec305654 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T154500Z DTEND:20261022T163500Z SUMMARY:ATE Commission on Preservice Teacher Safety and Preparedness DESCRIPTION:Institutions of higher education have a responsibility to prepare future educators not only to teach effectively\, but to navigate the complex realities of today’s school environments. Increasing concerns about campus and school-based violence have heightened the need for intentional\, research-informed preparation for preservice teachers\, particularly in relation to active shooter scenarios and broader safety challenges. Together\, we can move from fear and uncertainty toward preparedness\, responsibility\, and collective action\, ensuring that future educators enter the profession equipped to teach\, lead\, and protect themselves and their students. CATEGORIES:INVITED PRESENTATION LOCATION:Garden Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:3f6641de6f314d2944eb8523c5e96013 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/3f6641de6f314d2944eb8523c5e96013 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T154500Z DTEND:20261022T163500Z SUMMARY:Course-Embedded Literacy Micro-Credentials: Challenges and Opportunities in Curriculum Development in Teacher Education DESCRIPTION:As Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) engage in curricular redesign to include the components of the Science of Reading\, they face challenges of ensuring consistent candidate learning across courses and faculty. This panel shares the development of course-embedded literacy micro-credentials designed to strengthen literacy preparation while creating coherence across early childhood and childhood education programs. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:3e4e81201d5688e7c9d5fdd09c3a574d URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/3e4e81201d5688e7c9d5fdd09c3a574d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T154500Z DTEND:20261022T163500Z SUMMARY:How do Key Assignments help our Program? DESCRIPTION:The special education faculty at SUNY Geneseo rewrote the Teaching Students with Disabilities Programs All Grades to meet the new certification in New York State.  \;We also needed to think about the key assignments for our classes and the skills we wanted to measure to meet the Standards for the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).  \;We wanted to be sure to develop key assignments that would meet AAQEP Standards but also meet the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards as well so that we could apply for recognition from CEC as well. (Although we have faced some funding issues\, we are hopeful this will be a priority for the 2026-2027 academic year).  \;The overarching goal we had to referring to for our assignments was making sure we prepared students for the changing workforce they would enter and created problem solvers who could teach all students. Our key assignments reflect a broad range of skills and start in Block I of our program and culminate in Block VI\, student teaching.  \;We would like to share our thought process with you and the rubrics developed. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Orenda Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:12487acda7cccb93c9020dab6d02403d URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/12487acda7cccb93c9020dab6d02403d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T154500Z DTEND:20261022T163500Z SUMMARY:AI in Teacher Education: A Statewide Snapshot DESCRIPTION:This \;presentation shares exploratory findings from a New York State survey of teacher educators examining AI beliefs\, attitudes\, use\, and expertise. Results highlight gaps between faculty beliefs and institutional readiness around policy\, professional learning\, and ethical guidance. Findings suggest that clear AI standards and guiding principles were associated with more meaningful AI adoption in teacher education programs. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Coesa Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d969f1363b6bd68ad226ddc931ae6308 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/d969f1363b6bd68ad226ddc931ae6308 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T154500Z DTEND:20261022T163500Z SUMMARY:Leveraging Partnerships to Support Integration of the Science of Reading DESCRIPTION:We have been aligning our programs with the science of reading (SoR) as part of the New York State Path Forward.  \;After implementing a microcredential and a tutoring program\, we conducted research to examine how these initiatives impacted candidates’ experiences and perceptions of their preparedness to effectively conduct instruction associated with SoR. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Geyser Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d2c8ffb8d603a10b0ea562baca24ccf7 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/d2c8ffb8d603a10b0ea562baca24ccf7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T154500Z DTEND:20261022T163500Z SUMMARY:Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Practice: Lessons from an Ethnography of School Change DESCRIPTION:Drawing on an 18-month ethnography of a public high school's journey toward LGBTQ+ inclusivity\, this presentation examines how schools become more inclusive and explores implications for teacher preparation. Findings highlight the importance of educator decision-making\, student voice\, professional learning\, and practical strategies for preparing teachers for inclusive practice. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Estate Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ef34c1b92415b264f9ef01c73ff07b41 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/ef34c1b92415b264f9ef01c73ff07b41 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T154500Z DTEND:20261022T163500Z SUMMARY:Reimagining Educator Preparation Through an Integrative Coursework Model: Embedding Literacy into Mathematics and STEM Methods Courses DESCRIPTION:This presentation examines the development of an Integrative Coursework Model that embeds literacy into mathematics and STEM methods courses in teacher preparation. The session highlights features of the model and how coordinated coursework\, learning experiences\, and planning can support educator preparation programs responding to changing interdisciplinary instructional expectations and literacy initiatives. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Red Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:fe99b3eea0e635774aa1ac03ccae1d4f URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/fe99b3eea0e635774aa1ac03ccae1d4f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T154500Z DTEND:20261022T163500Z SUMMARY:Designing for Belonging: Retooling Online Courses Using a Humanizing Lens DESCRIPTION:As teacher educators\, the way we design our own courses sends a powerful message to our students\, who are future teachers themselves\, about what equitable\, engaging\, and caring instruction looks like in practice. At the same time\, professional development works best when it feels less like a presentation and more like a conversation. This workshop seeks to honor both of these ideas by creating a collaborative\, low-stakes environment where participants can take an honest look at their own online courses and explore humanizing strategies grounded in research. By the end of the session\, participants will have retooled a course artifact ready to use in their online course. More importantly\, they will leave thinking differently about what it means to design online learning experiences that are equitable\, inclusive\, and worthy of the diverse students they serve.The purpose of this workshop is to share common problems of practice and solutions developed to address such problems. The two main problems discussed are surface-level reflections in candidates’ work\, and limited practice interacting with parents over difficult topics. After exploring candidates’ work before and after the use of an AI chatbot\, participants will be coached to develop their own chatbot prompt to push their own candidates’ thinking or experiences in the college classroom.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nA Wi-Fi enabled laptop or tablet.\nA sample artifact from a current or future online course\, such as a syllabus\, a weekly module introduction\, a major assignment description\, or a discussion board prompt.\nAccess to their institution's Learning Management System (LMS)\, such as Canvas or Blackboard\, if participants wish to build their redesigned elements directly into their course. CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Sun Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:f04fab301571e301b129bb4eae28c970 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/f04fab301571e301b129bb4eae28c970 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T154500Z DTEND:20261022T163500Z SUMMARY:Generative AI in Teacher Preparation: Using Chatbots to Promote Reflection DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this workshop is to share common problems of practice and solutions developed to address such problems. The two main problems discussed are surface-level reflections in candidates’ work\, and limited practice interacting with parents over difficult topics. After exploring candidates’ work before and after the use of an AI chatbot\, participants will be coached to develop their own chatbot prompt to push their own candidates’ thinking or experiences in the college classroom.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nParticipants only need to bring a device so they can interact with the chatbots I share\, as well as then begin to draft a prompt for their own chatbot. CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:54947afa6c7f9c2a6362136953f683b3 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/54947afa6c7f9c2a6362136953f683b3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T163000Z DTEND:20261022T180000Z SUMMARY:Lunch Thursday DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:f88caa0c9c7ad101c22b2ee6b2c14291 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/f88caa0c9c7ad101c22b2ee6b2c14291 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T164500Z DTEND:20261022T170000Z SUMMARY:TOY DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4f1e0e39e50f4a7da403144d8bf52e6c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/4f1e0e39e50f4a7da403144d8bf52e6c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T170500Z DTEND:20261022T173500Z SUMMARY:Thursday Plenary DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5d4e751fc92322a72b392f0f5e50c8af URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/5d4e751fc92322a72b392f0f5e50c8af END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T173500Z DTEND:20261022T174500Z SUMMARY:NYSATE 70th Celebration DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8cff1a71f6b624433df2ba076b5958c1 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/8cff1a71f6b624433df2ba076b5958c1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T185000Z SUMMARY:Passages Preparation DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Geyser Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:f18518a41067f8161a366fba363d4df4 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/f18518a41067f8161a366fba363d4df4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T185000Z SUMMARY:AI & Student Support in Teacher Education: How 5 Practitioners Are Navigating the Shift DESCRIPTION:This panel explores how artificial intelligence has reshaped\, supported\, and at times complicated the ways educators and student support professionals work with students. Panelists will reflect on the benefits and challenges of AI use in advising\, teaching\, communication\, accessibility\, feedback\, and relationship-building\, considering where AI has enhanced student support and where human connection remains irreplaceable. Together\, the discussion will examine how institutions can thoughtfully integrate AI while keeping student well-being\, belonging\, and individualized support at the center of educational practice. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:1b445306a48b136004d609e398197037 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/1b445306a48b136004d609e398197037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T185000Z SUMMARY:Teacher Residency Apprenticeships: Redesigning\, Rethinking\, and Reimagining Teacher Preparation DESCRIPTION:This presentation examines the development and implementation of a residency apprenticeship teacher preparation program at St. John Fisher University.  \;Presenters representing district and university personnel will discuss university and district partnerships\, program redesign\, supervision structures and restructuring\, implementation challenges\, and early outcomes related to teacher preparation and candidate support. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Orenda Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:aaca323dd94db6c301d5f4986baeef76 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/aaca323dd94db6c301d5f4986baeef76 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T185000Z SUMMARY:An exploration of preservice teachers’ use of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) in teaching Social Studies concepts DESCRIPTION:Rapid developments in digital technologies have significantly transformed teaching and learning processes\, increasing expectations for teachers to integrate innovative tools into classroom practice. Virtual Reality (VR) has gained attention in education due to its immersive\, interactive\, and experience-based learning opportunities. VR has the potential to enhance students’ engagement\, motivation\, and conceptual understanding. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Estate Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:cc9af04e5cf48e19fd05106c971e3aa9 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/cc9af04e5cf48e19fd05106c971e3aa9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T185000Z SUMMARY:From Data Silos to Real-Time Insight: Multimodal Innovation in Educator Preparation Through Watermark and Power BI DESCRIPTION:This proposal examines how multimodal assessment and data visualization can strengthen educator preparation by expanding the ways candidates\, faculty\, and program leaders engage with evidence. Building on scholarship in multimodality and multiliteracies\, the session argues that contemporary learning is increasingly mediated through visual\, textual\, oral\, and digital modes\, requiring teacher education programs to design assessment systems that reflect this complexity.At Touro University Graduate School of Education\, assessment data had been fragmented across multiple Excel files\, limiting timely analysis and obscuring patterns across programs. To address this challenge\, we integrated Watermark Student Learning & Licensure with Microsoft Power BI to consolidate candidate submissions\, key assessments\, and placement data into interactive dashboards. This shift enabled real-time analysis of program-level and cross-program performance\, including comparisons across traditional and alternative certification pathways. Research on multimodal digital classroom assessment suggests that combining multimodal perspectives with performance assessment theory can broaden the kinds of evidence available for instructional decision-making while also raising important questions about validity\, literacy demands\, and the interpretation of evidence. Similarly\, scholarship on multimodal teacher education emphasizes that such work requires strong assessment support and reconceptualization of how learning is represented and evaluated.The session positions dashboards not merely as reporting tools\, but as pedagogical and organizational instruments that support data literacy\, shared inquiry\, and continuous improvement. By enabling faculty and stakeholders to interpret assessment evidence through multiple modes\, the approach aligns with research showing that multimodal learning can deepen understanding and engagement\, particularly when preservice teachers encounter content through varied media and representational forms. Participants will learn how integrated assessment systems can support transparency\, accreditation readiness\, and evidence-based program improvement in educator preparation contexts. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Garden Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:75325c709284f910ddb6869c5e8a14f6 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/75325c709284f910ddb6869c5e8a14f6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T185000Z SUMMARY:Increasing Student Participation in the College Classroom Using the Good Behavior Game DESCRIPTION:There is an overall lack of engagement in undergraduate classrooms across college and university settings\, even though student engagement contributes to positive learning outcomes and success. However\, "engagement" is a broad term and can encompass many smaller\, more specific measure\, like in-class participation. Using in-class participation as a proxy for engagement\, instructors in higher-education have tried implementing a variety of strategies\, like iClicker technology\, response cards\, and Kahoot! to try to promote student engagement. Some of these strategies\, may be costly (e.g.\, iClickers)\, time consuming or childish (e.g.\, response cards)\, or not practice (e.g.\, use of smartphones or other devices to participate in Kahoot! or similar programs). This study investigated the use of the Good Behavior Game (GBG)\, a behavioral strategy requiring minimal resources to try to increase in-class participation in a college classroom to try to promote student engagement. In the class in which the GBG was implemented\, we saw a large and immediate increase in in-class participation\, which lasted for the duration of the period in which the GBG was implemented\, in comparison to the class that did not play the GBG\, where we saw much lower levels of in-class participation. Implications of our results\, limitations\, and ideas for future research and implementation will be discussed. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Red Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c0f51cdce3be5ec0d237723a5d4c1b17 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/c0f51cdce3be5ec0d237723a5d4c1b17 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T185000Z SUMMARY:Insights from a Transdisciplinary Teaming Approach to Supporting Developmental Complexity DESCRIPTION:This presentation shares preliminary insights from a school-university partnership implementing transdisciplinary teaming to support developmental complexity in PreK–2 classrooms. We discuss how researchers and special educators have begun their work to co-design a resource for the classroom to address identifying supports for children with a range of needs in early learning classrooms. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Coesa Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:18f9fbc6312f58453038a67ddc0cfeae URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/18f9fbc6312f58453038a67ddc0cfeae END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T185000Z SUMMARY:Designing EducAIte: Using AI to Reimagine Lesson Planning in Educator Preparation DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop engages participants in a hands-on exploration of EducAIte. After a brief introduction\, participants will complete a guided AI co-planning activity and then analyze how the tool scaffolds thinking and supports pedagogical decision-making. The session concludes with a dialog in which participants discuss how AI-supported co-planning could be integrated into their own educator preparation contexts.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nParticipants should bring laptop or tablet with internet access. Lesson planning template from their own EPP is optional. Provided is a link to EducAIte (QR code). CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:67a7b7662fbfdff443bdc6ad11b4010b URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/67a7b7662fbfdff443bdc6ad11b4010b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T180000Z DTEND:20261022T185000Z SUMMARY:The Ripple Effect: Defining Quality Beyond the Classroom: Leadership\, Teacher Support\, and Early Childhood Practice DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will take an honest look at the relational expectations (such as expectations of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System) placed on teachers as they engage with young children\, and why those relationships matter so deeply in the early years. From there\, they will explore how the way leaders show up for their staff directly shapes the quality of children's experiences in the classroom.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nParticipants will not need supplies other than pen and paper and their focused selves. \; CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Sun Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c5549dd600f9c635df9c4c74a5759b61 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/c5549dd600f9c635df9c4c74a5759b61 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T195000Z SUMMARY:Anchored in Community: Growing Sustainable Partnerships Through Seed Grant Innovation DESCRIPTION:Three faculty-led initiatives in early childhood education\, teacher pipeline development\, and literacy support for multilingual learners showcase how seed grants can transform innovative ideas into enduring partnerships. Panelists will share lessons on leveraging internal funding to advance equity\, strengthen professional learning\, and deepen an institution's role as a community anchor. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Orenda Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e2bce3a4a3bc8b941fd8dbe16d5e8c4c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/e2bce3a4a3bc8b941fd8dbe16d5e8c4c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T195000Z SUMMARY:Navigating the Changing Waters: Empowering Faculty through Innovative Mentorship DESCRIPTION:This panel presentation will explore the impact of innovative and collaborative mentorship as faculty members navigate the different stages of a career in teacher education. A model for leveraging cross-generational knowledge will be discussed and five central themes will be explored: disconnect\, isolation\, institutional expectations\, collaboration\, and empowerment. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ea2af8bcd16d402d8c92f234d8436a8a URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/ea2af8bcd16d402d8c92f234d8436a8a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T195000Z SUMMARY:From Buoy to Classroom: Data Visualization\, Multimodal Pedagogy\, and Teacher Preparation DESCRIPTION:This proposal examines how a community-engaged data visualization project in art teacher preparation became a model for pedagogical transfer\, as a preservice teacher adapted its multimodal methods into their student teaching practicum with K-12 learners. The project began in a university art education context where preservice teachers engaged with environmental data collected from Lake Erie as a material for artistic inquiry\, visual communication\, and media-based learning. Working across data literacy\, visual literacy\, and digital tools\, students translated complex environmental information into creative forms that connected artmaking with natural phenomena.This case traces how one student team member carried their project experience forward into student teaching\, designing a data visualization project for their own students. This application of university coursework to classroom practice illustrates how preservice teachers reinterpret art- and science-based methodologies in relation to learners\, settings\, curricular goals\, and available materials. The presentation will examine this process as an example of multimodal pedagogy\, cross-generational mentorship\, and emerging teacher identity formation.By foregrounding the relationship between the original data visualization project and its later adaptation in a student teaching practicum\, this work offers insight into how educator preparation programs can support candidates in developing transferable and innovative pedagogical practices. It also considers how data visualization can function as a bridge between art education\, environmental inquiry\, and digital media. Ultimately\, the project demonstrates how multimodal learning experiences in teacher preparation can travel beyond the university classroom and become meaningful teaching practices in K–12 settings. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Red Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4a15b86c12270023020e0d7c878f91d0 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/4a15b86c12270023020e0d7c878f91d0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T195000Z SUMMARY:From Erasure to Possibility: A Systematic Review of Transness in Teacher Education DESCRIPTION:Following the 2014 “transgender tipping point\,” trans visibility increased dramatically in public life while remaining understudied in teacher education. This systematic review examines scholarship published between 2014 and 2024 at the intersection of transness and teacher education\, exploring how trans people\, experiences\, and issues are represented and what this literature reveals about the field's assumptions\, gaps\, and possibilities. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Garden Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:80e30fe1027ddbea4ec1ce3ff90eb0c5 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/80e30fe1027ddbea4ec1ce3ff90eb0c5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T195000Z SUMMARY:Sustaining Faculty Through Collaborative Mentorship Communities: Making the Tenure Process Visible Through Reciprocal Support and Scholarship. DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores the tenure process through three interconnected perspectives emerging from a faculty mentorship initiative: non-tenured faculty\, tenured faculty\, and institutional leaders. Drawing on participant reflections\, the session explores insights related to tenure\, institutional belonging\, and scholarly productivity\, emphasizing the reciprocal value and renewed collegiality fostered through the initiative. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Coesa Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:1f486e5c5e148dc1790d9a656b261f88 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/1f486e5c5e148dc1790d9a656b261f88 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T195000Z SUMMARY:The Impact of Mentorship on Preservice Teachers DESCRIPTION:As schools of education increasingly shift responsibility for preservice teacher (PST) preparation to school-based settings\, the role of mentor teachers (MTs) has become central to the development of new science educators. Two related but distinct lines of inquiry address this shift. One examines reciprocity within the MT/PST relationship — the dynamic through which mentors and mentees mutually exchange support\, knowledge\, and skills (Cropanzano & Mitchell\, 2005\; Homans\, 1971). Although no legal mandates require MT preparation\, research consistently demonstrates that mentors who receive structured training report greater confidence and effectiveness\, with corresponding benefits for PST learning outcomes (Parker et al.\, 2021\; Ambrisotti\, 2014\; Hudson & Hudson\, 2016). Without such support\, preparation varies widely\, creating inconsistencies that affect both mentor effectiveness and PST development.The other examines the role a structured community of practice consisting of mentors\, PSTs\, and master teachers plays in PST’s ability to engage students in science practices. \;The integrated analysis showed that strong\, collaborative mentor relationships were a primary driver of gains in pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) specific to science practices (PCK-SP). At the same time\, PST agency strongly predicted growth across all outcomes. The CoP served as a critical support structure\, acting as a “third space” and surrogate mentor that provided access to collective expertise and experiential learning. This study’s findings support a practice-informed model utilizing “three pillars” for PST growth founded on collaborative mentorship\, PST agency\, and community structures. By aligning these pillars\, teacher preparation programs can better equip new educators to enact ambitious science teaching\, ultimately advancing equitable science education. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Estate Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ed19f8217e9462055bb88dd00139df00 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/ed19f8217e9462055bb88dd00139df00 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T195000Z SUMMARY:From Intention to Impact: Preparing Teachers to Navigate Everyday Decisions for Inclusion DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop introduces participants to the Inclusion Decision Lens\, a practical framework developed from ethnographic research on school inclusion and educator learning.Following a brief overview of the research\, participants will work in small groups to analyze classroom scenarios involving student participation\, representation\, belonging\, and responsiveness. Participants will apply the Inclusion Decision Lens to identify who is visible\, who may be marginalized\, and what actions educators can take to create more inclusive environments.The session emphasizes practical application and collaborative problem-solving. Participants will discuss how inclusive decision-making can be taught\, practiced\, and assessed within educator preparation programs and professional learning contexts.The workshop concludes with participants adapting the framework for use in their own courses\, field experiences\, supervision practices\, or professional development initiatives.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nParticipants are encouraged to bring:\nA syllabus\, assignment\, observation protocol\, supervision tool\, or course outline from an educator preparation program (optional)\nWorkshop materials will be provided electronically and in print\, including:\nInclusion Decision Lens protocol• Classroom scenarios\nReflection template\nImplementation planning guide\n\nNo specialized technology is required. Participants may choose to bring a laptop or tablet if they wish to modify materials during the workshop. CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Blue Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e8178ed1413405e686e6876940bd7292 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/e8178ed1413405e686e6876940bd7292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T195000Z SUMMARY:Prepared in Partnership DESCRIPTION:During the workshop\, participants will work individually or in institutional teams to develop a Partnership Action Blueprint that includes: (1) a shared partnership vision\, (2) priority partnership goals\, (3) key stakeholders and governance structures\, (4) data and assessment strategies\, and (5) next steps for strengthening recruitment\, clinical preparation\, and induction supports. Facilitators will provide templates\, planning tools\, and reflection protocols that participants can adapt and implement within their organizations.In this workshop\, participants will take an honest look at the relational expectations (such as expectations of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System) placed on teachers as they engage with young children\, and why those relationships matter so deeply in the early years. From there\, they will explore how the way leaders show up for their staff directly shapes the quality of children's experiences in the classroom.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nResources that will be included in the workshop activities include: the Partnership Action Blueprint Template (primary workshop product)\, Partnership Self-Assessment Tool\, Stakeholder Mapping Template identifying key partners\, roles\, influence\, and engagement strategies\, Data Dialogue Protocol with guiding questions for analyzing partnership data and identifying priorities\, Priority-Setting Matrix to help participants identify high-impact improvement opportunities\, 90-Day Action Planning Template including goals\, action steps\, responsible parties\, timelines\, and success indicators. CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Sun Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:59deeb282997e76a82382d7ff93489af URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/59deeb282997e76a82382d7ff93489af END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T200000Z DTEND:20261022T205000Z SUMMARY:NYSATE Past Presidents DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES:INVITED PRESENTATION LOCATION:Garden Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:3b8818b24d283cbea88133efc98286be URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/3b8818b24d283cbea88133efc98286be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T200000Z DTEND:20261022T205000Z SUMMARY:Beyond Observation: Building Sustainable\, Partnership-Driven Fieldwork for Prospective Teachers DESCRIPTION:Using a collaborative self-study methodology\, we examine the design\, implementation\, and outcomes of a fieldwork model situated within a high school–university partnership. Drawing on reflective journals\, stakeholder feedback\, field notes\, and program artifacts\, we analyze the model from multiple perspectives to identify its affordances\, challenges\, and implications. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6a5d753ab0b94b6cd58c069e4fb081ac URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/6a5d753ab0b94b6cd58c069e4fb081ac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T200000Z DTEND:20261022T205000Z SUMMARY:Integrating the Science of Reading in Educator Preparation DESCRIPTION:In this panel presentation\, we will consider work underway at The City University of New York (CUNY) to integrate culturally responsive\, evidence-based practices for teaching literacy that are grounded in the Science of Reading (SoR). \;We will describe work underway at 5 CUNY colleges under the Path Forward initiative\, including comprehensive redesign of coursework\, assessments and clinical experiences to further integrate evidence-based practices aligned with the SoR across the trajectory of candidate learning experiences. We will also consider CUNY Reading Fellows (CRF) as an example of SoR-aligned literacy fieldwork for pre-service educators. We will describe training for pre-service educators in SoR aligned reading interventions that incorporate \;strategies for diverse learners and techniques for ongoing support to ensure program fidelity and culturally responsive techniques. We will describe processes for data collection and analysis\, impacts on pre-service educators and striving readers\, and examine outcomes for multilingual learners and other subgroups. We will also describe multimodal approaches used with pre-service educators such as virtual classroom features for remote instruction\, and hands-on materials used for in-person instruction. CATEGORIES:PANEL PRESENTATION LOCATION:Orenda Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c047f1848ca02d864469c59c235f98ac URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/c047f1848ca02d864469c59c235f98ac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T200000Z DTEND:20261022T205000Z SUMMARY:‘We see the benefits\, but don’t have the resources’ – School District Leaders & The Teacher Residency Model DESCRIPTION:We present findings from a study examining NYS school and district leader perspectives of teacher preparation\, residency models\, and school-university collaboration.  \;Leaders valued teacher residencies and their benefits\, but emphasized the need for more shared responsibility\, funding\, and administrative support.  \;Findings underscore the importance of sustainable\, mutually beneficial partnerships between districts and EPPs and highlight areas of tension inherent to year-long residencies. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Red Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2966cfeac7ba28252a115fb8c559e55e URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/2966cfeac7ba28252a115fb8c559e55e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T200000Z DTEND:20261022T205000Z SUMMARY:Preparing Teachers for Complexity: Critical Reflection as a Catalyst for School Change DESCRIPTION:This session highlights the practices in a yearlong\, field‑embedded practicum in an alternative certification program that invites novice special education teachers to view their schools not just as workplaces\, but as sites of inquiry. Rather than separating coursework from practice\, the course is designed around learning while doing\, using ethnographic observation and action research as pedagogical approaches. Through a series of scaffolded assignments\, special education teachers examine policies\, practices\, and student learning and engagement to understand how learners are impacted by power and structural inequities. As they analyze their school setting\, teachers ask questions about their assumptions and experiences to uncover implicit biases\, building critical consciousness through ongoing reflection. As part of the session\, a former student\, now an instructor and PhD candidate\, will share her experiences in this course and how the inquiry practices developed continue to shape her current research. \;The ethnography project in semester one asks teachers to identify a problem of practice and consider a change they can realistically implement in semester two to ensure greater equity and inclusion for their learners. Course materials\, used as data sources\, include teacher reflections\, ethnographic notes\, student ethnography assignments\, and action research plans\, which will be analyzed and shared for deeper discussion. Grounded in critical reflection and Freire’s problem-posing education\, this course supports candidates in moving from observer to change agent\, preparing them to recognize inequities\, examine practices\, and design interventions within their own school communities. This session will discuss the implications of this approach to teacher training\, with participants engaging in discussions about how new teachers can feel empowered to create change in their classrooms and schools. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Coesa Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:952790a0792c00ee5f826993e35b61e1 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/952790a0792c00ee5f826993e35b61e1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T200000Z DTEND:20261022T205000Z SUMMARY:Professional Judgment in the Age of AI: Preparing Future Teachers for an AI-Enabled Profession DESCRIPTION:As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into educational practice\, educator preparation programs face growing pressure to determine how best to prepare future teachers for AI-enabled classrooms. At the same time\, teacher candidates are expressing a desire for more learning opportunities related to AI and its role in teaching and learning. This presentation describes the design and implementation of an AI literacy module within a graduate teacher preparation program that was developed in response to candidate demand and grounded in the concept of professional judgment. Rather than focusing solely on tool use\, the module engaged candidates in critically evaluating AI-generated content\, considering ethical implications\, identifying limitations and biases\, and making instructional decisions that prioritize learner needs. The session will share the rationale for integrating AI literacy into teacher education\, highlight key design principles and learning experiences\, and discuss emerging lessons learned. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for incorporating AI literacy into educator preparation coursework while emphasizing professional judgment as an essential competency for future educators. CATEGORIES:PAPER PRESENTATION LOCATION:Estate Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:fad25dbee67a3fb68d6c2915f68ecd09 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/fad25dbee67a3fb68d6c2915f68ecd09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261022T200000Z DTEND:20261022T205000Z SUMMARY:First Impressions to Lasting Connections: A New Teacher's Guide to Family Engagement DESCRIPTION:The workshop will provide tangible methods for effective communication coaching at both the pre-service and new teacher levels. Designed for educator prep professionals\, instructional coaches\, field supervisors\, and principals/administrators.\n\nMATERIALS PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING\nPhone/laptop CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP LOCATION:Sun Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:dddcee3e48ab62ec8ff7b7ccec7f825c URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/dddcee3e48ab62ec8ff7b7ccec7f825c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T110000Z DTEND:20261023T150000Z SUMMARY:Registration DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:35bad67a887f331a9b98d97b778188fc URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/35bad67a887f331a9b98d97b778188fc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T111500Z DTEND:20261023T124500Z SUMMARY:Friday Breakfast DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8d53274f4829ed302ea3ccab47bcc90b URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/8d53274f4829ed302ea3ccab47bcc90b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T113000Z DTEND:20261023T123000Z SUMMARY:Affinity Meetings DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:TBA\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a70495a1f21f5a8773d5c445d85d7f7f URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/a70495a1f21f5a8773d5c445d85d7f7f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T113000Z DTEND:20261023T123000Z SUMMARY:New York Deans and Directors Convening DESCRIPTION:Convening deans and directors from across the state to address critical opportunities and shared concerns in shaping the future of educator preparation. Against a backdrop of evolving state certification standards\, shifting P-12 student demographics\, and persistent teacher shortages\, the gathering served as a strategic forum for alignment\, advocacy\, and institutional collaboration.\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Hathorn Room\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:10cd484a4922e87699b4dfea306dbc9b URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/10cd484a4922e87699b4dfea306dbc9b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T124500Z DTEND:20261023T130000Z SUMMARY:Friday Morning Welcome DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:cc95f43b31ad547d7734950835937a64 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/cc95f43b31ad547d7734950835937a64 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T130000Z DTEND:20261023T140000Z SUMMARY:Path Forward DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b9241073ef7c9fce37c655839a7924cf URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/b9241073ef7c9fce37c655839a7924cf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T140000Z DTEND:20261023T150000Z SUMMARY:Coffee Break DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:1694296da11ccd6b99d8ee49b2e33445 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/1694296da11ccd6b99d8ee49b2e33445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T141500Z DTEND:20261023T153000Z SUMMARY:NY Inspires DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b2907aa4c81131d8168586d99821e53f URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/b2907aa4c81131d8168586d99821e53f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T153000Z DTEND:20261023T163000Z SUMMARY:Bagged Lunch DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gallery\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:440359576b26877772c6b66baf680805 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/440359576b26877772c6b66baf680805 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260906T160018Z DTSTART:20261023T153000Z DTEND:20261023T160000Z SUMMARY:Q&A with NYSED Officials DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Gideon Putnam Road\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b40c092493bc7252b157026edd475d69 URL:http://nysatenyacte2026.sched.com/event/b40c092493bc7252b157026edd475d69 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR