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• Professional Learning Series: Formative Assessment for 3D Science Learning (NYSSLS/NGSS)

  • Start
    July 27, 2026
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  • End
    July 29, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions

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  Join STANYS and WestEd for a one-day, classroom-focused professional learning experience (offered in three locations: July 27th SUNY New Paltz, July 28th OCM BOCES, July 29th SUNY Buffalo State) designed for science educators implementing phenomenon-driven, storyline-based instruction aligned to NYSLS/NGSS. This session centers on using daily, instruction-embedded formative assessment to make student thinking visible across the three dimensions of science learning—Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs), Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs)—and to make timely, responsive instructional decisions.

   

  Participants will learn what effective formative assessment looks like in classrooms, then engage in guided practice to design or refine tasks, interpret student evidence using analysis routines, and plan next steps that keep instruction moving—to meet the needs of all students. 

   

  Key takeaways you can use right away

   

  By the end of the day, educators will leave with:

  • An understanding of how formative assessment supports real-time instructional decision-making in NYSLS/NGSS-aligned classrooms
  • Strategies to elicit evidence of student learning during everyday instruction (not just at the end of a unit)
  • Classroom-ready tools and routines, such as:
  • • The qualities of lesson-sized learning goals and success criteria
    • Strategies to design tasks that elicit evidence of learning
    • Student work analysis protocols
    • Instructional decision-making tools
  • At least one ready-to-use formative assessment routine/task plus a concrete plan to adapt and apply it to their own course, unit, or storyline context.

  
  

  
  

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• Annual State Conference - Making Science Stick

  • Start
    November 06, 2026
  • End
    November 09, 2026
  • Location
    Oncenter, Syracuse

  visit www.stanysconference.org for more information and registration

  By entering an event or program (whether in-person or online) of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video live-streaming and/or recording may occur.

  Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed (including live-streamed), and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with STANYS and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

  By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of such media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

  You understand that all photography, filming (including live-streaming) and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

  
  

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• Pre-Conference Event

  • When
    November 06, 2026
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    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    OnCenter Convention Center

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  Pre-Conference Friday Special Event - Conference Registration NOT required to attend.  Available to Members and Non-Members.

  Making Climate Science Stick: For the Classroom, Community and Beyond
  

  Interested attendees can register for the full-day workshop separately from the Annual Conference and as an add-on to their Annual Conference registration. 

  Members - to register, first click "Register" then provide your email address.  Please provide the email that STANYS uses to contact you as a member.  Registration confirmation will be sent to this address.  

  Non-Members - click "Register" to access the registration form then provide an email address to which you would like a registration confirmation sent.  

  PAYMENT
  Fee: $175.00 (A light breakfast and buffet lunch is part of the registration fee.) 
  

  
  

  Payment can be made by Credit Card Online, by Check or Purchase Order. The Check or P.O. and should be received by STANYS at least 2 days before the event date.

  Email P.O. to - membership@stanys.org

  Mail check to:
  

  STANYS

  PO Box 121

  Tuckahoe, NY 10707

  
  

  By entering an event or program (whether in-person or online) of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video live-streaming and/or recording may occur.

  Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed (including live-streamed), and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with STANYS and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

  By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of such media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

  You understand that all photography, filming (including live-streaming) and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

  
  

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• 2026 Conference - Sunday Only

  • Start
    November 07, 2026
  • End
    November 09, 2026
  • Location
    Oncenter Convention Center, 800 South State St.,Syracuse, NY

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  Sunday conference includes workshops, Sunday dinner, a Subject Area Breakfast, attendance at post workshop events, various social gatherings and concurrent activities.  Add on options include Friday Night Dinner/Event, the Fellows Reception, PRI Institute with Breakfast on Monday.

  NOTE to Members: Click on "Register". The member registration option will become available once you enter your STANYS Membership email.  This is the email that STANYS uses to communicate with you.  Be sure you will have an active membership (one that has not lapsed before the end of the conference) for the Conference.

  Online registration closes November 2nd.  Registration will be available at the Conference site.

  

  PAYMENT is by Credit Card (Online), Check or P.O.

  Personal Checks and POs should be received by Oct. 30th at the latest.  If we do not have your payment/P.O. on record prior to the Conference you will be required to provide this in-person at the on-site registration.  

  Check - Mail to:
  STANYS 
  P.O. Box 121
  Tuckahoe, NY 10707

  P.O. should be emailed to membership@stanys.org

  By entering an event or program (whether in-person or online) of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video live-streaming and/or recording may occur.

  Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed (including live-streamed), and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with STANYS and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

  By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of such media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

  You understand that all photography, filming (including live-streaming) and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

  
  

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• 2026 Conference - Pre-Service Teacher

  • Start
    November 07, 2026
  • End
    November 09, 2026
  • Location
    Oncenter Nicolas Pirro Conference Center, Syracuse, NY

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  Full Conference includes workshops (Saturday, Sunday, Monday), Saturday/Sunday Dinners, One Subject Area Breakfast, attendance at the Annual Meeting (STANYS awards and keynote speaker), various social gatherings and concurrent activities.  Add on options include: Friday Night Dinner/Event, the Fellows Reception, an Additional Breakfast, PRI Institute with Breakfast on Monday.

  NOTE to Members: Click on "Register". The member registration option will become available once you enter your STANYS Membership email.  This is the email that STANYS uses to communicate with you.  Be sure you will have an active membership (one that has not lapsed before Nov. 10th) for the Conference.

  Online registration closes November 2nd.  Registration will be available at the Conference site.

  

  PAYMENT is by Credit Card (Online), Check or P.O.

  Personal Checks and POs should be received by Wednesday Oct. 30th at the latest.  If we do not have your payment/P.O. on record prior to the Conference you will be required to provide this in-person at the on-site registration.  

  Check - Mail to:
  STANYS Data Manager
  P.O. Box 121
  Tuckahoe, NY 10707

  P.O. (PDF file) should be emailed.
  Email to: membership@stanys.org

  By entering an event or program (whether in-person or online) of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video live-streaming and/or recording may occur.

  Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed (including live-streamed), and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with STANYS and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

  By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of such media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

  You understand that all photography, filming (including live-streaming) and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

  
  

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• 2026 Conference - Full Conference

  • Start
    November 07, 2026
  • End
    November 09, 2026
  • Location
    Oncenter Convention Center, 800 South State St.,Syracuse, NY

  Register

  Full Conference includes workshops (Saturday, Sunday, Monday), Saturday/Sunday Dinners, One Subject Area Breakfast, attendance at the Annual Meeting (STANYS awards and keynote speaker), various social gatherings and concurrent activities.  Add on options include: Friday Night Dinner/Event, the Fellows Reception, an Additional Breakfast, PRI Institute with Breakfast on Monday.

  NOTE to Members: Click on "Register". The member registration option will become available once you enter your STANYS Membership email.  This is the email that STANYS uses to communicate with you.  Be sure you will have an active membership (one that has not lapsed before Nov. 10th) for the Conference.

  Online registration closes November 2nd before the conference.  Registration will be available at the Conference site.

  

  PAYMENT is by Credit Card (Online), Check or P.O.

  Personal Checks and P.O.s should be received by Wednesday Oct. 30th at the latest.  If we do not have your payment/P.O. on record prior to the Conference you will be required to provide this in-person at the on-site registration.  

  Check - Mail to:
  STANYS Data Manager
  P.O. Box 121
  Tuckahoe, NY 10707

  P.O.
  Email to: membership@stanys.org

  By entering an event or program (whether in-person or online) of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video live-streaming and/or recording may occur.

  Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed (including live-streamed), and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with STANYS and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

  By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of such media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

  You understand that all photography, filming (including live-streaming) and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

  
  

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• 2026 Conference - Saturday Only

  • When
    November 07, 2026
  • Location
    Oncenter Convention Center, 800 South State St.,Syracuse, NY

  Registration is closed

  

  Conference Saturday includes workshops, Saturday Dinner, A Subject Area Breakfast, attendance at the Annual Meeting (STANYS awards and keynote speaker), various social gatherings and concurrent activities.  Add on options include: Friday Night Dinner/Event, PRI Institute with Breakfast on Monday.

  NOTE to Members: Click on "Register". The member registration option will become available once you enter your STANYS Membership email.  This is the email that STANYS uses to communicate with you. Be sure you will have an active membership (one that has not lapsed before Nov. 10th) for the Conference.

  Online registration closes November 2nd.  Registration will be available at the Conference site.

  

  PAYMENT is by Credit Card (Online), Check or P.O.

  Personal Checks and POs should be received by Wednesday Oct. 30th at the latest.  If we do not have your payment/P.O. on record prior to the Conference you will be required to provide this in-person at the on-site registration. 

  Check - Mail to:
  STANYS
  P.O. Box 121
  Tuckahoe, NY 10707

  P.O. should be emailed to membership@stanys.org

  By entering an event or program (whether in-person or online) of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video live-streaming and/or recording may occur.

  Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed (including live-streamed), and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with STANYS and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

  By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of such media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

  You understand that all photography, filming (including live-streaming) and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

  
  

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• 2026 Conference - Monday Only

  • When
    November 09, 2026
  • Location
    Oncenter Convention Center, 800 South State St.,Syracuse, NY

  Register

  Conference Monday includes a breakfast.

  Online registration closes November 2nd. Registration will be available at the Conference site.

  NOTE to Members: Click on "Register". The member registration option will become available once you enter your STANYS Membership email.  This is the email that STANYS uses to communicate with you. Be sure you will have an active membership (one that has not lapsed before Nov. 10th) for the Conference.
  

  

  PAYMENT is by Credit Card (Online), Check or P.O.

  Personal Checks and P.O.s should be received by Wednesday Oct. 30th at the latest.  If we do not have your payment/P.O. on record prior to the Conference you will be required to provide this in-person at the on-site registration.  

  Check - Mail to:
  

  STANYS

  PO Box 121

  Tuckahoe, NY 10707

  P.O. (PDF file) should be emailed.
  Email to: membership@stanys.org

  By entering an event or program (whether in-person or online) of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video live-streaming and/or recording may occur.

  Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed (including live-streamed), and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with STANYS and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

  By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of such media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

  You understand that all photography, filming (including live-streaming) and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

  
  

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