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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T150000Z
DTEND:20261027T160000Z
SUMMARY:Professional Portraits
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CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS
LOCATION:Preconference\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T150000Z
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SUMMARY:Registration
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CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:Preconference\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T160000Z
DTEND:20261027T190000Z
SUMMARY:Statewide Leadership Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:*Statewide Leadership Team Members only\; Lunch will be served\n Alternate members are welcome to attend.
CATEGORIES:STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP TEAM
LOCATION:Regency A\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T180000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:Professional Portraits
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CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS
LOCATION:Preconference\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T180000Z
DTEND:20261027T213000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
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CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:Preconference\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T193000Z
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SUMMARY:New Director Meeting
DESCRIPTION:*1st and 2nd year Directors only
CATEGORIES:NEW DIRECTOR MEETING
LOCATION:Regency A\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T200000Z
DTEND:20261027T210000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Fueling the Spark: What Happens When Like Centers Connect
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCE KICKOFF
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/ef316885041d3b587b766b0feddb515e
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T213000Z
DTEND:20261027T223000Z
SUMMARY:Welcome Dinner
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/e965b16720ee056cdffed697cce6f5aa
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T223000Z
DTEND:20261027T233000Z
SUMMARY:General Session
DESCRIPTION:NYSUT Executive Vice President Jaime Ciffone NYS Teacher of the Year 2024 Zachary Arnez
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/bbdda7ac05a28cf5f0d2fbe4b10fa80b
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261027T233000Z
DTEND:20261028T003000Z
SUMMARY:Fanning the Flame: Connecting Across Regions
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CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/65513c0efe08a91dbc2f531551f0b90e
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T110000Z
DTEND:20261029T003000Z
SUMMARY:Professional Portraits
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS
LOCATION:Preconference\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/8edd2a081b32073cb237a152717bbdb3
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T110000Z
DTEND:20261028T120000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:Preconference\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/4f0aa3aafba791586c57c41763a35366
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T113000Z
DTEND:20261028T123000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/541284f73406d2a91781e337a92412d0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T124500Z
DTEND:20261028T134500Z
SUMMARY:Keynote Session: Igniting Passion through Collaborative Questioning
DESCRIPTION:This hour of interaction and collaboration (rather than a “talking-to” keynote) provides experiential learning: everyone refocuses their power and agency through early pair-shares\, and then is transparently asked to take notes and jot down questions. We will experience the NSRF Collaborative Questions Activity within the keynote hour.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T135000Z
DTEND:20261028T145000Z
SUMMARY:Delivering Asynchronous Programs in a Meaningful Way
DESCRIPTION:Asynchronous professional learning should be flexible\, meaningful\, and manageable. Explore practical strategies for designing digital badges and book studies that break learning into achievable steps\, encourage reflection\, and respect educators’ time. Discover examples of asynchronous programs that balance flexibility\, accountability\, and meaningful growth.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
LOCATION:Grand F\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/e8483bcb41cefec156efef77b6416e25
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T135000Z
DTEND:20261028T145000Z
SUMMARY:Designing High-Impact Adult Learning: Pedagogy vs. Andragogy
DESCRIPTION:Effective professional development requires shifting from pedagogy to andragogy (adult-centered learning). In this one-hour session\, explore how self-direction\, prior experience\, and internal motivation transform learning. Master practical strategies to move from direct lecturing to facilitating collaborative\, problem-solving experiences tailored to adult needs.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
LOCATION:Grand E\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/d6513f2c764a69d30637e6f6869958f5
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T135000Z
DTEND:20261028T145000Z
SUMMARY:Grant Strategy Speed Share: Rapid-Fire Ideas for Maximum Impact
DESCRIPTION:This fast-paced\, round-robin networking event allows Teacher Center Directors to rapidly exchange creative grant-spending strategies. Directors share standout projects\, learn peer best practices\, and break out of old habits by hearing fresh perspectives and ideas.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
LOCATION:Regency B\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/69147e8baef1fe02ffe6adb8d742dc7b
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T135000Z
DTEND:20261028T145000Z
SUMMARY:Keynote Breakout - One Aha kindles insights/actions from five others
DESCRIPTION:Sit with people you don’t know well. Explore the power of sharing a sparky “aha” moment and build a metaphorical fire from the “tinder” of small offerings from others at your table. Leave with even more revelations and energy thanks to the Aha! Protocol from NSRF.&nbsp\; This session is limited to 20 people.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
LOCATION:Regency A\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/01a7ba0d7e0c2fac955d7308f3d1e591
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T135000Z
DTEND:20261028T145000Z
SUMMARY:Pathways to Teacher Leadership (NBCT)
DESCRIPTION:Elevate the teaching profession and empower teacher leaders through National Board Certification (NBC). Discover how NBC programs strengthen Teacher Centers by delivering high-quality\, job-embedded professional learning and clear leadership pathways across 21 certificate areas. Let’s discuss expanding your center’s reach and impact.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
LOCATION:Grand G\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/162175ff128fa265c64fc7dd59253a9b
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T150000Z
DTEND:20261028T160000Z
SUMMARY:AI Tools & Prompting Competition
DESCRIPTION:Discover how generative AI can transform workflow as a powerful executive assistant to handle intensive tasks in a fraction of the time. A hands-on session for directors on mastering prompt engineering to streamline and enhance their workflow. Curate and refine a personalized suite of high-impact prompts during an interactive Prompt Challenge.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
LOCATION:Grand F\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/867576b3a6ef3a6b817ff201391b09c2
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T150000Z
DTEND:20261028T160000Z
SUMMARY:Fuel the Passion Without Burning Out
DESCRIPTION:Passion does not run out. It gets buried under everything we carry for everyone else. This session reconnects educators to the reason they said yes in the first place and shows them how to protect that fire from the slow erosion of depletion\, make the work sustainable and the love for it stays intact.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
LOCATION:Regency A\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/1f7d3203eed0895f7e09366376190721
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T150000Z
DTEND:20261028T160000Z
SUMMARY:New Director Debrief
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
LOCATION:Grand G\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/08c341c4f73a23186f4ffc562896ee31
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T150000Z
DTEND:20261028T160000Z
SUMMARY:Shifting PL to Integrate the Portrait of a Graduate
DESCRIPTION:Explore practical strategies for embedding the NYS Portrait of a Graduate into teacher professional learning. Participants will examine ways to align professional development with the Portrait's competencies\, strengthen instructional practices\, and design learning experiences that help educators prepare students for the changes.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSION
LOCATION:Grand E\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/01796430f3ccd566aa905b990e1d3be0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T160000Z
DTEND:20261028T170000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cf0789da1d00f0f46e5f16df2edaa393
URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/cf0789da1d00f0f46e5f16df2edaa393
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T161500Z
DTEND:20261028T175500Z
SUMMARY:Professional Portraits
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS
LOCATION:Preconference\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/06127ca097d885327324e38c826894d0
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T170000Z
DTEND:20261028T180000Z
SUMMARY:Transfer Ignited Passion: What Sparks Come Home?
DESCRIPTION:What flames have struck yesterday and today\, illuminating your thinking for the future? The closing recaps and recalls everything that’s occurred\, shares NSRF optional next steps\, and at the close\, prompts participants to pair-share the sparks and flames they will nurture and carry home to inspire others.
CATEGORIES:CLOSING SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/ee80770319af3851fa05c8f9ead6abd3
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T180000Z
DTEND:20261028T183000Z
SUMMARY:Carrying the Flame: Ignited\, Inspired\, and Ready to Lead
DESCRIPTION:Help us cross the finish line! Please join our closing session to share your feedback through a brief survey\, celebrate our time together\, and stick around for a few prize giveaways.
CATEGORIES:CLOSING SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://nystcfallforum2026.sched.com/event/1407ebb0582964ee0f5936319d9678d6
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DTSTAMP:20260820T074516Z
DTSTART:20261028T180000Z
DTEND:20261028T183000Z
SUMMARY:Professional Portraits
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS
LOCATION:Preconference\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY 14202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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