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The LHRIC is available to assist your district.
Business hours & support are:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
with the Service Desk open from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Links to each LHRIC department, with useful resources, are provided alongside this message. >
2025-26 Services Guide
What's Coming Up
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
LHRIC Offices Closed
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Virtual/ Online event
AI for the Interested
Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our AI for the Interested sessions. This 30-minute open agenda session is designed for educators who are curious about AI and want to explore its potential in the classroom. Bring your questions and join us for an engaging discussion where you can learn about AI tools, get practical tips, and discover how AI can enhance your teaching practices. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this session is the perfect opportunity to satisfy your curiosity and gain valuable insights. These sessions will take place on Mondays at 3:30, January-June.
Connection Information:
https://lhric-org.zoom.us/j/94062927018?from=addon
Meeting ID: 940 6292 7018
Passcode: 771076LHRIC Instructional Technology -
DEADLINE: 2024-25 Data Certification of SPED Data Elements VR 1-6, 8 through PD Data System
DEADLINE: 2024-25 Data Certification of Special Education
Data Elements VR 1-6, 8 through PD Data System. (VR7 and VR9 do not need to be certified.)State Reporting -
Virtual/ Online event
Nearpod for the diverse learner
Learn how to create interactive slides and lessons that will engage learners and expand teacher resources. Nearpod is a program that takes presentations and slideshows to a new engagement level, promoting varied student responses, learning styles, and includes differentiation features, such as Immersive reader and Virtual Reality simulations. Nearpod's extensive library of educational content for learning and life skills saves time and allows any lesson to be "digitized” and enhanced with opportunities for student feedback and interaction. Step into your next comfort level and understand how this easy-to-navigate product can be integrated into both live and remote classrooms. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session
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Virtual/ Online event
Online Course Provided by NYSCATE- Rolling enrollment
Register for online courses in partnership with NYSCATE. Enrollment is open throughout the year and participants have until June 30, 2025 to complete all course requirements. Current available courses include:
CSDF in Science Class
CSDF in Art Class
CSDF in ELA Class
CSDF in Math Class
Creating Effective Supports and Scaffolds for ELL/ML Learners
CSDF for Grades 2,3
CSDF for Grades 4-6
CSDF for Grades 7-8
CSDF for Grades K-1
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CIO Meeting
Webinar invite to be sent out.
State Reporting -
Virtual/ Online event
Provided by NYSCATE: ViewSonic webinar - esports: From Classroom to Career
How Esports Creates Pathways to Prosperity in Education, Industry, and Global Competitions
Join ViewSonic and the National ESports Association as we explore how esports equip students with essential future skills—such as adaptability, digital fluency, creative problem-solving, and global collaboration—helping the class of 2037 thrive in rapidly evolving industries and a tech-driven world. Esports serves as a forward-thinking model for modern education.
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DEADLINE: Preliminary Course Instructor Assignment, Student Class Entry Exit Data Due
DEADLINE: Preliminary Course Instructor Assignment, Student Class Entry Exit Data Due
State Reporting -
DEADLINE: Student Digital Resources Preliminary Data Due
State Reporting -
Virtual/ Online event
How do I increase student engagement with Kami?
If you are familiar with Kami and interested in new features, in-depth classroom usage, and advanced accessibility, this session is designed to dive right in. Popular features such as Split and Merge, curriculum planning, and co-teaching will also be highlighted in this focus session. Advanced document management with both Google Classroom and Microsoft 360 included. We will explore new interactive features and tools built to keep students engaged. Registrants will receive a Zoom invite prior to the session.
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Virtual/ Online event
Canva Creativity Corner
Join us for the Canva Creativity Corner, a 30-minute open agenda session! This is your time to come up with any questions you have about using Canva. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an experienced user seeking advanced tips, this session is here to help. Our expert will provide guidance, share helpful tips, and answer your Canva-related questions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your design skills and unleash your creativity with Canva! These sessions will take place on Thursdays at 3:30, January-June.
Connection Information:
https://lhric-org.zoom.us/j/99469061976?from=addon
Meeting ID: 994 6906 1976
Passcode: 187829LHRIC Instructional Technology -
Virtual/ Online event
AI for the Interested
Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our AI for the Interested sessions. This 30-minute open agenda session is designed for educators who are curious about AI and want to explore its potential in the classroom. Bring your questions and join us for an engaging discussion where you can learn about AI tools, get practical tips, and discover how AI can enhance your teaching practices. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this session is the perfect opportunity to satisfy your curiosity and gain valuable insights. These sessions will take place on Mondays at 3:30, January-June.
Connection Information:
https://lhric-org.zoom.us/j/94062927018?from=addon
Meeting ID: 940 6292 7018
Passcode: 771076LHRIC Instructional Technology -
450 Mamaroneck Avenue
Renaissance User Group
Join us for our annual Renaissance User conference.
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Virtual/ Online event
Provided by NYSCATE: PC University Webinar
Getting Creative with Technology Across Curriculum
In less than 20 minutes, learn 3 amazing techniques, using Hovercam products, designed to help teachers deliver highly effective teaching lessons, while simultaneously working with your existing interactive display or projectors with simplicity.
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Lunar New Year
LHRIC Offices Closed
LHRIC - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center -
Virtual/ Online event
Online Course Provided by NYSCATE- Rolling enrollment
Register for online courses in partnership with NYSCATE. Enrollment is open throughout the year and participants have until June 30, 2025 to complete all course requirements. Current available courses include:
CSDF in Science Class
CSDF in Art Class
CSDF in ELA Class
CSDF in Math Class
Creating Effective Supports and Scaffolds for ELL/ML Learners
CSDF for Grades 2,3
CSDF for Grades 4-6
CSDF for Grades 7-8
CSDF for Grades K-1
LHRIC Instructional Technology -
Virtual/ Online event
Local Civics.io information session for School Leaders
Local Civics transforms civics, college, and career pathways with badge-based learning, providing a tech platform and dashboards, standards-aligned curricular resources, professional development, and curricular coaching across schools and districts. The Local Civics platform supports project-based learning, work-based learning, and alternative learning environments. With 200+ hours of course material, 30+ skills-based badges, and real-time dashboards, educators can deploy engaging, standards-aligned civics lessons to the entire class. Join LHRIC and Local Civics for this information session on bringing LocalCivics.io to your school. Local Civics is an alternative graduation pathways program aligned with the NYSED pathways options. https://www.nysed.gov/standards-instruction/multiple-pathways. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.
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Virtual/ Online event
Canva Creativity Corner
Join us for the Canva Creativity Corner, a 30-minute open agenda session! This is your time to come up with any questions you have about using Canva. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an experienced user seeking advanced tips, this session is here to help. Our expert will provide guidance, share helpful tips, and answer your Canva-related questions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your design skills and unleash your creativity with Canva! These sessions will take place on Thursdays at 3:30, January-June.
Connection Information:
https://lhric-org.zoom.us/j/99469061976?from=addon
Meeting ID: 994 6906 1976
Passcode: 187829LHRIC Instructional Technology -
Virtual/ Online event
How do I introduce content with BrainPOP ?
BrainPOP offers curriculum-based animated movies, learning games, interactive quizzes, primary source activities, and a breadth of additional resources for students in grades 3+. Its topics span Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Engineering & Tech, Health, and Arts & Music. In this webinar, we will look into the breadth of activities including Make-a-Map, a concept mapping tool; Creative Coding, Make-A-Movie; incorporate gaming into instruction; and provide feedback on learning artifacts. Registrants will receive a Zoom invite prior to the session.
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Virtual/ Online event
How can I improve student-teacher connection with Hapara?
Learn how to utilize Hapara's management tools with ease. Hāpara empowers educators and students with mission-critical tools that make digital learning collaborative, efficient and transformational and deepen its connection to K-12 pedagogy. Classroom management: Provides visibility into learners' Chrome browsing activity as a way to guide real-time learning along with tools like chat and link sharing that promote digital citizenship and greater autonomy over their own learning. Gives educators a birds-eye view of learners' Google Drive folders, allowing them one-click access to view their assignments and provide frequent formative feedback. Safety & wellness: Web filtering and wellness solutions that ensure a safe and supportive digital learning environment with actionable insights that allow designated school staff to quickly intervene in potentially harmful situations. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.
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