2026 NYSMSA Middle-Level Institute Registration

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Welcome to the 21st Annual NYS Middle School Association Middle-Level Institute. We're glad you will join us for two days of high-quality professional learning, focused on developmentally-appropriate practices that support our middle-level learners and align with the expectations of NYSED's Portrait of a Graduate.

The Institute agenda includes three general assemblies and four breakout sessions. You should select one workshop for breakout sessions 1, 2, and 3; all registrants will participate together in Breakout Session 4 on Tuesday afternoon.

**Please use this link to access session descriptions: View session descriptions here.

**Please use this link to access the Institute Schedule: View Institute Flyer/Schedule here.

IMPORTANT: If your school district is a member of the GST BOCES, you should register below to indicate your session choices, but you MUST ALSO REGISTER HERE through GST BOCES in order for your payment to be processed through the BOCES.

Please contact Linda Ruest at lruest@nysmsa.org with any questions.

Email *

Phone Number (This will be used only if necessary. It will NOT be shared.) *

Last Name *

First Name *

School/BOCES/District/Organization *

Your District Role *

Teacher

Building Administrator

District Administrator

Other:

The fee of $375 includes registration, a continental breakfast and lunch both days and a Tuesday evening networking event. *

I will remit a check for $375 to NYSMSA @ PO Box 1329, Lewiston, NY 14092.

I will be paying with a District purchase order.

I would prefer to pay with a credit card. Please contact me to make arrangements.

Payment will be made through the GST BOCES (GST BOCES component districts only). Be sure to register with GST BOCES using the link above.

Other:

School/BOCES/District/Organization Mailing Address *

Session 1 - Monday, July 13 (9:30 - 11:30) *

Best Practices in Middle-Level Instruction - facilitated by Linda Ruest

Grading at the Middle Level - facilitated by Winton Buddington

Teaming Structures that Support Student Learning at the Middle Level - facilitated by Tom Phillips

MTSS at the Middle Level, Part 1 - facilitated by Shawn Williams

Session 2 - Monday, July 13 (1:30 - 3:30) *

Managing Your Middle-Level Classroom by Building an Affirming Classroom Culture - facilitated by Linda Ruest

Introduction to Classroom Circles - facilitated by Winton Buddington

MTSS at the Middle Level, Part 1 - facilitated by Shawn Williams (repeat of the AM session)

Session 3 - Tuesday, July 14 (10:00 - 12:00) *

Introduction to Classroom Circles - facilitated by Winton Buddington

MTSS at the Middle Level, Part 2 - facilitated by Shawn Williams (repeat of the AM session)

Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education: Teaching weith Equity and Dignity in Mind - facilitated by Linda Ruest

Session 4 - Tuesday, July 14 (1:00 - 3:00) *

Portrait of a Graduate at the Middle Level - Breakout Buffet - facilitated by NYSMSA Board

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