NTN and Deeper Learning New York 2026
Reflect, Refocus and Plan - Part of the BOCES NY Inspires Workshop Series
Join BOCES and district teams from across New York for an energizing, hands-on pre-conference designed to accelerate your NY Inspires work. This three-hour session offers dedicated time to reflect on Year 1, refine your approach, and map out clear next steps for bringing the Portrait of a Graduate to life in every classroom.
Guided by New Tech Network (NTN), participants will use human-centered design strategies to examine community insights and develop actionable plans for deeper learning. NTN’s national expertise in systems change, improvement science, and adult learning will anchor this highly interactive experience.
Participants Will:
Reflect and Analyze Year 1 Progress: Identify lessons learned, bright spots, and hurdles from working with the NY Inspires Playbook and rollout of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate.
Reflect and Analyze Year 1 Progress: Identify lessons learned, bright spots, and hurdles from working with the NY Inspires Playbook and rollout of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate.
Strengthen Systems for the Year Ahead: Define priorities for advancing the Portrait of a Graduate across classrooms and districts. Use insights to identify the systems, supports, and leadership routines needed to sustain deeper learning practices and support the implementation of the NY State Portrait of a Graduate.
Audience: Participants in the NY Inspires BOCES Consortium and their component districts
Logistics: This three-hour session includes opportunities for design and planning with your team. Please bring a device for use during the session. Lunch will be provided. To be eligible for the free pre-conference hosted by NTN, participants must register for DLNY26.
Registration: 11:00a
Lunch: 11:15a – 12:15p
Pre-Conference Session: 12:30p – 3:30p
Lunch: 11:15a – 12:15p
Pre-Conference Session: 12:30p – 3:30p
To be eligible for the free pre-conference hosted by NTN, participants must register for DLNY26. The Deeper Learning New York 2026 Conference is open to all.