View Workshop: The Reading Cafe
| Workshop Name | The Reading Cafe |
|---|---|
| Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| External Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| Workshop Short Desc | The Reading Cafe provides middle and high-school ELA teachers an opportunity to read and discuss contemporary works of YA fiction. This summer's Reading Cafe includes one novel, which is based on last summer's novels. The summer 2026 novel is Angeline Boulley's Sisters in the Wind (released Sept. 2025) and will be be held at two locations: RocketCup Coffee: Cattaraugus, NY, and Olean, NY. |
| Workshop Code | Not set |
| School Year | 2026-2027 |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Frequency | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Not set |
| Location | Not set |
| Category | 529 - Professional Development |
| Subcategory | Curric: Learning Standards |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Location | Not set |
| Evaluation Form | Not set |
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Level | SED CODES 1,2,3,4 |
| Total Workshop Days | 1.0 |
| Credit Hours | 4.00 |
| Days To Bill | 1.0 |
| Participants Must Attend All Days | No |
| District Always Pays Participant Fee | Yes |
| Participant Approval Needed | No |
| Scoring Exams | No |
| Assigned Seating | No |
| Assigned Seating By Table | No |
| Limit One District Per Table | No |
| Rep Reg Days Before Scoring | Not set |
| Workshop Full Desc | The Reading Cafe provides middle and high-school ELA teachers an opportunity to read and discuss contemporary works of YA fiction. This summer's Reading Cafe includes one novel, which is based on last summer's novels. The summer 2026 novel is Angeline Boulley's Sisters in the Wind (released Sept. 2025) and will be be held at two locations: RocketCup Coffee: Cattaraugus, NY, and Olean, NY.
**CABOCES does not expect or encourage teachers to teach the Reading Cafe YA novels. This is an opportunity for teachers to read and discuss the novel through the lens of the NYS NG ELA standards with regional colleagues. Any decision to teach the novel is up to the school district. We always promote open communication between teachers and administration, all district stakeholders, prior to teaching a new work of fiction or non-fiction. |
| Workshop Audience | Middle and High-school ELA teachers (grades 7-12 recommended) |
| Workshop Prerequisites | Not set |
| Workshop Objectives | Teachers will read one work of YA fiction
Teachers will discuss the novel: author's purpose, theme, setting, characterization, powerful passages, parallels to contemporary life, etc. Teachers will experience professional resources that connect to the novel. Teachers will consider how the novel supports NYS NG ELA Standards. Teachers will review CABOCES protocol for introducing teachers to works of fiction and non-fiction. *See Workshop Full Description |
| Assessment of Learning | Whole group discussion of the novel; connecting resources; and authentic connections to NYS NG ELA Standards. |
| Workshop Topics, Concepts & Resources | Not set |
| Workshop Broadcast Notes | Participants may attend one or both sessions, and it's not required to read the summer 2025 Boulley novels to attend. |
| Submitted For Approval | 01/16/2026 |
| Approved | 01/16/2026 |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Workshop Id | 3249 |
| Added By | Anne S Mitchell |
| Boces | Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES |
| Archived Date | Not set |
| Entry Date | 12/22/2025 09:55:39 |
| Last Modified Date | 01/16/2026 09:01:16 |
CTLE Activities
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Learning Standards
- 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
- 6 Responsibilities Collaboration
- 7 Professional Growth