Frontline Education

1. 9th Leadership and Information Symposium - Celebrate Our Successes! - VENDOR REGISTRATION ONLY

Program: School Library System

Audience: Vendors supporting the conference

Dates: 5/3/2024

Closed

This end-of-the-year celebration is supported by vendor attendance. Limit of 8 vendor tables. Please pay with a credit card.

2. High School and Beyond Meet Up

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 5/21/2024

The LILRC High School and Beyond Interest Group was created to promote discussion and provide a platform where academic, public, and school librarians can share information on the needs of high school students transitioning to college and life. With the conclusion of the Stony Brook University Libraries "Ready For Success” summit on March 15th, the need for continued conversations is vital for our collective students' success. Please join us May 21st on Zoom from 12:30 - 1:30 PM for high school librarians and academic librarians to meet up to discuss their 2023-2024 school year. What worked? What did not work? Successes? Challenges? This will be a helpful sharing opportunity for all those in attendance. We will also plan for a regular monthly conversation during the 2024-2025 school year. School librarians can register via your respective School Library System Frontline account. LILRC will handle academic and public librarians' registrations.

3. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 9/19/2024

Closed

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

4. Social Studies Collegial Circle ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 9-10am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 6/12/2025

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xm9ti6qhj9LkYLcxT3s63Jdqc9XDiUiO/view?usp=sharing

5. ELA Collegial Circle ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 10-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 6/12/2025

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KdRUWgOej8zmMab0ccKUXuK8RVLenKK8/view?usp=sharing

6. Regents Math Educator Collegial Circles (CHANGED TO VIRTUAL) facilitated by Stacey Mooney - 2:45-3:45pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 5/19/2025

On-going opportunities for Regents Math educators from all over Long Island to collaborate and discuss best practices and strategies, share resources, assessments, lessons, scaffolds and activities.

• Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Circles

• Hybrid Options for each Circle

• Same time for all circles (1 per month) 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19IxR8DHtPy81A533XDFc2SdhvH4nMSrr/view?usp=sharing

7. Demco Book Doctor Workshop

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists; Library Clerks

Dates: 9/25/2024

Book Doctor workshops provide book care training with the aim of helping you keep your collection in circulation longer. Training incudes protection and repair techniques and offers: a hands-on experience; ideas for protecting books ahead of circulation; tried-and-true methods for a variety of repairs. Notes with links to other free resources such as how-to videos, product directories, and a repair guide will be provided. Each attendee must bring their own adult scissors. The Book Doctor is Kimberly Young from DEMCO.

8. All Mixed Up: Middle Grade Novelist Raj Tawney

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 10/7/2024

Join LILRC when we welcome novelist Raj Tawney to discuss his Long Island based middle grade novel, All Mixed Up. "New York Times essayist, Raj Tawney, delivers a gripping story of a multi-ethnic American boy who forges a complex friendship with a Pakistani immigrant in the wake of 9/11. It's 2002--less than one year after the September 11th attacks-- and sixth-grader Kamal Rao is tackling a brave new world of challenges, including figuring out who he really is and how he fits in. Even with New York City in its backyard, the suburban town where he lives is anything but open-minded. That means Kamal - frequently picked on and feeling ostracized -- usually spends his time alone, making mud pies in the backyard or cooking recipes with his mom and grandma from his family's three cultures. Then, one day, a Pakistani immigrant named Jaz arrives at school, entering Kamal's life and challenging his sluggish movement through the world. As the two boys forge a friendship over their love of exploring the outdoors and eating good food, the newcomer begins to show Kamal how being "different" isn't a bad thing at all. For the first time, a fire is lit within Kamal - but what will happen when questions of Jaz's origins and his intentions begin to come into question at school and in their town? Will Kamal-- now on the cusp of discovering who he really is and who he wants to be -- risk his own safety and his family's trust to help his new friend, someone he barely knows at all? Based on the author's personal life experiences, an insightful middle-grade novel from a fresh voice in children's fiction that will be felt long after the last page." Presented by LILRC.

9. Supporting English Language Learners with TeachingBooks - Secondary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Secondary Level Library Media Specialists and Teachers

Dates: 10/8/2024

Discover resources to support responsive literacy instruction for all readers. Easily vary content, pacing, and outcomes to meet reading readiness. Access and share resources in a variety of formats to meet diverse learning needs and scaffold support. Provided by TeachingBooks. CTLE in Language Acquisition.

10. Supporting English Language Learners with TeachingBooks - Elementary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary Level Library Media Specialists and Teachers

Dates: 10/8/2024

Discover resources to support responsive literacy instruction for all readers. Easily vary content, pacing, and outcomes to meet reading readiness. Access and share resources in a variety of formats to meet diverse learning needs and scaffold support. Provided by TeachingBooks. CTLE in Language Acquisition.

11. New Librarians' Orientation

Program: School Library System

Audience: New School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 10/16/2024

This orientation is for school librarians new to the profession, new to a grade level, or who would like to learn more about the School Library System and/or BOCES. Experienced librarians are encouraged to attend to answer grade level specific questions. Presented by Sara Kardasz.

12. The Science & Joy of Reading in the School Library - a SLSA (School Library Systems Association) Statewide PD event -

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists, reading teachers, and administrators

Dates: 10/22/2024

Librarians and library services play a significant role in the literacy development of young people. Through their expertise and the use of library resources, librarians positively influence the implementation and success of evidence-based literacy instruction as defined by NYSED's Literacy Briefs and current research about literacy and libraries. In this workshop, participants will examine research findings and instructional resources, collaborate with peers, and develop plans for supporting and enhancing students' literacy and social development. Research findings show that wide reading can foster the development of positive social behaviors and attitudes, including empathy. Wide reading remains one of the most accessible ways for young people to build background knowledge about topics of personal interest and academic study. In the morning session, Donalyn Miller will share research findings, instructional moves, resources, and programming ideas for promoting wide reading. After lunch Teaching Books will be presenting on Early Child Resources available. We will finish the day with action planning around the Science of Reading. Workshop includes work session time to explore resources and collaborate with peers. The day will include presentations via zoom and onsite work. Thank you to GumDrop Books for providing breakfast and lunch.

13. The Long Island School Library Systems' Regional Institute: S.P.A.R.K. Connections - Chapter 11

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/5/2024

This unique professional development opportunity for school librarians will cover timely topics of interest. Attendees will develop their knowledge from a variety of administrators and colleagues during the course of the day to improve their curriculum and practice for the upcoming year. A continental breakfast allows time to talk to colleagues and vendors about the topics of the day in a relaxed atmosphere. A mid-day lunch and time to network to discuss the 24 possible sessions with your fellow educators to further enhance the day. Please visit the joint School Library Systems LibGuides at http://nasboces.libguides.com/FallInstitute for the agenda and other information.

14. Promoting Independent Reading with TeachingBooks - Secondary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Secondary Level Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/13/2024

Discover searching tips that will match titles to readers. Explore and share resources in a variety of formats that deepen connections to books while engaging readers. Provided by TeachingBooks

15. Supporting Early Literacy with TeachingBooks and Sora - Elementary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary Level Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/13/2024

Discover exceptional texts to support and supplement early literacy instruction. Use TeachingBooks to identify popular picture books by more than a dozen phonics and phonetical awareness classifications. Additionally, you'll have worksheets for each book to extend reading instruction in the library, home, or classroom. Provided by TeachingBooks

16. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 11/14/2024

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

17. Liaison Business Meeting and Professional Learning for all LMS's - Unleash The AI Within

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 12/11/2024

Liaisons' business meeting will be followed by hands-on professional learning. Morning session will be "Magic School AI" with an in-person presentation. After lunch will be "Canva for Education" via Zoom. Bring your own device. All Library Media Specialists are welcome to attend.

18. Sooth.fyi demo

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 12/17/2024

Join an exciting live demo of the award-winning Sooth.fyi - the only internet search engine specifically designed for students. On Sooth, students search exclusively across the web's most reliable and diverse sources of news, research, and insights without ads, AI chatbots, or dubious content. Our proprietary, human-curated search index comprises billions of pages of the internet's best sources of knowledge that can't be found in databases. Sooth is the only search platform that displays NewsGuard Trust Scores and AllSides Media Bias Ratings so students are confident in the content they're engaging. Sooth is also the only platform with a misinformation toolkit.

19. LibraryReady AI asynchronous online course

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists, teachers, administrators

Dates: 1/9/2025

The course will include Understanding AI, AI at School, and Teaching Your Students about AI. Explore basic AI concepts and applications to demystify the technology. Learn to identify collaborative opportunities to design curricula incorporating AI literacy. Examine classroom and schoolwide guidelines to ensure AI tools are used responsibly. This fully online course will end with a zoom session on February 11, 2025. 8 hours of CTLE credit will be given for completing the course.

20. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 1/14/2025

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

21. Navigating Book Selections with Book Resumes and Instant Collection Reports on TeachingBooks - Secondary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Secondary Level Library Media Specialists

Dates: 2/4/2025

Receive insights, reports, and confidence around the titles you choose for displays, storytimes, book clubs, and more. Book resumes provide you with the book's bona fides: awards, reviews, genres, reading levels, and more. Collection analysis reports give you insights into diversity, recency, fiction/non-fiction, and more - while also helping you identify titles for possible augmentation. Provided by TeachingBooks.

22. Navigating Book Selections with Book Resumes and Instant Collection Reports on TeachingBooks - Elementary Level

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary Level Library Media Specialists

Dates: 2/4/2025

Receive insights, reports, and confidence around the titles you choose for displays, storytimes, book clubs, and more. Book resumes provide you with the book's bona fides: awards, reviews, genres, reading levels, and more. Collection analysis reports give you insights into diversity, recency, fiction/non-fiction, and more - while also helping you identify titles for possible augmentation. Provided by TeachingBooks.

23. LibraryReady AI Concluding Synchronous Session

Program: School Library System

Audience: Participants who completed the LibraryReady AI course

Dates: 2/11/2025

This zoom session will include sharing of learning from the completed asynchronous LibraryReady AI course. Discussions will cover each course section and focus on key takeaways. What do students need to understand? Share ideas, questions, and areas for further exploration.

24. LibraryReady AI Concluding Synchronous Session

Program: School Library System

Audience: Participants who completed the LibraryReady AI course

Dates: 2/11/2025

This zoom session will include sharing of learning from the completed asynchronous LibraryReady AI course. Discussions will cover each course section and focus on key takeaways. What do students need to understand? Share ideas, questions, and areas for further exploration.

25. Liaison Business meeting and Professional Learning for all LMS's

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/12/2025

Liaisons' business meeting will be followed by professional learning. Heather Rubin, Administrative Coordinator of L.I. RBERN @ ESBOCES will provide 3 hours of professional learning that will qualify for Language Acquisition CTLE. "Amplifying ELL Voices Through the Power of Digital Storytelling: An Introduction". Bring the creative art of storytelling to a new generation of students. This session will provide an introduction to designing digital storytelling projects that incorporate multiple modalities, develop multiliteracy skills and promote language development for English Language Learners. Learn how to engage your entire learning community in a creative, culturally responsive and fun digital media experience.

26. Engaging Young Researchers with Your NOVELny Resource, Gale in Context: Elementary

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/18/2025

Join us for this training session that delves into the vast possibilities of Gale In Context: Elementary, a comprehensive resource designed to empower elementary educators and librarians. Discover how this dynamic database can transform your classroom or library by providing age-appropriate and reliable content across various subjects. Learn how to navigate the user-friendly interface, effectively search for relevant articles, images, videos, and more, and leverage the interactive tools and features that engage young learners. Leave this session equipped with practical tips, best practices, and a deeper understanding of how to utilize Gale In Context: Elementary to enhance student engagement and academic success. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of Gale In Context: Elementary with your students! Presented by Lindsay Barfield, Gale

27. Project Look Sharp: Media Literacy Leadership, 2024 Long Island Cohort (AM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/25/2025

Hear from the three Western Suffolk BOCES School Library System members of the 2024 Long Island Cohort. They will share their experiences from participating in the cohort. What did they do? What did they learn? How have they used CMD (Constructivist Media Decoding) with students and/or colleagues? What are their plans for using CMD in the future? Presented by Carmen DiBartolomeo, Kelly Ricotta and Laura Bishop-Scioli (Two sessions available to choose from)

28. Project Look Sharp: Media Literacy Leadership Training, 2024 Long Island Cohort (PM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/25/2025

Hear from the three Western Suffolk BOCES School Library System members of the 2024 Long Island Cohort. They will share their experiences from participating in the cohort. What did they do? What did they learn? How have they used CMD (Constructivist Media Decoding) with students and/or colleagues? What are their plans for using CMD in the future? Presented by Carmen DiBartolomeo, Kelly Ricotta and Laura Bishop-Scioli (Two sessions available to choose from)

29. SETC: The Resilient Educator- From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transformative Wellness Strategies For a Calm, Mindful End of the School Year

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 4/2/2025 to 6/25/2025

Calling all educational heroes: K-12 teachers, counselors, administrators, support staff, ENL specialists, paraprofessionals, lunch monitors, clerical workers, and everyone who makes their schools thrive! If you're reading this description, THIS is your SIGN to register for this course. Are you mentally crossing off calendar days until your next break? Carrying the weight of student needs while your well-being waits? Are you drowning in a sea of IEPs, assessments, conferences, and challenging behavioral situations? Finding yourself completely depleted by the time you reach home? Then this 15-hour journey to restoration is meant specifically for YOU. Take a moment right now... Inhale deeply... Exhale completely... Inhale again... And release... Envision yourself navigating the remaining weeks of the school year with a centered mind that remains calm amid chaos, practical strategies that make the final stretch of the school year manageable, and the ability to ride each wave of challenges with balance and purpose. This course offers the sanctuary and replenishment you've been craving. This course is dedicated to helping you reclaim your passion for education while honoring your need for self-care. Remember: You cannot pour from an empty cup. This course will meet 1 hour per week so that it is something that you look forward to and not another thing ‘to do'. Your future self is already thanking you for registering today!

30. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 4/3/2025

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

31. Weeding to Grow your Collection (AM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 4/9/2025

Using your Follett Titlewise Analysis to identify aged titles and make room for new! This session will guide you through using Titlewise to help you focus your weeding strategies by: identifying aged titles; exploring Dewey classifications that need attention; improving the age of your collection (suggested average age is 2014). Beth Ferrigno from Follett Content will provide an overview to get you started! You can also schedule time for Beth to visit your school to assist you in this process.

32. Weeding to Grow Your Collection (PM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 4/9/2025

Using your Follett Titlewise Analysis to identify aged titles and make room for new! This session will guide you through using Titlewise to help you focus your weeding strategies by: identifying aged titles; exploring Dewey classifications that need attention; improving the age of your collection (suggested average age is 2014). Beth Ferrigno from Follett Content will provide an overview to get you started! You can also schedule time for Beth to visit your school to assist you in this process.

33. SchoolReady AI - a fully online asynchronous course

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists, Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 4/11/2025

This is a repeat of the LibraryReady AI asynchronous online course that took place in January. The course will include Understanding AI, AI at School, and Teaching Your Students about AI. Explore basic AI concepts and applications to demystify the technology. Learn to identify collaborative opportunities to design curricula incorporating AI literacy. Examine classroom and schoolwide guidelines to ensure AI tools are used responsibly. This fully online course will end with a zoom session on May 14, 2025. 6 hours of CTLE credit will be given for completing the online course.

34. Boclips Classroom demo

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 4/23/2025

With over 650 content partners contributing over 1.7 million videos, Boclips Classroom brings an unparalleled depth and breadth of safe, standards-aligned Ed-Ready video content to New York districts and schools. Curated for teachers, Boclips' video collection empowers teachers to enrich and animate lessons on the fly with the world's most extensive selection of educational videos with transcripts included to support all students. Boclips' leading AI tool, Assistant, helps educators quickly find standards aligned video clips to seamlessly weave into their lessons. Teachers can directly share videos with students and create playlists to share with students in Boclips Classroom. Boclips is a safe alternative to Youtube. Boclips is DREAM approved, Ed-Law 2D compliant, and ready to support your district or school! Presented by Ben Friedman of Boclips.

35. Weeding to Grow Your Collection (AM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialist

Dates: 4/24/2025

Using your Follett Titlewise Analysis to identify aged titles and make room for new! This session will guide you through using Titlewise to help you focus your weeding strategies by: identifying aged titles; exploring Dewey classifications that need attention; improving the age of your collection (suggested average age is 2014). Beth Ferrigno from Follett Content will provide an overview to get you started! You can also schedule time for Beth to visit your school to assist you in this process.

36. Weeding to Grow Your Collection (PM session)

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 4/24/2025

Using your Follett Titlewise Analysis to identify aged titles and make room for new! This session will guide you through using Titlewise to help you focus your weeding strategies by: identifying aged titles; exploring Dewey classifications that need attention; improving the age of your collection (suggested average age is 2014). Beth Ferrigno from Follett Content will provide an overview to get you started! You can also schedule time for Beth to visit your school to assist you in this process.

37. 10th Leadership & Information Symposium - Celebrate Our Successes!

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 5/1/2025

The Liaisons business meeting is held virtually in an asynchronous manner. Librarian of the Year will be celebrated. Retirees are acknowledged. Keynote will be local author Sarah Beth Durst. Her topic will be "Creating Fiction to Foster Empathy". Her 28 published books range from picture books to middle grade to young adult to adult. The afternoon session will be "Supporting Project-Based Learning Through Library Media Research" with Stacey Mooney, Program Specialist with WSBOCES. This will be a great day!

38. 10th Leadership and Information Symposium - Celebrate Our Successes! - VENDOR REGISTRATION ONLY

Program: School Library System

Audience: Vendor Registration

Dates: 5/1/2025

Closed

This end-of-the-year celebration is supported by vendor attendance. Limit of 9 vendor tables. Please pay with a credit card. Select "Other" as district option.

39. Final SchoolReady AI synchronous session - PM session

Program: School Library System

Audience: Participants who completed the SchoolReady AI asynchronous online course

Dates: 5/14/2025

This zoom session will include sharing of learning from the completed asynchronous LibraryReady AI course. Discussions will cover each course section and focus on key takeaways. What do students need to understand? Share ideas, questions, and areas for further exploration. Please select one time to participate.

40. SETC: Encouraging student voices

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/14/2025 to 6/4/2025

*ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT THE DAY BEFORE* Encouraging student voices within a school is key to creating a sense of emotional safety-and leads to greater academic motivation. Fostering a student voice means more than encouraging learners to speak up or share their opinions. It's about creating a school culture that encourages students to be individuals, express and challenge themselves, and contribute to the school community. In schools that make room for student voice, students feel valued for who they are. And when teachers listen to students and are willing to learn from them, students feel respected. This course is designed to empower students to discover and express their unique voices within their school community. Through a series of engaging activities, discussions, and projects, students will explore the concept of student voice, develop essential communication skills, and learn to advocate for themselves and others. By the end of this course, students will have a deeper understanding of their own values and beliefs, and they will be equipped with the tools and confidence to make a positive impact on their classrooms and school environment.

41. Classroom Management 2-Day Workshop IN PERSON presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/15/2025 to 5/22/2025

Starting Today

Effective classroom managers are known not only by what they do when misbehavior occurs, but by what they do to set their classrooms up for academic, social and behavioral success. Eight research based strategies for increasing instructional time and student engagement will be discussed. Implementing these evidence base strategies has been shown to maximize learning for all students, while ensuring a positive learning environment and minimizing discipline problems. Participants will learn essential features of creating a positive classroom environment including quality instructional practices, providing positive and negative consequences, maintaining rules and expectations and redirecting behavior. Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YItRHTULW8xPDLNZPCBctk954D4-JGfH/view?usp=sharing

42. Empowering Every Child: Innovating for an Inclusive Future (WS BOCES registration ONLY-location: ES BOCES)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/15/2025

Starting Today

Cornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator and education consultant. He works with teachers, school leaders, and leaders of community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform in cities (and sometimes villages) across the globe. His latest book, We Got This, explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday choices - specifically in the choice to really listen to kids. Special guest, Dr. Diane M. Wynne, Executive Director, NYSED Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Additional breakout sessions with exceptional consultants and practitioners sharing their work and discussing relevant topics, not limited to: belonging, CRSE, health, LGBTQ, neurodiversity and more!
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18xPOXNzqm3Jn_qYT9CmdYZ1jVrDOmgbQ/view?usp=sharing

43. Empowering Every Child: Innovating for an Inclusive Future - PRESENTER REGISTRATION ONLY

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/15/2025

Starting Today

Registration is for presenters only

44. Practical Strategies for Incorporating the Science of Reading and NYS Literacy Briefs into Your Existing Curriculum IN PERSON presented by Erik Lepis / The Living Literacy Network-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/15/2025

Starting Today

Incorporating science of reading-based practices does not require purchasing a new program or a complete curriculum overhaul, as much as it requires educators to make revisions through the lens of science. In this workshop, participants will discuss recommitting to foundational skills (phonological awareness and systematic phonics), incorporating generative vocabulary instruction with meaningful word selection for explicit instruction, creating the space for fluency instruction, and importantly, supporting comprehension with knowledge building. Educators will walk away with ideas for curriculum revisions that support: -conceptual knowledge building and enduring understandings with opportunities for transfer -creating multi-media text sets -ideas for reimagining independent practice -fostering pathways for diverse learners -creating opportunities for writing across tasks and text types -developing culminating experiences that foster collaboration and academic discourse Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylE6I7PzMyXuIxBAjZw3JGoPbVio80iU/view?usp=sharing

45. SETC: How to Use Chatbots

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/15/2025

Starting Today

This interactive two-part workshop will empower educators to understand and leverage chatbot technology. Participants will explore innovative techniques to enhance productivity, support differentiated instruction, streamline lesson planning, and curate high-quality resources with the help of AI-driven tools like ChatGPT.

46. Science of Reading and the Role of Writing VIRTUAL workshop presented by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Teachers, K-12 Building Principals, K-12 District Leaders

Dates: 5/19/2025

Starting Soon

As reinforced by the NYSED Literacy Briefs, writing plays an integral role in building a student's literacy skills. Together, we will examine the writing workshop model, look at daily routines that are purposeful, engaging and teach writing explicitly, as well as look at how sentence expansion introduces students to note-taking. Some key takeaways from this session will include: assessment checkpoints, and tools for supporting the composition of simple and compound sentences. Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers; K-12 Building Principals; K-12 District Leaders Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bcOFyg4mbhqYWZptQ6kHW_Kg_NDghLta/view?usp=sharing

47. Math Coordinator Network Meeting - HYBRID OPTION - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/20/2025

Attend Virtually or In Person

Starting Soon

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of math supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors.
HYBRID OPTION - Participate virtually or in person!
CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE FOR ALL DISTRICTS - participation for up to 25 district teachers to attend math related workshops - 1 customized professional development workshop held in district - Includes all Math Coordinator Meetings
Please contact rallen@wsboces.org or smooney@wsboces.org for further information.
Please register INDIVIDUALLY for each meeting!
Eligible for 3 hours CTLE. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to meeting.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10b4M_o1XrRjuaXmOqSOWLn0aZ0wbLkVW/view?usp=sharing

48. Planning with Purpose: Supporting Literacy Alignment for NYSED Attestation - 8:30-12:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/20/2025

Starting Soon

This two-part workshop series is designed to support district teams in preparing for the NYSED Science of Reading Attestation. Participants will engage in a collaborative, evidence-based process to align instructional practices with attestation requirements and strengthen early literacy outcomes.
Sessions will focus on:

• Understanding NYSED's attestation expectations, including the addition of the writing component

• Reviewing P-3 Instructional Best Practices through a team-based lens

• Using the Curriculum Review Guide (CRG) to evaluate alignment with the Science of Reading

• Identifying areas of strength and need through curriculum and practice evidence
Districts are invited to send a 3-4 person team to participate in this two-part, in-person workshop series. Please have each member of your team sign up.

• Session 1 will bring all participating districts together to engage as thought partners in exploring attestation requirements, instructional alignment, and literacy priorities.

• Session 2 will offer individualized 1.5-hour time slots with the literacy specialist for each district team. Teams are welcome to stay and continue working on-site with their materials and planning tools prior to or after their session.
Date and time will be provided after session 1 to each district (either June 16 or 17). CTLE/proof of attendance for additional 1-1/2 hours upon request.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Christina Vagenas, Ph.D., Coordinator of Instructional Support and Planning. She can be reached at 631-595-6802 or via email at cvagenas@wsboces.org.

49. SETC: Portrait of a Well Rounded Teacher

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/20/2025 to 6/10/2025

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**ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT THE DAY BEFORE** This course is designed to empower and support teachers in their professional careers. Participants will foster a collaborative environment for sharing insights and tackling advanced challenges, covering topics such as advanced classroom management, effective assessment techniques, innovative technology applications, and comprehensive inclusive education. The course also emphasizes developing leadership skills, peer mentoring, professional advocacy, self-care, and resilience.

50. SETC: Mindfulness in The Classroom

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/20/2025 to 6/3/2025

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This course is designed to give educators (k-12) a complete overview of mindfulness practices and to provide meaningful guidance on how to integrate these practices into their classroom. Participants in this course will learn what mindfulness is, why it is essential to fostering a healthy lifestyle, the importance of self-care, and how to creatively implement mindfulness activities in the class with real students. There is a strong emphasis on educators adopting mindfulness in their personal lives in order to model those practices to students in the classroom. All participants will generate a personal "Essential Guide to Mindful Practices in the Classroom". This guide will be a living, breathing document that each person creates for the purpose of application in their own classroom. The guide will be composed of all 3 units, with examples and activities that are easy to implement in any subject /grade level classroom.

51. ELA Coordinator Network Meeting IN PERSON facilitated by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/21/2025

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These in-person meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of ELA supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors.
Consortium Membership Available For ALL Districts -participation for up to 25 district teachers to attend ELA related workshops -1 customized professional development workshop held in district -Includes all ELA Coordinator Meetings
Please contact rallen@wsboces.org or mmartin@wsboces.org for further information. Please register INDIVIDUALLY for each meeting FREE to ELA Consortium Members Eligible for 3 hours CTLE per meeting
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPYwIJxX0AmFutilYYxhynYdwvulDXdo/view?usp=sharing

52. SETC: Redefining Classroom Management Through Creativity

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/21/2025 to 6/4/2025

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Traditional classroom management is often associated with maintaining control, but true classroom harmony comes from eliminating stress rather than enforcing strict rules. This workshop challenges educators to rethink their approach, focusing on how creativity can transform classroom dynamics into a more engaging, productive, and enjoyable experience for both teachers and students. We will explore the root causes of stress in the classroom-boredom, invisibility, and discomfort-and discuss how innovative teaching methods can help reduce these stressors. Educators will learn creative strategies such as improvisational activities, collaborative storytelling, and movement-based learning to foster an environment of curiosity and connection. Participants will also examine the balance between structure and spontaneity, ensuring that moments of laughter and interaction enhance, rather than disrupt, student engagement. By the end of the session, teachers will leave with practical techniques that encourage student participation, create a sense of belonging, and make classroom management feel less like control and more like joyful collaboration. This workshop is ideal for educators seeking a fresh, creative approach to fostering a positive and low-stress learning environment.

53. Read 180 User Group - 9-12pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/22/2025

Please join our Long Island network of Read 180 educators as we discuss best in class strategies for supporting teacher and student outcomes. This user group will focus on timely topics such as strategies to end the year strong as well as best practices to put in place for back to school 2025, using the NEW embedded Map Growth.
Breakfast sponsored by HMH.
Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit.

54. Make Your Own Pictures: Unexpected Ways to Use Generative AI Images

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/22/2025

Learn about different AI platforms you can use to enhance and design your own pictures for the classroom

55. Integrating Arts into any ELA Lesson

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/23/2025 to 6/6/2025

This workshop explores the powerful role of the arts in enhancing student engagement and deepening comprehension in English Language Arts. We will begin by discussing the importance of creative expression as a tool for fostering critical thinking, communication, and a love of literature. Educators will gain hands-on experience with a variety of arts-based strategies, including visual storytelling, drama, music, and creative movement, all designed to support reading, writing, and language development. Participants will explore how artistic activities can accommodate diverse learning styles and create more inclusive, dynamic classroom environments. The session will provide practical, adaptable lesson ideas for grades K-12, making it easy to integrate the arts into any curriculum. Teachers will also learn how to use arts-based assessments to measure student understanding in meaningful ways. By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with a toolkit of creative techniques that enhance engagement and literacy skills. This session is ideal for educators looking to inspire students and bring new energy into their ELA classrooms

56. Creativity in the Classroom: Designing Projects with the Help of AI Tools

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/27/2025

Students create in both big and small ways throughout the school year. In this session, we will examine how to support students as creators of content in the age of Artificial Intelligence. We will look at how to leverage generative AI tools to design projects in any subject area, while acknowledging and exploring the role of AI as a creative vehicle. This session will provide an overview and hands-on opportunities for exploring open-ended creation tools and generative AI platforms as participants explore how to leverage AI for instructional planning

57. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Biology Investigations-Session 1-For the Birds and Balancing Act IN PERSON Presented by Glen Cochrane-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/28/2025

Audience: Regents Biology teachers and science leaders Session 1 will allow the participants to explore two Investigations, "For the Birds and Balancing Act”. Participants will discover how these performance tasks are a component of a broad NYSED's "System of Assessment”. These provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Life Science Biology regents examination. Included will be:

• Demonstration of how the investigations align with the NYSSLS;

• Suggestions for embedding the investigations in a NYSSLS-aligned curriculum;

• How the investigations are an assessment of student learning;

• A hands-on experience with the investigations;

• An opportunity to collaborate on strategies for successful implementation **Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, Ipad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Sessions 1 and 2 are intended for educators who have not attended a workshop on Biology investigations. However, educators who have attended a past investigation workshop and want to attend either session or both sessions to have another hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of the intent of the investigations are welcome. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13ByCkWdkBufJgBURKqdEjprlj1MFWJfd/view?us

58. If You Can Write Well in Social Studies, the Rest Is History Grades 3-8 IN PERSON presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/28/2025

Help students make history meaningful through writing. This session explores integrating evidence-based writing into social studies, guiding students to make research notes into strong informational texts and essays. Teach students to explain, analyze, and connect historical events with confidence. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLiBMU00WxSkGcmnZEHmYxFYslid4ABq/view?usp=sharing

59. One Size Does Not Fit All - Adapting Instruction to Address Behavior IN PERSON presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/28/2025

Research has shown that curricular and instructional adjustments are important components of positive behavior supports that lead to the reduction of problem behavior while promoting student success. When thinking about responding to challenging student behavior, educators need to consider how instruction and learning is impacting those behaviors. The provision of multiple research based opportunities to access, engage and respond to academic tasks in ways that meet their needs helps students decrease feelings of frustration, increase their successful access to content and promote academic engagement while at the same time providing a positive learning environment. Participants will learn how to adapt instructional strategies that meet individual needs while conducting whole group lessons. Strategies presented will be related to what is taught, how content is taught and how students can demonstrate their learning. Differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies will be discussed. All strategies are applicable for both general education and special education student populations. These approaches can also be used as interventions and accommodations addressing academic and behavioral needs within specially designed instruction (SDI), be included in a well-developed IEP and can also serve as effective interventions in a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gb21AZGXe5zy-dlEXxaCfsjwFgpzROJC/view?usp=sharing

60. Shifting from Student-Centered to Student-Driven Learning Environments IN PERSON presented by Jillian Whyte/IDE Corp. - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/28/2025

Though students are at the core of a student-centered learning environment, the teachers still drive the decisions and flow in the classroom. In a student-driven learning environment, students take on the ownership of instructional decisions, such as scheduling their activities, making choices about how they engage in content, signing up for small groups, and much more. In this session, begin to explore opportunities for your students to take greater ownership of their learning and set goals for shifting your instructional practice. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RiY9yxd7BZKl-hLEk1CZM6ag3WRmxuMT/view?usp=sharing

61. Implementing the Science of Reading Framework within the Classroom: Resources, Data Collection, and Intervention Strategies for K-12 educators

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/29/2025

New

The Science of Reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop. The integration of consistent, solid instructional delivery into the classrooms can become confusing and frustrating. This workshop is designed for educators and school personnel to have a shared vocabulary and knowledge around the components of reading, and the issues in developing an efficient and effective MTSS processes. Free resources to address reading and writing issues at the primary and secondary levels will be provided. Learning Outcomes: Attendees will have practice-ready interventions to address reading difficulties, including dyslexia, within the classroom. Attendees will have a well-rounded understanding of systemic issues that impact the implementation of MTSS policies and procedures. Attendees will reach consensus on the distinctive definitions of dyslexia and developmental language disorder within the context of the Simple View of Reading (SVR). Attendees will be able to immediately locate on the web free academic intervention resources to address reading, writing, and math skills. This session is for all primary and secondary educators

62. Differentiation Strategies for General Education Teachers of English Language Learners IN PERSON presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/29/2025

This lively, informative, and strategy-based workshop provides participants with differentiation strategies and instructional ideas tailored to meeting the needs of English language learners. The increase of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools has required all educators to assess their current teaching practices through a different lens. While general education teachers have faced the challenge of effectively teaching the ELL students in their classrooms, it has also provided an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the needs of ELLs while filling their teaching toolbox with strategies they can implement right away! Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1loKMaOjypK1njcLm7fKhsv795Tgt3LTk/view?usp=sharing

63. Ready, Set, Go! NYSSLS and Review of the NYSED Regents Chemistry Sample Clusters IN PERSON presented by Kathi Dinota - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/29/2025

Beginning in June of 2026, the Chemistry Regents exam will be based on the NYSSLS (New York State Science Learning Standards). It is important that teachers begin now to adapt their pedagogy to shift toward the three-dimensional teaching and learning needed for success in the new exam. The focus of this workshop will be to help teachers continue the transition to the new emphasis on student-centered lessons that focus on the Science and Engineering Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts to help students develop a deeper understanding of the Disciplinary Core Ideas (content). This workshop is designed for teachers with a basic understanding of the pedagogical shifts in NYSSLS and three-dimensional teaching and learning. In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of: -skills to needed to transition instruction, while still teaching the current Core Curriculum -finding and using relevant phenomena to drive instruction -differences in the new assessment from the current exam -resources available to help with transition -how to begin to develop storylines Teachers should bring a charged laptop with them and be prepared to collaborate with other chemistry teachers. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GTmWfqAyn4mzaKe_mFdpzkkp6z46pTkP/view?usp=sharing

64. Collaborative Assessment within a Science of Reading Framework: Dyslexia Identification and Intervention

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/29/2025

New

The Science of Reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop; why some have difficulty; and how we can most effectively assess and teach and, therefore, improve student outcomes through prevention of and intervention for reading difficulties. This workshop will address components of reading, including language development, and the issues in developing an efficient and effective MTSS process whereby data collection, communication, and appropriate interventions occur. Procedures on how to organize/perform a collaborative assessment between the service providers (school psychologists, special education teachers, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists) and how it can assist in data collection, collaborative interpretation, and intervention development will be discussed in detail. Participants will gain a strong working knowledge of and ability to differentiate between dyslexia, and DLD, using the Simple View of Reading framework. Learning Outcomes: Attendees will have a practice-ready Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) model on how to organize, interpret data from all school-based service providers. Report writing templates will be shared. Attendees will have a well-rounded understanding of systemic issues that impact the implementation of MTSS policies and procedures. Attendees will know which research and evidenced based brief assessments to use for progress monitoring and determining which reading skill is an area that needs to be addressed. Attendees will reach consensus on the distinctive definitions of dyslexia and developmental language disorder within the context of the Simple View of Reading (SVR). This session is primarily for service providers such as the school psychologist, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, special education teachers, reading and math specialists/coaches.

65. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Professional Boundaries - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 1-2:30pm

Program: Northwell Health

Audience: Social Workers, psychologists, counselors

Dates: 5/29/2025

This workshop on Professional Boundaries provides school psychologists, social workers, and counselors with practical skills for ethical practice regarding student, parent, and colleague interactions. Participants learn to define, establish, and maintain healthy boundaries, address dual relationships, understand legal/ethical implications, and handle challenging situations. Facilitated by: Lindsy Koroly PsyD & Alice Fornari, EdD, FAMEE, RDN
NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for 1.5 hours CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise.
NORTHWELL MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Northport-E. Northport, North Babylon, Sachem, Smithtown, South Country, Southampton, South Huntington, Westhampton Beach, Wyandanch

66. ASYNCHRONOUS - APPR Recertification ONLINE Facilitated by Emma Klimek - REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDANCE PURPOSES ONLY!

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/1/2025

The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 6 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. ONCE REGISTERED AND DISTRICT APPROVED, EMMA KLIMEK WILL CONTACT YOU. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

67. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Principals - REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/1/2025

This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding principal evaluation. This course is conducted primarily online in a self-directed process, with opportunities to participate in live video chats. The training has eight modules which cover the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will require participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments on a schedule determined by the participant. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator of Principals.
Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. ISLLC Standards and State Approved Principal Evaluation Rubrics 3. Review of the required nine elements for Principal Evaluators 4. Observing lessons and the Role of lesson observation in principal evaluation 5. Data Driven Culture and Data Analysis: The Principal's Role 6. APPR Requirements 7. SLOs and the Principal's Role 8. Evaluating a Principal
REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. You do not have to wait until the April 1st registration date to begin. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

68. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers - Online Training and Off-line Learning REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/1/2025

Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will ask participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

69. Bridging Language Gaps 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Farrah Mozawalla & Jin Choi - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/2/2025

One of the greatest issues experienced by the AAPI community is the language gap and the multitude of stigmas that are often perpetuated as a result. This workshop aims to explore how social disparities can stem from this and what we can do to rectify it. Participants will be guided through real-life examples of how language barriers can induce unconscious biases in various social settings and will be taught how to identify key indicators of resulting microaggressions. Participants will also be taught how to respond and even prevent similar situations, as well as how to use their new skills to encourage inclusive cultural discourse. Participants will get a firsthand account and preview of AAIRE's language access research on the AAPI population on Long Island. This workshop is essential for schools with large Asian populations, as it will assist in learning to communicate with their Asian students and families. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qtYGOpHk4C3ikL0rKaP5C3Q5xiuPW7nZ/view?usp=sharing

70. Creating Happy, Healthy Habits For Life IN PERSON presented by Francesca Woll - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/3/2025

The course is designed for individuals and educators who want to break down what it means to be happy, create meaningful habits, develop or enhance strong leadership skills, improve confidence, set purposeful goals, and reinforce a healthy lifestyle. Each participant will receive a toolkit structured for these topics that will allow them to reflect on the concepts, deepen their understanding, ask questions, and develop ideas for long-lasting implementation. This course can be taken for individual growth and development, while also connecting to building happiness, healthy habits and leadership in classrooms and school buildings. Time will be given to find specific ways to implement this information for students and staff. The Key Takeaway: Participants can aim to feel reinvigorated and inspired to make easy, meaningful changes to their daily lives to help with organization, habits that focus on sleep and healthy living, and motivation to see positive growth. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. 1 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LDBETu9g4hWuPTt6HYZ9S_lpFqhiPrTa/view?usp=sharing

71. The Science of Reading & Small Group Reading Instruction K-3 IN PERSON Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Classroom teachers, literacy coaches, reading specialists and administrators

Dates: 6/3/2025

Now that we have immersed ourselves into the research, we are ready to explore the shifts in small group reading instruction necessary to align with research based practices. On this day, you will explore a variety of ways to bring explicit assessment-based instruction to small groups. We will create small group routines to help students practice both phonemic and phonics skills and apply them to connected texts. As decodable texts are being introduced into our classrooms, we will explore ways to synthesize them with our phonemic and phonics programs. A choice of gradual-release small-group lesson plans will be shared. You will leave this day with a variety of tools to fuel your small group lessons! Audience: K-3 classroom teachers, literacy coaches, reading specialists and administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l-7CEpulPqvT6Pvvonzeed--uNOPfWx5/view?usp=sharing

72. Teaching ENL Students in the Content Areas and Utilizing Effective Strategies for Students with Interrupted Education (SIFE) ONLINE presented by Pamela Solomon-4-7pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/3/2025

Participants will examine effective strategies to implement with teaching second language learners in the content areas. In addition, we will examine several techniques to scaffold/modify lessons for SIFE students to improve their comprehension skills and improve their linguistic abilities. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/167EKPVFuFIigm8S9KWQiCEzBgpdLVBji/view?usp=sharing

73. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Biology Investigations Session 2-Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance IN PERSON Presented by Glen Cochrane-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/4/2025

Audience: Regents Biology teachers and science leaders Session 2 will allow the participants to explore "Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance”. Participants will discover this three-part Investigation is both an assessment and an opportunity for students to learn about a real-world, authentic, phenomenon. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Life Science Biology regents examination. Included will be:

• Demonstration of how the investigations align with the NYSSLS;

• Suggestions for embedding the investigation in a NYSSLS-aligned curriculum;

• How the investigations are an assessment of student learning;

• A hands-on experience with the investigations;

• An opportunity to collaborate on strategies for successful implementation **Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, Ipad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Sessions 1 and 2 are intended for educators who have not attended a workshop on Biology investigations. However, educators who have attended a past investigation workshop and want to attend either session or both sessions to have another hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of the intent of the investigations are welcome. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-BrtBvOv9u2iy1Ynt_uVjicf7cGo6j8W/view?usp=sharing

74. Word Love: Teaching Vocabulary with Joy and Transfer Grades K-8 IN PERSON presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/4/2025

Explore engaging, practical strategies to build vocabulary knowledge that lasts. This workshop covers word-solving techniques (including morphology), fostering word curiosity & awareness, teaching word banks, and promoting incidental learning. Learn how to ensure vocabulary transfers to reading, writing, speech-and all areas of life. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g3-wGx27ZXPjaXbq_d4bB-ULI2cHpp43/view?usp=sharing

75. Lead Nurse/School Health Coordinators Forum - Thursday, June 5, 2025

Program: Student Support Services

Dates: 6/5/2025

Topics for Discussion: * How to Prepare for an Immunization Audit * Parental Withdrawal of Consent for Medication * Independent Students/Self Carry Medications * Staff as Translators * Drug Testing at School * Required Concussion Training Course * Review of NYSED's Answers to Questions from March Forum * Toileting Revisited * Sharps Container Pick Up/Vision/Hearing Testers Calibration * Open Discussion flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a24tMTAgF2S7H7jOpjZzLrqq8SCLjve-/view?usp=sharing

76. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Life after High school-OPWDD, OMH, PRE-ETS, ACCES - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 12-1pm

Program: Northwell Health

Dates: 6/5/2025

This session will review various options for after high school training, vocational programs and resources.
NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work). All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for 1.5 hours CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise.
NORTHWELL MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Northport-E. Northport, North Babylon, Sachem, Smithtown, South Country, Southampton, South Huntington, Westhampton Beach, Wyandanch

77. Checking for Understanding: Designing Formative Assessment with the Help of AI Tools

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 6/5/2025

How do you collect formative assessment data? This session will cover strategies for collecting data with digital tools so educators can take action through instructional pivots and interventions. This includes how to check for understanding before, during, and after instruction. Participants will explore how digital tools provide a true value add as you check for understanding in any subject area and how to leverage generative AI to create assessments that check for understanding

78. Intro to Creating Curriculum for Diverse Learners ONLINE presented by Cassandra Stegman - 4-6pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/5/2025

This interactive professional development workshop provides educators with practical tools and strategies to design inclusive, standards-aligned curriculum that supports the diverse needs of all learners. Participants will explore the difference between standards and curriculum, engage in step-by-step curriculum development, and learn how to apply instructional techniques tailored to special education students and English Language Learners. The session emphasizes curriculum mapping, formative and summative assessments, and differentiation to help educators build more equitable and engaging learning experiences. Audience: K-12 General Education, Special Education, and ENL Teachers Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OijYHF1tWs1QqSJPkD5Z1k3uhZtVOgzq/view?usp=sharing

79. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Assessment and Intervention Strategies - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 10-11:30am

Program: Northwell Health

Dates: 6/10/2025

This session will provide educators and school mental health staff with a comprehensive overview of common neurodevelopmental disorders encountered in school settings. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills in assessment strategies, evidence-based interventions, and classroom accommodations to support students with neurodevelopmental disorders in reaching their full potential. Facilitated by Ruee Huang, MD.
NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for 1.5 hours CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Northport-E. Northport, North Babylon, Sachem, Smithtown, South Country, Southampton, South Huntington, Westhampton Beach, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11BUbhmEhrjZh5r942m9XO_Y_hLcCLCqH/view?usp=sharing

80. What's New in AI: Updates and Tools to Explore This Summer

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 6/10/2025

Are you making the most of artificial intelligence? In this session, we'll look at what's new in artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI and its impact on teaching and learning. Explore a variety of new tools designed with educators in mind, alongside updates to popular generative AI tools including chatbots like Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT.

81. Decoding Literacy for the Dyslexic Student IN PERSON presented by Nina Berch - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/11/2025

This in person full day workshop will provide participants with an impactful perspective on what it is like to learn as a dyslexic student through simulations. In turn, participants will walk away with newfound empathy for the diagnosed and undiagnosed dyslexic learner(s) in their classroom as well as structured literacy resources and strategies for use in the classroom. Through in-depth discussion of personal experience in the current classroom/school population, educators will reflect on how dyslexia may already have influenced their teaching and the learning experience of students past or present. Participants will discover: -strategies for recognizing signs of dyslexia versus what is developmentally appropriate and "neurotypical” for learning to read -an understanding of why dyslexic students, or students with related or undiagnosed language based challenges, struggle to learn to read and how to explicitly and systematically teach to their strengths as learners -how to approach or look for effective intervention and remediation strategies with explicit instruction like a certified academic language therapist to provide multisensory instruction -the importance of the teacher understanding the multiple categories of pure consonant sounds and vowel sounds based on their features of articulation (how to and how not to pronounce sounds in order to teach correctly, which is especially important for students with challenged auditory processing, speech/articulation issues, and students who need to un-learn incorrect pronunciations to continue successfully.) Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z0o2hPbUz9Cy_EZ0fKBUwyWyBQOhga-Q/view?usp=sharing

82. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Project ECHO - Students Impacted by Bullying - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 8:30-9:30am

Program: Northwell Health

Dates: 6/11/2025

Using the Project ECHO model these sessions will provide expert guidance and review of cases (deidentified) and focus on facilitating open discussions and fostering collaborative team learning, sharing expertise and a teach all learn all model. Facilitator: Brittney Chatel, LMHC NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Northport-E. Northport, North Babylon, Sachem, Smithtown, South Country, Southampton, South Huntington, Westhampton Beach, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMgAVbVDJiiVKIoVN5QIc0OTdgzuiJXE/view?usp=sharing

83. School Counseling Network Meeting IN PERSON facilitated by Laurie Mitchell - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Guidance Support Services

Dates: 6/11/2025

Content TBD

84. NYSED Literacy Briefs: Phonics & Morphological Work in Writing VIRTUAL workshop presented by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Teachers, K-12 Building Principals, K-12 District Leaders

Dates: 6/12/2025

As reinforced by the NYSED Literacy Briefs, phonics and morphological work and games are one way to incorporate high-impact practices when addressing the science of reading, including writing, in your classroom. In this workshop, we will look at systematic instruction that will extend students' understanding of how the written English system works, the role of drawing to reinforce morphological learning, and how to organize the process of writing with morphology. Some key takeaways from this session will include: -strategies that focus on meaning and grammar in writing, -definitions that relate to morphology and the teaching of writing, and -activities that can help you teach suffixes, prefixes, Latin roots and Greek forms. Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers; K-12 Building Principals; K-12 District Leaders Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALBm3FBkUbXADiAGO8PZtar8lOHAbU_X/view?usp=sharing

85. Differentiated Math Tasks, Tips and Tools: Effective Strategies and Practices to Engage All Math Learners 2-Hour IN PERSON Workshop-4-6pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/16/2025

Tired of the same old ways to teach your students math? Looking to build a stronger math instructional platform that energizes ALL of the students in your class? This 2-hour workshop examines innovative ways to differentiate K-5 instruction using specific math manipulatives and tools to reach a diverse community of math students and abilities. We'll explore math tasks that can easily be adjusted to target a variety of learners regardless of proficiency. This workshop will model ways to challenge every learner at their optimal level while fostering essential whole-class discussion. Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/132TNqFWdv0NsKYco7TYjsoNT6Q0keWkN/view?usp=sharing

86. Outdoor Environmental Education Program K-6 Day-Use Training - 8-3:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/18/2025

This training is designed to prepare teachers who are interested in participating in Day-Use programs at the Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Learning Labs. Day-Use programs are meant to be an extension of the K-6 classroom where teachers have the opportunity to co-plan and conduct their classes in an environment that lends itself to authentic student centered inquiry based science education. All Day-Use classes have access to an outdoor educator to support them in planning activities, throughout a Day-Use class, and as the classes explore the outdoors. The Outdoor Environmental Education Program has three learning labs each located in Caleb Smith State Park, Connetquot River State Park, and Sunken Meadow State Park. Due to the environmental differences of each of the learning labs, we are able to offer a wide variety of programs that include, but are not limited to, animal adaptations, elementary chemistry, human impacts on the environment, makerspace challenges, planetarium programs, simple machines, topography, water testing, weathering and erosion, and much more!
We encourage all teachers interested in learning more about Day-Use programs to attend. In addition, we also recommend teachers who have not been trained in the last 5 years attend as a refresher due to new programs being offered and the recent shift in science standards.
Teachers planning to visit Caleb Smith or Connetquot River will have an opportunity to visit these sites in the afternoon.
Eligible for CTLE credit. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1egSFmprRVTpvGOGB6VOqOUAA0s7PAMnF/view?usp=sharing

87. ASYNCHRONOUS - APPR Recertification ONLINE Facilitated by Emma Klimek - REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDANCE PURPOSES ONLY!

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/1/2025

The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 6 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. ONCE REGISTERED AND DISTRICT APPROVED, EMMA KLIMEK WILL CONTACT YOU. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

88. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Principals - REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/1/2025

This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding principal evaluation. This course is conducted primarily online in a self-directed process, with opportunities to participate in live video chats. The training has eight modules which cover the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will require participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments on a schedule determined by the participant. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator of Principals.
Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. ISLLC Standards and State Approved Principal Evaluation Rubrics 3. Review of the required nine elements for Principal Evaluators 4. Observing lessons and the Role of lesson observation in principal evaluation 5. Data Driven Culture and Data Analysis: The Principal's Role 6. APPR Requirements 7. SLOs and the Principal's Role 8. Evaluating a Principal
REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. You do not have to wait until the April 1st registration date to begin. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

89. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers - Online Training and Off-line Learning REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/1/2025

Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will ask participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

90. Building Strong Foundations: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Beginning Reading & Writing for K-3 Learners IN PERSON Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/8/2025 to 7/10/2025

Join us for an engaging 3-day workshop designed to empower K-3 educators with essential strategies for preparing young readers. This interactive training will focus on the key components of early literacy development: phonological awareness, phonics, and foundational skills for beginning reading-aligned with the goals of the New York State Literacy Initiative. This state-wide initiative emphasizes evidence-based practices and aims to ensure that every student in New York achieves grade-level reading proficiency. Throughout the workshop, you will: -Explore Phonological Awareness -Dive into Phonics Instruction -Incorporate Connected Decodable Texts -Master Small Group Reading Instruction -Understand the Science of Reading -Practical Tools and Resources By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create a literacy-rich environment that fosters confident, capable readers in your classroom. Whether you're new to teaching reading or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will provide the support you need to help your students build the critical skills they need to succeed-and meet the ambitious literacy goals outlined in the New York State Literacy Initiative. Who Should Attend? K-3 Teachers, Reading Specialists, and Literacy Coaches who are passionate about supporting early literacy development and committed to helping students meet New York's literacy benchmarks. Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xnz4SpGZZancua29ldkqfk0VJu06Zqj_/view?usp=sharing

91. Navigating Difficult Conversations in Social Studies: Building Bridges in the Classroom IN PERSON presented by Wendy Braxton-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: 7-12 Social Studies

Dates: 7/11/2025

New

In today's diverse classrooms, handling difficult conversations is essential. This interactive workshop helps educators approach challenging topics with confidence, empathy, and practical strategies. Explore tools like the Critical Thinking Questionnaire, the Five Minute Rule, and the Fishbowl Exercise to support honest dialogue and student connection. Leave with the skills to link tough conversations to curriculum goals and build stronger, more resilient classroom relationships. "Brave spaces make brave students. Teach them how to talk - and how to truly listen.” Unknown - Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18a_9Hv3KUnWv97YOenImj1PnG13qgrTJ/view?usp=sharing

92. APPR Recertification ONLINE presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/15/2025

As per the requirements of Education Law §3012-e, teacher and principal evaluators are to be recertified each year. The APPR re-certification workshops for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on the law. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences.
Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PTqaDpGmleP26C2Eb3ggLKQf97hR7ues/view?usp=sharing

93. Restorative Circles for the K-12 Classroom IN PERSON presented by Melanie Anderson/Slice of Mindfulness, LLC-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/15/2025

Transform your classroom community through the power of Restorative Circles. This comprehensive 6-hour course provides educators with practical tools and strategies to build meaningful connections with students through mindful communication and Restorative Circles. Learn how to create a supportive classroom environment where students feel heard, valued, and empowered. Through guided instruction, you'll learn all of the components of a Restorative Circle. Participants will discover how to implement effective "Circle Up" sessions that foster mutual respect, emotional awareness, and build authentic and meaningful relationships in the classroom community. This introductory course is designed for K-12 educators who want to cultivate stronger relationships with their students while creating a more harmonious classroom environment. Participants will discover how Restorative Circles can revolutionize your approach to classroom management and student engagement. Appropriate for educators, K-12, Support Staff, ENL, Special Education Teachers, TA, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, Coaches. By completing this course, participants will: -Understand the importance of establishing their own mindfulness practice. -Develop strategies for implementing mindful communication with students -Practice mindfulness exercises that support both teacher and student well-being -Learn the fundamentals and components of Restorative Circle facilitation
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PetUBjAZbdhzDdsq8flUx2xyWWw8fOIT/view?usp=sharing

94. Roots of Belonging: Building Inclusive Classrooms Through Culturally Responsive Practices IN PERSON presented by Wendy Braxton-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All subject areas K-12

Dates: 7/16/2025

New

True learning thrives when every student feels seen, heard, and valued. This workshop explores the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework and what it means for everyday classroom practice. You'll gain strategies to create welcoming environments that affirm all identities and foster student voice. Learn how to embed student culture into curriculum, build belonging, and set high expectations through an equity lens. Leave with actionable tools to transform your classroom into a space where strong foundations lead to limitless futures. "Every child deserves a champion - an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists they become the best they can possibly be.” Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p9Ebrj-KxUS8PV_Q89m56mACVTdUoTIM/view?usp=sharing

95. NY State Mental Health Literacy Through Mindfulness: A Professional Development Course for K-12 Professionals IN PERSON presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/17/2025

In response to the New York State Mental Health Education Law (effective July 1, 2018), this comprehensive professional development course equips educators with the tools to effectively implement mental health instruction through mindfulness-based approaches. Designed for K-12 educators, counselors, teaching assistants, paraprofessionals, and administrators in both public and private settings, this course bridges the gap between state requirements and practical classroom implementation. This transformative course provides a balanced approach between personal mindfulness practice and professional implementation of the NY State Mental Health Standards. Participants will develop their mindfulness practice while learning to create engaging, NY State Mental Health Standards-aligned lessons suitable for any grade level or content area. The program includes core components of the NY State Mental Health Standards: -Self-Management: Exploring self-awareness, resiliency, and emotional intelligence -Relationships: Developing communication skills, empathy, compassion, acceptance, and gratitude What sets this course apart is its unique integration of mindfulness practices with standard requirements, offering practical strategies that promote both student and educator well-being. Whether teaching kindergarten or preparing students for Regents examinations, participants will learn to weave mindfulness seamlessly into their instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. 1 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zQpPvKYgKgyuDlVEPhxH_CFhxR_PVu3q/view?usp=sharing

96. Reflect & Showcase - Creating a Digital Portfolio ONLINE presented by Dr. Dina Pannone & Nicole Bjarnason - 9-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/23/2025

Unlock the power of digital portfolios to showcase achievements, track growth, and enhance professional and academic opportunities. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the benefits of digital portfolios, learn best practices for structuring and curating content, and gain practical tools for implementation. Whether you are an educator, student, or professional, this session will guide you through the steps of creating a compelling portfolio that highlights accomplishments, fosters reflection, and provides a platform for future success. Join us to discover how digital portfolios can elevate your work and open new opportunities!
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: -Understand the Purpose of a Digital Portfolio -Explore the Various Uses of Digital Portfolios -Learn the Steps for Successful Portfolio Implementation -Analyze Digital Portfolio Components and Examples -Develop Skills for Creating and Managing a Digital Portfolio -Identify Strategies for Sharing and Showcasing Digital Portfolios -Access Resources for Continuous Improvement
Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
/For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CrM_dUf6bfx-JTo67tKv8s7SuCgDv5p3/view?usp=sharing

97. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Earth and Space Sciences Investigations Session 1 - Unearthing Mars - A Historical Perspective IN PERSON Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/7/2025

Audience: Regents Earth Science teachers and science leaders Session 1 will provide participants the opportunity to explore and complete all facets of the regents ESS investigation "Unearthing Mars - A Historical Perspective.” Participants will discover that this investigation is both an assessment and an opportunity for students to learn how in the early 1600's Johannes Kepler devised a method to determine the location of Mars in its orbit around the Sun using data collected by Tycho Brahe in the late 1500s. They will see that the present day missions to Mars utilize the same principles of gravity and relative motion that were investigated by Brahe and Kepler. Participants will learn how this performance task is a component of a broad NYSED's "System of Assessment.” This and the other two ESS investigations provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Earth and Spaces Sciences regents examination. ***Participants must bring paper copies of each ESS Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided.*** **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
For full description please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZnPFnQjOpYRUmQLd1L8ItpB0sTpZQJhw/view?usp=sharing

98. APPR Recertification ONLINE presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/14/2025

As per the requirements of Education Law §3012-e, teacher and principal evaluators are to be recertified each year. The APPR re-certification workshops for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on the law. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences.
Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PTqaDpGmleP26C2Eb3ggLKQf97hR7ues/view?usp=sharing

99. Creating Happy, Healthy Habits For Life 3-Hour VIRTUAL Session presented by Francesca Woll - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/14/2025

New

The course is designed for individuals and educators who want to break down what it means to be happy, create meaningful habits, develop or enhance strong leadership skills, improve confidence, set purposeful goals, and reinforce a healthy lifestyle. Each participant will receive a toolkit structured for these topics that will allow them to reflect on the concepts, deepen their understanding, ask questions, and develop ideas for long-lasting implementation. This course can be taken for individual growth and development, while also connecting to building happiness, healthy habits and leadership in classrooms and school buildings. Time will be given to find specific ways to implement this information for students and staff. The Key Takeaway: Participants can aim to feel reinvigorated and inspired to make easy, meaningful changes to their daily lives to help with organization, habits that focus on sleep and healthy living, and motivation to see positive growth. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. 1/2 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HB9hAHkABzVWfb8_zM37zXbztGEjc9tX/view?usp=sharing

100. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Earth and Space Sciences Investigations Session 2: The Sky is the Limit - Decoding Weather Conditions The Ripple Effect - The Work of Water Across NYS Surfaces Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/14/2025

Audience: Regents Earth Science teachers and science leaders Session 2 will provide the participants with an opportunity to explore in depth two regents ESS investigations, "The Sky is the Limit - Decoding Weather Conditions” and "The Ripple Effect - The Work of Water Across New York State Surfaces.” Participants will discover how these performance tasks are a component of a broad NYSED's "System of Assessment.” These investigations provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on. ***Participants must bring paper copies of each ESS Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided.*** **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QGutnwcj7v8-RcYH6ax_RVD5EJfvLXZB/view?usp=sharing

101. Outdoor Environmental Education Program K-6 Day-Use Training - 8-3:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/10/2025

This training is designed to prepare teachers who are interested in participating in Day-Use programs at the Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Learning Labs. Day-Use programs are meant to be an extension of the K-6 classroom where teachers have the opportunity to co-plan and conduct their classes in an environment that lends itself to authentic student centered inquiry based science education. All Day-Use classes have access to an outdoor educator to support them in planning activities, throughout a Day-Use class, and as the classes explore the outdoors. The Outdoor Environmental Education Program has three learning labs each located in Caleb Smith State Park, Connetquot River State Park, and Sunken Meadow State Park. Due to the environmental differences of each of the learning labs, we are able to offer a wide variety of programs that include, but are not limited to, animal adaptations, elementary chemistry, human impacts on the environment, makerspace challenges, planetarium programs, simple machines, topography, water testing, weathering and erosion, and much more!
We encourage all teachers interested in learning more about Day-Use programs to attend. In addition, we also recommend teachers who have not been trained in the last 5 years attend as a refresher due to new programs being offered and the recent shift in science standards.
Teachers planning to visit Caleb Smith or Connetquot River will have an opportunity to visit these sites in the afternoon.
Eligible for CTLE credit. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1egSFmprRVTpvGOGB6VOqOUAA0s7PAMnF/view?usp=sharing

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