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Instructional Services
 Instructional Support Services (ISS) help school districts provide rigorous academic instruction for all children. Based on the latest educational research and local needs, BOCES initiates courses of action, designs specific activities, and offers programs for students, parents, community, instructional staff, administrators, and boards of education. Services offered to school districts include: Professional Development, Instructional Technology, Student-Based Services and Planning Services.
Program #506 Services include: regional workshops and conferences, leadership initiatives, customized professional development activities for individual districts, regional sharing of consultants and reimbursement for hiring substitutes to cover staff attendance at professional development sessions.
Program #506
Membership in this program includes (no add'l cost):
Program #506
Membership in this program includes (no add'l cost):
Program #506 This program facilitates writing projects and promotes collaboration among districts. District writers may work independently following regional training on curriculum design. Participating districts will have access to writing projects other districts use in their curriculum. Districts may choose to purchase a subscription to CurricuPlan, a web-based program for curriculum writing. Other web-based programs for curriculum mapping and writing may also be offered.
Program #506 eBoard is an easy-to-use online service that allows educators to quickly post information online for parents and students. It can be used by teachers, administrators, nurses, coaches or anyone within the school community with a need to communicate. eBoards foster a sense of community and increased visits to the district website.
Program #506 Discovery Education unitedStreaming is a digital video-based learning resource. Subscribing educators gain on-demand access to 50,000 content-specific segments from 5,000 full-length educational videos. All videos are aligned to NYS learning standards and most include additional teacher resources. Subscription to unitedStreaming through BOCES includes membership at user group meetings, regional workshops and first level technical assitance.
Program #506 My Learning Plan is a web-based professional development management system. The MLP system includes tracking of professional development hours, course approvals and alignment of district goals to professional development activities. Participation includes vendor provided technical support and two user group meetings hosted at BOCES.
Student Support Services
Program #506 Susan Kessler 631/595-6814 The Student Support Services Center offers a number of programs to all school districts on Long Island on a fee-for-service basis. The Center can customize professional development opportunities to meet school or district needs. In addition to the detailed program described below, speakers, workshop leaders, and technical assistance are also available for:
Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) On-Site 2-Hour Violence Prevention (SAVE) Certification Course This violence prevention course is for teachers, administrators and support staff. The course covers the six mandated subject areas required for all licensed school employees teaching in public or charter schools. All licensed personnel hired after July 1, 2001, are required to present documentation indicating completion of the two-hour violence prevention certification course. Participants receive their certification of completion immediately following the training.
Comprehensive Review of SAVE Law
Technical Assistance with Required (SAVE) Annual Review and Update of District & Building Level Safety Plans and Codes of Conduct
School Safety Coordinator Network Participation in this program includes:
Susan Kessler 631/595-6814 Comprehensive District/School Gang Assessment
The assessment process will include photographing gang-identified graffiti and preparation of a photo log; interviewing key school personnel; and a synopsis of findings to school administrators and staff.
Street Gang Awareness Training - 3 Hour Training for all School Staff Members
Program #506 Susan Kessler 631/595-6814 Professional opportunities that offer guidance, support, and collaboration are necessary for the continued safe and optimal delivery of school health services. The School Health Services Network will link to regional and state resources including the NYS Education Department's Statewide School Health Services Center (SSHSC). Memberhsip includes:
Regulations of the Commissioner of Education District School Health Program Review School Immunization Attendance Requirements Mandated Screening Procedures and Protocols Medication Administration Procedures
Positive Behavorial Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Program #506 Susan Kessler 631/595-6814 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a reasearch-based, proactive systems approach for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors that create positive school environments. School-based leadership teams through training, coaching and technical assistance will develop a continuum of positive behavior support strategies for all students in all environments. Implementing a school-wide positive behavioral system will enhance the capacity of schools, families, and communities to improve the link between validated practices and the environments in which teaching and learning occurs. The three-tiered implementation/training plan will follow the NYS PBIS Model. PBIS addresses
Outcomes associated with school-wide PBIS
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