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Technology Services 
Western Suffolk BOCES helps school districts plan and manage information and technology needed for instruction. Professional and cost effective services include planning and analysis; training; installation, support and maintenance; and library automation.
Instructional Technology Services
Program #501
Fred McKenna
631/595-6801
TechServices.WSBoces.org
Provides computer-based services for instructional activities within the guidelines established in the NYS Long Range Technology Plan, the Learning Standards, and the Commissioner's Regulation 100.11.
The Instructional Technology Service provides comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective services in areas such as:
- Design, installation and project management services for the successful implementation of hardware and software systems;
- Project management services for the acquisition and implementation of network systems and infrastructure;
- Internet access;
- Local Private Network Access;
- Maintenance and support of local and wide area networks;
- Coordination with the Model Schools Program for technology planning and integration programs.*
Services are consistent with regional information standards including hardware, software and telecommunications protocols. All services are coordinated with the Suffolk Regional Information Center (RIC) located at Eastern Suffolk BOCES and are reflected in the region's 793 plan.
* A district must participate in the Model Schools Program #536 to receive aid for #501 services.
Guidance Services
Karen Schmid
631/595-6836
This membership includes access to regional user group meetings related to career decision making and college information software systems. Customized in-district training and central BOCES workshops are available. Services include counselor and staff training on the use of the software and hardware, maintenance and support. The following guidance software systems are currently available:
- Naviance
- Choices
- Futures
- Guidance Direct
- Career Cruising
Fred McKenna
631/595-6801
This service supports component districts to build and service cost effective communication networks for their information systems. It includes the design, procurement, implementation and support of the network; providing high speed, seamless connectivity from the desktop to the districts' local and wide area networks and finally to the BOCES-area network. The network is fully compatible with existing regional and state-wide networks, insuring inter-connectivity with these networks for data, voice and video transmission.
School Library Automation Service
Program #514
Roger Podell
631/595-6834
SLS.WSBoces.org
This service supports school libraries in several ways, including:
- Library automation for planning, data conversion, installation, training and support of Follett Automation Systems;
- Online databases for access to unprecedented amounts of information at discounted costs to districts;
- Professional Development includes our Annual Conference which draws more than 100 librarians, 30 vendors and nationally-known speakers;
- Interlibrary Loan wherein the School Library System obtains and delivers materials to member libraries at no cost;
- Collection Development wherein the School Library System purchases online and print materials for our member libraries .
Model Schools Program
Program #536
Debbie Kennedy
631/595-6813
ModelSchools.WSBoces.org
The Model Schools program offers support to teachers and administrators in the area of technology integration. This program offers customizable and affordable services in the effective use of instructional technology through on and off-site workshops, videoconferencing assistance, and classroom coaching/modeling. Participation in thie program includes:
- Attendance at regional workshops at member rates
- Basic review of your district's technology plan prior to submitting to SED
- Attendance at bi-monthly meetings for technology coordinators and district administrators to discuss issues and share best practices
- District participation in annual Technology Fair
- Teachers may apply for mini grants to support technology instruction
Program #536
Karen Schmid
631/595-6836
Participation in this program includes:
- Coordination of videoconferencing scheduling and test connections with providers;
- Coordination of educational materials between the teacher and videoconference provider
- One in-district facilitated demonstration/presentation (i.e., faculty meeting, administrative meeting, Board meeting);
- Additional customized professional development on-site is available.
Program #536
Renee Allen
631/595-6844
- The Technology Planning Consortium facilitates the writing of the district's technology plan as required by the State Education Department and for e-Rate funding. BOCES will help develop a plan that defines the district's technology strategy to meet curricula and administrative goals.
- Additional customized services may include facilitation of a needs assessment, goals, alignment, implementation and presentation of a comprehensive technology study.
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