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SUMMARY:Western Suffolk BOCES Workshop Listing
DESCRIPTION:To view all Professional Development workshops offered at Western Suffolk BOCES\, please view our catalog www.wsboces.org/webreg
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/western-suffolk-boces-workshop-listing/
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SUMMARY:Exploring the NYSSLS Chemistry Investigations 2-day Workshop *IN PERSON* presented by Kathi Dinota - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop will provide participants with an in-depth opportunity to explore the three required Chemistry Investigations developed to align with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). These performance tasks offer authentic\, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate their understanding chemistry concepts and scientific practices in a real-world context.Chemistry teachers and science administrators will deepen their understanding of the NYSSLS and the expectations for three-dimensional student learning. Participants will learn how these investigations are designed to prepare students for the type of scientific reasoning and application they will encounter on the Physical Setting: Chemistry Regents examination.Workshop highlights include:-A demonstration of how each investigation aligns with NYSSLS performance expectations and dimensions of learning-Discussion on how the investigations function as assessments of student learning-Hands-on experience with the Chemistry Investigations to model classroom implementation-Collaboration time to develop strategies for successful integration into existing curriculaPlease Note:-Participants must bring paper copies of each Chemistry Investigation’s documents. These will not be provided at the workshop. -Participants should plan to attend both days to have the opportunity to explore all three investigations.-Participants should bring a fully charged laptop\, iPad\, or tablet to download resources and access digital tools during the session.Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats.If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QJqzsj-aSdOc7mVUZjoV4DuGKl2_TBGv/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5263116
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/exploring-the-nyssls-chemistry-investigations-2-day-workshop-in-person-presented-by-kathi-dinota-830-230pm/
LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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SUMMARY:ELA Curriculum Writing 3-Day Institute Grades 5-12 presented by Victor Jaccarino - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Over the last decade\, curriculum has been redefined to include standards-based units of study\, as well as the Science of Reading principles. Join Victor Jaccarino for a three-day interactive workshop/institute to help ELA teachers begin the process of writing a grade level standards-based curriculum based on The Science of Reading. During this process\, teachers will have the opportunity to collaborate with educators from other districts\, as well as receive feedback from colleagues. In the spirit of writing units with the end in mind (Understanding by Design)\, teachers will write a standards-based assessment for a 1-4-week ELA literature and reading based unit. Units will include reading and writing instruction. By the end of the second day\, teachers will have developed lessons for the unit that include whole lessons and formative assessments to inform instruction. By the end of the third day\, teachers will minimally have an outline of a complete standards-based unit\, and ideally a complete unit with a mid-unit assessment\, formative assessments\, protocols that promote collaboration and writing. It is recommended that districts send a team or teams of grade level teachers or teams teaching on different grade levels who can collaborate on the units that will become part of the grade level curriculum. There will be an expectation\, that on day 1\, participants will bring a full-length text that they would like to include in the curriculum\, or a series of short texts by a single author or held together thematically. The text(s) should be challenging and have multiple interpretations. Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 Consortium seats.If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rbxGpgJj1kakpRA85TOgPPUTE3lS4gvF/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5177501
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/ela-curriculum-writing-3-day-institute-grades-5-12-presented-by-victor-jaccarino-830-230pm/
LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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SUMMARY:Roots to Reading: Building Stronger Readers Through Morphology *IN PERSON* Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to explore a variety of materials while collaborating with colleagues in this interactive workshop designed for teachers in Grades 3 and up. Deepen your understanding of morphology and discover how to teach word parts-prefixes\, suffixes\, and Greek and Latin roots-in ways that connect to reading\, writing\, and content-area learning. Participants will receive a clear scope and sequence aligned to grade-level expectations\, along with ready-to-use instructional routines\, engaging activities\, and assessment tools. Content area teachers will also benefit by exploring practical strategies to weave morphology into science\, social studies\, and other subject areas-helping students unlock academic vocabulary and deepen their comprehension. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your practice\, you’ll leave with the knowledge and resources to implement a structured\, research-based approach to morphology instruction that supports all learners. Audience: 3-6 classroom teachers\, reading teachers\, 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.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EVEuHNkVZn3Wy2_cECmoWpabEKCyfXZJ/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5138695
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/roots-to-reading-building-stronger-readers-through-morphology-in-person-presented-by-lauren-kolbeck-debbie-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm/
LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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SUMMARY:Using Effective Literacy Strategies in Secondary Science Classrooms *IN PERSON* presented by Jacqueline Darvin - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:The new science assessments in NY State are literacy-based. At the same time\, middle and high school students’ literacy skills have declined. This workshop will equip middle and high school science teachers with practical literacy strategies on reading that will help their secondary students comprehend\, remember\, and demonstrate their learning of science content. Participants are asked to please bring a laptop and some current lesson plans/curriculum to the session.Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGcJh4segwohJe_0AREEK8aTHuvY5ARk/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5151269
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/using-effective-literacy-strategies-in-secondary-science-classrooms-in-person-presented-by-jacqueline-darvin-830-230pm/
LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evidence Practices in Classroom Management 2-Day Workshop *IN PERSON* presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:The effective management of a classroom begins with establishing a positive\, proactive and preventive learning environment that fosters learning for all students and minimizes disruptions. Effective classroom managers build strong relationships with students\, communicate effectively\, and adapt their strategies to meet individual needs. Participants will learn eight research based strategies that increase instructional time\, minimize problematic behavior and increase student engagement thereby setting students up for academic\, social and behavioral success. These practices include: -understanding student behavior\, -providing quality instruction\, -teaching rules\, -expectations\, -routines and procedures\, -practicing precorrection\, -active supervision and -implementing strategies for both positive and negative responses. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l-npmTp3t6FtJkSlgmrktX5YNhHaf_Nz/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5133166
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/evidence-practices-in-classroom-management-2-day-workshop-in-person-presented-by-michelle-levy-830-230pm-2/
LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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SUMMARY:Taking the Challenge out of Conversations: 4 Steps to Communicating Without Judgment or Blame VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Joan Fretz - 9-12pm
DESCRIPTION:Whether we’re interacting with colleagues\, supervisors\, students\, caregivers\, or our own family members\, school administrators and staff often find themselves in a challenging conversation. When people feel judged\, we may lose the opportunity to resolve the issue at the lowest level and worse\, damage our relationship with them. While you are in charge of the words you choose and how they are delivered\, it is always the receiver who gives the meaning to your message. In this workshop\, we will explore ways to listen to others without judgment or blame and then express our own feelings and needs. The skill involves linking our feelings to our needs\, instead of blaming someone else for causing them\, and helping others to do the same. Based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication) and Oren Sofer (Mindful Communication)\, this simple process provides a consistent way for all staff to develop respectful and trusting relationships. Developing safe and healthy schools begins with how we message each other. Strategies for using this approach will be practiced and discussed. Suggestions for encouraging buy-in from all staff will be included. 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.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MuPkVTyvZBYN5EwGi51UzQMJtDa5h1l6/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5135876
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/taking-the-challenge-out-of-conversations-4-steps-to-communicating-without-judgment-or-blame-virtual-workshop-presented-by-joan-fretz-9-12pm-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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