BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Western Suffolk Boces - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wsboces.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Western Suffolk Boces REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160216Z UID:19652-1678091400-1684420200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Intermediate (grades 3+) **IN PERSON** presented by Kristina Seeley - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) in the Red\, Gold\, Purple and Teal systems are for students in grades 3-12 who are reading below grade level. These systems deliver powerful\, research-based intervention designed to bring students up to grade-level performance in as little as 18-24 weeks. The intervention should take place consistently in suggested small groups in addition to classroom literacy instruction to see maximum results. In this workshop\, participants will receive three-days of intensive training (two days of start-up training and one follow-up day) on the LLI Red\, Gold\, Purple and Teal systems and will learn specific strategies to address the needs of older readers who need extra support. In addition to an overview of the components and implementation of LLI Red\, Gold\, Purple and Teal systems\, professional development for these systems delves into the advanced routines needed for intermediate students. These routines include a focus on comprehension\, vocabulary development\, and fluency as well as phonics and word study principles\, book discussion formats\, writing about reading routines\, novel study units\, test taking study\, and silent reading. Must attend all 3 days. Materials not included. Please bring The LLI Red OR Gold OR Purple OR Teal System Guide\, Prompting Guide 1\, Prompting Guide 2\, and one Lesson Guide to use during the seminar. These materials are all included in Box 1 of the LLI materials. There should be 1 system for every 1-2 participants. Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. PLEASE VIEW FLYER FOR FULL URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/introduction-to-leveled-literacy-intervention-lli-intermediate-grades-3-in-person-presented-by-kristina-seeley-830-230pm/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160345Z UID:19675-1681893000-1681914600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:But I Don't Speak Spanish! Helping Our Spanish-Speaking Students (Even Though You Don't Speak Spanish) Grades K-12 **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:This workshop will demonstrate best practices to address the needs of English Language Learners in the general classroom. Topics will include:• the basics of second language acquisition\,• the relationship between English and Spanish\,• what to expect as Spanish speakers transition into English\,• how rhythm and physical movement can help to learn a new language\, and• how knowing Latin word roots will help Spanish speakers as well as native English speakers to learn academic vocabulary. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: :https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4319385“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/but-i-dont-speak-spanish-helping-our-spanish-speaking-students-even-though-you-dont-speak-spanish-grades-k-12-in-person-presented-by-amy-benjamin-830-230pm-2/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160345Z UID:19676-1681979400-1681990200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Science Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** presented by Mary Loesing and Joyce Barry - 8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:Come join your Science colleagues – Lead Teachers\, Science Supervisors and Administrators. In addition to being an informational gathering\, you will have the opportunity to share the challenges encountered and the problems solved during the transition to online instruction. Mary Loesing and Joyce Barry will host. Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Free to science consortium members. Payments: If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4129463 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/science-coordinator-network-meeting-in-person-presented-by-mary-loesing-and-joyce-barry-830-1130am/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160345Z UID:19677-1681979400-1682001000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Teaching Writing Through Mentor Texts **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Mentor texts are well-written pieces in various genres that serve as models and are sources of inspiration for writers at all levels. When we teach writing through mentor texts we make simultaneous use of instructional time: we are teaching writing\, expanding their knowledge of the world\, and giving them a purpose for the strategies of close reading. In this workshop\, we will use the New York Times Learning Network feature\, Annotated by the Author URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/teaching-writing-through-mentor-texts-in-person-presented-by-amy-benjamin-830-230pm/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160404Z UID:19678-1682325000-1682346600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Effective Secondary Teaching Strategies for English Language Learners **IN PERSON** presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, the increase of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools has required educators to look at their current teaching practices through a different lens. While teachers have faced the challenge of effectively teaching the ELL students in their classroom\, it has also provided an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. This hands-on\, interactive workshop will provide participants with strategies and instruction ideas tailored to meeting the needs of secondary English language learners. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Audience: Secondary ENL Teachers\, Special Educators\, General Educators\, Administrators Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kEoXYprGOcEkJyf-eYtYKX5D2SjHfpft/view?usp=sharingRegistration: :https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4312066“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/effective-secondary-teaching-strategies-for-english-language-learners-in-person-presented-by-consulting-that-makes-a-difference-830-230pm/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160404Z UID:19679-1682352000-1682530200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Strategies to Assist Transitioning\, Expanding and Commanding ELLs to Achieve Academic Success **ONLINE** presented by Pamela Solomon - 4-5:30pm DESCRIPTION:In this 2-part workshop\, participants will examine several techniques to help Transitioning and Advanced ELLs understand academic content and concepts. We will explore the importance of teaching academic vocabulary and scaffolding activities to support ELLs in the mainstream classroom. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4371988“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/strategies-to-assist-transitioning-expanding-and-commanding-ells-to-achieve-academic-success-online-presented-by-pamela-solomon-4-530pm/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160404Z UID:19680-1682449200-1682454600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Reading Fluency: The Bridge Between Phonics and Comprehension K-12 **ONLINE** presented by Jeannette Walsh - 7-8:30pm DESCRIPTION:The course begins by talking about the role that fluency plays in literacy and how it fits into the Big Five” of foundational literacy skills.Teachers are exposed to a variety of strategies to improve students’ fluency. The role of assessment as it relates to fluency is also explored in detail. Teachers will understand the effects that phonics has on fluency as well as how fluency affects comprehension. Accuracy URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/reading-fluency-the-bridge-between-phonics-and-comprehension-k-12-online-presented-by-jeannette-walsh-7-830pm/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160404Z UID:19681-1682497800-1682519400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Preparing Your Students for The English Regents Exam (Pt 3) Focus on Writing the Literary Analysis Essay **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take a deep dive into Part 3 of the exam. Teachers will learn strategies to help students manage their time on the exam to write a rhetorical analysis of a given text after a cold reading\, and incorporate these writing skills into continuous instruction\, transcending the limited requirements of the exam itself. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: :https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4319415“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/preparing-your-students-for-the-english-regents-exam-pt-3-focus-on-writing-the-literary-analysis-essay-in-person-presented-by-amy-benjamin-830-230pm/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160404Z UID:19682-1682497800-1682519400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Mentor Training Workshop Introduction **IN PERSON** presented by Dr. Peter Osroff - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Our mentor training workshop will explore the most common challenges that new teachers face and provide new mentors with concrete and proven tools on how to effectively mentor/coach their proteges toward success! The tenure-process years are highly stressful for new teachers. Invariably\, new teachers struggle with lesson planning\, classroom management\, and navigating their school’s culture and politics. Addressing common questions that new teachers ask such as…When should I reach out to colleagues for help? When is it best to ask my principal for assistance? Will I look ineffective if I am having difficulty with a parent or student and I then ask for assistance? This workshop explores the inevitable challenges (ex. classroom management\, time management\, navigating the school culture\, etc.) of new teachers and how the mentor may assist them to meet them. The mentor helps new teachers build their confidence by reassuring them that every experienced teacher has overcome these same challenges…and\, they will too! To generalize…What are the best steps that new teachers may take to ensure their own career success as they build their students’ academic and social-emotional achievement? Let’s establish a plan to put this into practice today! Eligible for 6 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/1HQZPK95p1n7h8dQ68HHf2fGJWhh2JDYe/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4331110“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/mentor-training-workshop-introduction-in-person-presented-by-dr-peter-osroff-830-230pm/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165418 CREATED:20240111T160407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160407Z UID:19683-1682670600-1682692200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Developing a Coding/Steam Curriculum K-12 **IN PERSON** presented by Jolynn Sapia - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Students need to be prepared for the work force upon graduation. How can we prepare them for what lies ahead? We need to encourage them to be problem solvers\, deep thinkers and not afraid to make a mistake\, but rather learn from it. (Debug) Come see how we can line up a K-12 Coding/Steam Curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners. We will work together to create exciting learning activities which push the limits of creative thinking. You will leave this 6 hour course with a plethora of ideas and materials to jumpstart your Coding and Steam activities. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of workshop.Registration: :https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4316011“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/developing-a-coding-steam-curriculum-k-12-in-person-presented-by-jolynn-sapia-830-230pm/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR