Western Suffolk, Eastern 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 […]
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 […]
These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of science 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 […]
Participants will learn about, discuss, and explore grade-level mathematics content, activities, and resources aligned with NextGen Math Standards. NextGen Computer Science and Digital Fluency (CSDF) Standards will also be explored and incorporated. Hands-on, open-ended, and creative activities and tasks will be explored for each topic. Best instructional practices and strategies will be discussed, modeled and […]
Participants will learn about, discuss and explore the following topics in this course: -Civics and ethics related to digital citizenship -Integrating NYS NextGen K-12 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards -ChatGPT and AI -Digital Dilemmas -Teaching students analyze media for credibility with a critical eye -Privacy and Safety on the Internet -Interacting with Tech and […]
This 2-part virtual workshop will provide proven social studies strategies for K-12 teachers to use when teaching all levels of ELL students. Teachers will examine ways to differentiate their current lessons to create ENL ready additions. Examples of lessons will provide proven strategies such as scaffolding, sentence frames, and vocabulary lesson formats necessary for ELL […]
These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of social studies 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 […]
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) is a rigorous, small group, supplementary, literacy intervention designed for students who find reading and writing difficult and need intensive teaching to achieve grade-level proficiency. LLI Primary Systems deliver the engaging, efficient, and effective intervention that can give students the boost they need to read at the same level as their […]
This workshop provides an introduction to what Trauma Informed Education is and how world events have created a trauma effect to some degree on all individuals. Educators will learn the impacts this can have on the classroom and strategies to create a compassionate, safe environment for all to thrive and learn. Eligible for 2 hours […]
This workshop highlights ways and means of establishing authority, respect, and streamlined management in your classroom. By introducing the science behind how our brains process information, the program helps teachers and administrators better target the underlying causes behind attitudes and misbehavior. The workshop highlights methods of discipline and class rules that promote equality among students […]
Audience: Grade 6, 7, and 8 science educators and science leaders The first administration of the Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Test based on the P-12 New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) is scheduled for the spring of 2024. Science courses for grade 6, 7, and 8 in all school districts must be aligned with […]
Join us at Western Suffolk BOCES for a day of hands-on experiences with the following vendors - WhyMaker, Thimble.IO, Lego, and HMH. Each vendor will share a short presentation on their role in makerspace/STEM for education. After their presentations, you will be able to get hands-on with some of the products that they offer. Breakfast […]
These 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. Breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors. […]
Promoting healthy and safe learning environments where students can receive the instruction and other supports they need to learn and achieve at high levels is one of the primary responsibilities of each school. Research has suggested that teachers and other school personnel often have received inadequate training in the understanding and management of problematic student […]
This workshop will provide 3-5 educators with information about the implementation of the NYS Next Generation Science Learning Standards, including the 2024 Grade 5 Science Assessment. Mary Loesing, Ed.D. will lead participants through an overview of the standards, an exploration of the changes, and a look at the expectations for the upcoming Grade 5 Assessment […]
Participants will learn about, discuss and explore the following topics in this course: -Inquiry-based approach to instructional discovery learning -Integrating NYS NextGen K-12 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards into other content areas through PBL -Developing Driving Questions to solve real-world problems -Types of PBL and Exemplars -The Planning Process -Implementation, Assessing and Reflecting -Ways […]
Participants will take a deeper dive into the High School Earth and Space Science standards, building on what was done during Day 1. **Tentative activities are listed below and may be adjusted based on feedback from participants and what is covered during Day 1.** -Exploring the relationship between the Science and Engineering Practice Developing and […]
This is a preparation for the rigorous assessment that will be the new Global Studies Regents. This full day workshop has been designed with these challenges in mind. Preparation for student success in the following areas will be explored: 1. Discussion of contextualization 2. Identification and explanation of historical relationships 3. Learning how to source […]
Assessment thinking has expanded to a System of Assessment. Methods are used that inform both teachers and students so that instructional strategies can be formulated that support student learning. We will review the standard format for performance-based tasks and use assessment screeners to evaluate summative assessment examples. The difference between assessments aligned with the three-dimensional […]
Creating a Culture of Care: How to Implement Restorative Justice/ Practices in your School and/or School District 3-Day Program **IN PERSON** presented by The Harmony Strategies Group, a collaborative of conflict management experts – 8:30-2:30pm
Restorative practices keep a learning community connected in an increasingly disconnected world. During this highly interactive training, participants will understand the theory and skills involved in facilitating Circle Conversations” and create an action-plan for implementing them in their classrooms
The Desmos activity platform is a free digital platform that allows math teachers to engage and interact with their students. Simply, it's a sequence of screens, each with a different task, prompt, or question. The screens in each activity can be as simple or sophisticated as the teacher desires. Purpose Desmos has a mission that […]
This workshop will provide 6-8 educators with information about the 2024 Grade 8 Science Assessment. Mary Loesing, Ed.D. will lead participants through an overview and exploration of the upcoming Grade 8 Assessment including tips on conducting the four Investigations required prior to the ILS Assessment. This workshop is designed primarily for those at the beginning […]