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SUMMARY:Supporting Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary: Science‑of‑Reading Strategies That Build Missing Foundational Skills *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades 3-6\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators Upper elementary teachers are increasingly encountering students who still lack essential foundational skills-gaps in phonics\, decoding\, and word recognition that make grade‑level reading feel out of reach. This workshop offers practical\, hands-on guidance grounded in the science of reading to help you support students who are struggling or who never fully mastered early literacy skills. What the workshop focuses on -Strengthening decoding and spelling through explicit\, systematic phonics instruction that meets students where they are -Rebuilding foundational skills for readers who missed earlier instruction or need targeted intervention -Boosting vocabulary knowledge with routines that deepen word meaning\, morphology\, and usage -Integrating phonics\, spelling\, and word study so students can confidently tackle multisyllabic and unfamiliar words Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YOKtYTFZMu6wixR7muo6iZJ1Ui54I1he/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392467
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/supporting-struggling-readers-in-upper-elementary-science-of-reading-strategies-that-build-missing-foundational-skills-in-person-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-szulc-and-deborah-lins/
LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000
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SUMMARY:Desmos VIRTUAL User Group For NEW USERS 6-12 - 4 Sessions - 6 Hrs Total presented by Andy Malbouef - 3:00-4:30pm
DESCRIPTION:These virtual meetings will allow newer users of Desmos the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers while being supported by Andy Malbouef for questions relating to “how do I do this”. Questions surrounding Desmos use in the classroom (calculators\, exploratory tasks\, or activities) can be answered with a new user perspective in mind. Classroom strategies for engagement and student conceptualization can be explored. This group will meet four times during the school year: October 15\, November 16\, January 6\, and March 2 (all from 3:00 – 4:30 PM). There is an option TO REGISTER for additional sessions in the spring if desired. Join us to increase your comfort level with Desmos. 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/1SBKwLW0vkQrPx6_4zaLmjdbPS_6hTrzg/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386330
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/desmos-virtual-user-group-for-new-users-6-12-4-sessions-6-hrs-total-presented-by-andy-malbouef-300-430pm/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T181500
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SUMMARY:Desmos VIRTUAL User Group For ADVANCED USERS 6-12 - 4 Sessions - 6 Hrs Total presented by Andy Malbouef - 4:45-6:15pm
DESCRIPTION:DESMOS ADVANCED USERS GRADES 6-12 4:45-6:15PM These virtual meetings will allow advanced users of Desmos the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers while being supported by Andy Malbouef for questions relating to “how do I do this”. Questions surrounding Desmos use in the classroom (calculators\, exploratory tasks\, or activities) can be answered with an advanced user perspective in mind. Classroom strategies for engagement and student conceptualization can be explored. For those wishing to learn about computation layer (like student feedback and auto-correcting) for Desmos Activities\, this is the place to do it. This group will meet four times during the school year: October 15\, November 16\, January 6\, and March 2 (all from 4:45 – 6:15 PM). There is an option TO REGISTER for additional sessions in the spring if desired. Join us to level up your skills with Desmos.\nEligible 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/1SBKwLW0vkQrPx6_4zaLmjdbPS_6hTrzg/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386371
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/desmos-virtual-user-group-for-advanced-users-6-12-4-sessions-6-hrs-total-presented-by-andy-malbouef-445-615pm/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T083000
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SUMMARY:Engaging Students with Desmos Activities VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Getting started with free Desmos activities -Teacher facilitation and strategies running activities -Editing existing activities to meet your own needs -Building custom activities from scratch -Creating: card sorts\, Polypads\, and marbleslides -Introducing teachers to Computation Layer (Correct checks; student feedback; formatting and colors for notes and feedback) -Advanced Computation Layer (Hidden components; connecting tables/graphs; Match my Graph concepts; motion for graphs)\nEligible 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/1NmgkjdpAw5eNzGzOjtpb6GcKHwUGRR7e/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386812
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/engaging-students-with-desmos-activities-virtual-workshop-presented-by-andy-malbouef-830-230pm/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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SUMMARY:Leading for Literacy: Strengthening K-6 Instruction Through the Science of Reading HYBRID Workshop facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: School administrators and literacy coaches This workshop equips K-6 leaders and literacy coaches to champion science‑of‑reading-aligned instruction through a clear understanding of research\, instructional shifts\, and coherent systems that strengthen early literacy. -Revisit the research base behind the science of reading and the major instructional shifts for K-6 classrooms. -Use NYS Literacy Brief 7: Leading for Literacy to anchor leadership moves\, systems thinking\, and coherence across schools. -Connect strong K-6 literacy systems to the district’s Portrait of a Graduate\, emphasizing foundational reading skills that support long‑term competencies. -Analyze unit plans and lessons to identify high‑leverage practices\, surface gaps\, and practice giving clear\, supportive\, evidence‑aligned feedback. -Strengthen a shared vision of effective literacy instruction across administrators and coaches\, aligning observation\, coaching\, and professional learning. -Engage in interactive discussion\, video analysis\, and use of practical observation tools to recognize strong literacy instruction and guide teachers in improving reading outcomes schoolwide. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D8LvPHaoaL8SigX1Hoq9Cmc8LuOoEcWL/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392658
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/leading-for-literacy-strengthening-k-6-instruction-through-the-science-of-reading-hybrid-workshop-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-szulc-and-deborah-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T083000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for NYS Portrait of a Graduate Financial Literacy Component: Wealth\, Risk\, and Investing VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Philip Dituri\, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to meet New York State’s new Portrait of a Graduate expectations for Personal Finance Education. When taught well\, personal finance is relevant to students’ lives and research shows that students find it interesting\, recognize its importance\, and are naturally motivated to engage with it. This workshop will help you harness that motivation while building your own confidence and capacity to teach these essential topics. Rather than skimming all five state-identified areas\, we’ll take a deep dive into two of the most foundational components of the new standards: -Saving and Investing: Examining how setting money aside and understanding long-term planning support financial well-being. -Risk Management: Understanding that risk is a part of life and exploring strategies to manage it\, including the role of insurance. Together\, we’ll unpack the core concepts\, essential understandings\, and best instructional practices for each area. You’ll experience student-ready activities that illuminate the financial theory and mathematics underlying these ideas\, and you’ll leave with materials and strategies you can implement immediately in your classroom or community setting. This workshop is designed for all educators-math teachers\, non-math teachers\, and anyone looking to strengthen financial literacy instruction. You’ll walk away with ready-to-use activities\, a clear understanding of related standards\, and the tools to empower your students in their academic\, personal\, and future financial lives. No prior financial background required-just curiosity\, commitment\, and a desire to help students thrive. Come join us and discover what meaningful\, engaging financial education can look like in your school! Must have reliable and stable internet connection. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18QRrmGymKGO0zKX2gSEAkj_uW8oN6jMV/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5394597
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/preparing-for-nys-portrait-of-a-graduate-financial-literacy-component-wealth-risk-and-investing-virtual-workshop-facilitated-by-philip-dituri-ph-d-830-230pm/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T083000
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SUMMARY:Elevating Middle-Grade Writers: Conquering the NYS ELA Writing Demands for Grades 5-8 *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: administrators\, literacy coaches\, reading teachers\, grades 5-8 ENL\, general and special education teachers whose students are reading approximately on these levels. As students transition into the middle grades\, the writing demands of the NYS ELA exam require a tremendous amount of executive function\, organization\, and reading stamina. Join us for an intensive seminar designed to help Grades 5-8 educators navigate the complex expectations of both the 2-credit short responses and the rigorous 4-credit extended-response essays. This workshop will provide a deep dive into the 4-credit constructed-response rubric\, highlighting the distinct essay expectations for grades 6-8\, which include the need for stylistically sophisticated language\, varied transitions\, and precise control of academic conventions. -Close reading of test passages will be modeled\, and a variety of bookmarks for helping students scaffold texts in a style that is brain-friendly to them will be shared. -The short-response format will be highlighted using the Writing Revolution paragraph structure and the ‘Prove It’ argumentative structure to reinforce short-response mastery. Even at advanced grades\, students must efficiently provide a clear inference and two pieces of text-based evidence without losing focus or rambling -We will focus heavily on writing from sources\, specifically how to teach students to analyze and synthesize information to answer prompts across two paired texts. Appropriate transitions to set up quotes\, introduce texts\, begin paragraphs and provide additional evidence will be investigated. -You will learn how to coach students to critically read complex prompts\, mark key details\, and mentally rehearse their plans before they even begin drafting their essays.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FIrVVVYP8Ii0AohxhJrWBIJyZcicTrGp/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393754
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/elevating-middle-grade-writers-conquering-the-nys-ela-writing-demands-for-grades-5-8-in-person-facilitated-by-deborah-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T143000
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CREATED:20260515T173648Z
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SUMMARY:Stepping Back So Students Can Step Up: Designing Student-Centered Discovery-Driven STEM Lessons *IN PERSON* facilitated by Philip Dituri\, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:What if your students were doing more of the thinking than you are? In this hands-on workshop\, we’ll explore how to redesign your STEM classroom so that students are active participants in their own learning\, not passive recipients of yours. Discovery-based\, student-centered instruction is about doing the work before students walk through the door so the magic can happen once they do. The payoff: when students have the structures and agency to drive their own learning\, you’re not adding to your workload – you’re reducing it. Less reteaching. More engagement. Less carrying the cognitive load for the entire room. We’ll dig into how your warm-up and exit ticket can become engines for student discovery\, why letting students wrestle with content before mastering it is a feature rather than a flaw\, and how thin slicing and scaffolding let you guide students forward without giving the learning away. In this workshop\, you will: -Explore classroom structures that support discovery-based learning -Learn how to use warm-ups and exit tickets to promote student inquiry -Develop your approach to scaffolding and thin slicing -Walk away with an enhanced or reimagined lesson of your own Come prepared: Bring a lesson or topic you want to make more student-centered. You’ll leave with something better than you arrived with. BYOD-Bring your own device. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LhgDi8uLAdgLz5id3dao86-aUka43Jj/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5394786
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/stepping-back-so-students-can-step-up-designing-student-centered-discovery-driven-stem-lessons-in-person-facilitated-by-philip-dituri-ph-d-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T211324
CREATED:20260514T180107Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering the NYS ELA Writing Demands: Strategies for Grades 3-5 *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: administrators\, literacy coaches\, reading teachers\, grades 3-5 ENL\, general and special education teachers whose students are reading approximately on these levels. Equip your 3rd\, 4th\, and 5th-grade students with the tools they need to confidently tackle the writing portions of the NYS ELA assessment! This dynamic seminar is specifically tailored to the foundational writing tasks young learners face\, focusing on how to successfully navigate both 2-credit short responses and the 4-credit extended responses introduced in grades 4 and 5. The Writing Revolution paragraph scaffolding will be utilized\, and several models for compare and contrast essays will be presented. -Participants will explore highly effective\, brain-friendly strategies to simplify test writing. We will unpack exactly what the 2-credit constructed-response rubric demands: a valid inference-like making a claim from their head-supported by two concrete details directly from the text. You will learn how to teach students the “get in\, and get out!” method: writing short and sweet complete sentences without wasting time restating the question\, using transitions\, or over-explaining evidence. -We will also share proven formulas for tackling tricky “how” and “why” questions\, training students to purposefully use words like “by” and “because” to frame their thoughts\, and sort details and inferences within a game format. -Furthermore\, for upper elementary teachers\, we will delve into the expectations of 4-credit extended-response questions\, showing you how to guide students in communicating a clear\, coherent analysis of the texts. Graphic organizers for the compare and contrast essay will be explored. -Simultaneously\, third grade teachers will work on continued grade-appropriate practice activities with short response questions in a small group. Third grade teachers will also work on synthesizing how to elaborate on kernel sentences into short response format.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZuxF8K5Vnb0OqgNxiZIRLcP3C3kOtr36/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393617
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/mastering-the-nys-ela-writing-demands-strategies-for-grades-3-5-in-person-facilitated-by-deborah-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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