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SUMMARY:Tuck Test Prep into Your Best Literacy Practices Across the School Year *VIRTUAL Workshop* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: administrators\, literacy coaches\, reading teachers\, grades 3-8 ENL\, general and special education teachers Are you looking to seamlessly integrate test preparation into your daily curriculum without sacrificing authentic literacy instruction? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help Grades 3-8 educators maximize the performance of their students in reading and on the NYS ELA exams. This seminar will provide you with for organizing and implementing ELA test preparation seamlessly into your narrative\, argument\, and informational reading and writing units. We will move beyond rote practice across the year\, instead treating the state test as a “transfer genre” so you can reteach transferable strategies already embedded within your reading and writing programs. Join us for a hands-on day tailoring vocabulary study\, close reading\, multi-media activities and writing strategies designed to meet the NYS ELA expectations later in the school year. Tap the profuse resources yielded from brain-friendly strategies such as: -embedding academic language and analytical question stems across the year that help maximize the performance of your students on the NYS ELA. -incorporating multisensory activities to help your strugglers synthesize nonfiction text features with informational text passages that resemble test passages but match your existing units. -teaching from academic word lists taken from the NYS ELA. -using instructional charts that work well across a variety of units to bolster the academic language of the ELA. -scaffolding metacognitive strategies for tackling short texts. -teaching paragraph and essay structures that foster good writing while accessing the writing structures of the NYS ELA.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ycwcb98wl8vtWZg37yCHgBs4zKcPOWtJ/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393446
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/tuck-test-prep-into-your-best-literacy-practices-across-the-school-year-virtual-workshop-facilitated-by-deborah-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T083000
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Full Day Kickstart: Essential Literacy Foundations for a Strong Year *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:This full day session gives primary educators the practical\, research aligned tools needed to launch the school year with confidence in a Science of Reading classroom. Designed for new teachers\, special educators\, those transitioning into early grades\, literacy coaches\, and administrators\, this crash course focuses on what matters most in the first weeks of school. Participants will build a clear understanding of how children learn to read\, grounded in the Simple View of Reading and the essential components of effective instruction: phonemic awareness\, systematic phonics\, decodable text practice\, vocabulary\, knowledge building read alouds\, and writing that supports foundational skills. Educators will learn actionable routines they can implement immediately\, including: -Explicit phonics lessons with clear modeling -Daily blending\, segmenting\, and phoneme manipulation practice -Small group structures that target skill needs -Effective use of decodable texts aligned to taught skills -Building knowledge and language comprehension through rich read alouds\, vocabulary routines\, and content based discussions -Launching sound walls and oral language routines By the end of the session\, participants will leave with high impact instructional routines and a clear understanding of the essential components needed to establish strong\, evidence based literacy instruction from the very start of the school year. Audience: K-2 classroom teachers\, ELL teachers\, special educators\, literacy coaches and administrators 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/1yeNA9RQUXmYxzLS2-vUw7jWAU5qSJF0u/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392355
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/science-of-reading-full-day-kickstart-essential-literacy-foundations-for-a-strong-year-in-person-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-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:20260901T080000
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SUMMARY:ASYNCHRONOUS Mental Health Literacy for K-12 Educators and School Counselors- Flexible Online Professional Learning with Live Virtual Coaching- 15 Hours
DESCRIPTION:Educators are being asked to address growing student mental health needs\, including rising anxiety\, while also implementing the New York State Mental Health Education Standards in practical\, manageable ways. This 15-hour professional learning experience helps educators understand those standards and translate them into practical strategies that respond to student anxiety\, support emotional regulation\, and strengthen connection and readiness to learn. Participants will explore the New York State Mental Health Education Standards\, classroom-based approaches to mental health literacy\, and practical tools that can be authentically woven into everyday school practice. Participants can move through the course on a timeline that works best for them\, with one year of access from the date of purchase\, making it easier for districts to offer meaningful professional learning without requiring substitute coverage. This is not a passive online PD. It is a structured learning experience that combines flexible online coursework with onboarding support and direct access to the instructor through live virtual coaching. In addition to the course content\, participants have access to 10 live virtual coaching sessions offered throughout the year for questions\, reflection\, and implementation support. This makes the course especially valuable for educators seeking professional learning that is flexible\, supported\, and immediately relevant to classroom practice. Eligible for 15 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/1UM2cDau8lQxNIfj0nOMWOziko0BOQEZ3/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5385175
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/asynchronous-mental-health-literacy-for-k-12-educators-and-school-counselors-flexible-online-professional-learning-with-live-virtual-coaching-15-hours/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T143000
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SUMMARY:Deep-Dive into the Desmos Graphing Calculator & Geometry Tool VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Deep-dive into Desmos graphing calculator functionality: -Introducing the free Geometry Tool -Using and creating exploratory tasks in the classroom with the Graphing Calculator and -Geometry Tool -Best practices for Desmos use on the Regents -Best practices for Desmos use on the SAT/ACT -Best practices for Desmos use on AP exams.\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/1AH2EjWc4KJo5GGgYhYUNKPf8j9KebpP6/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386807
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/deep-dive-into-the-desmos-graphing-calculator-geometry-tool-virtual-workshop-presented-by-andy-malbouef-830-230pm/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T083000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
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UID:25891-1792082700-1804011300@www.wsboces.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260506T213734Z
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UID:25897-1792139400-1792161000@www.wsboces.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T143000
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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:20261021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T143000
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CREATED:20260514T184306Z
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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:20261028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260513T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T194736Z
UID:25982-1794904200-1794925800@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Small Groups\, Big Growth: Science‑Aligned Instruction for K-2 Readers *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: K-2 Classroom teachers\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators Early readers deserve instruction that is clear\, intentional\, and rooted in what we know works. This high‑impact session brings the Science of Reading to life for K-2 classrooms\, spotlighting the small‑group practices that build strong\, confident beginning readers. You’ll explore explicit\, assessment‑driven routines that strengthen phonemic awareness\, phonics knowledge\, and early application in connected text-right where young learners need it most. We’ll dig into practical ways to integrate decodable texts with your phonemic awareness and phonics programs so instruction feels seamless\, supportive\, and aligned with research. You’ll also receive a set of gradual‑release small‑group lesson plans designed specifically for early readers. You’ll walk away with: -Research‑aligned small‑group structures tailored to K-2 -Routines that build foundational skills with clarity and purpose -Strategies for using decodables to reinforce transfer into reading -Ready‑to‑use tools that make small‑group time powerful and productive You’ll leave energized\, equipped\, and ready to elevate your K-2 small‑group instruction with the Science of Reading at the center. 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/1WtmT0-8yKrFl9X7kpQ_h_iUi6uGUbWFv/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration; https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392794
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/small-groups-big-growth-science-aligned-instruction-for-k-2-readers-in-person-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:20261120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260514T161349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T161349Z
UID:26002-1795163400-1795185000@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Tuck Test Prep into Your Best Literacy Practices Across the School Year *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: administrators\, literacy coaches\, reading teachers\, grades 3-8 ENL\, general and special education teachers Are you looking to seamlessly integrate test preparation into your daily curriculum without sacrificing authentic literacy instruction? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help Grades 3-8 educators maximize the performance of their students in reading and on the NYS ELA exams. This seminar will provide you with for organizing and implementing ELA test preparation seamlessly into your narrative\, argument\, and informational reading and writing units. We will move beyond rote practice across the year\, instead treating the state test as a “transfer genre” so you can reteach transferable strategies already embedded within your reading and writing programs. Join us for a hands-on day tailoring vocabulary study\, close reading\, multi-media activities and writing strategies designed to meet the NYS ELA expectations later in the school year. Tap the profuse resources yielded from brain-friendly strategies such as: -embedding academic language and analytical question stems across the year that help maximize the performance of your students on the NYS ELA. -incorporating multisensory activities to help your strugglers synthesize nonfiction text features with informational text passages that resemble test passages but match your existing units. -teaching from academic word lists taken from the NYS ELA. -using instructional charts that work well across a variety of units to bolster the academic language of the ELA. -scaffolding metacognitive strategies for tackling short texts. -teaching paragraph and essay structures that foster good writing while accessing the writing structures of the NYS ELA.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pYv8iMs0nhmo_TNdZ3lllC3oDs0Zto0E/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393407
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/tuck-test-prep-into-your-best-literacy-practices-across-the-school-year-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:20261201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260513T201135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T201135Z
UID:25986-1796113800-1796135400@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Plateau: Science-Based Fluency Strategies for the Classroom *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades 1-6\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators Are your students “stuck in the middle of the bridge”-able to decode but lacking the automaticity needed to truly comprehend and enjoy what they read? This full-day\, interactive workshop equips educators with a comprehensive Science of Reading-aligned toolbox designed specifically for the needs of developing readers. We’ll redefine fluency as the integration of accuracy\, appropriate rate\, and prosody-the essential gateway to deep comprehension. Participants will: -Implement the “Read Like Us” protocol -Apply scaffolding techniques in small group instruction to provide all students access to complex\, grade-level text. -Design and curate text sets that promote wide reading and develop academic vocabulary. -Use ORF and WCPM data to make informed instructional decisions\, targeting appropriate fluency benchmarks rather than speed alone. The afternoon session focuses on maximizing the impact of small group instruction. Participants will practice delivering immediate\, targeted feedback and using strategies such as listening passage previews to support students with challenging texts. By shifting from finding the “perfect level” to designing the right scaffold\, educators can ensure every student reaches the doorway to comprehension. 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/1BEC1LchIJyeIyXJ7je9eiy6VDD_pqLWo/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392830
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/beyond-the-plateau-science-based-fluency-strategies-for-the-classroom-in-person-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-szulc-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:20261209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260513T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T205910Z
UID:25988-1796805000-1796826600@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Integrating Literacy Across Your Entire School Day *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades K-6\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators What if literacy instruction didn’t compete with Science\, Social Studies\, and Math-but made learning in every subject stronger? This engaging\, practical workshop is designed for K-6 educators who want to help students read\, think\, and write with purpose across the school day. Literacy doesn’t stop at the ELA block-it’s the foundation that allows students to access complex texts\, build knowledge\, and communicate their thinking in every content area. Participants will leave with classroom-ready strategies that support the shift from learning to read to reading to learn. Together\, we’ll explore research-aligned practices that help students deepen comprehension\, expand vocabulary\, and make meaning from rich informational texts-without adding more to your plate. What You’ll Learn and Experience: Strengthening Language Comprehension Across Subjects Building Knowledge with Purposeful Text Sets Making Close Reading Meaningful Teaching Writing as a Thinking Tool This workshop blends research\, real classroom examples\, and hands-on practice-so you leave ready to implement immediately. If you’re looking to strengthen comprehension and writing without sacrificing content\, this session is for you. 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/1jehuNpVUbnEshnaDK1yfu_0FYBvRMjuu/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392869
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/content-area-literacy-integrating-literacy-across-your-entire-school-day-in-person-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:20261210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260514T154326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T154326Z
UID:26000-1796891400-1796913000@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Dyslexia and Dyslexic Tendencies: Become Empowered with Brain-Based Small Group Strategies *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: K-6 General and Special Educators\, English/ENL Teachers\, Reading Specialists\, ELA Coaches\, and District Administrators Are you ready to be the best advocate for the 20% of students in your classroom who struggle with dyslexia? Join us for a transformative professional development day designed to build your confidence and your students’ success. This workshop will help you to understand the emotional and neurological reality of the dyslexic brain. You will master sequential\, systematic\, and explicit instruction that doesn’t just manage symptoms but fosters positive brain growth. Simple Phonemic\, Letter-Sound\, Fluency and Syllable-Type Assessments will stop the guesswork in your small groups. We will equip you with simple assessments that allow you to group students immediately and align your instruction to their exact developmental stage. Your data-driven micro-groups and small groups will help you track students’ mastery of skills. What You Will Master: -Articulatory Memory: Use “Vowel Valley” techniques\, mirrors\, and gestures for sounds to help students distinguish mouth positions and firm up sound-symbol relationships. -*Building Neural Pathways: Foster activities that make building connections easier. -The Morphology Advantage: Integrate morphology (prefixes\, bases/roots\, and suffixes) into your daily lessons to help students decode and spell complex words. -Bridging the Gap between Decoding and Meaning: Master “High-Leverage Thinking Moves\,” (Burkins and Yates) such as activating prior knowledge\, noticing structures\, and summarizing core ideas. These will be paired with systematic comprehension techniques\, including visualization\, text notations for self-monitoring\, mapping texts with graphic tools\, and summarizing. 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/19DF8XBBUfz6m_2uNnFXqq_nZj6pl80le/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393325
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/dyslexia-and-dyslexic-tendencies-become-empowered-with-brain-based-small-group-strategies-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:20261215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260514T121707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T121707Z
UID:25993-1797323400-1797345000@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Writing and Thinking in Science & Social Studies (Grades 4-8) *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades 4-6\, social studies teachers grades 6-8\, science teachers grades 6-8\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators What if helping students write about your content actually deepened their understanding of it? This introductory\, practical workshop is designed for Science and Social Studies teachers who want to help students clearly express their thinking through writing. Grounded in the science of reading and aligned to the New York State Portrait of a Graduate\, this session focuses on how explicit writing instruction can strengthen comprehension\, support critical thinking\, and make content learning stick. Rather than adding more to your plate\, you’ll learn how small\, intentional instructional moves can help students successfully write about what they are learning-at both the sentence and paragraph level. What You’ll Learn and Experience: An Introduction to the Science of Reading-With a Focus on Writing Aligning Writing to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate Using Explicit Instruction to Teach Content Writing From Sentences to Strong Paragraphs Practical\, Ready-to-Use Strategies 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/1kF7063L_2IlptRR67Di_aULbpkNFq6_V/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392910
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/strengthening-writing-and-thinking-in-science-social-studies-grades-4-8-in-person-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:20270121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260514T124406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T124406Z
UID:25995-1800520200-1800541800@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Read Like a Detective: Science‑of‑Reading Moves for Deep Comprehension *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades 2-8\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators This high‑energy workshop immerses grade 2-8 literacy and content‑area educators in Science‑of‑Reading‑aligned practices that make close reading a powerful engine for comprehension. Through an interactive model lesson\, participants will see how detective‑style reading\, purposeful annotation\, strategic rereads\, and attention to sentence structure help students make sense of complex texts. The session highlights how understanding syntax-how sentences are built-supports meaning-making\, knowledge building\, and vocabulary growth. Educators leave with practical routines that make close reading engaging\, doable\, and instructionally rich across subjects. Using one complex text as the anchor\, the session models how to guide students through evidence gathering\, sentence‑level analysis\, and increasingly sophisticated interpretation. -Active\, detective‑style reading with a pen to slow down\, notice details\, and externalize thinking -Rereading with new lenses (gist\, structure\, craft\, meaning) to deepen understanding -Sentence‑level comprehension to unpack syntax\, clarify meaning\, and support complex‑text access -Science‑of‑Reading‑aligned use of complex texts to build knowledge\, vocabulary\, and language comprehension 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/1k8_i_pGVVYdF3Le6tga3KddOy0dP1JCy/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration; https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392992
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/read-like-a-detective-science-of-reading-moves-for-deep-comprehension-in-person-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:20270126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260514T165159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T165159Z
UID:26007-1800952200-1800973800@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying the NYS ELA: Brain-Friendly Multiple-Choice Strategies for Grades 3-8 *IN PERSON* facilitated Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: administrators\, literacy coaches\, reading teachers\, grades 3-8 ENL\, general and special education Teachers Are your students struggling with the complex multiple-choice questions on the NYS ELA exams? Success on these assessments require a tremendous amount of executive function\, organization\, and close reading. Join our comprehensive seminar designed to equip Grades 3-8 educators with brain-friendly\, strategic test-prep practices that treat the state test as an authentic “transfer genre” that moves beyond rote practice. We will dive deep into the composition of NYS test questions and explore how to organize your instruction to build student stamina and confidence without causing frustration. You will leave with hands-on tools to demystify tricky question stems and empower your students to navigate reading passages effectively. Actionable Takeaways: -Practice Close Reading in the Main Genres: After demonstrations\, participants discuss close-reads on newly released passages at their own grade levels. -Multiple-Choice Protocols: Teach students to read the question\, underline key words\, “say it back” in their own words\, answer it from their head first\, and read all choices before picking the best one. Tap into genres already taught to map expected parts of passages. -Navigate Tricky Answer Choices: Help students spot the deceptive half-true/half-false answers prevalent on the NYS ELA. Learn strategies to determine which students benefit most from fully marking up their texts\, and which benefit more from just accumulating text by asking simple metacognitive questions. 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/1EwL6OkvlXLl14SFV0s_QZC9Bz4FOlQnY/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393496
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/demystifying-the-nys-ela-brain-friendly-multiple-choice-strategies-for-grades-3-8-in-person-facilitated-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:20270202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260514T190832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T190832Z
UID:26015-1801557000-1801578600@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Small Group Instruction for Students on the Dyslexia Spectrum *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: Grades K-6 general education teachers; reading teachers; special educators; ELA coaches; ELA\, ENL and Special Education directors; building and district administrators. Join us for a day to build your knowledge and confidence when teaching dyslexic children. According to the International Dyslexia Association\, perhaps as many as 20-25% of students have some of the symptoms of dyslexia\, including slow or inaccurate reading\, poor spelling\, poor writing\, weak comprehension\, or mixing up similar words. Let’s focus on small group instruction for mild\, moderate and severe dyslexics. Targets include: -understanding the brain of the dyslexic -sequential\, systematic\, explicit phonemic and phonics instruction -comprehension strategies that succeed -writing strategies to accommodate dyslexics -morphology as part of learning to read and spell -the use of articulatory memory and gestures for sounds and vocabulary -specific strategies for overlearning across texts within knowledge-building units This day will yield abundant practical small-group strategies for immediate implementation in your class\, school or district. 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/1dfosX07slI9qPJ5qkm7LZ8CUl4vQHByV/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393824
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/small-group-instruction-for-students-on-the-dyslexia-spectrum-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:20270316T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T054020
CREATED:20260514T132026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T132026Z
UID:25997-1805185800-1805207400@www.wsboces.org
SUMMARY:Building Skilled Writers: Research‑Aligned Strategies for K-6 Teachers *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades 1-6\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators Unlock the research‑backed principles of effective writing instruction in this focused workshop designed for K-6 educators. Grounded in the latest literacy science-and informed by key practices drawn from The Writing Revolution and The Writing Rope-this session equips you with powerful\, practical strategies for planning and teaching writing units that truly engage young writers. You’ll explore the essential components of high‑quality writing instruction\, examining how foundational skills such as transcription\, handwriting\, and spelling support higher‑level abilities like sentence construction\, paragraph development\, and genre structures. Throughout the day\, you’ll engage in hands‑on activities and guided practice that demonstrate how systematic\, explicit instruction strengthens both linguistic and cognitive skills. You’ll learn how intentional scaffolds and carefully sequenced tasks can reduce cognitive load\, enabling students to focus on the right skills at the right time and experience greater success. The workshop also highlights how to embed recursive opportunities into your yearlong writing plan so students revisit and deepen key skills over time. By the end of the session\, you’ll walk away with actionable tools you can immediately apply to support confident\, capable writers 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/1ha8bbArQRDG5LVmj-o5WelNnJgG1n5J1/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393028
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/building-skilled-writers-research-aligned-strategies-for-k-6-teachers-in-person-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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