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 […]
The next Regular/Annual Meeting of the Western Suffolk BOCES Board of Education will be held at the Western Suffolk BOCES will be held at the Western Suffolk BOCES Administrative Offices, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]