Western Suffolk BOCES Workshop Listing
To view all Professional Development workshops offered at Western Suffolk BOCES, please view our catalog www.wsboces.org/webreg
10 events found.
Taking the Challenge out of Conversations: 4 Steps to Communicating Without Judgment or Blame VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Joan Fretz – 9-12pm
Virtual ConferenceWhether we're interacting with colleagues, supervisors, students, caregivers, or our own family members, school administrators and staff often find themselves in a challenging conversation. When people feel judged, we may […]
Evidence Practices in Classroom Management 2-Day Workshop *IN PERSON* presented by Michelle Levy – 8:30-2:30pm
JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United StatesThe effective management of a classroom begins with establishing a positive, proactive and preventive learning environment that fosters learning for all students and minimizes disruptions. Effective classroom managers build strong […]
Strategies to Assist Transitioning, Expanding and Commanding ELLs Achieve Academic Success **ONLINE** presented by Pamela Solomon-4-7pm
Virtual ConferenceParticipants 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 […]
Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching *IN PERSON* presented by Anna Maria Montuori – 8:30-2:30pm
JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United StatesThis course will help participants develop skills to create an inclusive classroom environment which will meet the needs of a diverse student population. We will use an "Inside-Out” approach to […]
Introduction to Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) *IN PERSON* presented by Michelle Levy – 8:30-2:30pm
JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United StatesPBIS is a multi-tiered system of supports to create and maintain positive school climates where teachers can teach and students can learn. This evidence-based framework emphasizes positive, proactive and preventive […]
Student Resilience: 9 Resiliency Factors Your School Can Influence VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Joan Fretz – 9-12pm
Virtual ConferenceEmbark on a fascinating exploration of 9 Resiliency Factors that schools can influence, through the teachings of Dr. Michael Ungar, Director and Founder of the Resiliency Research Centre in Canada. […]
Preventing the Meltdown Understanding Environmental Factors Affecting Student Behavior *IN PERSON* presented by Michelle Levy – 8:30-2:30pm
JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United StatesA common mistake made by schools is to assume that problematic student behaviors exist primarily within in the child and underestimate the degree to which external environmental factors impact student […]
BOCES Board Meeting
The Regular meeting of the Board of Western Suffolk BOCES will be held at the Western Suffolk BOCES Administrative Offices, 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. This meeting […]
One Size Does Not Fit All: Curricular and Instructional Adjustments to Address Behavior *IN PERSON* presented by Michelle Levy – 8:30-2:30pm
JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United StatesResearch has shown that curricular and instructional adjustments are important components of positive behavior supports that lead to the reduction of problem behavior and promotion of student success. When thinking […]