Western Suffolk Boces

MyVRSpot - Video Management & More - Virtual Demo - presented by Lisa Harmison - 3-4pm
2023-03-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Video Management is more than simply storing videos. It is a single platform that streamlines multiple platforms and processes into one – reducing both stress and costs. Join Lisa Harmison as she walks through MyVRSpot’s Video Solutions, built specifically for K12 education, providing a safe and secure method for uploading existing media, creating and editing media, and sharing of digital content within schools and districts. MyVRSpot offers a single platform for creating audio, video, and screen recordings, online video editing, image creation and editing, interactive video-based quizzes and assessments, multimedia projects, video-on-demand showcases, live broadcasting, digital sign management, closed captioning, and so much more! For those of you who are using ParentSquare, she will also cover the recent MyVRSpot/ParentSquare integration.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4340023“

i-Ready User Group Meeting **In Person** - 9-12pm
2023-03-08 09:00 - 12:00
Spring i-Ready User Group Meeting –• i-Ready Updates• Analyzing Diagnostic 2 Data• Evaluating Growth and Performance Data• Constructing an Action Plan Lunch provided by vendor.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4361298“

Prepare for the Upcoming Grade 8 NYS Next Generation Science Assessment: Grades 6-8 **IN PERSON** presented by Mary Loesing - 9-12pm
2023-03-08 09:00 - 12:00
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. Districts are strongly encouraged to bring a team, representing grades 6-8, along with science specialists. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, approval must be confirmed prior to workshop.Registration:&nbsp:https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4293081“

Meeting the Diverse Needs of Secondary English Language Learners through Co-Teaching and Differentiation **IN PERSON** presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-03-09 08:30 - 14:30
This interactive, engaging workshop provides strategies for utilizing co-teaching and differentiation techniques for secondary English language learners with and without disabilities. You will explore the use of co-teaching models and learn differentiation strategies to provide a language-rich classroom environment that will lead to your students’ success. Intended Audience: Secondary ENL Teachers, Special Educators, General Educators, Administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CeroESHB976aV9dI36yIu65neg9UQh8x/view?usp=sharingRegistration:&nbsp:https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4314759“

Transforming Classroom Engagement with Book Creator Virtual Demo - 10-11am
2023-03-09 10:00 - 11:00
We all know the challenge of trying to engage every student in the classroom but what if one tool could be the solution to your problems? Join this session with Jon Smith, Teacher Success Manager at Book Creator, and learn all about Book Creator’s simple yet powerful features, which help every learner find their voice. Discover how you can use Book Creator across all subjects and grades to foster student creativity and leave with ideas on how Book Creator can be integrated into the classroom to transform engagement.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4334944“

Kami: Learn to Utilize the Kami Tools as Assistive Technology for Special Education Students. K-12 **ONLINE** presented by Jeannette Walsh - 7-8:30pm
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:30
Kami is a digital learning platform that empowers everyone to love learning! In or out of the classroom, Kami provides tools to support any learning style, drive engagement, and streamline feedback and assessment workflow to improve learning outcomes for all. Kami has a number of features that can be used to assist students in all settings and placements. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4346743“

Strategies to Assist Entering and Emerging ELLs to Achieve Academic Success 2-Day Workshop **ONLINE** presented by Pamela Solomon - 4-5:30pm
2023-03-13 16:00 - 2023-03-15 17:30
Participants will examine several techniques to help Entering and Emerging ELLs learn academic vocabulary, content, and concepts to participate in the mainstream classroom. We will discuss second language development and how this affects the comprehension of academic tasks. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4332192“

BOCES Board Meeting
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00
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 is open to the public. The Regular meeting convenes at 6:00 pm.
There is a proposed Executive Session, subject to Board approval.
The public portion will resume, beginning with Item Number 1 on the Agenda, at 7:00 pm.

Closing the Gap: How to Provide Reading Interventions. K-12 **ONLINE** presented by Jeannette Walsh - 7-8:30pm
2023-03-14 19:00 - 20:30
This workshop will introduce research-based recommendations that support phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Teachers will view video models and leave with instructional strategies and interventions for immediate classroom use. Eligible for 1.5 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4346792“

Meet the English Language Arts Next Generation Standards Gr 4-12 **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-03-16 08:30 - 14:30
This workshop will give teachers a clear and thorough grounding in the Next Generation ELA Standards, and their instructional implications. Topics will include: -Expressing the Standards in student-friendly language: -encouraging life-long reading and writing by offering books of choice: -incorporating advanced literacy” practices: -changes applicable to students with special learning needs

Artificial Intelligence and the ELA Classroom - 2 Part VIRTUAL Workshop - presented by Andrea Kellman-Bryan, MA, SDA - 4-6pm
2023-03-21 16:00 - 2023-03-27 18:00
What do teachers do when there’s a program that writes paragraphs and essays for our students? The Artificial Intelligence CHAT GPT arrived on our phones and laptops on November 30, 2022 creating a firestorm discussion around Artificial Intelligence in the English Language Arts classrooms across the world! Of course, the initial response was often one of dismay as visions of academic dishonesty plagued English teachers far and wide. This PD is designed to initiate the conversation that we educators ride the wave of AI, and show our students what AI might not be able to do. Also, what can we do to decrease AI’s hold on our students’ minds? And in turn, invite them to a world AI wishes it could follow. Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-IUZ1nq_rFsu2lMHoeB60jYYIM_a3vHP/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4360114“

Latin and Greek Word Roots: The Keys to the Castle of Academic Vocabulary **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-03-22 08:30 - 14:30
Knowledge about Latin and Greek roots helps us figure out unfamiliar words, deepen our understanding of words, and find relationships among words that we didn’t even know were related. But how can we teach word roots without just giving out lists and worksheets? We know that way doesn’t lead to durable learning. In this full day workshop, you will learn engaging, memorable ways to build deep word knowledge through the principles of pattern recognition, etymology, visuals, and meaningful repetition. We can help students hone their linguistic intuition so they can feel more confident around academic vocabulary. This workshop is especially useful for ELLs whose native language is based on Latin (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian). Gr 4-12 Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration:&nbsp:https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4319420“

Improving Family Engagement in Schools **IN PERSON** presented by Ernesto Mejia - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-03-22 08:30 - 14:30
This professional development session will focus on improving family engagement in schools while making the process more engaging. We will look at the challenges of engaging the families of our students and explore strategies to develop more engaging, interactive, and educational programming. We will discuss building relationships with parents, overcoming communication barriers, and focusing on the importance of speaking with, and not to, our families. Participants will leave this session with actionable steps they can take to help foster better relationships with families and create the type of programming that increases attendance, awareness, and overall relationships with our schools. The session will be a live example of how our family engagement programming should look, feel, and engage. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GoRovjkKZET2dSoYdbqwalxIabl8pFNR/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4350800“

10 Ways to Teach Literacy Through Jamboard K-12 **ONLINE** presented by Jeannette Walsh - 4:00-5:30pm
2023-03-22 16:00 - 17:30
Google Jamboard is a digital whiteboard that allows for increased engagement and collaboration on a shared space. Discover effective alternatives to teaching phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension using Jamboard. Participants will leave with many useful templates to engage students. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4346495“

Middle School Counselor Meeting - CASEL (Collaborative for Academic Social Emotional Learning) **IN PERSON** presented by Kitty Klein - 8:30-11:30am
2023-03-23 08:30 - 10:30
This meeting will review the CASEL Framework and the five competencies necessary for student development including: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. When students apply the knowledge and skills to strengthen their emotional intelligence, they develop healthy identities, manage and regulate their emotions well and achieve personal goals. Understanding how counselors can utilize their resources to support students in their SEL development will also be discussed. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Pricing will be adjusted for Counseling memberships.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4352208“

SEAL of Civic Readiness **IN PERSON** presented by Michelle Gennarelli - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-03-24 08:30 - 14:30
We will review Civics and provide definitions and examples including but not limited to the following: 1. Civic Readiness 2. Civic Knowledge 3. Civic Skills and Action 4. Civic Mindsets 5. Civic Experience What schools in New York State participated in the project. How many SEALS were awarded to students throughout New York State 2021-2022. Overview of High School Graduation Requirements and the importance of the SEAL” as: 1. Pathway to Graduation requirement 2. Further distinction on the student’s High School Diploma 3. Importance of the SEAL 4. Essential elements and examples of Capstone Projects completed by High School students 5. Incorporation of DEI 6. Review of the Application Process 7. Review of Frequently Asked Questions Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays

Transitioning your Middle School or High School Science Program to the New York State Science Learning Standards to Engage your Students **IN PERSON* Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-03-27 08:30 - 14:30
Audience: K-12 educators and chairs This full-day workshop will focus on the shifts in teaching and learning expected with the NYSSLS and is intended for educators new to the standards and for those who are looking for next steps in transitioning to standards-based learning. Once the standards are fully implemented, this will be a paradigm shift to students constructing understandings of science by pursuing engaging phenomena and will involve much less memorization of science facts and procedures with students constructing their own understandings. Participants will engage in activities during which they will develop an awareness of the Standards’ three dimensions (3D), teaching approaches, as well as how to start preparing for their implementation. Participants in this workshop will take away:• An understanding of the architecture for reading the standards• Knowledge of the three dimensions (science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts) and strategies for unpacking performance expectations which can be used guide curriculum development• Characteristics of good phenomena and how phenomenon-based strategies engage students• Strategies to begin adapting what we currently do to the three-dimensional NYSSLS approach• Examples of how 3D learning can be assessed• An understanding that the NYSSLS is inclusive and how to use the standards to reach all students• Resources associated with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the research based, A Framework for K-12 Science Education (2012)• The capacity to share their understanding of the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards with other teachers. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Iq2X8UoIM6WzTePlTIR54AO1WIRRdA2/view?usp=sharingRegistration:&nbsp:https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4287774“

Elementary School Counselor Meeting - Career and College Readiness **IN PERSON** presented by Kitty Klein - 8:30-10:30am
2023-03-28 08:30 - 10:30
This workshop will delve a bit deeper into the career planning process and support career plans for the various grade levels. Collegial sharing and counselor resources will be included along with reference and further discussions to the elementary counselor regulations.Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Pricing will be adjusted for Counseling memberships.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4371733“

SCIENCE INVESTIGATION WORKSHOPS - ELEMENTARY - Presented by BOCES 4 Science-a Collaboration of NYS BOCES **IN PERSON** - 8:30-3:30pm
2023-03-28 08:30 - 15:30
Join our science instructional specialists as they help you navigate expectations, glean tips for set up and implementation, and practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. Learn how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. Ask questions and collaborate with colleagues! ELEMENTARY-LEVEL SCIENCE LAB INVESTIGATIONS (ELS) – TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 During this IN-PERSON workshop participants will receive an in-depth exposure to the new Lab Investigations from NYSED for elementary school science. We will perform each lab, have thorough discussions on the set up, completion and areas of concern. You will unpack how they are related to the standards and where they fit into your curriculum. -We will have copies of the student directions and answer booklets. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you want the teacher’s guide and rubric please check with your school/district administrator about bringing your own copies or access to view it on-line.

Preparing Your Students for the English Regents Exam (Part II): Focus on Writing the Argumentative Essay **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-03-29 08:30 - 14:30
This workshop will provide strategies for Part II of the exam. Teachers will learn how to teach the elements and details of argumentation and help students incorporate multiple texts to support their claims and counterclaims. We will work with authentic writing as a model for how to construct an effective written argument on a substantial topic. Target audience: English and special education teachers, grades 9-12. (This workshop, because it draws from the ELA Reading and Writing Standards, is also relevant to grades 6-8). Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration:&nbsp:https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4319401“

Effective Elementary Teaching Strategies for English Language Learners **IN PERSON** presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-03-29 08:30 - 14:30
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 faced the challenge of effectively teaching the ELL students in their classroom, it has also provided an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. This hands-on, interactive workshop will provide participants with strategies and instruction ideas tailored to meeting the needs of elementary English language learners. Audience: Elementary ENL Teachers, Special Educators, General Educators, Administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j53F2mGxwx1MX56THq76dSXT3Mb04GLl/view?usp=sharingRegistration:&nbsp:https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4312036“

SCIENCE INVESTIGATION WORKSHOPS - INTERMEDIATE - Presented by BOCES 4 Science, a Collaboration of NYS BOCES **IN PERSON* - 8:30-3:30pm
2023-03-30 08:30 - 15:30
Join our science instructional specialists as they help you navigate expectations, glean tips for set up and implementation, and practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. Learn how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. Ask questions and collaborate with colleagues! INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SCIENCE LAB INVESTIGATIONS (ILS) – THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023 During this IN-PERSON workshop participants will receive an in-depth exposure to the new Lab Investigations from NYSED for elementary school science. We will perform each lab, have thorough discussions on the set up, completion and areas of concern. You will unpack how they are related to the standards and where they fit into your curriculum. -We will have copies of the student directions and answer booklets. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you want the teacher’s guide and rubric please check with your school/district administrator about bringing your own copies or access to view it on-line.

Schools Closed - Offices Open
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-07, 2023-04-10 - 2023-04-11

Schools & Offices Closed
2023-04-07 - 2023-04-08

BOCES Regular/Annual Board Meeting
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00
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, 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. This meeting is open to the public. The Regular meeting convenes at 6:00pm. There is a proposed Executive Session, subject to Board approval. The public portion will resume, beginning with Item Number 1 on the Agenda, at 7:00 pm. The Annual meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be open to the public.

But I Don't Speak Spanish! Helping Our Spanish-Speaking Students (Even Though You Don't Speak Spanish) Grades K-12 **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-04-19 08:30 - 14:30
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 English and Spanish,• what to expect as Spanish speakers transition into English,• how rhythm and physical movement can help to learn a new language, and• how knowing Latin word roots will help Spanish speakers as well as native English speakers to learn academic vocabulary. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration:&nbsp:https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4319385“

Science Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** presented by Mary Loesing and Joyce Barry - 8:30-11:30am
2023-04-20 08:30 - 11:30
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 the problems solved during the transition to online instruction. Mary Loesing and Joyce Barry will host. Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Free to science consortium members. Payments: If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4129463

Teaching Writing Through Mentor Texts **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-04-20 08:30 - 14:30
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 make simultaneous use of instructional time: we are teaching writing, expanding their knowledge of the world, and giving them a purpose for the strategies of close reading. In this workshop, we will use the New York Times Learning Network feature, Annotated by the Author

Effective Secondary Teaching Strategies for English Language Learners **IN PERSON** presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm
2023-04-24 08:30 - 14:30
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 faced the challenge of effectively teaching the ELL students in their classroom, it has also provided an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. This hands-on, interactive workshop will provide participants with strategies and instruction ideas tailored to meeting the needs of secondary English language learners. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Audience: Secondary ENL Teachers, Special Educators, General Educators, Administrators Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kEoXYprGOcEkJyf-eYtYKX5D2SjHfpft/view?usp=sharingRegistration:&nbsp:https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4312066“
