• Boosting Digital Fluency: Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards in Action *IN PERSON* presented by Leslie Dalis Watnik – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Join us for a dynamic workshop designed to empower educators with the tools and strategies needed to teach digital citizenship, media literacy, and AI effectively! Dive into a treasure trove of resources that will help your students master the essentials of-digital media use, -online safety, -tackle cyberbullying, and -understand AI's role in their world. You'll […]

  • 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 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, […]

  • Click Smart: Digital Safety for the Classroom and Beyond 3 Part Series *IN PERSON* presented by Dr. Maria Esposito-8:30-11:30am

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Part 1: Digital Safety and Online Behavior This session introduces essential digital safety concepts, including understanding digital footprints, identifying online threats (e.g., phishing, scams, and cyberbullying), and navigating privacy settings on common platforms used in schools. Educators will learn how to model safe online behavior, evaluate websites and apps for student use, and incorporate age-appropriate […]

  • Mindfulness & Burnout Prevention 3-hour Training *IN PERSON* facilitated by Melissa Del Giudice – 8:30-11:30am

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    This 3-hour interactive training is designed to equip educators with practical, research-based tools to: -manage stress, -prevent burnout, and -promote emotional well-being. Participants will learn how to use mindfulness to regulate the nervous system, reset quickly between classes, and stay focused and energized throughout the day. The session also covers strategies for improving time management, […]

  • 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 States

    This 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 focus on our own identities and cultures as well as develop interpersonal skills to appreciate the values and cultures of others. Through collaborative learning we […]

  • Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Behavior Tier 1 Universal Classroom Management Components 3 Virtual 2-hour sessions – presented by Jennifer Ventimiglia – 8:30-10:30am

    Virtual Conference

    This 3-session workshop is for Pre-K to 4th grade new teachers, to have the opportunity to look at behavior through a different lens to shift philosophies and approaches to behavior. Join us as we unpack the MTSS Tier 1 framework for Behavior -Learn how to observe and measure behavior to match instruction for students -Discover […]

  • Innovate, Design, Build: Bringing STEM to Life with Mechanisms and 3D Printing *IN PERSON* presented by Leslie Dalis Watnik – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Unlock the power of STEM and Digital Fluency education in your classroom with this hands-on workshop for educators. Dive into the fascinating world of mechanisms through engaging experiences with mechanism kits and explore the Engineering Design Process from concept to creation. You'll gain practical skills in 3D printing and work with free CAD programs, all […]

  • STEM Magic: Coding, Fairytales, and STEM for Young Innovators *IN PERSON* presented by Leslie Dalis Watnik – 8:30-11:30am

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for educators teaching primary grade students (K-2). Discover how to build a strong STEM and coding program that fosters computer science and digital literacy in young learners. Participants will explore age-appropriate coding challenges using fun robots, creative STEM activities inspired by fairytales, and building block design projects that […]

  • Adjusting Instruction to Address Behavior 2-Day Workshop presented by Michelle Levy – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Many teachers face disruptive behaviors in their classrooms. Researchers have found a relationship between instructional practices, student engagement, behavioral issues and academic success. When students are frustrated by academic tasks, this often results in behaviors that interfere with teaching and learning. Participants will learn effective research based instructional strategies that have been shown to increase […]

  • Using Data to Design Targeted Intervention Plans *IN PERSON* presented by Jennifer Garmirian, M.Ed – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    This session equips educators, interventionists, and student support teams with practical strategies to analyze data and design effective, targeted intervention plans. Participants will explore how to interpret multiple data sources-including universal screeners, classroom assessments, and progress monitoring tools-to identify root causes of student difficulties. The session will guide attendees through a step-by-step process for developing […]