BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Western Suffolk Boces - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wsboces.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Western Suffolk Boces REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160844Z UID:19880-1709627400-1709649000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Engaging Students with Desmos EXPERIENCED USERS **ONLINE** presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:The Desmos activity platform is a free digital platform that allows math teachers to engage and interact with their students. Simply\, it’s a sequence of screens\, each with a different task\, prompt\, or question. The screens in each activity can be as simple or sophisticated as the teacher desires. Purpose Desmos has a mission that says it’s goal is to help every student learn math and love learning math”. This involves far more than just simply solving math problems and inputting answers. Activities ask students to: -Make connections between scenarios they encounter and mathematical ideas. -Look for patterns and represent those patterns mathematically. -Take chances URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/engaging-students-with-desmos-experienced-users-online-presented-by-andy-malbouef-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160844Z UID:19881-1709726400-1709737200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Integrating Technology and AI in Your Literacy Instruction Gr 3-6 **ONLINE** presented by Lea Rascona\, D.E.I. Inc. - 12-3pm DESCRIPTION:This professional development session will explore the ways in which technology and AI can be used to support literacy instruction. Participants will learn about the new types of technology and AI that are available\, as well as how to use them to create engaging and effective literacy activities. Platforms like: -Twee\, -MagicSchool.AI\, -AudioRead\, -Eduaide.AI and more will be explored. Participants will also learn about the research on the effectiveness of technology and AI in literacy instruction. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RjMwRlZhip2hi6vMUAhUrPhndzA2UzsO/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4525653“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/integrating-technology-and-ai-in-your-literacy-instruction-gr-3-6-online-presented-by-lea-rascona-d-e-i-inc-12-3pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160844Z UID:19882-1709800200-1709821800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Executive Function Challenges and ADHD In and Out of the Classroom **IN PERSON** presented by Jackie Waldman - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Educators are not sure why students are having difficulty in and outside of the classroom. Understanding executive functions and the connection to ADHD may offer some explanation. This workshop will help educators understand how they are connected and the impact to students’ ability to get things done. This workshop will:  define executive functions  explain each one in detail and what struggles look like for students of different ages  briefly cover how the brain impacts our ability to get things done  will help the teacher to better understand the characteristics of ADHD and its connection to executive function challenges Finally\, teachers will be shown strategies for how to support their students who are struggling with these challenges. Audience: Teachers\, CSE participants\, special educators\, guidance counselors\, social workers\, school psychologists Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. 1 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JK1IrPofAI8AhrHcFFfek7w_4o0qvD0D/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4662154“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/executive-function-challenges-and-adhd-in-and-out-of-the-classroom-in-person-presented-by-jackie-waldman-830-230pm-2/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160849Z UID:19888-1709800200-1709821800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Relationship & Interpersonal Communication Skills & Overcoming Obstacles in a Post Pandemic World **IN PERSON** presented by Dr. Belinda Celis Basaca DESCRIPTION:Since the arrival of technology\, our interpersonal connection has decreased and we have drifted further apart. Now with the advent of social media and then the pandemic\, it seems that we\, as a society have lost the skills to have effective communication and interaction. This one-day workshop on overcoming obstacles\, relationship-building\, and interpersonal communication skills in a post-pandemic world can help educators\, and all adults\, develop more skills to help progress in their work with children (and each other). By attending this workshop\, they will learn how to communicate more effectively\, build stronger relationships with others\, and overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. Target audience: anyone and everyone! Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pZgdtNICioJsfq-PLVzeoi5pXpvfXEg-/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4648311“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/relationship-interpersonal-communication-skills-overcoming-obstacles-in-a-post-pandemic-world-in-person-presented-by-dr-belinda-celis-basaca/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160849Z UID:19889-1709800200-1712241000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Adjusting Instruction to Address Behavior 2-Part Workshop **IN PERSON** presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Many teachers face disruptive behaviors in their classrooms. Researchers have investigated the relationships between instructional practices and student engagement 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 student engagement and feelings of success with academic tasks while creating a positive learning environment for all students. Participants will learn how to identify the reasons behind student behaviors associated with the completion of academic tasks and use this information to implement a variety of instructional practices such as opportunities to respond\, active engagement strategies\, checks for understanding\, differentiated instructional practices\, and modifications and adaptations to instructional tasks and curricular content. Audience: Teachers\, support staff\, administratorsFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khyo6XIuj2lRzRwCBtKRWRTPETG9a_Y3/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/adjusting-instruction-to-address-behavior-2-part-workshop-in-person-presented-by-michelle-levy-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160849Z UID:19890-1710145800-1710167400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Preparing Students for the New Earth and Space Sciences Regents Exam: Transitioning Regents Earth Science Courses to the Three-Dimensions of the New York State Science Learning Standards **IN PERSON** Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: Teachers of Regents Earth Science and Science Leaders The first administration of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) based Earth and Space Sciences Regents exam is scheduled for June 2025. Teachers must transition to a NYSSLS based regents ESS course. The format of the new exam will be item clusters\, groups of multiple items that provide a coherent path towards building the three dimensions (Disciplinary Core Ideas\, Crosscutting Concepts\, and Science and Engineering Practices) anchored in a phenomenon. Following a phenomena-based storyline will provide students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge in context. Teachers must align their ESS curriculum with the NYSSLS expectations which will be assessed on the new regents exam. It is possible to transition to the pedagogy that supports the NYSSLS three-dimensional approach while continuing to teach science aligned to the Physical Setting/Earth Science Core Curriculum. Having students make connections between the three dimensions of scientific knowledge can better prepare them for the PS/ES Regents exam while they develop a coherent and scientifically based view of the world. Start with the complex phenomena (for science) or problems (for engineering) and let students ask questions\, explore\, and use the SEPs and CCCs to construct their own understandings of the disciplinary core ideas (content). This is a paradigm shift to students constructing their own understandings with much less memorization of science facts. Students learn by doing science and engineering practices\, engaging in discourse\, and building understandings of Earth and Space Sciences’ main ideas. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) – Participants should bring a fully charged laptop\, Ipad\, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.FOR FULL DESCRIPTION\, PLEASE VIEW URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/preparing-students-for-the-new-earth-and-space-sciences-regents-exam-transitioning-regents-earth-science-courses-to-the-three-dimensions-of-the-new-york-state-science-learning-standards-in-person-2/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160849Z UID:19891-1710145800-1710167400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:AP Literature and Composition® First About Reading\, Second About Writing **IN PERSON** presented by Edward Schmieder - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Although the course title gives equal billing to reading and writing\, the format of the exam makes it clear that reading supersedes writing well. How? The multiple-choice section is all reading (no writing) and two of the three essays are written responses to sight-read texts. Consequently\, reading-well is the thing. In fairness\, one practice addressing a MC passage will be included. In this full-day workshop\, we will focus on prose passages and poems (some from past exams) practicing a number of strategies engagement and focus. In alignment with the course’s framework\, focus will center five of the six Big Ideas: -Character\, -Setting\, -Structure\, -Narration\, and -Figurative Language. Of course\, Tone straddles Narration and Figurative Language. Attitude is everywhere! Also\, because we know all our students suffer from poetry-deficit-disorder\, poems will have pride of place between the two genres. A Q and A will wrap up the day. Audience: New or Veteran AP English Lit Teachers and HS Teachers of AP Lit Bound Students Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RjP9mwgIpJ0cwwGcYcAJXNXP-dL5aqiR/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4664140“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/ap-literature-and-composition-first-about-reading-second-about-writing-in-person-presented-by-edward-schmieder-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160850Z UID:19892-1710172800-1710176400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:NYS Computer-Based Testing (CBT): Tips and Tricks **ONLINE** presented by Michele Kerr - 4-5pm DESCRIPTION:Is this your district’s first year administering the NYS CBT Grades 3 – ELA &: Math tests? For 6 years\, my district\, Western Suffolk BOCES\, has been participating in the NYS CBT exams. I will review tips\, tricks and valuable steps to take before you administer these exams. *This class does not replace what the RIC or NYS is offering for administrative training.* NYS ELA &: Math CBT Dates: April 8 – May 17\, 2024 Each session is eligible for 1 hour CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ix3hDIL9ySzXxYhqyJtJXz7wOwMcTlY/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4618604“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/nys-computer-based-testing-cbt-tips-and-tricks-online-presented-by-michele-kerr-4-5pm-3/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160901Z UID:19898-1710232200-1710253800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Developing PBIS Systems **IN PERSON** presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:PBIS 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 strategies that address behavioral and school discipline problems by teaching\, modeling and recognizing positive\, appropriate behavior in schools. PBIS is not a curriculum\, program\, or single practice\, but is a team based systems framework that guides the selection and implementation of evidence-based practices for improving behavioral and social-emotional outcomes for all students while increasing opportunities for academic engagement and improved performance. As part of a multi-tiered MTSS model\, this workshop covers introductory information at Tier 1\, (universal) only. At this tier\, participants will develop an understanding as to how to begin the development and implementation of systems\, data and practices related to the critical features of the PBIS framework including team development\, the development of school wide expectations\, behavioral/SEL lesson planning\, acknowledgement\, data collection and analysis\, classroom systems and disciplinary systems. Participants are encouraged to attend with colleagues who are in a position to make systems changes in their school or district. On campus coaching\, professional development and technical assistance are available to support schools in undertaking this redesign of current school climate practices. Opportunities for workshops outlining Tiers 2 and 3 are also available.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mZRhfdGPM0DIkMoowHutr5k273v71JMl/view?usp=sharing Audience: K-12 Administrators URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/introduction-to-developing-pbis-systems-in-person-presented-by-michelle-levy-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T033722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T033722Z UID:20151-1710266400-1710277200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-24/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160902Z UID:19899-1710318600-1714487400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Digital Learning and AI (3-Day Workshop) presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about\, discuss and explore the following topics in this course: -Civics and ethics related to Digital Citizenship -Integrating NYS NextGen K-12 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards Educator strategies for AI -Teaching students analyze media for credibility with a critical eye -Privacy and Safety on the Internet -Interacting with Tech and Apps Wisely and Appropriately -Best Instructional Technology to Enhance Instruction -SEL &: Digital Impacts on Mental Health -Cyberbullying -Digital Footprints -Communicating Digitally and Digital Relationships Audience: K-12 Educators\, Tech Specialists\, Library &: Media Specialists\, Instructional Coaches\, Directors\, Administrators Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. Ineligible for Consortium seats. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4640502 Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VyDZ5KtNutNjP-h_G_I8kY2UsLhL59Je/view?usp=sharing“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/digital-learning-and-ai-3-day-workshop-presented-by-stacey-mooney-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160902Z UID:19900-1710405000-1710426600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:How Does the Science of Reading Impact our Literacy Instruction? **IN PERSON** presented by Lauren Kolbeck - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:We know\, the science of reading is a large body of research that encompasses many aspects of reading. It is not a program\, curriculum\, nor something you can purchase. It’s a collection of scientific research from a variety of fields-including cognitive psychology\, education\, and neuroscience. On this day\, Lauren Kolbeck will discuss the tenets of the science of reading. We will explore ways to build strategic fluent readers with an emphasis on word recognition and language comprehension. We will explore phonemic awareness\, systematic phonics instruction\, vocabulary\, building background knowledge and fluency. You will leave this day with practical tips and strategies to infuse into your instruction immediately. Audience: K-6 classroom teachers\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches and administrators. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/169b3JZdc5yNS3aNewbpUQJq7mvAn7VWR/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4667295“ URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/how-does-the-science-of-reading-impact-our-literacy-instruction-in-person-presented-by-lauren-kolbeck-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160902Z UID:19901-1710491400-1710513000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:JAY MCTIGHE PRESENTS - Designing and Using Rubrics to Evaluate and Improve Student Performance **IN PERSON**- 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Scoring tools\, such as criterion lists and rubrics\, can be used to improve student performance as well as evaluate it. In this workshop\, we’ll examine the characteristics of three different types of criterion-based scoring tools – -performance lists\, -holistic and -analytic rubrics and consider the advantages and limitations of each. We’ll explore practical and proven ways of designing sound rubrics\, including the potential of ChatGPT and other generative AI apps to assist. Jay will offer tips for reviewing and refining existing rubrics\, and examine procedures for using rubrics to achieve fair\, valid\, and reliable evaluation and grading of student learning. Finally\, we’ll examine ways of using rubrics as feedback tools to support teaching and learning. An excellent set of web-based resources will also be presented and viewed.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11CR8_0B0cw96f3m9TeA2BmCEnDpmuYlK/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 Consortium seats. If district pays URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/jay-mctighe-presents-designing-and-using-rubrics-to-evaluate-and-improve-student-performance-in-person-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240111T160902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T204628Z UID:19902-1710750600-1711377000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Classroom Management 2-Day Workshop **IN PERSON** presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Effective classroom managers are known not only by what they do when misbehavior occurs\, but by what they do proactively to set up their classrooms for academic\, social and behavioral success for all students. This two-day workshop series is designed for PreK-12 educators who seek to improve their classroom management skills through the use of evidence based practices to which they may have never been exposed through college teacher prep courses and/or district wide professional development. Development and use of these strategies have proven to increase instructional time and student engagement\, improve a positive classroom learning environment and minimize discipline problems. Essential features of effective classroom management to be discussed include: -development of positive relationships\, -understanding of student behavior\, -use of quality instructional practices\, -implementation of positive and negative consequences\, -establishment and use of routines\, -rules and expectations and -redirection of challenging behaviors. Audience: Administrators\, teachers\, support staff\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PNh6aTB9Dck7DRVdomdeoeMsWnSCGzxa/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/classroom-management-2-day-workshop-in-person-presented-by-michelle-levy-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T033659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T033659Z UID:20150-1712685600-1712696400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Regular/Annual Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-regular-annual-board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T033644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T033644Z UID:20149-1715709600-1715720400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-23/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T033936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T033936Z UID:20148-1715709600-1715720400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The next Regular Meeting of the Western Suffolk BOCES Board of Education will be held at the Western Suffolk BOCES Conference Center\, 31 Lee Avenue Wheatley Heights\, NY 11798.  The Regular meeting convenes at 6:25 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. The Student Recognition Program will commence at 7:30 pm in the Large Conference Room. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-30/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T032749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T032749Z UID:20136-1718128800-1718139600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The next Regular meeting of the Board of Western Suffolk BOCES will be held at the Western Suffolk BOCES Conference Center\, 31 Lee Avenue Wheatley Heights\, NY 11798.  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. The Staff Recognition Ceremony will commence at 7:30 pm in the Large Conference Room. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-20/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T033556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T033556Z UID:20147-1718128800-1718139600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-22/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T032812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T032812Z UID:20135-1720548000-1720558800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-21/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T032628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T021033Z UID:20134-1722967200-1722978000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-19/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T032559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T032559Z UID:20133-1725991200-1726002000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-18/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T032539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T032539Z UID:20132-1728410400-1728421200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-17/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T032515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T032515Z UID:20131-1731434400-1731445200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-16/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T032453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T032453Z UID:20130-1733853600-1733864400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-15/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20240210T032432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T032432Z UID:20129-1736877600-1736888400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:BOCES Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/boces-board-meeting-14/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20250306T201800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201800Z UID:22862-1736947800-1736969400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Understanding Dyslexia: Research Supported Screeners\, Strategies and Methods that Work **IN PERSON** presented by The Living Literacy Network - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, teachers will learn the most current research on how to best work with our dyslexic learners. We’ll look at the most commonly used screeners and what they offer\, as well as signs at each grade level that students may need specific support. Teachers will walk away with research-based strategies they can use to identify and effectively teach dyslexic learners. Teachers will learn: -What dyslexia is (and is not) -Signs of dyslexia at different age/grade levels from preschool to 4th grade and beyond -What to look for in screeners -How to give and interpret data from screeners to drive interventions -Critical elements of teaching dyslexic learners -Orthographic mapping routines that work for dyslexic learners -How explicit instruction supports all-and specifically dyslexic-learners -Strategies and instructional methods that work for the dyslexic brain Audience: K-12 EducatorsEligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XFcAJkqSr93XcdF7MMDCKcOarmqxfMM9/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4890484 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/understanding-dyslexia-research-supported-screeners-strategies-and-methods-that-work-in-person-presented-by-the-living-literacy-network-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20250306T201800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201800Z UID:22863-1736947800-1736969400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Explore the New NYSED Earth and Space Sciences Investigations **IN PERSON** Facilitated by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: Regents Earth Science teachers and science leaders This workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to explore the three required Earth and Space Sciences Investigations. These are new performance tasks that provide authentic\, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Earth and Spaces Sciences regents examination.Included will be: \n• Demonstration of how the investigations align with the NYSSLS; \n• Suggested guidance for embedding each investigation in a NYSSLS aligned curriculum; \n• How the investigations are an assessment of student learning; \n• A hands-on experience with the investigations; \n• An opportunity to collaborate on strategies for successful implementation.***Participants must bring paper copies of each ESS Investigation’s documents. These cannot be provided.*****B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) – Participants should bring a fully charged laptop\, Ipad\, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.****Accepting ONLY 28 participants per workshop****Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ma_P-TBQ9-dnXc_HBBnG8wXGAq1n2zcN/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4927241 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/explore-the-new-nysed-earth-and-space-sciences-investigations-in-person-facilitated-by-brian-vorwald-830-230pm-2/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20250306T201759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201759Z UID:22864-1737034200-1737055800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Project Based Learning for Social Studies **IN PERSON** presented by Wendy Braxton - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Project Based Learning can assist in helping students attain the necessary critical skills outlined in the Social Studies Framework. Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real world\, authentic and personally meaningful projects. Learning Outcomes: -Comprehend the what and why of PBL -Understand how PBL can assist in providing students with critical thinking skills -Understand the inquiry process in planning Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ee2hqHqozh7t95VKhl0HtcZeGjj9kEwA/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4767549 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/project-based-learning-for-social-studies-in-person-presented-by-wendy-braxton-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141032 CREATED:20250306T201800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201800Z UID:22865-1737034200-1737055800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Explore the New NYSED Biology Investigations **IN PERSON** Presented by Glen Cochrane - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: Regents Biology teachers and science leaders This workshop will provide the participants with an opportunity to explore the three required Biology Investigations. These are new performance tasks that provide authentic\, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Life Science Biology regents examination.Included will be:• Demonstration of how the investigations align with the NYSSLS;• How the investigations are an assessment of student learning;• A hands-on experience with the investigations;• An opportunity to collaborate on strategies for successful implementation**Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology Investigation’s documents. These cannot be provided.**B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) – Participants should bring a fully charged laptop\, Ipad\, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kiQSO4WVcQl38tVsEtqSPn7AoUt3-Mx3/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4899508 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/explore-the-new-nysed-biology-investigations-in-person-presented-by-glen-cochrane-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR