BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Western Suffolk Boces - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Western Suffolk Boces 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:20240313T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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:20260403T141506 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T003000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 CREATED:20250306T201759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201759Z UID:22866-1737063000-1737073800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Program the Mind for High School Programming: A Sandbox Activity **ONLINE** presented by Anthony Rizzo - 4:30-7:30pm DESCRIPTION:School programming is so crucial to a school and has a transformational impact since it is linked to all stakeholders in the building. The school schedule can be considered the soul” of the building and influences the culture for each particular school. With that being said\, many administrations are not well versed in this area or may not have the time needed to dedicate to programming. The goal of this professional development session will be to cover the various aspects of school scheduling creation along with weighing the advantages and considerations of different models. During this current scheduling professional learning session\, we will take the approach of delivering a workshop style session in the form of a Socratic Seminar. Various topics and concerns on schedule creation will be posed to participants. These questions will then be tested” using mock school data. Throughout the High School session\, the following ideas will be discussed: \n• Strategically use the articulation process for future class creation \n• What are resources\, constraints\, and challenges to creating a schedule? \n• What is the difference between the traditional and block schedules? o What are the various models/types? \n• What is the difference between Individualized and HR programming? \n• Explore student electives/choice \n• Service ENL students efficiently and effectively \n• Deliver special education services efficiently and effectively \n• What is the difference between Intervention vs Enrichment periods? Purpose? \n• Examine mock sandbox school data for grades 9-12 Eligible for 3 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/1Odq0WH1xW1eZS6HbRvh-Qj8pEzOR1n0D/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4835343 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/program-the-mind-for-high-school-programming-a-sandbox-activity-online-presented-by-anthony-rizzo-430-730pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 CREATED:20250306T201747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201747Z UID:22867-1737120600-1737142200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Writing for Mastery **IN PERSON** presented by Maureen Martin - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Professional Development Opportunity based on the book The Writing Revolution by Judith Hochman. Participants will leave with strategies from the book such as Sentences Summaries\, Sentences Frames and Outlines. A focus on the writing instruction and how to embed the writing into content. Students can become better writers and thinkers when the two are linked. Explicit direct instruction activities in writing will be shared and demonstrated throughout the professional development opportunity. Audience: Grades 1-12 Educators 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/1PvsnWmctVuyVGYbSPQWXum5VJaKcdxk0/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4903180 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/writing-for-mastery-in-person-presented-by-maureen-martin-830-230pm-2/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 CREATED:20250306T201747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201747Z UID:22868-1737639000-1737660600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Stepping into NYSSLS **IN PERSON** presented by Alyssa Weisenstein - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed with a switch to NYSSLS? If you said yes\, then you need this training designed for NY teachers. In this training we will… -Overview 3-dimensional teaching & learning (for teachers & students) -Identify and locate good phenomena -Follow the path from phenomena to driving questions to investigations -Revamp an existing lab so it is student-driven -Observe and experience scaffolding strategies for the SEPs -Create 3-dimensional assessment questions This is not a sit-and-get” training. Be ready to experience and create resources. Audience: science teachers\, grades 6-12 (all science disciplines) 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/1ZZW28CAW8hBOIbrEXpL3ckDWt3GxYq0U/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4942205 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/stepping-into-nyssls-in-person-presented-by-alyssa-weisenstein-830-230pm-3/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 CREATED:20250306T201746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201746Z UID:22870-1737725400-1737747000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Teaching with Intention: Using Data to Inform Literacy Instruction and Get Powerful Results! K-8 (Part 2) Transform Your Literacy Instruction with Data-Driven Strategies! **IN PERSON** Facilitated by Kristina Seeley-8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to harness the full power of your student assessment data?In this results-focused workshop\, you’ll discover how data can be the key to unlocking confident readers and driving lasting improvements in your classroom. Whether you’re using the Fountas & Pinnell system or another curriculum\, this workshop will give you the practical tools and strategies to make data work for you!What You’ll Learn: -Organize & Analyze with Ease: Learn practical methods for analyzing your student data\, transforming numbers into meaningful insights. -Strategic Action Steps: Discover a series of targeted goals and action plans that create incremental shifts in student reading behaviors and elevate their critical thinking skills. -Link Data to Instruction: Explore powerful\, ready-to-use resources that seamlessly connect your data to instructional practices\, allowing you to shift your students’ reading levels and foster a deeper understanding of texts.Why Attend? By the end of this workshop\, you’ll be ready to turn assessment data into actionable instruction that lifts students to new reading heights. Gain the confidence to make informed instructional decisions that will not only improve student outcomes but also ignite a love for reading.Empower your teaching with data-driven insights-reserve your spot today and elevate your literacy instruction!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/1U6NSKFDF0cmztIQmPre9TCkvJl3dRYkU/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4930613 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/teaching-with-intention-using-data-to-inform-literacy-instruction-and-get-powerful-results-k-8-part-2-transform-your-literacy-instruction-with-data-driven-strategies-in-person-facilitated-by/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 CREATED:20250306T201747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201747Z UID:22869-1737725400-1737747000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Digging Deeper into Phonological Awareness\, Beginning Reading and Writing Instruction **IN PERSON** presented by Lauren Kolbeck - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:The science of reading emphasizes the importance of phonological awareness. We know that students who have lower levels of phonological awareness have an increased risk for reading difficulties. On this day\, we will dive into the teaching of phonological awareness\, phonics\, beginning reading and writing instruction. We will explore the use of both sound walls and word walls. We will compare early leveled readers and decodable texts and discuss the rationale for both. We know that writing is a window to study the students phonological awareness and we will assess student writing samples to make plans for instruction. You will leave this day with practical tips and strategies to implement immediately in your classroom. Audience: Pre-K-2\, reading teachers\, ENL\, 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/1MBYkKKONJO622YSQuA1kkQAvDUg5L9N0/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4870362 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/digging-deeper-into-phonological-awareness-beginning-reading-and-writing-instruction-in-person-presented-by-lauren-kolbeck-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 CREATED:20250306T201746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201746Z UID:22871-1738330200-1738341000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics K-12 **for ADMIN** VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:*A thinking student is an engaged student* Peter Liljedahl’s book\, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics\, Grades K-12\, focuses on how to move toward a thinking classroom\, providing teachers 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. The practices suggested in Building Thinking Classrooms are designed to heighten thinking and learning in every math classroom\, as well as to (re)inspire math educators to support innovative math practices to enhance learning for ALL students. This half-day virtual workshop will provide a brief overview of the BTC practices\, resources to help support your teachers with implementation\, and relevant look-fors and recommendations to provide teachers during walk-throughs and observations. Eligible for 3 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/1hTsk4dff3xpdEowszS8x0vB_gh8qy0GE/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4929012 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/building-thinking-classrooms-in-mathematics-k-12-for-admin-virtual-workshop-presented-by-stacey-mooney-830-1130am/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 CREATED:20250306T201746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201746Z UID:22877-1738675800-1738697400@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=4927243 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/explore-the-new-nysed-earth-and-space-sciences-investigations-in-person-facilitated-by-brian-vorwald-830-230pm/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 CREATED:20250306T201746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201746Z UID:22878-1738848600-1738859400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Science Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** facilitated by Mary Loesing & Joyce Barry - 8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:Science Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** facilitated by Mary Loesing & Joyce Barry – 8:30-11:30am\nPLEASE REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY PER MEETING!These meetings are designed for coordinators\, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of science supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed\, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors.CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE FOR ALL DISTRICTS \n• participation for up to 25 district teachers to attend science related workshops \n• 1 customized professional development workshop held in district \n• Includes all Science Coordinator Meetings Please contact rallen@wsboces.org or mmartin@wsboces.org for further information. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE per meetingFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-vBgQObciAxy7j3D26eyjVCOwn_OvCL6/view?usp=sharing \nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4728824 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/science-coordinator-network-meeting-in-person-facilitated-by-mary-loesing-joyce-barry-830-1130am-2/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141506 CREATED:20240210T032404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T032404Z UID:20128-1739296800-1739307600@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-13/ CATEGORIES:Central END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141507 CREATED:20250306T201746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T201746Z UID:22879-1739367000-1739377800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Social Studies Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** facilitated by Lorraine Lupinskie - 8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:These meetings are designed for coordinators\, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of math supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed\, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors. Consortium Membership Available For ALL Districts -participation for up to 25 district teachers to attend social studies related workshops -1 customized professional development workshop held in district -Includes all Social Studies Coordinator Meetings Please contact rallen@wsboces.org or mmartin@wsboces.org for further information.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_mapvy0kHU_BGD_OiAXpROStadMho2XG/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4763827 URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/social-studies-coordinator-network-meeting-in-person-facilitated-by-lorraine-lupinskie-830-1130am/ CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR