• Family & Community Engagement Around MTSS *IN PERSON* presented by Jennifer Garmirian, M.Ed – 8:30-2:30pm

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

    Participants will learn strategies to engage families as active collaborators in the MTSS process, ensuring better student outcomes.Training helps districts build strong family and community partnerships within MTSS by -creating accessible resources, -clear communication systems, and -collaborative engagement opportunities. Participants will learn strategies to inform, equip, and involve families as active partners in supporting student […]

  • The Power of Immersion Learning: A Workshop for Leaders Coordinated by EF Educational Tours; Hosted by Western Suffolk BOCES – 8-12pm

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

    In this interactive workshop, led by Finnish educator Petteri Elo, discover the power of immersion and phenomenon-based learning and the impacts they make on students. Walk away with an understanding of how Finland has led the way in educational innovation and how to implement similar pedagogy in your schools.Audience: Central Office & Building level leadersEligible […]

  • Sustainable Towns: Building Eco-Friendly Communities through Design, Coding and Urban Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students *IN PERSON* presented by Leslie Dalis Watnik-8:30-2:30pm

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

    Dive into project-based learning with a hands-on workshop focused on creating sustainable dwellings, coding, and community planning for elementary students. Learn how to guide your students through a sustainability unit that explores eco-friendly living, building scaled models of homes using solar and wind-powered kits, and designing model food trucks along with creating their own food […]

  • Curriculum Design and Differentiation for Gifted and Talented Learners VIRTUAL workshop presented by Meredith Thomas, Ph.D – 8:30-2:30pm

    Virtual Conference

    This session supports educators in designing rigorous, engaging curriculum that meets the unique academic and social-emotional needs of gifted and talented learners. Participants will explore research-based frameworks such as Depth and Complexity, tiered assignments, and compacting strategies to enrich and extend core instruction. The workshop will also address how to use data to identify advanced […]

  • Empowering Educators to Navigate Crisis with Confidence *IN PERSON* presented by Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams – 8:30-2:30pm

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

    Join us for a full-day professional development experience designed to enhance the readiness of teachers and administrators in responding to crisis situations within school settings. This comprehensive workshop explores trauma-informed strategies including -positive behavior techniques, -student anxiety prevention, -classroom de-escalation methods, and -the creation of safe and supportive learning environments for all. Participants will engage […]

  • New Visions Biology Workshop – Unit 3 – Evolution of Sick Humans *IN PERSON* – 8:30-2:30pm

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

    Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science AdministratorsWorkshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/biology *Bring your own device*Unit 3: Evolution of Sick HumansTopic: Genetics, Protein Synthesis, and the Mismatch Hypothesis - Wednesday, November 5, 2025 PEs: HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS4-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 3 of […]

  • 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, […]

  • Social Studies Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** facilitated by Lorraine Lupinskie – 8:30-11:30am

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

    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 […]

    $50
  • New Visions Earth & Space Science Workshop *IN PERSON* Unit 3 – Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis: Who’s at risk? – 8:30-2:30pm

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

    Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators Workshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum Https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/earth-space *Bring your own device* Unit 3: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis: Who's at risk? Topic: Earth's Interior: Waves, Energy and Risk- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 PEs: HS-ESS1-5, HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-3, HS-ESS3-1 (partial*) *resources like minerals and hazards […]

  • Integrating Knowledge Building into ELA for Interdisciplinary Teaching *ON SITE* Workshop presented by The Living Literacy Network – 8:30-2:30pm

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

    Knowledge building is essential for strong reading comprehension; it provides the foundation students need to understand, analyze, and engage with texts deeply. When readers bring background knowledge to texts, they can make connections, infer meaning, and grasp complex ideas more easily. In this workshop, teachers will learn how taking a knowledge-rich approach to reading helps […]