Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) in the Red, Gold, Purple and Teal systems are for students in grades 3-12 who are reading below grade level. These systems deliver powerful, research-based intervention designed to bring students up to grade-level performance in as little as 18-24 weeks. The intervention should take place consistently in suggested small groups in […]
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What do teachers do when there's a program that writes paragraphs and essays for our students? The Artificial Intelligence CHAT GPT arrived on our phones and laptops on November 30, 2022 creating a firestorm discussion around Artificial Intelligence in the English Language Arts classrooms across the world! Of course, the initial response was often one […]
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Audience: K-12 educators and chairs This full-day workshop will focus on the shifts in teaching and learning expected with the NYSSLS and is intended for educators new to the standards and for those who are looking for next steps in transitioning to standards-based learning. Once the standards are fully implemented, this will be a paradigm […] |
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This workshop will delve a bit deeper into the career planning process and support career plans for the various grade levels. Collegial sharing and counselor resources will be included along with reference and further discussions to the elementary counselor regulations.Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Pricing will be adjusted for Counseling memberships.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4371733"
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Join our science instructional specialists as they help you navigate expectations, glean tips for set up and implementation, and practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. Learn how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. Ask questions and collaborate with colleagues! ELEMENTARY-LEVEL SCIENCE LAB INVESTIGATIONS (ELS) - TUESDAY, […] |
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This workshop will provide strategies for Part II of the exam. Teachers will learn how to teach the elements and details of argumentation and help students incorporate multiple texts to support their claims and counterclaims. We will work with authentic writing as a model for how to construct an effective written argument on a substantial […]
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In recent years, the increase of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools has required educators to look at their current teaching practices through a different lens. While teachers have faced the challenge of effectively teaching the ELL students in their classroom, it has also provided an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. This […] |
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Join our science instructional specialists as they help you navigate expectations, glean tips for set up and implementation, and practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. Learn how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. Ask questions and collaborate with colleagues! INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SCIENCE LAB INVESTIGATIONS (ILS) - THURSDAY, […] |
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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 […] |
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This workshop will demonstrate best practices to address the needs of English Language Learners in the general classroom. Topics will include:• the basics of second language acquisition,• the relationship between English and Spanish,• what to expect as Spanish speakers transition into English,• how rhythm and physical movement can help to learn a new language, and• […] |
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Come join your Science colleagues - Lead Teachers, Science Supervisors and Administrators. In addition to being an informational gathering, you will have the opportunity to share the challenges encountered and the problems solved during the transition to online instruction. Mary Loesing and Joyce Barry will host. Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Free to science […]
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Mentor texts are well-written pieces in various genres that serve as models and are sources of inspiration for writers at all levels. When we teach writing through mentor texts we make simultaneous use of instructional time: we are teaching writing, expanding their knowledge of the world, and giving them a purpose for the strategies of […] |
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In this 2-part workshop, participants will examine several techniques to help Transitioning and Advanced ELLs understand academic content and concepts. We will explore the importance of teaching academic vocabulary and scaffolding activities to support ELLs in the mainstream classroom. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to […]
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In recent years, the increase of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools has required educators to look at their current teaching practices through a different lens. While teachers have faced the challenge of effectively teaching the ELL students in their classroom, it has also provided an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. This […] |
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The course begins by talking about the role that fluency plays in literacy and how it fits into the Big Five” of foundational literacy skills.Teachers are exposed to a variety of strategies to improve students' fluency. The role of assessment as it relates to fluency is also explored in detail. Teachers will understand the effects […] |
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This workshop will take a deep dive into Part 3 of the exam. Teachers will learn strategies to help students manage their time on the exam to write a rhetorical analysis of a given text after a cold reading, and incorporate these writing skills into continuous instruction, transcending the limited requirements of the exam itself. […]
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Our mentor training workshop will explore the most common challenges that new teachers face and provide new mentors with concrete and proven tools on how to effectively mentor/coach their proteges toward success! The tenure-process years are highly stressful for new teachers. Invariably, new teachers struggle with lesson planning, classroom management, and navigating their school's culture […] |
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Students need to be prepared for the work force upon graduation. How can we prepare them for what lies ahead? We need to encourage them to be problem solvers, deep thinkers and not afraid to make a mistake, but rather learn from it. (Debug) Come see how we can line up a K-12 Coding/Steam Curriculum […] |