Western Suffolk, Eastern Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated.PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has […]
This 2-part workshop will show how videos can have an amazing impact on social emotional learning in the classroom. Participants will come to understand the use of word vs wordless videos when helping students (including SED and ELL) on the skill of inferencing, building community relationships, and to enhance SEL topics (bullying, empathy, kindness, integrity, […]
Participants will learn about, discuss and explore the following topics in this course: -Inquiry-based approach to instructional discovery learning -Integrating NYS NextGen K-12 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards into other content areas through PBL -Developing Driving Questions to solve real-world problems -Types of PBL and Exemplars -The Planning Process -Implementation, Assessing and Reflecting -Ways […]
Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction.-Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used-Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning-Plan a […]
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 […]
Just Words is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4-12 and adults who have mild to moderate gaps in their decoding and spelling proficiency but do not require intensive intervention. The Just Words curriculum provides a sophisticated study of word structure appropriate for students beyond the elementary grades. It […]
Strategies to Assist Transitioning, Expanding and Commanding ELLs to Achieve Academic Success 2-Part Series **ONLINE** presented by Pamela Solomon – 4-5:30pm
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.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aqPImCBtGUwEul6j0pebkgNBkyCQPjqp/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays
This one-day workshop will help participants learn how to promote social unity and increase cultural awareness in your school and community. The goal is to bridge cultural divides and make our schools and communities more welcoming and inclusive places for people of all abilities and backgrounds by helping participants see beyond their own personal worldview. […]
This workshop will provide strategies for the reading comprehension part of the exam. Teachers will learn how to create Standards-based questions for literature, help students manage their time, and apply metacognitive skills. Target audience: English and special education teachers, grades 9-12. (This workshop, because it draws from the ELA Reading Standards, is also relevant to […]
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 […]
Participants will learn about, discuss, and explore grade-level mathematics content, activities, and resources aligned with NextGen Math Standards. NextGen Computer Science and Digital Fluency (CSDF) Standards will also be explored and incorporated. Hands-on, open-ended, and creative activities and tasks will be explored for each topic. Best instructional practices and strategies will be discussed, modeled and […]
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 […]
As per the regulations, teacher and principal evaluators are to be re-certified each year. This re-certification workshop for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on APPR regulations. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences. Participants will need to have […]
Participants in this workshop will explore the three-dimensional expectations for teaching and learning with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). A goal of this workshop will be for participants to develop the understanding that students should be learning science by doing science and figuring out phenomena observable in the natural world. We will […]
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 -ChatGPT and AI -Digital Dilemmas -Teaching students analyze media for credibility with a critical eye -Privacy and Safety on the Internet -Interacting with Tech and […]
Chemistry is phenomenal! Be an active participant in this workshop as you experience phenomena-based learning from the prospective of a student. Learn how to engage students integrating science practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Inspire discussion, as an educator, using phenomena as observable events that occur in the world. Using various topics from the […]
Hearing all the buzz about the Science of Reading, but unsure how to implement it in your Balanced Literacy curriculum? Join Annie Donado, Literacy Matters Consultant, for a day dedicated to the Science of Reading: what it is, how to introduce it to educators, how to integrate it into your existing Balanced Literacy curriculum, and […]
For beginners and experienced teachers, explore strategies to most effectively implement groupwork while: -sticking to the curriculum, -build a classroom environment that can sustain and encourage collaboration and communication skills between students, -enhance thinking through rigorous tasks, and -elevate overall learning.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eXOne1y9RwT9vNNXNtZAGOljbuHWxwzd/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district […]
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 […]
Students become better writers when reading, writing and thinking are linked. This Professional Development Opportunity will focus on Writing Instruction and how to embed it into the content of the curriculum. Participants will also leave with strategies for Explicit Direct Instruction in writing with activities for progress monitoring writing for students. Sentence Summaries and sentence […]
This 2-part virtual workshop will provide proven social studies strategies for K-12 teachers to use when teaching all levels of ELL students. Teachers will examine ways to differentiate their current lessons to create ENL ready additions. Examples of lessons will provide proven strategies such as scaffolding, sentence frames, and vocabulary lesson formats necessary for ELL […]
Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction.-Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used-Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning-Plan a […]
How often do our students smile or laugh? Do our students instill a positive belief system or is self-confidence a challenge? Learn about the powerful impact affirmations can have on minimizing stress, anxiety, and depression in students. A variety of affirmations will be discussed to fine tune those best to incorporate into a varied curriculum. […]
Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction.-Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used-Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning-Plan a […]
These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of social studies 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 […]
This workshop gives teachers, guidance counselors, and school psychologists an understanding of the social and emotional impact that ADHD and Executive Function challenges have on learning, motivation, behavior, and the family system. Upon completing this program, participants will: -Have a functional and actionable understanding of Executive Function skills and what performance can be expected at […]
Upgrade and Revamp Your Math Instruction for High-Yield Results, Based on high-profile book by Peter Liljedahl. *A thinking student is an engaged student.* Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to […]
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) is a rigorous, small group, supplementary, literacy intervention designed for students who find reading and writing difficult and need intensive teaching to achieve grade-level proficiency. LLI Primary Systems deliver the engaging, efficient, and effective intervention that can give students the boost they need to read at the same level as their […]
Discovery Education continues to empower educators with resources, strategies and tools for creating quality lessons using multi-modal digital resources. For Back-to-School, we are combining all that teachers and students love about the DE ecosystem with new content to keep all learners curious and engaged. Join us this Fall at Western Suffolk BOCES to learn about […]
The first administrations by the NY State Education Department of the new Grade 5 Elementary-Level Science Test and the Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Test will be in the spring of 2024 followed by the first administrations of the new Biology and Earth and Space Sciences Regents Exams in June 2025. The first administrations of the […]
This workshop provides an introduction to what Trauma Informed Education is and how world events have created a trauma effect to some degree on all individuals. Educators will learn the impacts this can have on the classroom and strategies to create a compassionate, safe environment for all to thrive and learn. Eligible for 2 hours […]