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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of ELA 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. Breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors. […]
When there is a child with academic, social or behavioral challenges, the goal is to provide them with the best supports available. Functional behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans are formal ways for parents, teachers and other school professionals to work collaboratively to determine the best way to help a student behaviorally resulting in improved […]
The course will focus on skills necessary to lead with vision, compassion and purposeful intent. Each session will aim to nurture and develop exceptional leadership skills among newly appointed or aspiring individuals, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to excel. This course will serve as a community for fostering personal growth, effective communication, […]
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 […]
The new buzzwords Artificial Intelligence" seem to be jumping out at us and at the forefront of every conversation lately. Are you wondering what it means to you? Your students? Come join us for an overview of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on everyday life. We will go over the history
In this workshop, participants will learn the foundations of PBIS, discover tools to build a culture of positive behavior, and learn ways to make classroom life easier during the school day. Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of proactive supports and develop their own bag of tricks” of practical strategies for students with challenging […]
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 […]
Much has changed with the literature course: it has a framework that narrows and focuses its scope, and the exam is tightly aligned with that framework. Essay writing and scoring has been refocused as well. This full-day workshop will offer an opportunity for review, and conversation about these shifts. It will then shift to reading […]
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: -Canva, -Google Labs, -MagicSchool.AI, -AudioRead […]
Fine motor skills are a strong predictor of academic success. It is important to learn to identify your students' fine motor deficits. These deficits can include: -poor pencil control, -weak grasp, -poor scissor skills or -poor posture. We will discuss typical developmental milestones and its impact on function in the classroom. We will review case […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]