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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T133000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T210000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Central
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T133000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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SUMMARY:Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Planning 3-Day Workshop **IN PERSON** presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION: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. This workshop will help participants: -Identify the essential systems needed for an effective FBA/BIP team process -Identify the steps for conducting an effective FBA\, including development of clear and effective operational definitions of the behaviors in question and use of data to determine the maintaining function of the behavior -Understand the critical components of function based BIPs including replacement strategies\, antecedent strategies and consequence strategies for staff to implement -Develop evaluation plans that are efficient and effective. Emphasis will be placed on including all components of the FBA/BIP process as dictated by NYS Commissioners Regulations Part 200. Audience: School Psychologists\, social workers\, guidance counselors\, CSE Chairs\, Sp Ed/PPS Dept Chairs. Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 Consortium seats. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/171zsL8F-teQEGFC9MSrPG6Qn9o34GTI2/view?usp=sharingRegistration; https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4937741
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/functional-behavior-assessment-and-behavior-intervention-planning-3-day-workshop-in-person-presented-by-michelle-levy-830-230pm-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T083000
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SUMMARY:Multiple Choice and Short Response Test Preparation for 2025 Gr 3-5 ELA **IN PERSON** presented by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein Literacy Consulting Inc. - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:How can we teach a unit on testing that does not detract from solid reading instruction? Brain-friendly strategies for organizing and implementing ELA multiple choice and short response testing units will be shared. These include the use of mentor released-test passages in fiction\, narrative nonfiction\, and expository nonfiction to use as jumping boards for close reading. Scoring criteria will be examined using actual scored tests to evaluate scoring. ‘How and Why’ and ‘Part-to-Whole’ short response strategies will be revealed. Criteria for state-approved text evidence will be shared. Solid and creative instruction for tier 2 academic vocabulary\, the use of anchor charts\, and ways to capitalize on videos will provide teachers with effective ways to engage students. The presentation of small group and center activities will help teachers respond to students’ diverse needs as readers. New ways to organize existing test practice materials will benefit students. Audience: teachers of grades 3-5\, or teachers of struggling 6th graders\, reading teachers\, ENL teachers\, literacy coaches\, elementary administrators and K-12 ELA directors 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:\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/115f8iBB0qbj4DcLFF61KLn_kuwg-M798/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4846152
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/multiple-choice-and-short-response-test-preparation-for-2025-gr-3-5-ela-in-person-presented-by-deborah-linscott-feinstein-literacy-consulting-inc-830-230pm/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T083000
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SUMMARY:Multiple Choice and Short Response Test Preparation for 2025 Gr 5-8 ELA **IN PERSON** presented by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein Literacy Coaching Inc. - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:How can we teach a unit on testing that does not detract from solid reading instruction? Brain-friendly strategies for organizing and implementing ELA multiple choice and short response testing units will be shared. These include the use of on-grade-level fifth through eighth grade mentor released-test passages in fiction\, narrative nonfiction\, and expository nonfiction to use as jumping boards for close reading. Scoring criteria will be examined using actual scored tests to evaluate scoring. ‘How and Why’ and ‘Part-to-Whole’ short response strategies will be revealed. Criteria for state-approved text evidence will be shared. Solid and creative instruction for tier 2 academic vocabulary\, the use of anchor charts\, and ways to capitalize on videos will provide teachers with effective ways to engage students. The presentation of small group and center activities will help teachers respond to students’ diverse needs as readers. New ways to organize existing test practice materials will benefit students. Audience: teachers of grades 5-8\, reading teachers\, ENL teachers\, literacy coaches\, elementary administrators and K-12 ELA directors Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PbitVzUCIyO5gOnAOuPfncEwtAGhSCCt/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4847268
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/multiple-choice-and-short-response-test-preparation-for-2025-gr-5-8-ela-in-person-presented-by-deborah-linscott-feinstein-literacy-coaching-inc-830-230pm/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T133000
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Leadership **IN PERSON** presented by Gina Faust - 8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Audience: District and School Leaders The session aims to provide educational leaders and equity team members with tools and guidance for implementing the NYSED Board of Regents DEI Policy\, ensuring lasting impact and progress in fostering inclusive school environments. We will focus on reflecting on the past year’s progress and challenges\, exploring best practices for stakeholder engagement\, and setting strategic goals for the upcoming year using the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Implementation Roadmap. 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/17hrJ7jnPtBn90WORc1EbuPEkzR7WxJu3/view?usp=sharingRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4948964
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/culturally-responsive-leadership-in-person-presented-by-gina-faust-830-230pm/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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SUMMARY:The Science of Reading & Small Group Reading Instruction K-3 **IN PERSON** Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Now that we have immersed ourselves into the research\, we are ready to explore the shifts in small group reading instruction necessary to align with research based practices. On this day\, you will explore a variety of ways to bring explicit assessment-based instruction to small groups. We will create small group routines to help students practice both phonemic and phonics skills and apply them to connected texts. As decodable texts are being introduced into our classrooms\, we will explore ways to synthesize them with our phonemic and phonics programs. A choice of gradual-release small-group lesson plans will be shared. You will leave this day with a variety of tools to fuel your small group lessons! Audience: K-3 classroom teachers\, literacy coaches\, reading specialists 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.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nnkm7YYmd4_6tOidthKG7ewZ_qyaIFPz/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=4969461
URL:https://www.wsboces.org/event/the-science-of-reading-small-group-reading-instruction-k-3-in-person-presented-by-lauren-kolbeck-debbie-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar
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