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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 […]

This workshop highlights ways and means of establishing authority, respect, and streamlined management in your classroom. By introducing the science behind how our brains process information, the program helps teachers and administrators better target the underlying causes behind attitudes and misbehavior. The workshop highlights methods of discipline and class rules that promote equality among students […]

Audience: Grade 6, 7, and 8 science educators and science leaders The first administration of the Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Test based on the P-12 New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) is scheduled for the spring of 2024. Science courses for grade 6, 7, and 8 in all school districts must be aligned with […]

Join us at Western Suffolk BOCES for a day of hands-on experiences with the following vendors - WhyMaker, Thimble.IO, Lego, and HMH. Each vendor will share a short presentation on their role in makerspace/STEM for education. After their presentations, you will be able to get hands-on with some of the products that they offer. Breakfast […]

Promoting healthy and safe learning environments where students can receive the instruction and other supports they need to learn and achieve at high levels is one of the primary responsibilities of each school. Research has suggested that teachers and other school personnel often have received inadequate training in the understanding and management of problematic student […]

This workshop will provide 3-5 educators with information about the implementation of the NYS Next Generation Science Learning Standards, including the 2024 Grade 5 Science Assessment. Mary Loesing, Ed.D. will lead participants through an overview of the standards, an exploration of the changes, and a look at the expectations for the upcoming Grade 5 Assessment […]

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 […]

Participants will take a deeper dive into the High School Earth and Space Science standards, building on what was done during Day 1. **Tentative activities are listed below and may be adjusted based on feedback from participants and what is covered during Day 1.** -Exploring the relationship between the Science and Engineering Practice Developing and […]

This is a preparation for the rigorous assessment that will be the new Global Studies Regents. This full day workshop has been designed with these challenges in mind. Preparation for student success in the following areas will be explored: 1. Discussion of contextualization 2. Identification and explanation of historical relationships 3. Learning how to source […]

Assessment thinking has expanded to a System of Assessment. Methods are used that inform both teachers and students so that instructional strategies can be formulated that support student learning. We will review the standard format for performance-based tasks and use assessment screeners to evaluate summative assessment examples. The difference between assessments aligned with the three-dimensional […]

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 workshop will provide 6-8 educators with information about the 2024 Grade 8 Science Assessment. Mary Loesing, Ed.D. will lead participants through an overview and exploration of the upcoming Grade 8 Assessment including tips on conducting the four Investigations required prior to the ILS Assessment. This workshop is designed primarily for those at the beginning […]