Kami is a digital learning platform that empowers everyone to love learning! In or out of the classroom, Kami provides tools to support any learning style, drive engagement, and streamline feedback and assessment workflow to improve learning outcomes for all. Kami has a number of features that can be used to assist students in all […]
Participants will examine several techniques to help Entering and Emerging ELLs learn academic vocabulary, content, and concepts to participate in the mainstream classroom. We will discuss second language development and how this affects the comprehension of academic tasks. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start […]
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 […]
This workshop will introduce research-based recommendations that support phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Teachers will view video models and leave with instructional strategies and interventions for immediate classroom use. Eligible for 1.5 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4346792"
This workshop will give teachers a clear and thorough grounding in the Next Generation ELA Standards, and their instructional implications. Topics will include: -Expressing the Standards in student-friendly language: -encouraging life-long reading and writing by offering books of choice: -incorporating advanced literacy" practices: -changes applicable to students with special learning needs
Knowledge about Latin and Greek roots helps us figure out unfamiliar words, deepen our understanding of words, and find relationships among words that we didn't even know were related. But how can we teach word roots without just giving out lists and worksheets? We know that way doesn't lead to durable learning. In this full […]
This professional development session will focus on improving family engagement in schools while making the process more engaging. We will look at the challenges of engaging the families of our students and explore strategies to develop more engaging, interactive, and educational programming. We will discuss building relationships with parents, overcoming communication barriers, and focusing on […]
Google Jamboard is a digital whiteboard that allows for increased engagement and collaboration on a shared space. Discover effective alternatives to teaching phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension using Jamboard. Participants will leave with many useful templates to engage students. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to […]
This meeting will review the CASEL Framework and the five competencies necessary for student development including: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. When students apply the knowledge and skills to strengthen their emotional intelligence, they develop healthy identities, manage and regulate their emotions well and achieve personal goals. Understanding how counselors can […]
We will review Civics and provide definitions and examples including but not limited to the following: 1. Civic Readiness 2. Civic Knowledge 3. Civic Skills and Action 4. Civic Mindsets 5. Civic Experience What schools in New York State participated in the project. How many SEALS were awarded to students throughout New York State 2021-2022. […]