K-8 Project-Based Learning Through Math **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

The focus of this workshop is to create or modify math projects to develop, enhance and culminate learning in units of study. Highlights of Course: -creative formative and summative assessment -to analyze student growth and performance -infuse literacy, STEAM, and math standards -showcase and display creative student work in a fun and dynamic way -real-world […]

Middle Grades Math Curriculum Refresh **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

This workshop will provide a fresh look at how to update, enhance, and improve your current curriculum and resources to: -promote alignment of instruction, -updated pacing and sequencing of teaching units, -implementation of new NextGen standards, -latest technology supports, and -MTSS resources for each unit of study. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Audience: 6-8 and […]

BOCES Board Meeting

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 […]

APPR Recertification **ONLINE** presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca – 8:30-11:30am

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 […]

Co-Teach: The Start-Up **IN PERSON** presented by Maureen Martin – 8:30-2:30pm

This workshop is for K-12 brand new co-teach teams that are looking to work together to establish procedures, roles and responsibilities in the co-teach classroom. A focus on Relationships in co-teach classrooms will be reviewed so that educators can better support the instructional delivery of students in co-teach classrooms. Benefits of the workshop are the […]

Preparing for the Transition to NextGen Algebra I Standards For Administrators – Virtual – presented by Stacey Mooney – 9-11am

Overview of the new NextGen Standards that will be fully implemented for the 2023-24 school year. We will highlight the changes from Common Core and Next Gen and how to adjust instruction for these changes. Discussion of new curriculum resources and materials that will address new standards. Look-fors when doing instructional observations and walk-throughs. Audience: […]

AP Pre-Calculus (2-Day Workshop) **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney & Mindy LiBassi – 8:30-2:30pm

Participants will learn about, discuss and explore the following topics in this course: -Current Course and Exam Description -Essential Knowledge statements including function analysis, rate of change work, and modeling implementation. -A variety of effective activities to support student learning -Common student misconceptions -AP exam question approaches and scoring -Classroom strategies to maximize learning Discussions […]

Effective Instructional Coaching 3-Day Virtual Workshop presented by Jessica Gruttola – 8:30-2:30pm

This three-day institute is for instructional coaches of all grade levels and subject areas. Through collaborative inquiry, participants will gain a deeper understanding of various coaching frameworks, theories, research, current perspectives and practices, and explore the unique perspective of a coaching mindset.” Training objectives: -Understanding and implementing strategies for effective instructional coaching. -Providing effective feedback […]

New Teacher Workshop **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney and Dr. Maureen Martin – 8:30-2:30pm

Whether a brand-new teacher or within the first five years of your teaching career, this one-day workshop will focus on classroom management, learning environment set-up and maintenance, first week structure and focus, building relationships in your school building, lesson planning, Danielson Domains, short- and long-term curriculum pacing, and more. *Contact WSBOCES for additional in-district new […]