Preparing Students for the New Earth and Space Science Regents Exam **PART 2** ONLY FOR THOSE WHO TOOK PART 1 **IN PERSON** Presented by Brian Vorwald – 8:30-2:30pm

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 […]

Explore the New Vision for NYSSLS Science Assessments Gr 6-12 **IN PERSON** presented by Glen Cochrane – 8:30-2:30pm

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 […]

K-12 Project Based Learning **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

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 […]

Creating a Culture of Care: How to Implement Restorative Justice/ Practices in your School and/or School District 3-Day Program **IN PERSON** presented by The Harmony Strategies Group, a collaborative of conflict management experts – 8:30-2:30pm

Restorative practices keep a learning community connected in an increasingly disconnected world. During this highly interactive training, participants will understand the theory and skills involved in facilitating Circle Conversations” and create an action-plan for implementing them in their classrooms

Prepare for the Upcoming Gr 8 NYS Next Generation Science Assessment Gr 6-8 **IN PERSON** Presented by Mary Loesing – 9-12pm

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 […]

Co-Teaching and Differentiation Strategies for ELLs **IN PERSON** presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference – 8:30-2:30pm

This interactive, engaging workshop provides strategies for utilizing co-teaching and differentiation techniques for English language learners with and without disabilities. You will explore the use of co-teaching models and learn differentiation strategies to provide a language-rich classroom environment that will lead to your students' success.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfVatJHMdZqn3MPTNzfJ4kXZB6NTCQ6F/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 […]

SCIENCE INVESTIGATION WORKSHOP – ELEMENTARY – Presented by BOCES 4 Science, a Collaboration of NYS BOCES **IN PERSON** – 8:30-3:30pm

Join our science instructional specialists as they help you navigate expectations, glean tips for set up and implementation, and practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. Learn how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. Ask questions and collaborate with colleagues! ELEMENTARY-LEVEL SCIENCE LAB INVESTIGATIONS (ELS) - TUES., […]

SCIENCE INVESTIGATION WORKSHOP – INTERMEDIATE – Presented by BOCES 4 Science, a Collaboration of NYS BOCES **IN PERSON* – 8:30-3:30pm

Join our science instructional specialists as they help you navigate expectations, glean tips for set up and implementation, and practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. Learn how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. Ask questions and collaborate with colleagues! INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SCIENCE LAB INVESTIGATIONS (ILS) - WEDNESDAY, […]