Participants will explore various strategies to help English Language Learners enhance their literacy skills. We will discuss practical approaches that can be applied across all grade levels and subject areas to support students in mainstream classrooms. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed […]
Unlock the power of STEM and Digital Fluency education in your classroom with this hands-on workshop for educators. Dive into the fascinating world of mechanisms through engaging experiences with specialized, project-based units and explore the Engineering Design Process from concept to creation. You'll gain practical skills in 3D printing and work with free CAD programs, […]
Audience: K-12 educators, Library Media Specialists, Administrators Overview: This workshop will facilitate first NYSED's newly released ‘Media Literacy' toolkit for educators designed to help teach students how to spot mis- dis- and mal-information online. -This toolkit gives teachers resources to develop students' ability to analyze, evaluate, and assess all forms of media, including information delivered […]
Simplify curriculum planning with a developmentally appropriate social studies scope and sequence. This workshop aligns instruction with state standards and includes both inquiry-based learning and effective direct instruction. Incorporate cognitive science strategies to enhance student retention and application of key concepts. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, […]
Participants will explore the facets of co-teaching and the 8 components of SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol). In addition, we will examine the 4 sections of the NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test) and review the skills needed for students to exit the ENL program. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE […]
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 […]
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world, authentic and personally meaningful projects. This style of teaching is student-centered and has emphasis on learning through doing. Based on the recently adopted Profile of a Graduate and updated NYS Graduation Measures, project-based learning is an accepted and encouraged […]
Audience: Regents Biology teachers and science leaders Session 2 will allow the participants to explore Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance”. Participants will discover this three-part Investigation is both an assessment and an opportunity for students to learn about a real-world, authentic, phenomenon. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York […]
Explore the shifts from Common Core to NYS Next Generation Geometry Standards in-depth with guidance and curricular support. Go through released practice questions and the new design of the Geometry regents, review how the Math Practice Standards align to the Next Gen standards, and explore an abundance of high-quality instructional resources. Great opportunity to send […]
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 […]