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The NYS Science Learning Standards for Administrators: Aligning Science Programs with New Expectations for Learning and Assessment **IN PERSON** Presented by Brian Vorwald – 9-12pm

The first administrations by the NY State Education Department of the new Grade 5 Elementary-Level Science Test and the Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Test will be in the spring of 2024 followed by the first administrations of the new Biology and Earth and Space Sciences Regents Exams in June 2025. The first administrations of the […]

Trauma Informed Education & Creating a Safe, Compassionate Classroom Environment VIRTUAL 2-Hour Workshop presented by Kate Finnick – 4-6pm

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 […]

Classroom Management From the Heart **ONLINE** presented by The Harmony Strategies Group, a collaborative of conflict management experts – 8:30-2:30pm

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 […]

Aligning Middle School Science Programs to the New York State Science Learning Standards **IN PERSON** presented by Brian Vorwald – 8:30-2:30pm

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 […]

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 […]

Makerspace – Vendor Hands-On Experience – 8:30-2pm

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 […]

I Got This: Developing Supports and Interventions for Problematic Classroom Behaviors **IN PERSON** presented by Michelle Levy – 8:30-2:30pm

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 […]

ELA Coordinator Network Meetings **IN PERSON** – ONE REGISTRATION INCLUDES ALL MEETINGS – 8:30-11:30am

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of ELA supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. Breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors. […]

Prepare for Implementation of the NYS NGSS and Upcoming Gr 5 Science Assessment Gr 3-5 **IN PERSON** Presented by Mary Loesing – 9-12pm

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 […]

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 […]