Preparing Your Students for the English Regents Exam (Part I): Focus on Reading **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin – 8:30-2:30pm

This workshop will provide strategies for the reading comprehension part of the exam. Teachers will learn how to create Standards-based questions for literature, help students manage their time, and apply metacognitive skills. Target audience: English and special education teachers, grades 9-12. (This workshop, because it draws from the ELA Reading Standards, is also relevant to […]

Science Coordinator Network Meetings **IN PERSON** – ONE REGISTRATION INCLUDES ALL MEETINGS

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of science 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. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with […]

Elementary Math Academy Gr 3-6 (4 Part Series) **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

Participants will learn about, discuss, and explore grade-level mathematics content, activities, and resources aligned with NextGen Math Standards. NextGen Computer Science and Digital Fluency (CSDF) Standards will also be explored and incorporated. Hands-on, open-ended, and creative activities and tasks will be explored for each topic. Best instructional practices and strategies will be discussed, modeled 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 […]

Explore the Vision for NYSSLS-based Science Instruction Gr 3-5 **IN PERSON** presented by Glen Cochrane – 8:30-2:30pm

Participants in this workshop will explore the three-dimensional expectations for teaching and learning with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). A goal of this workshop will be for participants to develop the understanding that students should be learning science by doing science and figuring out phenomena observable in the natural world. We will […]

Digital Life 3-Day Workshop **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

Participants will learn about, discuss and explore the following topics in this course: -Civics and ethics related to digital citizenship -Integrating NYS NextGen K-12 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards -ChatGPT and AI -Digital Dilemmas -Teaching students analyze media for credibility with a critical eye -Privacy and Safety on the Internet -Interacting with Tech and […]

Phenomena in the Science Classroom **IN PERSON** presented by Carmen Foschino – 3-5:30pm

Chemistry is phenomenal! Be an active participant in this workshop as you experience phenomena-based learning from the prospective of a student. Learn how to engage students integrating science practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Inspire discussion, as an educator, using phenomena as observable events that occur in the world. Using various topics from the […]

Effective & Successful Groupwork in Math Classes Gr 6-12 **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

For beginners and experienced teachers, explore strategies to most effectively implement groupwork while: -sticking to the curriculum, -build a classroom environment that can sustain and encourage collaboration and communication skills between students, -enhance thinking through rigorous tasks, and -elevate overall learning.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eXOne1y9RwT9vNNXNtZAGOljbuHWxwzd/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district […]

Balanced Literacy & The Science of Reading **IN PERSON** presented by Annie Donado/Literacy Matters/The Distinctive Educators Institute, Inc. – 8:30-2:30pm

Hearing all the buzz about the Science of Reading, but unsure how to implement it in your Balanced Literacy curriculum? Join Annie Donado, Literacy Matters Consultant, for a day dedicated to the Science of Reading: what it is, how to introduce it to educators, how to integrate it into your existing Balanced Literacy curriculum, and […]