This professional development session will focus on improving family engagement in schools while making the process more engaging. We will look at the challenges of engaging the families of our students and explore strategies to develop more engaging, interactive, and educational programming. We will discuss building relationships with parents, overcoming communication barriers, and focusing on […]
For most organizations, the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Foundation Course offers the optimal mix of concepts and skills to safely address many of the behaviors staff encounter. However, in organizations that support persons who are likely to demonstrate higher risk behaviors, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Foundation Course With Advanced Physical Skills provides effective tools to help staff […]
Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which […]
The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. REGISTRATION IS […]
This 8-hour course will help to transform math instruction for educators in grades 3-12. Participants will learn research-based strategies for how to improve whole-class, small group, and independent instruction in ways that will have a tremendous impact on student engagement and learning. Participants will learn how to make group work more productive, how to tweak […]
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 […]
The digital SAT Suite of Assessments will transition from paper to digital at U.S. schools starting with the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 this fall and digital SAT in the spring of 2024. To prepare your district and students, please join the College Board virtual presentation on Thursday, September 14th from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. This […]
Western Suffolk, Eastern Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated.PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has […]
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training is perfect for primary caregivers, educators and human service professionals who directly intervene in crisis situations, teaching staff de-escalation techniques as well as restrictive and nonrestrictive interventions. Recognize &: Respond to Crisis Your staff learns decision-making skills to match the level of the response to the risk of the crisis, […]
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 […]