The New York State K12 Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards were adopted by the Board of Regents in December 2020. The new standards focus on five key concepts which teachers are being asked to integrate into their curriculum. In this 6 hour course, we will unpack these new standards, and focus on the […]
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 […]
Middle and high schools need a system to help learners at risk for academic failure. This 4-hour remote training is intended to help middle and high schools to establish or strengthen their MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) model. It will review best practices in MTSS for academics and highlight those ‘non-negotiable' elements necessary for success […]
This session will introduce teachers to essential IXL tools for their math instruction. We'll cover best practices for using the IXL Curriculum and IXL Real-Time Diagnostic to support daily instruction and personalized learning. Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit.Registration: :https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4288333"
Create your own teaching resources or have students practice their writing skills by crafting a digital book with multiple forms of expression. The workshop will cover: opening an account, creating, editing, and sharing books. We will also discuss options that are available for paid subscriptions. Eligible for two hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district […]
Looking to start an esports program in your district or to expand a program you are already running? Then this is the showcase for you! Join Eastern Suffolk, Nassau and Western Suffolk BOCES for a regional esports showcase that includes brief vendor presentations followed by time to visit with each featured vendor.Registration: :https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&:I=4299869"
The NYSED timeline for the Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards calls for Initial Implementation in academic year 2023-2024 and Full Implementation by September 2024. In this session for school administrators and other educators we will identify challenges for implementing the 9-12 standards and describe opportunities for meeting the standards including a possible partnership […]
The Wilson Reading System® (WRS) 4th Edition Institute provides an in-depth, hands-on professional learning opportunity focused on Steps 1-6 the new edition. The two-day institute is designed for WRS Level I and Level II Certified teachers who were unable to attend the 2018 Conference for Wilson Certified Teachers.WRS 4th Edition Institute session topics include:-An Overview […]
This 4-hour remote training demonstrates effective Tier 1/classroom interventions (grades 3-12) across a variety of academic areas. Participants will also learn about Internet sources to obtain high-quality research-based interventions to create their own intervention bank. Sample forms will be shared for documenting Tier 1 interventions. All materials and resources shared will be available free to […]