Yes, spelling does count. Proper spelling conveys the look of literacy” while poor spelling diminishes the writer's credibility and causes the reader to pay attention to mistakes rather than meaning. Many teachers in the intermediate and secondary grades don't know how to incorporate and individualize effective spelling lessons. Come and learn a variety of ways […]

This workshop will provide a fresh look at how to update, enhance, and improve your current curriculum and resources to: -promote alignment of instruction, -updated pacing and sequencing of teaching units, -implementation of new NextGen standards, -latest technology supports, and -MTSS resources for each unit of study. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Audience: 6-8 and […]

The Next Generation ELA Standards open many doors to encourage students to become lifelong readers. As educators, we know the importance of choice in reading material to get students actively engaged. This workshop will demonstrate a new kind of discussion-based reading assessment, one that draws from Socratic Seminar, Literature Circles, and Book Clubs. Students choose […]

Join a network of Read 180 educators as we form a community to support teachers and elevate student achievement. This meeting will be the first in a series focused on timely topics that connect Read 180 and System 44 users to successful strategies, practical tips, and best practices for reading intervention. Our first session will […]

In this workshop, librarians will gain a foundational understanding of the new Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards, and learn how to effectively incorporate them into their curriculum. With an increasing reliance on digital technologies, it is essential for students to possess the skills necessary to navigate the digital world safely and productively. Librarians will […]

Feel the need to connect with Social Studies leaders in other districts? The opportunity is at hand. Come meet with your counterparts in other school districts at Western Suffolk BOCES. The following meetings are designed for lead teachers, coordinators and directors who have the responsibility of Social Studies supervision in their building or district. CONSORTIUM […]

Tynker is an educational programming platform to help students learn coding skills. In a world where technology touches every aspect of our lives, it is crucial that students become active creators of technology. Tynker is a K-12 STEM and coding curriculum that allows students to learn in a game-based, high-interest format. It's a robust, age-appropriate, […]

In this webinar, you will learn about Capti Assess with ETS ReadBasix-a 3-12 SoR-based deep diagnostic assessment of foundational reading skills and reading comprehension with Lexile-created as part of the U.S. Department of Education's Reading for Understanding Initiative. Drs. Yevgen Bordoin, founder and CEO of Capti, and Margaret Opatz, Reading Research Scientist with Capti, will […]

This workshop will review the various features of the platform including how to assign tasks and monitor student progress. A discussion of the various career and exploratory assessments, communication with students, the counselor community, and scripting welcome messages will be reviewed.Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Pricing will be adjusted for Counseling memberships.Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&amp:I=4371739"