Science Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** facilitated by Mary Loesing & Joyce Barry – 8:30-11:30am

Science Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** facilitated by Mary Loesing & Joyce Barry - 8:30-11:30amPLEASE REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY PER MEETING!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 […]

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 […]

Social Studies Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** facilitated by Lorraine Lupinskie – 8:30-11:30am

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of math 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 […]

Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Planning 3-Day Workshop **IN PERSON** presented by Michelle Levy – 8:30-2:30pm

When there is a child with academic, social or behavioral challenges, the goal is to provide them with the best supports available. Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans are formal ways for parents, teachers and other school professionals to work collaboratively to determine the best way to help a student behaviorally. This workshop will […]

Multiple Choice and Short Response Test Preparation for 2025 Gr 3-5 ELA **IN PERSON** presented by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein Literacy Consulting Inc. – 8:30-2:30pm

How can we teach a unit on testing that does not detract from solid reading instruction? Brain-friendly strategies for organizing and implementing ELA multiple choice and short response testing units will be shared. These include the use of mentor released-test passages in fiction, narrative nonfiction, and expository nonfiction to use as jumping boards for close […]

Multiple Choice and Short Response Test Preparation for 2025 Gr 5-8 ELA **IN PERSON** presented by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein Literacy Coaching Inc. – 8:30-2:30pm

How can we teach a unit on testing that does not detract from solid reading instruction? Brain-friendly strategies for organizing and implementing ELA multiple choice and short response testing units will be shared. These include the use of on-grade-level fifth through eighth grade mentor released-test passages in fiction, narrative nonfiction, and expository nonfiction to use […]

Culturally Responsive Leadership **IN PERSON** presented by Gina Faust – 8:30-2:30pm

Audience: District and School Leaders The session aims to provide educational leaders and equity team members with tools and guidance for implementing the NYSED Board of Regents DEI Policy, ensuring lasting impact and progress in fostering inclusive school environments. We will focus on reflecting on the past year's progress and challenges, exploring best practices for […]

The Science of Reading & Small Group Reading Instruction K-3 **IN PERSON** Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Now that we have immersed ourselves into the research, we are ready to explore the shifts in small group reading instruction necessary to align with research based practices. On this day, you will explore a variety of ways to bring explicit assessment-based instruction to small groups. We will create small group routines to help students […]

NYS Lab Investigations: HS Earth & Space Sciences Exploration Facilitated by Chris Leece / OCM BOCES **IN PERSON** – 8:30-2:30pm

This workshop's focus is for Earth & Space Sciences educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level. Participants will: -Deepen […]

The Science of Reading & Small Group Reading Instruction K-3 **IN PERSON** Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Now that we have immersed ourselves into the research, we are ready to explore the shifts in small group reading instruction necessary to align with research based practices. On this day, you will explore a variety of ways to bring explicit assessment-based instruction to small groups. We will create small group routines to help students […]