Preparing for the Transition to NextGen Algebra I Standards For Administrators – Virtual – presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-10:30am

Overview of the new NextGen Standards that will be fully implemented for the 2023-24 school year. We will highlight the changes from Common Core and Next Gen and how to adjust instruction for these changes. Discussion of new curriculum resources and materials that will address new standards. Look-fors when doing instructional observations and walk-throughs. Audience: […]

High Cognitive Rigor Questioning **IN PERSON** presented by Dr. Maureen Martin – 8:30-2:30pm

Educators will use elements of questioning to better leverage academic questions with a focus on student success and differentiation. Differentiated instruction utilizing questioning will be reviewed. This session will give participants the tools to help build worthwhile questions and the Educators are welcome to bring questions they utilize currently in the classroom to review for […]

BOCES Board Meeting

The next Regular meeting of the Board of Western Suffolk BOCES will be held at the Western Suffolk BOCES Conference Center, 31 Lee Avenue Wheatley Heights, NY 11798.  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 Item Number 1 on the Agenda, […]

Test Accommodations **IN PERSON** presented by Maureen Martin – 9-12pm

This workshop is being offered to provide participants a Special Education training focused on test accommodations. The dynamic nature of this half day workshop is to professionally develop all of those involved in decisions regarding testing accommodations. The format of half day is highly appropriate and participants will leave with a better understanding of test […]

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 […]

Organizational/Regular Board of Education Meeting

The next Organizational/Regular meeting of the Board of Western Suffolk BOCES will be held at Western Suffolk BOCES Administrative Offices, 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. The Organizational meeting convenes at 6:00 pm. The Regular Meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. There is a proposed Executive Session, subject to Board approval.  The public portion […]

K-8 Project-Based Learning Through Math **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

The focus of this workshop is to create or modify math projects to develop, enhance and culminate learning in units of study. Highlights of Course: -creative formative and summative assessment -to analyze student growth and performance -infuse literacy, STEAM, and math standards -showcase and display creative student work in a fun and dynamic way -real-world […]

Middle Grades Math Curriculum Refresh **IN PERSON** presented by Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm

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 […]