Teachers and school administrators have immense power to guide students into becoming more sensitive, caring, and tolerant of differences. This workshop focuses on what teachers and administrators need to know about sensitivity” and how it plays out in the classroom. We discuss subtle ways that stereotypes can be broken and underprivileged populations can be boosted […]

Known as the forgotten dimension, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) provide students with the mental tools needed to help engage in and make sense of complex phenomena from a scientific point of view or to solve problems in engineering. They are essential in understanding the Disciplinary Core Ideas (content) and that the CCCs complement the Science […]

Coding is one of those things that makes some people's heart jump with excitement, and others jump in fear. Come learn how to integrate Coding at every grade level to make it fun and exciting for everyone. Students who start coding at the early grade levels become better problem solvers, more confident, and better prepared […]

This workshop introduces basic conflict theory along with strategies and practices for addressing conflict in school settings. We evaluate what happens when conflicts escalate, and what are the appropriate measures to take in different conflict situations. The program includes conflict exercises and discussion of realistic conflict scenarios. Participants will come away with thoughtful ideas on […]

The first administration of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) based Biology Regents exam is scheduled for June 2025. Teachers must transition to a NYSSLS based regents biology course. The format of the new exam will be item clusters, groups of multiple items that provide a coherent path towards building the three dimensions […]

Based upon her new book, Positive Proactive Pathways for Professionals, Dr. Jean Kendall, author, and retired school administrator with over 25 years as a principal, with lead participants in an interactive discussion about how new and aspiring school leaders can be ready for many situational challenges. Some examples are: -Creating the Journey Together - Building […]

Educators/Support Staff can at times feel ill-equipped to handle the sensitive issue of grief. This course will greatly assist educators/support staff with an understanding of how the grieving process affects children and adolescents and ways to provide effective support. Educators and support staff will review: -the stages of grief, -differences between child and teen grief, […]

PART 1: Administering the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System In Part 1, we will focus on administering The Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment which provides teachers with precise tools and texts to observe and quantify specific reading behaviors. This workshop includes specific tutorials that provide ample practice to administer the assessment with fidelity, following […]

Grammar” is a word that can inspire many different reactions. Our students might recoil at the mention of it: we

Is this your district's first year administering the NYS CBT Grades 3 - ELA &amp: Math tests? For 6 years, my district, Western Suffolk BOCES, has been participating in the NYS CBT exams. I will review tips, tricks and valuable steps to take before you administer these exams. *This class does not replace what the […]