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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Participants will explore the facets of co-teaching and the 8 components of SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol). In addition, we will examine the 4 sections of the NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test) and review the skills needed for students to exit the ENL program.Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11nZGM64yuTZcV4SzQYPPJuh-Y0zrcIwV/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 3 hours […]

*A thinking student is an engaged student* Upgrade and Revamp Your Math Instruction for High-Yield Results, Based on high-profile book by Peter Liljedahl Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to […]

Audience: Elementary Teachers Hello Inclusion has gathered a compilation of antiracist/culturally relevant children's literature across all elementary grade levels that incorporates the stories of different groups and communities of people (Black, White, Hispanic/Latinx(o)(a), Asian, Indigenous, MENA, LGBTQIA+, etc.). During the workshop, teachers will get a chance to read these books, plan lessons or units of […]