BOCES Regular/Annual Board Meeting
The next Regular/Annual Meeting of the Western Suffolk BOCES Board of Education will be held at the 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 6:00pm. There is a proposed […]
But I Don’t Speak Spanish! Helping Our Spanish-Speaking Students (Even Though You Don’t Speak Spanish) Grades K-12 **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin – 8:30-2:30pm
This workshop will demonstrate best practices to address the needs of English Language Learners in the general classroom. Topics will include:• the basics of second language acquisition,• the relationship between English and Spanish,• what to expect as Spanish speakers transition into English,• how rhythm and physical movement can help to learn a new language, and• […]
Science Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** presented by Mary Loesing and Joyce Barry – 8:30-11:30am
Come join your Science colleagues - Lead Teachers, Science Supervisors and Administrators. In addition to being an informational gathering, you will have the opportunity to share the challenges encountered and the problems solved during the transition to online instruction. Mary Loesing and Joyce Barry will host. Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Free to science […]
Teaching Writing Through Mentor Texts **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin – 8:30-2:30pm
Mentor texts are well-written pieces in various genres that serve as models and are sources of inspiration for writers at all levels. When we teach writing through mentor texts we make simultaneous use of instructional time: we are teaching writing, expanding their knowledge of the world, and giving them a purpose for the strategies of […]
Effective Secondary Teaching Strategies for English Language Learners **IN PERSON** presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference – 8:30-2:30pm
In recent years, the increase of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools has required educators to look at their current teaching practices through a different lens. While teachers have faced the challenge of effectively teaching the ELL students in their classroom, it has also provided an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. This […]
Strategies to Assist Transitioning, Expanding and Commanding ELLs to Achieve Academic Success **ONLINE** presented by Pamela Solomon – 4-5:30pm
In this 2-part workshop, participants will examine several techniques to help Transitioning and Advanced ELLs understand academic content and concepts. We will explore the importance of teaching academic vocabulary and scaffolding activities to support ELLs in the mainstream classroom. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to […]
Reading Fluency: The Bridge Between Phonics and Comprehension K-12 **ONLINE** presented by Jeannette Walsh – 7-8:30pm
The course begins by talking about the role that fluency plays in literacy and how it fits into the Big Five” of foundational literacy skills.Teachers are exposed to a variety of strategies to improve students' fluency. The role of assessment as it relates to fluency is also explored in detail. Teachers will understand the effects […]
Preparing Your Students for The English Regents Exam (Pt 3) Focus on Writing the Literary Analysis Essay **IN PERSON** presented by Amy Benjamin – 8:30-2:30pm
This workshop will take a deep dive into Part 3 of the exam. Teachers will learn strategies to help students manage their time on the exam to write a rhetorical analysis of a given text after a cold reading, and incorporate these writing skills into continuous instruction, transcending the limited requirements of the exam itself. […]
Mentor Training Workshop Introduction **IN PERSON** presented by Dr. Peter Osroff – 8:30-2:30pm
Our mentor training workshop will explore the most common challenges that new teachers face and provide new mentors with concrete and proven tools on how to effectively mentor/coach their proteges toward success! The tenure-process years are highly stressful for new teachers. Invariably, new teachers struggle with lesson planning, classroom management, and navigating their school's culture […]