Western Suffolk BOCES provides career and technical education, special education, and instructional support services to school districts on Long Island, NY.
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USING DECODABLE BOOKS FOR SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown – 8:30-2:30pm
Our ultimate goal is to create confident, independent readers. To do this we will connect what we know about using leveled text with a phonics-lens. We will…
Alternatives to Suspension *IN PERSON* facilitated by Michelle Levy – 8:30-2:30pm
This course is intended to help administrators and staff understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-tern negative effects on…
The Authentic Educator: Presence, Perception, and Connection *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lorraine Trentini – 8:30-2:30pm
This reflective and transformative workshop invites educators to reconnect with the heart of their teaching by embracing authenticity-both in themselves and in…
COPE for Physical Education and Health Teachers FREE VIRTUAL 1-1/2 Hour Session – 8:30-10am
This professional learning session provides an up-to-date overview of concussion science and management, informed by the 2022 Amsterdam International Consensus…
Building a Culturally Proficient Elementary Classroom K-12 *IN PERSON* facilitated by Anna Maria Montuori – 8:30-11:30am
This workshop presents practical strategies for creating inclusive elementary classroom environments. Through discussions and hands-on activities, participants…
Hands-On with Required NYSSLS Physics Labs: Build, Explore, and Prepare for Implementation of Investigations 2-Day workshop *IN PERSON* facilitated by Richard Slesinski-8:30-2:30pm
With the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) approaching, physics educators must prepare to meet new expectations for…
Dive Into Differentiation: Foundations for Reaching Every Learner 3-Hour *IN PERSON* Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference – 8:30-11:30am
Whether educators are new to differentiation or are seeking to refine their skills, this interactive workshop will leave attendees with strategies that they…
Playful Assessments: How Do We Capture the Gift of Learning? VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown – 8:30-2:30pm
In this workshop, we will come together to explore the landscape of play-based teaching and how it can lead to the concept of playful assessments. Participants…
Integrating Literacy Across Your Entire School Day *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm
Audience: Classroom teachers grades K-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators What if literacy instruction didn’t compete with…
NEW YORK AT 250: USING THE NYS LIBRARY RESOURCE GUIDE IN THE SCHOOLS – Theme 1 – Indigenous History – 3-Hour VIRTUAL Session facilitated by Dana Brown – 8:30-11:30am
How exciting! The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – the formal founding document of the United States which led to the…
Dyslexia and Dyslexic Tendencies: Become Empowered with Brain-Based Small Group Strategies *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm
Audience: K-6 General and Special Educators, English/ENL Teachers, Reading Specialists, ELA Coaches, and District Administrators Are you ready to be the best…
Multiple Intelligences *IN PERSON* facilitated by Laura Guggino-Hastings – 8:30-2:30pm
What if every student’s strengths were the starting point of instruction? This hands-on workshop explores how Multiple Intelligences can transform classroom…
Deciphering Dysgraphia: Practical Strategies for Support 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference – 8:30-11:30am
This strategy-filled workshop is designed to help educators understand and effectively support students with dysgraphia, a learning disability that affects…
The Blueprint for English Language Learners and Using Scaffolds and Strategies For Student Success VIRTUAL 3-hour Workshop facilitated by Pamela Solomon – 11:30-2:30pm
Participants will explore the eight principles of the Blueprint for English Language Learners Success developed by New York State and examine how these…
Exploring Strategies for Analyzing Primary Sources 3-hour workshop *IN PERSON* facilitated by Liz Burns Taormina – 8:30-11:30am
Primary sources expose students to multiple perspectives on important topics and issues of the past and present and help students develop critical inquiry…
Understanding the Adolescent Reader: What the Science of Reading Means for Secondary Classrooms facilitated by Nicole Moriarty, Ed.D.-8:30-11:30am
This workshop helps educators understand how reading develops in the brain and what that means for instruction across middle and high school classrooms.…
COPE for School Counselors and Social Workers FREE VIRTUAL 1-1/2 Hour Session – 8:30-10am
This session provides an up-to-date overview of concussion science and management, informed by the 2022 Amsterdam International Consensus Statement.…
From Overextended to Aligned: Everyday Communication Tools for Educators *IN PERSON* facilitated by Corinne Cortes – 8:30-2:30pm
In today’s fast-paced educational environments, effective communication and active listening are essential to building strong relationships and collaborative…
Transitioning to Project-Based Learning & Performance-Based Assessments in Math (K-12) *IN PERSON* facilitated by Dr. Stacey Mooney – 8:30-2:30pm
Audience: K-12 Math Educators, Instructional Coaches, Directors, Administrators Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn by…
Building The RESPONSE A School Crisis Team Curriculum To Traumatic Death & Suicide *IN PERSON* – 8:30-3:30pm
The Building the Response to Traumatic Death & Suicide: School Crisis Team Training Curriculum (CTC) is a six-module training designed to equip leaders of…
Expanding Our Knowledge of Small Group Work in Reading- K-3 3-hour Workshop *IN PERSON* facilitated by Karen Lucchese – 8:30-11:30am
Participants in this workshop will spend the morning exploring the goals of small group instruction and how to achieve them within the classroom setting. A…
The Art of Co-Teaching (Level 3) Elevating Instruction Through Reflection & Differentiation 3-Hour *IN PERSON* Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference-8:30-11:30am
This is an advanced, practitioner-centered workshop designed for experienced co-teaching teams who have been working together for more than two years. This…
NYSED Biology Investigations Refresher: Building Student Skills and Maximizing Student Agency *IN PERSON* Facilitated by Glen Cochrane – 8:30-2:30pm
Are you and your students still navigating the nuances of the required investigations? This workshop focuses on using the investigations to foster…
Strengthening Writing and Thinking in Science & Social Studies (Grades 4-8) *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm
Audience: Classroom teachers grades 4-6, social studies teachers grades 6-8, science teachers grades 6-8, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators…