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1. ASYNCHRONOUS - Empowering At-Risk (ACE) Students Active Mindfulness for a Brighter Future and a Calmer Classroom 45-Hour Course-REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED-BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2025

In a world where adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) cast long shadows over futures, our course stands as a beacon of hope for educators committed to making a difference. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the stark reality that witnessing violence or enduring abuse can severely limit life opportunities in adulthood, increasing the risk of well-being, psychological, emotional, and mental health issues, and physical such as chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. This course offers a powerful antidote through the practice of active mindfulness aimed at reversing these daunting trends. Adverse childhood experiences (ACE), such as seeing violence or being abused, can impact the person's "life opportunities” in adulthood and increase their likelihood of developing mental and physical conditions such as diabetes and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why This Course is Essential for Teachers: -Addressing the Root Causes: -This course will help you understand the profound impact of ACEs on a child's development and future health, equipping you with the knowledge to address these challenges head-on. -Practical Mindfulness Techniques: Learn to instill active mindfulness techniques in your students, providing them with the tools to manage their emotions, reduce stress, and foster a positive school environment. -Proven Impact: Embrace strategies that have shown promise in reducing detentions and promoting a calmer, more focused classroom dynamic, as highlighted by research and success stories from educational leaders like Little Flower Superintendent Harold Dean, Ed.D. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER:
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QhNVE6m8fSzEzUEz1AX0oRpMyi7x7CCa/view?usp=sharing

2. Mindful Journeys: Nurturing Resilience and Potential in SIFE/ELLs and Teachers 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course - REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED- BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2025

The objective of this course is to train educators in trauma-informed and mindfulness practices that support Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) and English Language Learners (ELLs). The course will address educational gaps and provide structured support for interrupted learning, enhance language acquisition and academic engagement through mindfulness-based learning strategies, and share ways to use mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety, creating a safe and welcoming learning space. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Posting in Frontline is for registration purposes only. Register, obtain district approval, your name is then enrolled and sent to facilitator to begin course.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nm-UZqkDyUKTyuMvfT-AbUCchQWV9vBh/view?usp=sharing

3. Mindfulness for Young Minds: Special Education 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course - REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED- BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2025

The objective of this course is to provide educators with mindfulness-based interventions to support students with special needs, improving focus, self-regulation, and emotional resilience. Participants will learn evidence-based mindfulness techniques to improve attention and behavior, develop individualized strategies for reducing anxiety and emotional dysregulation and integrate mindfulness into IEP and 504 Plan accommodations to enhance student outcomes. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Posting in Frontline is for registration purposes only. Register, obtain district approval, your name is then enrolled and sent to facilitator to begin course.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19aCoDZBgnqtFQM2jxYUS-nC9YGXsGoPm/view?usp=sharing

4. 2025-2026 Elementary Special Interest VIRTUAL Collegial Circles - AIS Mathematics K-5 - facilitated by Stacey Mooney

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-5 Elementary Math Academic Intervention Specialists and Providers, Math Coaches

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/28/2026

On-going opportunities to meet with colleagues from various districts to collaborate, discuss and share a variety of processes of AIS identification, scheduling, MTSSi Tier 2 and 3 intervention strategies, resources and more. WHO: K-5 Elementary Math Academic Intervention Specialists and Providers, Math Coaches Dates: Sept. 18, Dec. 18, Mar. 4, May 28 Time: 8:30 - 9:30am
Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit per specific collegial circle. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UI-QBaA10nABQly_nZrzDCtOGCdwJ50q/view?usp=sharing

5. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 9/18/2025

Closed

The State mandated School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

6. Social Studies Collegial Circle ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 9-10am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 6/18/2026

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q59Psi9LqFzbBc6aPscg6KAElud2xyz2/view?usp=sharing

7. 2025-2026 Elementary/Middle/High School Special Interest VIRTUAL Collegial Circles - K-12 Math Competitions - facilitated by Stacey Mooney

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Teachers, Club Supervisors, Coaches, Coordinators, and/or Administrators

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/28/2026

Stacey Mooney will be facilitating year-long special interest collegial circles. One registration fee will include all sessions. *Participants are expected to attend all 4 sessions* *Must have reliable internet connection* *Titles are live registration links*
K-12 Math Competitions Discuss questions and offer advice about all aspects having to do with implementing or growing your school's and/or district's program. Go through a school calendar of competitions together with colleagues to prepare for and be involved in local, state and national math competitions. WHO: K-12 Math Teachers, Club Supervisors, Coaches, Coordinators, and/or Administrators Dates: Sept. 18, Dec. 18, Mar. 4, May 28 Time: 9:45 - 10:45am
Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit per specific collegial circle. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UI-QBaA10nABQly_nZrzDCtOGCdwJ50q/view?usp=sharing

8. ELA Collegial Circles ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 10-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 6/18/2026

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tWIqLpdv4a0kx7U5PI4lRPQ9pqZss-fS/view?usp=sharing

9. 2025-2026 Elementary Special Interest VIRTUAL Collegial Circles - Elementary Math Coaches - facilitated by Stacey Mooney

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Math Coaches, Coordinators, Administrators, Lead Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/28/2026

Discuss and collaborate with colleagues who share your unique position about topics that pertain specifically to K-5 mathematics instruction, including curriculum, technology, instructional strategies, resources, materials, and implementation of programs and initiatives. WHO: Elementary Math Coaches, Coordinators, Administrators, Lead Teachers Dates: Sept. 18, Dec. 18, Mar. 4, May 28 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit per specific collegial circle. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UI-QBaA10nABQly_nZrzDCtOGCdwJ50q/view?usp=sharing

10. 5 Ways to Get Social with TeachingBooks! (Secondary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: secondary librarians and educators

Dates: 10/7/2025

Increase your social media presence with ready-to-go resources. Engage your students with book trailers and other videos on the platforms they use most. Create opportunities to involve students in the selection and promotion of books they most love. Keep your community informed about titles they'll want to discuss in their own homes. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks, and Kim Hooper of Rockland BOCES School Library System

11. "Ready for Reading: Before, During & After with TeachingBooks” (Elementary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: elementary librarians and educators

Dates: 10/7/2025

Join us to discover time saving ideas to use before, during, and after reading a book. TeachingBooks offers a collection of resources to incorporate into any read aloud, literature lesson, or book group. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks, and Kim Hooper of Rockland BOCES School Library System.

12. 2025-2026 Elementary Special Interest VIRTUAL Collegial Circles - Building Thinking Classrooms K-5 - facilitated by Stacey Mooney

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-5 Classroom Teachers, Support Staff, Coaches, Coordinators

Dates: 10/16/2025 to 5/19/2026

Collaborate with colleagues from districts across Long Island about implementing all things elementary BTC. Discuss successes and challenges with implementation, thinking tasks, thin-slicing and check-your-understanding questions, rubrics, and more. Participants are encouraged to share resources whenever possible or practical. WHO: K-5 Classroom Teachers, Support Staff, Coaches, Coordinators Dates: Oct. 16, Jan. 21, Mar. 10, May 19 Time: 9:45- 10:45am
Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit per specific collegial circle. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UI-QBaA10nABQly_nZrzDCtOGCdwJ50q/view?usp=sharing

13. Building the Foundations of Reading: Supporting Automaticity, Fluency, and Word Recognition in K-2 IN PERSON Presented by Lauren Kolbeck-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-2 Classroom Teachers, Reading Teachers, Special Educators, and Administrators

Dates: 10/17/2025

Starting Today

The science of reading highlights the importance of building strong foundations in phonological awareness, phonics, and word recognition to support reading fluency and comprehension. In the early grades, students who struggle with phonological awareness are at significantly greater risk for reading difficulties, making intentional, explicit instruction essential. This workshop is designed for both K-2 classroom teachers and interventionists who work together to support early literacy development. We will explore how to build automaticity and fluency in word recognition through targeted instruction in phonological awareness and phonics, and how these foundational skills support reading and writing growth. Participants will learn how to effectively use sound walls and word walls to support orthographic mapping and deepen students' understanding of speech-to-print relationships. We'll compare early leveled readers and decodable texts, discussing how each supports the development of fluent reading and how to align their use across classroom and intervention settings. Writing will be used as a lens to assess students' phonological and orthographic development. Together, we'll analyze writing samples to guide instructional planning that is responsive to student needs. You'll leave this session with shared strategies, aligned practices, and practical tools to enhance collaboration between classroom and intervention settings-and to accelerate reading success for all students. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R_-fZIG8D9CBGHHCZHeKy6K61f-J1uWo/view?usp=sharing

14. A Deep Dive into the NYSED Earth and Space Sciences Investigations Session 1 - Unearthing Mars - A Historical Perspective IN PERSON Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Regents Earth Science teachers and science leaders

Dates: 10/21/2025

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Audience: Regents Earth Science teachers and science leaders Session 1 will provide participants the opportunity to explore and complete all facets of the regents ESS investigation "Unearthing Mars - A Historical Perspective.” Participants will discover that this investigation is both an assessment and an opportunity for students to learn how in the early 1600's Johannes Kepler devised a method to determine the location of Mars in its orbit around the Sun using data collected by Tycho Brahe in the late 1500s. They will see that the present day missions to Mars utilize the same principles of gravity and relative motion that were investigated by Brahe and Kepler. Participants will learn how this performance task is a component of a broad NYSED's "System of Assessment.” This and the other two ESS investigations provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Earth and Spaces Sciences regents examination. ***Participants must bring paper copies of the Investigation's documents. (Teacher materials, Student Directions, Student Answer Packet 1, Student Answer Packet 2). These cannot be provided.*** **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
For full description please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gdbTuc-taYbtcfzP49-KuE7l-rsgHgYT/view?usp=sharing

15. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Emotional Regulation for Elementary Students - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 10-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 10/21/2025

Starting Soon

This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of emotional regulation, a crucial life skill that affects a child's ability to manage their feelings and reactions in various situations. Learn practical strategies to help students identify what they are feeling, cope with big feelings like anger or sadness in healthy ways, and navigate friendships and challenges at school and home, fostering greater self-awareness and positive behavior. Facilitated by: Heather Ortiz, LCSW and Alanna Donach, LCSW.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing

16. Liaison Business Meeting/Professional Learning for All

Program: School Library System

Audience: Western Suffolk school library media specialists

Dates: 10/22/2025

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Liaisons' business meeting will be followed by professional learning. Professional learning TBD. All Western Suffolk library media specialists are welcome to attend.

17. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Biology Investigations Session 2-Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance IN PERSON Presented by Glen Cochrane-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/23/2025

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Audience: Regents Biology teachers and science leaders Session 2 will allow the participants to explore "Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance”. Participants will discover this three-part Investigation is both an assessment and an opportunity for students to learn about a real-world, authentic, phenomenon. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Life Science Biology regents examination. Included will be:

• Demonstration of how the investigations align with the NYSSLS;

• Suggestions for embedding the investigation in a NYSSLS-aligned curriculum;

• How the investigations are an assessment of student learning;

• A hands-on experience with the investigations;

• An opportunity to collaborate on strategies for successful implementation **Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, Ipad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Sessions 1 and 2 are intended for educators who have not attended a workshop on Biology investigations. However, educators who have attended a past investigation workshop and want to attend either session or both sessions to have another hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of the intent of the investigations are welcome. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COxsvsDh9zTt53vPCDTbdEcOzFkGJzeu/view?usp=sharing

18. The Science of Reading: Building Comprehension, Background Knowledge, and Vocabulary IN PERSON Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-8 educators, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators

Dates: 10/23/2025

Starting Soon

Unlock the keys to successful literacy instruction with this in-depth workshop grounded in the Science of Reading. Explore how comprehension, background knowledge, and vocabulary development work together to support fluent, confident readers. Explore the power of purposefully planning intentional read-alouds to build language comprehension, introduce rich vocabulary, and strengthen background knowledge across content areas. Dive into the role of morphology-understanding the structure of words through roots, prefixes, and suffixes-as a critical tool for deepening vocabulary knowledge and enhancing reading comprehension. Participants will examine evidence-based strategies, discover ways to integrate content-rich instruction, and gain practical tools for both vocabulary and morphological instruction. Whether you're an early literacy teacher or work with upper grades, this session offers actionable insights to transform reading instruction and boost student achievement. You'll leave the day equipped with ready-to-use resources, classroom strategies, and planning tools to implement immediately. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RMksr5xjJj2LsGa3932_MJw3irWjRI-g/view?usp=sharing

19. 2025 Long Island Technology and Education Summit - PRESENTERS ONLY

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/24/2025

Western Suffolk BOCES, Nassau BOCES and Eastern Suffolk BOCES invite all K-12 educators to participate in the 2025 Long Island Technology & Education Summit. The Long Island Technology & Education Summit highlights how schools and educators from across Long Island are leveraging technology to enhance learning. The conference is a platform for sharing ideas and best practices that encourages educationally sound pedagogy. THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR PRESENTERS ONLY!

20. Ignite Innovation: Planning a School STEM Fair IN PERSON presented by Leslie Dalis Watnik - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary and Middle grade educators, administrators, coaches, Library Media Specialists, Technology Teachers

Dates: 10/24/2025

In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to plan and orchestrate a dynamic STEM fair, whether it's for a classroom, grade level, or the entire school. From assembling a planning committee and developing design portfolios to organizing design challenges, parent correspondence, and setting up student displays for the exhibition, this workshop covers it all. Showcase your school's commitment to inspiring young innovators while supporting Technology and Computer Science Fluency. Perfect for educators looking to engage their students and parents in an exciting celebration of STEM! ** It is suggested that you bring your own tablet** Audience: Elementary and Middle grade educators, administrators, coaches, Library Media Specialists, Technology Teachers Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fiq5QWtuK4Mj7RhBz1TovsKI3v0DNyka/view?usp=sharing

21. Long Island Technology and Education Summit 2025 - WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES DISTRICTS ONLY

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/24/2025

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PLEASE REGISTER WITH YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT'S BOCES: Western Suffolk BOCES, Eastern Suffolk BOCES and Nassau BOCES invite all K-12 educators to participate in the Long Island Technology & Education Summit. The focus of this conference is to promote the use of technologies to enhance critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and imagination in the classroom. The Long Island Technology & Education Summit is a platform for sharing new ideas, innovations and trends. This highly regarded annual conference has grown into a premier event for Long Island educators. - Breakout sessions focusing on a wealth of ideas, resources and best practices that can be integrated into the classroom or curriculum. - Vendors available to discuss technology integration options. Audience: School District Administrators/K-12 Teachers/Technology Directors
Eligible for 5.5 hours CTLE.
If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of conference.

22. Talking to Learn: Academic Talk, Oral Language, and Discussion Structures K-8 IN PERSON presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K–8 teachers, MLL/ENL teachers, special educators, coaches

Dates: 10/24/2025

If kids aren't talking, they're probably not learning. This workshop supports schools in building classroom talk that serves real academic purposes: -rehearsal before writing, -deeper thinking, and -collaborative meaning-making. We'll explore routines that support partner talk, small group book clubs and research clubs, and whole-class discussions-including Socratic Seminars. You'll also get a sneak peek at Spectrum Socratic Exchange, a flexible structure for classroom debate and position-sharing. Grounded in P. Karen Murphy et al.'s meta-analytic research, this work builds a foundation for language-rich classrooms aligned with NYSED's focus on knowledge-building and oral language. Audience: K-8 teachers, MLL/ENL teachers, special educators, coaches Outcomes: -Learn reliable routines for academic conversation across settings -Support language growth through discussion and rehearsal structures -Preview new ways to scaffold classroom debate and academic discourse Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-NMKtrDXFGadu9RAaRKZk-17mgHMB3tP/view?usp=sharing

23. Family & Community Engagement Around MTSS IN PERSON presented by Jennifer Garmirian, M.Ed - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/27/2025

Participants will learn strategies to engage families as active collaborators in the MTSS process, ensuring better student outcomes. Training helps districts build strong family and community partnerships within MTSS by -creating accessible resources, -clear communication systems, and -collaborative engagement opportunities. Participants will learn strategies to inform, equip, and involve families as active partners in supporting student success. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YLkphm1TEIGnd2QOXxiaZiViEDb76H1S/view?usp=sharing

24. Hands-On Strategies & Collaborative Growth for K-12 Art Educators 2-Day Workshop IN PERSON presented by Eric Drotch - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 10/28/2025

Join artist and educator Eric Drotch for two days of programming designed to ignite your creativity and energize your teaching. On Day 1, dive into engaging hands-on learning, explore new media and materials, and brainstorm fresh, innovative project ideas. Connect and collaborate with your fellow educators from across the region to discover strategies that spark creativity in your students. On Day 2, explore more practical topics like student assessment, portfolio development, classroom organization, and keep on playing with art materials. With Eric as your guide, you will leave feeling empowered and equipped with actionable ideas to transform your classroom into a hub of creativity, collaboration, and inspiration!
Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 consortium seats. If district pays, district approval required prior to start of session.
FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ObpZoU_DGIVaO7ESLweZT6VFJEhZ8x46/view?usp=sharing

25. Vocabulary: Teaching for Breadth and Depth K-8 VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Dr. Alison Leveque - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/27/2025

Vocabulary is a key factor in reading and academic success, and it contributes to both word level and language comprehension. Identified by the National Reading Panel (2000) as a core component of proficient reading, research over the last two decades has continued to emphasize the impact of word learning on reading comprehension. Effective teaching of vocabulary involves explicit instruction and multiple follow-up opportunities. Through intentional planning and language-rich instruction, vocabulary learning can be robust, engaging, and empowering for students Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uJFrPhwezll42kabXJyV8kjB6BhOrYoH/view?usp=sharing

26. What is Student Behavior Really Trying to Tell Us? The Science of Behavior IN PERSON presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/27/2025

In order to analyze student behavior efficiently, teachers must first develop an understanding of human behavior. The fields of education and human behavior have long recognized the complex relationship between student behavior and the child's environment. Students are not only navigating their world based on individual learner characteristics but are also responding to factors present in the environment. These factors include teacher perspectives of the child's behavior, teacher instructional styles and student success or failure understanding curriculum content. If a student is displaying problematic behavior, it is a symptom of an underdeveloped skill which prevents them from coping with a particular situation. Central to understanding student behavior is knowing how to use a format called the behavior chain: something precedes the behavior (antecedent) which then causes the behavior, resulting in a maintaining consequence (not a punishment but a response to the behavior from individuals present in the environment). Participants will learn how to use the behavior to develop proactive, preventative responses that maintain positive student behavior as well as develop interventions and modifications to the environment in response to challenging behaviors. Audience: Administrators, clinicians, support staff, teachers
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ywtBWYOTaIkS44q32NtFKYC9XtWNFQH/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

27. The Power of Immersion Learning: A Workshop for Leaders Coordinated by EF Educational Tours; Hosted by Western Suffolk BOCES - 8-12pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Central Office & Building level leaders

Dates: 10/28/2025

In this interactive workshop, led by Finnish educator Petteri Elo, discover the power of immersion and phenomenon-based learning and the impacts they make on students. Walk away with an understanding of how Finland has led the way in educational innovation and how to implement similar pedagogy in your schools. Audience: Central Office & Building level leaders Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XDdI9gxzUzvLHro7M5d7QKtDE3TLvy8i/view?usp=sharing

28. Wilson Just Words VIRTUAL Workshop - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/28/2025

Just Words is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4-12 and adults who have mild to moderate gaps in their decoding and spelling proficiency but do not require intensive intervention.
The Just Words curriculum provides a sophisticated study of word structure appropriate for students beyond the elementary grades. It provides direct and explicit teaching of "how English works” for both decoding and spelling automaticity.
The Just Words and the Wilson Reading System provide a multi-tiered system of support for students in grades 4-12. Just Words provides targeted intervention for students with word-level deficits in the 15th-50th percentile, and WRS provides a more intensive and comprehensive intervention.
The Just Words class is not just teaching reading and spelling basics, it is providing the foundational skills that are necessary in today's economy. Just Words provides a curriculum for the accelerated study of word structure through the six syllable types in English and the most common Latin roots. It is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4 - 12 and adults who do not require intensive intervention but do require explicit decoding and spelling instruction due to word-level deficits.
As a Tier II program, Just Words is an appropriate intervention in daily small group or class instruction. Just Words is highly effective for those students with gaps in their decoding and spelling and performing below grade level (16- 50th percentile).
Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of conference.
For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OF_uK4ApgTVkZlw6KEL8_wBXInWa_Nyj/view?usp=sharing

29. Science of Reading for School Leaders VIRTUAL session presented by Molly Ness - 9-12pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/28/2025

With so much attention on effective reading instruction, we aim to overview the science of reading. In this workshop, we determine what the science of reading is and is not. We translate theory into practice by exploring the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's (2001) reading rope. Using the long-standing body of research, Dr. Ness will: ● Explain the current research informing the Science of Reading (SoR) and address misconceptions ● Overview the development of the reading brain ● Explain structured literacy
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tSNjYqfkq7MOiGs3GWaFujJvNX88SvRw/view?usp=sharing
Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

30. Curriculum Design and Differentiation for Gifted and Talented Learners VIRTUAL workshop presented by Meredith Thomas, Ph.D - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/29/2025

This session supports educators in designing rigorous, engaging curriculum that meets the unique academic and social-emotional needs of gifted and talented learners. Participants will explore research-based frameworks such as Depth and Complexity, tiered assignments, and compacting strategies to enrich and extend core instruction. The workshop will also address how to use data to identify advanced learners and differentiate content, process, and product to foster critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning. Attendees will leave with practical tools and planning strategies to challenge gifted learners while maintaining alignment with grade-level standards. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g0os3jbbUeZHc3ME4SJ8s2dSaqIIj4mv/view?usp=sharing

31. Put Inquiry Into Practice In Social Studies Grades K-5 IN PERSON presented by Shanna Schwartz-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/29/2025

In this workshop we will bring the power of knowledge building research in the field of comprehension instruction to our social studies curriculum. In this interactive workshop, you will participate in a sample social studies inquiry, before learning methods from bringing the best research into your own teaching and planning. Social studies is often an afterthought in the elementary classroom, given smaller and smaller blocks of time in an effort to ensure that children get enough reading instruction. This workshop will show you how to bring comprehension and content together, through reading, writing and discussion work that will engage every child, while strengthening both knowledge and understanding. You'll explore how to align your instruction with the New York State Social Studies Framework, with a special focus on the Inquiry Arc and the development of student-centered questions, investigations, and civic engagement. Further we will bring in the work of Sara Amed, Smokey Daniels, Nell Duke and others to cultivate a classroom environment where curiosity drives learning and students see themselves as active participants in historical and civic conversations. Whether you're new to inquiry or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop offers an inspiring space to reflect, plan, and connect with peers. Let's reimagine social studies as a place where student inquiry thrives. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1suWxDZg2Z1vGtwLmAVLQaHC86QGLn0zI/view?usp=sharing

32. Sustainable Towns: Building Eco-Friendly Communities through Design, Coding and Urban Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students IN PERSON presented by Leslie Dalis Watnik-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: 4th-7th grade teachers

Dates: 10/29/2025

Dive into project-based learning with a hands-on workshop focused on creating sustainable dwellings, coding, and community planning for elementary students. Learn how to guide your students through a sustainability unit that explores eco-friendly living, building scaled models of homes using solar and wind-powered kits, and designing model food trucks along with creating their own food truck businesses. The experience will culminate in an exciting urban planning project, where students will logically design a large town that integrates their models and sustainable concepts. Empower your students to think like urban planners and innovators! ** It is suggested that you bring your own tablet** Audience: 4th-7th grade teachers Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EIlBq4VOm-DCSeWWC3WFHf1bU3LwEFro/view?usp=sharing

33. Translating the Science of Reading to Elementary Classrooms (K-2) HYBRID workshop presented by Molly Ness - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/29/2025

Attend in person or virtually

Social media, popular press, and political discourse are buzzing about the Science of Reading (SoR) and its implications for instruction for children across school settings. In this workshop, we will unpack the Science of Reading and its application for effective reading instruction. Using a longstanding, interdisciplinary body of research, we will: ● Explain the current research informing the Science of Reading (SoR) and address misconceptions ● Overview the development of the reading brain ● Identify the core skills needed for emergent and beginning readers ● Unpack structured literacy, and the classroom practices that align with the Science of Reading ● Discuss effective interventions for students who struggle to read
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tSNjYqfkq7MOiGs3GWaFujJvNX88SvRw/view?usp=sharing
Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. You can attend in person or virtually. Same registration.

34. Reflect & Showcase - Creating a Digital Portfolio ONLINE presented by Dr. Dina Pannone & Nicole Bjarnason - 4-6pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/29/2025

Unlock the power of digital portfolios to showcase achievements, track growth, and enhance professional and academic opportunities. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the benefits of digital portfolios, learn best practices for structuring and curating content, and gain practical tools for implementation. Whether you are an educator, student, or professional, this session will guide you through the steps of creating a compelling portfolio that highlights accomplishments, fosters reflection, and provides a platform for future success. Join us to discover how digital portfolios can elevate your work and open new opportunities!
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: -Understand the Purpose of a Digital Portfolio -Explore the Various Uses of Digital Portfolios -Learn the Steps for Successful Portfolio Implementation -Analyze Digital Portfolio Components and Examples -Develop Skills for Creating and Managing a Digital Portfolio -Identify Strategies for Sharing and Showcasing Digital Portfolios -Access Resources for Continuous Improvement
Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
/For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/177v1odeG406IJsUhet5MlxlPWpgOJqER/view?usp=sharing

35. Empowering Educators to Navigate Crisis with Confidence IN PERSON presented by Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/30/2025

Join us for a full-day professional development experience designed to enhance the readiness of teachers and administrators in responding to crisis situations within school settings. This comprehensive workshop explores trauma-informed strategies including -positive behavior techniques, -student anxiety prevention, -classroom de-escalation methods, and -the creation of safe and supportive learning environments for all. Participants will engage in an interactive activity simulating real-world challenges, followed by an open Q&A forum and evaluation tool. The day concludes with a collaborative discussion, equipping educators with actionable tools to manage crisis while fostering student trust, emotional regulation, and school-wide resilience. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EwNQdFNO6ePI_gCxwx7c0lWn9uQviCdO/view?usp=sharing

36. Numeracy Unboxed: Making Sense of the NYS Numeracy Briefs for ADMIN IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Buildling/District Administrators, Coordinators, Directors

Dates: 10/30/2025

Review in-depth the newly released eight math briefs from NYSED. Receive support and many high-quality resources to support your district and staff to turn theories and into common practice. This workshop is designed specifically for administrators to help guide your strategic planning, staff development, and instructional leadership as you implement the numeracy briefs across your school or district. *Please be familiar with briefs before attending.* Great opportunity to send small teams of district faculty leaders. Audience: Building/District Administrators, Coordinators, Directors Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FxwIuGfXEiQwlV9_1DWKbBH2cR1FuftT/view?usp=sharing

37. Read 180 User Group - 9-12pm

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/30/2025

Join us to help plan for a successful 25-26 School Year!
• What's new for Read 180 BTS 2025?
• Placement / Reporting / Assessment
• Utilization - did you have a meeting? Are students placed appropriately within R180?
• Planning for Mid-Year Gains Analysis

38. Long Island School Library Systems' 11th Regional Institute

Program: School Library System

Audience: School library media specialists

Dates: 11/4/2025

This year's institute will be held at the Hyatt Regency Long Island, 1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, New York, 11788; November 4, 2025; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. The theme for the institute is "S.P.A.R.K. Connections - Chapter 12”. This unique professional development opportunity for school librarians will cover timely topics of interest. Attendees will develop their knowledge from a variety of administrators and colleagues during the course of the day to improve their curriculum and practice for the upcoming year. A continental breakfast allows time to talk to colleagues and vendors about the topics of the day in a relaxed atmosphere. A mid-day lunch and time to network to discuss the 24 possible session with your fellow educators to further enhance the day. Please visit the joint School Library Systems LibGuides at http://nasboces.libguides.com/FallInstitute for the agenda and other information.

39. Twenty First Annual School Nurse Election Day Conference - Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 8:15 am. - 2:00 p.m.

Program: Student Support Services

Dates: 11/4/2025

The annual school nursing workshop will provide school nurses with current clinical information that affects the practice of school nursing and the delivery of school health services including current issues affecting our students. In its twenty first year, this popular event offers school nurses the opportunity to keep updated in their field, to network with other school nurses and to better plan, access and utilize current school nursing/school health models and delivery systems. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS: *Long COVID in the School Aged Child* *Sudden Cardiac Arrest* *What's New at NYSED and NYSDOH* flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/15AfGIu2JTZJQkuPxIMacXzlZ44-2W6zl/view?usp=sharing

40. ELA Coordinator Network Meeting IN PERSON facilitated by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/5/2025

These in-person meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of ELA supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors.
Consortium Membership Available For ALL Districts -participation for up to 25 district teachers to attend ELA related workshops -1 customized professional development workshop held in district -Includes all ELA Coordinator Meetings
Please contact cvagenas@wsboces.org for further information. Please register INDIVIDUALLY for each meeting FREE to ELA Consortium Members Eligible for 3 hours CTLE per meeting
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10vkQCV_1Wc4ioCDBZ2HriS5GMfbrdsvE/view?usp=sharing

41. New Visions Biology Workshop - Unit 3 - Evolution of Sick Humans IN PERSON - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators

Dates: 11/5/2025

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators Workshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/biology *Bring your own device* Unit 3: Evolution of Sick Humans Topic: Genetics, Protein Synthesis, and the Mismatch Hypothesis - Wednesday, November 5, 2025 PEs: HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS4-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4 This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 3 of the New Visions Biology curriculum. Educators will engage in immersive experiences with the unit materials, reflect on their learning, discuss adaptations to meet their students' needs, and collaborate with peers to problem-solve challenges. This unit-based PL also highlights a high-leverage pedagogical goal-providing opportunities for all students to link phenomena to their own interests and experiences.
Each workshop is eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Each participant can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats per workshop. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10EsfYlBtdWEfA0rHzojW2_JNqxxK0ecr/view?usp=sharing

42. Comprehension Monitoring: Leveraging Multiple Strategy Instruction, 1-8 VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Dr. Alison Leveque - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 11/6/2025

Comprehension monitoring, a skill used by successful readers, can be explicitly taught to boost students' reading comprehension in language arts and across content areas. Make the most of multiple strategy instruction with high-leverage strategies that students can apply across texts with increasing independence over time. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EIL7-4-F9u2enx0Z_uhAyt8wioqKSDkx/view?usp=sharing

43. Restorative Practices in Action - Creating Compassionate Classroom for Every Learner IN PERSON presented by Wendy Braxton-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Subject Areas K-12

Dates: 11/6/2025

Discover how to transform classroom discipline into opportunities for connection, empathy, and growth. This interactive workshop offers educators practical tools to build stronger relationships, foster student resilience, and create inclusive school communities where every voice is valued. Come for a day of strategies, reflection, and restorative action! "The heart of teaching is connection - everything else grows from there.” - Rita Pierson - inspired Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/138UZ-e4U7VWvGgjYtsK3ZV7KNr-1Z1Fc/view?usp=sharing

44. Creating Happy, Healthy Habits For Life IN PERSON presented by Francesca Woll - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/7/2025

The course is designed for individuals and educators who want to break down what it means to be happy, create meaningful habits, develop or enhance strong leadership skills, improve confidence, set purposeful goals, and reinforce a healthy lifestyle. Each participant will receive a toolkit structured for these topics that will allow them to reflect on the concepts, deepen their understanding, ask questions, and develop ideas for long-lasting implementation. This course can be taken for individual growth and development, while also connecting to building happiness, healthy habits and leadership in classrooms and school buildings. Time will be given to find specific ways to implement this information for students and staff. The Key Takeaway: Participants can aim to feel reinvigorated and inspired to make easy, meaningful changes to their daily lives to help with organization, habits that focus on sleep and healthy living, and motivation to see positive growth. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. 1 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Ht_ZnmnfkWALhke_qZSVTKeoQPGx5_0/view?usp=sharing

45. The Science of Writing and Writing Workshop IN PERSON Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-6 educators, literacy coaches, administrators, and ELL teachers

Dates: 11/7/2025

Join us for a powerful, one-day workshop designed to equip K-6 educators with practical, research-based strategies for planning and teaching writing units that truly engage and inspire students. In this hands-on session, you'll explore the science behind effective writing instruction and learn how to apply key principles immediately in your classroom. This intensive day of learning blends theory and practice as we dive into the essential components of strong writing instruction-from narrative to informational to opinion writing. You'll leave with strategies to scaffold student learning at every stage of the writing process and tools to adjust your teaching using formative assessments. Whether you're refining an existing writing program or starting fresh, this workshop offers focused, actionable insights to support all learners. You'll walk away with the foundation of a well-structured unit and the confidence to build writing success in your classroom. Key Takeaways: -Research-based strategies for engaging K-6 writers -Tools to scaffold instruction and support all learners -Practical techniques for using formative assessments -A framework for planning an effective writing unit -Real-time application of strategies through interactive activities Ideal for educators ready to deepen their practice and bring clarity, purpose, and excitement to writing instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RiRJA-GpfLuVVs_c3Q8NuAyRQYv2Yjiv/view?usp=sharing

46. New Visions Earth & Space Science Workshop IN PERSON Unit 3 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis: Who's at risk? - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators

Dates: 11/12/2025

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators Workshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum Https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/earth-space *Bring your own device* Unit 3: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis: Who's at risk? Topic: Earth's Interior: Waves, Energy and Risk- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 PEs: HS-ESS1-5, HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-3, HS-ESS3-1 (partial*) *resources like minerals and hazards like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and mass wasting This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 3 of the New Visions Earth & Space Science curriculum. Educators will engage in immersive experiences with the unit materials, reflect on their learning, discuss adaptations to meet their students' needs, and collaborate with peers to problem-solve challenges. This unit-based PL also highlights a high-leverage pedagogical goal-providing opportunities for all students to link phenomena to their own interests and experiences
Each workshop is eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Each participant can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats per workshop. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MBB9ZKmnvTsDNrkgeIRt97bZnXo-tXST/view?usp=sharing

47. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Project ECHO - School Avoidance - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 8:30-9:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 11/12/2025

Using the Project ECHO model these sessions will provide expert guidance and review of cases (deidentified) and focus on facilitating open discussions and fostering collaborative team learning, sharing expertise and a teach all learn all model. Facilitated by Yael Monselise, LCSW.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing

48. Social Studies Coordinator Network Meeting IN PERSON facilitated by Lorraine Lupinskie - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/12/2025

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of math supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors. Consortium Membership Available For ALL Districts -participation for up to 25 district teachers to attend social studies related workshops -1 customized professional development workshop held in district -Includes all Social Studies Coordinator Meetings Please contact rallen@wsboces.org for further information.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_G7mOZYlBWEMQ2OV5C9nPuKR1PvrLbH3/view?usp=sharing

49. Contextualizing the Holocaust in Global History II IN PERSON presented by Liz Burns Taormina - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/13/2025

This day-long workshop offers support to teachers of Global History II through content knowledge, teaching strategies, and ready-to-use instructional materials. Holocaust education is integral to learning, but students often lack a clear picture of how antisemitism developed, long before the Holocaust took place. Moreover, students may develop a limited view of Jewish history that focuses only on the Holocaust and does not encompass the richness of Jewish identity and contributions, particularly to life in the US. This workshop equips participants to teach about the complex ancient origins of antisemitism, the development of various forms through history, and the contemporary manifestations of these historical forms. The workshop concludes with an exploration of Jewish identity today. By exploring the diverse experiences of American Jews, Jewish American history, and Jewish American contributions to life in the United States, participants will have additional tools to teach the Holocaust in the context of both the history of antisemitism and the broader history of the Jewish people. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A0QjVvWBymQWpdDI_6zVB5oKkKw8pQRu/view?usp=sharing

50. Putting the Pieces Together: Differentiation-Accommodations-Modifications IN PERSON Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/13/2025

In this engaging workshop, we will clarify the differences between differentiated instruction strategies, accommodations, and modifications, and offer ways to combine all three within a classroom to support a wide range of learners. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of differentiated instruction and specially designed instruction components. The workshop will explore the implementation of accommodations and teach a paradigm for understanding and creating modifications. In addition, attendees will spend time planning lessons that incorporate the information presented. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ti4qISIXxggHvjT1gT8tk0Weeto8qSkm/view?usp=sharing

51. Translating the Science of Reading to Intermediate Classrooms (3-8) HYBRID Workshop presented by Molly Ness - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/13/2025

Attend in person or Virtually

Wondering what the science of reading is all about and how to apply it to your classroom? This session helps upper elementary and secondary teachers understand the key theoretical underpinnings of the science of reading, and how slight shifts in instruction yield significant results. Attendees will leave with the following: ● A definition of the SOR ● Overview the development of the reading brain ● Clarity around Scarborough's Reading Rope and the subskills in effective literacy instruction ● Classroom applications to facilitate structured literacy with explicit vocabulary, word knowledge, and comprehension instruction
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tSNjYqfkq7MOiGs3GWaFujJvNX88SvRw/view?usp=sharing
Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. You can attend in person or virtually. Same registration.

52. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Clinical High Risk for Psychosis - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 10-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 11/13/2025

This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR-P), an early intervention concept that identifies individuals experiencing attenuated psychotic symptoms or significant functional decline, indicating an elevated risk for developing a psychotic disorder. Learn practical strategies for the early identification, comprehensive assessment, and evidence-based intervention for individuals at clinical high risk, aiming to prevent or delay the onset of full-blown psychosis and improve long-term outcomes. Facilitated by: Andrea Auther, PhD and Elaina Montague, PhD.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing

53. A Deep Dive into the NYSED Earth and Space Sciences Investigations Session 2: The Sky is the Limit - Decoding Weather Conditions The Ripple Effect - The Work of Water Across NYS Surfaces Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Regents Earth Science Teachers and Science Leaders

Dates: 11/14/2025

Audience: Regents Earth Science teachers and science leaders Session 2 will provide the participants with an opportunity to explore in depth two regents ESS investigations, "The Sky is the Limit - Decoding Weather Conditions” and "The Ripple Effect - The Work of Water Across New York State Surfaces.” Participants will discover how these performance tasks are a component of a broad NYSED's "System of Assessment.” These investigations provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on. ***Participants must bring paper copies of each Investigation's documents. (Teacher Materials, Student Directions, Answer Packets 1 & 2 and The Weather Investigations Packet for the Sky is the Limit) These cannot be provided.*** **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pk7YZy6WReT6UT7PGIn3BHvyevq3spJR/view?usp=sharing

54. ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom Presented by Cindy Goldrich and/or Bonni Cohen HYBRID-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Guidance Counselors and School Psychologists

Dates: 11/14/2025

In person or virtual

This workshop gives teachers, guidance counselors, and school psychologists an understanding of the social and emotional impact that ADHD and Executive Function challenges have on learning, motivation, behavior, and the family system. Upon completing this program, participants will: -Have a functional and actionable understanding of Executive Function skills and what performance can be expected at different learning levels. -Learn valuable methods to manage problems with attention, organization, stress, homework completion, and test performance based on the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices. -Discover subtle changes in teaching methods and classroom structure to improve time management, working memory, motivation, and emotional regulation that will benefit all children, not only those with ADHD. This workshop provides practical tips, tools, and strategies to help students gain self-awareness, self-direction, and greater accountability that can be incorporated into everyday teaching and across the curriculum. Receive valuable handouts and resources for teachers, parents, and students to manage homework, home/school communication, study skills, behavior, and more. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval required prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KoeOKb886dWSmGzoRmuAyCCKFc6jIhB7/view?usp=sharing

55. A Mini 2-Day Course for Literacy Coaches: Navigating the Changing Literacy Landscape to Move Your School Forward IN PERSON presented by Shanna Schwartz-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Literacy Coaches

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 11/18/2025

With evolving educational approaches and curricula, literacy coaches have their work cut out for them. This practical workshop equips coaches to effectively communicate literacy shifts to teachers and families. It offers strategies to foster literacy growth and cultural shifts within schools or districts, provides models for leading workshops, and presents methods for supporting teachers through demonstrations, co-teaching, and coaching, both inside and outside the classroom. Audience: Elementary Literacy Coaches Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15aQpnIAq7Kd5J4kAVS8e59dgA-09Vytn/view?usp=sharing

56. Exploring Strategies for Analyzing Primary Sources 3-Hour Workshop IN PERSON presented by Elizabeth Burns Taormina - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/17/2025

Primary sources expose students to multiple perspectives on important topics and issues of the past and present and help students develop critical inquiry skills. This workshop will introduce teachers to tools to locate and analyze primary sources to support instruction. Through participating in activities that model analyzing a variety of types of primary sources in engaging ways. Teachers will be equipped to utilize primary sources to promote literacy and content knowledge as part of a well-rounded learning experience. This workshop will explore the primary sources and teaching strategies of the Library of Congress, as well as those offered by the National Archives, the New York State Archives, and more. ICS is a proud member of the Library of Congress' Teaching with Primary Sources Consortium. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GTruOjBwFhVlTp1Sv_QB3fXIWQlOwZBk/view?usp=sharing

57. Exploring the NYSSLS Chemistry Investigations 2-day Workshop IN PERSON presented by Kathi Dinota - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 12/3/2025

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This two-day workshop will provide participants with an in-depth opportunity to explore the three required Chemistry Investigations developed to align with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). These performance tasks offer authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate their understanding chemistry concepts and scientific practices in a real-world context. Chemistry teachers and science administrators will deepen their understanding of the NYSSLS and the expectations for three-dimensional student learning. Participants will learn how these investigations are designed to prepare students for the type of scientific reasoning and application they will encounter on the Physical Setting: Chemistry Regents examination. Workshop highlights include: -A demonstration of how each investigation aligns with NYSSLS performance expectations and dimensions of learning -Discussion on how the investigations function as assessments of student learning -Hands-on experience with the Chemistry Investigations to model classroom implementation -Collaboration time to develop strategies for successful integration into existing curricula Please Note: -Participants must bring paper copies of each Chemistry Investigation's documents. These will not be provided at the workshop. -Participants should plan to attend both days to have the opportunity to explore all three investigations. -Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access digital tools during the session. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KuIEs4_tffqekzmF1dXjS6Q2_4XWPn4W/view?usp=sharing

58. Leading with Connection: Supporting a Phone-Free School Day IN PERSON Presented by Dr. Kelly Zinn, LCSW - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Administrators

Dates: 11/18/2025

Audience: K-12 Administrators With New York's "bell-to-bell” cell phone ban now in effect, school leaders face both the challenge-and the opportunity-of creating environments where students can thrive without constant digital distraction. Leading with Connection invites administrators to view this shift not simply as compliance, but as a powerful chance to strengthen relationships, re-center classroom culture, and support students' social-emotional well-being. This interactive workshop will help administrators anticipate areas of resistance, strengthen teacher capacity, and lead their communities with empathy, clarity, and consistency-especially when students struggle with phone separation. Participants will: -Gain a clear understanding of the new NY State bell-to-bell cell phone ban and what it means for their schools. -Explore how phone-free environments can enhance student engagement, mental health, and school culture. -Learn proactive strategies to communicate with students, staff, and families in a supportive and relational way. -Identify common student challenges and develop compassionate, practical responses for classroom situations. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. 1 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZNalPorS1-BQqxd5uSP7h96N7aeyQ2m/view?usp=sharing

59. Using a Science of Reading Lens for Data Analysis: Administering and Analyzing Reading Assessments to Inform Targeted Instruction HYBRID Workshop presented by The Living Literacy Network-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/18/2025

Attend in person or virtually

In this session, teachers will learn the importance of assessing phonemic awareness, phonics knowledge, automaticity and fluency and to sample students' oral reading using reading records to help inform instruction. Through close analysis of behaviors, errors, self-corrections, and responses, teachers will use data analyses to make instructional plans that help move readers forward. Teachers will walk away with the tools they need to assess beyond the basics of Meaning Structure and Visual Information as well as practical strategies that will help develop the Big 6 competencies in reading. Audience: K-12 Educators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bx1fc95VYBKCeMqADxGhiACqKLelAFO0/view?usp=sharing

60. Taking the Challenge out of Conversations: 4 Steps to Communicating Without Judgment or Blame VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Joan Fretz - 9-12pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 11/18/2025

Whether we're interacting with colleagues, supervisors, students, caregivers, or our own family members, school administrators and staff often find themselves in a challenging conversation. When people feel judged, we may lose the opportunity to resolve the issue at the lowest level and worse, damage our relationship with them. While you are in charge of the words you choose and how they are delivered, it is always the receiver who gives the meaning to your message. In this workshop, we will explore ways to listen to others without judgment or blame and then express our own feelings and needs. The skill involves linking our feelings to our needs, instead of blaming someone else for causing them, and helping others to do the same. Based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication) and Oren Sofer (Mindful Communication), this simple process provides a consistent way for all staff to develop respectful and trusting relationships. Developing safe and healthy schools begins with how we message each other. Strategies for using this approach will be practiced and discussed. Suggestions for encouraging buy-in from all staff will be included. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ad5nW40Dl4XuWiFQdqn9WK9vZY12Mv6K/view?usp=sharing

61. Instructional Technology Plan District VIRTUAL Work Session - 10-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 11/18/2025

This virtual working session is designed to provide support and allow time for districts to work collaboratively on the Instructional Technology Plan (ITP) Survey.

62. Experience & Explore: 3rd Annual Makerspace - Vendor Hands-On Showcase (located at Sunken Meadow Environmental and Science Center)-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/19/2025

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Hosted by Western Suffolk BOCES Join us for a full day of discovery and interaction at the 3rd Annual Makerspace - Vendor Hands-On Experience! Hosted at the beautiful Sunken Meadow Environmental and Science Center, this event brings together educators, innovators, and vendors for a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge tools and resources in a hands-on environment.

• Sign-in begins at 9:00 AM

• Food will be provided throughout the day

• Stay for the full event or drop in as your schedule allows

• Vendor lineup to be announced soon! Come experience the latest in educational technology and makerspace tools, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a day of learning and inspiration in a scenic setting. We look forward to seeing you there!

63. Navigating the First Year: Tools and Techniques for New Educators CHANGED TO VIRTUAL Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 11/19/2025

This workshop is designed to help new teachers navigate the challenges of their first year in the classroom. This session will provide participants with essential strategies for classroom management, explicit instruction, prioritizing strategies and differentiated instruction. New teachers will learn effective techniques to create an organized, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment while managing their time and energy. The workshop will also cover how to handle common first-year challenges, such as balancing paperwork, communicating with parents, and maintaining self-care. Through interactive activities and classroom examples, participants will walk away with a toolkit of practical resources and proven methods to set themselves up for success. Whether you're a first-year teacher or entering a new teaching environment, this workshop will help you feel confident, capable, and ready to tackle the exciting journey ahead! Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YLNcK9pJExrQGf69rXI5LMRcxETjKnUT/view?usp=sharing

64. Principals and Assistant Principals Collegial Circle presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-10:30am

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 11/19/2025 to 4/15/2026

The Collegial Circles provide an interactive dialogue among principals and assistant principals on issues pertinent to the position, as well as effective leadership practices: -instructional leadership; -developing and sharing a vision of academic excellence; -building a positive school culture that promotes student achievement; -effective communication skills; and -evaluating staff. Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Zoom link will be provided a couple days before each virtual session. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 consortium seats. THIS ONE REGISTRATION fee includes all 6 (2-hour) sessions regardless how many you attend. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JoJinBlXJDLCs3HQGd21wtnyGXCJj5P6/view?usp=sharing

65. Take Your Small Group Reading Instruction to the Next Level IN PERSON Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-5 elementary teachers, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers, building administrators

Dates: 11/19/2025

Ready to elevate your small group reading instruction? This hands-on workshop is designed for educators looking to sharpen their skills and maximize the impact of their small group time. Learn how to effectively use assessment data to drive targeted instruction that meets the diverse needs of your readers. We'll dive into using small group time to strengthen supporting vocabulary, build automaticity, and boost reading fluency-key components of reading success. Participants will explore a variety of lesson types and gain practical strategies for flexible, student-centered groupings. You'll also leave with ready-to-use, make-and-take tools to enhance your instruction, streamline planning, and increase student engagement. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and practice applying what you learn in real time-this is a session full of ideas you can implement tomorrow! This workshop is the perfect next step for educators who attended The Science of Reading & Small Group Instruction. While attendance at that session is not required, it is highly recommended to get the most out of this experience. Perfect for teachers who want to teach smarter, not harder. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pA8usjt9iDJoBO1UnnoEcKQePqEMjKf7/view?usp=sharing

66. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 11/19/2025

The State mandated School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

67. Engaging Students with Desmos for NEW USERS ONLINE presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/20/2025

The Desmos activity platform is a free digital platform that allows math teachers to engage and interact with their students. Simply, it's a sequence of screens, each with a different task, prompt, or question. The screens in each activity can be as simple or sophisticated as the teacher desires. Purpose Desmos has a mission that says it's goal is to "help every student learn math and love learning math”. This involves far more than just simply solving math problems and inputting answers. Activities ask students to: -Make connections between scenarios they encounter and mathematical ideas. -Look for patterns and represent those patterns mathematically. -Take chances, make mistakes, and adjust their thinking based on those mistakes. -Ask questions and share misconceptions in a safe environment. Workshop Objectives -Familiarize teachers with Desmos calculators, which are now available to use on NY Regents assessments as well as embedded in the new digital SAT (2024). -Practical ways to teach lessons using Desmos calculators and activities. -Proven techniques to employ to get students to engage in lessons. -Addresses all levels of teacher familiarity, from beginners to experienced users. -Strategies to improve the depth of student thinking using the Desmos platform. -Practical ways to create and use Computation Layer to add engagement to your lessons. Computation Layer is the code that allows the components within activities to "talk” to one another. It lets you connect representations, customize content, and provide dynamic, interpretive feedback. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Virtual workshop. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15daWiacPVSnN1gFLgeIgA93-IQkaFy5R/view?usp=sharing

68. Essay-Writing: A Science of Reading Update! VIRTUAL workshop presented by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Gr 3-12 Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 11/20/2025

What does essay-writing look like with the science of reading research applied to it? Let's see how inquiry and the pursuit of content knowledge come together to spark nonfiction writing practice that we can grow into longer written responses. Using text structure, we can synthesize and grow ideas that help our students to meet the demands of formal assessments. Participants will: -Connect taking notes during research with creating abundance from which powerful drafts can grow -Vary texts to stimulate a range of text features, complexity, format, and genre -Allow learners to progress in ways that are visible to themselves and to others -Go beyond fact finding to synthesizing ideas and building and acquiring knowledge -Pay close attention to what a topic is saying and to what it makes us feel and think as we write Intended Audience: Grs 3-12 Teachers and Leaders Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NUuuk33XXQapbL_VTeQtfl_stBqnEjqR/view?usp=sharing

69. Evidence Practices in Classroom Management 2-Day Workshop IN PERSON presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/20/2025 to 12/17/2025

The effective management of a classroom begins with establishing a positive, proactive and preventive learning environment that fosters learning for all students and minimizes disruptions. Effective classroom managers build strong relationships with students, communicate effectively, and adapt their strategies to meet individual needs. Participants will learn eight research based strategies that increase instructional time, minimize problematic behavior and increase student engagement thereby setting students up for academic, social and behavioral success. These practices include: -understanding student behavior, -providing quality instruction, -teaching rules, -expectations, -routines and procedures, -practicing precorrection, -active supervision and -implementing strategies for both positive and negative responses. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b61CjMQAyvzjQm-tTuv0Wc9l9DPKF8R3/view?usp=sharing

70. Making Sense of the Earth and Space Sciences Reference Tables: Curriculum Connections and Question Clusters for Regents Success IN PERSON Presented by Brian Vorwald-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Regents Earth and Space Sciences teachers and science leaders

Dates: 11/20/2025

Calling all Long Island Earth and Spaces Science educators! Whether you're navigating the North Shore or the South Fork, this workshop will help you harness the full potential of the Earth and Space Sciences Reference Tables (ESSRT) to deepen curriculum connections and boost student understanding. We'll dive into practical strategies for integrating the ESSRT into instruction, ensuring your students aren't just flipping pages to find answers. Some strategies students will apply include using evidence from multiple sources to construct explanations, engaging in arguments from evidence, and using models to explain scientific ideas as opposed to reading the tables to identify the correct answer. Participants will also collaborate to design question clusters aligned with NYS Regents-style three-dimensional assessments, sharpening their skills in building high-impact, multi-part questions that target key process skills (SEPs) and content (DCIs) for which students make connections using the CCCs. Be prepared to think like a scientist, plan like a pro, and leave with tools you can use in your classroom tomorrow. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your Long Island savvy-because success on the ESS Regents exam starts with smart instruction and even smarter assessment. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)** Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mq8bjJdbUFKxlV7VXpRjGY9x0H5OQAoA/view?usp=sharing

71. Numeracy Unboxed: Making Sense of the NYS Numeracy Briefs IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators, Building Administrators, Math/District Administrators

Dates: 11/20/2025

Join us for a dynamic full-day professional development experience designed to deepen understanding and spark collaboration around the newly released NYSED Numeracy Briefs. This session will bring together administrators, teachers, and support staff to explore how these research-backed briefs can inform and elevate math instruction across all grade levels. *Please be familiar with briefs before attending.* Great opportunity to send small teams of district faculty members. Together, we will: -Examine the structure, purpose, and key messages of the Numeracy Briefs, with a focus on equity, engagement, and mathematical thinking. -Connect the briefs to your school's current instructional practices, curriculum, and student outcomes. -Engage in hands-on activities, data reflection, and collaborative discussions to bring the briefs to life. -Develop actionable strategies and schoolwide plans for integrating numeracy-focused practices that support all learners. Whether you're leading instruction or supporting it, this session offers a shared foundation to move your school or district toward stronger, more confident numeracy for every student. Audience: K-12 Math Educators, Building Administrators, Math/District Administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SgBTFlKvn0UyBEXfgGU4WVqMgj5PdVCz/view?usp=sharing

72. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Intrusive Thoughts - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 11:30-1pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 11/20/2025

This session will explore the nature of intrusive thoughts, their relationship to anxiety and other mental health conditions, and effective strategies for managing them. Gain practical tools to support students who experience intrusive thoughts and help them develop coping mechanisms. Facilitated by Erica Lo Re, DO.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing

73. FREE Math Workshop: Building a Lasting Impact with a Structured Problem-Based Learning Approach - 8:00-12:45pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/21/2025

Join Amplify and Western Suffolk BOCES for learning, conversations, and insights from math instruction and learning specialist, Kurt Salisbury. During this free interactive workshop for K-12 math educators, you'll receive practical strategies on how to use engaging lessons and purposeful technology to create a student-centered collaborative classroom! Please let us know your familiarity level with Desmos and any dietary restrictions using this form: https://forms.gle/eHcLLd5UjXiTC4L76
*Please bring a charged device. 3 CTLE credits. FREE event. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I5Egt6_b3RqfuFydQMYD0ZJQkR_cp5Ul/view?usp=sharing

74. Engaging Students with Desmos for EXPERIENCED USERS ONLINE presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/21/2025

75. Integrating Knowledge Building into ELA for Interdisciplinary Teaching ON SITE Workshop presented by The Living Literacy Network - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/21/2025

Knowledge building is essential for strong reading comprehension; it provides the foundation students need to understand, analyze, and engage with texts deeply. When readers bring background knowledge to texts, they can make connections, infer meaning, and grasp complex ideas more easily. In this workshop, teachers will learn how taking a knowledge-rich approach to reading helps students develop vocabulary, recognize themes, and think critically about what they read. Teachers will learn how to build rich and complex, multi-media text sets that support conceptual knowledge and transfer that they can integrate into existing curriculum and units as well as build bridges between content area instruction and literacy instruction. Audience: K-12 Educators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-tqX34hWCKNrqAE-vd702HlV3yC03obs/view?usp=sharing

76. The School Counseling Network for 2025-2026 Guidance Support Services

Program: Guidance Support Services

Dates: 11/21/2025

Session topic TBD flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J0T4RBBYyirMHhHEBnph7sY1RQPoN2fs/view?usp=sharing

77. Beyond Speed: Fluency as Meaning-Making K-5 IN PERSON presented by Mike Ochs - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K–5 teachers, reading interventionists, coaches

Dates: 11/24/2025

Fluency is more than rate-it's the bridge between decoding and comprehension. This session helps teachers embed fluency into daily instruction with routines that support rhythm, phrasing, and meaning. We'll explore how to align fluency instruction with NYSED's curriculum attestation guidelines through use of high-quality decodable texts, phonics-integrated routines in K-2, and repeated reading strategies grounded in the research of Tim Rasinski and others. Audience: K-5 teachers, reading interventionists, coaches Outcomes: -Redefine fluency as a meaning-making process, not just speed drills -Incorporate phonics-informed fluency practices in early grades -Use poetry, scripts, and repeated reads to build prosody and confidence Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_K69tMoIrffX_RGbuZ8A7WT3rLQjbU1Z/view?usp=sharing

78. A Deeper Dive into the Science of Reading: Unpacking the Unconstrained Skills of Language Comprehension HYBRID Workshop presented by Molly Ness - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/25/2025

Attend in person or Virtually

Scarborough's Reading Rope (2001) remains a current and significant theoretical model in applying the Science of Reading in educational settings. In this workshop, we will identify the importance of the Reading Rope for reading education, examine the strands of the rope, and offer strategies and techniques that support their effective implementation in classroom settings. We will explicitly explore each strand and instructional implications of the Language Comprehension portion of the rope, including, ● An understanding of the importance of background knowledge ● The role of vocabulary ● Understanding language structures and their contribution ● An overview of verbal reasoning, and instructional implications ● The role of literacy knowledge and how to promote it
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tSNjYqfkq7MOiGs3GWaFujJvNX88SvRw/view?usp=sharing
Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. You can attend in person or virtually. Same registration.

79. ASYNCHRONOUS - APPR Recertification ONLINE Facilitated by Emma Klimek - REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDANCE PURPOSES ONLY!

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 12/1/2025

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The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 6 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. ONCE REGISTERED AND DISTRICT APPROVED, EMMA KLIMEK WILL CONTACT YOU. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

80. ASYNCHRONOUS - Empowering At-Risk (ACE) Students Active Mindfulness for a Brighter Future and a Calmer Classroom 45-Hour Course-REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED-BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 12/1/2025

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81. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Principals - REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 12/1/2025

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This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding principal evaluation. This course is conducted primarily online in a self-directed process, with opportunities to participate in live video chats. The training has eight modules which cover the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will require participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments on a schedule determined by the participant. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator of Principals.
Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. ISLLC Standards and State Approved Principal Evaluation Rubrics 3. Review of the required nine elements for Principal Evaluators 4. Observing lessons and the Role of lesson observation in principal evaluation 5. Data Driven Culture and Data Analysis: The Principal's Role 6. APPR Requirements 7. SLOs and the Principal's Role 8. Evaluating a Principal
REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. You do not have to wait until the registration date to begin. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

82. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers - Online Training and Off-line Learning REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 12/1/2025

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Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will ask participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.

83. Mindful Journeys: Nurturing Resilience and Potential in SIFE/ELLs and Teachers 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course - REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED- BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 12/1/2025

84. Mindfulness for Young Minds: Special Education 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course - REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED- BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 12/1/2025

85. Digital Learning and AI (3-Day VIRTUAL Workshop) presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Educators, Library & Media Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Support Staff

Dates: 12/2/2025 to 1/6/2026

Participants will learn about, discuss and explore the following topics in this course: -Civics and ethics related to Digital Citizenship -Integrating NYS NextGen K-12 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards -Educator strategies for AI use -Teaching students analyze media for credibility with a critical eye -Privacy and Safety on the Internet -Interacting with Tech and Apps Wisely and Appropriately -Best Instructional Technology to Enhance Instruction -SEL & Digital Impacts on Mental Health -Digital Footprints -Communicating Digitally and Digital Relationships *Must have own device with reliable internet access* Must attend all 3 dates. Audience: K-12 Educators, Library & Media Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Support Staff Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sjpuw3uhiviZvELVnH02fV1tiR8DHzNu/view?usp=sharing

86. Dyslexia and Dyslexic Tendencies: Design Instruction for All Children Presented by: Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grades K-6 general education teachers; English teachers; reading teachers; ENL teachers; special educators; ELA coaches; ELA, ENL and Special Education directors; building and district administrators.

Dates: 12/2/2025

Join us for a day to build your knowledge and confidence when teaching dyslexic children. According to the International Dyslexia Association, perhaps as many as 15-20% of students have some of the symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, poor writing, or mixing up similar words. Let's be the best advocates we can be for these and all students by synthesizing all we know into our everyday curriculum. Targets include: -understanding the brain of the dyslexic -sequential, systematic, explicit phonemic and phonics instruction -exploring existing programs that lend themselves to different learning styles -morphology as part of learning to read and spell -the use of articulatory memory and gestures for sounds and vocabulary -specific strategies for overlearning across texts within knowledge-building units This day will yield abundant practical strategies for immediate implementation in your class, school or district. Dyslexic and all children will benefit Audience: Grades K-6 general education teachers; English teachers; reading teachers; ENL teachers; special educators; ELA coaches; ELA, ENL and Special Education directors; building and district administrators. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fTXqUtqP24vwgATEwhcFMiAWDRwCn2cN/view?usp=sharing

87. Hands-On with Required NYSSLS Physics Labs: Build, Explore, and Prepare for Implementation of Investigations 2-Day IN PERSON Workshop - Presented by Richard Slesinski-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/2/2025 to 12/9/2025

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With the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) approaching, physics educators must prepare to meet new expectations for student investigation and lab-based performance tasks. This two-part workshop series is designed to empower high school physics teachers to confidently teach the three new required NYSSLS physics labs by experiencing them firsthand-as their students would-and by building the physical lab setups needed for effective implementation in their classrooms. By the end of this workshop series, participants will: -Construct the necessary props and equipment for the three new required NYSSLS physics labs. -Participate in each of the three new labs as students to deepen their understanding of the student experience. -Analyze the three labs through the lens of the NYSSLS three dimensions: -Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), -Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), and -Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs). Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gmzyBCJXNGOSwmj7a3IcFKW17UL5wPb/view?usp=sharing

88. Making Peace with Goals, Data and Progress Monitoring: Practical Strategies and Tools that Work IN PERSON Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/2/2025

This workshop focuses on demystifying and streamlining the interconnected processes of IEP goal writing, data collection, and progress monitoring. Creating meaningful IEP goals, collecting relevant data, and effectively monitoring student progress are among the most critical-and often most overwhelming-responsibilities of special education professionals. These tasks are foundational to providing individualized, legally sound, and instructionally effective services for students with disabilities. This supportive workshop helps educators transform what can feel like burdensome paperwork into purposeful practice that drives student success. Whether you're a new special educator, a general education teacher involved in the IEP process, or a seasoned professional seeking greater clarity and efficiency, this session will equip you with tools, strategies, and confidence to tackle your responsibilities with greater ease and effectiveness. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-Dxk0iyk24BG7KyN5OxnPgvpXRlNndz/view?usp=sharing

89. Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching IN PERSON presented by Anna Maria Montuori - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/2/2025

This course will help participants develop skills to create an inclusive classroom environment which will meet the needs of a diverse student population. We will use an "Inside-Out” approach to focus on our own identities and cultures as well as develop interpersonal skills to appreciate the values and cultures of others. Through collaborative learning we will begin to plan a curriculum framework which will allow all students to see themselves in the curriculum, thereby leading to cultural competency in the classroom. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GfwC0T-1RJovlT-Z0ISbrDJ2rNvCqwRX/view?usp=sharing

90. Follett Users' Group

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary and secondary librarians

Dates: 12/2/2025

TBA

91. Asking Better Questions to Encourage Better Questioning and Enhance Student Discourse K-5 IN PERSON presented by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-5 Instructional Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 12/3/2025

This workshop will explore using higher level questioning techniques to encourage the use of thinking strategies in the classroom. Participants will investigate the research of educators such as John Hattie and Kath Murdoch. Participants will explore the Depth of Knowledge and create questions to enhance the development of thinking skills. Participants will: -Reflect on questioning strategies utilized in the classroom -Explore questioning techniques such as Costa, Bloom and Hess's Depth of Knowledge -Apply newly acquired knowledge to create a plan of action -Discuss strategies, participate in activities, and apply newly gained knowledge to improve student questioning and discussion techniques Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IYAB7qCjUtP0AkbbTxvWJlMbUJoxc8Nq/view?usp=sharing

92. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics 6-12 IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/3/2025

This interactive workshop will provide an overview of the text with a special focus on the first eleven chapters. There will be many easy-to-implement classroom practices and resources to immediately heighten thinking, engagement, and learning in every math classroom. Ideal for beginners and educators who are looking to refine their BTC practices. *Bring your own device* Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SJXO72nkanHg5_G173aDkTQEc8_yI1qJ/view?usp=sharing

93. MTSS Reboot: Rebuild Your Foundation, Reignite Your Practice IN PERSON presented by Nicole Moriarty - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: School and district leaders, classroom teachers, interventionists, counselors, support staff, and MTSS team members

Dates: 12/3/2025

Audience: School and district leaders, classroom teachers, interventionists, counselors, support staff, and MTSS team members Perfect For: Teams beginning their MTSS journey-or looking to re-center and realign their current approach Whether you're new to MTSS or looking to reset your current systems, MTSS Reboot is your launchpad. This one-day session serves as an introduction or reintroduction to MTSS, helping school and district teams build shared understanding, reflect on current practices, and prepare for the next phase of systems development. Participants will explore the shift from RtI to MTSS, clarify the difference between a process and a system, and begin to see MTSS not just as a set of supports-but as a proactive instructional framework designed for all learners. This session also lays the groundwork for future work, including the development of your MTSS Handbook in subsequent sessions, where teams will strengthen and align their infrastructure for sustainable impact. Key Topics Covered: -MTSS Overview: What it is, what it isn't, and why it matters -Systems vs. Process: Moving from a checklist to an integrated framework -From RtI to MTSS: Understanding the shift and building shared language -Universal Supports & Screening: Strengthening Tier 1 and identifying needs early -Planning, Implementing & Monitoring Interventions with Fidelity -Data-Based Decision Making: Using information to drive action -Meeting Quality & Infrastructure: Designing meetings that get results Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kK2QhAoD_myG9bmVx4e0-IrEgqdJX9nv/view?usp=sharing

94. Neurodivergence & Science of Reading: Fueling Ideas for Sensory Learners VIRTUAL workshop presented by Dana Brown-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Grs. K-12 Teachers and Leaders; Special Education Teachers

Dates: 12/3/2025

We're using the science of reading research and we're teaching exceptional children who learn best through sensory input. Let's work together to discover how our neurodivergent students learn best with this research in action. We will look at play-based techniques that help us construct and gamify our instruction in ways that target sensory receptors. Participants will: -Use block-building and manipulatives to develop relationship thinking - cause and effect and the relatedness of objects, ideas, feelings, and activities -Inspire critical thinking with text annotations, and specifically critical-note text annotation -Explore how play-based learning experiences can be entry points for curriculum content -Discover the power of cross-content connections -Integrate arts across the curriculum Intended Audience: Grs. K-12 Teachers and Leaders; Special Education Teachers Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HUyDFWRYfsfTahzk1KJOv55qDU7yLG5G/view?usp=sharing

95. Student Resilience: 9 Resiliency Factors Your School Can Influence VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Joan Fretz - 9-12pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 12/3/2025

Embark on a fascinating exploration of 9 Resiliency Factors that schools can influence, through the teachings of Dr. Michael Ungar, Director and Founder of the Resiliency Research Centre in Canada. Learn how resiliency research helps to shift our focus from psychopathology, disorder and trauma to the promotive and protective factors that influence academic and developmental outcomes when a child experiences unusual amounts of stress. Learn how to examine your school's mental health initiatives through Ungar's Resiliency Lens. In educational settings, there has been an unfair emphasis on a student's individual responsibility to change, and a lack of attention to the many social and institutional factors that make a student's resilience possible. (Ungar, M., Ed. Today Au, 6-1-24.) Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19cLVf3t2EhlDGJq8VfKUVg7MaN1jatXP/view?usp=sharing

96. Decoding Literacy for the Dyslexic Student IN PERSON presented by Nina Berch - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/4/2025

This in person full day workshop will provide participants with an impactful perspective on what it is like to learn as a dyslexic student through simulations. In turn, participants will walk away with newfound empathy for the diagnosed and undiagnosed dyslexic learner(s) in their classroom as well as structured literacy resources and strategies for use in the classroom. Through in-depth discussion of personal experience in the current classroom/school population, educators will reflect on how dyslexia may already have influenced their teaching and the learning experience of students past or present. Participants will discover: -strategies for recognizing signs of dyslexia versus what is developmentally appropriate and "neurotypical” for learning to read -an understanding of why dyslexic students, or students with related or undiagnosed language based challenges, struggle to learn to read and how to explicitly and systematically teach to their strengths as learners -how to approach or look for effective intervention and remediation strategies with explicit instruction like a certified academic language therapist to provide multisensory instruction -the importance of the teacher understanding the multiple categories of pure consonant sounds and vowel sounds based on their features of articulation (how to and how not to pronounce sounds in order to teach correctly, which is especially important for students with challenged auditory processing, speech/articulation issues, and students who need to un-learn incorrect pronunciations to continue successfully.) Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_7OWtTnw3t6xQeSl4My-_C1C2heB_PLD/view?usp=sharing

97. Introduction to Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) IN PERSON presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: School teams and personnel in positions to develop systems change within their school and district.

Dates: 12/4/2025

PBIS is a multi-tiered system of supports to create and maintain positive school climates where teachers can teach and students can learn. This evidence-based framework emphasizes positive, proactive and preventive strategies that address behavioral and school discipline problems by teaching, modeling and recognizing positive, appropriate behavior in schools. PBIS is not a curriculum, program, or single practice, but is a systems framework that guides the selection and implementation of evidence-based practices for improving behavioral and social-emotional outcomes for all students while increasing opportunities for academic engagement and improved performance. Coursework covers Tiers 1, 2 and 3 over multiple sessions. Audience: School teams and personnel in positions to develop systems change within their school and district. On campus coaching, technical assistance and professional development available. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eIAJxPxq5A76RgBILKApvM_vcvtweL1A/view?usp=sharing

98. Science Coordinator Network Meeting IN PERSON facilitated by Mary Loesing & Joyce Barry - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/4/2025

PLEASE REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY PER MEETING!
These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of science supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, a local vendor will do a brief presentation and information will be shared. Breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors.
CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE FOR ALL DISTRICTS

•participation for up to 25 district teachers to attend science related workshops

•1 customized professional development workshop held in district

•Includes all Science Coordinator Meetings

•$3,780 to join Please contact rallen@wsboces.org for further information. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE per meeting
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tXf6jZ1zSn6WEpaMSAKLTzdXdotySyqm/view?usp=sharing

99. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Professional Boundaries - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 10-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 12/4/2025

This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of professional boundaries, a crucial ethical framework that defines appropriate limits and expectations within any professional relationship, affecting professional integrity, client trust, and personal well-being. Learn practical strategies to effectively establish, maintain, and navigate these boundaries, ensuring ethical conduct, fostering healthy relationships, and promoting personal and professional. Facilitated by: Lindsy Koroly, PsyD.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing

100. Strategies to Assist Transitioning, Expanding and Commanding ELLs Achieve Academic Success ONLINE presented by Pamela Solomon-4-7pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 12/4/2025

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. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ud4bbx-6rStBvDvxuLYnkB9A5oPlQzcm/view?usp=sharing

101. Asking Better Questions to Encourage Better Questioning and Enhance Student Discourse 6-12 IN PERSON presented by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: 6-12, Instructional Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 12/5/2025

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