Professional Development

Help Topics

Need an Account

Catalog: Nassau BOCES (WR)

Search Options

Search Term:

Program:

New Activities

Start Date *

End Date *

Advanced Search Options

Category:

Activity Format:

Location:

Instructor:

Show Year Long Activities?

Search Results (1 - 100 of 885)

1. In-person State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

Program: Data and Management Services: State Reporting

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1,2,3

Dates: 9/10/2025

Location: CR 1,2,3

This workshop will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. This meeting will be in person at the Nassau BOCES Lupinskie Center. Please show ID at the door.

2. Virtual State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

Program: Data and Management Services: State Reporting

Dates: 10/8/2025

Location: Zoom

This workshop will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. This meeting will be virtual via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link the morning of the meeting.

3. Virtual Understanding the VRs 1-9

Program: Data and Management Services: State Reporting

Dates: 11/5/2025

Location: Zoom

We will be offering our Understanding Special Education Data for State Reporting - BEDS Day Snapshot review workshop Wednesday November 5th, from 1-3. This workshop will review why reporting this data accurately is important, and how it is used at the State level. This session is intended for any new special education office staff who are responsible for reporting the PD Data System Verification Reports 1-6 and 8. Each verification report will be explained and reviewed. Presented by retired Special Education experts, Dr. Roberta Kupietz and Dr. Arlene Genden Sage. This session is also relevant to current District Data Coordinators who would like to learn more about this collection of reports and how to resolve errors. A Zoom link will be e-mailed to participants the day of the meeting.

4. In-person State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

Program: Data and Management Services: State Reporting

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1,2,3

Dates: 12/9/2025

Location: CR 1,2,3

5. Virtual State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

Program: Data and Management Services: State Reporting

Dates: 1/28/2026

Location: Zoom

This workshop will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. This meeting will be virtual via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link the morning of the meeting.

6. Virtual State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

Program: Data and Management Services: State Reporting

Dates: 3/4/2026

Location: Zoom

This workshop will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. This meeting will be virtual via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link the morning of the meeting.

7. Virtual State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

Program: Data and Management Services: State Reporting

Dates: 4/15/2026

Location: Zoom

This workshop will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. This meeting will be virtual via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link the morning of the meeting.

8. Rosen's Teen Health & Wellness - Afternoon Session (Grades 7-12)

Program: Nassau BOCES School Library Services

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS1

Audience: School Librarians, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, Social Workers

Dates: 4/16/2026

Location: LS1

*Only one session registration is necessary - both the morning and afternoon sessions will cover the same material*

**Please bring yourlaptop.**

9. Virtual - State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

Program: Data and Management Services: State Reporting

Dates: 6/10/2026

Location: Zoom

This workshop will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. This meeting will be virtual via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link the morning of the meeting.

10. Virtual EOY L2RPT Review for Verifying Your Data

Program: Data and Management Services: State Reporting

Dates: 7/21/2026

Location: Zoom

Dr. Roberta Kupietz and I will review some of the more important L2RPT reports that districts must verify. We will touch upon reports that include Annual Outcomes, Total Cohort Reports, Attendance Reports, and Staff Reports to name a few. This meeting will be virtual via Teams. Registrants will receive a link the morning of the meeting. This workshop is for DDC's, CIO's and others responsible for verifying their data.

11. Data Wise Course - August - Session 1

Program: Data and Management Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2

Dates: 8/25/2026

Location: LS2

This professional development course, led by a team of Nassau BOCES trainers, will engage school-based teams of three or four educators in learning the Data Wise approach to instructional data use. Through this experience, participants will gain hands-on experience in working with their data team to cultivate the "habits of mind" that can improve the effectiveness of teams and foster a supportive culture of continuous improvement.

12. [ENL] Best Literacy Practices

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Participants will analyze modules to determine the best literacy practices that support diverse English Language Learners (ELLs). Looking at and analyzing module samples will teach them how to identify specific best practices in action, and what makes them best as a strategy and an action, providing the foundations for differentiation and close reading strategies. The modules will also focus on best practices for academic vocabulary. Participants will identify best practices pertinent to the grade and discipline they teach and work them into assignments and discussions.

Course Objectives:
- Identify and analyze best practices for literacy, including academic vocabulary, that support the diverse language needs of ELLs.
- Apply new literacy practices by working them into unit and lesson plans.
- Discuss best practice strategies in discussion forums.
- Align best practices with pertinent lesson components and identified learning standards as they apply to ELLs.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

13. [ENL] Building Reading Comprehension (Grades P-3)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

The building blocks to effective reading comprehension begin in the primary grades with explicit instruction, teacher modeling and lots of guided practice. Under this umbrella, participants will learn to teach reading comprehension, geared specifically for the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs), through the effective strategies that build student capacity. Story structure, graphic representation, reciprocal questioning, retelling and summarizing are some of the approaches under study. All strategies overviewed will include tools for implementation.

Course Objectives:
- Identify the skills needed to effectively teach reading comprehension to ELLs in primary grades.
- Analyze applicable strategies and methods for teaching reading comprehension.
- Plan and implement strategies that build student capacity through teacher modeling and guided practice.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

14. [ENL] Close Reading Strategies (Grades 3-8)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

While many students will develop their own methods to read complicated text, answer high-level questions and respond with written products, many English Language Learners (ELLs) will struggle with reading complex text and the close reading strategies that support it. We now know there are numerous approaches to teach close reading with, all of them working in numerous ways to parcel through multiple layers of text complexity, even for ELLs. From chunking to note taking with purpose, to using visuals and other multi-sensory approaches, participants will gain a repertoire of strategies with which to teach close reading successfully to all students, including ELLs.

Course Objectives:
- Interpret what it means to "close read” with strategies for ELLs.
- Apply new insights to the close reading requirements of the Next Generation Learning Standards.
- Adapt new strategies into lessons that teach close reading to ELLs.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

15. [ENL] Creating Inclusive Environments for ELLs AI-Powered Options

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Participate in this virtual asynchronous course to explore strategies for creating inclusive environments for English Language Learners (ELLs) and promoting their full participation alongside classmates in all K-12 educational settings. Experience varied activities including videos, readings, audio recordings, interactive applications, and enhanced AI-powered activities for a personalized, engaging learning experience!

Course Outcomes:
- Investigate and apply strategies to create welcoming and inclusive classrooms for ELLs.
- Implement instructional supports and differentiation techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Identify and use classroom practices that encourage participation, confidence, and language growth for ELLs.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

16. [ENL] Data-Driven Decision Making

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Instructional decision-making hinges on variables that can change by the minute, the hour, and the student. The many forms that data take can inform rich instruction. It's all about driving the right data to the right instructional strategy. This course will focus on deep data digs, gaps analysis, and meeting the needs of all learners including English Language Learners (ELLs).

Course Objectives:
- Identify what it means to be "data-driven” with a focus on ELLs.
- Analyze multiple data sets to plan instructional strategies that include formative and summative assessments of ELLs.
- Use data to plan instruction for ELLs.
- Analyze effective classroom data practices.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

17. [ENL] Differentiating in Bilingual Classrooms (Grades 6-8)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Teaching and differentiating in bilingual classrooms require careful and flexible planning and creativity. Participants will invent and reinvent lessons using effective methods for differentiation, with a focus on English Language Learner (ELL) growth in Grades 6-8. Learning profiles, interest survey cognitive-friendly learning environments, tiered questioning and student "hooks" for rigorous learning application are some of the takeaways of this course.

Course Objectives:
- Create differentiated lessons for bilingual classrooms through design and strategy.
- Practice with the strategies that lead to effective and diverse learning environments.
- Plan flexibly using tools, resources, and new strategies to address the needs of diverse learners.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

18. [ENL] Differentiating in Bilingual Classrooms (Grades K-5)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Teaching and differentiating in bilingual classrooms require careful and flexible planning and creativity. Participants will invent and reinvent lessons using effective methods for differentiation, with a focus on English Language Learners' (ELLs') growth in Grades K-5. Learning profiles, interest surveys, cognitive-friendly learning environments, tiered questioning, and student "hooks" for rigorous learning applications are some of the takeaways of this course.

Course Objectives:
- Create differentiated lessons for bilingual classrooms through design and strategies.
- Practice with the strategies that lead to effective and diverse learning environments.
- Plan flexibly using tools, resources, and new strategies to address the needs of diverse learners.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

19. [ENL] Differentiating with Literature Circles (Grades K-8)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Literature circles with flexible grouping are a combination that works perfectly into a differentiated literacy curriculum for English Language Learners (ELLs). With a strong record of success, literature circles continue to meet the needs of all learners. Participants in this course will learn the strategies that make literature circles successful, and how to leverage them effectively for ELLs, small groups and learning centers. Tools for implementation and informal assessment include checklists, role rubrics and a host of multisensory differentiation ideas.

Course Objectives:
- Identify and develop the tools needed to effectively differentiate instruction for ELLs within the Literature Circle framework.
- Apply field-tested tools to successfully conduct literature circles that differentiate for ELLs.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

20. [ENL] Formative Assessment Practices (Grades K-5)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Assessment of learning or for learning? Balanced, summative interim and formative assessments will be evaluated for Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS) application in this course. Participants will understand how to effectively monitor English Language Learners' (ELLs') learning, structure requisite assessment criteria, and teach to support a rapid turnaround of results.

Course Objectives:
- Identify new assessment resources that enhance teaching and learning.
- Match grade-level assessment criteria to standards-aligned curriculum and instruction.
- Monitor student learning to move up individual student performance, focusing primarily on ELLs.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

21. [ENL] Inclusive Classrooms (Grades K-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Careful thought and planning can garner the best classroom management practices for inclusive classrooms. Participants in this course will learn how to create balanced classrooms and evaluate their utility in various settings and scenarios to include co-teaching and collaboration. The use of appropriate supports for English Language Learners (ELLs) will be practiced through various teaching approaches. Participants will glean useful learning strategies as they align with teaching of core content for inclusive settings.

Course Objectives:
- Plan and apply research-based strategies to classroom management practices in inclusive classroom settings.
- Identify the features of balanced classrooms and plan similarly using various teaching methods and models.
- Align management strategy with content goals based on industry best practices for inclusive K-5 settings focused on ELLs' growth.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

22. [ENL] Literacy Strategies for Tier II and III Learners (Grades 3-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Consistent use of reading and writing strategy across all content areas continues to turn around the language skills of English Language Learners (ELLs), particularly those who struggle. Participants will finish this course with a compendium of strategies and tools to aid ELLs and struggling learners, using researched and field-tested implementation ideas.

Course Objectives:
- Apply literacy strategies across all content areas to leverage with ENL academic success.
- Identify and apply multiple strategies that aid in the successful literacy effort of struggling learners and ELLs.
- Apply collaboration among multiple disciplines and plan to accommodate the needs of diverse learners.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

23. [ENL] Planning with Differentiation in Mind

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Planning with purpose leads to effective instruction. This course takes learners through a variety of planning processes that align closely to pre-established learning goals, objectives, state and national standards. In addition, working knowledge of current and best instructional planning design specific to English Language Learners (ELLs), along with the preparation that goes behind it, will highlight reflection and development. Participants will work new ideas into planning with specific purposes in mind.

Course Objectives:
- Develop understanding and knowledge of ELLs' needs.
- Plan instructional outcomes that move ELLs toward specific academic goals.
- Access appropriate planning resources.
- Develop utility with resources that aid in the planning of cohesive instruction with differentiation in mind for ELLs.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

24. [ENL] Research-Based Literacy Strategies

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Participants will be introduced to sound and scientific research as it promotes literacy across all content areas to help English Language Learners (ELLs) build foundational skills across reading, writing, speaking and listening. They'll learn the scaffolds behind them that aid students in the important transition process across all content areas. Participants completing this course will take away implementation tools that include graphic organizers, semantic maps, thinking aids, checklists, rubrics and more.

Course Objectives:
- Participants will apply scientific theory into classroom literacy strategy across specific content areas for ELLs.
- Participants will understand how to scaffold student progress.
- Import research-based literacy strategy into lessons for rigorous application and implementation.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

25. [ENL] Standards-Based Writing Strategies (Grades 6-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

With a focus on expository writing geared for English Language Learners (ELLs), participants will examine the Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS) writing and language standards for their application to content-specific writing genre within ENL instruction. In doing so, participants will level strategy and expectation with assignments as they align with state and national standards. Participants will learn to strategically scaffold in order to close grade-level achievement gaps while meeting the expectations for ELLs within the NGLS.

Course Outcomes:
- Integrate NGLS expectations as they apply to expository writing and ELLs.
- Apply new strategies to teaching ELLs while facilitating the writing process.
- Plan and scaffold differentiated writing tasks specific for ELLs.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

26. [ENL] Standards-Based Writing Strategies (Grades K-5)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

This course will take participants into deep realms of the developmental writing process. Participants will examine reading selection, questioning strategy, and resources for effective scaffolding and differentiation to meet the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs). Participants will learn about and become familiar with resources that support the different stages of writing development and how to analyze, evaluate, and plan for student needs.

Course Outcomes:
- Integrate Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS) expectations as they apply to expository writing and ELLs.
- Apply new strategies for teaching ELLs while facilitating the writing process.
- Plan and scaffold differentiated writing tasks for ELLs.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

27. [ENL] Teaching to Diversity (Grades 3-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2026)

Teaching cultural and linguistic diversity requires careful and flexible planning, creativity, and a teamed approach that involves parents and all educational stakeholders in order to develop students' language skills. Beginning with multiple, research-based strategies for multicultural environments, participants will develop their ability to analyze and plan with data to differentiate for multiple learner types and varying degrees of language support.

Course Objectives:
- Identify strategies that lead to effective and diverse learning environments in multicultural classrooms.
- Plan flexibly using tools, resources, and new strategy to address the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).
- Interpret and demonstrate understanding of the relevance of a properly structured cultural environment in meeting the diverse linguistic needs of students.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

28. [ENL] Teaching to Text Complexity, Grades 3-9

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Reading strategies will focus on skill and readability as participants are introduced to leveling systems that scaffold. Participants will be introduced to the scaffolding mechanisms needed to appropriately move up text complexity in multiple genres across all subject areas for English Language Learners (ELLs).

Course Objectives:
- Identify scaffolds for text complexity.
- Apply strategic planning for teaching text complexity to ELLs.
- Align student learning objectives to strategies that teach text complexity.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

29. [ENL] The Art of Differentiating Instruction

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

The art of differentiation happens through design, re-design, and flexible teaching. Participants in this course will reinvent lessons using research-based, effective methods for differentiation geared specifically for English Language Learners (ELLs). They'll have opportunities to re-purpose lesson plans, understand readiness versus ability, and capitalize on brain plasticity to engage students through intellect and creativity. Learning profiles, interest surveys, cognitive-friendly learning environments, tiered questioning and student "hooks" for rigorous learning application are some of the takeaways to this course.

Course Objectives:
- Create differentiated lessons focused on the language needs of ELLs.
- Design and apply strategies for mixed ability grouping and classroom environment.
- Apply online and print tools for differentiation focused on the needs of ELLs.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

30. [ENL] Tools and Practices for Monitoring Progress

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Through a tiered instructional framework, participants will be introduced to tools and research-based practices of effective progress monitoring at Tiers II and III of the Response to Intervention (RtI) framework with a focus on English Language Learners (ELLs). By evaluating and becoming knowledgeable about high quality, differentiated and scientifically based instructional practices, participants will learn how to scaffold learning strategies carefully and with increased intensity using the tools to meet the needs of ELLs at an assessed level of performance and rate of progress. Increased achievement and closed learning gaps are among the priorities when intervening strategically.

Course Objectives:
- Apply the tools of tiered instructional models to close achievement gaps for Tiers II and III ELLs.
- Design lesson plans with the assessment procedures needed to progress monitor effectively in order to deliver effective and timely interventions for RtI and ELLs.
- Analyze and apply various differentiated instructional techniques to scaffold and progress monitor.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

31. Building Reading Muscle (Grades 6-8)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Building reading muscle requires training, perseverance and constant progress monitoring. Participants will review intervention strategies that include timely response to an intervention focused on strength and strategy. Strategic and differentiated interventions reviewed and practiced will include cognitive questioning, vocabulary development, peer and teacher feedback, use of graphic organizers and reflective self-monitoring strategies as they apply to middle-level learners.

Course Objectives:
- Identify intervention strategies.
- Apply strategies to differentiate for reading and writing.
- Plan for implementation of vocabulary and questioning strategies that build reading muscle.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

32. Building Reading Muscle (Grades 9-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Building reading muscle requires training, perseverance, and constant progress monitoring. Participants will review intervention strategies that include timely response to an intervention focused on strength and strategy. Strategic and differentiated interventions reviewed and practiced will include cognitive questioning, vocabulary development, peer and teacher feedback, use of graphic organizers and reflective self-monitoring strategies as they apply to high school learners.

Course Outcomes:
- Identify intervention strategies.
- Apply strategies to differentiate for reading and writing.
- Plan for implementation of vocabulary and questioning strategies that build reading muscle.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

33. Building Reading Muscle (Grades P-5)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Building reading muscle requires training, perseverance and constant progress monitoring. Participants will review intervention strategies that include timely response to an intervention focused on strength and strategy. Strategic and differentiated interventions reviewed and practiced with will include cognitive questioning, vocabulary development, peer and teacher feedback, use of graphic organizers and reflective self-monitoring strategies as they apply to elementary learners.

Course Objectives:
- Identify intervention strategies.
- Apply strategies to differentiate for reading and writing.
- Plan for implementation of vocabulary and questioning strategies that build reading muscle.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

34. Co-teaching and Professional Collaboration

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Strong co-teaching relationships are the underpinnings for a seamless and manageable instructional environment. Planned and orchestrated instruction, the result of team effort, combined with a sound learning environment leverages students as equal partners in a winning educational pact. This course will prepare teachers to work collaboratively on mutual goals and student learning objectives in a team effort. The benefits of such effort are numerous and include: positive and scholarly collegial exchanges focused on student-centered goals and objectives, planned and orchestrated communication among each other and with students, and analysis and use of data to plan effective instruction.

Course Outcomes:
- Indicate the focus of a professional learning community and how it contributes to effective communication that results in higher understanding of student work.
- Incorporate the practice of focused warm feedback and non-focused warm feedback protocols.
- Select and use collaborative activities appropriate for working teacher teams.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

35. Literacy Strategies for STEM (Grades 6-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Transferring literacy skills to subjects outside of English Language Arts is easily achieved when instruction is strategy-driven, explicit and consistently applied across subject areas. In this course, participants will focus on informational text and non-fiction essay writing across multiple subject areas. By analyzing non-fiction reading and writing in science and technical subjects, participants will understand and be able to resource supportive strategy for the consistent threading across content areas, genres, and learning styles. Tools for implementation and scaffolding will be abundant.

Course Objectives:
- Learn and practice with research-based strategy for teaching and facilitating content-focused writing sessions in support of non-fiction text.
- Understanding of reading and writing genre as applied to specific science and technical disciplines.
- Facilitate comprehension and understanding through reading strategy and responsive writing.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

36. Literacy Strategies for STEM (Grades K-5)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Transferring literacy skills to subjects outside of English Language Arts is easily achieved when instruction is strategy-driven, explicit and consistently applied across subject areas. In this course, participants will focus on informational text and non-fiction writing across multiple subject areas. By analyzing non-fiction reading and writing in science and technical subjects, participants will understand and be able to resource supportive strategy for the consistent threading across grade-level content areas, genres, and learning styles. Tools for implementation and scaffolding will be abundant.

Course Objectives:
- Learn and practice with research-based strategy for teaching and facilitating content-focused writing sessions in support of non-fiction text.
- Understanding of reading and writing genres applied to specific science and technical disciplines.
- Facilitate comprehension and understanding through reading strategy and responsive writing.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

37. Motivating and Engaging 21st Century Adolescents (Grades 6-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

What are the classroom conditions that motivate and engage our 21st century learners? What are the assignments that cultivate curiosity and foster collaborative peer relationships? This course examines the research that supports engaging classroom talk, questioning and self-expression through strategy, technology and effective teacher facilitation. Participants will leave this course with multiple resources to aid in motivating and engaging the 21st century adolescent learners in their classrooms.

Course Objectives:
- Understand the classroom conditions and tools necessary for 21st century learners to become motivated and engaged.
- Analyze tasks and assignments that incorporate evidence-based, hybrid methods of teaching and learning.
- Plan with strategies and tools that facilitate a motivating curriculum.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

38. Purposeful Planning

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Planning with purpose leads to effective instruction. This course takes learners through a variety of planning processes that align closely to pre-established learning goals, objectives, and state and national standards. In addition, working knowledge of current best instructional design and preparation will highlight the relevance of reflection as it enriches comprehensive lesson development. Participants will work new ideas into planning with specific purposes and ends in mind as they work out of and into the Marzano (2001) Nine Categories of Instructional Planning.

Course Outcomes:
- Identify content and pedagogy that differentiates for a variety of student needs.
- Apply working knowledge of high instructional outcomes and how to plan for them through coherent instructional design.
- Develop utility with planning resources that aid in the lesson and content development.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

39. Research-Based Assessment Practices for Special Needs Students (Grades 3-8)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Practical and authentic assessment methods that have a strong research-base will be the central feature of this course in evaluating the needs of exceptional students. Informal and teacher-developed assessment techniques will invoke best practices using technology, smart classroom strategy, and through smart curriculum design. Formal, informal assessments and other data will include observation and anecdotal note-taking (kid-watching), SLOs, IEP goals, behavioral assessment, criterion-referenced assessments, standardized and performance-based assessments, and learning style inventories. Data gleaned of these assessments will be used to differentiate while aligning best practices with student needs.

Course Objectives:
- Evaluate the needs of special needs students to align best instructional strategy to those needs
- Incorporate and plan with research-based assessments that aid in determining the learning needs and language readiness of special needs students.
- Apply research-based strategy to instruction and intervention to meet the needs of learners.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

40. Standards-Based Formative Assessment (Grades 6-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Assessment of learning or for learning? Balanced, summative interim and formative assessments will be evaluated for Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS) application in this course. Participants will understand how to effectively monitor student learning, structure requisite assessment criteria, and teach to support a rapid turnaround of results.

Course Objectives:
- Apply research skills needed to identify appropriate assessment resources.
- Match grade-level assessment criteria to standards-aligned curriculum and instruction.
- Identify progress monitoring tools that aid in moving up individual student achievement.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

41. Standards-Based Formative Assessment (Grades K-5)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Assessment of learning or for learning? Balanced, summative interim and formative assessments will be evaluated for Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS) application in this course. Participants will understand how to effectively monitor student learning, structure requisite assessment criteria, and teach to support a rapid turnaround of results.

Course Objectives:
- Extend the research skills needed to seek out assessment resources that improve teaching and learning.
- Match grade-level assessment criteria to standards-aligned curriculum and instruction.
- Use tools to monitor student learning to improve individual student performance.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

42. Teaching to Text Complexity

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Reading strategies will focus on skill and readability as participants are introduced to leveling systems that scaffold. Participants will be introduced to the scaffolding mechanisms needed to appropriately move up text complexity in multiple genres across all subject areas.

Course Objectives:
- Scaffold and teach strategies for text complexity.
- Develop and improve the ability to plan strategically for teaching text complexity.
- Align student-learning objectives to strategy that teaches text complexity.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

43. Working the Brain Into Teaching and Learning

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Using assessment criteria to drive instruction requires the use of reliable data. Teachers that are actively and systematically use this data can understand student performance and thus leverage it best for effective progress monitoring. Participants will be introduced to multiple assessments that include feedback models and other formative methods that feed instructional decisions. Participants will learn to find and use this data effectively to make informed instructional decisions.

Course Objectives:
- Identify the practices and conditions needed to establish cognitive-friendly learning environments.
- Establish cognitive-friendly learning environments.
- Plan and facilitate retention and cognition among students through motivation and engagement.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

44. Writing Strategies for All Content Areas

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ENL PLUS Program

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 15, 2027)

Focused exclusively on sound and research-based writing strategy, participants will be introduced to research as it promotes writing strategy across all content areas. They'll learn the scaffolds behind them that aid students in the important transition process across all other content areas. Intentional, consistent and rigorous teaching of reading and writing strategy as it continues to improve student achievement will engage the 90/90/90 principled approach.

Course Objectives:
- Analyze genre as it applies to specific content areas and teaching objectives.
- Acquire and demonstrate the use of new resources to teach genre-specific fiction and non-fiction writing
- Apply and defend the use of new strategies and resources to the teaching of writing across multiple subject areas.

IMPORTANT:
**All participants must register in Frontline AND in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS).**
Please contact your district or building administrator to get the unique Buzz URL (link) and access code for your building and the course code for this course.

Here are the three steps to complete the ENL PLUS course:
1. Enroll in the course here on Frontline (MLP).
2. Access and complete the course in the Buzz LMS by June 15, 2027.
3. Receive the CTLE certificate through Frontline (MLP). For more details on this step, visit https://www.nassauboces.org/enlplus.

For Buzz LMS technical support, please contact jsanfilippo@nasboces.org.

45. WIDA ACCESS and NYSED's Academic & Linguistic Demands (ALDs) Hempstead UFSD ONLY

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ACCESS

Audience: ENL Staff Members and Interventionists (Hempstead UFSD)

Dates: 9/10/2026

Location: Portable K

Starting Soon

**WIDA and NYSED will provide access to WIDA ACCESS training resources. See https://wida.wisc.edu/about/consortium/ny.**

As New York transitions to WIDA ACCESS assessments as the English language proficiency assessments, districts may have questions about aligning instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs). New York will not adopt the WIDA ELD Standards Framework. NYSED's Academic and Linguistic Demands: Creating Access to the Next Generation Learning Standards in English Language Arts for Linguistically Diverse Learners (ALDs) remains the framework for planning, standards alignment, and supporting ELLs, including ELLs with disabilities.

This full-day session provides an overview of the ALDs. Participants will explore how the ALDs support instructional planning and language development across content areas for ELLs. The session will also highlight the CR-S Education considerations and strategies embedded within the ALDs to promote equitable access and meaningful learning experiences for all students.

Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of the ALDs and their application in designing instruction that supports language development and grade-level learning and promotes progress in student learning and achievement.

**Please bring your own device to access the ALDs online.**

Portrait Attribute(s): Academically Prepared, Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator, Global Citizen

Please Note Cancellation Policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this time frame, the participant/district will be billed.

46. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Virtual- Zoom

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 9/10/2026

Location: Virtual- Zoom

Starting Soon

The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers and principals be re-certified each year. This re-certification workshop for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on APPR/STEPS regulations. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences. Participants will also discuss how to implement systemic change in instructional practices using Webb's Depth of Knowledge as an example.

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

47. PowerUp - College Application Best Practices

Program: Curriculum and Instruction Guidance Services- Naviance Support

Location: Nassau BOCES - Health and Allied Services - Virtual (Garden City, NY) - Zoom

Dates: 9/10/2026

Location: Zoom

Starting Soon

Overview of eDocs process How to best prepare your school for the college application timeline 1. School Profile 2. School Information form 3. Transcripts Uploads 4. eDocs Bulk Manager 5. Multiple Transcript Manager Configuration for students 1. Ensure CA matching is turned on 2. Ensure Request teacher letter of recommendations is turned on 3. Ensure Student permissions for colleges sections are appropriately configured Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/260761994729251?p=2Zo7mqpP9UL9iMb2zN Meeting ID: 260 761 994 729 251 Passcode: jj2xx6Hy

48. PowerSchool - PS101 for Administrators

Program: Student Management Services: PowerSchool

Location: Webinar (x, x)

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 9/14/2026

Starting Soon

Explore common PowerSchool SIS tasks, run reports, and use group actions. Learn how to navigate PowerSchool SIS and perform basic functions.

49. Nassau BOCES Mental Health Consortium Kick Off Meeting 2026-2027 School Year

Program: Mental Health Services MHC member districts ONLY

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR123

Audience: all

Dates: 9/15/2026

Location: CR123

Starting Soon

During this meeting, we will provide an overview of upcoming programs, services, new partnerships, pilot initiatives, and important information for the 2026-2027 school year. We are also excited to welcome Smile Stories: The Movement, the organization behind PS I Love You Day. Their presentation will highlight how kindness, connection, and positivity can transform school communities. Learn about their inspiring mission to spread smiles, spark hope, and create meaningful opportunities for students and staff to build stronger, more compassionate school cultures.

50. New Librarian Workshop

Program: Nassau BOCES School Library Services

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 2

Audience: Librarians, Media Specialists

Dates: 9/15/2026

Location: Learning Studio 2

Starting Soon

The New Librarian Workshop is for school librarians that are new to their position. This session will focus on the functions of SLS and the role of school librarians. Some of the topics will include:
* The School Librarian's role and how NBSLS supports school library programs in our region
* School library procedures
* Requesting an interlibrary loan
* Free databases offered through NBSLS and NOVELny
* Professional development opportunities
* The SLS Liaisons and their role

51. Discover the Benefits of Frontline Education's Collaboration Portal

Program: Data and Management Services: Frontline IEP

Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom link will be sent prior to the event

Audience: Districts who are not yet familiar with Frontline Education's Collaboration Portal

Dates: 9/15/2026

Location: Zoom link will be sent prior to the event

NewStarting Soon

Curious about Frontline Education's Collaboration Portal? Join us for a 30-minute virtual Zoom session where we will showcase the portal's key features and demonstrate how it can enhance communication and collaboration with parents/guardians across your district. If you would like to explore the portal further, contact us to schedule a customized training tailored to your district's goals and needs.

52. ADDENDUM ONLY NEW UPDATED 2026 SYLLABUS WORKSHOP - Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment - VIRTUAL-VIA ZOOM

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Child Abuse - CoSer 507.530

Dates: 9/15/2026

Location: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

Starting Soon

Second Update to Mandated Reporter Training - Addendum:

This 15-minute workshop includes protocols and guidance on identifying abused or maltreated children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, fulfilling the additional training requirement for previous participants who completed the New York State Mandated Reporter Training with Nassau BOCES between 11/1/2022 and 8/31/2025.

You will receive a Zoom link from the administrator a day prior to the workshop.
Please enter the virtual room with your first and last name and have microphone and video access for the entire presentation.

If you need accessibility accommodations, please email Mike Puglissi, mpuglissi@nasboces.org, upon registering.

If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

53. NEW UPDATED 2026 SYLLABUS WORKSHOP - Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment - VIRTUAL-VIA ZOOM

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Child Abuse - CoSer 507.530

Dates: 9/15/2026

Location: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

Starting Soon

Anyone applying for a provisional or permanent certificate or license (valid for administrative, supervisory, school or classroom teaching service) must complete two hours of course work or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. This course includes the topics of the role of the reporter, definition of abuse, indicators of abuse, and follow-up steps. Upon completion, your Child Abuse Certification will be uploaded to your TEACH account.

Please have microphone and video access for the entire presentation.
Please enter the virtual room with your first and last name.
If you need accessibility accommodations, please email Michael Puglissi, mpuglissi@nasboces.org, upon registering.

If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

54. Infinite Campus - Attendance Tools

Program: Student Management Services: Infinite Campus

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 1

Audience: All Clericals and Admins

Dates: 9/16/2026

Location: Learning Studio 1

An overview of the Attendance module tools including entering attendance for teachers, modifying individual student attendance, using the Attendance Wizard, and running attendance reports. Users will also learn how to create attendance letters based on various criteria.

55. ONGOING IMPLEMENTATION PRICING: The Writing Revolution Microcredential Guided Cohort

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2

Audience: Grades 3–12 teachers, literacy leaders, instructional coaches, and educators interested in strengthening writing instruction through The Writing Revolution framework.

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 12/3/2026

Location: LS 2

Closed

In partnership with The Writing Revolution, Nassau BOCES is excited to offer a special guided microcredential cohort for educators interested in deepening their understanding of writing instruction through a supported professional learning experience.

Participants will move through the newly released self-paced Writing Revolution micro-credential course together in preparation for the final assessment needed to earn their TWR Microcredential Badge. This special cohort model combines the flexibility of self-paced learning with the added benefit of completing the experience alongside fellow educators through four in-person facilitated sessions led by Diana Beltrani, Program Coordinator for Literacy at Nassau BOCES.

As part of this opportunity, participants will receive access to The Writing Revolution self-paced course, MyTWRTools for one year, and the microcredential assessment opportunity, along with exclusive discounted pricing secured through Nassau BOCES.

Space is limited.

Please note:

Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

For districts and participants outside of Nassau County, please use the credit card option for district payment when possible.

56. SchoolTool - Basic Navigation Workshop

Program: Student Management Services : schooltool

Location: Webinar (x, x) - Webinar

Audience: New Staff

Dates: 9/16/2026

Location: Webinar

Learn how to navigate and search in SchoolTool.

57. The Writing Revolution Microcredential Guided Cohort

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2

Audience: Grades 3–12 teachers, literacy leaders, instructional coaches, and educators interested in strengthening writing instruction through The Writing Revolution framework.

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 12/3/2026

Location: LS 2

Closed

58. Project ECHO - Neuropsych, Psychiatry and Developmental Pediatrics - Northwell Partners ONLY

Program: Mental Health Services - Northwell District PD

Audience: Northwell Health Behavioral Clinic Members

Dates: 9/16/2026

Location: Zoom

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. 1 CEU Credits

59. Dignity Act Coordinator Training: Comprehensive Full Day

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2

Audience: Dignity Act (DASA) Coordinators, Building and District Leaders

Dates: 9/17/2026

Location: LS 2

Join us for a comprehensive full-day workshop designed for new Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Coordinators, as well as school professionals seeking a deeper understanding of both the technical requirements and adaptive skills essential for effectively managing incident reporting. Together, we will explore the key components of Dignity Act implementation and walk step by step through core responsibilities of the Dignity Act Coordinator, using real examples and common situations to help participants feel more confident in their role. Emphasis will be on building consistency, clarity, and confidence in day-to-day practice. Participants will walk away with a wealth of resources tailored specifically for building-level Dignity Act Coordinators, empowering them to make a tangible difference in their schools and uphold the dignity of every student.
Instructor: Gina Faust

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

60. Literacy Leadership Series with The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1, 2, 3

Audience: Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Principals, APs, Coaches

Dates: 9/17/2026 to 4/12/2027

Location: CR 1, 2, 3

Each and every day, the work of teaching children to read and write is both urgent and joyful. But those of us who lead this work-who guide and grow the teachers who guide and grow our readers and writers-need places to come together. We need to study alongside colleagues who share our vision, to wrestle with challenges, to celebrate progress, and to imagine what's possible.

This series of Literacy Leadership workshops is designed for just that purpose. Across the 2026-2027 school year, literacy leaders from across Long Island will gather to build a shared vision for powerful, equitable reading, writing, and phonics instruction.

Led by The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower, each session will blend big-picture thinking with the kinds of nitty-gritty practical tools that you can bring back to your schools right away. Together, we'll study research, analyze student work, rehearse coaching moves, and plan for meaningful professional learning experiences in your districts.

Most of all, this series will offer a community of thought partners-fellow leaders who believe, as you do, in the transformative power of literacy.

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

61. Humanizing Substance Use: Empowering School Based Professionals to Serve and Conduits of Hope - Northwell Partners ONLY

Program: Mental Health Services - Northwell District PD

Audience: Northwell Health Behavioral Clinic Members

Dates: 9/17/2026

Location: Zoom

This CEU course offers school-based professionals a critical understanding of the barriers to effectively addressing adolescent substance use in schools. Learn practical strategies to destigmatize these conversations, empower staff, and foster a connected school environment that supports proactive prevention and student well-being. 1.5 CEU Credits

62. Selective Mutism - Northwell Partners ONLY

Program: Mental Health Services - Northwell District PD

Audience: Northwell Health Behavioral Clinic Members

Dates: 9/17/2026

Location: Zoom

This session will provide educators and school mental health staff with a comprehensive understanding of selective mutism, a complex anxiety disorder that affects a child's ability to speak in certain social situations. Learn practical strategies to support students with selective mutism in the classroom and facilitate their communication and social engagement. 1.5 CEU Credits

63. Suicide Risk Assessment - Northwell Partners ONLY

Program: Mental Health Services - Northwell District PD

Audience: Northwell Health Behavioral Clinic Members

Dates: 9/17/2026

Location: Zoom

This critical session will equip school mental health staff with the knowledge and skills to conduct thorough suicide risk assessments. Learn to identify warning signs, assess risk factors and protective factors, and implement appropriate interventions and safety planning strategies to support students in crisis. 1.5 CEU Credits

64. NASTECH Monthly Meeting - September

Program: NASTECH

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Conference Room 1, 2 and 3

Dates: 9/17/2026

Location: Conference Room 1, 2 and 3

NASTECH Monthly Meeting - September

65. Virtual Math Specialist Collegial Circle - 9 Session Series

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)

Audience: Teachers, Coaches, Specialists

Dates: 9/18/2026 to 6/11/2027

Join fellow math teachers from across Long Island in a nine-session Collegial Circle Series designed to support and inspire your work in the classroom. Connect with peers who are passionate about improving math teaching and learning in their schools, and come ready to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore new strategies together.

Each one-hour virtual session provides a welcoming space for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and collaboration with colleagues from other districts. Grounded in the belief that we grow through shared learning, this series offers opportunities to deepen your teaching practice, gain fresh perspectives, and work together toward stronger, more effective math instruction for all students.

Each meeting's agenda is shaped by the interests and needs of participants, with a brief survey sent the week before to gather input and guide our conversation.
Registration on Frontline will register you to attend all 9 sessions. Upon registration and prior to the inaugural meeting, you will receive a calendar of events with Zoom & survey links.
Please register in Zoom with the same email address that was used to register on Frontline.

Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

66. Before They Log In: Freckle Dashboard Essentials

Program: Data and Management Services: Renaissance Learning (Star, Freckle, or myON)

Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom

Dates: 9/18/2026

Location: Zoom

Before They Log In: Freckle Dashboard Essentials Make the most of Freckle from day one! In this 30-minute mini workshop, participants will explore the essential features of the Freckle Teacher Dashboard and learn how to set students up for success before they ever log in.

67. VIRTUAL Certification in the Needs of Students with Autism

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Autism - CoSer 507.530

Audience: Special Education Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 9/21/2026

Location: VIRTUAL

Please check your email the morning of the start date of the training. You will receive an email from MPuglissi@nasboces.org with instructions on how to proceed with the 3-hour virtual training. You can do this at your leisure, and you will have about two weeks to complete this.

Topics covered will include Definitions, Etiology and Prevalence, Characteristics, Evidence Based Instructional Methods/Interventions for Teaching Students with ASDs, Behavior Management and Positive Behavioral Supports, Effective Collaboration, Resources and Supports. Upon completion, participants will receive The State Education Department Certification of Completion in Training in the Needs of Students with Autism and it will be uploaded to your TEACH account.

If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

If you need assistance, please email Mike Puglissi, MPuglissi@nasboces.org

68. VIRTUAL DASA Certification Training: SIX Hour Course in Harassment, Bullying, Cyber bullying and Discrimination in Schools (BLENDED COURSE)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: DASA - CoSer 507.530

Dates: 9/21/2026 to 10/7/2026

Location: VIRTUAL-VIA ZOOM-LIVE

Please check your email the day before Part-1 is due to begin (start date). You will receive an email from MPuglissi@nasboces.org with instructions on how to login to Buzz to begin Part-1: 3-hour virtual training. The online portion must be completed before attending Part-2 face-to-face session (virtual via zoom-live).

Please note that you must spend 180 minutes on Part-1 and your score cannot be anything lower than a 70 or else you must retake Part-1 before moving onto Part-2. Participants will:

Understand rational for key components and definitions in the Dignity for All Students Act

Understand diversity and examine personal biases.

Develop sensitivity to the experiences of specific student populations.

Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement.

Learn intervention and prevention strategies including how to interact with families.

Part-1 must be successfully completed one week prior to the start of Part 2 (end date). Upon completion, your DASA Certification will be uploaded to NYS and appear on your TEACH account. Please have microphone and video access for the entire presentation. Please enter the virtual room with your first and last name. If you need accessibility accommodations, please email Mike Puglissi, mpuglissi@nasboces.org, upon registering.

Please note:
Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

69. Naviance Learning & Professional Development User Group - Nassau and Suffolk BOCES

Program: Curriculum and Instruction Guidance Services- Naviance Support

Location: Western Suffolk BOCES - WSB Conference Center (Wheatley Heights, NY) - Zoom[map]

Dates: 9/22/2026

Location: Zoom

Join Nassau & Suffolk BOCES and the NY PowerSchool team for an in person learning and professional development opportunity focusing on Naviance. Sessions will include new features, best practices for back to school, platform configuration, data insights tips and tricks. - Get all your questions answered from the experts. - Network with other users in lower NYS - Learn how to access free help and resources in PowerSchool Community

70. New Secondary Administrator Collegial Circle: Supporting and Empowering Emerging School Leaders

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2

Audience: New Secondary School and District Administrators

Dates: 9/22/2026 to 3/16/2027

Location: LS2

The New Secondary Administrator Collegial Circle is designed to provide new school leaders with a collaborative and supportive professional learning community focused on leadership development, instructional excellence, and navigating challenges throughout the school year. This collegial circle creates a space where administrators can connect with peers, reflect on leadership experiences, strengthen decision-making skills, and build confidence in their evolving leadership roles. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions with fellow administrators and experienced educational leaders while exploring practical strategies to support students, staff, families, and school communities.Through this collegial circle, participants will:

Build a strong professional network with fellow secondary administrators

Engage in reflective discussions focused on challenges of leadership

Explore research-based leadership practices and innovative approaches

Strengthen instructional leadership and school culture practices

Collaborate on problem-solving and decision-making strategies

Share resources, experiences, and successful leadership practices

Develop confidence in navigating the complexities of school leadership

Celebrate successes while identifying opportunities for continued growth
Instructor: Sharon Lasher

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

71. Frontline IEP: EI to CPSE Transitions with Lorraine Thompson

Program: Data and Management Services: Frontline IEP

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1,2,3

Dates: 9/22/2026

Location: CR 1,2,3

Join Lorraine Thompson for a brief overview of the EI to CPSE transition process, including key timelines, compliance requirements, and best practices for supporting children and families. The session will also cover essential state reporting requirements to help ensure accurate documentation and compliance. Ideal for CPSE staff, administrators, and service providers involved in preschool special education processes.

72. What's New in Seesaw 2026

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Instructional Software Support

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS3

Dates: 9/22/2026

Location: LS3

Join us at Nassau BOCES for an interactive professional learning session led by a Seesaw Expert to explore the latest Seesaw updates and new features.

This interactive training empowers educators to transform their daily instruction through the latest Seesaw advancements. Together, we will explore how to integrate these new capabilities to foster a more student-centered and efficient classroom environment.

During this session, we will dive into the newest Seesaw features and explore how to integrate innovative technology into daily practice. Educators will get a first-hand look at powerful new tools designed to spark student engagement and streamline teacher workflows.

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore New AI Tools: Learn how to leverage integrated Seesaw AI to save prep time and differentiate instruction instantly.

• Discover Library Updates: Explore the latest Seesaw Library enhancements to easily find and assign high-quality, standards-aligned content.

• Foster Joyful Learning: Discover platform improvements that help create student-centered, impactful classroom experiences.

• Utilize Data-Driven Insights: Master enhanced reporting tools to better understand student growth and inform your teaching strategies.

Food will be provided, if you have any dietary restrictions, please reach out to Mia Leonard (mia@seesaw.me)

73. Frontline IEP: CPSE to CSE Transitions with Lorraine Thompson
Program: Data and Management Services: Frontline IEP
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1,2,3
Dates: 9/22/2026
Location: CR 1,2,3

Join Lorraine Thompson for a focused review of the transition from CPSE to CSE, including key timelines, eligibility considerations, and compliance requirements. The session will also cover important documentation and state reporting considerations to support a smooth transition into school-age special education services. Ideal for: CPSE and CSE chairpersons, school psychologists, special education administrators, and staff responsible for coordinating school-age transition planning and compliance.

Hours: 2
Enrolled: 15/50
Wait: 0/10

74. Advanced RTI/MTSS Implementation Workshop Series: (5 Sessions)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - LS3
Audience: Teachers and Administrators
Dates: 9/23/2026 to 3/16/2027
Location: LS3

This advanced-level workshop is designed for educators, instructional leaders, and district administrators who have foundational knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI) or Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and are ready to move from understanding to high impact implementation. Building on the core components from prior sessions, this series focuses on deepening practice, strengthening systems and ensuring sustainable, equitable outcomes for all students.

Participants will engage in applied learning experiences, analyze real-world case studies, and refine systems that align with evidence-based practices. Emphasis will be placed on coherence across tiers, data-driven decision making, and embedded supports into daily practice.

Instructor: Dr. Anne Rullan

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 9
Enrolled: 16/25
Wait: 0/0

75. Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Chemistry NYSSLS
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-B[map]
Audience: Chemistry teachers and science leaders
Dates: 9/23/2026
Location: LL-B

This workshop is designed to support Chemistry teachers in understanding and applying the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) to develop coherent, engaging, and standards-aligned chemistry curricula.

The primary goals of the workshop are to:

1. Help educators unpack the NYSSLS, focusing on their structure and intent
2. Equip teachers with tools to identify key disciplinary core ideas (DCIs), science and engineering practices (SEPs), and crosscutting concepts (CCCs)
3. Closely examine the Chemistry NYSSLS (What's In and What's Out?)
4. Foster collaboration and resource sharing

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

-Deconstruct NYSSLS Performance Expectations for Chemistry
-Confidently use NYSSLS as a framework for instructional decision-making

Participants will receive access to a shared online folder with collaborative resources. Participants should bring a charged laptop and a willingness to constructively collaborate.

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 0/30
Wait: 0/0

76. New Elementary Administrator Collegial Circle: Supporting and Empowering Emerging School Leaders
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2 (LS3 on 12/11/2026)
Audience: New Elementary School and District Administrators
Dates: 9/23/2026 to 5/3/2027
Location: LS2 (LS3 on 12/11/2026)

The New Elementary Administrator Collegial Circle is designed to provide new school leaders with a collaborative and supportive professional learning community focused on leadership development, instructional excellence, and navigating challenges throughout the school year. This collegial circle creates a space where administrators can connect with peers, reflect on leadership experiences, strengthen decision-making skills, and build confidence in their evolving leadership roles. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions with fellow administrators and experienced educational leaders while exploring practical strategies to support students, staff, families, and school communities.Through this collegial circle, participants will:
Build a strong professional network with fellow elementary administrators
Engage in reflective discussions focused on challenges of leadership
Explore research-based leadership practices and innovative approaches
Strengthen instructional leadership and school culture practices
Collaborate on problem-solving and decision-making strategies
Share resources, experiences, and successful leadership practices
Develop confidence in navigating the complexities of school leadership
Celebrate successes while identifying opportunities for continued growth
Instructor: Gina Faust

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 12
Enrolled: 7/30
Wait: 0/0

77. SchoolTool - Gradebook Workshop
Program: Student Management Services : schooltool
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 1
Audience: Administrators and Lead Teachers
Dates: 9/23/2026
Location: Learning Studio 1

Learn all about SchoolTool's Gradebook

Credits: 2
Hours: 2
Enrolled: 1/20
Wait: 0/0

78. SEL Vendor Overview: Schoolbeat
Program: Mental Health Services MHC member districts ONLY
Dates: 9/23/2026
Location: Virtual

Join us to learn about Schoolbeat!

Schoolbeat is a K-12 social-emotional learning platform that gives schools everything they need in one place -- ready-to-teach SEL curriculum, daily wellness check-ins, and universal screeners that surface how students are really doing. It's designed so teachers can deliver high-quality SEL without any extra planning, and school leaders get the data they need to support every student.

Zoom link will be provided prior to event.

Hours: 1
Enrolled: 2/30
Wait: 0/0

79. **Virtual** CTE Collegial Circle - 6 Session Series
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Virtual Zoom
Audience: Coaches, Chairpersons, Directors, Coordinators, Teachers
Dates: 9/23/2026 to 5/5/2027
Location: Virtual Zoom

Connect with fellow Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators in this engaging virtual collegial circle designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Participants will explore current trends, share effective instructional practices, discuss workforce readiness skills, and exchange resources that support student success across CTE pathways. Through meaningful dialogue and networking, educators will gain practical strategies to enhance teaching and learning while building a supportive professional community. Connections to Portrait of a Graduate attributes will be embedded in the conversations.

Each one-hour virtual session offers a lively, supportive space for meaningful conversation, reflection, and cross-district collaboration. Rooted in the belief that shared learning drives innovation and strengthens leadership, this series invites participants to explore what it means to lead with purpose, coach with clarity, and build a shared vision for that improves outcomes for all students. Each meeting's agenda is shaped by the interests and needs of participants.

Registration on Frontline will register you to attend all 6 sessions. Upon registration and prior to the inaugural meeting, you will receive a calendar of events with Zoom links. Please register in Zoom with the same email address that was used to register on Frontline.

Instructor: Marsha Iverson

Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 6/30
Wait: 0/0

80. Finding the Magic in Education: A MagicSchool AI Lunch & Learn
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Instructional Software Support
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS1
Audience: Curriculum coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Building and district administrators, Technology directors, And Teachers
Dates: 9/23/2026
Location: LS1
Closed

Join MagicSchool AI and fellow Long Island district leaders and educators for an afternoon of learning, connection, and hands-on exploration - designed specifically for the educators and instructional leaders shaping how AI gets used in Nassau and Suffolk County schools.

As New York districts navigate the NYSED AI guidance landscape, set back-to-school goals, and ask hard questions about how to implement AI responsibly, this event gives you something better than a product demo: real stories from districts doing this work, the newest tools built for the classroom, and time to get your hands on the platform alongside your colleagues.

What to Expect:

• New for 2025-26: What's Fresh in MagicSchool - A focused look at the latest features built with K-12 educators in mind - from updated tools for differentiation and formative assessment to new supports for IEP documentation, co-planning, and multilingual learners. Built for what NY teachers are actually facing this fall.

• District Spotlights: What Implementation Actually Looks Like - Hear directly from Long Island and New York districts that are embedding MagicSchool into their instructional practice. How did they roll it out? What does teacher adoption look like? How are administrators making sense of it? No polished sales stories - real implementation, real lessons learned.

Bring a laptop. This is not a passive session. You'll work through the platform with your own students, your own content, your own challenges in mind - and leave with tools you can use Monday morning.

This is a BOCES-supported professional learning opportunity - bring your questions, bring a colleague, and leave with a clearer picture of what purposeful AI integration looks like for New York students.

Lunch will be provided for dietary concerns please reach out to Phil@magicschool.ai

Hours: 3
Enrolled: 20/20
Wait: 0/0

81. Before They Log In: Freckle Dashboard Essentials
Program: Data and Management Services: Renaissance Learning (Star, Freckle, or myON)
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom
Dates: 9/24/2026
Location: Zoom

Before They Log In: Freckle Dashboard Essentials Make the most of Freckle from day one! In this 30-minute mini workshop, participants will explore the essential features of the Freckle Teacher Dashboard and learn how to set students up for success before they ever log in.

Hours: 0.5
Enrolled: 1/20
Wait: 0/5

82. **Virtual** Social Studies Collegial Circle (for Nassau Districts)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)
Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator
Dates: 9/24/2026 to 6/17/2027

Nassau BOCES is joining, once again, with Western Suffolk to offer monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators and coordinators to connect, share resources, and discuss important issues in the field. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for participants, providing valuable opportunities to hear perspectives from districts across Long Island, collaborate with colleagues facing similar challenges, and gain insight into practices and initiatives happening throughout the region no matter where you are on the Island.

All meetings will be held virtually from 9am-10am.

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 8
Enrolled: 26/50
Wait: 0/0

83. Data Wise Course - September - Session 2
Program: Data and Management Services: Instructional Data Warehouse
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Dates: 9/24/2026
Location: LS2

This professional development course, led by a team of Nassau BOCES trainers, will engage school-based teams of three or four educators in learning the Data Wise approach to instructional data use. Through this experience, participants will gain hands-on experience in working with their data team to cultivate the "habits of mind" that can improve the effectiveness of teams and foster a supportive culture of continuous improvement.

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 17/20
Wait: 0/0

84. Dignity Act (DASA) Coordinator Refresher Training (Virtual)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Virtual Zoom Invite
Audience: DASA Coordinators, School and District Leaders
Dates: 9/24/2026
Location: Virtual Zoom Invite

This half-day virtual refresher is designed for Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Coordinators and school professionals who want to strengthen and streamline their approach to DIgnity Act implementation practices. The session provides a focused review of key Dignity Act expectations and practical updates to support consistent, effective implementation. Participants will revisit core responsibilities while reinforcing clear, efficient practices for receiving, documenting, and responding to DASA reports. We will also explore real world application strategies and share effective approaches for improving consistency, communication, and follow-through in day-to-day work. Participants will leave with renewed clarity, practical tools, and updated strategies to support their role and continue fostering safe, respectful, and supportive school environments.
Instructor: Gina Faust

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 3
Enrolled: 11/30
Wait: 0/0

85. NYSED Biology Investigations Refresher: Building Student Skills and Maximizing Student Agency
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A[map]
Audience: Biology Teachers, Science Administrators
Dates: 9/24/2026
Location: LL-A

Are you and your students still navigating the required investigations? This workshop serves as a refresher for the three mandated NYSED Biology Investigations, focusing on student-centered learning and the most challenging components for classroom management. We will address how to shift to student-centered implementation with minimal teacher support and develop prompts that encourage students to test solutions.

The investigations assess performance expectations that cannot be evaluated on the Regents exam - planning investigations, using models to explain phenomena, and comparing gene frequencies with and without selection factors. Gaps in students' prior skill mastery have added to these challenges. Activities to develop prerequisite skills will be provided.

Bring your questions and challenges - participants will collaborate and share management tips that worked with their students.

Included will be:

1. Hands-on opportunity to work on components of the Investigations.
2. Review the student activities provided with assessments to build necessary skills before the Investigation.
3. Discuss methods to accommodate the diverse capacities of your students.
4. Highlight the three-dimensional aspects embedded in the investigations.
5. Shift to student-centered learning with less teacher-directed management.

*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 device to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant is unable to attend a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 3/30
Wait: 0/0

86. **Virtual** English Collegial Circle (for Nassau Districts)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)
Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator
Dates: 9/24/2026 to 6/17/2027

Nassau BOCES is joining, once again, with Western Suffolk to offer monthly English Collegial Circles for administrators and coordinators to connect, share resources, and discuss important issues in the field. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for participants, providing valuable opportunities to hear perspectives from districts across Long Island, collaborate with colleagues facing similar challenges, and gain insight into practices and initiatives happening throughout the region no matter where you are on the Island.

All meetings will be held virtually from 10am-11am.

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 9
Enrolled: 32/50
Wait: 0/0

87. DPSS Snacks and Solutions: SysCloud
Program: Data Privacy & Security Services
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 3
Dates: 9/24/2026
Location: Learning Studio 3
New

Learn how SysCloud helps K-12 school districts and SLED (State, Local, Education) organizations protect their Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environments through a single, easy-to-use platform for backup, security, compliance, and student safety.

Hours: 1.5
Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/0

88. Creating Suicide Safety in Schools (CEU)
Program: Mental Health Services MHC member districts ONLY
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1,2,3
Dates: 9/25/2026
Location: CR 1,2,3

CS3 is an interactive, full-day workshop designed for school planning teams to assess, plan, and strengthen suicide prevention efforts across their schools. Participants deepen their understanding of suicide and effective school-based prevention, evaluate their current prevention and response readiness, explore evidence-based best practices, and develop a tailored, action-oriented implementation plan. The workshop supports schools in creating building and district-wide policies, procedures, and implementation plans, and provides templates and resources to guide successful adoption of their customized action plan.

Continuing Education: Six (6) CE credit hours are available for LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, and NYS Certified School Psychologists upon completion of course.

***Important: Participants must attend and participate in the course in its entirety to be eligible. Attendance will be verified.

Participants MUST also register with SPCNY here: Creating Suicide Safety in Schools

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 9/30
Wait: 0/0

89. **Virtual** Math Supervisor Collegial Circle - 5 Session Series
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)
Audience: Chairpersons, Directors, and Coordinators
Dates: 9/25/2026 to 5/21/2027

Join us to connect with fellow mathematics supervisors and instructional leaders from across Long Island who are committed to strengthening mathematics teaching and learning for their school community. Share ideas, tackle challenges, and spark new thinking in this five-session Collegial Circle Series.

Each one-hour virtual session offers a lively, supportive space for meaningful conversation, reflection, and cross-district collaboration. Rooted in the belief that shared learning drives innovation and strengthens leadership, this series invites participants to explore what it means to lead with purpose, coach with clarity, and build a shared vision for high-quality math instruction that improves outcomes for all students.

Each meeting's agenda is shaped by the interests and needs of participants, with a brief survey sent the week before to gather input and guide our conversation.

Registration on Frontline will register you to attend all 5 sessions. Upon registration and prior to the inaugural meeting, you will receive a calendar of events with Zoom & survey links.

Please register in Zoom with the same email address that was used to register on Frontline. <

Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 5
Enrolled: 18/50
Wait: 0/0

90. Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS-I) Framework for Equity, Access, and Opportunity
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: School Improvement
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 2 (LS 2)
Audience: P-12 Educators, School Leaders, and District Leaders
Dates: 9/25/2026
Location: Learning Studio 2 (LS 2)

Please join Dr. Maureen Martin as she unpacks the NYSED Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Integrated Framework with a focus on driving continual school and district improvement. The term MTSS-I inspires thinking about tiered instruction and supporting student learning. However, MTSS is focused on collaboration for continuous school improvement.

Participants will:
- Learn the MTSS-I Framework and how it applies to all learners.
- Explore Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction for academics and behavior.
- Focus on how to respond to students' academic and behavioral needs.
- Leverage your current district and school plans with the framework.

Aligned to NYS Portrait of a Graduate Attribute(s): Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator

Please Note Cancellation Policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this time frame, the participant/district will be billed.

Enrolled: 13/30
Wait: 0/0

91. Leading for Literacy: Strengthening K-6 Instruction Through the Science of Reading
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3
Audience: K-6 Administrators
Dates: 9/25/2026
Location: LS 3

This workshop equips K-6 leaders and literacy coaches to champion science‑of‑reading-aligned instruction through a clear understanding of research, instructional shifts, and coherent systems that strengthen early literacy.
Revisit the research base behind the science of reading and the major instructional shifts for K-6 classrooms.
Use NYS Literacy Brief 7: Leading for Literacy to anchor leadership moves, systems thinking, and coherence across schools.
Connect strong K-6 literacy systems to the district's Portrait of a Graduate, emphasizing foundational reading skills that support long‑term competencies.
Analyze unit plans and lessons to identify high‑leverage practices, surface gaps, and practice giving clear, supportive, evidence‑aligned feedback.
Strengthen a shared vision of effective literacy instruction across administrators and coaches, aligning observation, coaching, and professional learning.
Engage in interactive discussion, video analysis, and use of practical observation tools to recognize strong literacy instruction and guide teachers in improving reading outcomes schoolwide.
Instructor: Lauren Kolbeck and/or Debbie Linscott-Feinstein

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 9/15
Wait: 0/0

92. PowerSchool - Attendance - Proving your Data
Program: Student Management Services: PowerSchool
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 1
Audience: Administrators
Dates: 9/25/2026
Location: Learning Studio 1

Review key PowerSchool attendance reports used to monitor, verify, and reconcile attendance data, helping ensure accuracy and support effective district attendance management.

Credits: 3
Enrolled: 4/20
Wait: 0/0

93. Protecting Student Health: How to Bring FREE Vaping Prevention Workshops to Your School
Program: Mental Health Services MHC member districts ONLY
Audience: Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Principals
Dates: 9/25/2026
Location: Virtual

Join Nassau BOCES for an informative workshop where educators can learn about our FREE vaping prevention workshops for students. This session will guide you through everything you need to bring this important program to your school. In this workshop, educators will:

•Learn about the Vaping Prevention Initiative, including goals, structure, and how it supports healthier decision making for students.

•Review an overview of all available lesson options, tailored for different grade levels and needs.

•Understand how to book a student workshop, including scheduling procedures and available dates.

•Walk through the step by step process, from requesting a session to preparing students and coordinating with BOCES staff.

•Ask questions and explore resources to help reinforce vaping prevention education in your school community.

•Zoom Link: Will be emailed prior to the event

Hours: 1
Enrolled: 1/50
Wait: 0/0

94. Death by DBQs: Literacy Strategies for the Secondary Social Studies Courses and Regents Exams
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS1
Audience: Educators-Social Studies and English Teachers, Humanities Administrators
Dates: 9/28/2026
Location: LS1

Do your students struggle more than ever with Document-Based Questions (DBQs)? Are they finding it harder to comprehend historical texts and do well on in-class writing assignments, assessments and Regents exams? If so, this workshop will provide you with literacy tools that will help to improve secondary students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the social studies classroom. Participants are asked to please bring their laptops and current lesson plans/curriculum to the session to create materials to use with their own students.

Participants will learn:
1. Effective vocabulary, pre reading, during reading, post-reading, DBQ writing, small group and whole class discussion strategies for social studies
2. How to view social studies texts, charts, graphs, and other visual representations through a literacy lens
3. How how to create literacy materials to integrate into their grade 7-12 social studies lessons

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau Boces workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 9/20
Wait: 0/0

95. Distinguished Speaker Raffle Winners! "If AI Can Ace School, What Should We Teach? To Be Thought Full." - Dr. Po-Shen Loh
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A & LL-B[map]
Audience: Building and District Administrators, Teachers
Dates: 9/28/2026
Location: LL-A & LL-B

Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!

Join us for a rare opportunity to learn with internationally recognized expert Dr. Po-Shen Loh, one of the most influential voices speaking in an unprecedented 100+ cities per year on education-after-AI.

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 6/10
Wait: 0/0

96. If AI Can Ace School, What Should We Teach? To Be Thought Full. - Dr. Po-Shen Loh
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A and LL-B[map]
Audience: All Educators
Dates: 9/28/2026
Location: LL-A and LL-B

Session One of our Distinguished Speaker Series.

Before the appearance of ChatGPT, conventional wisdom was that curricular standards should be sequenced into knowledge points and learning objectives, and learning could be measured by assessing students' mastery of those standards. Yet in the remarkably short time since ChatGPT's release, AI's ability has risen to the point where it can outscore most students on those same exams. Many students have started to question why they learn anything at all, if AI can do everything better than they can. At the same time, people are increasingly consumed by entertaining themselves on their phones, entranced by a philosophy which seeks to acquire as much for oneself as possible, in exchange for as little effort as possible.

Dr. Loh will share his observations, gathered from traveling to 100+ cities and giving hundreds of talks per year, about the state of the situation. He will share his predictions on what will happen, and his advice on what kinds of human attributes will be critical to thrive.

Crucially, this talk will not be doom-and-gloom. Society-scale problems look overwhelming, but there is an area (close to mathematics) which solves such problems: game theory. Dr. Loh has a history of inventing solutions to large scale problems. He will discuss the build behind his latest educational invention: a mutually beneficial cooperation between high schoolers who are kind and mathematically clever, and professional actors, teaming up to teach creative problem solving to others, all working together to build a more Thought Full world.

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 22/90
Wait: 0/0

97. High School to College Collegial Circle Series
Program: Nassau BOCES School Library Services
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Dates: 9/28/2026
Location: LS2
New

Join us at the Lupinskie Conference Center as we continue our High School to College Collegial Circle series. Academic Librarians from local colleges/universities will be leading a discussion on college-ready research skills and academic responsibility. This session is geared towards secondary librarians.

*Dessert and coffee will be available*

Credits: 3
Enrolled: 6/20
Wait: 0/0

98. Before They Log In: Freckle Dashboard Essentials
Program: Data and Management Services: Renaissance Learning (Star, Freckle, or myON)
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom
Dates: 9/28/2026
Location: Zoom

Before They Log In:Freckle Dashboard Essentials Make the most of Freckle from day one! In this 30-minute mini workshop, participants will explore the essential features of the Freckle Teacher Dashboard and learn how to set students up for success before they ever log in.

Hours: 0.5
Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/5

99. New Visions Biology - Unit 1 - Marathon Runner
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A[map]
Audience: Biology Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators Implementing New Visions Science Curriculum
Dates: 9/29/2026
Location: LL-A

In this unit-based professional learning, teachers and leaders will experience the New Visions Biology curriculum as science learners, working through lessons firsthand that students encounter in Unit 1. Educators will reflect on these student immersive learning experiences by collaborating with peers, determining appropriate modification to materials based on students' learning needs, and reflecting on the high-leverage pedagogical goal of the session to use students' questions, prior knowledge, and ideas to drive learning about a Marathon Runner who collapsed. Teachers and leaders will also explore the architecture behind this phenomenon-driven Biology unit through a unit mapping activity, as well as explore the three-dimensional assessments integrated with the instructional materials.

Participants will be able to deepen their understandings of the New Visions Biology Unit 1 Curriculum.

Primary Goal: Improve their comfort and fluency with the materials as well as internalize the major parts of the storyline.

Secondary Goal: Use student questions, prior knowledge or student ideas to drive learning about a phenomenon or problem and ensure the storyline is coherent from the student perspective

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 21/30
Wait: 0/0

100. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI): The Core of Special Education
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: ACCESS
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 2 (LS 2)
Audience: P-12 Special Education Teachers and Administrators, General Education Teachers, Building Leaders, District Leaders
Dates: 9/29/2026
Location: Learning Studio 2 (LS 2)

Come join this professional development to identify the characteristics of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) as the core of special education. Educators will focus on tailoring methods (how it is being taught) content (what is being taught) and delivery (who provides the SDI) to meet the unique needs of students to ensure access to curriculum.

Strategies presented for SDI will inform the academic and behavioral classroom practices through explicit direct instruction and how to embed behavioral learning expectations. A component of the Professional Development will allow for educators to use SDI for an upcoming lesson that will assist a student make progress.

Aligned to NYS Portrait of a Graduate Attribute(s): Academically Prepared

Please Note Cancellation Policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this time frame, the participant/district will be billed.

Enrolled: 13/30
Wait: 0/0

101. Wayground: Nassau BOCES User Group
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Instructional Software Support
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS3
Dates: 9/29/2026
Location: LS3

Join Wayground at Nassau BOCES to learn how to get the most out of the platform for administrators and teachers.

Spend hands-on time with Wayground exploring what's new for the 2026-2027 school year. This session focuses on helping educators save valuable time while creating high-quality, differentiated instructional materials, formative assessments, and common assessments.

Wayground has grown well beyond its beginnings as Quizizz. Join our team for an interactive session as we explore how to plan, teach, assess, and analyze with Wayground while seamlessly supporting accommodations, translations, and adjusted reading levels for every learner.

Key Takeaways:

• Flexible Creation: Create instructional materials from scratch, build instantly with AI, or upload existing activities to support multiple learning modalities.

• Team Collaboration: Seamlessly share resources and curated content across your instructional team.

• Curriculum Mapping: Utilize expansive Wayground item banks aligned to your district's scope and sequence.

• Advanced Science Support: Help students practice complex science cluster and phenomena-based questions.

• BOY Preparedness: Efficiently establish accommodations and translation settings at the beginning of the school year.

• Data Analytics: Leverage Common Assessment data to identify student needs and inform instruction.

• Teacher-Centered AI: Experience educator-focused AI workflows designed to reduce administrative workload.

• Paper-Based Options: Utilize paper-based assessments while maintaining efficient grading and balancing student screen time.

Food will be provided. For any dietary concerns email dan@quizizz.com

Hours: 2.5
Enrolled: 4/20
Wait: 0/0

Viewing 100 of 885 total results

About Frontline

Terms & Conditions

©2026 Frontline Education. All rights reserved.