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1. Long Island Technology & Education Summit - NASSAU BOCES DISTRICTS ONLY

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Tech Summit

Location: Huntington Hilton/Long Island, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, NY 11747 (Melville, NY) [map]

Audience: School district administrators, K-12 teachers, technology directors

Dates: 10/18/2024

Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Nassau BOCES and Western Suffolk BOCES invite all K-12 educators to participate in the 2024 Long Island Technology & Education Summit. The Long Island Technology & Education Summit highlights how schools and educators from across Long Island are leveraging technology to enhance learning. The conference is a platform for sharing ideas and best practices that encourages educationally sound pedagogy.

2. *Virtual* Understanding Special Education Data for State Reporting - BEDS Day Snapshot Review Workshop

Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

Dates: 11/20/2024

Location: Zoom

We will be offering our Understanding Special Education Data for State Reporting - BEDS Day Snapshot review workshop Wednesday November 20th, 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.

3. *COPY OF Effects of the Mind Body Connection - LILIE (GRAD THROUGH MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 2/1/2025 to 2/28/2025

Location: Virtual

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Course #: EDPD 631 Instructor: Kysten Ellison-Martin GRAD THROUGH MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY OR IN-SERVICE The "Mind-Body Connection” has a profound effect on an individual's learning. The mind-body connection can be explained as the physical and mental connection between our existence and how we perceive the world. Some researchers believe that the mind is a result of electrical activity in the brain. Others believe the mind exists outside of the body and affects the brain, causing the electromagnetic activity that we can observe with technology. This course will focus on various mind-body aspects all through a lens of understanding and promoting culturally responsive practices. The course will address; Contemporary Mind-body Perspectives, the Emotion's Effect on the body, how the mind and body are functionally inseparable, how thought affects physiology, how to harness the power of positive attitude, unconscious and conscious awareness, responsibility and creative intelligence, core beliefs and seed thoughts, emotion and the body's language, mental projections and expectations, interpersonal versus intrapersonal communication, body messages, technological feedback, brain- body integration, how the brain and body communicate, the stress response, the relaxation response, the subconscious mind and behavior, how exercise, physical fitness, nutrition, and sleep affect learning, how a healthy body foster a healthy mind, and how to improve the capacity to learn.

4. *COPY OF Alternatives to Suspension - CPD In Service

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 5/6/2025

Location: Virtual

This is a 45-hour asynchronous, online course. There are no synchronous meeting times (the meeting dates listed below are the start and end dates for the course). District approval must be complete before start date. Suspending students has been a part of the school world we work in for decades. There are often very real and necessary reasons for suspending students. When we take a look at what a suspension is, and the impact it has on learning outcomes - we would be better served avoiding suspensions as much as possible. Educators in this course will take a look at behavior and different approaches for avoiding suspensions that could be implemented both at the classroom and building levels. Educators will develop strategies for making connections and addressing behaviors in a manner that prevents suspensions. This class is appropriate for all K-12 educators and PPS Staff. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

5. *COPY OF Anti Bullying Strategies For The Classroom - CPD In Service

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 5/6/2025

Location: Virtual

This is a 45-hour asynchronous, online course. There are no synchronous meeting times (the meeting dates listed below are the start and end dates for the course). District approval must be complete before start date. We have all read the stories, seen the videos and experienced the impact of bullying. It is perhaps one of the longest lasting epidemics in the educational world. As a profession we have made great strides in preventing bullying in the school, yet there is so much more work to be done. This course will focus on establishing a safe learning environment where all students can learn. Strategies for preventing bullying and assisting the victims of bullying will be addressed. This course is recommended for all K-12 educators.

6. *COPY OF Anxiety and Stress Management in a School Setting - CPD In Service

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 5/6/2025

Location: Virtual

This is a 45-hour asynchronous, online course. There are no synchronous meeting times (the meeting dates listed below are the start and end dates for the course). District approval must be complete before start date. Anxiety and stress are major factors in the lives of both school professionals and students. The purpose of this course is to enhance student performance by minimizing the negative effects of stress in the classroom. Participants learn a working definition of stress and anxiety, study research findings on the cause of stress, learn reasons explaining its impact upon teaching and learning, and conduct a thorough assessment of stress factors in their classrooms. This knowledge facilitates application of tools and techniques to identify, prevent, and manage stressors to improve academic success. Participants will also identify specific students experiencing debilitating stress and take actions to address these problems and help the student restore personal equilibrium and enhance their performance. This course is appropriate for all K-12 teachers and school professionals.

7. *COPY OF Are You a Culturally Responsive Teacher? - CPD In Service

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 5/6/2025

Location: Virtual

This is a 45-hour asynchronous, online course. There are no synchronous meeting times (the meeting dates listed below are the start and end dates for the course). District approval must be complete before start date. Delivering culturally-responsive lessons can not only help you engage students, but allow them to make personal connections with content. Greater student investment will lead to many other benefits, such as more rigor and motivation. This course will walk educators through the process of learning about the link between culture and neuroscience, as well as methods for infusing daily lessons with culturally responsive activities. A happier, focused classroom is the ideal outcome.

8. *COPY OF Cross Curricular Coding- CPD In Service

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 5/6/2025

Location: Virtual

This is a 45-hour asynchronous, online course. There are no synchronous meeting times (the meeting dates listed below are the start and end dates for the course). District approval must be complete before start date. In order to make connections between what students learn in school and the real world, instructional materials must be relevant to the lives of our students. With the expansion of computer science in K-12 education, the concept of computer programming should be prevalent through a student's education. When working in tandem with core curriculum subjects, connections between coding and the real world become evident. Not only can this collaboration benefit a student's computer science education, it also has the potential to enhance the core curriculum by presenting education in a different way.

9. Substance Use Counselor Circle

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Mental Health Consortium

Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - virtual

Audience: school substance counselors

Dates: 2/7/2025

Location: virtual

Moderated by LICADD Topic TBD

10. **Virtual State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

Dates: 3/5/2025

Location: Zoom

These workshops 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.

11. *COPY OF The Peaceful Classroom and Easing Student Anxiety and Stress- LILIE (GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 4/1/2025 to 4/28/2025

Location: Virtual

Course #: EDUU 9048 Instructor: Kysten Elliston-Martin GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE The class will address the stress and anxiety students contend with on a daily basis by examining the causes and learning ways to help alleviate such within the classroom. By becoming more aware and versed in strategies of social emotional learning and practices through the lens of culturally responsive practices that embrace and reflect the many identities and experiences of the students in their care, educators will learn to support their students and lessen the stress and anxiety often felt by them. How the recent pandemic has changed student motivation and behavior and what to do in order to meet their unique and diverse interests will be included in this timely course as well. In all, this course will cultivate an awareness and provide resources and strategies to employ in creating a peaceful classroom that works to reduce stress and anxiety of students with the goal of developing equitable practices for the students in one's care, notably for those marginalized populations.

12. **Virtual State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

Dates: 4/2/2025

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.

13. Substance Use Counselor Circle

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Mental Health Consortium

Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - virtual

Audience: school substance counselors

Dates: 4/4/2025

Location: virtual

Moderated by LICADD Topic TBD

14. *COPY OF AI for Inclusive Education: Empowering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - LILIE (IN-SERVICE)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 5/1/2025 to 5/28/2025

Location: Virtual

Course #: EDUU 9956 Instructor: Tom Fabian GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE "AI for Inclusive Education: Empowering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion” is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into their teaching practices while fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Participants will explore the dynamic intersection of AI and education using real-world examples of AI enhanced learning experiences and applications. They will gain insights into the key concepts of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and learn about the importance of EDI in addressing biases and promoting fairness within AI including how AI can tailor content to individual students' needs and diverse learning styles, create unbiased grading assessment methods, mitigate biases, make education more accessible for culturally underrepresented groups, and design AI driven curriculum materials that promote EDI.

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

Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

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

Dates: 5/14/2025

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.

16. Smart Start Summer PD (Smart Start Grant Participating Teachers Only)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Smart Start Grant

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

Audience: Smart Start Grant Year Five Teachers

Dates: 6/1/2025

Location: n/a

This activity is only open to teachers participating in the Smart Start Grant through Nassau BOCES.

  • Teachers will be enrolled in an asynchronous Smart Start grant module in the BUZZ Learning Management System (LMS) beginning in June 2025.
  • The goal is for teachers to:
    • Identify their Problem of Practice (POP)
    • Identify any equipment needed for their projects prior to the Fall Regional Workshop
  • The module should take approximately four hours.
  • Teachers will meet with their facilitators once for a two-hour virtual synchronous session over the summer.
  • Teachers will receive a total of six CTLE hours for summer participation in the BUZZ course and meeting with their facilitator.

17. Depression is More Than Sadness: An Epidemic in Our Students Today - LILIE (IN-SERVICE )

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 6/28/2025

Location: Virtual

Course # EDUU 9805 Instructor: Allison Jahn GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE Mental illness, social-emotional awareness and our students' overall well-being is part of our classrooms today. Teaching is no longer just reading and writing. In this course, we will equip educators to understand, connect and manage depression. We will see how depression demonstrates itself within varying communities and culture and with different age groups. With the statistics surrounding depression growing each year, relating to & managing this disorder is vital to success in our hallways & classrooms. The course will instruct participants about what defines depression, the various types of depression, the signs and symptoms of depression and what schools & teachers can do to support students. Further, we will study and review common approaches to treating and managing depression - both in and out of school. A full discussion on typical medications and holistic approaches will occur, as well as a focus on communication skills and appropriate terminology to connect and reach families.

18. Engaging Family: Strengthening Ties through an Equity Based Approach - In Service

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/28/2025

Location: Virtual

Course # TBA Instructor: Kerri Coudrey GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE "Engaging Family: Strengthen Ties through an Equity Based Approach” is a course designed to help educators improve their skills in building strong, supportive relationships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. This course will focus on using an equity-based approach to family engagement, which involves actively working to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for all families to participate in and benefit from their children's education and development. Throughout the course, participants will learn about the importance of cultural responsiveness in family engagement, including how to recognize and respect the unique values, beliefs, and practices of different cultural groups. They will also learn how to use a variety of strategies and techniques to effectively communicate with and support families, including through the use of interpreters, home visits, and other forms of outreach to work towards developing a deeper understanding of the complexities of family engagement and gain practical skills for building strong, supportive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

19. Maximizing Strengths and Abilities Supportive Approach for Students with Learning Diversity- LILIE (GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/28/2025

Location: Virtual

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Course #: EDUU 9072 Instructor: Carmella Currao-McAleavey GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE "Learning diversity” recognizes that individuals with learning disabilities have unique strengths and abilities, and emphasizes the importance of building on these assets in order to support their learning and development. The concept of learning diversity acknowledges that there is diversity within the ways that individuals learn, and that this diversity should be valued and supported rather than viewed as a deficit emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that recognize and accommodate the needs of all learners, including those with learning disabilities. By using an asset-based approach and framing learning disabilities as learning diversity, educators can shift their focus from deficits to strengths, and work to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that empower all students to succeed. This course will also focus on strategies for helping students with learning diversities succeed in the classroom with techniques for differentiating instruction, adapting materials and assessments, and using assistive technology. In addition, there will be continual exploration in which culture can impact learning and considering the unique needs and experiences of students from diverse backgrounds. Overall, the goal of this course is to provide educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies they need to support and empower students with learning diversities to reach their full potential.

20. Teacher Rescue: Preventing and Reversing Burnout - In Service

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/28/2025

Location: Virtual

Course # EDPD 624 Instructor: Cathy Carella-Dean GRAD THOUGH MANHATTAN COLLEGE OR IN-SERVICE The role of an educator has increasingly become more and more demanding. In addition to being content specialists, or service providers, educators find that their roles encompass so much more than delivering instruction and/or services. Educators' daily work includes elements of counseling, caregiving, mentoring, mediating, coaching, and so much more. Over time, these demands can lead educators to feel "burnt out.” This course will give participants the tools to recognize what teacher burn out is and how it negatively impacts teacher and student outcomes. Participants will go beyond identifying issues and will analyze research-based strategies, techniques, and actions to help prevent or reverse burn out. Educators will learn about the positive and invigorating effects of participating in PLCs, PDs, stress management activities, reflections, and leadership opportunities. Educators will discuss and analyze research-based, best practices that improve instructional strategies and collaborative approaches to student learning. Educators will examine their underlying personal beliefs, norms, practices, and assumptions, and reflect on how a student's race or culture may have influenced school culture. Educators identify they will implement to meet the needs of their students with a careful eye to how cultural responsiveness works to achieve this. Educators will synthesize fresh lesson plans and faculty presentations that improve student outcomes and serve to prevent and reverse teacher burnout. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

21. The Good & Bad of social media: Function, Psychology & Usefulness of social media in our Students & Classrooms Today - In Service

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/28/2025

Location: Virtual

Course #: EDKU 9689 Instructor: Allison Jahn GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE Today's standards place a heavy emphasis on the various types of technology in the classroom. This course focuses on the social, physical and academic impact of social media on our students, their well-being and their learning. We will analyze and evaluate the role of social media today and its impact on teens in order to discover ways to link popular medias and apps with both academic and personal success. The course will study both the positive and negative roles social media plays in kids' lives, as well as educate Participants on how to utilize this type of technology in our classrooms to foster meaningful learning. Through the lens of culturally responsive practices and growing our own critical consciousness, participants will learn about methods to support and strengthen the success of all students and their unique and diverse backgrounds. Specifically, we will read about incorporating Common Core standards while teaching with social media. In addition to strategies and technology that supports both participants and students, a timely and valuable benefit of this course will help educate and better protect students on the dangers of social media while focusing on the positive connections to their education. Further, participants will discuss how to appropriately integrate critical consciousness with their students and to have that dialogue within the classroom. Additionally, grouping and instructional practices regarding cultural responsiveness will be discussed as well. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

22. **Virtual** L2RPT EOY Review for Funding and Accountability

Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

Dates: 7/22/2025

Location: Zoom

This session is designed to help participants understand the connection between reported data and the reports that directly impact funding and ESSA Accountability outcomes. This meeting will be virtual via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link the morning of the meeting. This workshop is for DDC's, CIO's and Assistant Superintendents for Curriculum.

23. Affirming Student Identity: Curators of Content - In Service

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

Dates: 8/1/2025 to 8/28/2025

Location: Virtual

Course #: TBA Instructor: Valerie Fiano GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE Affirming student identity refers to the practice of recognizing, valuing, and supporting the diverse identities of our students, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and ability. We implement this through inclusive curriculum, classroom practices, and interactions. Additionally, we need to provide authentic resources that support marginalized groups and fosters a positive sense of self-worth among all students. We need to empower students to take an active role in selecting, organizing, and presenting the content they are learning. By providing students the opportunity to curate their own learning experiences they can develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills. We can implement this in a variety of ways, such as project-based learning, student led discussions, and diverse student curated resources. **This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.**

24. Plainview-Old Bethpage - Data Wise Course - SESSION 1

Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

Location: Plainview-Old Bethpage School District (Plainview, NY) - TBD[map]

Dates: 8/12/2025

Location: TBD

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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.

25. New Administrator Collegial Circle for Secondary Level Leaders

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Secondary Level School and District Administrators

Dates: 8/14/2025 to 4/16/2026

Location: LS3

"Know thy impact. The greatest gift we can give our students is a belief in their ability to learn - and the leadership to make it possible." - John Hattie

Connect. Refine. Lead. Reflect

Join a powerful network of new school administrators, at the secondary level, committed to collaboration, growth, and student-centered leadership.

Our New Administrative Collegial Circle for secondary level leaders is a perfect place for you to connect with other educational leaders to share experiences, refine your skills and work collaboratively with others

Participants will:

  • Connect with Peers: Build meaningful relationships with fellow administrators in a supportive, judgment-free space.

  • Refine Your Practice: Engage in real-time problem-solving, leadership protocols, and skill-building conversations.

  • Lead with Confidence: Walk away with useful tools, new perspectives, and renewed purpose for leading your school.

  • Reflect without Judgment: Look back on past experiences and create new leadership strategies for the future.



    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau Boxes 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.
  • 26. Plainview-Old Bethpage - Data Wise Course - SESSION 2

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

    Location: Plainview-Old Bethpage School District (Plainview, NY) - TBD[map]

    Dates: 8/14/2025

    Location: TBD

    Closed
    This meeting will provide building principals with an overview of the Nassau Boces Data Wise course and the application process. All questions pertaining to this course, can be answered by a Data Wise team member during this meeting.

    27. PowerUp - Back to School Best Practices

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Naviance Support

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

    Dates: 8/14/2025

    Location: Virtual: Zoom

    Welcome and Overview
    • Our Team & PowerUps
    • PowerSchool Community
    • Support & Help Center Back-to-School Best Practices:
    • Overview of recent releases o Staff Dashboard Best Practices o eDocs Bulk Manager o Personalized Career & College Profiles o Portfolio o PowerBuddy AI (staff and students)
    • How to update student configurations/welcome messages, & clean up staff accounts

    28. 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: 8/19/2025 to 5/4/2026

    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 six Literacy Leadership workshops is designed for just that purpose. Across the 2025-2026 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.

    29. Frontline IEP for New Users

    Program: Student Support Services: Frontline IEP

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

    Audience: Special Education Central Office/Clericals

    Dates: 8/25/2025

    Location: LS2

    Starting Soon
    Are you new to Frontline IEP? Join us for an interactive, hands-on training session designed specifically for Central Office and Special Education clerical staff who are just getting started with the platform. Whether you're navigating the system for the first time or looking to build confidence in your daily tasks, this session will equip you with the essential tools and knowledge to succeed.

    30. Virtual Teacher of Record Teacher Orientation 2025 - 2026

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: COL

    Dates: 8/27/2025

    Starting Soon
    This will be completed asynchronously using the materials forwarded through email. Please have all work completed no later than Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

    31. **VIRTUAL** Nassau BOCES Regional Social Studies Curriculum "Walk Through"

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: NB RSSC Subscribing Districts -Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 8/27/2025

    Starting Soon
    Join us for an overview of the Nassau BOCES Regional Social Studies Curriculum for grades K-5. Subscribing districts are welcome to attend for an introduction to the Scope and Sequence and instructions about how to access everything you will need to implement the units in your classroom.

    32. Data Wise Course - August - Session 1

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

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

    Dates: 8/27/2025

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

    Starting Soon
    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.

    33. **VIRTUAL** Nassau BOCES Regional Social Studies Curriculum "Walk Through"

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: NB RSSC Subscribing Districts -Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 8/28/2025

    Starting Soon
    Join us for an overview of the Nassau BOCES Regional Social Studies Curriculum for grades K-5. Subscribing districts are welcome to attend for an introduction to the Scope and Sequence and instructions about how to access everything you will need to implement the units in your classroom.

    34. Caumsett State Park Environmental Center: Orienteering 1 & 2;Hiking; Canoe; Teambuilding games.

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: PE Consortium - CoSer 507.517

    Location: Caumsett State Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Rd, Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743 (Lloyd Harbor, NY) [map]

    Dates: 8/28/2025

    NewStarting Soon

    • Orienteering I and II: You are taught to use a compass and to calculate distances through pacing. Employing these skills, they maneuver through one of Caumsett's orienteering courses. In the advanced course, students are introduced to the application of a compass to a topographic map and challenged to find their way throughout the park. GPS units may also be introduced as a part of the advanced course. Canoe Program: This activity introduces students to the protected waterway of Lloyd Harbor. Basic canoeing techniques, along with marine and estuarine ecology are a part of this experience. Safety is the key!
    • All participants wear life preservers, and each canoe is paired with its "sister canoe" throughout the activity. New Games, Initiatives and Low Elements: Groups move through a series of hands-on activities designed to develop communication, cooperation, trust, and problem-solving skills in an atmosphere of safety, respect, and fun.
    • Participants are guided in making connections between these activities and "real-life" situations. Teachers report a positive impact on classroom climate, student performance, and interpersonal dynamics when these activities are reinforced in the classroom. ***PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS. IT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED***

    35. Data Wise Course - August - Session 2

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

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

    Dates: 8/28/2025

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

    Starting Soon
    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.

    36. What Board Members Want to Know About the New York State Education Department Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Framework **Virtual**

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB

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

    Audience: PK-12 Board of Education Members and Superintendents of Schools

    Dates: 8/28/2025

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    Starting Soon
    As reflected in the newly adopted Portrait of a Graduate, the New York State Board of Regents and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) have placed the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Framework at the center of their vision for student success. This three-hour virtual professional development workshop is designed for school board of education (BOE) members and superintendents of schools to support a comprehensive understanding of the NYSED CR-SE Framework and its importance in promoting the academic success and well-being of all students. This workshop will:

    1. Highlight the core principles and foundations of the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework.
    2. Offer insights into establishing shared goals and visions and promoting collaboration.
    3. Address strategies for constructive dialogue with families and community members.

    Board members without an existing Frontline account: When enrolling, select that you do not have an account and follow the quick steps to create your username and password.

    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.

    37. Embracing Diversity- In Service (LILIE)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 9/1/2025 to 9/28/2025

    Location: Virtual

    This course will focus on learning about the global and cultural needs of our students as it relates to education. When participants gain an understanding about these cultures, they can infuse certain teaching practices to help them to become successful learners within the classroom and beyond. With this knowledge, participants will learn how to infuse culturally diverse materials into their classroom curriculum and be able to teach students to value various cultures and beliefs. It is especially important for educators to have a knowledge about other cultures as they are working with these students on a daily basis - the direct student outcome is that they will feel inclusive of the class and be more successful learners as well. Participants will understand how certain customs, family traditions and community aspects can have an affect these students and their education. There will be a focus on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students and designing specific lessons for this around the current curriculum. This course will also train participants to teach all students to understand and promote diversity. There will be a focus on how we embrace historically marginalized students, evaluate our own bias and create and encourage a brave learning community with our students. This course is also beneficial to all educators that work in the school, not just the traditional classroom, but counselors, psychologists, and those working within the small group and/or alternative settings. \ **This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.**

    38. Instructional Needs of Neurodiverse Students - GRAD THROUGH MANHATTAN COLLEGE (LILIE)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 9/1/2025 to 9/28/2025

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDPD 635 Instructor: Colette Tarantino GRAD THROUGH MANHATTAN COLLEGE OR IN-SERVICE In embracing such unique attributes as the learning styles, cultures, and family dynamics of students. An exciting and new horizon is the undeniable benefits of also understanding and adapting to students' neurodiversity, a skill all teachers must embrace and flourish. Neurodiversity includes, but may not be limited to, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Teachers' expertise in understanding how such neurodiversity impacts learning and development of the student can surely ensure a positive environment in which all can thrive in the classroom. This course will focus on the characteristics of the various neurodiversities, strategies for each that can be used to teach and progress students, the benefits of such strategies and exercises for both the neurodiverse and neurotypical students as well as information and discussions on how to support the parents of such students. **This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.**

    39. Instructional Needs of Neurodiverse Students - In Service (LILIE)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 9/1/2025 to 9/28/2025

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDPD 635 Instructor: Colette Tarantino GRAD THROUGH MANHATTAN COLLEGE OR IN-SERVICE In embracing such unique attributes as the learning styles, cultures, and family dynamics of students. An exciting and new horizon is the undeniable benefits of also understanding and adapting to students' neurodiversity, a skill all teachers must embrace and flourish. Neurodiversity includes, but may not be limited to, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Teachers' expertise in understanding how such neurodiversity impacts learning and development of the student can surely ensure a positive environment in which all can thrive in the classroom. This course will focus on the characteristics of the various neurodiversities, strategies for each that can be used to teach and progress students, the benefits of such strategies and exercises for both the neurodiverse and neurotypical students as well as information and discussions on how to support the parents of such students. **This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.**

    40. Supporting and Empowering the LGBTQ+ Student: Using SEL to Create Community - GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL (LILIE)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 9/1/2025 to 9/28/2025

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9049 Instructor: Jonathan Chiaramonte GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE An educator's classroom includes a diverse group of pupils, which will consist of LGBTQ+ students. Families of LGBTQ+ students expect and deserve a fair and safe learning environment for their children to learn. Educators know that in order for meaningful learning to take place, all students must feel safe and supported in the school community. This is especially true for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, or are questioning their sexuality. Statewide legislation such as DASA and provisions under the federal law, Title IX do protect LGBTQ+ pupils, however, the true impact begins from a compassionate and informed educators that embrace SEL and cultivate brave learning spaces. As an advocate, an educator renders a tremendous difference on students who are struggling with their identities. Ultimately this course will inform educators on the diverse and powerful perspectives, experiences, struggles and needs or our LGBTQ+ students in our care as well as how to work with parents, administrators, support staff and LGBTQ+ students to promote a safe, respectful learning environment. Further, participants will discuss how to appropriately integrate critical consciousness with their students and to have that dialogue within the classroom. ** This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.**

    41. Supporting and Empowering the LGBTQ+ Student: Using SEL to Create Community - In Service (LILIE)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 9/1/2025 to 9/28/2025

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9049 Instructor: Jonathan Chiaramonte GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE An educator's classroom includes a diverse group of pupils, which will consist of LGBTQ+ students. Families of LGBTQ+ students expect and deserve a fair and safe learning environment for their children to learn. Educators know that in order for meaningful learning to take place, all students must feel safe and supported in the school community. This is especially true for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, or are questioning their sexuality. Statewide legislation such as DASA and provisions under the federal law, Title IX do protect LGBTQ+ pupils, however, the true impact begins from a compassionate and informed educators that embrace SEL and cultivate brave learning spaces. As an advocate, an educator renders a tremendous difference on students who are struggling with their identities. Ultimately this course will inform educators on the diverse and powerful perspectives, experiences, struggles and needs or our LGBTQ+ students in our care as well as how to work with parents, administrators, support staff and LGBTQ+ students to promote a safe, respectful learning environment. Further, participants will discuss how to appropriately integrate critical consciousness with their students and to have that dialogue within the classroom. **This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.**

    42. Embracing Diversity- GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL (LILIE)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 9/1/2025 to 9/28/2025

    Location: Virtual

    This course will focus on learning about the global and cultural needs of our students as it relates to education. When participants gain an understanding about these cultures, they can infuse certain teaching practices to help them to become successful learners within the classroom and beyond. With this knowledge, participants will learn how to infuse culturally diverse materials into their classroom curriculum and be able to teach students to value various cultures and beliefs. It is especially important for educators to have a knowledge about other cultures as they are working with these students on a daily basis - the direct student outcome is that they will feel inclusive of the class and be more successful learners as well. Participants will understand how certain customs, family traditions and community aspects can have an affect these students and their education. There will be a focus on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students and designing specific lessons for this around the current curriculum. This course will also train participants to teach all students to understand and promote diversity. There will be a focus on how we embrace historically marginalized students, evaluate our own bias and create and encourage a brave learning community with our students. This course is also beneficial to all educators that work in the school, not just the traditional classroom, but counselors, psychologists, and those working within the small group and/or alternative settings. **This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.**

    43. Encouraging Mindfulness into Today's Classroom - In Service LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 9/1/2025 to 9/28/2025

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9050 Instructor: Danielle Gagnon GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE This course will encourage teachers to use mindfulness techniques to enhance their curriculum. Using mindfulness in the classroom can help meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Becoming mindful will deepen knowledge and foster an environment in which the school community will become self-aware. More students than we know come to our classrooms with social and emotional deficits, trauma and behaviors that can get in the way of learning. Mindfulness practices enhances learning, helps students to better understand themselves, recognize and identify their emotions, improves their social behavior, promotes healthy development and helps them function more effectively as individuals. If we teach children how to become aware of their feelings, minds and bodies, students will be more apt to show empathy for others, make responsible decisions and develop positive relationships. Through mindfulness, we will lay the foundation for a better way to learn in a culturally responsive and loving context. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

    44. Encouraging Mindfulness into Today's Classroom (GRAD - UMASS GLOBAL) LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 9/1/2025 to 9/28/2025

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9050 Instructor: Danielle Gagnon GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE This course will encourage teachers to use mindfulness techniques to enhance their curriculum. Using mindfulness in the classroom can help meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Becoming mindful will deepen knowledge and foster an environment in which the school community will become selfaware. More students than we know come to our classrooms with social and emotional deficits, trauma and behaviors that can get in the way of learning. Mindfulness practices enhances learning, helps students to better understand themselves, recognize and identify their emotions, improves their social behavior, promotes healthy development and helps them function more effectively as individuals. If we teach children how to become aware of their feelings, minds and bodies, students will be more apt to show empathy for others, make responsible decisions and develop positive relationships. Through mindfulness, we will lay the foundation for a better way to learn in a culturally responsive and loving context. District approval must be complete before start date

    45. **VIRTUAL** Certification in the Needs of Students with Autism

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Autism - CoSer 507.530

    Audience: Special Education Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 9/2/2025

    Location: VIRTUAL

    Please check your email the morning of the start date of the training. You will receive an email from dsmith3@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 Danielle Smith, dsmith3@nasboces.org.

    46. **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: 9/2/2025 to 9/17/2025

    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 dsmith3@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 Danielle Smith, dsmith3@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.
  • 47. Creating Inclusive Environments for English Language Learners - Cohort 2 **Asynchronous Online Course**

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Virtual Asynchronous Course via Buzz LMS

    Audience: PK-12 Teachers, PPS Staff, School Leaders, District Leaders, Central Administrators

    Dates: 9/2/2025

    Location: Virtual Asynchronous Course via Buzz LMS

    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! This course is offered in partnership by the Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging (EIB), Language Program and Assessment Services (LPAS), and Center for Online Learning (COL) programs.

    The course is accessed in the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS). Participants will receive credentials to access within 1-2 business days after signing up on Frontline. It should take approximately 3 hours to complete. Participants who successfully complete the course will earn 3 CTLE hours.

    Cohort 2 Start Date: 9/2/2025
    Cohort 2 End Date: 10/14/2025


    Please contact Katie Yodice at kyodice@nasboces.org or Dr. Kari-Lee Grant at kgrant1@nasboces.org for more information.

    This is the first course in an upcoming "ELL Toolkit" series.

    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.

    48. **Nassau BOCES Teachers ONLY* Renaissance Back to School Refresher Workshop- STAR

    Program: Student Support Services: Renaissance Learning (Star, Freckle, or myON)

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

    Audience: Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 9/3/2025

    Location: CR 1,2,3

    This session is for our Nassau BOCES teachers and staff only. The summer slide impacts both our students and staff. We can assist in preparing your staff for the fall by offering participation in our Renaissance training session which will concentrate on Star.

    49. The NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework: An Introduction **Vincent Smith School Only**

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LOCATION: Vincent Smith School

    Audience: Faculty (Teachers, Reading Specialists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists) New to the NYSED CR-SE Framework

    Dates: 9/3/2025

    Location: LOCATION: Vincent Smith School

    This three-hour session introduces faculty to the fundamentals of the New York State Education Department's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Framework. Through structured discussion and reflection, participants will be able to describe:

    - why the framework is important to student success
    - what the framework's core principles are, specific to teachers
    - where to find the framework and related resources.

    The session serves as a foundation for deeper professional learning and aligns with the newly adopted NYS Portrait of a Graduate, which has the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Framework at the center of the vision for student success.

    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.

    50. **Nassau BOCES Teachers ONLY* Renaissance Back to School Refresher Workshop- Getting Started with myON

    Program: Student Support Services: Renaissance Learning (Star, Freckle, or myON)

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR1,2,3

    Dates: 9/3/2025

    Location: CR1,2,3

    This session is for Nassau BOCES staff ONLY. If you're new to myON or simply need a basic refresher, this workshop is designed for you. It will equip you with the necessary tools to effectively use myON as a teacher and to engage your students from the start. Discover how to search for and assemble collections of books tailored for instructional use, aligned with themes, topics, and grade-level standards. MyON provides a variety of excellent tools for students to track their reading comprehension, now featuring the ability to record their reading sessions! Join us to explore how you can make reading an exciting and inclusive experience for all your students.

    51. **Nassau BOCES Teachers ONLY* Renaissance Back to School Refresher Workshop- Freckle & Lalilo

    Program: Student Support Services: Renaissance Learning (Star, Freckle, or myON)

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

    Audience: Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 9/3/2025

    Location: CR 1,2,3

    This session is for Nassau BOCES staff only! The summer slide impacts both our students and staff. We can assist in preparing staff for the fall by offering participation in our Renaissance training session for Freckle/Lalilo.

    52. **VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM-LIVE** School Violence Prevention and Intervention Certification

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: School Violence - CoSer 507.530

    Dates: 9/3/2025

    Location: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

    New York State's SAVE Legislation requires that anyone seeking NYS certification (teachers, teaching assistants, pupil personnel professional and administrators) must complete a two-hour violence prevention course. Upon completion, your School Violence 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 Danielle Smith, dsmith3@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. Model Me Social Skills Curriculum PILOT

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

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

    Audience: Model Me Social Skill Curriculum Pilot Participants

    Dates: 9/4/2025

    Location: LS 3

    Model Me Curriculum Training for pilot program participants- Day 1 training.

    54. Leading Through the Lens of the Numeracy Briefs: A Deep Dive for Instructional Leaders

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Building and District Administrators - All Content Areas

    Dates: 9/5/2025

    Location: LS1

    New
    The New York State Numeracy Briefs offer powerful insights into effective math instruction-but how do leaders turn that research into meaningful, observable practice?

    In this engaging 3-hour professional learning session designed for building and district administrators, we'll take an in-depth look at select Numeracy Briefs, most relevant to instructional leadership. Whether you are a novice or expert in the field of mathematics, together we will explore how these briefs can sharpen your vision for high-quality math teaching and guide your leadership decisions across classrooms and schools.

    This interactive session includes:

    - A focused unpacking of key Numeracy Briefs tied to leadership and instructional vision.
    - Guided discussion on what the research looks like in action during classroom visits.
    - Collaborative creation of tools and group documents to support implementation.
    - Structured dialogue with fellow leaders to share ideas, challenges, and best practices.

    All participants will leave with a Numeracy Briefs Observation Toolkit, designed to help you identify key instructional practices, provide targeted feedback, and align your school or district's math goals with state guidance. If you're looking to lead math improvement with clarity, purpose, and confidence, this session is your next step.

    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.

    55. Initial APPR Certification Training for Administrators

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators

    Dates: 9/9/2025

    Location: CR 123

    The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers and principals to be certified through an appropriate training process. During this in-person and interactive Teacher Evaluation Training workshop, participants will explore the following topics:

    1. Recent history of theory and practice relative to teacher evaluation
    2. Understanding the most recent version of NYSED's APPR Regulations
    3. The application of rubrics in evaluating classroom 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.

    56. Smart Strategy: Developing AI Policy to Empower Teaching

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Model Schools - CoSer 534.531

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

    Audience: School and District Administrators

    Dates: 9/9/2025

    Location: LS 2

    This workshop is an opportunity for school and district leaders to explore how AI can be used to support and advance their faculty. Participants will learn how AI tools can help teachers create more effective, differentiated, and standards-aligned lessons-while saving time and aligning with district expectations.
    Administrators will explore a curated set of vetted AI platforms, discuss implementation best practices, and engage in guided conversations with peers about emerging AI policies and how to shape them for their schools.
    Key Outcomes:

    • Understand how AI can elevate teacher planning and instructional quality

    • Preview trusted AI platforms that align with district goals

    • Explore models for school and district AI policy

    • Collaborate with peers on next steps for thoughtful implementation
    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 5 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.

    57. Social Worker Circle

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

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

    Audience: all

    Dates: 9/9/2025

    Location: Zoom

    TBD

    58. Getting to Know Your Students as Math Students

    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: K-12 Math Teachers.

    Dates: 9/10/2025

    Location: LS 2


    Workshop Overview
    Effective math instruction starts with understanding who your students are as math learners. In this dynamic and practical half-day workshop, we'll explore strategies to uncover students' mathematical thinking, mindset, and engagement levels-empowering you to design more responsive, impactful lessons.

    Whether you're teaching elementary or secondary math, this session will provide tools and insights to help you move beyond the numbers and truly see your students as mathematicians in the making.

    What You'll Learn



    • How to identify and interpret different student engagement patterns in math class.



    • Strategies to assess students' mathematical thinking before a unit begins.



    • How to tailor lessons using what you learn from pre-assessments and engagement data.



    • Ways to build a more inclusive and responsive math classroom culture.

    Tools You'll Walk Away With




    Student Engagement Tracker - A ready-to-use tool to help you monitor and reflect on student participation and interest.





    Pre-Assessment Planning Guide - A framework to design meaningful pre-assessments that inform lesson planning and differentiation.





    • Optional templates and exemplars to support immediate classroom implementation.

    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.

    59. Elementary Counselor Collegial Circle

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

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

    Audience: all

    Dates: 9/10/2025

    Location: Zoom

    Topic TBD

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

    Program: Student Support 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.

    61. PowerUp - College Application Best Practices

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Naviance Support

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Health and Allied Services - Virtual (Garden City, NY) - Virtual: Zoom https://powerschool.zoom.us/j/70194

    Dates: 9/11/2025

    Location: Virtual: Zoom https://powerschool.zoom.us/j/70194

    Welcome and Overview

    • Our Team & PowerUps

    • PowerSchool Community

    • Support & Help Center Open Forum for your questions - below is the topics to focus on during this time of year:

    • Overview of eDocs process

    • How to best prepare your school for the college application timeline o School Profile o School Information form o Transcripts Uploads

    • Configuration for students o Ensure CA matching is turned on o Ensure Request teacher letter of recommendations is turned on o Ensure Student permissions for colleges sections are appropriately configured ZOOM LINK: https://powerschool.zoom.us/j/7019410773

    62. Grading for Equity **Virtual**

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB

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

    Audience: Teachers, School & District Administrators, School Counselors, Support Staff

    Dates: 9/11/2025 to 9/25/2025

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    While grading is an everyday practice for classroom teachers, we rarely have the opportunity to interrogate our grading practices and understand how grades impact our students' attitudes, well-being, and academic success. In this transformational course, we will use Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman as our anchor text to understand how traditional grading practices impact our students, and how we can use research-based grading policies that are accurate, bias-resistant, motivational, and empowering. Rather than lectures, this course is active and engaging, using the case study method and rigorous discussion to support learning.

    Session 1: The Problem With Traditional Grading
    Session 2: Feldman's 3 Pillars
    Session 3: Creating Grading Policies That Work

    This is a three-session virtual workshop with 90 minutes each. During each session, group members work in consistent groupings called "home groups” to help build community. Attendees should expect to participate in breakout rooms and in the chat.

    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.

    63. SMS - Teacher Reacher - TeacherReacher Demo - Webinar

    Program: Student Management Services: TeacherReacher

    Location: Webinar (x, x)

    Dates: 9/12/2025

    Meeting Times: 9/12/2025 10am-11am

    New
    Welcome to the TeacherReacher Demo - your gateway to streamlined, efficient, and meaningful parent-teacher communication. TeacherReacher is a powerful scheduling platform that simplifies the process of booking and managing parent-teacher conferences. With an intuitive interface for both staff and families, it eliminates the back-and-forth, reduces scheduling conflicts, and increases engagement. In this demo, we'll showcase how TeacherReacher empowers schools to strengthen connections, improve communication, and enhance the overall parent experience.

    64. Charting the Change: A Math Teacher's Guide to Regents Reform - Algebra I

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Dates: 9/12/2025

    Location: LS1

    As New York State transitions from the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) to the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards (NGMLS), it's critical for math educators to understand how this shift impacts Regents exam content, structure, and rigor.

    In this interactive session, participants will compare and contrast old and new Regents exams, focusing on how the same standard clusters are assessed differently over time. They will analyze shifts in mathematical language, cognitive demand, and question design, and collaborate to adapt instruction accordingly.

    Teachers will leave with a collection of practical resources, including:




    •A standards frequency heatmap.




    •A standards comparison guide.




    •A question difficulty rubric.




    •A digital resource folder filled with editable tools for classroom and department planning.
    Leave with actionable insights and tools to better prepare students for the evolving expectations of Regents success.

    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.

    65. McKinney Vento Liaison Back-to-School 2025 Meeting

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

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

    Audience: McKinney Vento Liaisons

    Dates: 9/12/2025

    Location: CR123

    Join us for our Fall 2025 Back to School Meeting. Meeting with district McKinney Vento Liaisons re - overview of district policies for students experiencing homelessness.

    66. Literacy Coach Collegial Circle

    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: Literacy Coaches

    Dates: 9/15/2025 to 5/20/2026

    Location: LS 2

    Our Literacy Coach Collegial Circle is the perfect place for you to connect with other educators in your position, share best practices, and refine your coaching skills.

  • Engage in reflective discussions and problem-solving sessions with experienced literacy coaches.
  • Dive deep into research-based instructional strategies and explore innovative approaches.
  • Collaborate with a supportive community of practice to enhance your coaching practice.
  • Share lesson plans, resources, and success stories to inspire and empower fellow coaches.

    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.
  • 67. Dialogue with Lily Zheng: Navigating the FAIR Framework Together **Virtual**

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB

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

    Audience: PK-12 Teachers, Staff, School Leaders, District Leaders, Central Administrators, Board Members, BOCES, RBERNs, NYSED

    Dates: 9/15/2025

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    Join Lily Zheng for a dynamic one-hour virtual session to explore how the FAIR Framework (Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Representation) can be used to foster thriving student-centered environments across New York's education ecosystem. This session is grounded in real-world application and aligned with the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework to promote the academic success and well-being of all students.

    You'll walk away with tools to:
    - understand the FAIR Framework's relevance across classrooms, schools, districts, and systems
    - recognize and address factors that impact student learning and participation
    - apply FAIR principles to create and sustain welcoming and affirming learning environments
    - make well-informed decisions that reflect fairness and address the needs of all students.

    Your voice matters. To help shape the conversation, we encourage participants to submit questions by September 1, 2025 to kgrant1@nasboces.org. Don't miss this opportunity to join a bold, practical dialogue that moves us beyond awareness toward real, sustainable change in education!

    LILY ZHENG is a no-nonsense strategist, consultant, and author who helps leaders and practitioners build fair, accessible, inclusive, and representative organizations. Lily's work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and NPR. Their two bestselling books and the forthcoming Fixing Fairness, lay out the practical skills and knowledge anyone can use to create the healthy workplaces we all deserve.

    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.

    68. 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 1

    Audience: Librarians, Media Specialists

    Dates: 9/15/2025

    Location: Learning Studio 1

    New
    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

    69. **VIRTUAL** Nassau BOCES Regional Social Studies Curriculum "Walk Through"

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: NB RSSC Subscribing Districts -Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 9/15/2025

    Join us for an overview of the Nassau BOCES Regional Social Studies Curriculum for grades K-5. Subscribing districts are welcome to attend for an introduction to the Scope and Sequence and instructions about how to access everything you will need to implement the units in your classroom.

    70. Nassau BOCES Mental Health Consortium Liaison Meeting- Kick off 2025-2026

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

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

    Audience: all

    Dates: 9/16/2025

    Location: LS2

    This meeting is intended for district Mental Health Consortium liaisons. Overview of upcoming programs, services, new partners, pilot programs and dissemination of information. JUUL funding will be discussed. Liaisons are strongly encouraged to join us for this important meeting.

    71. Initial APPR Certification Training for Administrators

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators

    Dates: 9/16/2025

    Location: CR 123

    The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers and principals to be certified through an appropriate training process. During this in-person and interactive Teacher Evaluation Training workshop, participants will explore the following topics:

    1. Recent history of theory and practice relative to teacher evaluation
    2. Understanding the most recent version of NYSED's APPR Regulations
    3. The application of rubrics in evaluating classroom 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.

    72. What's New With Google for Education-Virtual

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Model Schools - CoSer 534.531

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Model Schools PD (Westbury, NY) - Virtual

    Audience: Staff

    Dates: 9/16/2025

    Location: Virtual

    Join us for a tour of the latest and greatest updates to Google for Education! This session will cover recent releases related to Chromebooks, Google Classroom, and Gemini

    73. NEW UPDATED 2025 SYLLABUS WORKSHOP - Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment - VIRTUAL-VIA ZOOM

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Child Abuse - CoSer 507.530

    Dates: 9/16/2025

    Location: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

    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 Danielle Smith, dsmith3@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.

    74. **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: 9/18/2025 to 6/18/2026

    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. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated.

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

    75. *Virtual PD* Annual APPR Recertification Training for Principal and Teacher Evaluators

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: School Administrators and Supervisors

    Dates: 9/18/2025

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    Closed
    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 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.

    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.

    76. I Got 99 Problems: Teaching Problem Solving in Mathematics Classrooms

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 3

    Dates: 9/18/2025

    Location: Learning Studio 3

    New
    What do you do when you don't know what to do? "I don't know what to do” is a common refrain in math class-especially when students face unfamiliar problems or standardized test questions. Do they give up? Or do they problem solve? Unfortunately, explicit instruction in problem solving is often missing from the curriculum. In this workshop, we'll explore practical strategies and routines you can use to help your students become confident, capable problem solvers. You'll leave with concrete tools and next steps to bring more problem solving into your classroom. Together, we won't just learn how to teach problem solving-we'll become better problem solvers ourselves.

    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.

    77. Restorative Practices Collegial Circle

    Program: Health & Allied Services MHC For COST Associated PD

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

    Audience: all

    Dates: 9/18/2025

    Location: Zoom

    Topic TBD

    78. **Virtual** ELA 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: 9/18/2025 to 6/18/2026

    Nassau BOCES is joining, once again, with Western Suffolk to offer monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators and coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated.

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

    79. 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: 9/18/2025

    Location: Conference Room 1, 2 and 3

    NASTECH Monthly Meeting - September

    80. **Virtual** Math Specialist Collegial Circle - 10 Session Series

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Grades K-12 Math Teachers, Math Coaches, and Math Instructional Support Teachers

    Dates: 9/19/2025 to 6/12/2026

    Join fellow math teachers from across Long Island in a ten-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 10 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.

    81. Word-Level Reading Problems: Implications for Instruction and Intervention with Dr. David Kilpatrick

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: K-12 Administrators, Teachers, Reading Specialists, Instructional Coaches, School Psychologists, Intervention Specialists K-12

    Dates: 9/19/2025

    Location: Conference Rooms 1, 2, 3

    David Kilpatrick is coming to Long Island-don't miss this rare chance to learn from one of the foremost experts in reading science!

    Drawing on decades of research in reading development and cognitive psychology, David Kilpatrick, PhD will explore how we can identify reading difficulties, interpret assessment data meaningfully, and design interventions that actually work-especially for struggling readers. Specifically, this session will focus on how children learn to read words and why some children struggle. Understanding what research has found about the nature of word-level reading development and word-level reading problems will guide assessment, instruction, and intervention.

    Educators will walk away with a deeper understanding of orthographic mapping, phonemic proficiency, and the critical role of assessment in accelerating student growth. Whether you're a classroom teacher, literacy coach, administrator, or specialist, this session will sharpen your instructional lens and provide actionable tools to help all students become confident, capable readers.

    Learning Targets:
    -Participants will understand the component cognitive and linguistic skills needed for word level reading.
    -Participants will understand the source(s) of difficulties in word-level reading, including dyslexia.
    -Participants will become aware of compensating students, who display "average” performance but require extraordinary effort to do so.
    -Participants will learn what approaches are useful in addressing word-level reading difficulties.

    Breakfast and lunch will be served.

    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.

    82. *VIRTUAL* Educator Care's Teacher Mentoring Program

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Administrators, Teacher Mentors

    Dates: 9/22/2025 to 2/4/2026

    Educator Care's virtual 15-hour Teacher Mentoring Professional Development Certificate of Completion Program is designed to train educators to become effective and skilled mentors.

  • 10 NYS Mentoring Standards
  • Focus on the methodology needed to train mentors, Program Philosophy and Purpose, Program Design, Program Implementation, Mentor Selection, Mentor Development, Building Strong Relationships, Roles and Responsibilities, Mentoring Skills and Knowledge, Shared Leadership and Administration, Beginning Teacher Skills and Knowledge, Phases of a First Year Teacher, Program Evaluation.

    Five session will meet virtually from 9am-12pm:
  • Sept 22 - Teacher Mentor Overview
  • Oct 22 - Building Relationships
  • Nov 6 - Building Positive Relationships with Students and Parents
  • Jan 7 - The Disillusionment Phase
  • Feb 4 - Mentoring New Teachers: Preparing Students for State Testing, Reflection and Anticipation Phases

    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.
  • 83. RTI/MTSS Implementation Workshop: From Core Components to Real-World Success in K-12 Education (5 Sessions)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Audience: Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 9/22/2025 to 3/19/2026

    Location: CR 123

    This comprehensive workshop is designed to equip educators with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to implement a successful Response to Intervention (RTI) or Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) program within their K-12 schools. RTI/MTSS is a multi-tiered framework aimed at providing targeted support to students based on their individual needs, ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to achieve academic, social-emotional and behavioral success.

    Over the course of five sessions, participants will delve into the core components of RTI, explore effective strategies for designing student action plans, examine targeted intervention techniques, learn how to collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions, and consider the unique needs of diverse learners, including those with social-emotional learning (SEL) needs and English language learners (ELL).

    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.

    84. 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) - LS1

    Dates: 9/22/2025

    Location: LS1

    New
    Join us at the Lupinskie Conference Center for our first High School to College Collegial Circle of the 2025-2026 school year. 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*

    85. Data Wise Course - September- Session 3

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

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

    Dates: 9/25/2025

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

    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.

    86. *Virtual PD* Annual APPR Recertification Training for Principal and Teacher Evaluators

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: School Administrators and Supervisors

    Dates: 9/25/2025

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    Closed
    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 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.

    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.

    87. *Virtual* Science Administrator Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Science Administrators, Chairpersons, Specialists, Coaches

    Dates: 9/25/2025 to 5/28/2026

    New
    Join fellow K-12 science administrators and instructional leaders to collaborate, problem-solve, and share strategies for strengthening science teaching and learning. This year-long virtual Collegial Circle Series offers a professional space to connect with peers, reflect on challenges, and explore solutions that support your district's implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS).

    Each one-hour session provides a supportive environment for discussion, reflection, and cross-district collaboration. Participants will examine key curriculum shifts, including integrating Investigations and three-dimensional learning, discuss emerging trends in science instruction and assessment, and share actionable strategies to improve student outcomes.

    Registration on Frontline enrolls you in all sessions. Please use the same email address to register on Zoom that you used to register on Frontline.

    88. Deconstructing Anti-Asian Hate and Islamophobia in the Classroom **Virtual**

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB

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

    Audience: PK-12 Educators and Administrators

    Dates: 9/25/2025

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    This three-hour virtual workshop will guide educators through how to recognize both internal and external biases, stop micro-aggressive behaviors in our schools, and encourage an educational outlook on social and cultural tolerance. An experienced instructor from the Asian American Institute for Research and Engagement (AAIRE) will deconstruct the stigmas and stereotypes that are associated with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, with a concrete focus on its relevance to modern-day socio-political issues. Materials will include community resources, such as information on hubs/centers for social activities, advocacy projects, and shareable academic tools like Asian-centric art and cultural mediums.

    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.

    89. The Writing Revolution

    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: Classroom Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 9/25/2025

    Location: LS 3

    Join us for a Professional Development Opportunity based on the books The Writing Revolution and The Writing Revolution 2.0 by Judith Hochman and Natalie Hochman.

    Participants will leave with strategies from both books such as Sentences Summaries, Sentences Frames and Outlines. A focus on the writing instruction and how to embed the writing into content. Students can become better writers and thinkers when the two are linked. Explicit direct instruction activities in writing will be shared and demonstrated throughout the professional development opportunity.

    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.

    90. Smart Start Grant Year 5 Fall Workshop

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Smart Start Grant

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

    Audience: Smart Start Grant participating teachers and administrators

    Dates: 9/26/2025

    Location: Conf 1, 2, 3

    Join facilitators from NYIT and the Smart Start grant lead team from Nassau BOCES to launch the fifth year of the NYSED Smart Start grant. All participating teachers and district grant leads should attend. The day's activities will include an overview of the grant, and introduction to the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards (CSDF), breakout sessions showcasing previous grant work and applied technologies and breakout sessions for individual cohorts to begin working with their assigned NYIT facilitator.

    91. **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: Mathematics Administrators

    Dates: 9/26/2025 to 5/29/2026

    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.

    92. The Library Corporation (TLC) Showcase

    Program: Nassau BOCES School Library Services

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

    Audience: Librarians, Media Specialist

    Dates: 9/26/2025

    Location: LS1

    New
    The Library Corporation (TLC) provides libraries with advanced automation and cataloging solutions. Join us for an informational session to learn more about what TLC has to offer and how they support school librarians.
    *This is a virtual session. A Zoom Meeting link will be emailed the day before the scheduled session.

    93. Championing Belonging: Engaging Educators, Students, Families, and Communities in Culturally Responsive Schools

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 3 (LS 3)

    Audience: Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, District Leaders, School Leaders, Teachers, and Staff

    Dates: 9/29/2025

    Location: Learning Studio 3 (LS 3)

    Join us for a dynamic session featuring two district leaders, who will share strategies for equipping all learners to have the competencies of NYSED's Portrait of a Graduate. Dr. Danielle Ballard of Freeport UFSD will explore fostering student and educator engagement through culturally responsive practices. Natalie Nelson, Esq. of Westbury UFSD will focus on strategic approaches to meaningful family and community engagement. Together, these complementary presentations will provide participants with practical strategies and insights for championing belonging across all levels of our school communities.

    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.

    94. Initial APPR Certification Training for Administrators

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators

    Dates: 9/29/2025

    Location: CR 123

    The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers and principals to be certified through an appropriate training process. During this in-person and interactive Teacher Evaluation Training workshop, participants will explore the following topics:

    1. Recent history of theory and practice relative to teacher evaluation
    2. Understanding the most recent version of NYSED's APPR Regulations
    3. The application of rubrics in evaluating classroom 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.

    95. Overview of Fundations Pre-K- K

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - 1D[map]

    Audience: Teachers and Teacher Assistants

    Dates: 9/29/2025

    Location: 1D

    In this workshop, we will explore all the parts of Fundations and the different options that can be used to teach the curriculum to all students.

    The participants will be able to review the necessary components of a lesson plan that covers a week of instruction.

    Strategies and tips for organizing the flow of the lesson over a week and various tips on using the materials needed for each part of the lesson.

    Discussion on assessment data and how to organize small groups to ensure success.

    Discussion on centers and additional practice.

    All participants should bring their Fundations Teacher's Manual to class. If you have any questions that you would like discussed please email Karenlucchese67@gmail.com

    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.

    96. Plainview-Old Bethpage - Data Wise Course - SESSION 3

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

    Location: Plainview-Old Bethpage School District (Plainview, NY) - TBD[map]

    Dates: 9/30/2025

    Location: TBD

    This meeting will provide building principals with an overview of the Nassau Boces Data Wise course and the application process. All questions pertaining to this course, can be answered by a Data Wise team member during this meeting.

    97. *Virtual PD* DASA Coordinator Refresher Training

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Experienced DASA Coordinators and School Professionals

    Dates: 9/30/2025

    This half-day refresher session is designed for experienced Dignity for ALL Students Act (DASA) Coordinators and school professionals seeking to enhance their effectiveness in handling incident reports effectively.

    This session aims to provide a focused review and update on key aspects of Dignity Act implementation, ensuring that participants are equipped with the latest knowledge and strategies to fulfill responsibilities with confidence. Additionally, we'll delve into adaptive skills essential for receiving and responding to incident reports, offering insights and best practices to sharpen your approach.

    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.

    98. Discovery Education Boot Camp

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: COL

    Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A[map]

    Dates: 9/30/2025

    Location: LL-A

    Discovery Education continues to empower educators with resources, strategies and tools for creating quality lessons using multi-modal digital resources. For Back-to-School 2025-26, we are combining all that teachers and students love about the DE ecosystem with new content, including Career Connect and the AI Assessment Generator! Join us this Fall at Nassau BOCES to learn about the best ways to utilize all that Discovery Education has to offer as well as exciting updated features, synchronous and asynchronous activities, assignment templates, background builder lessons and much more: *Ready-to-Use Activities & Video Quizzes *Supports for NYS Science Investigations *AI Assessment Generator *Career Connect *Core 4 Focus & Supplemental Supports *Spotlight On Strategies for All Subjects and Grade Levels RECOMMENDED AUDIENCE: Librarians, Technology Integration Specialists, Lead Teachers, Curriculum & Instruction Department, Teaching & Learning Department. Lunch will be provided by Discovery Education.

    99. Teaching a NYSSLS-Based Biology Course; Now What?

    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: Regents Biology Teachers and Science Leaders

    Dates: 9/30/2025

    Location: LL-B

    Launching a full-year NYSSLS-based Biology course? Whether you're just getting started or refining your NYSSLS approach for students taking the LS: Biology Regents, this workshop is your opportunity to build confidence, clarity, and effective classroom strategies. It will serve as a refresher, placing three-dimensional, phenomenon-based learning into an instructional context.

    This workshop will help you reframe your instruction around scientific thinking, authentic application, and meaningful assessment. You'll leave with three-dimensional strategies you can implement tomorrow-and a vision that will guide you throughout the year.

    Included will be:
  • Principles of the pedagogical shift for teaching and student learning.
  • Demonstrating how curriculum lessons differ from NYSED assessment clusters.
  • Participating as a student in a phenomenon-based mini-storyline.
  • Developing strategies to address the length of the open-source storylines.
  • Employing methods to accommodate the diverse capacities of your students.
  • Analyzing a question cluster from the June 2025 Biology Regents Exam.
  • Collaborating in small groups on a Performance Expectation to begin developing a question cluster. Document each group's work on a Google Doc and upload it to a shared Google Drive.


    Please note: **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites during the workshop.

    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.
  • 100. Vocabulary Instruction for Durable Learning

    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: Teachers, K-12

    Dates: 9/30/2025

    Location: LS 3

    A rich and varied knowledge of words is the key to academic success in all subject areas. Yet many teachers do not address vocabulary instruction effectively and with sufficient emphasis. In this session, teachers will learn engaging ways to teach generic academic vocabulary, subject-specific words, and words encountered in well-crafted literature. Amy draws upon principles of natural language acquisition to focus on student-friendly and teacher-friendly practices that lead to durable vocabulary growth. Goals for this session include: Using the principles of natural language acquisition to expand vocabulary, when and how to use implicit and explicit instruction, and using visuals to teach Greek and Latin word roots.

    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.

    101. Asset Based Mindset and Strategies - LILIE ( IN-SERVICE)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 10/1/2025 to 10/28/2025

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDCU 9106 Instructor: Valerie Fiano GRAD THROUGH UMASS Global OR IN-SERVICE District Approval required prior to enrollment This course will focus on how we can empower all students to be successful both academically and socially within the learning community and what we can do as a teacher and facilitator to foster a brave learning environment that supports students to utilize their own assets, knowledge and abilities to take a role in their own learning and success. Further, we will explore ways we can encourage families to support students and integrate their own assets and perspectives into the learning environment and to create a stronger home, school and community connection. We will see a shift of mindset in focusing on student struggle but rather their personal strengths, abilities and knowledge. Additionally, specific strategies teachers can incorporate into their classes will be explored as well as methods to support culturally responsive instruction for empowering students to overcome various academic obstacles.