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

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

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

Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: New Secondary School and District Administrators

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

Location: LS2

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

Build a strong professional network with fellow secondary administrators

Engage in reflective discussions focused on challenges of leadership

Explore research-based leadership practices and innovative approaches

Strengthen instructional leadership and school culture practices

Collaborate on problem-solving and decision-making strategies

Share resources, experiences, and successful leadership practices

Develop confidence in navigating the complexities of school leadership

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

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

3. Advanced RTI/MTSS Implementation Workshop Series: (5 Sessions)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - LS3

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 9/23/2026 to 3/16/2027

Location: LS3

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

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

Instructor: Dr. Anne Rullan

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

4. New Elementary Administrator Collegial Circle: Supporting and Empowering Emerging School Leaders

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2 (LS3 on 12/11/2026)

Audience: New Elementary School and District Administrators

Dates: 9/23/2026 to 5/3/2027

Location: LS2 (LS3 on 12/11/2026)

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

Build a strong professional network with fellow elementary administrators

Engage in reflective discussions focused on challenges of leadership

Explore research-based leadership practices and innovative approaches

Strengthen instructional leadership and school culture practices

Collaborate on problem-solving and decision-making strategies

Share resources, experiences, and successful leadership practices

Develop confidence in navigating the complexities of school leadership

Celebrate successes while identifying opportunities for continued growth
Instructor: Gina Faust

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

5. Virtual CTE Collegial Circle - 6 Session Series

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Coaches, Chairpersons, Directors, Coordinators, Teachers

Dates: 9/23/2026 to 5/5/2027

Location: Virtual Zoom

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

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

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

Instructor: Marsha Iverson

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

6. Virtual Social Studies Collegial Circle (for Nassau Districts)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

Dates: 9/24/2026 to 6/17/2027

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

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

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

7. Virtual English Collegial Circle (for Nassau Districts)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

Dates: 9/24/2026 to 6/17/2027

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

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

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

8. SECOND Cohort Added: The Writing Revolution Microcredential Guided Cohort

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

Dates: 10/5/2026 to 1/7/2027

Location: LS 2

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

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

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

Space is limited.

Please note:

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

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

9. 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: 10/6/2026 to 5/17/2027

Location: LS 2

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Join our Literacy Coach Collegial Circle, facilitated by Jennifer Wiener. This is a collaborative professional learning community designed specifically for literacy coaches. This collegial circle provides an opportunity to connect with peers, engage in meaningful professional dialogue, and strengthen your coaching practice through shared learning and reflection.

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.

10. 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: 10/8/2026 to 5/13/2027

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.

11. Virtual AI Collegial Circle - 6 Session Series

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Coaches, Chairpersons, Directors, Coordinators, Teachers

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 5/17/2027

Location: Virtual Zoom

The AI Virtual Collegial Circle provides educators with a collaborative space to explore how artificial intelligence can support teaching, learning, and professional practice. Through guided discussions, shared experiences, and hands-on exploration of AI tools, participants will discover practical ways to enhance lesson planning, differentiate instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and increase student engagement.

This collegial circle fosters professional dialogue, encourages responsible and ethical use of AI, and creates opportunities for staff to learn from one another as they navigate the evolving role of technology in education.

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

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

Instructor: Dr. Mary-Ellen Kakalos

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.

12. Dignity Act Coordinator Collegial Circle

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: DASA Coordinators, School and District Leaders

Dates: 10/29/2026 to 5/5/2027

Location: LS3

Join use for a unique professional learning experience created specifically for Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Coordinators who are committed to fostering safe, respectful, and inclusive school environments. This series offers a collaborative space to connect with colleagues, engage in meaningful dialogue, and strengthen practice through authentic application. Across the series, participants will examine real scenarios, engage in guided decision making, and share practical strategies that support effective response to incidents including leading investigations, clarity around reporting expectations, effective communication practices, and proactive approaches to building positive school climates. Together, we will unpack the complexities of the Dignity Act Coordinator role, including navigating sensitive situations, addressing common misconceptions about reporting procedures, and ensuring consistent NYSED compliance, and student-centered responses. Participants will leave with refined skills, enhanced confidence, and actionable tools to support their ongoing work in promoting dignity, safety, and inclusion for all students.
Instructor: Gina Faust

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

13. New Teacher Network: Learning, Connecting, and Growing Together (K-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: New and untenured teachers

Dates: 11/9/2026 to 4/6/2027

Location: LS2

The New Teacher Network is a collaborative professional learning series designed to support educators in their first years of teaching. Through shared experiences, guided discussions, and practical learning opportunities, participants will connect with colleagues across grade levels and content areas while building confidence in their instructional practice.

Topics will include relationship building and classroom culture, effective lesson planning, research-based instructional strategies, behavior management and student engagement, assessment practices, and responsive teaching techniques. Participants will have opportunities to reflect on challenges, celebrate successes, exchange ideas, and develop a supportive professional network that promotes continued growth and success in the classroom.

Whether teaching in elementary, middle, or high school settings, educators will leave each session with practical tools, resources, and strategies they can implement immediately to enhance student learning and strengthen their teaching practice.

Instructor: Dr. Mary-Ellen Kakalos

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.

14. Cluster Busters: Literacy Strategies for Life, Earth, and Space Sciences Regents Exams

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Educators-Science and English Teachers, Science Administrators

Dates: 11/12/2026

Location: LS3

Starting Today

Secondary students' literacy skills across the United States are in decline, while the literacy demands on the new Life Science/Biology and Earth and Space Sciences Regents exams are increasingly rigorous. This hands-on workshop will provide biology and Earth science teachers with literacy strategies that will help their secondary students better comprehend, remember, and demonstrate their learning of science content on the new Regents exams. Participants are asked to please bring their laptops and current lesson plans/curriculum to the session to to create materials to use in their secondary classrooms.

Participants will learn:
1. Effective vocabulary, pre reading, during reading, post-reading, CER writing, small group and whole class discussion strategies for Life Science/Biology and Earth and Space Sciences courses and Regents preparation
2. How to approach the new cluster questions and complex texts, diagrams, and reference tables through a literacy lens
3. How to create literacy materials to use in their biology and Earth and space science classrooms

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.

15. Supporting Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary: Science of Reading Strategies That Build Missing Foundational Skills

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Classroom teachers grades 3-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators

Dates: 11/13/2026

Location: LS1

Starting Soon

Upper elementary teachers are increasingly encountering students who still lack essential foundational skills-gaps in phonics, decoding, and word recognition that make grade‑level reading feel out of reach. This workshop offers practical, hands-on guidance grounded in the science of reading to help you support students who are struggling or who never fully mastered early literacy skills.

What the workshop focuses on

Strengthening decoding and spelling through explicit, systematic phonics instruction that meets students where they are

Rebuilding foundational skills for readers who missed earlier instruction or need targeted intervention

Boosting vocabulary knowledge with routines that deepen word meaning, morphology, and usage

Integrating phonics, spelling, and word study so students can confidently tackle multisyllabic and unfamiliar words
Instructor: Lauren Kolbeck and/or Debbie Linscott-Feinstein

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

16. Integrating the NYS Climate Education Requirements into the Classroom
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: All staff preparing to implement NYS Climate Education Standards
Dates: 11/17/2026
Location: LL-B
Starting Soon

Gaia Scholastic will support teachers in integrating climate education into the classroom. Gaia will bolster sustainability initiatives through teacher professional development for grades PK-12, to embed climate education into current units of study. This session is designed to meet the needs of the student population, the teachers' learning trajectory in climate instruction, state-specific learning standards, and current state-of-the-art teaching practices. Outcomes will include the following:

● Grade level or cross-grade level focused study groups on a variety of environmental topics.
● Teacher application of environmental knowledge to the curricula within their own classrooms: integration of interdisciplinary, standards-driven sustainability content into their subject areas.
● Connection to community partners that can enhance standards-driven, place-based learning experiences for all students, utilizing green spaces as an outdoor classroom to enhance classroom learning.

Session Content

● Background on climate change causes, impacts and solutions
● Research on the student experience with case studies on eco-anxiety & nature journaling
● Investigate existing resources on climate change causes, impacts and solutions in relation to teacher content areas and grade levels
● Explore entry points between teacher content areas and environmental literacy
● Collaborative, inquiry-driven backwards design of a sample place-based issue

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

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 20/30
Wait: 0/0

17. Conflict to Community: Distinguished Speaker George Couros- Forward Together AM Session
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A and LL-B[map]
Audience: All Educators
Dates: 11/18/2026
Location: LL-A and LL-B
Starting Soon

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and he has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. Most importantly, he is a proud father and husband. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people's hearts is modeled in his writing and speaking.

This workshop is built around his newly released book, "Forward Together: Moving Schools from Conflict to Community in Contentious Times.” Innovation does not happen in isolation, and community does not grow without intention. This workshop brings together the core ideas from The Innovator's Mindset and Forward, Together to explore how schools can move forward through change while strengthening trust, connection, and collective responsibility.

A free copy of the book "Forward, Together" is included for the first 50 registrants in each session!

Participants will examine how innovation is not about programs, tools, or quick wins, but about people, relationships, and culture. Using real stories, practical examples, and reflective prompts, this session challenges educators and leaders to rethink what it means to lead with purpose, listen with humility, and create conditions where creativity and collaboration can flourish, even in complex or contentious times. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to foster ownership, invite meaningful dialogue, and develop learning environments where both innovation and belonging are non-negotiable.

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

Hours: 2.5
Enrolled: 36/50
Wait: 0/0

18. RAFFLE Winner AM-Conflict to Community: Distinguished Speaker George Couros- Forward Together AM Session
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A and LL-B[map]
Audience: All Educators
Dates: 11/18/2026
Location: LL-A and LL-B
NewStarting Soon

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and he has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. Most importantly, he is a proud father and husband. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people's hearts is modeled in his writing and speaking.

This workshop is built around his newly released book, "Forward Together: Moving Schools from Conflict to Community in Contentious Times.” Innovation does not happen in isolation, and community does not grow without intention. This workshop brings together the core ideas from The Innovator's Mindset and Forward, Together to explore how schools can move forward through change while strengthening trust, connection, and collective responsibility.

A free copy of the book "Forward, Together" is included for the first 50 registrants in each session!

Participants will examine how innovation is not about programs, tools, or quick wins, but about people, relationships, and culture. Using real stories, practical examples, and reflective prompts, this session challenges educators and leaders to rethink what it means to lead with purpose, listen with humility, and create conditions where creativity and collaboration can flourish, even in complex or contentious times. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to foster ownership, invite meaningful dialogue, and develop learning environments where both innovation and belonging are non-negotiable.

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

Hours: 2.5
Enrolled: 10/12
Wait: 0/0

19. Conflict to Community: Distinguished Speaker George Couros- Forward Together PM Session
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A and LL-B[map]
Audience: All Educators
Dates: 11/18/2026
Location: LL-A and LL-B
Starting Soon

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and he has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. Most importantly, he is a proud father and husband. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people's hearts is modeled in his writing and speaking.

This workshop is built around his newly released book, "Forward Together: Moving Schools from Conflict to Community in Contentious Times.” Innovation does not happen in isolation, and community does not grow without intention. This workshop brings together the core ideas from The Innovator's Mindset and Forward, Together to explore how schools can move forward through change while strengthening trust, connection, and collective responsibility.

Participants will examine how innovation is not about programs, tools, or quick wins, but about people, relationships, and culture. Using real stories, practical examples, and reflective prompts, this session challenges educators and leaders to rethink what it means to lead with purpose, listen with humility, and create conditions where creativity and collaboration can flourish, even in complex or contentious times. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to foster ownership, invite meaningful dialogue, and develop learning environments where both innovation and belonging are non-negotiable.

A free copy of the book "Forward, Together" is included for the first 50 registrants in each session!

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

Hours: 2.5
Enrolled: 35/50
Wait: 0/0

20. RAFFLE Winner PM-Conflict to Community: Distinguished Speaker George Couros- Forward Together PM Session
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A and LL-B[map]
Audience: All Educators
Dates: 11/18/2026
Location: LL-A and LL-B
NewStarting Soon

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and he has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. Most importantly, he is a proud father and husband. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people's hearts is modeled in his writing and speaking.

This workshop is built around his newly released book, "Forward Together: Moving Schools from Conflict to Community in Contentious Times.” Innovation does not happen in isolation, and community does not grow without intention. This workshop brings together the core ideas from The Innovator's Mindset and Forward, Together to explore how schools can move forward through change while strengthening trust, connection, and collective responsibility.

Participants will examine how innovation is not about programs, tools, or quick wins, but about people, relationships, and culture. Using real stories, practical examples, and reflective prompts, this session challenges educators and leaders to rethink what it means to lead with purpose, listen with humility, and create conditions where creativity and collaboration can flourish, even in complex or contentious times. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to foster ownership, invite meaningful dialogue, and develop learning environments where both innovation and belonging are non-negotiable.

A free copy of the book "Forward, Together" is included for the first 50 registrants in each session!

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

Hours: 2.5
Enrolled: 4/8
Wait: 0/0

21. The Science of Writing: Building Strong Writers from the Sentence Up
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 1
Audience: Grades K-5 classroom teachers, literacy specialists, interventionists, coaches, and administrators
Dates: 11/20/2026
Location: LS 1

Writing is not a single skill but a set of interwoven processes that can be taught explicitly and systematically.

Drawing on research in self-regulated strategy development, explicit sentence-level instruction, and comprehensive models of skilled writing, this workshop connects transcription, sentence construction, grammar, planning, writing from sources, revision, and self-monitoring.

Participants will leave with practical routines for helping students generate and organize ideas, build and expand sentences, plan longer pieces, use feedback, and revise with purpose while strengthening reading, vocabulary, and knowledge.

Participants will:

•Explain how transcription, sentence construction, planning, and self-regulation work together in skilled writing.

•Apply explicit routines for sentence development, planning, writing from sources, feedback, and revision.

•Design writing instruction that also strengthens reading comprehension, vocabulary, and knowledge.

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

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 12/20
Wait: 0/20

22. Leading A Culture of Reading: How to Engage Readers in Your School Community
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1-3
Audience: District administrators, Literacy/ELA Directors, Principals, ELA Chairpeople, Instructional Coaches
Dates: 11/23/2026
Location: CR 1-3

This workshop offers practical strategies for building a celebratory school or district wide reading culture that meaningfully involves all stakeholders. Participants explore a community-based approach to supporting students' reading engagement, including the development of reading identities, habits, and behaviors. The workshop includes an overview of relevant research, highlighting the role of metacognition, the connection between reading volume and achievement, and the links between reading engagement and future-ready skills. Authentic school-based examples will be shared throughout to ground the concepts in real practice. Participants receive resources to help them begin implementing their learning immediately.
Participants will:

● Design a vision and plan for starting a reading campaign in their schools and classrooms.

● Learn practical ways to cultivate a culture of reading in schools and classrooms.

● Reflect on plans for how various stakeholders (students, teachers, administrators, caregivers, community members) can contribute to a child's reading life.

● Learn to utilize digital tools and social media to build engagement in reading and reading culture.

● Reflect on how celebrating reading as a social experience can build community and joy in schools and classrooms.

● Collect ready-to-use resources to bring back to schools and classrooms.

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 18/25
Wait: 0/0

23. Portrait of a Graduate Think Tank Series (3 sessions)
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: District Teams
Dates: 11/30/2026 to 5/24/2027
Location: Conference Rooms 1, 2, & 3

Join us for thoughtful planning and collegial conversations around the NY Inspires Portrait of a Graduate initiative. This group will take a deep dive into best practices around creating, designing, adapting, implementing the 6 attributes of future ready graduates across content areas. You will hear from districts across Nassau County as they share their POG journeys. We strongly encourage districts to attend in teams of 2-4 members to maximize collaboration and impact. Team members must register individually.

Each session offers structured time for each of the 6 attributes. There will be guided planning and cross-district dialogue, with opportunities to learn from and alongside fellow educators who are deeply engaged in this work. Whether your team is refining existing plans or just getting started, this POG Think Tank provides the space to grow together. As NYS releases success criteria, we will use this platform to discuss together. Refreshments and lunch to be served during at all sessions.

November 30, 2026: Academically Prepared and Creative Innovator

March 22, 2026: Critical Thinker and Effective Communicator

May 24, 2027: Global Citizen and Reflective and Future-Focused

Facilitator: Dr. Mary-Ellen Kakalos

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

Hours: 18
Enrolled: 116/120
Wait: 0/0

24. Presenter Link: Portrait of a Graduate Think Tank Series (3 sessions)
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: District Teams
Dates: 11/30/2026 to 5/24/2027
Location: Conference Rooms 1, 2, & 3
New

Join us for thoughtful planning and collegial conversations around the NY Inspires Portrait of a Graduate initiative. This group will take a deep dive into best practices around creating, designing, adapting, implementing the 6 attributes of future ready graduates across content areas. You will hear from districts across Nassau County as they share their POG journeys. We strongly encourage districts to attend in teams of 2-4 members to maximize collaboration and impact. Team members must register individually.

Each session offers structured time for each of the 6 attributes. There will be guided planning and cross-district dialogue, with opportunities to learn from and alongside fellow educators who are deeply engaged in this work. Whether your team is refining existing plans or just getting started, this POG Think Tank provides the space to grow together. As NYS releases success criteria, we will use this platform to discuss together. Refreshments and lunch to be served during at all sessions.

November 30, 2026: Academically Prepared and Creative Innovator

March 22, 2026: Critical Thinker and Effective Communicator

May 24, 2027: Global Citizen and Reflective and Future-Focused

Facilitator: Dr. Mary-Ellen Kakalos

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

Hours: 18
Enrolled: 2/18
Wait: 0/0

25. Building Student Writers
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS3
Audience: Grades K-12 Educators, Instructional Coaches, Literacy Leaders
Dates: 12/1/2026
Location: LS3

Revolutionize your writing instruction! In order to build student writers, educators need to lead writing lessons beginning at the sentence level with confidence. In this workshop, educators will explore how to use sentence strategies to build and develop student writers. Teachers will learn effective ways to differentiate writing activities for students. Participants will learn how to help students write sentences focused on learned content. Educators will support student writing through the science of learning, in particular the area of writing using higher order thinking skills to analyze and synthesize student creation of written material.

Instructor: Dr. Maureen Martin

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 4/15
Wait: 0/0

26. Dignity Act (DASA) Coordinator Refresher Training (Virtual)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Virtual Zoom Invite
Audience: DASA Coordinators, School and District Leaders
Dates: 12/1/2026
Location: Virtual Zoom Invite

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

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

Hours: 3
Enrolled: 21/30
Wait: 0/0

27. Preparing for NYS Portrait of a Graduate Personal Finance Requirements: Wealth, Risk, and Investing; Phil Dituri Ph.D.
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A[map]
Audience: Teachers
Dates: 12/1/2026
Location: LL-A

Prepare for New York State's new Portrait of a Graduate expectations for Personal Finance Education. Personal finance is relevant to students' lives and research shows that students find it interesting, recognize its importance, and are naturally motivated to engage with it. This workshop will help you harness that motivation while building your own confidence and capacity to teach these essential topics.

We will discuss all five state-identified areas, and take a deep dive into two of the most foundational components of the standards:

• Saving and Investing: Examining how setting money aside and understanding long-term planning support financial well-being.

• Risk Management: Understanding that risk is a part of life and exploring strategies to manage it, including the role of insurance.

Together, we'll unpack the core concepts, essential understandings, and best instructional practices for each area. You'll experience student-ready activities that illuminate the financial theory and mathematics underlying these ideas, and you'll leave with materials and strategies you can implement immediately in your classroom or community setting.

This workshop is designed for all educators, and anyone looking to strengthen financial literacy instruction. You'll take away ready-to-use activities, a clear understanding of related standards, and the tools to empower your students in their financial lives. No prior financial background required.

Come join us and discover what meaningful, engaging financial education can look like in your school!

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

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

28. P-20 Collegial Circle: Portrait of a Graduate
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Audience: All Educators
Dates: 12/1/2026

What knowledge, skills, and dispositions do students need to thrive in school, college, career, and life?

Join colleagues from across the P-20 continuum for a collaborative conversation focused on Portrait of a Graduate frameworks and their role in shaping teaching, learning, and student success. Participants will explore how Portrait of a Graduate initiatives can create a shared vision for the learner and strengthen alignment across grade levels, schools, higher education, and the broader community. Presenters include Paul Lynch, Lynbrook UFSD and Mary-Ellen Kakalos, Nassau BOCES.

Through discussion and collaborative activities, participants will consider:

What competencies and dispositions should students develop throughout their educational journey?

How can a Portrait of a Graduate inform curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student experiences?

What does meaningful P-20 alignment look like in practice?

How can educators and institutions move from creating a Portrait of a Graduate to embedding it into the learning experience?

How can we build greater coherence and continuity for students as they move from one educational setting to the next?

Cancellation Policy

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

Hours: 1
Enrolled: 10/50
Wait: 0/0

29. Algebra I: Navigating the Desmos Graphing Calculator on the NYS Regents
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - Conference Room 1C[map]
Audience: Algebra I Teachers
Dates: 12/3/2026
Location: Conference Room 1C
New

This workshop is designed for Algebra I teachers who are new to the Desmos Graphing Calculator and want to learn how to leverage it effectively for the NYS Regents exam.

In this session, participants will:

• Compare Calculator Platforms: Explore the differences between the Desmos Testing Version and the open-web calculator, while contrasting Desmos workflows with traditional handheld calculators.

• Master Essential Desmos Tools: Practice using key features-such as tables, sliders, regression tools, and built-in statistical functions-to streamline problem-solving.

• Support All Learners: Learn how Desmos's built-in accessibility features can support diverse student needs on high-stakes assessments.

• Analyze Exam Strategies: Examine a full NYS Algebra I Regents exam and build a practical question-classification matrix to help students optimize their calculator strategy on test day.

Note: Participants must bring a Wi-Fi-enabled device.

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

Hours: 3
Enrolled: 4/15
Wait: 0/0

30. Read Like a Detective: Science of Reading Moves for Deep Comprehension
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 1
Audience: Grade 2-8 teachers, reading teachers, administrators, coaches
Dates: 12/4/2026
Location: LS 1

This high‑energy workshop immerses grade 2-8 literacy and content‑area educators in Science‑of‑Reading‑aligned practices that make close reading a powerful engine for comprehension. Through an interactive model lesson, participants will see how detective‑style reading, purposeful annotation, strategic rereads, and attention to sentence structure help students make sense of complex texts. The session highlights how understanding syntax-how sentences are built-supports meaning-making, knowledge building, and vocabulary growth.

Educators leave with practical routines that make close reading engaging, doable, and instructionally rich across subjects. Using one complex text as the anchor, the session models how to guide students through evidence gathering, sentence‑level analysis, and increasingly sophisticated interpretation.

Active, detective‑style reading with a pen to slow down, notice details, and externalize thinking

Rereading with new lenses (gist, structure, craft, meaning) to deepen understanding

Sentence‑level comprehension to unpack syntax, clarify meaning, and support complex‑text access Science‑of‑Reading‑aligned use of complex texts to build knowledge, vocabulary, and language comprehension

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 11/20
Wait: 0/0

31. More Than a Score: Meaningful Assessment - A Morning with Dr. Peter Afflerbach
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: Classroom teachers, literacy specialists, instructional coaches, and school/district leaders
Dates: 12/7/2026
Location: Conference Rooms 1, 2, 3
New

Meaningful assessment goes beyond collecting scores. It means understanding students as learners and using evidence to make informed instructional decisions.

Join Dr. Peter Afflerbach, nationally recognized literacy researcher, Reading Hall of Fame inductee, and contributor to the NAEP Reading Framework, for an engaging morning exploring how formative assessment, student self-assessment, and everyday classroom practices can strengthen literacy instruction.

Participants will explore how to:

Embed formative assessment into daily instruction.

Use student self-assessment to promote ownership and growth.

Gather and interpret meaningful evidence of student learning.

Use assessment findings to identify student strengths and needs and guide instruction.

All participants will receive a copy of Meaningful Reading Assessment by Peter Afflerbach and Adria F. Klein.

Optional Lunch & Learn Sponsored by Benchmark Education

Following the morning session (concluding at 12:00 p.m.), participants are invited to stay for a complimentary lunch and optional session taking a deeper dive into turning assessment data into actionable instructional decisions and highlighting assessments and practical tools within Benchmark Advance and Assess360 that can help educators use data to inform instruction and support student learning.

A separate registration link for the Lunch & Learn will be emailed to registered participants.

Cancellation Policy: Participants must cancel their Frontline/MLP registration at least 7 days before the workshop. Late cancellations or failure to attend will result in the participant/district being billed.

Credits: 3
Hours: 3
Enrolled: 3/50
Wait: 0/0

32. Reading Fluency: The Bridge Between Decoding and Comprehension
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS3
Audience: Teachers and Supervisors of ELA, ENL and Special Education Teachers
Dates: 12/7/2026
Location: LS3

Reading fluency is not just about speed. It is the seamless integration of accuracy, rate, and expression that allows readers to comprehend text without stumbling over multisyllabic words or getting lost in lengthy sentences. This workshop will provide teachers with research-aligned classroom practices appropriate for students at the secondary level.

Participants will learn:
1. Using the cues of punctuation to read silently with expression
2. Morphological analysis for reading multisyllabic words
3. Metacognitive habits of a skillful reader
4. Tricks and tips for reading syntactically complex sentences

Instructor: Amy Benjamin

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 8/15
Wait: 0/0

33. New Visions Biology - Unit 3 - Evolution of Sick Humans
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A[map]
Audience: Biology Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators Implementing New Visions Science Curriculum
Dates: 12/8/2026
Location: LL-A

In this unit-based professional learning, teachers and leaders will experience the New Visions Biology curriculum as science learners, working through lessons firsthand that students encounter in Unit 3. Educators will reflect on these student immersive learning experiences by collaborating with peers, determining appropriate modification to materials based on students' learning needs, and reflecting on the high-leverage pedagogical goal of the session to link the Anchor and Investigative Phenomenon with students own interests and experiences. Teachers and leaders will also explore the architecture behind this phenomenon-driven Biology unit through a unit mapping activity, as well as explore the three-dimensional assessments integrated with the instructional materials.

Participants will be able to deepen their understandings of the New Visions Biology Unit 3 Curriculum.

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

Secondary Goal: Providing opportunities for ALL students to link phenomena to their own interests and experiences.

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

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 25/30
Wait: 0/0

34. New Visions Earth & Space Science - Unit 3 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, & Tsunamis: Who's At Risk?
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A[map]
Audience: Earth & Space Science Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators Implementing New Visions Science Curriculum
Dates: 12/9/2026
Location: LL-A

In this unit-based professional learning, teachers and leaders will experience the New Visions Earth & Space Science curriculum as science learners, working through lessons firsthand that students encounter in Unit 3. Educators will reflect on these student immersive learning experiences by collaborating with peers, determining appropriate modification to materials based on students' learning needs, and reflecting on the high-leverage pedagogical goal of the session to link the Anchor and Investigative Phenomenon with students own interests and experiences. Teachers and leaders will also explore the architecture behind this phenomenon-driven Earth & Space Science unit through a unit mapping activity, as well as explore the three-dimensional assessments integrated with the instructional materials.

Participants will be able to deepen their understandings of the New Visions Earth & Space Science Unit 3 Curriculum.

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

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

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

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 8/30
Wait: 0/0

35. The Words ARE the Problem: Literacy Strategies for the Secondary Math Teachers, Grades 6-12
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS3
Audience: Educators-Social Studies and English Teachers, Humanities Administrators
Dates: 12/10/2026
Location: LS3

Due to their struggles with language and literacy, many secondary students do poorly on word problems and are unable to successfully access and express their computation thinking verbally or in writing. NYSED math assessments require students to be able to explain their mathematical thinking, and math teachers need better tools for teaching vocabulary and other critical literacy skills in mathematics. This workshop will equip math teachers with effective literacy tools for their grades 6-12 math classrooms. Participants are asked to please bring their laptops and current lesson plans/curriculum to the session to create materials to use with their own students.

Participants will learn:
1.Effective vocabulary, word problem reading, writing, small group and whole class discussion strategies for math, grades 6-12
2. How to better teach the language of math directions, tasks, and assessments
3. About several useful resources for literacy in the math classroom
4. How to create literacy materials and activities to incorporate in their grade 6-12 math classrooms

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 10/15
Wait: 0/0

36. From Counting on to Knowing: Building Deep Fact Fluency All Year Long with Dr. Nicki Newton
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LLA[map]
Audience: Teachers & Instructional Coaches
Dates: 12/11/2026
Location: LLA

What if every student in your classroom truly knew their math facts - not because they were drilled into compliance, but because they genuinely understood them? What if you had a precise, research-based tool that could tell you, within minutes, exactly where every student is in their fact fluency journey and exactly what to do next? That is not a fantasy. That is what happens when teachers build fact fluency the right way.

What You'll Walk Away With:
● A research-grounded understanding of what true mathematical fact fluency is
● A clear map of the fact fluency progression across the operations
● Hands-on experience with Math Running Records - Dr. Newton's internationally recognized assessment
tool - including how to administer, score, analyze, and respond to results with targeted, personalized instruction
● A yearlong fluency planning framework
● A toolkit of high-engagement fluency games, routines, and activities organized by operation and strategy
● Small group fluency lesson frameworks that show you exactly how to use Math Running Record data to pull targeted groups and deliver the precise instruction each group of students needs
● Strategies for eliminating math anxiety around fact fluency
● Tools for communicating with families about what fluency really means
● A curated annotated resource list
● A 30-60-90 day action plan

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 30/50
Wait: 0/0

37. Early Learning Forum: 3K, 4K Pre-K, UPK, K, Grade 1
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS1
Audience: 3K, 4K UPK, K, Grade 1 Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators, Teachers
Dates: 12/14/2026 to 5/7/2027
Location: LS1

Early Learning Forum Series: Pre-K-Grade 1

Join fellow early childhood educators for a dynamic four-part Early Learning Forum designed to support teaching and learning in PreK through Grade 1 classrooms. Each three-hour session will focus on research-based practices that strengthen early literacy, language development, mathematics, play-based learning, and student engagement.

Topics will include the Science of Reading in the early years, oral language and vocabulary development, purposeful play and inquiry, foundational math concepts, social-emotional learning, and developmentally appropriate instructional strategies. Participants will explore practical classroom applications, engage in collaborative discussions, and leave with ready-to-use resources to support young learners' growth and success.

This interactive series provides opportunities to connect with colleagues, reflect on current practices, and deepen understanding of how to create engaging, responsive, and equitable learning environments for our youngest students.

Instructor: Dr. Maureen Martin

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

Hours: 12
Enrolled: 16/20
Wait: 0/0

38. LETRS Volume 1
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123
Dates: 12/14/2026 to 5/10/2027
Location: CR 123

The LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is professional learning that provides educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading.

Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats, Dr. Carol Tolman, and Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, it is a flexible literacy professional learning solution for educators and administrators. LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a HYBRID workshop which includes two in-person sessions and two virtual sessions via Zoom.

In these 4 sessions, we will cover Volume 1, Units 1-4: Volume 1 (Units 1-4) focuses on the Word Recognition strands of Scarborough's Rope model through units centered on:
Phonology
Basic and advanced phonics
Screening
Educational and diagnostic assessment

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

Hours: 26
Enrolled: 21/25
Wait: 0/0

39. Portrait of a Graduate in Action: CTE 3-Part Tour Series
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Audience: Superintendents, Asst. Supts- Curriculum & Business, Directors of Guidance, Business, and/or CTE
Dates: 12/15/2026 to 2/5/2027
Location: Various Nassau BOCES CTE High School (listed above

Experience Career & Technical Education at Nassau BOCES

What does a Portrait of a Graduate look like in practice? Come see for yourself.

Join Nassau BOCES for an exclusive three-part leadership tour series showcasing how Career and Technical Education (CTE) brings the Portrait of a Graduate (POG) to life. From critical thinking and collaboration to communication, creativity, and career readiness, CTE is the Portrait of a Graduate at its core.

Designed specifically for Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, School Business Officials, Directors of Pupil Personnel Services, Directors of Guidance, Principals, and District Leaders, this series offers an inside look at three of Nassau BOCES' premier career and technical education schools. Explore innovative learning environments, observe students developing future-ready skills, and discover how CTE pathways prepare graduates for college, careers, and life.

Tour Schedule:

GC Tech
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Address: Levittown Memorial at 150 Abbey Lane, Levittown, NY 11756 (GC Tech is located on the east side of Levittown Memorial)

Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA)
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Address: 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791

Barry Tech
Friday, February 5, 2027
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Address: 1196 Prospect Avenue, Westbury NY, 11590

Each Visit Includes:
Continental breakfast and refreshments
Welcome and overview by Nassau BOCES leadership
Guided building tour
Classroom visits highlighting authentic student learning
Interactive question-and-answer session with BOCES administrators

See the Portrait of a Graduate in action. Discover why Career & Technical Education is at the heart of preparing students for tomorrow.

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 2/30
Wait: 0/0

40. Algebra I: Navigating the Desmos Graphing Calculator on the NYS Regents
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: Algebra I Teachers
Dates: 12/16/2026
Location: LS 3
New

This workshop is designed for Algebra I teachers who are new to the Desmos Graphing Calculator and want to learn how to leverage it effectively for the NYS Regents exam.

In this session, participants will:

• Compare Calculator Platforms: Explore the differences between the Desmos Testing Version and the open-web calculator, while contrasting Desmos workflows with traditional handheld calculators.

• Master Essential Desmos Tools: Practice using key features-such as tables, sliders, regression tools, and built-in statistical functions-to streamline problem-solving.

• Support All Learners: Learn how Desmos's built-in accessibility features can support diverse student needs on high-stakes assessments.

• Analyze Exam Strategies: Examine a full NYS Algebra I Regents exam and build a practical question-classification matrix to help students optimize their calculator strategy on test day.

Note: Participants must bring a Wi-Fi-enabled device.

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

Hours: 3
Enrolled: 6/15
Wait: 0/0

41. Beyond Memorization: Transforming Spelling Through the Science of Reading
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS1
Audience: K-6, reading teachers, administrators and coaches
Dates: 1/8/2027
Location: LS1

Strong spelling instruction is foundational to strong reading and writing, especially in the elementary years. This workshop brings together teachers, coaches, and administrators to explore how the science of reading reshapes the way we teach spelling-moving beyond memorization toward a clear, systematic understanding of how English works. Participants will dig into the connections between phonology, orthography, and morphology, and see how these elements support both decoding and encoding. Through practical routines, modeling, and classroom‑ready examples, we'll examine what effective spelling instruction looks like across grades K-6and how it fits within a comprehensive literacy block. Leaders and educators will leave with shared language, aligned practices, and actionable strategies that strengthen instruction school‑wide and help every student become a more confident, accurate, and fluent writer.

Instructor: Lauren Kolbeck and/or Debbie Lin Scott

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

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

42. Building Student Writers
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS1
Audience: Grades K-12 Educators, Instructional Coaches, Literacy Leaders
Dates: 1/11/2027
Location: LS1

Revolutionize your writing instruction! In order to build student writers, educators need to lead writing lessons beginning at the sentence level with confidence. In this workshop, educators will explore how to use sentence strategies to build and develop student writers. Teachers will learn effective ways to differentiate writing activities for students. Participants will learn how to help students write sentences focused on learned content. Educators will support student writing through the science of learning, in particular the area of writing using higher order thinking skills to analyze and synthesize student creation of written material.

Instructor: Dr. Maureen Martin

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

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

43. THIRD Cohort Added: The Writing Revolution Microcredential Guided Cohort
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Conf 1, 2, 3
Audience: Grades 3–12 teachers, literacy leaders, instructional coaches, and educators interested in strengthening writing instruction through The Writing Revolution framework.
Dates: 1/14/2027 to 4/9/2027
Location: Conf 1, 2, 3

THIS IS THE 3RD COHORT OF THE TWR MICROCREDENTIAL (IT IS THE SAME AS THE FIRST AND SECOND COHORTS AND WAS ADDED TO ACCOMMODATE HIGH INTEREST.) In partnership with The Writing Revolution, Nassau BOCES is excited to offer a special guided microcredential cohort for educators interested in deepening their understanding of writing instruction through a supported professional learning experience.

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

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

Space is limited.

Please note:

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

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

Credits: 24
Hours: 24
Enrolled: 16/25
Wait: 0/0

44. It Starts with Words: Teaching the Escalation of Hate
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Conference Room 1, 2, 3
Audience: K-12 Educators; Education Community
Dates: 1/20/2027
Location: Conference Room 1, 2, 3

Program Overview:
Grounded in relevant aspects of Holocaust history, this program connects learning to contemporary issues and concerns of today, introducing Echoes & Reflections and supplementary classroom resources to examine these topics with students.

Program Description:
The Holocaust arose out of antisemitic hatred fueled in part by the power of words. Participants examine the escalation of words to violence, which, in turn, became genocide, to consider where such a progression might have been interrupted. Educators also gain tools to apply these lessons to modern-day issues faced by students to ensure human dignity for all.

Program Agenda:
Educators learn strategies to teach about prejudice and stereotypes, foster empathy with victims of persecution, better understand the mechanisms and process of the escalation of hate, and help students become advocates for themselves and others who are hurt by hateful words and/or speech.

Through this program, educators will:

• Identify how words, images, and propaganda were used to isolate and demonize Jews in Nazi Germany in the 1930s.

• Discover and utilize classroom lessons and resources to help students explore how hate and prejudice escalate when left unchecked.

• Explore ways to support students' ability to recognize their role, and the role of groups and individuals, in interrupting hate.

• Build confidence and capacity to teach this subject.

• Explore sound pedagogy for Holocaust education.

Please note:

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

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 4/40
Wait: 0/40

45. Stop Explaining Everything: Designing STEM Lessons Where Students Do the Thinking (Math PD with Philip Dituri PH.D.)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS1
Audience: Math Teachers
Dates: 1/21/2027
Location: LS1

What if your students were doing more of the thinking than you are? In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore how to redesign your STEM classroom so that students are active participants in their own learning, not passive recipients of yours. Discovery-based, student-centered instruction is about doing the work before students walk through the door so the magic can happen once they do. The payoff: when students have the structures and agency to drive their own learning, you're not adding to your workload: you're reducing it. Less reteaching. More engagement. Less carrying the cognitive load for the entire room. We'll dig into how your warm-up and exit ticket can become engines for student discovery, why letting students wrestle with content before mastering it is a feature rather than a flaw, and how thin slicing and scaffolding let you guide students forward without giving the learning away. In this workshop, you will:

• Explore classroom structures that support discovery-based learning

• Learn how to use warm-ups and exit tickets to promote student inquiry

• Develop your approach to scaffolding and thin slicing

• Walk away with an enhanced or reimagined lesson of your own Come prepared: Bring a lesson or topic you want to make more student-centered. You'll leave with something better than you arrived with.

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 1/20
Wait: 0/0

46. Making Groupwork the Norm: Evolved Strategies for Deeper Collaboration (Math PD with Philip Dituri Ph.D.)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A[map]
Audience: Math Teachers
Dates: 1/27/2027
Location: LL-A

Having students to work collaboratively isn't just something you do with your students in isolated moments - it's a culture you cultivate over time. In this newly updated and expanded version of the popular Making Groupwork the Norm workshop, we'll dive deeper into the classroom structures, routines, and mindsets that help collaborative learning thrive in middle and high school classrooms. Whether you're new to collaborative learning or building on what you learned in the original workshop, this session offers fresh insights grounded in real classroom practice. You'll leave with:

• A refined set of groupwork norms that boost student independence and peer-to-peer accountability

• New strategies for designing tasks that foster true collaboration, not just cooperation

• Tools for formative assessment that track individual understanding within group contexts

• Clear guidance on managing equity, voice, and shared responsibility

• Ways to use groupwork as a lever for differentiation and deeper learning We'll also address persistent myths about groupwork, explore common implementation challenges, and share field-tested solutions that work across content areas. Join us to transform groupwork from an occasional structure into a powerful, everyday practice - and reimagine what students can do when they learn together.

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

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

47. PBL Works- One day QUICKSTART Training
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Conference Room 1/2/3
Audience: Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Chairpeople, Teachers
Dates: 1/28/2027
Location: Conference Room 1/2/3

Bring Project Based Learning to your district! This one-day introductory workshop empowers educators to bring Project Based Learning (PBL) to life in their classrooms. Embark on your PBL journey! In this workshop, participants will discover why PBL should be the main course, not just the dessert. By exploring a Project Blueprint from our Project Library, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the elements that make Project Based Learning successful, from its structure to Core Routines that build culture and deepen student learning.

What to Expect:

Plan for a highly interactive learning experience! Facilitated by one of our expert National Faculty, PBL Quickstart is a balanced blend of direct instruction, video analysis, hands-on work, resource sharing, and peer collaboration. The workshop includes whole group work, small group discussions, reflection and critique, individual learning (with some voice and choice), and several built-in break times.

Instructor: PBL Works- Buck Institute for Education

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 14/40
Wait: 0/0

48. NADCO VI Conference - 2 Day Commuter - February, 4-5 2027
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Hyatt Place Long Island East End (Riverhead, NY)
Dates: 2/4/2027 to 2/5/2027
NADCO members only

This registration is for COMMUTER TWO DAYS; Thursday, February 4, 2027 and Friday February 5, 2027
NADCON VII is a professional learning conference designed for curriculum leaders to learn, connect, and grow together through keynote learning, collaborative sessions, and opportunities to exchange ideas and practices.

Plus - an exciting Thursday night workshop experience: TBA!

This event is open to NADCO members and Suffolk County Assistant Superintendents/Directors of Curriculum and Instruction.

This TWO-DAY COMMUTER registration does not include hotel accommodations.

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.

Enrolled: 1/6
Wait: 0/0

49. NADCO VI Conference including hotel accommodations - 2/4/2027 and 2/5/2027
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Hyatt Place Long Island East End (Riverhead, NY)
Dates: 2/4/2027 to 2/5/2027
NADCO members only

This registration is for TWO DAYS; Thursday, 2/4/2027 and Friday, 2/5/2027 INCLUDING Hotel accommodations.

NADCON VII is a professional learning conference designed for curriculum leaders to learn, connect, and grow together through keynote learning, collaborative sessions, and opportunities to exchange ideas and practices.

This event is open to NADCO members and Suffolk County Assistant Superintendents/Directors of Curriculum and Instruction

This registration includes one night hotel accommodations on the evening of 2/4/27

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.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/0

50. NADCO VI Conference 2027 - 1 Day Commuter Only - Friday, February 5,2027
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Hyatt Place Long Island East End (Riverhead, NY)
Dates: 2/5/2027
NADCO members only

This registration is for COMMUTER-ONE DAY ONLY: February 5 2027.

NADCON VII is a professional learning conference designed for curriculum leaders to learn, connect, and grow together through keynote learning, collaborative sessions, and opportunities to exchange ideas and practices.

This event is open to NADCO members only” to "Open to NADCO members and Suffolk County Assistant Superintendents/Directors of Curriculum and Instruction.”.

This ONE DAY COMMUTER registration does not include hotel accommodations.

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.

Enrolled: 0/18
Wait: 0/0

51. *Virtual* - Standardized Test Prep Done Right: Leveraging Problem Solving & Conceptual Understanding (Math PD with Philip Dituri Ph.D.)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)
Audience: Math Teachers
Dates: 2/5/2027

How well do your students know the test? How to you prepare them when you're 10 months out? What is the best thing to do 1 month out? Learn about how to teach students to ace standardized tests! We will discuss getting to know your test, multiple-choice problem-solving strategies, how to prepare your students in the final days, and, most importantly, how to apply deep mathematical understanding of more basic math concepts to display mastery over more complicated ones. Train your students to use the math they've mastered in new ways the test designers didn't anticipate and make them better problem solvers.

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 0/25
Wait: 0/0

52. Death by DBQs: Literacy Strategies for the Secondary Social Studies Courses and Regents Exams
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Audience: Educators-Social Studies and English Teachers, Humanities Administrators
Dates: 2/8/2027
Location: LS2

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

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

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 4/30
Wait: 0/0

53. I Got 99 Problems: Teaching Problem Solving in Mathematics Classrooms (Math PD with Dr. Phil Dituri)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Audience: Math Teachers
Dates: 2/12/2027
Location: LS2

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.

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

54. Guided Math: Small Group Instruction That Transforms Your Math Classroom with Dr. Nicki Newton
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LLB[map]
Audience: Teachers and Instructional Coaches
Dates: 3/3/2027
Location: LLB

Guided Math is one of the most powerful frameworks available to today's classroom teacher - a research-based, equity-driven approach to meeting every learner exactly where they are and moving them forward with intention, precision, and joy. Small group instruction is not a supplement to your math curriculum; it is the heartbeat of a thriving math classroom.

What You'll Walk Away With: ●Research base for Guided Math
●A Guided Math Implementation Roadmap
●Flexible grouping protocols and tools
●A small group lesson planning framework
●A classroom environment checklist
●Management systems and rotation structures
●A manipulative and digital tools guide organized by mathematical domain and grade band
●An equity audit tool
●A mathematical discourse toolkit
●A curated annotated bibliography of the essential research, practitioner books, and digital resources
●Practical next steps and a 30-60-90 day action plan

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 5/50
Wait: 0/0

55. Creating a Master Schedule (2 sessions)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS3 and Lab 2
Audience: Administrators, Deans, and Chairpeople
Dates: 3/8/2027 to 3/9/2027
Location: LS3 and Lab 2
New

Join us in a workshop series for developing a master schedule that supports student learning, instructional priorities, and the effective use of school resources. Based on the principles and strategies outlined in Steve Kussin's book, this two-day interactive workshop will guide school and district leaders through the process of designing, analyzing, and refining a master schedule.

Participants will explore scheduling structures, identify common challenges, consider creative solutions, and engage in practical activities to apply key concepts to their own school settings. Participants will leave with strategies and tools to develop a master schedule that reflects their school's vision, priorities, and instructional goals.

Facilitator: Steve Kussin

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

Hours: 15
Enrolled: 2/18
Wait: 0/0

56. Unlock the Science of Reading: Secondary Edition Grades 6-12
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS3
Audience: Content area teachers, chairs, district coordinator, administrators
Dates: 3/11/2027
Location: LS3

Effective secondary, content-area literacy isn't just "elementary strategies with older kids"-it's a completely different beast. This high-energy, interactive workshop is designed to demystify NYSED's Science of Reading initiative at the secondary level and provide middle and high school content-area teachers with the blueprint for success. Instead of just talking about the research, we're diving into some of the "high-impact practices" that actually move the needle in content-area classrooms.

Participants will do the following:
1. Take a deep dive into Literacy Brief 6 and master the essentials of NYSED's "Science of Reading: The Secondary Years"
2. Engage with the three of the "Big 6" critical literacy competencies specifically tailored for the adolescent brain (vocabulary, reading comprehension, and oral language development)
3. See exactly what these strategies look like in high-performing secondary settings
4. Walk away not just with a "clearer understanding" of NYSED's Science of Reading initiative at the secondary level, but with a concrete set of tools to elevate students' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills within their specific disciplines.

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

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 5/15
Wait: 0/0

57. Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning: Literacy Strategies for the new Grade 5 and Grade 8 NYSED Science Assessments
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS3
Audience: Educators-Science and English Teachers, Science Administrators
Dates: 4/15/2027
Location: LS3

This interactive workshop will provide science teachers in grades 5-8 with easily implemented literacy strategies that will help their upper-level elementary and middle school students better comprehend, remember, and demonstrate their learning of science content in their classes and on the new Grade 5 and Grade 8 NYSED science assessments. Participants are asked to please bring their laptops and current lesson plans/curriculum to the session to to create materials to use in their upper elementary and middle school science classrooms.

Participants will learn:
1. Effective vocabulary, pre reading, during reading, post-reading, CER writing, small group and whole class discussion strategies for Science Grades 5-8
2. How to view science texts, charts, graphs, and other visual representations of data through a literacy lens
3. How to create disciplinary literacy materials to integrate into their Grade 5-8 science lessons

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

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

58. LETRS Volume 2 PLC
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) [map]
Audience: Must have attended the Spring 2026 LETRS Training, Volume 2, Units 5-8
Dates: 6/4/2027

This year-long course is designed to support educators who have completed the 4-day LETRS Volume 2 training as they work through Units 5-8 of the online modules. The PLC will focus on key concepts from the modules and provide a forum for reflection, discussion, and practical application of the research-based strategies introduced in LETRS and provide time to complete asynchronous, online modules.

Hours: 50
Enrolled: 8/15
Wait: 0/0

59. Preparing the 27-28 ESSA Consolidated Application for Submission to the NYSED
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Audience: Adminstrators
Dates: 6/7/2027 to 6/8/2027
Location: LS2

This workshop is for participants who are responsible for completing and submitting to the New York State Education Department, the ESSA Consolidated Applications grants, including Titles I; IIA; III; and IV and will be conducted over two days in person at Nassau BOCES.

This workshop will focus on completing responses for the 2027-2028 Consolidated Applications narrative questions and FS-10 (budget) forms required for each title grant.

Participants will be assisted through each step of the application process. It is recommended that participants review the consolidated application prior to the first session and attend both sessions.

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

Hours: 12
Enrolled: 3/30
Wait: 0/0

60. Updates to the 2027-2028 ESSA Consolidated Application
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Virtual Zoom
Audience: District and Building Level Administrators
Dates: 6/16/2027
Location: Virtual Zoom

This half-day virtual workshop will focus on changes/updates to the 2027-28 Consolidated Application.

Workshop will include a review of grant guidelines/requirements, particularly those that pertain to the participation of private schools and important and specific information to include in the grant narratives and FS-10 budget forms.

Time will also be allocated for questions and answers.

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

Hours: 3
Enrolled: 2/30
Wait: 0/0

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