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1. New Administrator Collegial Circle for Secondary Level Leaders

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Secondary Level School and District Administrators

Dates: 8/14/2025 to 4/23/2026

Location: LS3

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

Connect. Refine. Lead. Reflect

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

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

Participants will:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

Dates: 8/19/2025 to 5/4/2026

Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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

This series of six Literacy Leadership workshops is designed for just that purpose. Across the 2025-2026 school year, literacy leaders from across Long Island will gather to build a shared vision for powerful, equitable reading, writing, and phonics instruction.

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

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

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

3. Literacy Coach Collegial Circle

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Literacy Coaches

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

Location: LS 2

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

Engage in reflective discussions and problem-solving sessions with experienced literacy coaches.

Dive deep into research-based instructional strategies and explore innovative approaches.

Collaborate with a supportive community of practice to enhance your coaching practice.

Share lesson plans, resources, and success stories to inspire and empower fellow coaches.

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

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

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

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

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

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

5. Virtual ELA Collegial Circle (for Nassau Districts)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

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

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

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

6. Virtual Math Specialist Collegial Circle - 10 Session Series

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration on Frontline will register you to attend all 10 sessions. Upon registration and prior to the inaugural meeting, you will receive a calendar of events with Zoom & survey links.

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

7. Virtual Science Administrator Collegial Circle

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Science Administrators, Chairpersons, Specialists, Coaches

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

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.

8. NY Inspires: Bright Futures Begin Here
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Conf Room 1/2/3
Audience: BOCES Instructional Leaders
Dates: 10/9/2025 to 6/18/2026
Location: Conf Room 1/2/3

This collaborative brings together Nassau County regional educators to build strong networks for exploring the anticipated changes under the New York Inspires Plan. Participants will examine the instructional, assessment, and logistical shifts tied to evolving graduation requirements. Each session will provide timely updates, foster collaborative discussions, and offer opportunities to co-develop resources and review exemplars for district use. This workgroup is designed for instructional leaders, curriculum specialists, and school administrators seeking to stay informed and prepared for these statewide changes.

Purpose of the Workshop

This Strategy Intensive is designed to help district leaders gain clarity, build alignment, and develop customized tools that honor the unique identity of each district while remaining aligned with New York State's educational vision.

Through a dynamic mix of strategic planning, systems design, and human-centered leadership coaching, participants will:

-Set clear, actionable short- and long-term implementation goals

-Bridge state-level priorities with local district realities

-Develop flexible, user-friendly tools for superintendents, school leaders, and stakeholders

-Design a sustainable roadmap that moves beyond compliance and drives meaningful, lasting change

Expected Result

A confident and aligned core team-equipped with a shared vision, a tailored roadmap, and a deep commitment to excellence-is ready to guide their district forward.

In the face of a constantly evolving educational landscape, this team embraces the challenge with intention, support, and courage, showing up for both learners and leaders like never before.

Lunch will be served at each of the four meetings.

Credits: 8
Enrolled: 50/75
Wait: 0/5

9. Think Tank Series 2: A Deep Dive into Practice (3 Sessions)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY)
Audience: Any educator/educator teams interested in collaborating with other districts to better than our practices.
Dates: 12/19/2025 to 5/20/2026

Pro-rated prices are now available to attend the remaining 3 (of 4 total) sessions below. Sessions are standalone, so join us at any time! Over a dozen districts and 20+ educators from across Long Island already do!

Join us for the next evolution of our Science of Reading journey. SoR Think Tank: A Deep Dive into Practice is a four-part series designed for returning teams, new groups, or a combination of both. This year, we move beyond the attestation and focus on bridging research to practice-supporting district teams as they reflect, collaborate, and take action. Districts are encouraged to attend in teams of 2 or more members to maximize collaboration and impact, but individual educators are welcome as well! Team members must register individually.

Each session offers structured time for 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 initiatives or just getting started, this Think Tank provides the space to grow together.

The 2025-2026 series is shaped by feedback collected during last year's Think Tank and continuously adapted in response to ongoing participant input. Our goal is to create a responsive, evolving experience that meets the real needs of our districts.

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: 9
Hours: 9
Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/0

10. Planning and Teaching Powerful Scientifically-Backed Writing Units of Study for K-6 Students (3-Day Immersive Workshop)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Lab 2
Audience: K-6 classroom teachers, literacy coaches and administrators
Dates: 3/6/2026 to 5/19/2026
Location: Lab 2

Dive deep into the science of writing instruction with this immersive 3-day workshop designed to equip K-6 educators with powerful, research-based strategies for planning and teaching writing units that inspire and engage students. Throughout this hands-on, multi-day experience, you'll learn how to create writing units that are not only effective but also aligned with the latest literacy research. With an emphasis on both theory and practice, this workshop will guide you through the key components of writing instruction-from narrative to informational to opinion writing-using scientifically proven methods to foster long-term writing success. You'll gain the tools to scaffold your students' skills at every stage of the writing process, ensuring that each learner, no matter their level, can thrive.

Key Takeaways:

Proven strategies for supporting students at all stages of the writing process.

Techniques for scaffolding writing instruction to ensure all learners succeed.

Practical, immersive activities to immediately apply strategies in your classroom.

Sequence foundational skills such as transcription, handwriting, and spelling, as well as higher-level skills including sentence construction, paragraph development, and genre structures.

Plan for recursive skill development-ensure opportunities to revisit and deepen key skills throughout the year.

How to plan and sequence writing units that are effective and engaging for all K-6 students.

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.

11. 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: 3/25/2026

Location: LS1

Starting Today

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.

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.

12. Making "Cents" of Personal Finance

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators

Dates: 4/16/2026

Location: LS 2

This workshop helps educators prepare for New York's personal finance instruction requirements using guidance and timelines from the New York State Education Department.

Participants will review key personal finance learning objectives and explore simple ways to embed them into existing curriculum. Participants will work with resources and take part in practical, classroom-friendly activities.

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. Navigating and Understanding The NYS Elementary Science Investigations

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: Elementary Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 4/16/2026

Location: LL-A

Are you interested in building confidence in delivering the state-mandated science labs for the New York State Elementary-Level Science Test? This hands-on professional development course is designed specifically for elementary educators seeking to build confidence and competence in delivering the state-mandated science labs required for the New York State Elementary-Level Science Test. Participants will engage in a comprehensive exploration of the four performance-based lab activities, gaining practical experience with each investigation from both the student and teacher perspectives. This course is ideal for both new and experienced teachers looking to align their instruction with state expectations and elevate their science teaching practice.

Activities will include:

-Conduct the required NYS science labs using authentic materials and procedures
-Learn how to effectively model scientific thinking and inquiry for young learners
-Deepen the participant's understanding of the science content and skills assessed by the exam
-Explore classroom management strategies and modifications to support diverse learners

***Participants must bring paper copies of all Elementary-level Investigation documents. These cannot be provided.***

14. Tackling NYSSLS Using Cooperative Learning

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: High school science teachers and science leaders

Dates: 4/16/2026

Location: LL-B

This interactive workshop helps high school science teachers design and implement NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activities that also build collaboration and social-emotional skills. Participants will experience two jigsaw activities-one science-based and one about the jigsaw structure itself-before designing their own. Teachers will learn how to: structure student "families” and expert groups, use ice breakers and social skill warm-ups, teach with phenomena and model development, incorporate checks for understanding and time-buffers, and guide student reflection and group evaluation.

Participants will develop their ability to:

Understand the structure and purpose of a cooperative learning jigsaw

Explore how to embed 3D learning (DCIs, SEPs, CCCs) within a jigsaw

Learn how to explicitly teach and reinforce social skills

Use ice breakers and reflection activities to strengthen collaboration

Identify when and how to use time-buffers to maintain engagement

Experience sample jigsaws as learners

Begin designing their own NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activity

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. AI Adventure: Exploring AI as Your Teaching Thought Partner (PK-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Educators

Dates: 4/21/2026

Location: Learning Lab 1

Discover how AI can become your teaching thought partner and save you time on planning! This hands-on workshop gives you the TOOLS and TIME to create real classroom materials based on the current units you are teaching.

What You'll Do: Participants will explore three Education Law 2d compliant AI platforms with guided support. Then, there will be plenty of dedicated time to design activities, lessons, assessments, and resources in any subject area you teach. Participants will also engage in a collegial discussion about AI and what is working in their classrooms. All levels of experience welcome.

Come Ready to Create: This is a working session! Participants will leave with classroom-ready materials they can use immediately, whether they teach kindergarten or grade 12, math or music, science or social studies.

What to Bring: Use the devices available in our Learning Lab,or bring your own laptop.

Optional Bonus Add-On: Earn your Magic School AI Certification (Level 1, 2, or 3) through this workshop. Join us to explore, create, and see how AI can make your teaching life easier!

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. Teaching Grammar: What REALLY Works!

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: Teachers Grades 4-12

Dates: 4/22/2026

Location: LS 1

In this workshop, teachers will learn engaging ways that really work to teach grammar in context of the language arts. Amy Benjamin will demonstrate ready-to-go classroom practices that use authentic language, i.e., student writing and well-crafted literature. Workshop objectives include: A simplified way to teach parts of speech, transitioning from informal to formal written English, blending grammar and vocabulary instruction, and writing various kinds of sentences with correct punctuation.

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.

17. Supporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

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: DASA Coordinators and All School Professionals

Dates: 4/23/2026

Location: CR 1, 2, 3

This session is designed to strengthen the knowledge and confidence of Dignity Act (DASA) Coordinators in supporting students with disabilities and special needs under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Through scenarios, dialogue, and guided reflection, participants will:

Examine the nuances of DASA as they specifically relate to students with disabilities and special needs.

Address real-world scenarios, including how to accurately document and respond to incidents of bullying, harassment, or discrimination involving students receiving IEPs or 504 accommodations.

Clarify misconceptions around reporting and intervention procedures, particularly when behaviors intersect with disability-related needs.

Explore strategies and tools to foster safer, more inclusive environments where all students feel supported, respected, and protected.

Participants will leave with practical approaches for navigating challenging situations, strengthening communication with families and staff, and ensuring equity in the application of DASA. This professional learning opportunity empowers coordinators to confidently uphold the dignity and rights of every student, with a sharp focus on the unique challenges and needs of students with disabilities.

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.

18. Inaugural Nassau BOCES Regional Showcase: Interdisciplinary Learning Best Practices From Across the Island

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/24/2026

Location: All Conference Rooms

Join us for the inaugural Nassau BOCES Regional Showcase, highlighting innovative interdisciplinary teaching happening across Long Island! This first-ever event spotlights reading and writing across disciplines and the powerful ways literacy connects learning across classrooms. Some of the most impactful instruction is happening on LI; this showcase creates space for educators to learn directly from one another.

The day will open with a virtual keynote from literacy expert Joan Sedita and will close with a virtual end note from Angelique Johnson-Dingle, NYSED Deputy Commissioner.
Breakout sessions will feature educators from districts across Long Island sharing replicable approaches that demonstrate how literacy strengthens thinking and learning in every subject, including:

*Building schoolwide cultures of reading

*Cross-content literacy and districtwide instructional alignment

*Writing instruction across subject areas

*Inquiry-based learning connecting ELA, social studies, and other disciplines

*Literacy in mathematics and problem solving

*Arts and literacy integration

*Instructional shifts that support deeper student thinking

Breakout logistics: A session sign-up form will be sent before the event, allowing participants to attend multiple sessions of interest. You'll leave with practical strategies, leadership moves, and classroom routines that can be implemented immediately across grade levels and content areas.

SAVVAS is generously sponsoring breakfast and lunch.

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. If the participant doesn't cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

19. Raffle Winners Sign Up: Inaugural Nassau BOCES Regional Showcase: Interdisciplinary Learning Best Practices From Across the Island
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - All Conference Rooms
Audience: All Educators
Dates: 4/24/2026
Location: All Conference Rooms
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Join us for the inaugural Nassau BOCES Regional Showcase, highlighting innovative interdisciplinary teaching happening across Long Island! This first-ever event spotlights reading and writing across disciplines and the powerful ways literacy connects learning across classrooms. Some of the most impactful instruction is happening on LI; this showcase creates space for educators to learn directly from one another.

The day will open with a virtual keynote from literacy expert Joan Sedita and will close with a virtual end note from Angelique Johnson-Dingle, NYSED Deputy Commissioner.
Breakout sessions will feature educators from districts across Long Island sharing replicable approaches that demonstrate how literacy strengthens thinking and learning in every subject, including:

*Building schoolwide cultures of reading

*Cross-content literacy and districtwide instructional alignment

*Writing instruction across subject areas

*Inquiry-based learning connecting ELA, social studies, and other disciplines

*Literacy in mathematics and problem solving

*Arts and literacy integration

*Instructional shifts that support deeper student thinking

Breakout logistics: A session sign-up form will be sent before the event, allowing participants to attend multiple sessions of interest. You'll leave with practical strategies, leadership moves, and classroom routines that can be implemented immediately across grade levels and content areas.

SAVVAS is generously sponsoring breakfast and lunch.

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. If the participant doesn't cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

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

20. "What It Means to Teach with Complex Text - and Why it Matters" with Dr. Timothy Shanahan
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Salisbury Center (East Meadow UFSD), 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1, 2, 3
Audience: Building and District Administrators, Literacy Educators
Dates: 4/28/2026
Location: CR 1, 2, 3

NEW LOCATION = MORE SPOTS!

This event filled in under 48 hours! We wanted to make sure as many educators as possible get a chance to attend and are thrilled to announce a new, larger venue that allows us to open additional seats: The Salisbury Center 718 The Plain Rd, Westbury, NY 11590

Join us for a rare opportunity to learn with internationally recognized literacy expert Dr. Timothy Shanahan, one of the most influential voices in reading research and instruction. For the first time, Dr. Shanahan will be joining us in person at Nassau BOCES, in partnership with McGraw-Hill. Space is limited.

"For generations, teachers have been told to teach reading with texts at students' reading levels rather than grade levels. To not do so was to cause frustration and to disrupt learning; or, at least, that's what we were told. This presentation will examine those claims and will review the research on the matter [...] Then it will turn to the issue of what it means to teach students to comprehend with books they cannot already read well." -Tim Shanahan

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: 144/150
Wait: 0/0

21. Raffle Winners!!! "What It Means to Teach with Complex Text - and Why it Matters" with Dr. Timothy Shanahan
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Salisbury Center (East Meadow UFSD), 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1, 2, 3
Audience: Building and District Administrators, Literacy Educators
Dates: 4/28/2026
Location: CR 1, 2, 3

NEW LOCATION = MORE SPOTS!

This event filled in under 48 hours! We wanted to make sure as many educators as possible get a chance to attend and are thrilled to announce a new, larger venue that allows us to open additional seats: The Salisbury Center 718 The Plain Rd, Westbury, NY 11590

Join us for a rare opportunity to learn with internationally recognized literacy expert Dr. Timothy Shanahan, one of the most influential voices in reading research and instruction. For the first time, Dr. Shanahan will be joining us in person at Nassau BOCES, in partnership with McGraw-Hill. Space is limited.

"For generations, teachers have been told to teach reading with texts at students' reading levels rather than grade levels. To not do so was to cause frustration and to disrupt learning; or, at least, that's what we were told. This presentation will examine those claims and will review the research on the matter [...] Then it will turn to the issue of what it means to teach students to comprehend with books they cannot already read well." -Tim Shanahan

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: 8/10
Wait: 0/0

22. Making Groupwork the Norm: Evolved Strategies for Deeper Collaboration
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS1
Dates: 4/30/2026
Location: LS1

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: 4/20
Wait: 0/0

23. Performance-Based Leaning and Assessment in Middle & High School (NYSED)
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: BOCES Instructional Leaders
Dates: 4/30/2026
Location: Conf 1/2/3

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussions and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about approaches to performances-based learning and assessment (PBLA) that support local implementation of NY Inspires and NY's Educational Assessment Strategy in middle and high school. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

Keynote speaker: Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond

The cost for this event is to supply a light breakfast and lunch that will be served at this meetings.

Credits: 5
Enrolled: 29/80
Wait: 0/0

24. The Inspirational Teacher
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - Board[map]
Audience: All Teachers
Dates: 5/1/2026
Location: Board

Become a teacher who truly inspires students to learn and grow! Gary McGuey, author of the best-selling book The Inspirational Teacher will share practical and heartfelt advice that will resonate with teachers at all stages of their careers.

The workshop will guide you through a proven four-step process to building high-trust relationships and unleashing the greatness within all students which will expand the ways in which students may demonstrate their mastery of the State's rigorous learning standards and attainment of the various components of the Portrait of a Graduate.

Identify the core qualities of an inspirational teacher, including empathy, resilience, integrity, and passion for student success.

Reflect on personal teaching practices and assess how they align with the principles of building strong student-teacher relationships.

Apply strategies to foster a positive classroom culture, promote student voice, and create a safe and motivating learning environment.

Demonstrate effective communication skills that support collaboration with students, colleagues, and families.

Design and implement classroom practices that inspire students to take ownership of their learning.

Hours: 6
Enrolled: 4/25
Wait: 0/0

25. Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers
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: Middle/High School Teachers
Dates: 5/4/2026
Location: LS 2

As Science of Reading practices at the elementary levels is transforming how reading is taught, secondary teachers need to understand its instructional implications as well. This workshop will equip teachers with specific classroom strategies that will strengthen ELA instruction. This session will focus on: Clarification of what "Science of Reading” is and what it is not, helping students build fluency (speed, accuracy, expression) and classroom practices that strengthen the mutual skills of reading and writing.

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: 4/18
Wait: 0/0

26. A Regional Reset: Norming Our Scoring of the Revised English Regents
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: Secondary English Teachers, Building and District Admin, Anyone scoring the English Regents in June 2026
Dates: 5/6/2026
Location: Conference Room 1, 2, 3

With the release of the NYSED Written Response Sampler, this session shifts our focus from understanding the changes in the revised English Regents to norming our scoring practices.

Participants will analyze student responses using the newly released sampler and engage in structured scoring protocols designed to reduce variability and increase consistency across classrooms, schools, and districts. Together, we will examine where interpretation diverges and establish shared expectations for applying the rubric with clarity and precision.

This workshop is intentionally practical. Leaders may attend as part of a train-the-trainer model, being trained to return to their districts and facilitate calibration sessions locally, or districts may send teams to engage directly in the norming process together. Participants will leave with concrete tools, protocols, and structures for leading scoring conversations in their own schools.

Note, while earlier sessions focused on unpacking the shifts in the task, rubrics, and PLDs, this session centers on application and alignment. It is not necessary to have attended prior workshops to participate in this one.

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: 28/40
Wait: 0/0

27. Classroom Strategies to Meet the Rigor of the New Biology Regents
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-A[map]
Audience: Biology Teachers, Science Administrators
Dates: 5/6/2026
Location: LL-A
New

The NYSSLS-based LS: Biology Regents exam has raised the bar for students, presenting challenges well beyond those of the former Living Environment Regents. This exam is designed to meet the expectations of three-dimensional (3D) learning, requiring students not only to acquire scientific knowledge but also to think like scientists and make sense of novel scientific scenarios.

We will take a clear, practical look at New York State's Educational Assessment Strategy and how it can build 3D skills. This approach uses multiple types of assessments to gauge student progress, tailor instruction, identify strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate mastery. We will discuss the student skills needed to break down and understand the LS: Biology clusters on the Regents exam.

Participants will explore how the clusters in the Biology Regents exam are structured and developed, and how they differ from classroom techniques used to assess 3D learning.

Topics include:

-How the Regents exams are based on the NYSSLS and Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs)

-The role of assessment as a component of curriculum and instruction

-Using AI to construct Regents-style classroom assessments

-Reviewing past Regents clusters to demonstrate how they are developed

-Strategies to enhance the testing skills necessary to navigate Regents question clusters

-Developing a Google Slides presentation to help students practice skills using released clusters

-Collaboratively constructing a Regents-style question cluster using PLDs

B.Y.O.D. - Bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet.

Note: Participants must drop their registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior. Failure to cancel will result in billing to the participant/district.

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

28. Desmos on the NYS Regents: From Application to Exam Day
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Audience: School and District Administrators
Dates: 5/6/2026
Location: LS2

This 3-hour professional learning session is designed for district and building-level leaders responsible for approving and supporting Desmos use on NYS Regents exams. The session provides clear guidance to help leaders move confidently from application through exam-day implementation.

Participants will:

• Engage in a step-by-step walkthrough of the NYSED Desmos application process, including timelines, required documentation, and common challenges districts can proactively avoid.

• Clarify what compliant Desmos use looks like in daily instruction versus on exam day, with explicit guidance on what is and is not allowed.

• Analyze real-world scenarios to identify readiness opportunities and strengthen implementation plans before applying.

• Walk away with concrete planning tools to support staff training, communication, and confident Regents administration.

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: 18/30
Wait: 0/0

29. The Science of Reading & Small Group Instruction-Last date this year!
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: K-5 elementary teachers, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers, building administrators
Dates: 5/6/2026
Location: LS 1

Now that we have immersed ourselves into the research, we are ready to explore the shifts in small group reading instruction necessary to align with research based practices. On this day, you will explore a variety of ways to bring explicit assessment-based instruction to small groups. We will create small group routines to help students practice both phonemic and phonics skills and apply them to connected texts. As decodable texts are being introduced into our classrooms, we will explore ways to synthesize them with our phonemic and phonics programs. A choice of gradual-release small-group lesson plans will be shared. You will leave this day with a variety of tools to fuel your small group 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: 2/20
Wait: 0/0

30. Navigating the Seismic Shifts of the NYSSLS Earth and Space Sciences Regents Exam
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 1
Audience: Earth & Space Science Teachers, Science Administrators
Dates: 5/7/2026
Location: Learning Studio 1

The NYSSLS-based Earth and Space Sciences Regents exam has raised the bar for students, posing challenges far beyond the former MST Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents exams. Designed around three-dimensional learning, the ESS Regents exam requires students not only to know science content, but to think like scientists and make sense of novel scientific scenarios.

In this workshop, we'll take a clear, practical look at New York State's assessment system and unpack how ESS Regents question clusters are structured and how they differ from classroom assessments. We'll examine the ESS Reference Tables through real exam examples to show how students are expected to use them as sense-making tools rather than for simple look-ups.

Participants will explore effective, classroom-ready strategies to strengthen students' test-taking skills and confidence.

Included:

-Identifying how the NYSSLS-based ESS Regents exam assesses students differently than prior exams

-How student assessment is a component of curriculum and instruction

-Principles of Regents question clusters and how they differ from classroom assessments

-Differences in how the ESS Reference Tables are used in assessments

-How Performance Level Descriptions align with performance expectations

-Using AI to assist in constructing classroom and Regents-style assessments

-Collaboratively constructing a Regents-style question cluster

-Reviewing strategies to improve testing skills

-Developing a presentation to help students apply these strategies

B.Y.O.D. - Bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet.

Note: Participants must drop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior. Failure to cancel will result in billing.

Credits: 6
Hours: 6
Enrolled: 10/20
Wait: 0/20

31. A Regional Reset: Norming Our Scoring of the Revised English Regents
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: Secondary English Teachers, Building and District Admin, Anyone scoring the English Regents in June 2026
Dates: 5/8/2026
Location: Conference Room 1, 2, 3
Closed

With the release of the NYSED Written Response Sampler, this session shifts our focus from understanding the changes in the revised English Regents to norming our scoring practices.

Participants will analyze student responses using the newly released sampler and engage in structured scoring protocols designed to reduce variability and increase consistency across classrooms, schools, and districts. Together, we will examine where interpretation diverges and establish shared expectations for applying the rubric with clarity and precision.

This workshop is intentionally practical. Leaders may attend as part of a train-the-trainer model, being trained to return to their districts and facilitate calibration sessions locally, or districts may send teams to engage directly in the norming process together. Participants will leave with concrete tools, protocols, and structures for leading scoring conversations in their own schools.

Note, while earlier sessions focused on unpacking the shifts in the task, rubrics, and PLDs, this session centers on application and alignment. It is not necessary to have attended prior workshops to participate in this one.

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: 40/40
Wait: 0/0

32. Hands-On With the Required NYSSLS Physics Investigations: Build, Explore, and Prepare for Implementation
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: Regents Physics teachers and science leaders
Dates: 5/8/2026 to 5/19/2026
Location: LL-A

With the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) approaching, physics educators must prepare to meet new expectations for student investigation and lab-based performance tasks. This two-part workshop series is designed to empower high school physics teachers to confidently teach the three new required NYSSLS physics labs by experiencing them firsthand-as their students would-and by building the physical lab setups needed for effective implementation in their classrooms.

By the end of this workshop series, participants will:

-Construct the necessary props and equipment for the three new required NYSSLS physics labs.
-Participate in each of the three new labs as students to deepen their understanding of the student experience.
-Analyze the three labs through the lens of the NYSSLS three dimensions: Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs).

***Participants must bring paper copies of each Physics Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided.***

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: 12
Enrolled: 2/28
Wait: 0/0

33. Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Chemistry NYSSLS
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-B[map]
Audience: Chemistry teachers and science leaders
Dates: 5/14/2026
Location: LL-B

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

The primary goals of the workshop are to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

34. Understanding the Adolescent Reader: Identifying Barriers and Designing Instruction That Fits Secondary Schools (for ALL Contents)
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 1
Audience: Secondary Content Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Teachers, Building and District Leadership
Dates: 5/14/2026
Location: Learning Studio 1
New

Adolescent readers face increasing academic demands while gaps in word recognition, vocabulary, background knowledge, and comprehension become more visible and harder to address in secondary schedules. Teachers see the signs: students who can read but struggle with complex texts, understand orally but falter independently, or disengage as texts grow more abstract and discipline-specific. What is often unclear is why students struggle and how instruction can be adjusted realistically for secondary classrooms.

This one-day institute introduces the Simple View of Reading as a practical framework for identifying patterns of reading difficulty in adolescents and aligning instruction and support. The focus is not on labeling or "diagnosing,” but on helping educators across content areas understand disciplinary reading demands and the learners in front of them. Participants will examine how word recognition and language comprehension challenges appear in secondary settings and how targeted instruction and intervention can fit within existing schedules and expectations.

Participants will:
*Build a shared understanding of how reading challenges present in adolescents
*Use the Simple View of Reading to identify patterns of student need
*Explore instructional responses for word-level, language-level, and combined challenges
*Examine vocabulary and comprehension practices embedded into content instruction
*Identify support structures feasible within secondary schedules
*Strengthen alignment between classroom instruction and additional supports

Breakfast and Lunch Provided

Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they must drop their registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date. If not canceled in time, the participant/district will be billed.

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

35. Unlocking Building Thinking Classroom (BTC) Practices through Rich Activities
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: Math Coordinators, K-12 Supervisors, Instructional Leaders, Interventionists
Dates: 5/19/2026
Location: LL-B

How can rich activities provide the framework for sustainable, district-wide implementation of Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) practices? In this session, we will explore how carefully designed rich mathematical activities can unlock and support key BTC practices.

Through hands-on tasks and guided discussion, participants will experience how task design, student thinking, and classroom structures interact to foster productive struggle, collaboration, and sense-making. This session is designed for instructional leaders and coaches at any stage of the BTC implementation process.

Whether you are launching a new initiative or seeking to audit and refine existing practices, this session provides a strategic lens for evaluating instructional quality. Newcomers will gain a clear, practical roadmap for district-wide entry, while experienced leaders will discover how rich activities serve as a lever to deepen teacher capacity and ensure classroom shifts are sustained over time.

Participants will leave with concrete examples and practical insights for bridging the gap between theory and everyday instruction, equipped to support a culture where high-leverage tasks make BTC easier for teachers to manage long-term.

Join Innovamat for a complimentary lunch at noon!

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: 15/40
Wait: 0/0

36. AI in the Classroom: Practical Tools for Teachers and Smart Use for Students (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) - Conf 1, 2, 3
Audience: Grades 6–12 ELA, Social Studies, and All Content-Area Teachers, Literacy Leaders; Instructional Coaches
Dates: 5/26/2026
Location: Conf 1, 2, 3
New

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of students' academic lives, whether teachers plan for it or not. This session focuses on how educators can use AI productively for their own planning while also helping students use it responsibly and thoughtfully.

Participants will explore practical classroom applications, including generating lesson materials, supporting writing instruction, creating discussion prompts, and designing formative assessments. The session will also address common concerns around academic integrity and show ways teachers can structure assignments that encourage authentic thinking rather than AI shortcuts.

Teachers will leave with clear routines, example prompts, and classroom strategies that make AI a useful instructional tool rather than a distraction.

Breakfast and Lunch Provided

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

37. AI in the Classroom: Practical Tools for Teachers and Smart Use for Students (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) - Conf 1, 2, 3
Audience: Grades 6–12 ELA, Social Studies, and All Content-Area Teachers, Literacy Leaders; Instructional Coaches
Dates: 5/26/2026
Location: Conf 1, 2, 3
New

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of students' academic lives, whether teachers plan for it or not. This session focuses on how educators can use AI productively for their own planning while also helping students use it responsibly and thoughtfully.

Participants will explore practical classroom applications, including generating lesson materials, supporting writing instruction, creating discussion prompts, and designing formative assessments. The session will also address common concerns around academic integrity and show ways teachers can structure assignments that encourage authentic thinking rather than AI shortcuts.

Teachers will leave with clear routines, example prompts, and classroom strategies that make AI a useful instructional tool rather than a distraction.

Breakfast and Lunch Provided

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: 0/10
Wait: 0/0

38. A Regional Reset: Norming Our Scoring of the Revised English Regents
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: Secondary English Teachers, Building and District Admin, Anyone scoring the English Regents in June 2026
Dates: 5/27/2026
Location: LS 2
New

With the release of the NYSED Written Response Sampler, this session shifts our focus from understanding the changes in the revised English Regents to norming our scoring practices.

Participants will analyze student responses using the newly released sampler and engage in structured scoring protocols designed to reduce variability and increase consistency across classrooms, schools, and districts. Together, we will examine where interpretation diverges and establish shared expectations for applying the rubric with clarity and precision.

This workshop is intentionally practical. Leaders may attend as part of a train-the-trainer model, being trained to return to their districts and facilitate calibration sessions locally, or districts may send teams to engage directly in the norming process together. Participants will leave with concrete tools, protocols, and structures for leading scoring conversations in their own schools.

Note, while earlier sessions focused on unpacking the shifts in the task, rubrics, and PLDs, this session centers on application and alignment. It is not necessary to have attended prior workshops to participate in this one.

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

39. Preparing the 26-27 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) - CR 1, 2, 3
Audience: Adminstrators
Dates: 6/1/2026 to 6/2/2026
Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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 2026-2027 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: 9/60
Wait: 0/0

40. Desmos on the NYS Regents: From Application to Exam Day
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Audience: School and District Administrators
Dates: 6/4/2026
Location: LS2
New

This 3-hour professional learning session is designed for district and building-level leaders responsible for approving and supporting Desmos use on NYS Regents exams. The session provides clear guidance to help leaders move confidently from application through exam-day implementation.

Participants will:

• Engage in a step-by-step walkthrough of the NYSED Desmos application process, including timelines, required documentation, and common challenges districts can proactively avoid.

• Clarify what compliant Desmos use looks like in daily instruction versus on exam day, with explicit guidance on what is and is not allowed.

• Analyze real-world scenarios to identify readiness opportunities and strengthen implementation plans before applying.

• Walk away with concrete planning tools to support staff training, communication, and confident Regents administration.

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: 0/30
Wait: 0/0

41. Vocabulary After Phonics: Building Word Knowledge That Drives Reading and Writing (Grades K-5)
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 K–5 Teachers, Literacy Leaders, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches
Dates: 6/5/2026
Location: LS 2
New

Across New York State, districts have strengthened phonics instruction and are now turning attention to vocabulary. Recent literacy attestation data identified vocabulary as one of the top areas where districts report needing improvement in literacy programs.

This workshop focuses on practical routines for introducing new words, expanding vocabulary knowledge, and building academic language through reading, discussion, and writing. Participants will explore ways to teach vocabulary in context and engage students actively in learning and using new words.

Teachers will leave with clear, classroom-ready routines that help students retain vocabulary and apply it in reading comprehension and writing.

Breakfast and Lunch Provided

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

42. *VIRTUAL* Updates to the 2026-2027 ESSA Consolidated Application
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Online Zoom
Audience: District and Building Level Administrators
Dates: 6/11/2026
Location: Online Zoom

This half-day virtual workshop will focus on changes/updates to the 2026-27 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: 3/60
Wait: 0/0

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