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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 4/16/2026

Location: LS3

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

Connect. Refine. Lead. Reflect

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

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

Participants will:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

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

Location: CR 123

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

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

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

8. 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.

9. 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: 51/75
Wait: 0/5

10. Educators as Physicians: Using Data from Reading Assessments for Professional Decision-Making with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck (and guest Dr. Molly Ness)
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: K-12 Administrators, K-5 Teachers, Reading Specialists, Instructional Coaches, School Psychologists, Intervention Specialists K-12
Dates: 10/28/2025
Location: CR 1, 2, 3
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Learn from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck live! With a special virtual guest appearance by Dr. Molly Ness!

Educators are being asked to administer increasing numbers of reading assessments. All this testing is time-consuming, requires substantial paperwork, and impacts time teachers have for planning and instruction. Educators and parents are growing increasingly frustrated, wondering if all this testing is truly benefiting our students.

We'll look closely at WHY these assessments are used, HOW to select and administer the most time-efficient and valuable assessments, and most importantly, to USE data to make key instructional decisions that can help us provide the best reading instruction to all students. In the same way we expect our physicians to make decisions about our health by using the best information available, educators must use assessment tools to inform and guide professional decisions regarding students' academic "health and wellness”. But because it's instruction, not testing, that is the most important task of schools, we must select and use reading assessments as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Learning Targets:

Understand the purpose for collecting data effectively and efficiently within RTI/MTSS frameworks and systems.

Understand the purpose and basic strategies involved in benchmark/screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring reading assessments.

Know how to accurately collect, interpret, and use data using oral reading fluency assessments and informal reading inventories.

Interpret data and use it to make decisions about students' instructional needs and to evaluate students' progress.

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

Credits: 6
Enrolled: 43/50
Wait: 0/0

11. 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-B[map]
Audience: Regents Physics teachers and science leaders
Dates: 10/28/2025 to 11/5/2025
Location: LL-B
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With the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) approaching, physics educators must prepare to meet new expectations for student investigation and lab-based performance tasks. This two-part workshop series is designed to empower high school physics teachers to confidently teach the three new required NYSSLS physics labs by experiencing them firsthand-as their students would-and by building the physical lab setups needed for effective implementation in their classrooms.

By the end of this workshop series, participants will:

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

***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: 25/28
Wait: 0/0

12. AI for Literacy: Smarter Planning, Custom Texts, and More Engaged Readers
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3
Audience: K-6 elementary teachers, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers, building administrators
Dates: 10/29/2025
Location: LS 3
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Step into the future of literacy instruction! This interactive workshop is designed for elementary literacy and reading teachers ready to explore a variety of AI tools that can transform teaching and learning. Discover how to use AI to streamline lesson planning, generate engaging and differentiated reading materials, and support the diverse needs of your students. You'll learn how to create decodable texts, leveled passages, writing prompts, rubrics, and interactive activities-all tailored to your classroom goals. With hands-on time to explore multiple tools, you'll immediately apply what you learn to design resources for your students. No tech expertise required-just bring a laptop or tablet, your curiosity, and your passion for teaching. Leave with practical strategies, ready-to-use materials, and fresh inspiration to elevate literacy instruction.

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: 15/18
Wait: 0/0

13. REPOSTED: Think Tank Series 2: A Deep Dive into Practice
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY)
Audience: District Teams
Dates: 10/30/2025 to 3/27/2026
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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'll move beyond the attestation and focus on bridging research to practice-supporting district teams as they reflect, collaborate, and take action. 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 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 will be shaped by feedback collected during last year's Think Tank and adapted in response to ongoing participant input. Our goal is to create a responsive, evolving experience that meets the real needs of our districts.

Full lunch to be served during our first 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.

Enrolled: 20/55
Wait: 0/0

14. Initial APPR Certification Training for Administrators
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123
Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators
Dates: 11/3/2025
Location: CR 123

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

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

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

Enrolled: 13/30
Wait: 0/0

15. 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: 11/3/2025
Location: LS 1
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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.

Enrolled: 18/18
Wait: 0/0

16. *Virtual PD* Annual APPR Recertification Training for Principal and Teacher Evaluators
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Virtual via Zoom
Audience: School Administrators and Supervisors
Dates: 11/6/2025
Location: Virtual via Zoom
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The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers and principals be re-certified each year. This re-certification workshop for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on APPR regulations.

Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences.

Participants will also discuss how to implement systemic change in instructional practices using Webb's Depth of Knowledge as an example.

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

Enrolled: 36/36
Wait: 0/0

17. The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower: Making Phonics and Word Study Dynamic and Meaningful
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY)
Audience: Grade 3 Coaches and Teachers
Dates: 11/6/2025

Third grade is a pivotal year for literacy development. This study group will focus on supporting third graders' phonics and word study needs, ensuring they continue to build automaticity and flexibility with increasingly complex words. We'll look at how to deliver systematic, explicit instruction while keeping learning playful, joyful, and connected to students' reading and writing work. Participants will practice techniques for responsive teaching, assessment-informed small groups, and multisensory word study activities that spark engagement and accelerate growth.

Supports: NYS Attestation for Implementing Effective Phonics Instruction to Support Word Recognition and Spelling.

Learning Targets:
-Understand the developmental needs of third-grade readers and writers as they build automaticity and flexibility with increasingly complex words.
-Examine principles of effective phonics instruction, including systematic, explicit teaching that supports word recognition and spelling.
-Explore strategies for maintaining playfulness and engagement in phonics and word study while connecting learning to authentic reading and writing experiences.
-Study methods for using formative assessments to plan responsive small-group instruction and target specific student needs.
-Practice multisensory word study techniques that support a range of learners and promote long-term retention.
-Identify instructional moves that accelerate growth in phonics, spelling, and decoding for third-grade students within a joyful and literacy-rich classroom environment.

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
Enrolled: 2/20
Wait: 0/0

18. Developing Global Citizens Through Deep Inquiry to Meaningful Action Projects
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LLA, LLB[map]
Audience: Middle and High School Social Studies Teachers and Administrators
Dates: 11/7/2025
Location: LLA, LLB

Join us for an active day of thoughtful discussion, ideas and strategies to help facilitate student-centered action civics projects that closely align with the six components of New York State's Portrait of a Graduate and are a great way to approach projects for the Seal of Civic Readiness. These projects foster students' agency, optimism and skills as they go from deep inquiry to meaningful action and address issues they care about in their schools or communities.

Learn what it means to be solutionary, about the Solutionary Framework and about how solutionary projects connect to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and the Seal of Civic Readiness.
Explore specific strategies to inspire student curiosity and compassion, develop global citizens, foster agency, and teach systems and strategic thinking.

Instructors: Betsy Farrell-Messenger and Rene Neuner, Solutionary Teaching and Learning Facilitators, Institute for Humane Education

This session is the pre-requisite for those interested in the Online Solutionary Micro-credential Course for Social Studies Teachers. Register for the follow up course here: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=10056&I=5187032

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: 17/75
Wait: 0/0

19. Reimagining Small Group Instruction in Grades 3-8: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3
Audience: Teachers Grades 3-8
Dates: 11/10/2025
Location: LS 3

Gone are the days of providing diverse readers with a one-size-fits-all approach to small group reading. If we look at Scarborough's Rope, the Simple View of Reading, and Active View of Reading, we recognize the complexity of reading acquisition. The range of skills, knowledge, and factors required for proficient reading vary, as does the ease with which readers develop in each of these areas. This reveals a diversity of needs requiring teachers to pull from a variety of content, methods, and lesson structures.

Participants will learn to identify possible "pathways” for diverse small groups, recognizing that there are students with discrete needs in word recognition, language comprehension, active self-regulation, and bridging processes, rather than relying on leveled groupings. Utilizing the reader profiles in the Simple View of Reading, strands of Scarborough's Rope, and categories of the Active View of Reading, we will discuss strategies for addressing the range of skills, knowledge, and factors for reading proficiency.

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: 9/20
Wait: 0/0

20. Building Brains, Growing Hearts: Powerful Practices for Prek-3 Classrooms
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Audience: CBO Leaders, District Leaders, Teachers
Dates: 11/12/2025
Location: LS2

Children thrive when the adults around them share a clear, united purpose. This one-day workshop connects curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the Portrait of a Graduate (POG) through the lens of child development-grounded in joy, curiosity, and belonging.

Participants will:
- Explore practices that support strong learning environments and meaningful play.
- Learn early literacy and content strategies rooted in brain research.
- Engage with assessments that celebrate growth and make learning visible.
- Discover how to nurture POG skills from the start, including:
    - Academically Prepared: strong foundation in NYS standards.
    - Creative Innovators: imagination and flexible thinking.
    - Critical Thinkers: connect and problem-solve.
    - Effective Communicators: express and listen.
    - Global Citizens: empathy and responsibility.
    - Reflective/Future-Focused: set goals and build resilience.

Leave with tools, strategies, and a clearer vision for building coherence across classrooms and programs!

By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Be ready to apply strong PreK-3 practices across settings.
- Connect NYS Standards to POG in developmentally appropriate ways.
- Design learning experiences that grow POG competencies.
- Use assessment as a celebration of growth.

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: 6/20
Wait: 0/0

21. Tech Savvy 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)
Audience: Elementary educators (K–5), literacy coaches, interventionists, curriculum coordinators
Dates: 11/12/2025

This interactive workshop will guide elementary educators through using engaging, easy-to-use digital tools to reinforce and extend Science of Reading practices. Participants will explore how these platforms can enhance instruction in phonics, phonemic awareness, oral language, fluency, comprehension, writing, and vocabulary in ways that are developmentally appropriate and digitally engaging.

These platforms will include: Book Creator, Padlet, Canva, Quizizz, and more!

Educators will leave with classroom-ready activities, templates, and strategies to integrate these tools immediately into literacy blocks and small group instruction.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
-Identify how specific tech tools align with key components of the Science of Reading.
-Create and adapt instructional activities using Book Creator, Padlet, Quizizz, Canva and other applications.
-Design engaging, differentiated digital literacy lessons for all literacy componenets.
-Use technology to amplify student voice, collaboration, and authentic literacy tasks.

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: 10/20
Wait: 0/0

22. Put Your Hand Down: A Workshop on Whole Class Frequent Response Techniques Inspired by Anita Archer's Explicit Instruction
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Audience: All Educators
Dates: 11/12/2025
Location: LS2

Just because one student raises their hand doesn't tell you what the other 24 are thinking. After the opportunity to study under Dr. Anita Archer at her Explicit Instruction Institute this summer, Nassau BOCES' Literacy Coordinator, Diana Beltrani, is excited to share practical, high-impact strategies that bring Dr. Archer's signature approach to life. This interactive session focuses on frequent response techniques-verbal, written, choral, and movement-based-that keep all students engaged, on-task, and accountable, while embedding ongoing formative assessment.

Rooted in Dr. Archer's model and supported by John Hattie's Visible Learning effect sizes, the session bridges theory and practice through real-time modeling, cross-grade applications, and tools you can use immediately. Best of all, these strategies are low-tech, low-prep, and designed to work in any classroom. Whether you're new to Explicit Instruction or ready to go deeper, this is a high-energy opportunity to make "Everybody does everything” a reality in your classroom.

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: 5/20
Wait: 0/0

23. *Virtual PD* Annual APPR Recertification Training for Principal and Teacher Evaluators
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Virtual via Zoom
Audience: School Administrators and Supervisors
Dates: 11/13/2025
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Closed

The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers and principals be re-certified each year. This re-certification workshop for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on APPR regulations.

Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences.

Participants will also discuss how to implement systemic change in instructional practices using Webb's Depth of Knowledge as an example.

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

Enrolled: 30/30
Wait: 0/0

24. *Virtual PD* DASA Coordinator Refresher Training
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)
Audience: Experienced DASA Coordinators and School Professionals
Dates: 11/13/2025

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

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

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

Enrolled: 16/45
Wait: 0/0

25. Revolutionize Math Teaching with the Power of AI
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3
Dates: 11/13/2025
Location: LS 3

Join Professor Subash Midha from NYU and step into the future of math education!

This engaging professional development session will show you how the mathematics behind artificial intelligence connects directly to your classroom-and how today's AI tools can transform the way you teach.

We'll start with a clear, approachable look at how AI works, then move into hands-on strategies you can put into practice right away. Imagine creating custom practice problems in seconds, streamlining lesson planning, and using AI to design richer, more engaging learning experiences for your students.

You'll walk away with:

- Practical tools to save you valuable planning time.
- Creative strategies to spark curiosity and deepen problem-solving.
- Inspiration to reimagine what's possible in your math classroom.

This is more than a workshop-it's an opportunity to see how AI can empower you as a teacher and energize your students' love of mathematics. Don't miss out on the chance to be at the forefront of innovation in math 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.

Enrolled: 15/20
Wait: 0/0

26. Embedding High-Impact Literacy Practices into Existing Curriculum
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: Teachers K-5
Dates: 11/14/2025
Location: LS 2

Incorporating science of reading-based practices does not require purchasing a new program; it requires educators to make revisions through the lens of science. In this workshop, we will dive into the NYS recommended "High-Impact Literacy Practices” and suggest ways to incorporate these shifts into your existing curriculum.

Participants will learn how to commit to oral language and foundational skills development (phonological awareness and systematic phonics), incorporate generative vocabulary instruction with meaningful word selection for explicit instruction, create space for fluency instruction, and support comprehension with knowledge building through high-impact literacy practices that address multiple areas at once.

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: 4/25
Wait: 0/0

27. Building Effective Co-Teaching Teams
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: Teachers, Co-Teaching Teams, Administrators
Dates: 11/17/2025
Location: CR 1, 2, 3

This professional development session will focus on how co-teaching teams can plan together and share leadership equally to create inclusive, high-impact classrooms.

In strong co-teaching partnerships, both educators-whether general education, special education, or ENL-share responsibility for instruction, classroom management, and student success. When both teachers are actively involved and recognized as equals by students and staff, the classroom becomes more supportive, respectful, and effective for all learners.

This session will explore strategies for building strong co-teaching relationships, planning lessons together, and working as a unified team. We'll also discuss how schools and districts can support co-teachers in creating learning environments where every student has access to meaningful, high-quality instruction.

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: 54/60
Wait: 0/0

28. DASA Coordinator Training: Comprehensive Full Day
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2
Audience: New DASA Coordinators and School Professionals seeking an In-Depth Overview
Dates: 11/18/2025
Location: LS 2

Join us for a comprehensive full-day workshop designed for new Dignity for ALL Students Act (DASA) Coordinators or any school professionals seeking an in-depth understanding and overview of both the technical know-how and the adaptive skills crucial for handling incident reports effectively.

Together, we will delve into the intricacies of Dignity Act implementation, providing clarity on the requirements and offering practical strategies for creating a nurturing school atmosphere. We'll tackle common misconceptions surrounding School Safety and the Educational Climate reporting, ensuring that attendees are well-prepared to address any questions or concerns related to reporting procedures.

Participants will walk away with a wealth of resources tailored specifically for building-level Dignity Act Coordinators, empowering them to make a tangible difference in their schools and uphold the dignity and rights of every student.

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: 11/30
Wait: 0/0

29. Navigating the Numeracy Briefs: High-Impact Strategies for the Math Classroom
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: K-12 Math Teachers
Dates: 11/19/2025
Location: Conference Room 1C
Closed

What if you could take the state's most powerful research on math instruction and turn it into lessons your students love-and remember? In this full-day, 6-hour workshop for K-12 math teachers, we'll explore the New York State Numeracy Briefs through the lens of everyday classroom practice. Together, we'll unpack the most impactful strategies, see what they look like in real classrooms, and adapt them to your own lessons and student needs. You'll collaborate with fellow educators, design engaging and rigorous learning experiences, and leave with practical tools you can use immediately. By the end of the day, you'll walk away with a Numeracy Briefs Teaching Toolkit-packed with ready-to-use resources to strengthen student understanding, confidence, and achievement in mathematics.

This interactive session includes:

• Deep understanding of the most relevant Numeracy Briefs and how to apply them in daily instruction.

• Hands-on practice integrating strategies into your own lessons and assessments.

• Collaborative planning time with peers to create high-quality, ready-to-use activities.

• The Numeracy Briefs Teaching Toolkit (yours to keep) to support ongoing growth.

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: 20/20
Wait: 0/0

30. Building Trusting Teams
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: Administrators
Dates: 11/20/2025
Location: LS 1

We know that creating a psychologically safe space is key for our students' success, but it's also critical for everyone on our staff. This workshop will engage administrators in identifying the behaviors and creating the routines that allow for trusting teams. Specifically, we will look at how to embrace hard conversations, and we'll dive into the real motivation required for people to adapt to change.

We will also delve into a discussion about how we align our work with our values, and ensure that we are all accountable to one another as a community.

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: 4/20
Wait: 0/0

31. ELLs with Disabilities: Building on Students' Assets to Foster Success
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3
Audience: Classroom teachers, special education teachers, ENL teachers, support personnel, administrators
Dates: 11/20/2025
Location: LS 3
Closed

English Language Learners with disabilities struggle daily with learning issues and emotional disorders as well as language acquisition needs. Research-based strategies have been developed to assist teachers working with this special population.

In this session, we will explore and discuss the following topics:

. Developing stimulating remote and in-person lessons for this population
. Incorporating students' native languages, cultures, interests into the instruction
. Teaching students how to engage in academic discourse
. Utilizing culturally responsive texts to teach reading and writing
. Encouraging creative and critical thinking.
. Providing meaningful feedback and assessments

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: 20/20
Wait: 0/0

32. The Nuts & Bolts of NYSSLS for High School Physics
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - LL-B[map]
Audience: Regents Physics teachers and science leaders
Dates: 11/20/2025
Location: LL-B

This interactive workshop supports high school physics teachers in navigating the shift to the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). Participants will unpack the 3-dimensional nature of the performance expectations, explore released cluster items, and be introduced to developing unit plans rooted in storyline design. Special emphasis will be placed on clarifying what's "in” and "out” in terms of content, aligning instruction with the intent of the standards, and using the "Activity Before Content” (ABC) approach to promote student sensemaking.

Participants will:

Analyze NYSSLS performance expectations using the 3 dimensions.
Identify new and omitted content in NYSSLS-aligned physics compared to previous standards.
Draft a realistic pacing guide for the school year.
Examine released cluster items to understand performance levels and student expectations.
Explore the basics of unit storyline development, anchored in compelling phenomena and student-driven questions.

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
Enrolled: 26/30
Wait: 0/0

33. Decoding Literacy for Dyslexic Students
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2
Audience: Classroom Educators, Literacy Specialists, Education Administrators
Dates: 11/21/2025
Location: LS 2

This in-person full day workshop will provide participants with an impactful perspective on what it is like to learn as a dyslexic student through simulations. In turn, participants will walk away with newfound empathy for the diagnosed and undiagnosed dyslexic learner(s) in their classroom as well as resources for use in the classroom.

Through in depth discussion of personal experience in the current classroom/school population, educators will reflect on how dyslexia may already have influenced their teaching and the learning experience of students past or present.

Participants will discover:
strategies for recognizing signs of dyslexia versus what is developmentally appropriate and "neurotypical” for learning to read
an understanding of why dyslexic students, or students with related or undiagnosed language based challenges, struggle to learn to read and how to explicitly and systematically teach to their strengths as learners
how to approach or look for effective intervention and remediation strategies with explicit instruction like a certified academic language therapist
the importance of the teacher understanding the multiple categories of pure consonant sounds and vowel sounds based on their features of articulation

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: 28/30
Wait: 0/0

34. The Science of Learning That Actually Works: Research-based and classroom-tested strategies to boost memory, meaning, and long-term learning across subjects
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: 3–8 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Literacy Leaders, Administrators
Dates: 11/25/2025
Location: LS 2

What does cognitive science really say about how students learn-and how can that knowledge shape what we do across all content areas? In this workshop, participants will learn practical strategies grounded in the science of learning, including retrieval, spacing, generation, elaboration, and transfer. These techniques apply not only to reading and writing, but also to math, science, social studies, and beyond. The session connects research-based practices to real classroom application, helping educators boost retention, engagement, and long-term learning across the curriculum.

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: 7/20
Wait: 0/0

35. Learning by Design: Unpacking the Science of Learning in Grades 4-8
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS2
Audience: CBO Leaders, District Leaders, Teachers
Dates: 12/1/2025
Location: LS2

Learning doesn't happen by chance; it happens by design. This interactive workshop explores what the science of learning reveals about how students make meaning, retain knowledge, and transfer skills across subjects.

We'll explore how to design classrooms, experiences, and tasks that help students master content while fostering social, emotional, and language development.

We'll also connect this work to the Portrait of a Graduate, ensuring our practices prepare students to be:
- Academically Prepared: ready for college, careers, and civic life
- Creative Innovators: flexible, imaginative problem-solvers
- Critical Thinkers: able to analyze and navigate complexity
- Effective Communicators: across contexts and media
- Global Citizens: acting responsibly in diverse communities
- Reflective/Future-Focused: goal-setters who sustain well-being

Participants will:
- Connect brain research to promising instructional practices
- Help students understand themselves as learners
- Equip them to take ownership of learning

By session's end, participants will:
- Explain key learning science principles linked to POG
- Foster POG traits through classroom design
- Guide students to select strategies that promote ownership
- Use evidence to adjust instruction toward POG outcomes

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 before 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

36. The Writing Revolution
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2
Audience: Classroom Teachers and Administrators
Dates: 12/2/2025
Location: LS 2

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

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

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

Enrolled: 16/25
Wait: 0/0

37. New Visions Biology Deep Dive - 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: Science Administrators, Biology Teachers
Dates: 12/3/2025
Location: LL-A
New

Are you interested in learning more about the New Visions Life Science: Biology Curriculum? This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 3 of the New Visions Biology curriculum. Educators will engage in immersive experiences with the unit materials, reflect on their learning, discuss adaptations to meet their students' needs, and collaborate with peers to problem-solve challenges. These practices can be turnkeyed to implement all other units of the New Visions Biology curriculum. This unit-based professional learning also highlights a high-leverage pedagogical goal - providing opportunities for all students to link phenomena to their own interests and experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the free, open-source Biology curriculum from New Visions.

Activities will include:

Discussion: Linking phenomena to students' lives

Immersive experience: Unit 3 Opening and Anchoring Phenomena

Mapping the Unit 3 Storyline

Immersive experience: Lactase Persistence 5E

Discussion: Using routines to encourage participation from every student

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

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

38. Supporting Content-Specific Literacy Across Disciplines in 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) - CR 1, 2, 3
Audience: Teachers Grades 6-12
Dates: 12/3/2025
Location: CR 1, 2, 3

For students to fully grasp the concepts and information invarious content areas, they need to develop the skills to read and write proficiently within those subjects, making reading and writing instruction essential. Educators will gain practical tools and planning frameworks to strengthen literacy instruction in their disciplines and deepen students' understanding of the content.

Participants will study research-backed comprehension strategies for accessing complex texts, methods to increase students' background knowledge and vocabulary, text-based discussion protocols, and writing strategies to increase students' understanding of content and qualities of 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.

Enrolled: 15/60
Wait: 0/0

39. DASA Coordinator Training: Comprehensive Full Day
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3
Audience: New DASA Coordinators and School Professionals seeking an In-Depth Overview
Dates: 12/4/2025
Location: LS 3

Join us for a comprehensive full-day workshop designed for new Dignity for ALL Students Act (DASA) Coordinators or any school professionals seeking an in-depth understanding and overview of both the technical know-how and the adaptive skills crucial for handling incident reports effectively.

Together, we will delve into the intricacies of Dignity Act implementation, providing clarity on the requirements and offering practical strategies for creating a nurturing school atmosphere. We'll tackle common misconceptions surrounding School Safety and the Educational Climate reporting, ensuring that attendees are well-prepared to address any questions or concerns related to reporting procedures.

Participants will walk away with a wealth of resources tailored specifically for building-level Dignity Act Coordinators, empowering them to make a tangible difference in their schools and uphold the dignity and rights of every student.

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: 1/20
Wait: 0/0

40. Online Solutionary Micro-Credential Course for Social Studies Teachers
Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professoinal Development
Audience: Middle and High School Social Studies Teachers and Administrators who attended the in-person pre-requisite workshop
Dates: 12/4/2025 to 2/5/2026
Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professoinal Development

Through this online professional learning opportunity, you will:

Transform teaching and learning using strategies to increase curiosity, compassion, inspiration, and engagement
Learn to use the Solutionary Framework to empower students to become skilled and hopeful changemakers
Meet other motivated educators
and join an expanded learning community

Learning Targets include:

Demonstrate understanding of key aspects of solutionary teaching and learning by: developing a problem statement, identifying stakeholders, and completing both an Iceberg Systems analysis and Leverage Points Chart

Use the Solutionary Framework to develop a plan for facilitating deep inquiry to meaningful action projects with your students

Earn a Solutionary Micro-credential Certificate and Badge through the Institute for Humane Education and (optional for a fee) CEUs through Antioch University The course includes eight 90 minute online synchronous meetings/work sessions. Pre Requisite: Developing Global Citizens Through Deep Inquiry to Meaningful Action Projects (November 7, 2025) Register Here: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=10056&I=5186870

Instructors: Betsy Farrell-Messenger and Rene Neuner, Solutionary Teaching and Learning Facilitators, Institute for Humane 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.

Enrolled: 0/30
Wait: 0/0

41. Words That Work: Vocabulary, Knowledge, and Joy in a Science of Reading-Aligned Classroom
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: Elementary teachers, reading teachers, ELL teachers, literacy coaches, and administrators
Dates: 12/5/2025
Location: LS 1

Grounded in the Science of Reading and aligned with New York State's literacy initiatives, this professional learning session empowers educators to prioritize both students' vocabulary development and social-emotional well-being. Participants will explore joyful, research-based strategies for vocabulary -one of the essential components of the Big 6 literacy skills and strategies that underpin effective Tier 1 reading instruction. Anchored in NYSED's Literacy Briefs and Early Literacy Roadmap, the session supports the state's call for curriculum review. Teachers will explore how to create vocabulary-rich learning environments that build background knowledge, honor student identity, and foster authentic language use. Participants will learn how to design integrated text sets using picture books, poetry, informational texts, and digital media to support both comprehension and content-area learning. The use of gestures based on current research will be synthesized into teaching practices. Throughout the session, we will reference the work of leading literacy researchers, including Isabel Beck, Tim Rasinski, and P. David Pearson, whose contributions have informed high-impact vocabulary instruction and language development practices. Educators will leave with engaging tools and strategies-including word games, morphology strategies, and collaborative tasks-that strengthen both expressive and receptive language, making vocabulary instruction both meaningful and memorable for all learners.

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: 4/20
Wait: 0/0

42. News Literacy in the Classroom: Teaching Students to Think Critically About Media
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: Secondary ELA, social studies, and humanities educators, administrators
Dates: 12/9/2025
Location: LS 3

In today's fast-paced media landscape, helping students navigate news with a critical eye is more important than ever. This professional development session equips secondary ELA, social studies, and humanities educators with practical strategies to teach core news literacy concepts such as balance, fairness, and bias. Participants will learn how to assess the credibility of news reports, distinguish between opinion, bias, and careless reporting, and reflect on their own biases as educators and consumers of media. We'll explore tools for identifying trustworthy news sources and discuss how personal perspectives can shape how we interpret information. Educators will have hands-on time to explore New York State's Educator Toolkit for Media Literacy and begin designing relevant, classroom-ready activities and lessons that support critical thinking and responsible media consumption. By the end of this session, teachers and administrators will be better prepared to help students ask the right questions, analyze news content more effectively, and become more informed, thoughtful media consumers.

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: 8/18
Wait: 0/0

43. New Visions Earth & Space Science Deep Dive - Unit 3 Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and 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: Science Administrators, Earth & Space Sciences Teachers
Dates: 12/10/2025
Location: LL-A
New

Are you interested in learning more about the New Visions Earth & Space Sciences curriculum? This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 3 of the New Visions Earth & Space Sciences curriculum. Educators will engage in immersive experiences with the unit materials, reflect on their learning, collaboratively articulate the unit storyline, and work with peers to problem-solve challenges. These practices can be turnkeyed to implement all other units of the New Visions Earth & Space Sciences curriculum. This unit-based professional learning also highlights a high-leverage pedagogical goal - how to elevate student thinking and voice from a wide range of students through use of routines or other strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the free, open-source Earth & Space Sciences curriculum from New Visions.

Activities will include:

Discussion: Using phenomena to drive learning

Immersive experience: Unit 3 Opening and Anchoring Phenomena

Mapping the Unit 3 Storyline

Immersive experience: Waves Inside the Earth 5E

Discussion: Elevating student thinking and voice from a wide range of students through use of routines or other strategies

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: 3/30
Wait: 0/0

44. Introduction to Standards Based Grading
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: All Teachers
Dates: 12/11/2025
Location: LS 3

This informative workshop is designed to support educators' transition to standards-based grading. This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of standards-based grading (SBG), starting with defining and discussing its principles. Participants will explore the benefits of SBG, including clearer communication of student progress and a greater focus on learning. We will delve into the key components of SBG, offering practical insights and examples, and examine effective strategies for implementing it in classrooms, addressing common challenges and sharing best practices. The workshop will conclude with a collaborative discussion to determine actionable next steps for integrating standards-based grading into teaching practices, ensuring participants leave with the tools and strategies needed to successfully transition to this transformative approach.

Define the core principles of standards-based grading (SBG) and explain how it differs from traditional grading practices.
Explain the benefits of SBG for students, educators, and families, with a focus on clear communication and learning outcomes.
Identify the key components of SBG and recognize how they connect to classroom instruction and assessment.
Analyze common challenges in implementing SBG and explore practical strategies and best practices to address them.
Examine examples of SBG in practice to understand how grading can align more closely with learning standards.
Collaborate with colleagues to generate actionable next steps for transitioning to or strengthening SBG practices in their own classrooms or schools.

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: 6/20
Wait: 0/0

45. Mastering the Elementary Science Investigations: Preparing for the NYS Science Exam
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: 12/11/2025
Location: LL-A
New

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

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

46. Navigating the Numeracy Briefs: High-Impact Strategies for the Math Classroom
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 1D[map]
Audience: K-12 Math Teachers
Dates: 12/11/2025
Location: Conference Room 1D

What if you could take the state's most powerful research on math instruction and turn it into lessons your students love-and remember? In this full-day, 6-hour workshop for K-12 math teachers, we'll explore the New York State Numeracy Briefs through the lens of everyday classroom practice. Together, we'll unpack the most impactful strategies, see what they look like in real classrooms, and adapt them to your own lessons and student needs. You'll collaborate with fellow educators, design engaging and rigorous learning experiences, and leave with practical tools you can use immediately. By the end of the day, you'll walk away with a Numeracy Briefs Teaching Toolkit-packed with ready-to-use resources to strengthen student understanding, confidence, and achievement in mathematics.

This interactive session includes:

• Deep understanding of the most relevant Numeracy Briefs and how to apply them in daily instruction.

• Hands-on practice integrating strategies into your own lessons and assessments.

• Collaborative planning time with peers to create high-quality, ready-to-use activities.

• The Numeracy Briefs Teaching Toolkit (yours to keep) to support ongoing growth.

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: 14/15
Wait: 0/0

47. Beyond the Textbook: Navigating America's History Through Creative Lessons
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: Social Studies and Humanities Teachers, Grades 4-8
Dates: 12/12/2025
Location: LS 3

This workshop invites educators to reimagine how America's most significant social studies topics are taught. Through innovative, student centered and creative approaches, this session will explore relevant approaches for turning history and civics into meaningful learning experiences.

Workshop Focus Areas:
Creative lesson planning and activities
Useful links, videos and pop culture to enhance student learning
Help teachers move beyond traditional narratives
Focus on writing activities that enhance student learning.

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: 5/18
Wait: 0/0

48. 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
Audience: Teachers
Dates: 12/12/2025
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 Normworkshop, 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.

Enrolled: 1/20
Wait: 0/0

49. Revitalizing Writing Instruction Aligned to Science of Reading (SoR) and Knowledge-Building
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: Teachers K-6
Dates: 12/12/2025
Location: CR 1, 2, 3

Research shows that writing about what we learn is a way to solidify that knowledge in our minds, building networks of ideas and connected vocabulary. In this session, teachers will learn ways to use writing not only as a way to make content learning stick, but also as a way to teach crucial writing skills, such as grammar and mechanics.

We will explore approaches that honor choice and process in writing instruction, and also provide students with ways to cement their learning from reading via research projects and culminating writing tasks that connect to reading and knowledge building.

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: 5/60
Wait: 0/0

50. 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 3
Audience: Middle/High School Teachers
Dates: 12/15/2025
Location: LS 3

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.

Enrolled: 12/18
Wait: 0/0

51. 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 2
Audience: Teachers Grades 4-12
Dates: 12/16/2025
Location: LS 2
New

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.

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

52. ELA State Assessment Preparation Strategies
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 Grades 3-5, Teacher Assistants Grades 3-5
Dates: 12/17/2025
Location: LS3
Closed

Participants will gain insight into strategies and techniques for preparing students for the ELA State Exam. Participants will review released ELA State Assessment questions and explore how to help students develop skills for understanding the assessment expectations, typical question patterns, navigating challenging texts, genre features, and alignment to the short and extended response rubrics Participants will also learn how to use data to design differentiated, targeted, small group instruction.

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: 20/20
Wait: 0/0

53. Using the UFLI Resources to Support Students with Foundational Reading Skills
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: Elementary Teachers, Reading Teachers, ELL Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Administrators
Dates: 1/7/2026
Location: LS 1

Many educators are turning to UFLI resources to help meet the diverse needs of their students. Whether you're a reading specialist working with struggling readers, a classroom teacher supporting students who are missing key foundational skills, or someone looking to enhance your existing phonics instruction, this workshop is for you. We'll explore tools such as sound walls, heart words, fluency passages, connected/decodable texts, and the overall structure of a UFLI lesson. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to experience the different lesson types and leave with practical strategies for integrating UFLI into daily classroom instruction to support students who need to build strong foundational reading skills.

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: 2/18
Wait: 0/0

54. LETRS Volume 1 Training with Lexia Learning
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: Elementary Teachers of Reading and Literacy
Dates: 1/12/2026 to 6/1/2026
Location: CR 1 2 3

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.

In these 4 sessions, we will cover Volume 1 (Units 1-4) which 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

LETRS Volume 1 - Online Component Requirement

As part of your participation in LETRS Volume 1 for Teachers, please be advised that there is an additional asynchronous online learning component,that must be completed in addition to the in-person professional development sessions. This online coursework is a required part of the LETRS training and is designed to deepen your understanding of the content covered in Volume 1. You will engage in interactive modules, reflection activities, and practice opportunities that align with the in-person sessions.

Please note: Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, this LETRS Volume 1 Training with Lexia Learning workshop offered by Nassau BOCES, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP by December 15, 2025. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Enrolled: 2/40
Wait: 0/0

55. Bridging Literacy and Learning: Integrating Content-Area Instruction in K-3 Classrooms
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–3 Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Reading Teachers, and Instructional Leaders
Dates: 1/14/2026
Location: LS 1

This hands-on professional development workshop supports K-3 educators in integrating science, social studies, and other content areas into literacy instruction to build student knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension. Grounded in the Science of Reading and aligned with the New York State Literacy Initiative (NYSLI) and NYSED Literacy Briefs, this session emphasizes the importance of content-rich instruction in developing strong, skilled readers.

Educators will learn how to design and deliver interdisciplinary lessons that align with structured literacy practices, while maintaining rigorous support for foundational skills. The workshop features immediately applicable strategies, lesson ideas, and planning tools that help teachers enhance engagement and deepen understanding across subjects.

In addition, participants will explore how to incorporate authentic writing tasks that cycle through the writing process-planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing-across a range of genres and formats, including narrative, informational, and opinion writing. These writing experiences will be purposefully connected to content learning, enabling students to process and express their knowledge while developing voice, structure, and coherence in their 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.

Enrolled: 1/18
Wait: 0/0

56. "But I Don't Speak the Language" - Supporting our English Language Learners in Classrooms
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: All Teachers
Dates: 1/15/2026
Location: LS 3
Closed

Even if you don't speak the same language as your students, you can help them learn academic English if you apply the principles of language acquisition. This workshop will offer several classroom practices that will help speakers of languages other than English, and native English speakers as well. Participants will explore the basics of second language acquisition and how to create a welcoming atmosphere for ELLs. A specific focus will be on The English-Spanish connection, identifying cognates and analytical comparison between English and Spanish.

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: 18/18
Wait: 0/0

57. Unpacking the June 2026 English Regents: What's Changing & Why It Matters
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: Directors and Chairs of English, English Teachers
Dates: 1/15/2026
Location: LS 2
Closed

The shifts coming to the English Regents in June 2026 are minimal, but they are designed to bring greater clarity, accessibility, and alignment to the Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards. This session will bring educators together to take a closer look at the revised materials and begin thinking through what these updates mean for instruction and student support.

We will look closely at the changes in the language of the Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) and consider what they imply about expectations for student writing and reading. We'll also review smaller shifts in the exam itself, including adjustments to task directions, rubrics, and source types.

This session will:

-Analyze the updated PLD language and what it signals for classroom practice

-Identify and discuss the subtle but purposeful exam changes

-Offer time for collaboration and questions

-Include space to examine any new guidance released by NYSED prior to the session

-Examine and respond to any new guidance released by NYSED Why attend?
This is a chance to come together as a professional community, examine what's changed, and prepare thoughtfully, without overwhelm.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received by email at least 48 hours prior to the event start time. Cancellations not received by the deadline will result in the district being billed the full amount.

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

58. Unpacking the June 2026 English Regents: What's Changing & Why It Matters (AFTERNOON SESSION)
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: Directors and Chairs of English, English Teachers
Dates: 1/15/2026
Location: LS 2
Closed

THIS AFTERNOON SESSION HAS BEEN ADDED TO ACCOMMODATE MORE PARTICIPANTS. It will cover the same content as the morning session.

The shifts coming to the English Regents in June 2026 are minimal, but they are designed to bring greater clarity, accessibility, and alignment to the Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards. This session will bring educators together to take a closer look at the revised materials and begin thinking through what these updates mean for instruction and student support.

We will look closely at the changes in the language of the Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) and consider what they imply about expectations for student writing and reading. We'll also review smaller shifts in the exam itself, including adjustments to task directions, rubrics, and source types.

This session will:

-Analyze the updated PLD language and what it signals for classroom practice

-Identify and discuss the subtle but purposeful exam changes

-Offer time for collaboration and questions

-Include space to examine any new guidance released by NYSED prior to the session

-Examine and respond to any new guidance released by NYSED Why attend?
This is a chance to come together as a professional community, examine what's changed, and prepare thoughtfully, without overwhelm.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received by email at least 48 hours prior to the event start time. Cancellations not received by the deadline will result in the district being billed the full amount.

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

59. LETRS Professional Learning Series for Administrators
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: School and District Administrators
Dates: 1/23/2026 to 5/8/2026
Location: LS 1

Empowering Leadership in the Science of Reading Implementation

This four-day professional learning series equips school and district administrators with the foundational knowledge and leadership strategies necessary to support effective implementation of the Science of Reading through Lexia's LETRS program. Grounded in research-based literacy instruction, this training empowers leaders to champion evidence-based practices, monitor fidelity, and create a culture that supports sustainable literacy growth.

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.

During these sessions, we will focus on:

Foundations of the Science of Reading
Understanding the LETRS Framework
Supporting High-Quality Literacy Instruction
Building Capacity and Sustaining Momentum

Please note: Cancellation policy: Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, this LETRS Professional Learning Series for Administrators workshop offered by Nassau BOCES, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP by December 15, 2025. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

Enrolled: 3/25
Wait: 0/0

60. Long Island Science of Learning Summit: Research, Insights, & Impact
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: Educators
Dates: 1/23/2026
Location: CR 1, 2, 3

Join Amplify and Nassau BOCES for Our First-Ever Free Literacy Event!

Featuring Keynote Speakers Susan Lambert and DeJunné Clark Jackson

Susan Lambert is the Chief Academic Officer of Literacy at Amplify. Susan's career has been focused on creating high-quality learning environments using evidence-based practices. As the host of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan, explores the increasing body of scientific research around how reading is best taught. As a former classroom teacher, administrator, and curriculum developer, Susan is dedicated to turning theory into best practices that educators can put right to use in the classroom, and to showcasing national models of reading instruction excellence.

DeJunne' Clark Jackson is an experienced educational professional who has worked with children and adolescents across a wide range of educational stages, from early childhood through college. She is the founder of Learning Fundamentals Educational Therapy & Consultingand is particularly passionate about dyslexia awareness and reading instruction. DeJunne' holds leadership roles in several key organizations, including Decoding Dyslexia Louisiana and The Reading League Louisiana. Additionally, she serves as President of The Center for Literacy & Learning, known for hosting the national Plain Talk About Literacy & Learning Institute.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear from two nationally recognized voices in education. This gathering promises to deliver fresh insights and foster meaningful discussions on the latest strategies in literacy and beyond.

Lunch will be provided.

Space is limited-please register in advance!

We look forward to learning and growing together.

61. Unpacking the June 2026 English Regents: What's Changing & Why It Matters

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: Directors and Chairs of English, English Teachers

Dates: 1/26/2026

Location: Conf 1, 2, 3

New

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN ADDED TO ACCOMMODATE MORE PARTICIPANTS. It will cover the same content as the January 15 sessions.

The shifts coming to the English Regents in June 2026 are minimal, but they are designed to bring greater clarity, accessibility, and alignment to the Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards. This session will bring educators together to take a closer look at the revised materials and begin thinking through what these updates mean for instruction and student support.

We will look closely at the changes in the language of the Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) and consider what they imply about expectations for student writing and reading. We'll also review smaller shifts in the exam itself, including adjustments to task directions, rubrics, and source types.

This session will:

-Analyze the updated PLD language and what it signals for classroom practice
-Identify and discuss the subtle but purposeful exam changes
-Offer time for collaboration and questions
-Include space to examine any new guidance released by NYSED prior to the session

-Examine and respond to any new guidance released by NYSED Why attend?
This is a chance to come together as a professional community, examine what's changed, and prepare thoughtfully, without overwhelm.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received by email at least 48 hours prior to the event start time. Cancellations not received by the deadline will result in the district being billed the full amount.

62. ELA State Assessment Preparation Strategies

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 3-5, Teacher Assistants Grades 3-5

Dates: 1/27/2026

Location: LS 1

New

Participants will gain insight into strategies and techniques for preparing students for the ELA State Exam. Participants will review released ELA State Assessment questions and explore how to help students develop skills for understanding the assessment expectations, typical question patterns, navigating challenging texts, genre features, and alignment to the short and extended response rubrics. Participants will also learn how to use data to design differentiated, targeted, small group instruction.

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.

63. Putting the I Back in AI: Media Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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: Secondary ELA, Social Studies, and Humanities educators and administrators

Dates: 1/27/2026

Location: LS 3

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how information is created and shared-sometimes at the cost of accuracy and reliability. In this interactive workshop, secondary ELA, Social Studies, and Humanities educators and administrators will explore how AI-generated content contributes to the spread of misinformation. Participants will develop and apply media literacy strategies to detect and address unreliable AI content. The session includes hands-on time with New York State's Educator Toolkit for Media Literacy, with opportunities to design classroom-ready lessons and activities that empower students to critically evaluate digital content.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify and explain the challenges of AI-generated misinformation

Apply news literacy strategies to evaluate digital content

Develop instructional activities to help students recognize and respond to AI-generated information

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.

64. Leading Through the Lens of the Numeracy Briefs

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: Administrators

Dates: 1/29/2026

Location: Learning Studio 1

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

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

This interactive session includes:

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

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

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

65. The Science of Reading & Small Group Instruction

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

Dates: 1/30/2026

Location: LS 3

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.

66. Decoding Literacy for Dyslexic Students

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Classroom Educators, Literacy Specialists, Education Administrators

Dates: 2/3/2026

Location: LS 2

This in-person full day workshop will provide participants with an impactful perspective on what it is like to learn as a dyslexic student through simulations. In turn, participants will walk away with newfound empathy for the diagnosed and undiagnosed dyslexic learner(s) in their classroom as well as resources for use in the classroom.

Through in depth discussion of personal experience in the current classroom/school population, educators will reflect on how dyslexia may already have influenced their teaching and the learning experience of students past or present.

Participants will discover:

strategies for recognizing signs of dyslexia versus what is developmentally appropriate and "neurotypical” for learning to read

an understanding of why dyslexic students, or students with related or undiagnosed language based challenges, struggle to learn to read and how to explicitly and systematically teach to their strengths as learners

how to approach or look for effective intervention and remediation strategies with explicit instruction like a certified academic language therapist

the importance of the teacher understanding the multiple categories of pure consonant sounds and vowel sounds based on their features of articulation

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

67. Building the Foundations of Reading: Supporting Automaticity, Fluency, and Word Recognition in K-2

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 K-2

Dates: 2/12/2026

Location: LS 1

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The science of reading highlights the importance of building strong foundations in phonological awareness, phonics, and word recognition to support reading fluency and comprehension. In the early grades, students who struggle with phonological awareness are at significantly greater risk for reading difficulties, making intentional, explicit instruction essential. This workshop is designed for both K-2 classroom teachers and interventionists who work together to support early literacy development. We will explore how to build automaticity and fluency in word recognition through targeted instruction in phonological awareness and phonics, and how these foundational skills support reading and writing growth. Participants will learn how to effectively use sound walls and word walls to support orthographic mapping and deepen students' understanding of speech-to-print relationships. We'll compare early leveled readers and decodable texts, discussing how each supports the development of fluent reading and how to align their use across classroom and intervention settings. Writing will be used as a lens to assess students' phonological and orthographic development. Together, we'll analyze writing samples to guide instructional planning that is responsive to student needs. You'll leave this session with shared strategies, aligned practices, and practical tools to enhance collaboration between classroom and intervention settings-and to accelerate reading success for all students.

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

68. Teaching Vocabulary in the Content Areas (Grades 5-8)

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: Teachers and School Administrators, Grades 5-8

Dates: 2/13/2026

Location: CR 1, 2, 3

This workshop focuses on high-leverage strategies for teaching vocabulary across content areas in grades 5-8. Participants will explore how to move beyond definitions to deepen word knowledge, foster cross-disciplinary word transfer, and align vocabulary instruction to knowledge-building and standards. Attendees will engage with morphology, contextual usage, and academic word sets relevant to ELA, social studies, math, and science instruction.

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.

69. Empowering Financial Futures: Teaching Financial Education in Middle and High School

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Teachers & Administrators

Dates: 2/27/2026

Location: LS1

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Equip your students with the skills they need to navigate life's financial challenges while meeting state standards and boosting classroom engagement. In this dynamic, hands-on workshop, you'll discover how to make personal finance an exciting, meaningful part of your curriculum-whether through a full algebra course or integrated into advisory periods, clubs, or other subjects. Explore how many of the mathematics concepts we teach in algebra, underpin many of financial concepts we want our students to internalize. Bring real-world relevant problems into your classroom and you'll never have students ask, "when are we going to use this in life?” You'll leave with ready-to-use modules, lesson ideas, a better understanding of the standards, and a deeper understanding of how to empower your students for their academic, personal, and professional futures. No prior financial knowledge is needed - just a passion for making a difference and a willingness to learn new things. This workshop is open to all educators, as long as you're willing to engage in basic middle school-level algebra concepts.

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.

70. *COPY OF The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower- Building Word Power: Vocabulary Instruction That Sticks

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Audience: Grades 3-5 Coaches and Teachers

Dates: 3/2/2026

This study group will dive into research-based methods for developing rich, flexible vocabulary knowledge across grades 3-5. We will explore high-leverage instructional strategies-including contextualized word learning, generative word study, and vocabulary routines that are embedded into reading and writing instruction. This study group will spotlight ways to teach academic and disciplinary vocabulary explicitly while keeping curiosity and joy at the heart of word learning. Participants will leave with strategies to lift the level of student talk, reading comprehension, and writing sophistication through intentional vocabulary work.

Supports: NYS Attestation for Explicit Vocabulary Instruction to Strengthen Comprehension and Expression.

Learning Targets:
-Understand the research base supporting explicit, flexible vocabulary instruction as a lever for reading comprehension and written expression.
-Explore high-impact instructional strategies, including contextualized word learning, generative word study, and vocabulary routines embedded in literacy instruction.
-Examine methods for teaching academic and disciplinary vocabulary in ways that promote both precision and curiosity.
-Analyze classroom practices that support joyful, rigorous vocabulary learning across reading, writing, and speaking.
-Apply strategies that elevate student talk, deepen text understanding, and strengthen word choice in writing.
-Evaluate the effectiveness of vocabulary instruction and identify next steps for integrating these practices into classroom and school-wide literacy instruction.

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

71. The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower- Building Word Power: Vocabulary Instruction That Sticks

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Grades 3-5 Coaches and Teachers

Dates: 3/2/2026

72. High-Impact Literacy Instructional Practices at the Secondary Level

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: Middle/High School Teachers

Dates: 3/4/2026

Location: LS 3

The New York State Literacy Initiative specifies six types of classroom routines that lay the groundwork for lifelong literacy. In this workshop, teachers will learn how to implement these high-impact practices at the secondary level. This session will focus on: Collaborative projects and presentations, text-based discussions and writing opportunities, engagement with a variety of high-interest texts, spelling and word study, grammar, punctuation, capitalization conventions, and purposeful play.

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.

73. Building Reading Fluency in 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: K–5 Classroom Teachers, Reading Specialists, Literacy Coaches, Special Education Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 3/6/2026

Location: LS 2

Fluency is more than speed-it's accuracy, expression, pacing, and comprehension in motion. In this workshop, participants will learn how to assess and build reading fluency in developmentally appropriate ways across grades K-5. We'll explore how fluency supports comprehension, how to balance decoding with automaticity, and how to design meaningful fluency practice using texts that build vocabulary and background knowledge. Participants will also explore how to harness AI tools to support fluency instruction-including how to generate practice passages, provide targeted feedback, and scaffold for diverse learners without over-relying on tech. The session includes ready-to-use strategies for modeling fluency, tracking progress, and integrating fluency into whole-group, small-group, and independent reading time.

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.

74. The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower: The Science of Reading Meets Writing Workshop

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Grades K-3 Coaches and Teachers

Dates: 4/20/2026

In this study group, we'll explore how the principles of the Science of Reading extend into writing instruction. Participants will unpack the intersections between transcription (handwriting, spelling, sentence construction) and composition, and study methods for building fluency, syntax, and coherence in student writing. We'll examine practical ways to weave knowledge of language structures, genre, and vocabulary into the writing workshop model-all while honoring student choice and voice. Through live classroom labsites and study sessions, teachers will see how applying research-backed practices can make writing instruction even more powerful.

Supports: NYS Attestation for Alignment with the Science of Reading Across Literacy Instruction.

Learning Targets:
-Understand how key principles of the Science of Reading apply to writing instruction, particularly in the areas of transcription and composition.
-Examine the developmental trajectory of writing skills-including handwriting, spelling, and sentence construction-and their role in supporting fluent written expression.
-Explore strategies for teaching syntax, cohesion, and coherence to strengthen students' ability to craft well-structured writing.
-Analyze ways to integrate knowledge of language structures, vocabulary, and genre into the writing workshop model.
-Observe and reflect on live classroom practices that blend explicit instruction with student choice and voice.
-Identify research-informed instructional moves that elevate writing outcomes and align with a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to 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.

75. 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.

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