Catalog: Nassau BOCES (WR)

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1. **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.

2. **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.

3. **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.

4. 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.

5. Preparing the 26-27 ESSA Consolidated Application for Submission to the NYSED

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Adminstrators

Dates: 6/1/2026 to 6/2/2026

Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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

This workshop will focus on completing responses for the 2026-2027 Consolidated Applications narrative questions and FS-10 (budget) forms required for each title grant.

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

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

6. Making "Cents" of Personal Finance

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators

Dates: 6/4/2026

Location: LS 2

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

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

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

7. *VIRTUAL* Updates to the 2026-2027 ESSA Consolidated Application

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: District and Building Level Administrators

Dates: 7/14/2026

Location: Online Zoom

This half-day virtual workshop will focus on changes/updates to the 2026-27 Consolidated Application.

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

Time will also be allocated for questions and answers.

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

8. AI in ACTION: Exploring AI as Your Teaching Thought Partner (PK-12)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/15/2026

Location: Learning Lab 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 7/16/2026

Location: Virtual- 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/STEPS regulations. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences. Participants will also discuss how to implement systemic change in instructional practices using Webb's Depth of Knowledge as an example.

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

10. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 7/23/2026

Location: Virtual- 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/STEPS regulations. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences. Participants will also discuss how to implement systemic change in instructional practices using Webb's Depth of Knowledge as an example.

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

11. SUNY New Paltz and Nassau BOCES Host the Science of Reading Leadership Two-Day Summer Institute

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: administrators, literacy leaders, coaches, department chairs, and teacher leaders

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 8/11/2026

SUNY New Paltz and Nassau BOCES are proud to collaborate on a one-of-a-kind professional learning experience designed for leaders at all levels ready to lead with the Science of Reading in mind.

Across our region, many educators have already engaged in SoR training through SUNY New Paltz microcredentials and related professional learning. With strong instructional foundations now in place, the next step is clear: how do leaders create systems, structures, and conditions that sustain this work?

Over the course of this two-day institute, participants will ground their learning in Science of Reading Fundamentals: A Leadership Guide , created by SUNY New Paltz, and explore effective literacy leadership in practice. We are also excited to welcome Dr. Sarah Holbrook, co-creator of the SUNY New Paltz SoR microcredential, Fellow at the Science of Reading Center, and Director of Humanities for the Kingston City School District.

Designed for administrators at the building, district, and university levels, literacy leaders, coaches, department chairs, and teacher leaders, this institute will support participants in turning SoR knowledge into effective leadership action. You DO NOT need to have completed the SUNY New Paltz SoR micro-credential to attend.

Join SUNY New Paltz and Nassau BOCES for this timely opportunity to move from understanding the science of reading to leading it.

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

12. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 8/11/2026

Location: Virtual- 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/STEPS regulations. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences. Participants will also discuss how to implement systemic change in instructional practices using Webb's Depth of Knowledge as an example.

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

13. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 8/13/2026

Location: Virtual- 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/STEPS regulations. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences. Participants will also discuss how to implement systemic change in instructional practices using Webb's Depth of Knowledge as an example.

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

14. APPR Full Day Certification 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 2

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 8/18/2026

Location: LS 2

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/STEPS Regulations

3. The application of rubrics in evaluating classroom lessons

This full day workshop is scheduled in person and is open to both new and experienced administrators and administrative teams to foster meaningful and in-depth engagement.


Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

15. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 8/20/2026

Location: Virtual- Zoom

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

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

16. APPR Full Day Certification 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: Administrators

Dates: 8/25/2026

Location: LS 1

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/STEPS Regulations

3. The application of rubrics in evaluating classroom lessons

This full day workshop is scheduled in person and is open to both new and experienced administrators and administrative teams to foster meaningful and in-depth engagement.


Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

17. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 8/27/2026

Location: Virtual- Zoom

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

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

18. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 9/10/2026

Location: Virtual- Zoom

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

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

19. The Writing Revolution Microcredential Guided Cohort

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

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

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

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

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

Space is limited.

Please note:

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

20. If AI Can Ace School, What Should We Teach? To Be Thought Full. - Dr. Po-Shen Loh

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 9/28/2026

Location: LL-A and LL-B

Session One of our Distinguished Speaker Series.

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

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

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

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

21. APPR Full Day Certification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 9/30/2026

Location: LS3

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/STEPS Regulations

3. The application of rubrics in evaluating classroom lessons

This full day workshop is scheduled in person and is open to both new and experienced administrators and administrative teams to foster meaningful and in-depth engagement.


Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

22. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 10/1/2026

Location: Virtual- Zoom

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

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

23. Long Island Math Workshop: Using Desmos to Build Innovative Problem Solvers

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Pre-K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/6/2026

Location: LLA

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Join Amplify and Nassau BOCES for a free event featuring keynote speaker Fawn Nguyen and presenter Kurt Salisbury. Pre-K-12 educators are invited to learn new insights and engage in meaningful discussions on the latest strategies and resources in math.

Registration 9:00-9:30AM.

A complimentary continental breakfast and a boxed lunch will 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.

24. APPR Virtual 1/2 Day Recertification for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 10/8/2026

Location: Virtual- Zoom

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

Instructor: Dr. Tom Troisi

Please note:

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

25. Using High Intensity Instructional Techniques to Enhance Retention in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom Grades K-5

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: Educators - Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Building & District Leaders

Dates: 10/21/2026

Location: LL-B

Join us for a dynamic and interactive professional development session designed exclusively for elementary mathematics teachers. This session is focused on equipping educators with three powerful retention strategies to support student retention of essential mathematical concepts and skills throughout the academic year.

During this session, participants will delve into the cognitive processes involved in information retention, gaining a deeper understanding of specific techniques that can effectively support long term retention of information. Through collaborative planning time and engaging activities, teachers will explore practical applications of the strategies within the context of the k-5 mathematics content; although, these retention techniques are applicable across content areas.

By the end of this session, participants will have a clear understanding of the spaced learning over time, interleaving practice strategy, and practice test retrieval techniques as well as their application in the elementary mathematics classroom. Armed with practical activities and a solid grasp of the underlying cognitive processes, teachers will be well-prepared to foster durable learning and deepen student understanding throughout the academic year.

Dr. Paul Riccomini is a highly respected expert in mathematics education, specializing in high intensity instructional techniques for mathematics. With a mathematics degree and dual certifications as a high school math and special education teacher, Paul possesses in-depth knowledge of content matter and evidence-based instructional techniques.

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.

26. Using High Intensity Instructional Techniques to Enhance Retention in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom Grades 6-12

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: Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Building & District Leaders

Dates: 10/22/2026

Location: LL-B

Join us for a dynamic and interactive professional development session designed specifically for middle and high school mathematics teachers. This session is focused on equipping educators with three powerful retention strategies to support student retention of essential mathematical concepts and skills throughout the academic year.

During this session, participants will delve into the cognitive processes involved in information retention, gaining a deeper understanding of specific techniques that can effectively support long term retention of information. Through collaborative planning time and engaging activities, teachers will explore practical applications of the strategies within the context of the Secondary mathematics content; although, these retention techniques are applicable across content areas.

By the end of this session, participants will have a clear understanding of the spaced learning over time, interleaving practice strategy, and practice test retrieval techniques as well as their application in the secondary mathematics classroom. Armed with practical activities and a solid grasp of the underlying cognitive processes, teachers will be well-prepared to foster durable learning and deepen student understanding throughout the academic year.

Dr. Paul Riccomini is a highly respected expert in mathematics education, specializing in high intensity instructional techniques for mathematics. With a mathematics degree and dual certifications as a high school math and special education teacher, Paul possesses in-depth knowledge of content matter and evidence-based instructional techniques.

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.

27. George Couros- Forward Together AM Session

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/18/2026

Location: LL-A and LL-B

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

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

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

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.

28. George Couros- Forward Together PM Session

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/18/2026

Location: LL-A and LL-B

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

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

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

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

29. Portrait of a Graduate Think Tank Series (3 sessions)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: District Teams

Dates: 11/30/2026 to 5/24/2027

Location: Conference Rooms 1, 2, & 3

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

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

November 30, 2026: Academically Prepared and Creative Innovator

March 22, 2026: Critical Thinker and Effective Communicator

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


Facilitator: Dr. Mary-Ellen Kakalos

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