Frontline Education

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: 9/19/2024 to 6/12/2025

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.
**please note the January and March meetings are held on Friday**

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: 9/19/2024 to 6/12/2025

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.
**please note the January and March meetings are held on Friday**

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-8 AIS math teachers, math coaches, and math instructional support teachers

Dates: 9/20/2024 to 6/20/2025

Collaborate with math specialists, coaches, teacher leaders from around Long Island to share best practices in mathematics instruction. Discuss current issues in Grade K through 8 mathematics.

Each meeting's agenda is created organically by the needs and conversation of our members.

Register once and you will be registered to attend all 10 sessions.

4. Virtual Math Supervisor Collegial Circle - 6 Session Series

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Mathematics administrators

Dates: 9/27/2024 to 6/13/2025

Location: Virtual

Collaborate with math chairs, coordinators, directors, specialists, coaches, mentors and teacher leaders from around Long Island to share best practices in mathematics instruction. Discuss current issues in Grade K through high school mathematics.

Each meeting's agenda is created organically by the needs and conversation of our members.

Register once and you will be registered to attend all 6 sessions.

5. Literacy Coach Collegial Circle

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Literacy Coaches

Dates: 10/2/2024 to 5/16/2025

Location: LS 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Virtual Social Studies Collegial Circle (for NHP_GCP)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

Dates: 10/17/2024 to 6/12/2025

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.
**please note the January and March meetings are held on Friday**

7. Virtual ELA Collegial Circle (for NHP-GCP)

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

Dates: 10/17/2024 to 6/12/2025

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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.

8. DASA Coordinator Collegial Circle Series

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: DASA Coordinators and School Professionals

Dates: 10/29/2024 to 4/8/2025

Location: CR 123

Embark on a journey of professional growth and collaboration with our three-part DASA Coordinator Collegial Circle series designed exclusively for Dignity for ALL Students Act (DASA) Coordinators. Through interactive discussions, actual scenarios, and peer sharing participants will gain insights and strategies to cultivate safer, more inclusive educational environments for all.

We'll explore the nuances of handling challenges and navigating complexities as a DASA Coordinator. From addressing incident reports to managing misconceptions surrounding reporting procedures, we'll share tools and techniques to sharpen our skills, deepen our understanding of the DASA Coordinator role, and confidently navigate any obstacles that may arise.

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. "Virtual" Science Administrator Collegial Circle

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators, Science Leaders & Specialists

Dates: 11/14/2024 to 5/22/2025

This year-long virtual professional development series brings together school administrators, science leaders, and specialists to prepare for the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS).

Participants will explore key curriculum changes, including integrating Investigations, and receive guidance on upcoming changes to the science Regents Exams. The series offers practical strategies for aligning instruction with the NYSSLS, fostering three-dimensional inquiry-based learning, and ensuring students' success in evolving assessments, all while promoting collaborative discussions and actionable solutions for seamless school-wide adoption.

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. Demystifying the Science of Reading: Practical Knowledge and Strategies for Educators

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, administrators

Dates: 2/4/2025 to 4/11/2025

Location: LS 2

This three day workshop series is designed for K-8 educators interested in the latest research on how we learn to read will leave participants feeling empowered with the knowledge and tools to support all students on their reading journey. Over the course of the three days we will study the five pillars of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics (including alphabetic principle and orthography), fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Within each "pillar” we will give recommendations and practical models for assessments, small group instruction, and progress monitoring.

Regardless of your current curriculum, this institute can serve as either a starting point or a place to refine your practice with a research-aligned approach to how children learn to read.
DAY 1:

SOR Overview

The five pillars of reading

Scarborough's Reading Rope

The Simple and Active Views of reading

Phonemic awareness
DAY 2:

Phonics and Vocabulary

Tiers of Instruction

Morphology
DAY 3:

Fluency and Comprehension

Connection to executive functioning

Importance of background knowledge 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.

11. Multi- Tiered System of Supports Integrated (MTSS-I)

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: Pre K- 12

Dates: 3/20/2025

Location: LS 3

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Join us for a Professional Development Opportunity based on the New York State Framework MTSS-I and how to enhance educational practices for all students. Participants will leave with research, practical strategies for elementary and secondary educators leading districts, schools and classrooms. A focus on Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies for academics and behavior will be shared as well as templates for the Framework.

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. Building Thinking Classrooms in Math

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: Math teachers and administrators

Dates: 3/27/2025

Location: LS 2

This workshop is designed for educators seeking to transform their math classrooms into dynamic environments where students actively engage in thinking and problem-solving, based on the work of Peter Liljedahl.

Participants will explore research-based strategies and practical approaches to foster a culture of deep mathematical thinking, collaboration, and active learning. By the end of the workshop, educators will have the tools and confidence to implement these strategies, ultimately enhancing student engagement and achievement in mathematics.

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. Plastic Pollution and You - Curriculum Training

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Dates: 3/27/2025

Location: 134 Cove Road Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Please Join NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Staff for a new professional development opportunity.

Participants will learn how to use the recently released "Plastic Pollution and You" curriculum to bolster existing lessons or incorporate a new unit into their classroom.

Educators should be ready to walk on uneven sandy terrain

This course is ideal for Social Studies, Civics, Earth Science, Marine Sciences, and Oceanography teachers who teach 7th-12th grades

This workshop is:

Is designed to follow NGSS guidelines and can be utilized to achieve the seal of civil readiness

Inspire critical thinking when it comes to solving the plastic pollution crisis

Dive into select lessons of this curriculum including a beach clean-up field component

Provide educators with the resources necessary to implement lessons in their 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.

14. 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) - CR 123

Audience: Classroom Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 3/27/2025

Location: CR 123

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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.

15. Leading through Classroom Doors Lunch and Learn

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, Administrators

Dates: 3/27/2025

Location: LS 3

Inviting the community into the classroom as co-teachers and mentors is a bold and transformative step for educators. It fosters meaningful connections between academics and the real world, creating a rich, experiential learning environment that goes beyond textbooks. Discover how schools nationwide, including Roslyn School District, are leveraging Uncharted Learning's NFP entrepreneurship programs to enhance student engagement, deepen learning, and bridge the gap between education and real-life experience.

16. Coastal Acidification in the Classroom

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Audience: Earth Science, Marine Sciences, Biology, and Oceanography Teachers

Dates: 3/28/2025

Please Join NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Staff for a new professional development opportunity. Created by the Mid-Atlantic National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) and the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN), the Coastal Acidification in the Classroom Module. This course is ideal for earth science, marine sciences, biology, and oceanography teachers who teach 9th-12th grades.

The goals of this workshops:

To provide fun hand-on experiences that integrate the NGSS into its lessons.

Acquire background knowledge on coastal acidification and some key lessons from the module.

Be provided resources and equipment to easily integrate these lessons into 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.

17. Using a Collaborative Problem-Solving Approach with Students to Improve their Self-Regulation, Performance and Advocacy Skills

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, Support Staff, Administrators

Dates: 3/28/2025

Location: LS 3

Are managing challenging behaviors taking away too much valuable instruction time? You already know how to differentiate your instruction to help support diverse learning needs. This workshop provides strategies to handle disruptions and emotional dysregulation.

Using a Collaborative Problem-Solving model, participants will apply a behavioral intervention process:

Learn techniques to strengthen emotional/ self-regulation skills to help students improve problem-solving and advocacy skills.

Learn how to identify the thinking skill deficits that impact student behavior and apply a behavior intervention process to build skills, relationships, and internal drive.

Develop actionable strategies for partnering with students to set, plan, and achieve goals that will lead to successful classroom experiences.

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

18. Family & Community Engagement Program Grant (FCEP) Districtrs Only-Virtual Workshop: Addressing Absenteeism-Presented by Franklin Covey

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Dates: 4/1/2025

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This session will focus on how personal responsibility, vision, and time management can help reduce student absenteeism. When students take responsibility for their education, they are more likely to attend classes and complete assignments on time. A clear vision helps them stay focused on long-term goals, while effective time management reduces stress by balancing schoolwork and other commitments. Together, these skills encourage discipline and improve academic performance. A Zoom link will be sent out the day before the workshop.

19. Family & Community Engagement Program Grant (FCEP) Districtrs Only-VIRTUAL Workshop: Moving the Academic Needle-Presented by Franklin Covey

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Dates: 4/1/2025

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This session will explore how the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) can improve student academic performance by setting and achieving goals. The first discipline helps students focus on their most important academic goals. The second emphasizes actions that directly impact success, like studying or completing assignments. The third encourages tracking progress visually to stay motivated. The fourth involves regular check-ins and self-reflection to adjust efforts and stay on track. Together, these disciplines help students stay responsible, motivated, and successful. Zoom Link will send out the day before the workshop.

20. Putting the Pieces Together: Differentiation-Accommodation-Modification

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 Special Educators, General Educators, Paraprofessionals, Administrators

Dates: 4/3/2025

Location: LS 2

In this engaging workshop, we will clarify the differences between differentiated instruction strategies, accommodations, and modifications, and offer ways to combine all three within a classroom to support a wide range of learners.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of differentiated instruction and specially designed instruction components. The workshop will explore the implementation of accommodations and teach a paradigm for understanding and creating modifications.

In addition, attendees will spend time planning lessons that incorporate the information presented.

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. 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) - CR 123

Audience: Classroom Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/4/2025

Location: CR 123

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.

22. Engineering in the Science Classroom

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, Administrators

Dates: 4/7/2025

Location: LS 2

Participants will learn about the engineering design process and how NYSSLS incorporates engineering as a part of the science curriculum. The differences and connections between science and engineering will be discussed.

The focus will be on appropriate ways to expose students to engineering practices at all grade levels and ways to begin to shift to the engineering-specific Performance Expectations of NYSSLS, as well as the grade-banded ETS Performance Expectations.

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. Making Groupwork the Norm in Your Classroom

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 content areas

Dates: 4/10/2025

Location: LS 3

Overturn the status quo and create a learning environment where group work is the norm!

In this workshop, participants will explore routines, structures, and strategies for using group work to differentiate instruction, set learning goals, increase student independence, promote student accountability and encourage cooperation and communication. Learn about the pros and cons of such an approach and how it effects the culture of your class. We will also talk about common misconceptions regarding groupwork, student accountability, and various models for group assessment.

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

24. Plastic Pollution and You - Curriculum Training

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Dates: 4/10/2025

Location: 9 Old Post Rd, Staatsburg, NY 12580

Please Join NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Staff for a new professional development opportunity.

Participants will learn how to use the recently released "Plastic Pollution and You" curriculum to bolster existing lessons or incorporate a new unit into their classroom.

Educators should be ready to walk on uneven sandy terrain

This course is ideal for Social Studies, Civics, Earth Science, Marine Sciences, and Oceanography teachers who teach 7th-12th grades

This workshop is:

Is designed to follow NGSS guidelines and can be utilized to achieve the seal of civil readiness

Inspire critical thinking when it comes to solving the plastic pollution crisis

Dive into select lessons of this curriculum including a beach clean-up field component

Provide educators with the resources necessary to implement lessons in their 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.

25. Coastal Acidification in the Classroom

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Audience: Earth Science, Marine Sciences, Biology, and Oceanography Teachers

Dates: 4/11/2025

Please Join NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Staff for a new professional development opportunity. Created by the Mid-Atlantic National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) and the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN), the Coastal Acidification in the Classroom Module. This course is ideal for earth science, marine sciences, biology, and oceanography teachers who teach 9th-12th grades.

The goals of this workshops:

To provide fun hand-on experiences that integrate the NGSS into its lessons.

Acquire background knowledge on coastal acidification and some key lessons from the module.

Be provided resources and equipment to easily integrate these lessons into 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.

26. Empowering Financial Futures: Teaching Financial Education in Middle & High School

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: 4/11/2025

Location: LS 3

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.

27. Addressing the Needs of Gifted Students in the General Education Classroom

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: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 4/23/2025

Location: CR 123

How can teachers develop lessons, programs, and activities that intrigue all learners, while providing challenges specific to our gifted students? What are traits that set gifted children apart from others? Even if students spend part of their school time in a gifted pullout program, they are gifted all of the time. This workshop will help teachers implement strategies in their classrooms, regardless of subject area, to better meet the needs of their gifted 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.

28. Supporting Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)

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, ENL Teachers, Support Personnel, Administrators

Dates: 4/23/2025

Location: LS 3

The recent influx of immigrants with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE) has posed many challenges for educators on Long Island. Many of these students are fleeing war, crime, poverty, abuse, and displacement. Some are illiterate in their native language and/or have missed significant amounts of time in school. Fortunately, there are instructional strategies and social-emotional practices that can be utilized to meet the unique needs of this growing population.

In this session, we will discuss the following topics:

Improving students' English language proficiency and foundational literacy skills

Building on students' past experiences, grit, and perseverance to help them achieve success

Helping students transition from informal ways of thinking to completing academic tasks

Using technology to motivate students and leverage their skills

Keeping expectations high, while simultaneously providing differentiation and scaffolds

Teaching students how to successfully collaborate with others

Encouraging student competency and autonomy

In addition, participants will learn about MALP (Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm), developed by Dr. Andrea DeCapua and Dr. Helaine Marshall, researchers and authors.

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. I Got 99 Problems: Teaching Problem Solving

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: Math, STEAM

Dates: 4/24/2025

Location: LS 3

It is commonly agreed upon that learning to be a good problem solver is an essential aspect of being a good mathematician. To that end, teaching your students to be good problem solvers is at the heart of good mathematics teaching. Unfortunately, problem solving is often left aside in the mathematics classroom. This is frequently due to curricular pressures and a fear of the unstructured nature of problem solving.

In this workshop you will explore intriguing problems from various mathematical disciplines as well as several strategies and ideas that will help you teach your students to be successful problem solvers. In addition to solving these problems, we will also explore the group dynamics, routines, and structures needed for facilitating problem solving in your own classroom.

Open to all MS and HS Educators. Strong focus on STEAM & Math.

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.

30. Understanding the NYSSLS Chemistry Sample Clusters

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: Chemistry Teachers and Science Administrators

Dates: 4/25/2025

Location: CR 123

The released Chemistry Sample Clusters link each assessment question to a specific Performance Expectation, Performance Level Descriptor, Science and Engineering Practice and Cross-Cutting Concept.

In this workshop, participants will: •

Closely review the released clusters, linking each question to the appropriate PLD, SEP and CCC.

Focus on how the assessment questions have shifted to align to the language of NYSSLS.

Explore the role of PLDs in developing New York State (NYS) assessment with performance levels and the knowledge and skills associated with those levels.

Work in groups to begin developing assessment questions for classroom use.

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.

31. Making Peace with Goal Writing, Data Collection and Progress Monitoring for Students with Disabilities

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 Special Educators, General Educators, Paraprofessionals, Administrators

Dates: 4/28/2025

Location: LS 2

Goal writing, data collection and progress monitoring are vital to meeting the needs of students with disabilities. However, all of these can be challenging for even the most seasoned educator.

This workshop will provide guidance, examples, useful tools and strategies for creating goals, taking data and monitoring student progress.

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.

32. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Biology Investigations

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: Regents Biology teachers and science leaders

Dates: 4/29/2025 to 5/5/2025

Location: CR 123

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Participants will discover how these performance tasks are a component of a broad NYSED's "System of Assessment”. These provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Life Science Biology regents examination.

Session 1: "For the Birds" and "Balancing Act”
Session 2: "Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance"

Included will be:

Demonstration of how the investigations align with the NYSSLS;

Suggestions for embedding the investigations in a NYSSLS-aligned curriculum;

How the investigations are an assessment of student learning;

A hands-on experience with the investigations;

An opportunity to collaborate on strategies for successful implementation

Sessions 1 and 2 are intended for educators who have not attended a workshop on Biology Investigations. However, educators who have attended a past investigation workshop and want to attend either session or both sessions to have another hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of the intent of the investigations are welcome.

***Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology 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.

33. Paraprofessional Training for Supporting Students with ADHD/Executive Function Challenges

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-12 Classroom Paraprofessionals

Dates: 4/30/2025

Location: LS 3

Paraprofessionals play an integral role in facilitating student achievement and supporting the work of the classroom teacher. Children with ADHD and learning challenges, while often bright, enthusiastic, and creative, can create a tremendous challenge in the classroom due to their behaviors and unique needs for support.

This workshop will address the specific challenges that paraprofessionals face as they work to support the needs of the individual student, the learning environment, and the classroom teacher.

Understand how ADHD and Executive Function Challenges impact learning, motivation, and behavior.

Develop strategies to encourage students to initiate and stay focused on the task.

Learn how to manage challenging behaviors using a collaborative approach.

This workshop contains practical tips, tools, and strategies for helping paraprofessionals work more effectively with students daily.

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.

34. Science of Reading for Secondary ELA, ENL, and Special Education Teachers

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: ELA, Special Education, ENL Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 5/1/2025

Location: LS 2

As "Science of Reading” practice at the elementary level is transforming how reading is taught, secondary teachers need to understand its instructional implications at the secondary level. This workshop will equip teachers with specific classroom strategies that will strengthen ELA instruction.

We will clarify what Science of Reading is and is not, how to help students build fluency and comprehension, how writing skills and reading skills are mutually supportive, and where spelling, vocabulary, and grammar instruction fit in.

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.

35. Unlocking Word Knowledge: Phonics and Word Study for Upper Elementary Students

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: Upper Elementary Classroom Teachers

Dates: 5/1/2025

Location: CR 123

Are your upper elementary students struggling with phonics and word study? Join us for a hands-on workshop grounded in the Science of Reading to explore effective strategies for helping students strengthen their word knowledge. Learn how to teach phonics, spelling, and vocabulary using evidence-based methods that support struggling readers.

You'll walk away with practical, research-backed strategies for:

Improving decoding and spelling skills

Supporting vocabulary development

Applying systematic phonics instruction
Empower your students with the tools they need to become confident, capable readers and writers.

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.

36. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Earth and Space Sciences Investigations

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: Regents Earth Science teachers and science leaders

Dates: 5/6/2025 to 5/19/2025

Location: CR 123

Sessions 1 and 2 are intended for educators who have not attended a workshop on the ESS investigations. However, educators who have attended a past investigation workshop and want to attend either session or both sessions to have another hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of the intent of the investigations are welcome.

Session 1 "Unearthing Mars - A Historical Perspective.”

Learn how Kepler used Brahe's data to determine Mars' orbit in the early 1600s.

See how modern Mars missions still rely on Kepler and Brahe's principles of gravity and motion.

Session 2 "The Sky is the Limit - Decoding Weather Conditions” and "The Ripple Effect - The Work of Water Across New York State Surfaces.”

Explore how performance tasks fit into NYSED's broader "System of Assessment” framework.

Understand how these tasks offer hands-on experiences aligned with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS).

Deepen knowledge of NYSSLS expectations for three-dimensional learning to better prepare students for scientific reasoning.

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

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

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.

37. How can UFLI enhance our literacy 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: classroom teachers, literacy coaches, reading specialists, bilingual teachers, ELL teachers, and administrators

Dates: 5/8/2025

Location: LS 3

As we align our teaching practices and curriculum to match the science of reading, we are looking for ways to enhance our literacy instruction. Many educators are exploring resources from UFLI. Whether you are a reading teacher looking for new resources to support struggling readers or a classroom teacher looking for additional resources to support an already established phonics program, this is the day for you. On this day, we will explore sound walls, heart words, fluency passages, decodable texts, and the structure of the UFLI lesson. Participants will engage in activities to explore the various lesson types and leave with ideas on how to weave this valuable resource into their class 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.

38. The Science of Reading and the Big 6 Skills and Competencies Program

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-6 Teachers, Administrators, Reading Teachers, and Literacy Coaches

Dates: 5/9/2025

Location: LS 2

New York State is leading the way and supporting educators with research based literacy practices. The Science of Reading has shifted our literacy instruction and called upon educators to rethink aspects of curriculum. On this day, we will take a close look at the Science of Reading and New York State's ‘Big 6' Skills and Competencies. We will connect evidence-based best practices to the science and NYSED's Briefs. We will think about the Briefs' practical applications that promote rigor and challenge while affirming culturally responsive, social-emotional learning for our students.

39. The Science of Reading & Small Group Reading Instruction K-3

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, literacy coaches, reading specialists and administrators.

Dates: 5/15/2025

Location: LS 3

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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.

40. Living Out of Our Upstairs Brain: A Story-Based Approach to Building Stronger Relationships

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: Social Studies, Guidance, Social Workers, Adminstrators

Dates: 5/16/2025

Location: LS 1

Before the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, my wife, children, and I had lived in Rwanda for four years. When extremists incited neighbors to kill neighbors, over a million people lost their lives. I chose to stay through the three months of slaughter, working with Rwandan colleagues to help save orphans trapped throughout the city. This workshop uses story-based learning to explore the experiences of survivors and perpetrators who have spent the past 30 years rebuilding their nation together.

Through these stories, we will:

Examine national and personal peace-building strategies, guided by Rwanda's vision of unity.

Develop lesson ideas and strategies to safely bring these stories into our classrooms.

Apply insights from neuroplasticity to understand how healing and change happen on a biological level.

Explore the "upstairs/downstairs” brain (prefrontal cortex/amygdala) to improve emotional regulation and de-escalation techniques.

With an interactive, conversational approach enriched by photos and graphics this workshop is designed for teachers of all subjects seeking to cultivate belonging, resilience, and restorative practices in their 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.

41. Unwrapping the Math Standards for Effective 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: Math teachers, Math instructional support teachers, Math coaches

Dates: 5/16/2025

Location: LS 3

This workshop will provide educators with critical steps to better focus instruction on the concepts and skills students need for success. Teachers will create a framework to create actionable lessons. At the concluding of this session we will answer the two most important questions EVERY teacher must ask:

What are my students learning?

How will they learn 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.

42. English 10: AP Seminar Professional Learning with College Board

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: New English 10: AP Seminar Teachers, Media Specialist, Instructional Support Teams

Dates: 5/19/2025 to 5/22/2025

Location: LS 1 & LS 2

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This four-day training will provide you with the tools you will need to implement an effective AP Seminar course. During this training, you will explore the Capstone QUEST by examining the components of the curriculum framework. You will understand how to use activities that organize concepts and essential questions to develop students' proficiencies in the skills identified by the curriculum framework.

In addition, you will examine the AP Seminar Assessments and develop classroom materials that prepare students to complete them successfully. Finally, you will learn about the AP Course Audit requirements and begin to develop a syllabus that meets these requirements.

Course goals, objectives, content, and resources

Curriculum framework of the program

Teaching strategies and best practices

Creation of course calendar, class activities, lesson plans, and formative assessments

Development of course syllabi for the AP Course Audit

Through-course and end-of-course assessments

Demonstration of AP Digital Portfolio

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.

43. 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: 5/20/2025

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.

44. The Role of Writing in the Science of Reading

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/21/2025

Location: LS 1

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How do we balance our science of writing curriculum between a workshop model that honors students' zones of proximal development and evidence-based practices? How do we foster independence toward lifelong literacy and simultaneously adhere to a sequential scope and sequence?

NYS Literacy Brief #3, Joan Sedita's Reading Rope, Judith Hochman's tips for direct instruction, the gradual release model, and brain science will be synthesized to posit possible answers to these larger-than-life educational goals toward balance. We need not throw out the baby with the bathwater!

We will explore the reciprocity and connections between reading and writing. We will study student work to assess the transference of phonics instruction (Ehri, phonemic awareness and encoding). The application of Brief #3 across content area subject areas and a variety of genres will be explored.

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.

45. STEAM in the Specialist Classroom

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Teachers of PE, Art, Music, World Language

Dates: 5/22/2025

Location: 1C

STEAM is an instructional approach that should be represented in every classroom. This workshop provides the infrastructure, understanding, resources, and lessons that every physical education, art, music, and world language teacher can employ to integrate STEAM into their classrooms.

The workshop begins with an understanding of what STEAM education involves along with an overview of the Engineering Standards. Next, the presenter will provide specific approaches that participants will apply during the workshop that will provide a firsthand understanding of how to integrate STEAM into 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.

46. **VIRTUAL* Preparing the 25-26 ESSA Consolidated Application for Submission to the NYSED

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Adminstrators

Dates: 5/28/2025 to 5/30/2025

Location: CR 123

This workshop will be conducted virtually over two days. It 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.

Workshop will focus on completing responses for the 2025-2026 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.

47. Research and Practices for Working with Students with Autism

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 and Administrators

Dates: 5/29/2025

Location: LS 2

This workshop will provide participants with knowledge of the research base on working with young children on the Autism Spectrum. Next, we will dive into the best practices that are driven by the research, and explore strategies in several specific areas: communication, social interaction and behavioral support. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and will leave with resources that can be used in the classroom immediately.

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.

48. VIRTUAL Updates to the 2025-2026 ESSA Consolidated Application

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - LS 2

Audience: District and Building Level Administrators

Dates: 6/16/2025

Location: LS 2

This half-day workshop will focus on changes/updates to the 2025-26 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.

49. Overview of Fundations Pre-K- K

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 and Teacher Assistants

Dates: 7/9/2025

Location: LS 2

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

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

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

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

Discussion on centers and additional practice.

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

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

50. 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: 7/10/2025

Location: Virtual via 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 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.

51. Overview of Fundations Grades 1-2

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 and Teacher Assistants

Dates: 7/16/2025

Location: LS 1

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

The participants will be able to review the necessary components of a week's lesson plan to ensure success for their students and to help support the teacher's planning.

Strategies and tips for organizing the flow of a lesson over a week and the materials needed for each lesson will be displayed and discussed.

Discussion on assessment data and suggestions on how to organize and differentiate target groups to ensure success for all students.

Please bring the Teacher's Manual to class since we will provide time to work together to create lessons. If you have any questions or would like a certain topic to be discussed please email me at Karenlucchese67@gmail.com

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

52. 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: 7/24/2025

Location: Virtual via 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 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.

53. Overview of Fundations - Grade 3

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 and Teacher Assistants

Dates: 7/30/2025

Location: LS 2

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In this workshop, we will explore all the parts of Fundations and the different options that can be used to teach the curriculum to all students. The participants will be able to review the necessary components of a lesson plan that covers a week of instruction.

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

Discussion on assessment data and suggestions on how to organize and differentiate target groups to ensure success for all students.

Review of additional materials that may be helpful for the flow of a lesson or a unit.

Review of Reading Comprehension and Spelling strategies that will provide success for all students.

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

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

54. 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: 8/13/2025

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.

55. 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: 8/14/2025

Location: Virtual via 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 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.

56. Just Words - Grades 4-5

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: Classroom Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Reading Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2025

Location: LS 2

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In this workshop, we will explore all the parts of the Just Words program.

The participants will be able to review all the components of the program along with all the materials necessary to implement the lessons.

Strategies and tips for organizing the flow of the lesson over a week.

Discussion on assessment data and how to organize and differentiate small group lessons to ensure success.

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

57. 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: 8/21/2025

Location: Virtual via 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 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.

58. Initial APPR Certification Training for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators

Dates: 9/9/2025

Location: CR 123

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

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

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

59. Initial APPR Certification Training for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators

Dates: 9/16/2025

Location: CR 123

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

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

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

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

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: School Administrators and Supervisors

Dates: 9/18/2025

Location: Virtual via Zoom

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.

61. VIRTUAL Educator Care's Teacher Mentoring Program

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators, Teacher Mentors

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

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

10 NYS Mentoring Standards

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

Five session will meet virtually from 9am-12pm:

Sept 22 - Teacher Mentor Overview

Oct 22 - Building Relationships

Nov 6 - Building Positive Relationships with Students and Parents

Jan 7 - The Disillusionment Phase

Feb 4 - Mentoring New Teachers: Preparing Students for State Testing, Reflection and Anticipation Phases

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

62. 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.

63. 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) - CR 123

Audience: New DASA Coordinators and School Professionals seeking an In-Depth Overview

Dates: 9/23/2025

Location: CR 123

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.

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

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: School Administrators and Supervisors

Dates: 9/25/2025

Location: Virtual via Zoom

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.

65. Initial APPR Certification Training for Administrators

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators

Dates: 9/29/2025

Location: CR 123

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

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

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

66. Virtual PD DASA Coordinator Refresher Training

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Experienced DASA Coordinators and School Professionals

Dates: 9/30/2025

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

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

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

67. Virtual Teacher Mentoring for Administrators and School Leaders: Informing School Leaders of the Components of an Effective Mentoring Program

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: School Building Administrators

Dates: 10/1/2025

New York State requires all teachers, brand new to the profession, receive 30 hours of guidance by a trained teacher mentor to receive Professional Certification.

This workshop is designed to inform administrators and school leaders about the importance of training experienced teachers to become influential mentors to new teachers starting out in the profession.

The program will serve as an introduction to the topic of teacher mentor training for all administrators in a school-based community.

During this workshop, participants will:

Address the course of action needed to train mentors, implement a mentor program, and evaluate the program's effectiveness

Cover the 10 NYS standards that are implemented in an effective school-wide mentoring program

Provide the necessary information needed to design and execute a successful mentor program within schools and districts

Provide entities a resource to develop, evaluate, and refine a plan of action in order to maintain a successful district-based mentoring program

Guide administrators towards providing the support new teachers need to thrive in the profession and, in turn, lower the attrition rate in the field of 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.

68. 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: 10/9/2025

Location: Virtual via 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 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.

69. 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) - LS 2

Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators

Dates: 10/15/2025

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 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.

70. 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: 10/16/2025

Location: Virtual via 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 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.

71. 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) - CR 123

Audience: New DASA Coordinators and School Professionals seeking an In-Depth Overview

Dates: 10/23/2025

Location: CR 123

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.

72. DASA Coordinator Collegial Circle Series

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: DASA Coordinators and School Professionals

Dates: 10/24/2025 to 4/23/2026

Location: CR 123

Embark on a journey of professional growth and collaboration with our three-part DASA Coordinator Collegial Circle series designed exclusively for Dignity for ALL Students Act (DASA) Coordinators. Through interactive discussions, actual scenarios, and peer sharing participants will gain insights and strategies to cultivate safer, more inclusive educational environments for all.

We'll explore the nuances of handling challenges and navigating complexities as a DASA Coordinator. From addressing incident reports to managing misconceptions surrounding reporting procedures, we'll share tools and techniques to sharpen our skills, deepen our understanding of the DASA Coordinator role, and confidently navigate any obstacles that may arise.

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. 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.

74. 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

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.

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

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: School Administrators and Supervisors

Dates: 11/13/2025

Location: Virtual via 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 regulations.

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

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

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

76. 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.

77. 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.

78. 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.

79. 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: 1/8/2026

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.

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