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1. *Virtual*Math Collegial Circle - 6 Session Series

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Audience: Mathematics administrators

Dates: 9/8/2023 to 6/7/2024

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.

2. **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: 9/14/2023 to 6/13/2024

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**

3. **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: 9/14/2023 to 6/13/2024

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**

4. *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: 9/15/2023 to 6/14/2024

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.

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)

Audience: Literacy Coaches

Dates: 9/26/2023 to 5/9/2024

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. The NYS Algebra II Regents Exam: Norming The Scoring Process

    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: 5/1/2024

    Location: LS 3

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    In this workshop, you will learn how to apply the official scoring rubric, identify common errors and misconceptions, and recognize when to give partial credit with the NYS Algebra II Regents Exam. You will also have the opportunity to practice grading sample exams and collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and strategies. Our program is designed specifically for teachers like you who want to improve their grading practices and ensure that their students are getting the fair and accurate scores they deserve. You will be guided through the grading process, provided with the tools and techniques necessary to achieve consistent and objective results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and help your students succeed. Register now and join a community of educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

    7. Scoring the Framework Social Studies Regents Exams

    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: Social Studies Teachers and Department Chairs

    Dates: 5/3/2024

    Location: LS 2

    During this full day, in-person workshop, we will discuss the expectations of scoring the Framework Social Studies Regents Exams. Participants will review anchor papers and engage in conversations about holistic scoring of student practice papers for both the Global and US History Regents.

  • Review of Both Exams
  • Global History Enduring Issues Essay
  • US History Short Essay Sets
  • US History Civic Literacy DBQ Essay
  • 8. Coastal Acidification in the Classroom

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Audience: Science Teachers

    Dates: 5/3/2024

    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.
  • 9. *Virtual*NYS NGMLS: Exploring The Changes in Geometry and Algebra II

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: High school math teachers, administrators, instructional coaches

    Dates: 5/6/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    The NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards are coming! This workshop provides an in depth comparison of the Common Core (2011) and Next Generation (2017) Learning Standards. You will learn what has and has not changed to the Geometry and Algebra II learning standards. Be prepared for the changes ahead and sign up for this workshop!

    10. *Virtual* NYS NGMLS: Exploring The Changes in Geometry and Algebra II

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: High school math teachers, administrators, instructional coaches

    Dates: 5/7/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    The NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards are coming! This workshop provides an in depth comparison of the Common Core (2011) and Next Generation (2017) Learning Standards. You will learn what has and has not changed to the Geometry and Algebra II learning standards. Be prepared for the changes ahead and sign up for this workshop!

    11. The NYS Geometry Regents Exam: Norming The Scoring Process

    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: 5/8/2024

    Location: LS 3

    In this workshop, you will learn how to apply the official scoring rubric, identify common errors and misconceptions, and recognize when to give partial credit with the NYS Geometry Regents Exam. You will also have the opportunity to practice grading sample exams and collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and strategies. Our program is designed specifically for teachers like you who want to improve their grading practices and ensure that their students are getting the fair and accurate scores they deserve. You will be guided through the grading process, provided with the tools and techniques necessary to achieve consistent and objective results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and help your students succeed. Register now and join a community of educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

    12. The NYS Algebra II Regents Exam: Norming The Scoring Process

    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: High school math teachers, administrators, instructional coaches

    Dates: 5/9/2024

    Location: LS 3

    In this workshop, you will learn how to apply the official scoring rubric, identify common errors and misconceptions, and recognize when to give partial credit with the NYS Algebra II Regents Exam. You will also have the opportunity to practice grading sample exams and collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and strategies. Our program is designed specifically for teachers like you who want to improve their grading practices and ensure that their students are getting the fair and accurate scores they deserve. You will be guided through the grading process, provided with the tools and techniques necessary to achieve consistent and objective results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and help your students succeed. Register now and join a community of educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

    13. Bridging Science with Small Group Instruction

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: K-5 Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 5/10/2024

    Location: LS 3

    As mandates require more Science of Reading-based practices in literacy instruction, educators can revisit, revise, and re-envision small group work to include more strategies to support Language development and Decoding proficiency.

    Rather than see response to intervention as a one-size-fits-all approach, this workshop aims to revolutionize small group reading instruction to meet the needs of various learners based off of The Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's Rope.

    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 Science of Reading: Specific Strategies & Interventions

    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, SLPs, School Psych, Adminstrators

    Dates: 5/14/2024

    Location: LS 2

    Our workshop will explore and present practical, easy-to-implement strategies & routines. We will go beyond the slogans and soundbites surrounding the "Science of Reading" and make it accessible to all interested in cutting-edge literacy instruction.

    Participants will:
  • learn to apply reading and writing research to classroom practices
  • leave with a better understanding of how they can help their students
  • improve outcomes for students with dyslexia and other reading challenges
  • take the lead in community awareness and parent programming to support both emerging and striving older readers

    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. Guided Reading Basics: Essentials are Essential! (K-2)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators

    Dates: 5/15/2024

    Location: LS 3

    With all of the "stuff” out there it's hard to choose the right components to fit into our blocks. What are the essentials for any literacy classroom? What are the needs versus wants? What are the must-do?

    Let's dive in together to basic practices in literacy instruction.

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

    16. Guided Reading Basics: Essentials are Essential! (3-6)

    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, Administrators

    Dates: 5/15/2024

    Location: LS 3

    With all of the "stuff” out there it's hard to choose the right components to fit into our blocks. What are the essentials for any literacy classroom? What are the needs versus wants? What are the must-do?

    Let's dive in together to basic practices in literacy instruction.

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

    17. Intro to AI & Education

    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- All Subjects

    Dates: 5/17/2024

    Location: LS 3

    Closed
    This workshop will introduce teachers to the AI technologies that most impact their work, discuss the main challenges and opportunities that AI presents for education, and show teachers how they can begin using AI to streamline their workflow, develop curricula, teach AI literacy, and enhance their own professional development.

    Participants will:
  • Understand the technology behind tools like ChatGPT
  • Explore various AI tools and their potential applications for their work
  • Gain hands on experience using AI to draft communications, create lesson plans, and other tasks
  • Discuss ways to teach students key AI literacy skills

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

    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: High school general and special ed math teachers, administrators

    Dates: 5/20/2024

    Location: LS 3

    In this workshop, you will learn how to apply the official scoring rubric, identify common errors and misconceptions, and recognize when to give partial credit with the NYS Algebra I Regents Exam. You will also have the opportunity to practice grading sample exams and collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and strategies. Our program is designed specifically for teachers like you who want to improve their grading practices and ensure that their students are getting the fair and accurate scores they deserve. You will be guided through the grading process, provided with the tools and techniques necessary to achieve consistent and objective results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and help your students succeed. Register now and join a community of educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

    The date of this workshop is reflective of the early administration of the NGMLS Algebra I Regents Exam on June 4 in an effort to limit the loss of instruction time.

    19. Scoring the Regents Examination in English Language Arts

    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: ELA Teachers and Department Chairs

    Dates: 5/21/2024

    Location: LS 3

    During this half day, in-person workshop, we will discuss the expectations of scoring the English Language Arts Regents Examination. Specifically, participants will review anchor papers and engage in conversations about scoring of student practice writing for parts 2 and 3 of the English Language Arts Regents.

  • Review of the Exam Format
  • Part 2 - Sourced-Based Argument
  • Part 3 - Text-Analysis Response
  • 20. The NYS Algebra I Regents Exam: Norming The Scoring Process

    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: High school general and special ed math teachers, administrators

    Dates: 5/22/2024

    Location: LS 3

    In this workshop, you will learn how to apply the official scoring rubric, identify common errors and misconceptions, and recognize when to give partial credit with the NYS Algebra I Regents Exam. You will also have the opportunity to practice grading sample exams and collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and strategies. Our program is designed specifically for teachers like you who want to improve their grading practices and ensure that their students are getting the fair and accurate scores they deserve. You will be guided through the grading process, provided with the tools and techniques necessary to achieve consistent and objective results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and help your students succeed. Register now and join a community of educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

    The date of this workshop is reflective of the early administration of the NGMLS Algebra I Regents Exam on June 4 in an effort to limit the loss of instruction time.

    21. Unpacking the New York State Literacy Initiative Briefs for Elementary Schools

    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: Elementary Level Classroom Teachers

    Dates: 5/29/2024

    Location: CR 123

    New York State is leading the way and supporting educators with research based literacy practices. Understanding the science of reading and debunking common myths is important when reflecting on our practices and planning for the future.

    On this day, participants will explore and discuss each of the 7 literacy briefs with an emphasis on the ‘Big 6' High Impact Instructional Practices, being culturally responsive and cultivating learners' social and emotional learning. The Briefs will help us synthesize approaches that provide rigorous and challenging applications for our 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.

    22. The Science of Reading for Building Leaders and 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: Building and District Administrators

    Dates: 5/31/2024

    Location: LS 2

    The Science of Reading isn't just new for teachers. School and district leaders need both a conceptual and practical understanding to support their teams during this time of transition. This workshop will help administrators prioritize goals and identify needs to build a structured literacy model.

    Workshop goals:
  • to move the Science of Reading research into classroom implementation practices
  • to use and interpret assessments that target the underlying components of reading and writing
  • to fill in the gaps and learn how to choose materials and resources
  • to build parent collaboration and partnerships

    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. **VIRTUAL* Preparing the 24-25 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: 6/3/2024 to 6/11/2024

    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 2024-2025 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.

    24. *VIRTUAL* AI Policy for Administrators

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: District, School and Department Administrators

    Dates: 6/4/2024

    Location: LS 2

    This workshop will guide school, district, and department administrators in crafting comprehensive policies on the use of AI that meet the needs of their student and teacher populations.

    Participants will:
  • Understand the basics of AI's impact on education
  • Discuss key pain points, fears, and hesitations around AI usage
  • Explore the nuances and challenges of regulating AI use for different student and teacher populations
  • Discuss how to best support teachers through the impacts of AI
  • Begin crafting an AI use policy for their context

    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. *VIRTUAL* Unpacking the New York State Literacy Initiative Briefs for Literacy Leaders

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: K-12 Adminstrators

    Dates: 6/5/2024

    Location: CR 123

    New York State is leading the way and supporting educators with research based literacy practices. Understanding the science of reading and debunking common myths is important when reflecting on our practices and planning for the future.

    On this day, participants will explore and discuss each of the 7 literacy briefs with an emphasis on the ‘Big 6' High Impact Instructional Practices, being culturally responsive and cultivating learners' social and emotional learning.

    Literacy coaches and lead teachers, Lauren Kolbeck and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein, will focus on brief 7 and the literacy action steps to reflect on current practices and make plans for the future. The Briefs will help us synthesize plans that provide rigorous and challenging applications for our 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.

    26. *VIRTUAL* Updates to the 2024-2025 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: 6/20/2024

    Location: LS 2

    This half-day workshop will focus on changes/updates to the 2024-25 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.

    27. Day Retreat for Educators at Cedarmere

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Audience: School Administrators, Social Studies and Science Coordinators, STEAM Teachers, and Librarians

    Dates: 6/28/2024

    A Restorative Professional Development Journey through the History, Culture, Scientific and Literary Heritage.

    The goals of the retreat:
  • To provide an immersive retreat experience at Cedarmere, the home of Poet William Cullen Bryant, that delivers a restorative and insightful educational experience for school administrators, coordinators, and lead teachers on Long Island
  • To integrate and model pathways to rounded experiences for teachers and students that blend together Social Studies, the Natural Sciences, and English Language Arts
  • To develop and bring awareness to a local treasure, Cedarmere, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and the New York State Underground Heritage Trail
  • To experience Bryant's interest in horticulture and science
  • To collaborate with colleagues on curriculum
  • To relax in a beautiful location with rich literary, cultural and mindfulness experiences in nature

    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. Summer Institute 2024: 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, CR 123

    Audience: Classroom teachers, administrators

    Dates: 7/9/2024 to 7/11/2024

    Location: LS 2, CR 123

    This three day summer institute 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
  • Fluency
    DAY 3:
  • Vocabulary
  • Tiers of instruction
  • Morphology
  • 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.
  • 29. Aligning Curriculum to the NGMLS - Geometry

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: high/middle school gen and spec ed math teachers, administrators

    Dates: 7/16/2024

    Location: CR 3

    New
    In this workshop, you will explore the changes to the NYS Common Core Geometry Standards with the new NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards in Geometry. We will identify the different changes that have occurred and identify areas within your current curriculum that may need to be modified and adjusted to align with the new standards. You will have the opportunity to work with other teachers and collaborate on these changes and how they affect your instruction in the classroom.

    Be sure to bring your current curriculum/unit plans to use when addressing the changes.

    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. Aligning Curriculum to the NGMLS - Algebra ll

    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: high/middle school gen and spec ed math teachers, administrators

    Dates: 7/17/2024

    Location: LS 2

    New
    In this workshop, you will explore the changes to the NYS Common Core Algebra ll Standards with the new NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards in Algebra ll. We will identify the different changes that have occurred and identify areas within your current curriculum that may need to be modified and adjusted to align with the new standards. You will have the opportunity to work with other teachers and collaborate on these changes and how they affect your instruction in the classroom.

    Be sure to bring your current curriculum/unit plans to use when addressing the changes.

    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. *Virtual* NYS NGMLS: Exploring The Changes in Geometry and Algebra II

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: High school math teachers, administrators, instructional coaches

    Dates: 7/18/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    The NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards are coming! This workshop provides an in depth comparison of the Common Core (2011) and Next Generation (2017) Learning Standards. You will learn what has and has not changed to the Geometry and Algebra II learning standards. Be prepared for the changes ahead and sign up for this 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.

    32. *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: 7/25/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    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.

    33. *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: 7/30/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    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.

    34. The NYS Algebra I Regents Exam: Norming The Scoring Process

    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: High school general and special ed math teachers, administrators

    Dates: 8/13/2024

    Location: LS 3

    New
    In this workshop, you will learn how to apply the official scoring rubric, identify common errors and misconceptions, and recognize when to give partial credit with the NYS Algebra I Regents Exam. You will also have the opportunity to practice grading sample exams and collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and strategies. Our program is designed specifically for teachers like you who want to improve their grading practices and ensure that their students are getting the fair and accurate scores they deserve. You will be guided through the grading process, provided with the tools and techniques necessary to achieve consistent and objective results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and help your students succeed. Register now and join a community of educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.



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

    35. Wilson Reading System - An Introduction

    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 using the Wilson Reading System

    Dates: 8/13/2024

    Location: CR 123

    This one-day (6-hour) workshop provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) curriculum and how to best manage supplies and resources for successful implementation. This course examines reading research and how to embed the five areas of reading into literacy instruction in grades two and above.

    Participants learn about dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, appropriate student identification and placement, program implementation, progress monitoring, scheduling, and creating a productive learning environment. Principles of language structure and teaching language with direct, multisensory methods are demonstrated and practiced during the workshop. Participants explore the standard parts of lesson planning for multisensory structured learning. Participating in authentic, practical professional learning ensures that participants receive high-quality instruction that supports program fidelity.

    Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
  • Define dyslexia, and describe common characteristics
  • Explain the process of identifying and placing students in the appropriate reading support
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of explicit, sequential, cumulative, and diagnostic multisensory instruction
  • Identify the lesson components for Block 1 (Decoding/Word Study)
  • Manage supplies and materials in a simple and stress-free avenue

    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. The NYS Algebra II Regents Exam: Norming The Scoring Process

    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, Administrators

    Dates: 8/14/2024

    Location: LS 3

    New
    In this workshop, you will learn how to apply the official scoring rubric, identify common errors and misconceptions, and recognize when to give partial credit with the NYS Algebra II Regents Exam. You will also have the opportunity to practice grading sample exams and collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and strategies. Our program is designed specifically for teachers like you who want to improve their grading practices and ensure that their students are getting the fair and accurate scores they deserve. You will be guided through the grading process, provided with the tools and techniques necessary to achieve consistent and objective results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and help your students succeed. Register now and join a community of educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

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

    37. Wilson Reading System - The Complete Implementation

    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 using the Wilson Reading System

    Dates: 8/14/2024 to 8/15/2024

    Location: CR 123

    This two-day (12-hour) workshop provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) curriculum and how to best manage supplies and resources for successful implementation. This course examines reading research and how to embed the five areas of reading into literacy instruction in grades two and above. In addition, this workshop will include best practices in grouping and managing students throughout their literacy development.

    Participants learn about dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, appropriate student identification and placement in literacy support systems, program implementation, progress monitoring, scheduling, and creating a productive learning environment. Principles of language structure and teaching language with direct, multisensory methods are demonstrated and practiced during the workshop.

    Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
  • Define dyslexia, and describe common characteristics.
  • Explain the process of identifying and placing students in the appropriate reading support.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of WRS instruction: explicit, sequential, cumulative, and diagnostic multisensory instruction.
  • Identify the lesson components for Block 1 (Decoding/Word Study), Block 2 (Encoding/Spelling), and Block 3 (Listening & Reading Comprehension) of the WRS Lesson Plan.
  • Prepare a 10-part WRS Lesson plan.
  • Manage supplies and materials in a simple and stress-free avenue.

    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. *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: 8/15/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    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.

    39. The NYS Geometry Regents Exam: Norming The Scoring Process

    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: High school math teachers, administrators, instructional coaches

    Dates: 8/15/2024

    Location: LS 3

    New
    In this workshop, you will learn how to apply the official scoring rubric, identify common errors and misconceptions, and recognize when to give partial credit with the NYS Geometry Regents Exam. You will also have the opportunity to practice grading sample exams and collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and strategies. Our program is designed specifically for teachers like you who want to improve their grading practices and ensure that their students are getting the fair and accurate scores they deserve. You will be guided through the grading process, provided with the tools and techniques necessary to achieve consistent and objective results. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and help your students succeed. Register now and join a community of educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

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

    40. 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: 8/22/2024

    Location: LS 2

    New
    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.

    41. Aligning Curriculum to the NGMLS - Geometry

    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: high/middle school gen and spec ed math teachers, administrators

    Dates: 8/27/2024

    Location: LS 3

    New
    In this workshop, you will explore the changes to the NYS Common Core Geometry Standards with the new NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards in Geometry. We will identify the different changes that have occurred and identify areas within your current curriculum that may need to be modified and adjusted to align with the new standards. You will have the opportunity to work with other teachers and collaborate on these changes and how they affect your instruction in the classroom.

    Be sure to bring your current curriculum/unit plans to use when addressing the changes.

    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. Aligning Curriculum to the NGMLS - Algebra ll

    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: high/middle school gen and spec ed math teachers, administrators

    Dates: 8/28/2024

    Location: LS 3

    New
    In this workshop, you will explore the changes to the NYS Common Core Algebra ll Standards with the new NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards in Algebra ll. We will identify the different changes that have occurred and identify areas within your current curriculum that may need to be modified and adjusted to align with the new standards. You will have the opportunity to work with other teachers and collaborate on these changes and how they affect your instruction in the classroom.

    Be sure to bring your current curriculum/unit plans to use when addressing the changes.

    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. *Virtual* NYS NGMLS: Exploring The Changes in Geometry and Algebra II

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: High school math teachers, administrators, instructional coaches

    Dates: 8/29/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    The NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards are coming! This workshop provides an in depth comparison of the Common Core (2011) and Next Generation (2017) Learning Standards. You will learn what has and has not changed to the Geometry and Algebra II learning standards. Be prepared for the changes ahead and sign up for this 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.

    44. *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: 9/10/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    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.

    45. 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: 9/12/2024

    Location: LS 2

    New
    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.

    46. 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: 9/17/2024

    Location: LS 2

    New
    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.

    47. Creating A Balanced Reading Diet: Using Decodable, Leveled and Trade Books in Primary Classrooms

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Reading teachers, ENL, Literacy Coaches and Administrators

    Dates: 9/19/2024

    Location: LS 3

    New
    Many of us are looking at our classroom libraries and small group reading materials and have some questions.

    On this day, we will explore a variety of reading materials for beginning readers to make plans for organizing our classroom libraries, selecting texts for both small group and whole class instruction. After studying the science of reading research, we understand the benefits of how decodable texts support the transference of phonics skills into context.

    We will explore planning small group lessons using decodable texts and compare it to a familiar guided reading routine. You will leave this day with many practical tips!

    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 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: 9/23/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    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.

    49. Using Text Sets to Support Reading and Writing Activities to Build Knowledge, Vocabulary and Comprehension

    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, Literacy Coaches, Reading Teachers, ENL teachers, and Administrators

    Dates: 10/1/2024

    Location: LS 3

    New
    On this day, participants will study the role of background knowledge and its connection to comprehension. We will reference the NYS Literacy Briefs, the Science of Reading research base, and connect it to Scarborough's rope.

    Giving students the opportunity to read several texts across a topic is supportive for building knowledge. You will leave with practical tips to help students compare information across books and be critical readers taking into consideration the author's point of view. We will explore how to create and infuse text sets across your school day in a variety of subject areas.

    Writing to learn can also help us form a knowledge base. We will explore a variety of authentic student-centered ways to help students determine important information and collect useful notes. We will also explore strategies to write clear cohesive sentences using The Hochman Method from The Writing Revolution.

    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. 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: 10/10/2024

    Location: LS 2

    New
    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.

    51. *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: 10/16/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    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.

    52. Digging Deeper into Phonological Awareness, Beginning Reading and Writing 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: Reading Teachers, ENL, Literacy Coaches and Administrators

    Dates: 10/17/2024

    Location: LS 3

    New
    The science of reading emphasizes the importance of phonological awareness. We know that students who have lower levels of phonological awareness have an increased risk for reading difficulties.

    On this day, we will dive into the teaching of phonological awareness, phonics, beginning reading and writing instruction. We will explore the use of both sound walls and word walls. We will compare early leveled readers and decodable texts and discuss the rationale for both. We know that writing is a window to study the students phonological awareness and we will assess student writing samples to make plans for instruction. You will leave this day with practical tips and strategies to implement immediately in your classroom.

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

    53. *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: 10/24/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    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.

    54. *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: 11/1/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    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.

    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: 11/13/2024

    Location: Virtual via Zoom

    New
    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. 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: 11/14/2024

    Location: LS 2

    New
    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.

    57. Infusing Child-Centered Vocabulary Instruction Across Your School 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: Classroom Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Reading Teachers, ENL Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 11/21/2024

    Location: LS 3

    New
    Building background knowledge around a variety of topics and building vocabulary is an essential component to developing skilled readers. On this day, we will revisit the tenets of the science of reading and focus on ways to deepen comprehension. You will leave this day with practical tips to make the teaching of vocabulary more engaging and student driven.

    The work of Dr. Freddy Hiebert, Dr. Tim Razinski and Dr. Isabel Beck will drive the conversation. We will also explore upper grade word study to explore morphology and you will leave with ways to incorporate this into daily 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.

    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) - LS 2

    Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators

    Dates: 1/8/2025

    Location: LS 2

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    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. How Does the Science of Reading Impact 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, Reading teachers, Literacy Coaches and Administrators

    Dates: 1/16/2025

    Location: LS 3

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    We know, the science of reading is a large body of research that encompasses many aspects of reading. It is not a program, curriculum, nor something you can purchase. It's a collection of scientific research from a variety of fields-including cognitive psychology, education, and neuroscience.

    On this day, Lauren Kolbeck will discuss the tenets of the science of reading. We will explore ways to build strategic fluent readers with an emphasis on word recognition and language comprehension. We will explore phonemic awareness, systematic phonics instruction, vocabulary, building background knowledge and fluency. You will leave this day with practical tips and strategies to infuse into your instruction 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.

    60. 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 3

    Audience: Administrators, Teacher Evaluators

    Dates: 3/3/2025

    Location: LS 3

    New
    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.