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1. New Administrator Collegial Circle for Secondary Level Leaders

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

Audience: Secondary Level School and District Administrators

Dates: 8/14/2025 to 4/16/2026

Location: LS3

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

Connect. Refine. Lead. Reflect

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

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

Participants will:

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

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

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

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



    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau Boxes workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this time frame, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Credits: 12
    • Enrolled: 11/18
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

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

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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

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

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

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 54/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    3. Literacy Coach Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Literacy Coaches

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

    Location: LS 2

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

  • Engage in reflective discussions and problem-solving sessions with experienced literacy coaches.
  • Dive deep into research-based instructional strategies and explore innovative approaches.
  • Collaborate with a supportive community of practice to enhance your coaching practice.
  • Share lesson plans, resources, and success stories to inspire and empower fellow coaches.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 26/26
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

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

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

    All meetings will be held virtually from 9am-10am.
    • Enrolled: 32/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    5. **Virtual** ELA Collegial Circle (for Nassau Districts)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

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

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

    All meetings will be held virtually from 10am-11am.
    • Enrolled: 35/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    6. **Virtual** Math Specialist Collegial Circle - 10 Session Series

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Please register in Zoom with the same email address that was used to register on Frontline.
    • Enrolled: 17/50
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Teachers and Administrators

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

    Location: CR 123

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

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 20/21
    • Wait: 0/0

    8. *Virtual* Science Administrator Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Science Administrators, Chairpersons, Specialists, Coaches

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

    Join fellow K-12 science administrators and instructional leaders to collaborate, problem-solve, and share strategies for strengthening science teaching and learning. This year-long virtual Collegial Circle Series offers a professional space to connect with peers, reflect on challenges, and explore solutions that support your district's implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS).

    Each one-hour session provides a supportive environment for discussion, reflection, and cross-district collaboration. Participants will examine key curriculum shifts, including integrating Investigations and three-dimensional learning, discuss emerging trends in science instruction and assessment, and share actionable strategies to improve student outcomes.

    Registration on Frontline enrolls you in all sessions. Please use the same email address to register on Zoom that you used to register on Frontline.
    • Enrolled: 24/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    9. NY Inspires: Bright Futures Begin Here

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: BOCES Instructional Leaders

    Dates: 10/9/2025 to 6/18/2026

    Location: Conf Room 1/2/3

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

    Purpose of the Workshop

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

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

    • -Set clear, actionable short- and long-term implementation goals
    • -Bridge state-level priorities with local district realities
    • -Develop flexible, user-friendly tools for superintendents, school leaders, and stakeholders
    • -Design a sustainable roadmap that moves beyond compliance and drives meaningful, lasting change

    Expected Result

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

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

    Lunch will be served at each of the four meetings.

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

    10. Think Tank Series 2: A Deep Dive into Practice (3 Sessions)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Any educator/educator teams interested in collaborating with other districts to better than our practices.

    Dates: 12/19/2025 to 3/27/2026

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

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

    Each session offers structured time for guided planning and cross-district dialogue, with opportunities to learn from and alongside fellow educators who are deeply engaged in this work. Whether your team is refining existing initiatives or just getting started, this Think Tank provides the space to grow together.

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

    Please note:
    Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Credits: 9
    • Hours: 9
    • Enrolled: 0/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    11. Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Chemistry NYSSLS

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Chemistry teachers and science leaders

    Dates: 1/22/2026

    Location: LL-B

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

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

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

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

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    12. Navigating the Numeracy Briefs: High-Impact Strategies for the Math Classroom

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Dates: 1/22/2026

    Location: LS1

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

    This interactive session includes:



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



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



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



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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 8/18
    • Wait: 0/0

    13. Take Your Small Group Reading Instruction to the Next Level

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

    Dates: 1/22/2026

    Location: LS 2

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    Ready to elevate your small group reading instruction? This hands-on workshop is designed for educators looking to sharpen their skills and maximize the impact of their small group time. Learn how to effectively use assessment data to drive targeted instruction that meets the diverse needs of your readers.

    We'll dive into using small group time to strengthen supporting vocabulary, build automaticity, and boost reading fluency-key components of reading success. Participants will explore a variety of lesson types and gain practical strategies for flexible, student-centered groupings.

    You'll also leave with ready-to-use, make-and-take tools to enhance your instruction, streamline planning, and increase student engagement. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and practice applying what you learn in real time-this is a session full of ideas you can implement tomorrow!

    This workshop is the perfect next step for educators who attended The Science of Reading session.

    Perfect for teachers who want to teach smarter, not harder.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 16/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    14. Long Island Science of Learning Summit: Research, Insights, & Impact

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Educators

    Dates: 1/23/2026

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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

    Featuring Keynote Speakers Susan Lambert and DeJunné Clark Jackson

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

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

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

     Lunch will be provided.

    Space is limited-please register in advance!

    We look forward to learning and growing together.
    • Credits: 6
    • Enrolled: 92/95
    • Wait: 0/0

    15. ELA State Assessment Preparation Strategies

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Teachers Grades 3-5, Teacher Assistants Grades 3-5

    Dates: 1/27/2026

    Location: LS 1

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 3
    • Enrolled: 16/18
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

    Dates: 1/27/2026

    Location: LS 3

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

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

  • Identify and explain the challenges of AI-generated misinformation

  • Apply news literacy strategies to evaluate digital content

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 10/18
    • Wait: 0/0

    17. NADCO Conference - 2 Day Commuter 1/29/2026 and 1/30/2026

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Hyatt Place Long Island East End (Riverhead, NY)

    Dates: 1/29/2026 to 1/30/2026

    NADCO members only
    Closed
    This registration is for COMMUTER TWO DAYS; Thursday, January 29, 2026 and Friday, January 30, 2026.

    NADCON 2026 - Conference Speaker: Dr. Michele Borba

    Best-Selling Author, Educational Psychologist, and Expert on Empathy and Resilience

    Join us for an inspiring keynote with Dr. Michele Borba, internationally renowned educational psychologist and best-selling author of Thrivers and UnSelfie. A frequent TODAY Show contributor and trusted voice in TIME and The New York Times, Dr. Borba shares powerful, research-based strategies to help students develop empathy, resilience, and strength in a rapidly changing world. Her engaging, practical approach equips educators and leaders with tools to build thriving school cultures and emotionally strong learners.

    Plus - an exciting Thursday night workshop experience: TBA!


    This event is only for NADCO members and Suffolk County Assistant Superintendents.

    This TWO-DAY COMMUTER registration does not include hotel accommodations.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 7/7
    • Wait: 0/0

    18. NADCO Conference including hotel accommodations - 1/29/2026 and 1/30/2026

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Hyatt Place Long Island East End (Riverhead, NY)

    Dates: 1/29/2026 to 1/30/2026

    NADCO members only
    This registration is for TWO DAYS; Thursday, 1/29/2026 and Friday, 1/30/2026 INCLUDING Hotel accommodations.

    NADCON 2026 - Conference Speaker: Dr. Michele Borba

    Best-Selling Author, Educational Psychologist, and Expert on Empathy and Resilience

    Join us for an inspiring keynote with Dr. Michele Borba, internationally renowned educational psychologist and best-selling author of Thrivers and UnSelfie. A frequent TODAY Show contributor and trusted voice in TIME and The New York Times, Dr. Borba shares powerful, research-based strategies to help students develop empathy, resilience, and strength in a rapidly changing world. Her engaging, practical approach equips educators and leaders with tools to build thriving school cultures and emotionally strong learners.

    Plus - an exciting Thursday night workshop experience: TBA!

    This event is only for NADCO members and Suffolk County Assistant Superintendents.
    This registration includes one night hotel accommodations on the evening of 1/29/26
    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 27/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    19. NADCO Conference - 1 Day Commuter Only- Friday, January 30, 2026

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Hyatt Place Long Island East End (Riverhead, NY)

    Dates: 1/30/2026

    NADCO members only
    This registration is for COMMUTER-ONE DAY ONLY: Friday, January 30, 2026.

    NADCON 2026 - Conference Speaker: Dr. Michele Borba

    Best-Selling Author, Educational Psychologist, and Expert on Empathy and Resilience

    Join us for an inspiring keynote with Dr. Michele Borba, internationally renowned educational psychologist and best-selling author of Thrivers and UnSelfie. A frequent TODAY Show contributor and trusted voice in TIME and The New York Times, Dr. Borba shares powerful, research-based strategies to help students develop empathy, resilience, and strength in a rapidly changing world. Her engaging, practical approach equips educators and leaders with tools to build thriving school cultures and emotionally strong learners.


    This event is only for NADCO members and Suffolk County Assistant Superintendents.

    This ONE DAY COMMUTER registration does not include hotel accommodations.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 18/19
    • Wait: 0/0

    20. The Science of Reading & Small Group Instruction

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

    Dates: 1/30/2026

    Location: LS 3

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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.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 20/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    21. ELA State Assessment Preparation Strategies

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Teachers Grades 3-5, Teacher Assistants Grades 3-5

    Dates: 2/3/2026

    Location: LS 1

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 3
    • Enrolled: 10/18
    • Wait: 0/0

    22. Illuminating NYSSLS Through Geometric Optics

    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: Science Administrators & Physics Educators

    Dates: 2/5/2026

    Location: 1C

    This interactive workshop is designed specifically for high school physics teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of geometric optics-lenses, mirrors, and ray diagrams-while aligning instruction with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). Participants will explore phenomena such as image formation in mirrors and corrective lenses, engage in hands-on modeling activities, and learn how to use ray diagrams to support student sensemaking. The workshop will emphasize the integration of disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts into a coherent instructional sequence. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use tools, phenomena-driven lesson ideas, and a draft plan for a NYSSLS-aligned optics unit.

    Learning Targets for this Workshop:

    - Build participant understanding of key concepts in geometric optics, including reflection, refraction, and image formation by lenses and mirrors.

    - Strengthen participants' ability to use and teach ray diagramming as a modeling tool.

    - Align geometric optics instruction with relevant NYSSLS performance expectations.

    - Support teachers in designing phenomenon-based lesson sequences that integrate the three dimensions of NYSSLS.

    - Guide teachers in developing a draft NYSSLS-aligned optics lesson or mini-unit ready for classroom implementation.

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

    • Credits: 6
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 4/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    23. Reimagining K-5 Mathematics Instruction with AI: Building Fluency, Agency, and Joy with Nicki Newton

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Dates: 2/5/2026

    Location: LL-A & LL-B

    This session will explore how artificial intelligence can be thoughtfully integrated into elementary mathematics to strengthen fluency, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving. Participants will see how AI can serve as a co - teacher and planning partner - helping design differentiated tasks, generate multilingual supports, and create engaging activities like math riddles, escape rooms, and digital manipulatives. We'll connect AI use directly to research-based practices such as Math Running Records, Guided Math, and number talks. Educators will leave with concrete strategies, tools, and ready-to-use examples to bring back to their classrooms.

    Key Outcomes:

    ● Understand how AI can accelerate fluency and equity in K-5 math.
    ● Learn ways to generate differentiated activities for multilingual and neurodiverse learners.
    ● Explore examples of AI-enhanced number talks, problem strings, and workstations.
    ● Walk away with practical, teacher-tested lesson ideas that can be implemented immediately.

    Format: Interactive workshop with live demonstrations, small group collaboration, and resource sharing.

    Includes:

    ● Participant Workbook
    ● 15 digital books about AI and Math (to be raffled)
    ● 1 Year access to all participants to Math and AI course in the Math Academy

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 31/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    24. Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Middle/High School Teachers

    Dates: 2/5/2026

    Location: LS 1

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 20/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    25. Planning and Teaching Powerful Scientifically-Backed Writing Units of Study for K-6 Students (3-Day Immersive Workshop)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: K-6 classroom teachers, literacy coaches and administrators 

    Dates: 2/6/2026 to 5/19/2026

    Location: Lab 2

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

    Key Takeaways:

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

  • Techniques for scaffolding writing instruction to ensure all learners succeed.

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

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

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

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



    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 18
    • Enrolled: 6/15
    • Wait: 0/0

    26. Shifting the Center - Putting Students at the Heart of Math Learning

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Teachers

    Dates: 2/10/2026

    Location: LS1

    Join us for an engaging professional development experience designed to transform how we approach mathematics instruction. This interactive workshop will challenge traditional teacher-centered practices and empower educators to create classrooms where students take ownership of their learning. Through hands-on activities, real-world examples, and collaborative redesign challenges, participants will explore strategies that foster deep thinking, problem-solving, and meaningful engagement in math. Walk away with practical tools and fresh ideas to make math learning truly student-centered.


    Key Takeaways



    • Understand what it means for students to "do the thinking” in math class.


    • Experience and analyze student-centered math tasks in action.


    • Learn strategies to shift from teacher-led instruction to student-driven learning.


    • Explore classroom-ready approaches for engaging all learners in rich mathematical discourse.


    • Participate in collaborative lesson redesign to make existing lessons more student focused.


    • Gain practical tools for implementing student-centered strategies immediately.


    • Commit to actionable next steps for transforming your math 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.
    • Hours: 3
    • Enrolled: 5/18
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Teachers K-2

    Dates: 2/12/2026

    Location: LS 1

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 7/18
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Teachers and School Administrators, Grades 5-8

    Dates: 2/13/2026

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 15/20
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Teachers & Administrators

    Dates: 2/27/2026

    Location: LS1

    Equip your students with the skills they need to navigate life's financial challenges while addressing the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate 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 integration or a stand-alone course.

    You'll see how many of the mathematics concepts we already teach, especially in algebra, underpin and give rise to many of financial concepts we want our students to internalize. Don't adopt a checklist style approach to personal finance instruction! Come and see how personal finance instruction can be taught in student-centered, conceptually-focused way. When you bring real-world relevance to classroom learning you students will be engaged and you'll never have students ask, "when are we going to use this in life?”

    This workshop is perfect for math and non-math educators alike, as long as you're willing to engage in basic MS-level algebra concepts needed to illustrate fundamental concepts. 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. Come and we will redefine what financial education can look like in your classroom or school!

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 10/20
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Grades 3-5 Coaches and Teachers

    Dates: 3/2/2026

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

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

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Credits: 6
    • Enrolled: 5/20
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Middle/High School Teachers

    Dates: 3/4/2026

    Location: LS 3

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 20/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    32. Getting Ready for 3012-e/NYS STEPS: Preparing School Leaders for Local Design & Implementation

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: District Leaders, teachers

    Dates: 3/5/2026

    Location: LL-B

    New
    This one-day workshop prepares school and district leaders to understand, design, and implement a compliant and meaningful NYS STEPS (Education Law §3012-e) evaluation system. Participants will examine the requirements of the law, analyze current evaluation practices, and explore locally designed measures aligned with New York State Teaching and Leadership Standards. Through guided discussion and hands-on planning, leadership teams will begin developing a district-specific STEPS framework and implementation roadmap, including considerations for observation practices, calibration, training, and communication. Participants will leave with practical tools and clear next steps to support effective rollout in their districts.
    * Please note that this workshop is designed for teams of 3 - 5 educators per district. *

    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 time frame, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 11/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    33. Building Reading Fluency in Grades K-5

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: K–5 Classroom Teachers, Reading Specialists, Literacy Coaches, Special Education Teachers, Administrators

    Dates: 3/6/2026

    Location: LS 2

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Enrolled: 9/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    34. ***Virtual*** From PreK to Post Secondary: A P-20 Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Dates: 3/10/2026

    New
    Join educators from across the P-20 continuum for a facilitated, one-hour collegial conversation focused on timely issues in education. This virtual collegial circle, in partnership with Molloy University, is designed to bridge the gap between grade levels by creating space for shared dialogue, reflection, and connection across educational settings and foster communication and shared learning across grade levels and roles.

    Our first session will explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, including:
  • How AI is showing up across classrooms and institutions
  • Opportunities and challenges for teaching, learning, and assessment
  • Questions, concerns, and possibilities from early childhood through higher education

    This collegial circle is intended to be collaborative, reflective, and respectful-valuing diverse perspectives from early childhood through higher 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.
    • Hours: 1
    • Enrolled: 7/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    35. Teaching a NYSSLS-Based Biology Course V2

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Biology Teachers, Science Administrators

    Dates: 3/11/2026

    Location: LL-A

    New

    This workshop builds on the Fall 2025 "What Now" session and is designed for educators who have transitioned to an NYSSLS-aligned Biology course and are seeking deeper support for curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Version 2 expands the work to focus on curriculum and instructional design, the fundamentals of classroom versus Regents assessment, and the strategic use of AI to support teacher implementation.

    Regardless of the curriculum your district uses to meet NYSSLS Biology expectations, we will unpack the why, how, and what behind the instructional shifts. The emphasis is on clarity, purpose, and the rationale for these standards and how they shape coherent science learning across K-12.

    NYSSLS raises expectations for both students and educators. Today's learners are expected to learn science by actively engaging in the practices of science: asking questions, developing models, analyzing data, and applying core ideas to real-world phenomena. This work moves beyond memorization toward sense-making grounded in evidence and explanation.

    Participants will leave with practical, three-dimensional strategies that can be implemented immediately.

    Included:

    • -Collaborating using AI tools to design units and lessons aligned to NYSSLS performance expectations
    • -Reviewing core principles behind the instructional shifts required by NYSSLS
    • -Exploring how NYSED assessment clusters are built around novel phenomena
    • -Analyzing an LS: Biology Regents Exam cluster
    • -Applying strategies that support learners across a wide range of abilities

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

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

    • Credits: 6
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 1/30
    • Wait: 0/30

    36. Exploring the NYSSLS Chemistry Investigations

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Regents Chemistry teachers and science leaders

    Dates: 3/13/2026 to 3/25/2026

    Location: LL-A

    This two-day workshop will provide participants with an in-depth opportunity to explore the three required Chemistry Investigations developed to align with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). These performance tasks offer authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate their understanding chemistry concepts and scientific practices in a real-world context.

    Chemistry teachers and science administrators will deepen their understanding of the NYSSLS and the expectations for three-dimensional student learning. Participants will learn how these investigations are designed to prepare students for the type of scientific reasoning and application they will encounter on the Physical Setting: Chemistry Regents examination.

    Workshop highlights include:
  • A demonstration of how each investigation aligns with NYSSLS performance expectations and dimensions of learning
  • Discussion on how the investigations function as assessments of student learning
  • Hands-on experience with the Chemistry Investigations to model classroom implementation
  • Collaboration time to develop strategies for successful integration into existing curricula

    Please Note:

     Participants must bring paper copies of each Chemistry Investigation's documents. These will not be provided at the workshop. Participants should plan to attend both days to have the opportunity to explore all three investigations.

    Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access digital tools during the session.

    Please note:Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Credits: 12
    • Enrolled: 7/28
    • Wait: 0/0

    37. Navigating the Seismic Shifts of the NYSSLS Earth and Space Sciences Regents Exam

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Earth & Space Science Teachers, Science Administrators

    Dates: 3/17/2026

    Location: LL-B

    New

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

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

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

    Included:

    • -Identifying how the NYSSLS-based ESS Regents exam assesses students differently than prior exams
    • -How student assessment is a component of curriculum and instruction
    • -Principles of Regents question clusters and how they differ from classroom assessments
    • -Differences in how the ESS Reference Tables are used in assessments
    • -How Performance Level Descriptions align with performance expectations
    • -Using AI to assist in constructing classroom and Regents-style assessments
    • -Collaboratively constructing a Regents-style question cluster
    • -Reviewing strategies to improve testing skills
    • -Developing a presentation to help students apply these strategies

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

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

    • Credits: 6
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/30

    38. Classroom Strategies to Meet the Rigor of the New Biology Regents

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Biology Teachers, Science Administrators

    Dates: 3/18/2026

    Location: LL-B

    New

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

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

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

    Topics include:

    • -How the Regents exams are based on the NYSSLS and Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs)
    • -The role of assessment as a component of curriculum and instruction
    • -Using AI to construct Regents-style classroom assessments
    • -Reviewing past Regents clusters to demonstrate how they are developed
    • -Strategies to enhance the testing skills necessary to navigate Regents question clusters
    • -Developing a Google Slides presentation to help students practice skills using released clusters
    • -Collaboratively constructing a Regents-style question cluster using PLDs

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

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

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

    39. Making Sense of the Earth and Space Sciences Reference Tables: Curriculum Connections and Question Clusters for Regents Success

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Regents Earth Science Teachers/Science Administrators

    Dates: 3/24/2026

    Location: LL-B

    New
    Calling all Long Island Earth and Space Science educators! This workshop will help you harness the full potential of the Earth and Space Sciences Reference Tables (ESSRT) to deepen curriculum connections and boost student understanding. We'll dive into practical strategies for integrating the ESSRT into instruction, ensuring your students aren't just flipping pages to find answers. Some strategies students will apply include using evidence from multiple sources to construct explanations, engaging in arguments from evidence, and using models to explain scientific ideas as opposed to reading the tables to identify the correct answer. Participants will also collaborate to design question clusters aligned with NYS Regents-style three-dimensional assessments.

    Included will be:
  • Principles of the pedagogical shift for teaching and student learning, including a review of three-dimensional instruction and the architecture of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS)
  • Small group work to brainstorm how a portion of the ESSRT can be used in a curriculum.
  • A page by page discussion of each ESSRT component
  • Analyzing a question cluster from the June 2025 ESS Regents Exam
  • Collaborate in small groups using the primary Performance Expectation for a component of the ESSRT to begin creating a question cluster. Work of each group will be documented on a Google Doc and uploaded to a shared Google Drive.

    **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.
    • Credits: 6
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 0/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    40. The Science of Reading & Small Group Instruction

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

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

    Dates: 3/24/2026

    Location: LS 3

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 12/20
    • Wait: 0/0

    41. Tackling NYSSLS Using Cooperative Learning

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: High school science teachers and science leaders

    Dates: 4/16/2026

    Location: LL-B

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

    Participants will develop their ability to:
  • Understand the structure and purpose of a cooperative learning jigsaw
  • Explore how to embed 3D learning (DCIs, SEPs, CCCs) within a jigsaw
  • Learn how to explicitly teach and reinforce social skills
  • Use ice breakers and reflection activities to strengthen collaboration
  • Identify when and how to use time-buffers to maintain engagement
  • Experience sample jigsaws as learners
  • Begin designing their own NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activity

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Credits: 6
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 2/30
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Grades K-3 Coaches and Teachers

    Dates: 4/20/2026

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

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

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Credits: 6
    • Enrolled: 0/20
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: DASA Coordinators and All School Professionals

    Dates: 4/23/2026

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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

  • Examine the nuances of DASA as they specifically relate to students with disabilities and special needs.
  • Address real-world scenarios, including how to accurately document and respond to incidents of bullying, harassment, or discrimination involving students receiving IEPs or 504 accommodations.
  • Clarify misconceptions around reporting and intervention procedures, particularly when behaviors intersect with disability-related needs.
  • Explore strategies and tools to foster safer, more inclusive environments where all students feel supported, respected, and protected.

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 3
    • Enrolled: 12/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    44. "What It Means to Teach with Complex Text - and Why it Matters" with Dr. Timothy Shanahan

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Building and District Administrators, Literacy Educators

    Dates: 4/28/2026

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Credits: 6
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 80/80
    • Wait: 0/0

    45. Making Groupwork the Norm: Evolved Strategies for Deeper Collaboration

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Dates: 4/30/2026

    Location: LS1

    New
    Having students to work collaboratively isn't just something you do with your students in isolated moments - it's a culture you cultivate over time. In this newly updated and expanded version of the popular Making Groupwork the Norm workshop, we'll dive deeper into the classroom structures, routines, and mindsets that help collaborative learning thrive in middle and high school classrooms.

    Whether you're new to collaborative learning or building on what you learned in the original workshop, this session offers fresh insights grounded in real classroom practice.

    You'll leave with:


    • A refined set of groupwork norms that boost student independence and peer-to-peer accountability

    • New strategies for designing tasks that foster true collaboration - not just cooperation

    • Tools for formative assessment that track individual understanding within group contexts

    • Clear guidance on managing equity, voice, and shared responsibility

    • Ways to use groupwork as a lever for differentiation and deeper learning

    We'll also address persistent myths about groupwork, explore common implementation challenges, and share field-tested solutions that work across content areas.
    Join us to transform groupwork from an occasional structure into a powerful, everyday practice - and reimagine what students can do when they learn together.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 6
    • Enrolled: 0/20
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: Adminstrators

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

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

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

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

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

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 12
    • Enrolled: 6/60
    • Wait: 0/0

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

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

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

    Audience: District and Building Level Administrators

    Dates: 6/11/2026

    Location: Online Zoom

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

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

    Time will also be allocated for questions and answers.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
    • Hours: 3
    • Enrolled: 2/60
    • Wait: 0/0