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1. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) June

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: PEACE participants

Dates: 6/18/2025

Orientation PEACE Critical Community of Practice sessions facilitate instructional strategies through collegial conversations, content-based support materials, and collaborative curriculum planning to expand instructional practices. Educators collaborate with community partners through activities designed to improve pedagogical skills, build core knowledge, and generate instructional ideas that may be implemented through delivery of content in the classroom.

2. PEACE Critical Community of Practice CCoP Summer Institute Cohort 4

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Dates: 6/30/2025 to 7/1/2025

PEACE Critical Community of Practice sessions facilitate instructional strategies through collegial conversations, content-based support materials, and collaborative curriculum planning to expand instructional practices. Educators collaborate with community partners through activities designed to improve pedagogical skills, build core knowledge, and generate instructional ideas that may be implemented through delivery of content in the classroom. PEACE Critical Community of Practice sessions facilitate instructional strategies through collegial conversations, content-based support materials, and collaborative curriculum planning to expand instructional practices. Educators collaborate with community partners through activities designed to improve pedagogical skills, build core knowledge, and generate instructional ideas that may be implemented through delivery of content in the classroom.

3. First-Year Superintendents - Check-In Meeting #1

Program: Superintendents

Dates: 7/18/2025

ESBOCES/SCSSA New Superintendents' Workshop Program

4. First-Year Superintendents' Check-In Meeting #2

Program: Superintendents

Audience: Superintendents

Dates: 8/15/2025

A Year in the Life of a Superintendent

5. ELL Identification Process (Asynchronous)

Program: L.I. RBERN

Dates: 8/15/2025

Closed
This asynchronous workshop provides participants with a comprehensive review of the English Language Learner (ELL) Identification Process as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations Part 154 (CR-Part 154), which establishes the legal requirements for the education of ELLs in New York State. Participants will engage with prerecorded video modules, comprehension questions, and curated resources designed to help them confidently navigate the ELL Identification Process, including the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) and the identification of Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE).

Once registered on My Learning Plan (MLP), participants will receive a link to complete the course at their own pace-there is no time limit for completion. After finishing all required components, participants must submit the completion form and finalize the course evaluation on MLP to receive CTLE credit. Participants are also encouraged to attend the Office Hours: ELL Identification Process session to discuss any questions, scenarios, promising practices, or resources with RBERN consultants and colleagues from across Long Island in a supportive, live forum.

This workshop is intended for Central Registration personnel, administrators, ENL/Bilingual teachers, content area teachers involved in ELL Identification, and special education teachers participating on LPTs.

6. APPR WEB-BASED INITIAL TRAINING FOR NEW EVALUATORS OF PRINCIPALS ONLINE TRAINING AND OFF-LINE LEARNING Presented by Emma Klimek

Program: Professional Development Program

Audience: New Principal Evaluators (Initial Training)

Dates: 8/20/2025 to 12/19/2025

This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding principal evaluation. This course is conducted primarily online in a self-directed process, with opportunities to participate in live video chats. The training has eight modules which cover the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will require participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments on a schedule determined by the participant. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator of Principals. Eight (8) Modules 1.Introduction 2.ISLLC Standards and State Approved PrincipalEvaluation Rubrics 3.Review of the required nine elements for PrincipalEvaluators 4.Observing lessons and the Role of lesson observationin principal evaluation 5.Data Driven Culture and Data Analysis: ThePrincipal's Role 6.APPR Requirements 7.SLOs and the Principal's Role 8.Evaluating a Principal

7. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) August

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: PEACE participants

Dates: 8/20/2025

In Person Meeting PEACE Critical Community of Practice sessions facilitate instructional strategies through collegial conversations, content-based support materials, and collaborative curriculum planning to expand instructional practices. Educators collaborate with community partners through activities designed to improve pedagogical skills, build core knowledge, and generate instructional ideas that may be implemented through delivery of content in the classroom.

8. LI PREP ONLINE: 3 Course BUNDLE - Beyond the Field (Cohort 2) PACB7

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

Total of 3 hours that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Bundle must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Beyond the Field: Athletic Exclusion & Mental Health: This course investigates the psychological ramifications of being cut from an athletic team in high school, examining the potential triggers and consequences of depression within this context. Total 1 hour

Exercise & Mental Wellness: An Equilibrium This course delves into the multifaceted relationship between exercise and stress reduction, exploring the physiological and psychological mechanisms through which physical activity positively impacts mental well-being. Total 1 hour

Navigating Risk: Pain Management to Resilience in Youth Sports: This course delves into the nuanced journey from legitimate prescription pain medication use among high school athletes to the perilous path of opioid addiction, examining the intersection of sports culture, injury management, and the pressures of performance. Total 1 hour

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
Total of 3 hours that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

An Educator's Role In Creating a Healthy Mental Framework: This workshop provides educators with tips and strategies to create a warm and caring environment that fosters and supports physical, emotional and mental well-being. Total 1 hour

Setting Goals For Success!: This course provides educators with the research and process to help students identify goals that align with their values and priorities. Emphasis is placed on realizing goals to reach a balance in social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Total 1 hour

Taking Control-Making Good Decisions: This course provides educators with strategies to provide students with a process of making good decisions. Effective decision-making involves some level of risk, and it is the ability to assess risks and weigh the possible rewards. Total 1 hour

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
Total of 3 hours that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Bundle must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Making Connections and The Addiction "Cure": A comprehensive overview of crucial new strategies needed to eradicate substance abuse and addition. Total 1 hour

Dangerous Trends; Vaping; Gambling and PEDs: A comprehensive overview of troubling trends that teens encounter today such as vaping, gambling and performance enhancing drugs. Total 1 hour

The Front Lines and Adolescent Drug Abuse: A comprehensive overview of the factors and solutions of teenage drug abuse. Total 1 hour

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
Total of 3 hours that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/25/2025.

Legalizing Marijuana: The Debate Goes On: A comprehensive overview of the debate to legalize marijuana, the arguments, impacts and ramifications. Total 1 hour

The Opioids: The Current Crisis: A comprehensive overview of today's opioid crisis and the deadly consequences of synthetic opioids. The opioids are amongst the most powerful and addictive substances on earth, a fact that has contributed to a crisis in the United States. Total 1 hour

The Illicit Drug and The Addicted Brain: A comprehensive overview of the drugs of abuse and addiction. Parents, educators and children need to be familiar with what drugs are on our streets today. Total 1 hour

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
Total of 3 hours that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Bundle must be completed by 10/26/2025.

The Power of the Mindful Minute: This workshop provides educators with strategies on how to incorporate mindfulness into their instructional practices. Total 1 hour

The Power of Journaling: Learn the power of journaling This workshop provides educators with strategies to support students' overall mental and physical health by guiding them through their own self-exploration and personal growth. Total 1 hour

SIMPLE Mental Health: We'll take you through SIMPLE Mental Health Strategies for kids and teens. Total 1 hour

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

13. LI PREP ONLINE: 4 Course BUNDLE - A Better World Bundle (Cohort 2) PACB8

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

Total of 4 hours that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

A Kinder World: This course raises the power of influencing an entire community as the initial act inspires others to 'pay it forward.' Advocating for kindness is central to fostering a more compassionate society. Total 1 hour

A Healthy You!: This course explores an integrated approach of treating the whole person by addressing physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Emphasis is placed on the importance of balance and connections. Total 1 hour

Express Yourself!: This course examines the benefits of expressive communication in enhancing relationships, building confidence, improving teamwork, and promoting emotional well-being. Total 1 hour

Helping Students Navigate Social Media: Navigating the complex world of social media can be both exciting and challenging. This course provides strategies to share with students on using social platforms effectively, while maintaining a healthy balance and protecting their well-being. Total 1 hour

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
Total of 4 hours that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Exploring Diversity in the Classroom: This course delves into the specific demographic characteristics and trends among contemporary high school students, focusing on their diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. Total 1 hour

Mental Health and the LGBTQ Community: The LGBTQ community faces unique challenges when it comes to mental health. This course will explore the mental health landscape for LGBTQ individuals and discuss ways to support their well-being. Total 1 hour

Fitting it all in: Making SEL an Integral Part of Your Classroom Culture: As educators, maximizing the use of limited time and resources is essential for creating an effective learning environment. This course seeks to define clear goals and priorities to support the challenge of time, scheduling, and daily constraints. Total 1 hour

Using the RtI/MTSS Model for SEL: This course provides educators with an inquiry-based process to help determine root causes for students struggling with emotional, social, mental, or physical behaviors. Total 1 hour

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
Total of 4 hours that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Combatting Trauma: Understanding PTSD in Military Personnel: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the complexities surrounding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military personnel, exploring the physiological, psychological, and social ramifications of the condition. Total 1 hour

Healing Power of Emotional Support in Services: This course delves into the therapeutic benefits of animal interaction, exploring how bonding with animals can significantly alleviate stress and improve overall well-being. Total 1 hour

Unleashing Calm: Harnessing the Therapeutic Power of Animal Companionship for Stress Reduction: This course will explore the remarkable benefits of interacting with furry, feathered, or scaly friends and learn how to harness their therapeutic power to restore balance and serenity in your life. Total 1 hour

Grappling with Mass Shootings and Mental Health: This course explores the complex and devastating relationship between mass shootings and mental health challenges in our society. Understand the importance of addressing these issues to prevent tragedies and support vulnerable individuals. Total 1 hour

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
Total of 4 hours that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Understanding Social Media and Its Impact: This workshop focuses on the changing social media landscape and what it means for young people. Total 1 hour

Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Digital World: This presentation provides participants with the tools and strategies to help students navigate negative forces and pressures associated with social media Total 1 hour

Feel Good! Checklist: 5 Easy Steps for Maintaining Mental Wellness: This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the research behind the Feel Good!. Total 1 hour

Helping Students to Be Their Best Self! Strategies for a Positive Mental Outlook: This presentation provides participants with a clear framework for incorporating evidence-based strategies for mental well-being into their daily classroom practices. Total 1 hour

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

17. LI PREP ONLINE: A Healthy You! (Cohort 2) PAC23

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course explores an integrated approach of treating the whole person by addressing physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Emphasis is placed on the importance of balance and connections as well as learning effective strategies in improving overall health.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

18. LI PREP ONLINE: A Kinder World: Benefits of Acts of Kindness (Cohort 2) PAC22

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

The ripple effect of a single kind gesture can be profound, influencing an entire community as the initial act inspires others to 'pay it forward.' Advocating for kindness is central to fostering a more compassionate society, where individuals are motivated by altruism rather than self-interest. This course will delve deeper into the tangible benefits of acts of kindness, highlighting their potential to transform individual lives and society at large.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides educators with tips and strategies to support students to strengthen their emotional well-being by developing skills and strategies to recognize and manage emotions; learning to set and achieve positive goals; learning to appreciate the perspectives of others; establishing and maintaining positive relationships; and the process for making responsible decisions.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course investigates the psychological ramifications of being cut from an athletic team in high school, examining the potential triggers and consequences of depression within this context. Emphasis is placed on fostering a deeper understanding of resilience-building strategies, mental health support, and effective communication for both athletes and coaches in the high school sports environment.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the complexities surrounding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military personnel, exploring the physiological, psychological, and social ramifications of the condition. Participants will examine the unique challenges faced by veterans and active-duty personnel, with a focus on evidence-based interventions, copy mechanisms, and support systems.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

22. LI PREP ONLINE: Communicating With our Kids About Drugs (Cohort 2) PAC14

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides educators and parents/guardians with strategies to help open the lines of communication with teenagers about drug abuse. Participants will learn the factors that enable teenage behaviors and how to utilize effective communication skills to make a conversation with your child or student a pleasant and productive experience.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

23. LI PREP ONLINE: Dangerous Trends; Vaping, Gambling and PEDs (Cohort 2) PAC5

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of troubling trends that today teens encounter such as vaping, gambling and performance enhancing drugs. Participants will learn about the troubling trends teenagers are encountering today and the warning signs and drivers of these trends. Explore the tools and strategies parents/guardians, caregivers and educators need to address these issues.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

24. LI PREP ONLINE: Developing Healthy Coping Skills in Students (Cohort 2) PAC43

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Coping skills are specific actions or strategies used to deal with stressful situations in the moment, essentially being a component of stress management. Educators will support students in learning how to identify stress triggers and more.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted.

25. LI PREP ONLINE: Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness (Cohort 2) PAC42

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand and manage our own emotions and the emotions of others. It's a critical skill for building healthy relationships, communicating effectively, and navigating complex situations.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted.

26. LI PREP ONLINE: Exercise & Mental Wellness: An Equilibrium (Cohort 2) PAC35

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course delves into the multifaceted relationship between exercise and stress reduction, exploring the physiological and psychological mechanisms through which physical activity positively impacts mental well-being. Through an analysis of scientific research and practical applications, participants will examine the effects of various exercise modalities on stress regulation, mood enhancement, and overall resilience. Emphasis is placed on understanding the customization of exercise routines, the importance of consistency, and the integration of mindfulness practices for optimal stress management.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

27. LI PREP ONLINE: Exploring Diversity in the Classroom (Cohort 2) PAC26

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course delves into the specific demographic characteristics and trends among contemporary high school students, focusing on their diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. Participants will examine the impact of technological advancements, socioeconomic disparities, and educational policies on the experiences and prospects of this pivotal demographic group. Practical applications are utilized to foster an understanding of the evolving needs and challenges faced by today's high school students.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

28. LI PREP ONLINE: Express Yourself! (Cohort 2) PAC 25

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course examines the benefits of expressive communication in enhancing relationships, building confidence, improving teamwork, and promoting emotional well-being.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides participants with an understanding of the research behind the "Feel Good! Checklist” by just using five easy strategies in our daily lives.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

As educators, maximizing the use of limited time and resources is essential for creating an effective learning environment. This course seeks to help define clear goals and priorities to support the challenge of time, scheduling, and daily constraints.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course explores the complex and devastating relationship between mass shootings and mental health challenges in our society. Understand the importance of addressing these issues to prevent tragedies and support vulnerable individuals.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course delves into the therapeutic benefits of animal interaction, exploring how bonding with animals can significantly alleviate stress and improve overall well-being.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

33. LI PREP ONLINE: Helping Students Navigate Social Media (Cohort 2) PAC32

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

As students, navigating the complex world of social media can be both exciting and challenging. This course will provide you with strategies to share with students on using social platforms effectively, while maintaining a healthy balance and protecting their well-being.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides participants with a clear framework for incorporating evidence-based strategies for mental well-being into their daily classroom practices. Cornerstone Ideologies are an integral part of helping our students make good decisions in avoiding negative peer pressure, understanding the value of correct information, how they can limit their own access and exposure to illicit drugs, and realize the importance of family and parental involvement.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

35. LI PREP ONLINE: Identifying Students in Crisis (Cohort 2) PAC40

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course empowers educators to recognize the signs of students in crisis, from behavioral changes to verbal cues and emotional responses.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

36. LI PREP ONLINE: Legalizing Marijuana: The Debate Goes On (Cohort 2) PAC7

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the debate to legalize marijuana, the arguments, impacts and ramifications.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

37. LI PREP ONLINE: Making Connections and The Addiction "Cure" (Cohort 2) PAC4

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course is a comprehensive overview of crucial strategies needed to eradicate substance abuse and addiction including decriminalization, prevention education, awareness education, mental health, and physical health as meaningful alternatives to substance abuse.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

38. LI PREP ONLINE: Media Impact on Child Development (Cohort 2) PAC27

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course examines the psychological and behavioral implications of children's exposure to violent media imagery, including television, video games, and online content. Participants will understand the role of parental guidance, media literacy education, and regulatory measures in mitigating the adverse impact of violent media on children's overall development.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course explores the psychological impact and societal significance of positive musical compositions, delving into the ways in which uplifting songs can inspire optimism, resilience, and emotional well-being.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

40. LI PREP ONLINE: Mental Health and The LGBTQ Community (Cohort 2) PAC36

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

The LGBTQ community faces unique challenges when it comes to mental health. Members of this community often experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues due to factors like discrimination, social isolation, and lack of access to affirming care. This course will explore the mental health landscape for LGBTQ individuals and discuss ways to support their wellbeing.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course critically examines the portrayal of mental illness in films appropriate for adolescents, fostering a nuanced understanding of the complexities and stigmas surrounding various psychological conditions. Participants will explore the impact of cinematic representation on perceptions, empathy, and awareness of mental health issues among young audiences.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course delves into the nuanced journey from legitimate prescription pain medication use among high school athletes to the perilous path of opioid addiction, examining the intersection of sports culture, injury management, and the pressures of PE

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course critically examines the multifaceted portrayal of characters with mental illness in adolescent literature, analyzing how authors navigate the challenges of representing complex psychological conditions within the context of young adult narratives.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides parents/guardians with strategies on how to support and maintain involvement in their children's lives to have meaningful and purposeful conversations. Research shows that conversations regarding the dangers of substance abuse early and often are one of the most effective tools adults can use to connect with their children making them less likely to use drugs.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course is designed to tackle the growing challenge of youth vaping by equipping educators, administrators, counselors, and parents with evidence-based strategies to prevent vaping initiation, strengthen prevention efforts, and support students.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides participants with the tools and strategies to help students navigate negative forces and pressures associated with social media.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

47. LI PREP ONLINE: Setting Goals for Success (Cohort 2) PAC20

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides educators with the research and process to help their students identify goals that align with their values and priorities. Emphasis is placed on the importance of realizing goals in areas to reach a balance in social, emotional, mental, and physical health.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

48. LI PREP ONLINE: SIMPLE Mental Health (Cohort 2) PAC12

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. This course provides participants with tips and tools to seek balance with social, emotional, and physical health.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides educators with strategies to provide students with a process of making good decisions. Participants will understand that effective decision-making involves some level of risk, and it is the ability to assess risks and the possible rewards.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

50. LI PREP ONLINE: The Fentanyl Crisis (Cohort 2) PAC18

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course delves into how to combat the Fentanyl Crisis. With 300 people a day dying of Fentanyl overdose, it is time to learn about this deadly synthetic drug, its origins, impacts and effective strategies for awareness and prevention.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

51. LI PREP ONLINE: The Front Lines and Adolescent Drug Abuse (Cohort 2) PAC6

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Reasons for substance abuse amongst teens have been subject to debate for years, but what are the factors that lead teenagers to destructive decisions? Parents/Guardians struggle to identify these factors and implement effective strategies to prevent and deal with substance abuse and addiction. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the factors and solutions of teenage drug abuse and effective strategies to help kids choose healthy alternatives to drugs.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

52. LI PREP ONLINE: The Illicit Drug and The Addicted Brain (Cohort 2) PAC3

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the drugs of abuse and addiction. Parents/Guardians, educators, and children need to be familiar with what drugs are on our streets today. A full understanding of these drugs, their impact on mind and body and the dangers they represent will help an informed public foster prevention.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

53. LI PREP ONLINE: The Opioids: The Current Crisis & Fentanyl (Cohort 2) PAC2

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of today's opioid crisis and the deadly consequences of synthetic opioids. Opioids are amongst the most powerful and addictive substances on earth, a fact that has contributed to a crisis in the United States unforeseen in its history.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

54. LI PREP ONLINE: The Power of Journaling (Cohort 2) PAC15

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides educators with strategies to support students' overall mental and physical health by guiding them through their own self-exploration and personal growth. Journaling can support one's individuality, build self-confidence, help clarify goals and help reach your aspirations.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

55. LI PREP ONLINE: The Power of the Mindful Minute (Cohort 2) PAC16

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides educators with strategies on how to incorporate mindfulness into their instructional practices. Mindfulness provides students and educators with the opportunity for self-reflection, self-growth, stress management, and coping skills. The course seeks to include the family and community in the process of mindfulness and how families can begin teaching and reinforcing mindfulness to their children.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

56. LI PREP ONLINE: Tools for Stress Management (Cohort 2) PAC28

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Managing stress is essential for overall well-being and productivity. By learning effective stress management techniques, individuals can improve mental and physical health while enhancing their ability to successfully manage challenges. This course provides tools to recognize signs of stress and develop healthy coping mechanisms to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

57. LI PREP ONLINE: Understanding Social Media and Its Impact (Cohort 2) PAC10

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course focuses on the changing social media landscape and what it means for young people. Learn about the history of social media, how it is used around the world, its impact on society and culture and how understanding the facets of social media can facilitate a healthy and safe environment for parents and children, while providing educators this information to utilize in the classroom and beyond.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 8/24/2025.

Discover how the comforting presence of animal companions can profoundly alleviate stress and cultivate a sense of tranquility in our fast-paced world. This course will explore the remarkable benefits of interacting with furry, feathered, or scaly friends and learn how to harness their therapeutic power to restore balance and serenity in your life.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted
This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

Discover how the comforting presence of animal companions can profoundly alleviate stress and cultivate a sense of tranquility in our fast-paced world. This course will explore the remarkable benefits of interacting with furry, feathered, or scaly friends and learn how to harness their therapeutic power to restore balance and serenity in your life.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

60. LI PREP ONLINE: Using the Rtl/MTSS Model for SEL (Cohort 2) PAC39

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/26/2025

This is a 1 hour course that can be completed anytime between 8/25/2025-10/26/2025. Course must be completed by 10/26/2025.

This course provides educators with an inquiry-based process to help determine root causes for students struggling with emotional, social, mental, or physical behaviors. Determining a root cause leads to providing students with interventions that develop the skills necessary to be successful to overcome negative behaviors. This course is especially helpful to RtI/MTSS Teams and administrators.

*Once enrolled you will receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to registering regarding the granting of in-service credit for LI PREP ACADEMY courses. If you do not receive an email from Eastern Suffolk BOCES with login instructions at the start of the course please contact MSPD@esboces.org. Payment must be made prior to the course date.

Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools. Visa/Mastercard accepted

61. PEACEout: Heckscher Museum of Art

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: PEACE Participants

Dates: 9/6/2025

The Heckscher Museum of Art presents All of Me with All of You: Featuring works by artists with Long Island ties, including rare Fire Island photographs by the PaJaMa collective and Joanne Mulberg. Pieces by Marsden Hartley, Robert Rauschenberg, Betty Parsons, and new acquisitions by Amy Adler and Vanessa German are also showcased. Curated by Victoria Munro of the Alice Austen House. The Museum also debuts two new soundwalks-at the Dove/Torr Cottage in Centerport and at Heckscher Park in Huntington-accessible via the free Bloomberg Connects App. These self-guided audio tours highlight the lives of modernist artists Arthur Dove and Helen Torr, local history, and natural soundscapes. New tactile signage and a sculpture inspired by Torr enhance the experience. PEACE Out Professional Learning Community workshops facilitate instructional strategies through collegial conversations, content-based support materials, and collaborative curriculum planning to expand instructional practices. Educators collaborate with community partners through activities designed to improve pedagogical skills, build core knowledge, and generate instructional ideas that may be implemented through delivery of content in the classroom.

62. First-Year Superintendents - Workshop #1

Program: Superintendents

Dates: 9/9/2025

ESBOCES/SCSSA New Superintendents' Workshop Program

63. PEACE: Lunch & Learn - Teaching Artist Workshop

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: PEACE Participants, & PEACE alumni

Dates: 9/15/2025

Join us for a hands-on Lunch & Learn workshop to prepare your project descriptions for inclusion in the BOCES Arts-in-Education (AIE) catalog. Your projects will become part of a new, evergreen PAC PEACE listing-giving you the opportunity to partner with schools across the region through performances, workshops, residencies, and more. PEACE Out Professional Learning Community workshops facilitate instructional strategies through collegial conversations, content-based support materials, and collaborative curriculum planning to expand instructional practices. Educators collaborate with community partners through activities designed to improve pedagogical skills, build core knowledge, and generate instructional ideas that may be implemented through delivery of content in the classroom.

64. NYSCAME Suffolk- Revitalize & Reconnect: Resetting Mindset and Reigniting Motivation for teachers with Allison Noelle Megherian

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: Music Teachers, History Teachers, Arts Administrators

Dates: 9/16/2025

This professional development workshop is designed to support teachers in renewing their energy, motivation, and resilience for the school year. Through a combination of mindset resets through music, motivational strategies, sound healing practices, and nervous system regulation techniques, educators will leave feeling empowered and equipped to maintain their passion for teaching while managing the stresses of the profession.

65. ESBOCES Regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional Learning Community

Program: DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)

Audience: DEI CoSer District Regional Administrators and/or lead Educators

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 5/20/2026

The purpose of this Professional Learning Community is to bring collective knowledge and resources around best practices to support diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives by creating a supportive network to ensure sustainable system and structure shifts.

Overview:

  • Participate in new learning, sharing of ideas, and collaborating on equity initiatives to support individual district needs

  • Create a catalog and guide for best practices for implementation

  • Provide a network of support for sustainability

  • Build dialogue around equity focused systems
  • Participant expectations:

  • Meet monthly (September-May)

  • Share any new learning with the group (i.e. workshops, readings, conferences, policies)

  • Bring problems of practice to discuss

  • Participate collaboratively to develop solutions
  • These are live online sessions, all participants are asked to be in a stationary area with video and audio functions on their device. If any additional accommodations are needed for participants, please email the facilitator at esbocesdei@esboces.org.

    NOTE:This PLC is not a workshop, it is intended for those that have a basic understanding of DEI and are leading equity initiatives within their districts.

    66. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) September

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE participants

    Dates: 9/17/2025

    Return to school & individual plans Schedule individual meetings/mentor groups for October PEACE Critical Community of Practice sessions facilitate instructional strategies through collegial conversations, content-based support materials, and collaborative curriculum planning to expand instructional practices. Educators collaborate with community partners through activities designed to improve pedagogical skills, build core knowledge, and generate instructional ideas that may be implemented through delivery of content in the classroom.

    67. Co-Teaching for Integrated ENL: Partnerships, Planning and Pedagogy PD Series - Cohort 1 (Regional)

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Audience: All co-teaching partners of English Learners (ENL, GE/Content area teachers) should register and attend this 3-part series together

    Dates: 9/29/2025 to 10/28/2025

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    This interactive 3-part workshop series is targeted for pairs of co-teachers in integrated ENL classes. Each session will have a distinct focus: Session I: Cultivating a New Partnership; Session II: Differentiating and Scaffolding; Session III: Co-planning for the Integrated Classroom; Topics Include: Co-teaching Models; The cycle of co-teaching; Defining co-teacher roles; Research-based strategies; Understanding the expectations, and responding to the needs of all proficiency levels; Exploring and implementing the use of templates and strategies to initiate co-planning a unit of study. We recommend that co-teaching partners (ENL, GE/Content area teachers) register and attend this 3-part series together.

    CTLE/ELL: 9 hours total *This is a three-session series; participants must register for and attend all three sessions.

    Location: Western Suffolk BOCES Conference Center - 31 Lee Avenue, Wheatley Heights, NY

    Instructors: Dr. Erica Flores & Dr. Kelley Cordeiro

    68. Co-Teaching for Integrated ENL: Partnerships, Planning and Pedagogy PD Series - Cohort 1 (Westbury UFSD only)

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Audience: All co-teaching partners of English learners (ENL, GE/Content area teachers) should register and attend this 3-part series together.

    Dates: 9/29/2025 to 10/28/2025

    This interactive 3-part workshop series is targeted for pairs of co-teachers in integrated ENL classes. Each session will have a distinct focus: Session I: Cultivating a New Partnership; Session II: Differentiating and Scaffolding; Session III: Co-planning for the Integrated Classroom; Topics Include: Co-teaching Models; The cycle of co-teaching; Defining co-teacher roles; Research-based strategies; Understanding the expectations, and responding to the needs of all proficiency levels; Exploring and implementing the use of templates and strategies to initiate co-planning a unit of study. We recommend that all co-teaching partners of English learners (ENL, GE/Content area teachers) register and attend this 3-part series together.

    CTLE/ELL: 9 hours total *This is a three-session series; participants must register for and attend all three sessions. Location: Western Suffolk BOCES Conference Center -31 Lee Avenue, Wheatley Heights, NY

    Instructors: Dr. Erica Flores & Dr. Kelley Cordeiro

    69. NYSCAME Suffolk- But I already do that! Differentiated Instruction for the Music Teacher with Jennifer Triolo

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: Music Teachers, History Teachers, Arts Administrators

    Dates: 9/29/2025

    This professional development workshop is designed to support teachers in renewing their energy, motivation, and resilience for the school year. Through a combination of mindset resets through music, motivational strategies, sound healing practices, and nervous system regulation techniques, educators will leave feeling empowered and equipped to maintain their passion for teaching while managing the stresses of the profession.
    Resources Network (L.I.RBERN) Multilingual Learner Educator Collaborative represents a groundbreaking initiative that builds on the momentum from the recent NYSED Town Hall with Associate Commissioner Elisa Alvarez. This innovative program brings together select teacher leaders, primarily English as a New Language (ENL) educators, from across Long Island school districts.

    This collaborative approach recognizes that the most effective educational transformation happens when experienced educators come together to share expertise, develop resources, and create sustainable change in their communities.

    Collaborative Overview

    Schedule for L.I.RBERN ML Educator Collaborative

    71. Eastern Suffolk EdTech Coaches Learning Community (CLC Meetings)

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 10/1/2025 to 6/2/2026

    Get ready for an exciting return! The EdTech Coaches Learning Community (CLC) is back this year, with ESBOCES Educational Technology Coaches Nikki-Frink Martin, Christina Fordham, and Mia LaFata. The EdTech CLC will continue to unite Educational Technology Coaches (and similar support positions) for a continued journey of collaboration, innovation, and lively discussion. This is your chance to connect with fellow Ed Tech Coaches and ignite new ideas. Mark your calendars for the kickoff meeting on October 1, 2025, where we'll kick off the 2025-26 school year with a dynamic half-day event. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something transformative!

    72. PEACEout:
    • Musical concert; Black Violin, Full Circle Tour 2025

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE Participants

    Dates: 10/1/2025

    PEACE Out Professional Learning Community workshops facilitate instructional strategies through collegial conversations, content-based support materials, and collaborative curriculum planning to expand instructional practices. Educators collaborate with community partners through activities designed to improve pedagogical skills, build core knowledge, and generate instructional ideas that may be implemented through delivery of content in the classroom.

    73. School Business Officials' Meeting

    Program: Management Services

    Dates: 10/7/2025

    Eastern Suffolk BOCES will provide a platform for presenters and school business officials to meet, discuss, and share pertinent information related to school business.

    74. Second-Year Superintendents - Workshop #1

    Program: Superintendents

    Dates: 10/7/2025

    ESBOCES/SCSSA New Superintendents' Workshop Program

    75. NYSCAME Suffolk- Surviving AND Thriving: Success in the Initial Years with Nicole Davidson

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: Music Teachers, Fine Arts Administrators

    Dates: 10/7/2025

    Starting a career in teaching is hard, but not impossible! Learn how to navigate the ups and downs of the first years of teaching and how to lay the foundation for success as a professional throughout your career. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and ask questions in this interactive session!
    This professional development series is designed for educators to move beyond basic generative AI and integrate powerful tools to enhance their teaching. During the two hands-on sessions, participants will focus on transforming your workflow, from creating personalized curriculum to fostering student-led inquiry.
    Part 1 (October 8, 2025) - This session will focus on how educators can use Gemini as a versatile assistant. It covers practical applications such as drafting lesson plans, differentiating instruction, creating assessments, and streamlining administrative tasks to save time.
    Part 2 (October 23, 2025) - This session focuses on NotebookLM, showing how teachers can use it to create a curated learning environment. This part will show how students can act as researchers and critical thinkers by interacting with trusted sources, generating summaries, and using the tool for inquiry-based learning.

    ** You must attend both workshops. **

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

    77. Northwell Health - Trauma informed care and de-escalation skills

    Program: Community School Resources (CoSer 535) Mental Health

    Audience: Teachers, Administration, counselors, paraprofessionals, social workers, psychologists

    Dates: 10/9/2025

    This hands-on training will equip educators and school mental health staff with proven de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors in the school setting. Learn verbal and non-verbal strategies to diffuse tense situations, promote student safety, and create a more positive and supportive learning environment.
    Join the Office of Workforce Development and Science Education for an interactive workshop designed to let you experience our Exploration Labs field trip programs through the eyes of your students. Our instructors will guide you through engaging, NYSSLS-aligned activities that bring Brookhaven's science to life and highlight diverse STEM careers. You'll gain practical resources and insights to ensure your next field trip to Brookhaven Lab is truly impactful.

    79. Fourth- through Eleventh-Year Superintendents' Workshop

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 10/10/2025

    ESBOCES/SCSSA Superintendents' Roundtable Conversation #1

    80. AI Workshop Series for ELL Educators

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Dates: 10/14/2025 to 1/8/2026

    6 Sessions | 6 CTLE Credits | Full Attendance Required
    Transform your ELL teaching with AI tools and strategies. Learn to create differentiated materials, enhance instruction, and support learners at all proficiency levels.
    Time: 3:45-4:45 pm | Location: Zoom
    Dates: 10/14/25, 11/4/25, 11/20/25, 12/9/25, 12/18/25, 1/8/26

    Session Topics:
    1.AI Foundations for Educators - Understanding AI, privacy, and practical applications
    2.Claude AI & Prompt Writing - Master effective prompts for language instruction
    3.Diffit - Create accessible content across proficiency levels
    4.Magic School - Streamline lesson planning and assessments
    5.School AI & Canva - Visual design and culturally responsive materials
    6.NotebookLM - Transform existing materials into powerful learning tools

    What You'll Gain:


    •Practical AI tools for immediate classroom use


    •Efficient differentiated material creation


    •Streamlined lesson planning and assessment


    •Professional visual design skills


    •Ethical AI implementation strategies

    Requirements: Camera on, active participation, distraction-free environment. All six sessions required for CTLE credits.

    81. First-Year Superintendents' Check-In Meeting #3

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 10/15/2025

    ESBOCES/SCSSA New Superintendents' Workshop Series

    82. *** TITLE III CONSORTIUM MEMBERS ONLY*** Unlocking Mulitlingual Learners' Potential: A Book Study

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Audience: Title III ENL teachers

    Dates: 10/15/2025 to 12/3/2025

    Long Island RBERN is partnering with SupportEd to host a three-part virtual professional development series to provide educators with tools and strategies to meet the needs of multilingual learners. The sessions will be framed around and apply content from Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential:Strategies for Making Content Accessible, 2nd Edition. Co-author Meghan Gregoire-Smith will be conducting each session.

    Session 1: Scaffolding ContentInstruction for MLs
    Session 2: Fostering MLs' Oral Language Development and Content Understanding
    Session 3: Strategies for Building MLs' Academic Language

    83. ClearTrack - Query Lookup/Custom Reports

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 10/15/2025

    Learn to use and modify the customizable Query Lookup utilities (Demographics, Evaluations, Meetings, Services, Statistics). This class will also teach how to create and export custom queries.

    84. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) October

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE participants

    Dates: 10/15/2025

    Focus on SEL/CR-S with practical issues and tools PEACE Critical Community of Practice sessions facilitate instructional strategies through collegial conversations, content-based support materials, and collaborative curriculum planning to expand instructional practices. Educators collaborate with community partners through activities designed to improve pedagogical skills, build core knowledge, and generate instructional ideas that may be implemented through delivery of content in the classroom.

    85. Exploring the NYSSLS Chemistry Investigations Session 1: The Fast and the Furious - Evaporation and Intermolecular Forces Presented by Kathleen Dinota

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: High School Chemistry Teachers

    Dates: 10/16/2025

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    Session 1 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 (10/16/25 & 10/27/25) to have the opportunity to explore all three investigations, buteach is a separate registration. Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access digital tools during the session.

    86. eSchool - Administrative Assistant (In-Person)

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 10/16/2025

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    eSD Secretarial/Administrative Assistant Module

    • Navigating the system

    • Access student information from the student profile

    • View report cards, progress reports and transcripts

    • Utilize the Phone Journal

    • Exporting information to excel

    • Enrollment and attendance reports

    • Create and modify student groups

    • Accept incoming students and assign classes

    • Assign homerooms and counselors

    87. eSchool - Administrative Assistant (Remote)

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 10/16/2025

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    eSD Secretarial/Administrative Assistant Module




    • Navigating the system




    • Access student information from the student profile




    • View report cards, progress reports and transcripts




    • Utilize the Phone Journal




    • Exporting information to excel




    • Enrollment and attendance reports




    • Create and modify student groups




    • Accept incoming students and assign classes




    • Assign homerooms and counselors

    88. TeachTown - Professional Development (** NEW DATE **)

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 10/16/2025

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    Topics include: * An in-depth product overview highlighting the features and benefits of TeachTown's evidence-based curriculum * Using data to inform instruction * Strategic methods to partner with paraprofessionals * Using benchmarks to track student progress and align instructional goals with IEPs.

    89. A Deep Dive into NYSED Biology Investigations Session 2: Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance Presented by Glen Cochrane

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: Regents Biology Teachers and Science Leaders

    Dates: 10/17/2025

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    Session 2 will provide the participants with an opportunity to explore "Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance”. Participants will discover this three-part Investigation is both an assessment and a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about a real-world, authentic, phenomenon. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Life Science Biology Regents examination. Included will be:

    • Demonstration of how the investigations align with the NYSSLS;

    • How the investigations are an assessment of student learning;

    • A hands-on experience with the investigations;

    • An opportunity to collaborate on strategies for successful implementation *Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.

    90. District Data Coordinator Meeting

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 10/17/2025

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    District Data Coordinator Meeting - 10/17/25

    91. Infinite Campus - Attendance End User - In Person

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 10/20/2025

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    Learn how attendance works in Infinite Campus, including the processes of teacher attendance and how to edit, enter, and verify this information using the Classroom Monitor, Daily Attendance Feature and the Attendance Wizard. This course will also cover the Attendance letter wizard capabilities in Campus. Topics covered include: set up options, trigger criteria, available Campus fields, sub-reports, and saving & printing attendance letters. No fee for participating support districts. All other districts, please inquire for cost.

    92. Infinite Campus - Attendance End User - Remote

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 10/20/2025

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    Learn how attendance works in Infinite Campus, including the processes of teacher attendance and how to edit, enter, and verify this information using the Classroom Monitor, Daily Attendance Feature and the Attendance Wizard. This course will also cover the Attendance letter wizard capabilities in Campus. Topics covered include: set up options, trigger criteria, available Campus fields, sub-reports, and saving & printing attendance letters. No fee for participating support districts. All other districts, please inquire for cost.

    93. East End School Business Officials' Meeting

    Program: Management Services

    Dates: 10/21/2025

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    School Business Officials from the East End of Long Island meet and discuss various issues and share ideas

    94. i-Ready Fall User Meeting-10/21/2025

    Program: Third Party Assessment

    Dates: 10/21/2025

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    Agenda: Analyzing Data to Start Your Year Strong, Create an Action Plan to Support All Learners, What's New: i-Ready Pro, Digital Administration of Literacy Tasks and so much more! *Please bring a device and your i-Ready credentials to log in and explore your data.* Lunch will be provided by i-Ready.

    95. Frontline IEP - Listings & Selects Class

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 10/21/2025

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    A Listing is a query of the information & data that is stored in a student's document or record within the district's Frontline IEP database. These can be used for informational purposes to create checklists, or to be sure that your data is clean and uniform. Please feel free to bring ideas for listings and selects you may wish to create for your district.

    96. Northwell Health - Emotional Regulation for Elementary Students

    Program: Community School Resources (CoSer 535) Mental Health

    Audience: Teachers, Administration, counselors, paraprofessionals, social workers, psychologists

    Dates: 10/21/2025

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    This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of emotional regulation, a crucial life skill that affects a child's ability to manage their feelings and reactions in various situations. Learn practical strategies to help students identify what they are feeling, cope with big feelings like anger or sadness in healthy ways, and navigate friendships and challenges at school and home, fostering greater self-awareness and positive behavior.

    97. MS Regional Workshop-Make Storytelling Come Alive with Digital Tools

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 10/21/2025

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    In this workshop, we will explore what digital storytelling is and how creating digital stories can be used for fiction and non-fiction topics to assist in building language and writing skills while keeping students more engaged. Participants will be exposed to multiple tools for creating digital stories, including Canva, Google Slides, and PowerPoint.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, an Eastern Suffolk BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 5 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.

    98. NYSCAME Suffolk- Next-Level Advocacy: Championing Every Student in Your Ensemble with Megan Zarchy

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: Music Teachers, Fine Arts Administrators

    Dates: 10/21/2025

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    Do you know how to advocate effectively for all students in your ensembles? How do you REALLY take that advocacy to the next level? In this powerful and practical session, you'll hear from an orchestra teacher turned "special needs momma bear” who brings a unique dual perspective from both the podium and the parent chair. Together, we'll explore the real-world tools and strategies needed to advocate effectively - not just for your music program, but for every learner in your classroom.

    99. Liaison Meeting

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 10/22/2025

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    Dr. Dan Evans: Author, Trainer, former Chief Academic Officer "Growing Well-Rounded Students" The state's new Portrait of a Graduate approach will require schools to consider a variety of cross-disciplinary, integrated learning models. Participants will explore problem-based approaches as a reliable means for building student skills in things like creative and critical thinking and global citizenry. Effective lesson design requires two things: 1. Explicit content acquisition (knowledge and skills) and applied learning (getting our hands dirty). "It's All About the Questions” We must ensure that teachers and students have the tools and resources they need to tackle challenging tasks. This includes strong questioning strategies embedded into their instruction. Participants will focus on how to develop questions and questioning strategies that contribute to higher-order thinking and deeper understanding and learning. Participants will learn concepts and techniques that they can immediately implement during this interactive and engaging session.

    100. Hands-On with Required NYSSLS Physics Labs: Build, Explore, and Prepare for Implementation Session 2: Induction Junction Presented by Richard Slesinski

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: High School Physics Teachers

    Dates: 10/22/2025

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    Session 2: With the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) approaching, physics educators must prepare to meet new expectations for student investigation and lab-based performance tasks. This two-part workshop series is designed to empower high school physics teachers to confidently teach the three new required NYSSLS physics labs by experiencing them firsthand-as their students would-and by building the physical lab setups needed for effective implementation in their classrooms. By the end of this workshop series, participants will:
    • Construct the necessary props and equipment for the three new required NYSSLS physics labs.
    • Participate in each of the three new labs as students to deepen their understanding of the student experience.
    • Analyze the three labs through the lens of the NYSSLS three dimensions: Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs). **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.

    101. SLS Council Meeting

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 10/22/2025

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    Agenda will be sent to Council members prior to the meeting