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1. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) - June Cohort 2 orientation

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: PEACE Participants

Dates: 6/21/2023

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) June- Cohort 1 Final CCoP

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: PEACE Participants, partner educators and teaching artists, school building leaders, and district leaders.

Dates: 6/21/2023

Celebrating year one of PAC's PEACE Project Patchogue Arts Council's (PAC), PEACE (Partners in Education, Arts, & Community Empowerment) project empowers educators and cultural partners in Suffolk County middle and high schools to make more effective use of the arts for underrepresented students through College, Career, and Civic Readiness (CCCR) and Culturally Responsive-Sustaining education (CR-S). During the evening our first cohort participants will share their partnership projects and the impact these arts integration projects had on students in middle and high school classrooms. The impact of the arts on learning is well researched and proven to increase student learning, retention, and classroom experience. Please join us in celebrating the important work accomplished with the first cohort of this five-year project. Preparing for 2023-24 & Summer institute. 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. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) June- Summer Institute: Introduction to collaborative arts engagement

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: PEACE Participants

Dates: 6/27/2023 to 6/28/2023

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.

4. First-Year Superintendents

Program: Superintendents

Audience: Superintendents

Dates: 7/18/2023

Check-In Meeting No. 1

5. First-Year Superintendents

Program: Superintendents

Audience: Superintendents

Dates: 8/14/2023

Check-In Meeting No. 2

6. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) optional meeting for Questions and Answers

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: PEACE participants

Dates: 8/30/2023

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

7. New Superintendents Workshop Series

Program: Superintendents

Audience: Superintendents

Dates: 9/18/2023

First-Year Superintendents' Workshop #1
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.

9. PEACE Out #1 September- CEED- Center for Environmental Education & Discovery

Program: Arts-in-Education Program

Audience: PEACE Participants

Dates: 9/27/2023

The Center for Environmental Education & Discovery, or CEED's mission is to connect our community to nature and science with creative use of discovery, art and education. CEED serves children, youth and adults through public nature programs and events, school and community-based environmental education, conservation projects, live animal ambassadors 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.

10. ESBOCES Regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Professional Learning Community

Program: DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity)

Audience: DEI CoSer District Liaisons

Dates: 10/4/2023 to 6/5/2024

The purpose of this Professional Learning Community is to bring collective knowledge and resources around best practices to support diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives and 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

  • To support individual district needs

  • Create a catalog and guide for best practices for implementation

  • Provide a network of support for sustainability
  • Participant expectations:

  • Meet monthly

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

  • Bring problems of practice to discuss

  • Participate in collaborative methods to develop solutions
  • These are live online workshop 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.

    11. New Superintendents Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 10/6/2023

    First-Year Superintendents' Check-In Meeting #3

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

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 10/12/2023 to 5/14/2024

    Join Educational Technology Coaches Nikki Frink-Martin, Christina Fordham, and Mia LaFata for a region-wide initiative intended to create a space for Ed-Tech Coaches (and similar support positions) to collaborate, debate, and innovate. The EdTech Coaches Learning Community (CLC) will begin with its annual half-day kickoff meeting on October 12th. These meetings will include district spotlights, guest speakers, and breakout sessions for discussion, all surrounding topics and agenda items relevant to the EdTech coach position.

    13. WEB-BASED Initial Training for NEW Evaluators of Teachers Online Training and Off-line Learning Facilitated by Emma Klimek

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: New Evaluators of Teachers (Initial Training)

    Dates: 10/18/2023

    Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! 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 teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online. It is a self-paced course with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will as participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. 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. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability TRAINING PERIOD: December 4, 2023 - January 26, 2024** **ALL MODULES MUST BE COMPLETED BY JANUARY 26TH**

    14. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) October- Focus on EDI/CR-S & microaggressions

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE Participants

    Dates: 10/18/2023

    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.

    15. New Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 10/23/2023

    Second-Year Superintendents' Workshop #1

    16. Superintendents' Round Table Conversation #1

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 11/3/2023

    Fourth- through Ninth-Year Superintendents' Roundtable
    Workshop #1
    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
    The Walt Whitman Birthplace, a New York Historic Site, is dedicated to preserving the poet's legacy with educational programs about his life and work, celebrating inclusivity and inspiring creativity. 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. https://link.zixcentral.com/u/7df8ffd5/TlGUDCUK7hG-h9cvh3soMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waltwhitman.org

    20. New Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Dates: 11/20/2023

    First-Year Superintendents' Workshop - Check-In Meeting #4

    21. Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Dates: 12/4/2023

    First-Year Superintendents' Workshop #2 - December 4, 2023

    22. New Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Dates: 12/5/2023

    Second-Year Superintendents' Workshop #2 - December 5, 2023

    23. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) December- Focus on CCCR and preparing to start projects

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE Participants

    Dates: 12/20/2023

    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

    24. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) January - Engagement with projects - Documenting our practices

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE Participants

    Dates: 1/17/2024

    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

    25. Collegial Circle Workgroup - AI in Education Sandbox Sessions & Refresher

    Program: Regional Information Center

    Dates: 1/26/2024 to 5/21/2024

    This is a follow up to the Collegial Circle Workgroup: AI in Education that was hosted this past fall 2023. The Sandbox Sessions are hosted monthly and are intended for participants to take time to experience AI applications, share feedback, and learn about other AI tools that might be of interest. Eastern Suffolk BOCES Model Schools Educational Technology Specialists will begin each session with a few AI applications with which we can engage. Upon entrance to the Sandbox Session, everyone is asked to be prepared to share one AI application associated with that session's topic to expand our AI toolbox for that session.

    26. New Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 1/26/2024

    First-Year Superintendents' Workshop #3 - "Developing the All-Important Working Relationship with Your Elected Officials"

    27. WEB-BASED Initial Training for NEW Evaluators of Teachers Online Training and Off-line Learning Facilitated by Emma Klimek

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: New Evaluators of Teachers (Initial Training)

    Dates: 2/1/2024 to 6/1/2024

    Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! 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 teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online. It is a self-paced course with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will as participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. 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. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability Must complete all work by June 14th

    28. New Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 2/2/2024

    Third-Year Superintendents' Workshop #2 - Maker Space for Superintendents - Developing an Annual "To Do" List, Reviewing the Board Operating Procedures Manual, Goal Setting, and Superintendent Evaluation Model

    29. New Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 2/5/2024

    Second-Year Superintendents' Workshop #3 - "School Finances - Part II"

    30. New Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 2/6/2024

    First-Year Superintendents' Workshop - Check-In Meeting #5

    31. PEACE out- Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE participants

    Dates: 2/12/2024

    Join us for a special screening of the PBS Series "Art in the Twenty-First Century," Season 11 at the Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center. About Art21 - Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought- provoking and sophisticated content about contemporary art-a preeminent resource for learning first-hand from the artists of our time. Art21's mission is to inspire a more creative world through the works and words of contemporary artists. As a nonprofit organization, Art21 provides unparalleled access to artists' voices, using the power of digital media to introduce diverse audiences around the world to contemporary art and artists. For more than two decades, Art21 has changed the paradigm for teaching and learning about the creative process. About The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center - The Plaza's mission is to celebrate the power and magic of film as an art form and as a medium for multicultural exchange and social responsibility by: 1)Screening quality mainstream, independent, foreign films, and operas and plays captured live from world stages, 2)Presenting series and festivals with guest speakers 3)Offering field trips, classes, and workshops in filmmaking and animation and 4)Contributing to the economic and cultural development of the community 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.
    This self-paced course serves to develop participants' understanding of the who, what, why, and where of the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework. Participants will explore the meaning of culture and its implications for teaching and learning and reflect on your strengths in the implementation of culturally responsive teaching practices while earning a certificate for six hours of CTLE upon course completion. In this online, asynchronous (self-paced) course, you will: Read 6 topic briefs; Discuss why the framework is important to student success; Learn and apply the guiding principles; And Explore additional resources. This self-paced course includes: Engaging EdPuzzle presentations; Interactive questions, activities, and opportunities for reflection; Tools and resources for supporting implementation of the CR-SE Framework; And Access to Canvas. *You will have 8-weeks to complete the course and will receive an invitation to the Canvas Course 24-hours prior to the start date*
    E STEAM is the signature learning philosophy behind SEA of Visibility Integrated Arts Education. An emphasis on empathy, emotion identification and inclusion of socio-emotional learning to enhance existing STEAM programs and introduce new, holistic interdisciplinary STEAM programs. We train teachers to bolster the self-esteem of students to heighten motivation-crucial to more long-term success, especially if there is a "special needs” "problem” labeled with a student. There will be warm-up exercises, sample lessons, materials, and resources supplied with each session. PEACE 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.

    34. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) February- Engagement with projects - Focus on EDI/CR-S

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE Participants

    Dates: 2/28/2024

    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

    35. East End School Business Officials' Meeting

    Program: Management Services

    Dates: 3/12/2024

    School Business Officials from the East end meet to discuss current issues and share ideas.

    36. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) March- Engagement with projects - Focus on SEL/CR-S

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE Participants

    Dates: 3/13/2024

    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

    37. Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 3/18/2024

    First-Year Superintendents' Workshop #4 - "Working with the Media"

    38. 2024 NYSESLAT Speaking Administration & Scoring Training

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Audience: Qualified Personnel (Teachers and Administrators)

    Dates: 3/18/2024

    This is an online course for qualified personnel (teachers and administrators), who will be administering and scoring the 2024 NYSESLAT Speaking Subtest or providing turnkey training to qualified personnel.

    Important Information: Please note this is a turnkey training course on the process of administration and scoring, and it does not qualify participants to score the operational 2024 NYSESLAT. In order to be qualified to administer and score the 2024 NYSESLAT, all qualified personnel must also complete the speaking scoring calibration in district, using the secure scoring materials that the district receives for the 2024 NYSESLAT operational assessment.

    After registering on MyLearningPlan and once the course begins, participants will receive an email within two work days with instructions for accessing the course. Registration will close on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Participants have the option to take this course with or without CTLE credit.

    CTLE CREDIT OPTION
    In order to receive 2 CTLE credits for this course participants must complete all of the following:
    Complete each of the online modules listed below.
    Score at least 80% on the quiz.
    Attend the one-hour live Q&A session via Zoom.

    Participants who do not need CTLE credits may register for the course and complete the asynchronous online modules only.

    COURSE INFORMATION
    Online Learning Modules:
    NYSESLAT Overview & Introduction (Asynchronous)
    Speaking Administration and Scoring (Asynchronous)
    Q&A Session (via Zoom) Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Course Duration: The asynchronous portion of this course will be open from Monday, March 18, 2024 to Thursday, April 11, 2024. The synchronous portion of this course will be a Q&A live session via Zoom on Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    39. PEACE out: The Parrish Art Museum

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE Participants

    Dates: 3/23/2024

    New
    The Parrish Art Museum is a place to discover and connect with artists and art with a focus on the rich creative legacy of the East End and its global impact on the art world. Inspired by the natural setting and historical artistic community of Long Island's East End, the Parrish Art Museum celebrates its legacy through a distinctive contemporary lens and socially conscious global context. The Parrish illuminates the creative process and how art, architecture, and design transform our experiences and our communities, and how we relate to the world. Access to relevant cultural engagement, artistic inspiration, a natural environment, and architectural ingenuity characterizes the museum experience as a unique destination for the region, the nation, and the world. Join us for a tour and school program! Space is limited to 20 participants. 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.
    This is an online course for qualified personnel (teachers and administrators), who will be administering and scoring the 2024 NYSESLAT Writing Subtest or providing turnkey training to qualified personnel.

    Important Information: Please note this is a turnkey training course on the process of administration and scoring, and it does not qualify participants to score the operational 2024 NYSESLAT. In order to be qualified to administer and score the 2024 NYSESLAT, all qualified personnel must also complete the writing scoring calibration in district, using the secure scoring materials that the district receives for the 2024 NYSESLAT operational assessment.

    After registering on MyLearningPlan and once the course begins, participants will receive an email within two work days with instructions for accessing the course. Registration will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Participants have the option to take this course with or without CTLE credit.

    CTLE CREDIT OPTION
    In order to receive 3 CTLE credits for this course participants must complete all of the following:
    Complete each of the online modules listed below.
    Score at least 80% on the quiz.
    Attend the one-hour live Q&A session via Zoom.

    Participants who do not need CTLE credits may register for the course and complete the asynchronous online modules only.

    COURSE INFORMATION
    Online Learning Modules:
    NYSESLAT Overview & Introduction (Asynchronous)
    Kindergarten Writing Administration and Scoring (Asynchronous)
    Grades 1-12 Writing Administration and Scoring (Asynchronous)
    Q&A Session (via Zoom) on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Course Duration: The asynchronous portion of this course will be open from Monday, March 25, 2024 to Thursday, May 9, 2024. The synchronous portion of this course will be a Q&A live session via Zoom on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Session 2 is dedicated to identifying learning styles, markers of diagnoses and challenges without an IEP. PEACE 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. Presenter: Anu Annam | Teaching Artist and Executive Director of SEA of Visibility - https://link.zixcentral.com/u/4956da70/lO9Ryefi7hGSZ2uCBm1nPA?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seaofvisibility.com%2F Link to Workshop: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81953391402?pwd=dDJDZFp1WE9tNUIvT1ZDNTl6aUlYQT09

    42. Roosevelt UFSD-Curriculum Audits with an Equity Lens Pt. II: Norming Process (Overview Only)

    Program: DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity)

    Audience: Roosevelt UFSD School District Leaders and School Building Leaders, Teacher Leaders

    Dates: 3/27/2024

    Curriculum Audits with and Equity Lens Pt. II: Norming Process (overview only) will focus on supporting stakeholders using the CR-S Education Framework as a guiding tool for curriculum reflection and growth.

    This workshop will consist of the following features:

    1. Reflection of "Our Why” and a review of types of "Curriculum Audits”

    2. The What:

  • What is the NYU Scorecard?
  • An overview of the 3 sections of the NYU Scorecard tool- focusing on the diversity and representation sections
  • 3. The How: How to start the curriculum scoring process:

  • CR-SE Scoring Google form
  • NYU Scorecard Google Form
  • Materials/Curriculum samples
  • Questions and Comments
  • 4. Sample norming process

    5. Next Steps and Closing

    43. LILIE ONLINE: Asset-Based Instruction to Empower Students

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/1/2024 to 4/28/2024

    Starting Soon
    This course will focus on how we can empower all students to be successful both academi¬cally and socially within the learning community and what we can do as a teacher and facilitator to foster a brave learning environment that supports students to utilize their own assets, knowledge and abilities to take a role in their own learning and success. Further, we will explore ways we can encourage families to support students and integrate their own assets and perspectives into the learning environment and to create a stronger home, school and community con¬nection. We will see a shift of mindset in focusing on student struggle but rather their personal strengths, abilities and knowledge. Additionally, specific strat¬egies teachers can incorporate into their classes will be explored as well as methods to support culturally responsive instruction for empowering students to overcome various academic obstacles.

    *This LILIE workshop will run from the 12th of June through the 11th of July. Once registered you will receive an email from LILIE with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to enrolling regarding the granting of in-service credit for LILIE courses. If you do not receive an email from LILIE with login instructions at the start of the course please contact questions@lilie.com. Payment must be made prior to the course date. Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools.

    44. LILIE ONLINE: Building Productive and Enduring Educational Partnerships

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/1/2024 to 4/28/2024

    Starting Soon
    Educational partnerships take form when stakeholders come together for the sake of enhancing the good of the school and for improving student outcomes. Partners include students, educators, parents, community members, and others who have an interest in promoting lifelong learning. This course will examine the specifics of how educators can forge ahead with building productive and enduring partnerships that will serve to benefit their students now and in the future. This course will explore research-based rationales for building partnerships and it will analyze best practices for creating and sustaining bonds with various educational partners. Further, participants will discuss how to appropriately integrate critical consciousness with their students, adopting the mindset, and to have that dialogue within the classroom. Additionally, student grouping, instructional practices, etc., regarding cultural responsiveness will be discussed as well. Participants will learn how to develop strategies and action plans that engage all partners in collaborative efforts that help students achieve their full potential now and in their lives. Participants will create and implement more equitable practices for students in their classrooms, in particular those who have been historically underserved and marginalized.

    *Most LILIE workshops run from the 1st of the month through the 28th of the month. Once registered you will receive an email from LILIE with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to enrolling regarding the granting of in-service credit for LILIE courses. If you do not receive an email from LILIE with login instructions at the start of the course please contact questions@lilie.com. Payment must be made prior to the course date. Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742 Attention: Model Schools.

    45. LILIE ONLINE: Instructional Needs of Neurodiverse Students

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/1/2024 to 4/28/2024

    Starting Soon
    In embracing such unique attributes as the learning styles, cultures, and family dynamics of students. An exciting and new horizon is the undeniable benefits of also understanding and adapting to students' neurodiversity, a skill all teachers must embrace and flourish. Neurodiversity includes, but may not be limited to, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Teachers' expertise in understanding how such neurodiversity impacts learning and development of the student can surely ensure a positive environment in which all can thrive in the classroom. This course will focus on the characteristics of the various neurodiversities, strategies for each that can be used to teach and progress students, the benefits of such strategies and exercises for both the neurodiverse and neurotypical students as well as information and discussions on how to support the parents of such students.

    *Most LILIE workshops run from the 1st of the month through the 28th of the month. Once registered you will receive an email from LILIE with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to enrolling regarding the granting of in-service credit for LILIE courses. If you do not receive an email from LILIE with login instructions at the start of the course please contact questions@lilie.com. Payment must be made prior to the course date. Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742 Attention: Model Schools.

    46. LILIE ONLINE: Literacy-A Fundamental Human Right

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/1/2024 to 4/28/2024

    Starting Soon
    95% of students CAN learn to read when provided with structured literacy instruction based on the body of knowledge known as the "science of reading.” How can educators turn research into practice to ensure that all learners are given the instruction they deserve and make the progress they are capable of? This course will provide educators with an introduction to the knowledge and tools necessary to make decisions regarding what is working in current literacy instruction and what will need work, in order to provide equitable literacy instruction for all. Educators will gain knowledge of how to assess foundational literacy skills, and plan instruction to prevent reading difficulty and intervene appropriately when students struggle. Literacy is a fundamental civil right, and this course will empower teachers to accelerate student growth by utilizing evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes. Part II of this course will delve more deeply into evidence-based approaches for language comprehension,fluency and writing.

    *Most LILIE workshops run from the 1st of the month through the 28th of the month. Once registered you will receive an email from LILIE with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to enrolling regarding the granting of in-service credit for LILIE courses. If you do not receive an email from LILIE with login instructions at the start of the course please contact questions@lilie.com. Payment must be made prior to the course date. Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742/Attention: Model Schools.

    47. LILIE ONLINE: Managing the Culturally Responsive Classroom

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/1/2024 to 4/28/2024

    Starting Soon
    In this course participants will be introduced to the concept and theory of Cultural Responsiveness and how it can be applied to classroom instruction and daily interactions with students, classroom environment, and parents and within the community. The focus of this course will be on how to infuse the mindset of cultural responsiveness within our classroom communities and interactions with students in order to maximize our daily instructional practices for overall student success. The key components will be introduced, discussed and implemented within a variety of instructional techniques and daily classroom interactions. Being able to engage diverse student population has a strong and direct effect on student development and varied tolerance. As the classroom teacher and facilitator we have the responsibility to create a classroom environment along with lesson design that engages students from multiple backgrounds and interests so that we are reaching as many students as possible and integrating topics and language that is of interest to them and that they are also able to relate to personally-it is increasing important for us to make students aware of the world around them and how they can relate what they are learning to real-life experiences. This course will also train participants to teach all students to understand and promote diversity.

    *Most LILIE workshops run from the 1st of the month through the 28th of the month. Once registered you will receive an email from LILIE with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to enrolling regarding the granting of in-service credit for LILIE courses. If you do not receive an email from LILIE with login instructions at the start of the course please contact questions@lilie.com. Payment must be made prior to the course date. Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742 Attention: Model Schools.

    48. LILIE ONLINE: Reading Strategies for All Teachers

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/1/2024 to 4/28/2024

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    The rigors of the Common Core and now the Next Generation Learning Standards have impacted all teachers regardless of subject area, and one of the most integral parts of this educational overhaul is the undeniable move forward and upward with improving reading abilities and comprehension skills across all areas. Teachers that want to improve and inspire students to be successful readers will benefit from this course. Designed to meet the needs of the teacher by examining the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Learning Standards to ensure understanding of the changes that will directly impact instruction, access resources that highlight instructional strategies and ways to select appropriate texts to address the theories and ideas of critical consciousness and cultural responsiveness and how to teach students to use language of critique, allow time for the creation of activities that reflect the needs of a 21st Century learner, the qualities of highly effective reading instruction, choice activities that reflect participants' needs based on the diversity of their own student populations, and formative and summative assessments that are based upon key instructional strategies and tools that should be taught and modeled for students.

    *Most LILIE workshops run from the 1st of the month through the 28th of the month. Once registered you will receive an email from LILIE with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to enrolling regarding the granting of in-service credit for LILIE courses. If you do not receive an email from LILIE with login instructions at the start of the course please contact questions@lilie.com. Payment must be made prior to the course date. Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742 /Attention: Model Schools.

    49. LILIE ONLINE: Strength through SEL

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/1/2024 to 4/28/2024

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    This course will empower educators to successfully address the important task of cultivating empathy and social harmony in K-12 classrooms as a means to improve equity within their schools for all learners, including student populations that have been historically underserved and marginalized. Discussion and assignments incorporate strategies that can be used to foster acceptance and understanding for diverse individuals and promote social-emotional learning (SEL). Designed as a sort of "think tank,” educators will brainstorm and share various SEL activities in the following environments: classroom, remote learning, school, and home and community, so that by the end of the course, educators have access to dozens of turnkey ideas that they can implement the very next day with their students. This course is also beneficial to all educators that work in the school, not just the traditional classroom, but counselors, psychologists, and those working within the small group and/or alternative settings.

    *Most LILIE workshops run from the 1st of the month through the 28th of the month. Once registered you will receive an email from LILIE with further instructions, login information and course requirements. Please check with your district prior to enrolling regarding the granting of in-service credit for LILIE courses. If you do not receive an email from LILIE with login instructions at the start of the course please contact questions@lilie.com. Payment must be made prior to the course date. Please remit payment to: ESBOCES, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742 /Attention: Model Schools.

    50. Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Business Officials' Meeting

    Program: Management Services

    Dates: 4/2/2024

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    School Business Officials from various Long Island school districts meet to share ideas and discuss current school business issues.

    51. Rigorous Curriculum Design - Kyra Donovan, Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

    Program: Curriculum Development Service

    Audience: Administrators Leading Curriculum Writing Teams AND their Team Members

    Dates: 4/2/2024 to 5/22/2024

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    Join us for a curriculum writing institute which will focus on Rigorous Curriculum Design. Learn about best practices and strategies that are used to design a cohesive and comprehensive curriculum that intentionally aligns standards, instruction, and assessment. Day three will be offered at no cost only to those who attend days one and two.

    Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Day 1:

    • Prioritizing the standards essential to student success

    • Assigning standards and naming units of study

    • Creating a pacing calendar

    • Customizing the unit planning organizer to reflect your school or district's current language
    Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Day 2:

    • Unwrapping Priority Standards

    • Essential Questions/Big Ideas

    • Post- and Pre-assessments aligned to Priority Standards

    • Performance Tasks: a learning progression aligned to Priority

    • Standards and the task

    • Scoring guides aligned to the task and the Priority Standards
    Monday, September 23, 2024 Day 3 (facilitated by Dr. Krystle Hernandez-Barnett; Registration information will be sent to participants after Day 2 is complete.)

    • Time to reflect and share best practices

    • Strategies for Curriculum reflection and adjustments during the school year

    • Breakout groups for planning next phase in curriculum development

    52. Full Service Scoring 2023-24 Packaging & Delivery Workshop for NYS 3-8 ELA Assessments

    Program: School Data Bank Services

    Audience: Staff members involved with the packaging and delivery of booklets for NYS 3-8 Assessments

    Dates: 4/2/2024

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    Description: The goal of this ELA workshop is to review procedures necessary to ensure accurate and complete submission of paper Constructed Response Answer Booklets used in the administration of the NYS 3-8 Assessments. Agenda Topics: Subject specific review of booklet testing materials Review of procedure for packing boxes How to register your boxes on OSC World Delivery procedures Review of intake day procedures for Full Service Scoring districts

    53. New ENL Teachers' Network for ELL Success #3

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Dates: 4/2/2024

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    "New ENL Teachers Network for ELL Success" is a networking session for new ENL teachers in their first 1-3 year(s) of teaching, providing a supportive environment to connect, share experiences, and address the unique challenges and rewards of teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Participants will explore topics of interest to them, such as regulations, effective teaching methods, and incorporating AI tools. They will engage in professional discourse to enhance their capacity and effectiveness in serving ELLs. This session aims to foster camaraderie, confidence, and competence among new ENL teachers, ultimately improving the success of ELLs in the region. Please register by April 1st at 12 noon.

    Zoom Information: Approximately one work day before the workshop, a Zoom registration email will be sent to MyLearningPlan (MLP) registrants. Click the link and register (using your MLP name and email). You should then receive a second email with the Zoom link and button.

    54. Live Online-APPR RECERTIFICATION FOR PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER EVALUATORS Presented by Dr. Anne Rullan

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: Previously Certified Principal and Teacher Evaluators

    Dates: 4/3/2024

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    As per the regulations, teacher and principal evaluators are to be re-certified each year. The re-certification workshops for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on APPR regulations during the transition period. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences.

    55. 7th Annual Long Island Model Schools Forum

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/3/2024

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    Join us for the 7th Annual Long Island Models Schools Forum. Districts will be sharing how they are approaching Artificial Intelligence in their schools. Registration is required.

    EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES - Three Village Central School District AI Integration Framework Join Executive Director Deidre Rubenstrunk and Educational Technology Coaches Andrew Weik & Jeanine Lombardo in a conversation about the structure of artificial intelligence integration in Three Village Central School District. This talk will cover the development of district AI policies, professional development approach, and creating an AI culture. PRESENTER: Deidre Rubenstruck, Director of Instructional Technology & STREAM, Three Village Schools

    NASSAU BOCES - Generative AI in Education: Where Are We Now? OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are leading a fast-growing pack of new generative artificial intelligence services capable of human-like conversation, and creating new text, images, videos, code snippets, and more from text-based input or prompts. This technology, which once may have seemed like science fiction, is rapidly finding its way into schools with teacher and student-facing offerings. This session will provide a brief recap of where generative AI is now, what it is (and isn't!), Hempstead's journey with SkilStruck AI, and ways we can educate our students and staff on safe and responsible AI use. PRESENTER: Dr. Ryan Fisk, Director of Instructional Technology at Hempstead Public Schools

    WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES - District-wide Stance on Using AI The Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation at Lindenhurst, Jennifer Freedman, will share about the conversations the district is having with their teachers. How teachers can utilize AI as a tool, and how it can be used in the classroom. PRESENTER: Jennifer Freedman, Director of Instructional Technology & Innovation, Lindenhurst Union Free School District

    750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville NY 11742

    56. OPALS User's Group Meeting

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 4/3/2024

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    TBA
    This webinar is designed to assist educators to confidently navigate the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. During our time together we will discuss: AI concepts, techniques and tools while highlighting specific Office 365 features and applications to enhance teaching and learning experiences in the classroom. Participants will leave this workshop having a better understanding of AI can support personalized learning, automate daily tasks, and provide insights for data-driven decision making. Participants attending this training will discover ways to integrate a variety of AI tools into their teaching. Hands-on time to explore these tools as well as collaborative discussion surrounding AI and best practices will take place.

    *PLEASE NOTE - It would be beneficial to have access to an Office 365 account to participate with using these features that will be shown/discussed*

    Participants will receive an email confirmation with a link to join prior to the workshop.

    58. eSchool Data Clean Up (In-Person)

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 4/4/2024

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    eSD Data Clean up
    • Identify potential data problems
    • View reports that are helpful for data clean up
    • Review permissions assigned to staff

    59. eSchool Data Clean Up (Remote)

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 4/4/2024

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    eSD Data Clean up
    • Identify potential data problems
    • View reports that are helpful for data clean up
    • Review permissions assigned to staff

    60. PEACE out #7 April -EVERGREEN - SEMPREVERDE - SIEMPREVERDE - SEMPERVIRENT - A Multilingual Performance by Incanto

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE participants

    Dates: 4/4/2024

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    This Professional Learning experience offers educators the opportunity to view the show and engage with the presenters through a Q&A session. "EVERGREEN" is a dedicated endeavor that tackles two pressing global concerns: the environment and recycling. This production can be aptly characterized as a blend of scientific exploration and environmental awareness. Within the framework of the show, students are immersed in songs delivered in English, Italian, French, and Spanish, all thoughtfully composed to enhance language acquisition and cultivate an appreciation for diverse cultures. This aspect makes it an invaluable resource for educators, enabling them to seamlessly integrate this edu-musical into their curriculum. This theatrical field trip offers a highly recommended experience suitable for the world language departments, science departments, and music and performing arts departments. 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.

    61. Follett user's Group Meeting

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 4/4/2024

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    TBA

    62. New to the NYSESLAT - Writing: An Informational Session #1

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Audience: Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 4/4/2024

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    This online informational session is for teachers and administrators who are new to administering the New York State English as Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) or have very little experience. Participants will review the most recent publicly available NYSESLAT School Administrator's Manual as well as selected Test Samplers and Directions for Administration (for the Test Samplers), with a focus on the Writing subtest. By engaging in role-playing scenarios, participants will better understand compliance with New York State Education Department Commissioner's Regulations Part 154 (CR Part 154) and how to effectively administer the writing subtest (as part of the listening, reading, and writing component) of the Spring 2024 NYSESLAT. Please register by April 3rd at 12 noon.

    This session may be taken in conjunction with the 2024 NYSESLAT Writing Administration & Scoring Training.

    Zoom Information: Approximately one work day before the workshop, a Zoom registration email will be sent to MyLearningPlan (MLP) registrants. Click the link and register (using your MLP name and email). You should then receive a second email with the Zoom link and button.

    63. New to the NYSESLAT - Writing: An Informational Session #2

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Audience: Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 4/4/2024

    ClosedNewStarting Soon
    This online informational session is for teachers and administrators who are new to administering the New York State English as Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) or have very little experience. Participants will review the most recent publicly available NYSESLAT School Administrator's Manual as well as selected Test Samplers and Directions for Administration (for the Test Samplers), with a focus on the Writing subtest. By engaging in role-playing scenarios, participants will better understand compliance with New York State Education Department Commissioner's Regulations Part 154 (CR Part 154) and how to effectively administer the writing subtest (as part of the listening, reading, and writing component) of the Spring 2024 NYSESLAT. Please register by April 3rd at 12 noon.

    This session may be taken in conjunction with the 2024 NYSESLAT Writing Administration & Scoring Training.

    Zoom Information: Approximately one work day before the workshop, a Zoom registration email will be sent to MyLearningPlan (MLP) registrants. Click the link and register (using your MLP name and email). You should then receive a second email with the Zoom link and button.

    64. Empower Your Multilingual Students- Refine Your Teaching Practices Presented by Lizette Roman

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: Grades 3-8 ELL and MLL Teachers

    Dates: 4/5/2024


    • Unlock New York State Education Department's newly developed Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education Framework by gaining a fully comprehensive & research based trainning. Learning outcomes include but are not limited to the following: o Affirm diverse identities o Foster positive academic outcomes such as enabling students to excel academically by refining their abilities in participating in higher-level Academic Discussions. o Exploring the neuroscience of learning with a specific focus on underrepresented student populations.
    • Dive deep into utilizing the Next Generation Standards for MLL students and unfolding the Advanced Literacy Topic Briefs produced for NYSED by Nonie K. Lesaux, Ph.D. from Harvard University & Emily Phillips Galloway, Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University. o Teachers will learn how to plan for and guide students in creating Language Production Projects for Project Based Learning
    • Unveiling how to incorporate the Newly released NY Department of Education's Academic Language Demands during lesson planning. o This will help teachers design instructional scaffolds by modality to achieve standards-based language learning targets.

    65. New Superintendents' Workshop Series

    Program: Superintendents

    Audience: Superintendents

    Dates: 4/5/2024

    New
    First-Year Superintendents' Workshop - Check-In Meeting #6

    66. Restorative Circles to Build Communities and Comfortable Learners Presented by Linda Sommer

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: Middle School Teachers

    Dates: 4/5/2024

    Restorative Circles help students build emotional skills, practice empathy, show the importance of communication and help to build strong relationships. This foundation will lead to mutual respect allowing for comfortable learners who are willing to take risks academically and socially. Ideally, negative behaviors will decrease, and more focus can remain on content and learning.

    67. Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education for Haitian Students - Part 2

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Audience: Teachers, Counselors, School and District Leaders, Administrators, Parent Coordinators, and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)

    Dates: 4/8/2024

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    Long Island RBERN and NYS Statewide Language RBERN at NYU | Steinhardt present Part 2 of an insightful session on effective Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education for Haitian students. In this second session, we will continue the conversation we started in February and focus on developing a greater understanding of the language, culture, and lives of Haitian students and families. We will explore strategies and resources that can best address the support needed for the students' academic achievement and success. Please register by April 8th at 1:00 p.m.

    Note: If you missed the first session in February, we recommend that you watch the recording for Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education for Haitian Students on the Long Island RBERN YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pqbB5kyQiM prior to attending this second session.

    Zoom Information: Approximately one work day before the workshop, a Zoom registration email will be sent to MyLearningPlan (MLP) registrants. Click the link and register (using your MLP name and email). You should then receive a second email with the Zoom link and button.

    A reminder email will also be sent on the day of the event.

    68. Artificial Intelligence (ENCORE) Presented by Andrea Kellman-Bryan

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: K-12 English and Social Studies Teachers and Directors/Chairs

    Dates: 4/8/2024 to 4/11/2024

    The Artificial Intelligence, CHAT GPT, arrived on our phones and laptops on November 30, 2022 creating a firestorm discussion around Artificial Intelligence in the humanities classrooms across the world. Of course, the initial response was often one of dismay as visions of academic dishonesty plagued English teachers far and wide. This two-part training is designed to initiate the conversation that we educators ride the wave of AI, and show our students what AI might not be able to do. Also, what can we do to decrease AI's hold on our students' minds, and in turn, invite them to a world AI wishes it could follow? Part 1 - Apri 8, 2024

    • Discuss the emergence of artificial intelligence

    • Note the growth of artificial intelligence

    • Observe specific ills of the tech

    • Acknowledge specific capabilities AI might hold Part 2 - April 11, 2024

    • Using the new CHAT GPT: Speaking to a Generative Pre-Trained Transformer

    • Transforming those AI shortcomings into pivotal ELA lessons

    • Re-thinking and re-creating the AI-Informed ELA classroom

    69. But I Don't Speak Spanish: Helping Our Spanish-Speaking Students (even though you don't speak Spanish) Presented by Amy Benjamin

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: Grades K-12 Educators of ELL

    Dates: 4/9/2024

    DATE: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 TIME: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm COST: $150 for subscribers / $199 for non-subscribers AUDIENCE: Grades K-12 Educators of ELL LOCATION: Instructional Support Center @ Sequoya, 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville REGISTER: http://webreg.esboces.org This workshop will demonstrate best practices to address the needs of English Language Learners in the general classroom. Topics will include:
    •the basics of second language acquisition
    •the relationship between English and Spanish
    •what to expect as Spanish speakers transition into English
    •how rhythm and physical movement can help to learn a new language
    •how knowing Latin word roots will help Spanish speakers as well as nativeEnglish speakers to learn academic vocabulary

    70. DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT (DASA): 6-HOUR CERTIFICATION TRAINING Presented by Dr. Anne Rullan

    Program: DASA 6-Hour Certification Courses

    Audience: Anyone seeking DASA Certification

    Dates: 4/9/2024

    ALL STUDENTS applying for New York State education certification must complete 6 hours of training regarding the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Under the regulations of the Dignity for all Students Act (DASA) this training is needed so that professionals meet the Commissioner's Regulations for anyone applying for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or license on or after January 1, 2014. Successful completion of this course will meet the certification requirements in §14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012. More information about the Dignity for All Students Legislation may be found at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/dignityact/. The session will be interactive and informative, therefore, you will need a desktop or laptop with a working webcam, microphone and internet access. To follow regulations, you much have your camera on and facing you so that you can be seen for the entire class. If you think you will need to be driving at any point during the hours of this workshop, please register for a different date and time, as mobile phone use while in your vehicle is not permitted. The following components will be covered in this course to prepare educational professionals for harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention: 1. Understanding the intent components, and operational definitions of the Dignity Act. 2. Developing sensitivity to the experience of specific student populations. 3. Understanding how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior, with a strong focus on the importance of social and emotional learning strategies. 4. Understanding bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors. 5. Understanding diversity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases

    71. Putting the Pieces Together: Differentiation-Accommodation-Modification Presented by Diane Ripple / Consulting That Makes A Difference

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: K-12 Special Educators, General Educators, Paraprofessionals, Administrators

    Dates: 4/9/2024

    Is that a differentiated instruction strategy, an accommodation, or a modification? This lively, engaging workshop will clarify this question and offer ways to combine all three within a classroom to support a wide range of learners. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of differentiated instruction and specially designed instruction components. The workshop will explore the implementation of accommodations and teach a paradigm for understanding and creating modifications. Time will be allotted for planning lessons that incorporate the information presented. Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
    • Define and understand differentiation, accommodations and modifications
    • Identify accommodations that exist in six main areas
    • Plan lessons using three types of modifications

    72. MS Regional Workshop-Coding with Drones

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/9/2024

    Take coding to the next level with Tello Drone programming blocks. Tello drones are lightweight programmable UAVs intended for indoor use only. The Tello is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera and shoots 720p video. The DroneBlock programming application supports both JavaScript and Python. Students are able to apply algebra and geometry skills in a tangible setting. Coding with drones combines engineering and technology and encourages students to explore and define the future use of drone technology.

    Workshop will be held at 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, 11742
    Participants must bring Photo ID to enter building.

    73. Northwell School Mental Health Program - Eating Disorders

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: District determined personnel

    Dates: 4/9/2024

    This session will provide background information on Eating Disorders, including prevalence, signs and symptoms, and available resources. Additionally this session will offer tips and strategies to support school clinicians in assisting children struggling with this condition.

    74. Principals' Collaborative for ELL Success Series

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Dates: 4/9/2024

    The Principals' Collaborative for ELL Success Series is a dedicated platform created for Principals and Assistant Principals on Long Island. It offers a safe and supportive environment where school administrators can convene to address the unique challenges, achievements, and evolving best practices in promoting the academic success of English Language Learners (ELLs). Through this series, participants can openly inquire about regulatory guidelines, compliance with ELL services, explore effective teaching methods, exchange their experiences, and engage in meaningful professional discourse to enhance the success of ELL students. It fosters a collaborative and constructive space for educational leaders committed to improving the ELL experience within their schools.

    75. MS Regional Workshop-Nearpod Activities

    Program: Model Schools

    Dates: 4/11/2024

    Explore some simple ways to implement Nearpod into your daily instruction by having students do an interactive activity. Add interest and excitement into everyday learning with Drag & Drop, Draw It, Time to Climb, Matching Pairs, and Collaborate Board and gamified multiple-choice quizzes.

    Participants will receive an email confirmation with a link to join prior to the workshop.

    76. The 1654 Project: The History of Slavery, Racism, Nativism, and Antisemitism on Long Island and their Implications for Today Presented by Alan Singer, Ph.D.

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators and Support Staff

    Dates: 4/11/2024

    The first enslaved Africans were brought to Shelter Island in 1654. An understanding of history can give insights into addressing contemporary concerns, particularly local history and local concerns. At a time when educators are prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Long Island has 124 school districts that are often segregated by race, ethnicity, and social class. This session explores the roots of contemporary de facto segregation starting with the original European settlement on Long Island, continuing through New Deal policies and post-World War II suburbanization with the goal of supporting efforts to make our schools and broader communities more welcoming to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. We will conclude with a discussion of ideas for influencing school and district policy and for creating inclusive school cultures.

    77. ESBOCES Curriculum Council Meeting - April 12, 2024 - (For Curriculum Council Members ONLY)

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: Eastern Suffolk BOCES Curriculum Council Members

    Dates: 4/12/2024

    Monthly Curriculum Council meeting.

    78. Teaching Grammar Communicatively, as a Concept and in Context Presented by Joshua Cabral

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: Middle and High School Teachers

    Dates: 4/15/2024

    Teachers will learn to teach grammar communicatively and in context. We will explore strategies for integrating grammar instruction into meaningful and authentic communication activities and teachers will have a repertoire of practical techniques and resources to help their students understand grammar as a concept and use it effectively in context.

    79. Regents Workshop - June 2024

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 4/15/2024

    New
    Regents Workshop - June 2024

    80. New York State Seal of Biliteracy - The What, Why, and How of the Process

    Program: School Data Bank Services

    Dates: 4/15/2024

    New
    The NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) is an award that recognizes students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more world languages (one of which must be English) by high school graduation. The NYSSB carries the highest weight on a school's "readiness measures” on the ESSA Accountability score. The weighting aligns with the NYS Regents with Advanced Designation, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate exams. This informational share is designed for the district that does not offer the NYS Seal of Biliteracy, however, is considering to begin the process, or wants more information before they make a decision. In this share, we will provide:
    •An overview of the NYS Seal of Biliteracy
    •What to consider when making available the NYS Seal of Biliteracy credential

    81. East End School Business Officials' Meeting

    Program: Management Services

    Dates: 4/16/2024

    New
    School Business Officials from the East End meet to discuss current issues and share ideas.

    82. Library Leadership Academy: Digital Citizenship

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 4/16/2024

    "All students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life.” This workshop takes a look at aligning the NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards and the information students need to be armed with when navigating the world, online. The overarching goals are to have our students use technology responsibly, safely, and for the benefit of society by making ethical and thoughtful choices online centered around respect, education, protection, and community. Presented by Mara Healy, Educational Technology Coach, ES BOCES Model Schools

    83. Prioritizing and Unpacking Standards for Clarity and Alignment (Secondary) Presented by Dr. Angela Peery

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: Grades 6-12

    Dates: 4/16/2024

    Not all academic standards are equal; some require more instructional time, so they must be prioritized. Priority standards also need periodic review as schools purchase new curriculum materials and face new assessments. The unpacking of priority standards helps teachers deeply understand them so that they can teach them with confidence. This session will help you ensure that you have the correct priority standards and you can unpack them so that they can be placed into efficient learning progressions that can be accurately assessed. Participants will: -Apply the four criteria for priority standards (readiness, endurance, leverage, assessment) -Review, revise, and/or establish priority standards using the four criteria -Learn how to unpack priority standards in terms of content and skills -Develop learning targets from the unpacked priority standards -Place learning targets into learning progressions so that they can be taught effectively -Assign a level of rigor to each learning target (Bloom's Taxonomy or DOK) to inform assessment -Plan got next steps

    84. eSchool Grade Advancement (In-Person)

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 4/16/2024

    eSD Grade Advancement
    • Create retention groups
    • Mass update scheduling school and grade
    • Assign PGP and credential types for graduating students
    • Manage pre-school special education students
    • Grade advancement options
    • Tasks to be completed after grade advancement is complete

    85. eSchool Grade Advancement (Remote)

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 4/16/2024

    eSD Grade Advancement
    • Create retention groups
    • Mass update scheduling school and grade
    • Assign PGP and credential types for graduating students
    • Manage pre-school special education students
    • Grade advancement options
    • Tasks to be completed after grade advancement is complete
    The following FULL DAY workshop (Regional Training, CoP & Culminating Event) is for District personnel participating in the ESBOCES 21-24 LTG Consortium ONLY. The districts include Patchogue-Medford UFSD, Riverhead CSD, Sachem CSD, Little Flower UFSD, Bay Shore USFD, Peconic Community School, Victory Christian Academy, and Holy Angel Regional. Please do not register if you have not been invited by your administration. You MUST Register individually for each date: 12/20, 1/4/24, 1/31/24, 2/16/24, 3/12/24, and 4/16/24.
    Coffee/Tea will be provided.
    Lunch is on your own.

    87. Library Leadership Academy: EBSCO Training

    Program: School Library System

    Dates: 4/16/2024

    Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System provides EBSCO resources for elementary through high school students. Come learn how the students can get the most out of these resources. We will walk through Primary Search on Explora for the elementary students, and the two Biography databases as well as the ABC CLIO databases for the middle school to high school students. We will also look at the available administrative tools and provide suggestions to promote the resources to parents, students, and teachers.

    88. ESBOCES SEED Program-April 2024-Class

    Program: DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity)

    Audience: ESBOCES DEI Liaisons

    Dates: 4/16/2024

    Closed
    The SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) program is monthly facilitated seminars run by a trained SEED facilitator. The seminars include guided conversation and facilitated learning through self (storytelling) and shelf (resources) knowledge. Participants explore their own education, lived experiences, and learning in relation to race, gender and sexual identity, socioeconomic status, religion, etc. and how these factors currently impact their institution. Participants examine how we are all shaped by social systems and how identities shape systemic impact. Finally, participants develop next steps, both individually and collectively, to create a more equitable environment for all.

    Class

    Reflect on coded class language

  • Tell stories about how class shows up in our lives
  • Analyze children's books about class and consider invisible and visible parts of our identity
  • 89. Data Privacy & Security Core Service-Professional Development Virtual Demo

    Program: Regional Information Center - Financial and District Services

    Dates: 4/17/2024

    New
    Please join the Suffolk RIC for a demonstration of the Professional Development module in our Data Privacy & Security Core Service. We'll show you how the modules can fulfill your requirement to train staff (Education Law 2d part 121.7) on data privacy and security awareness and ESBOCES manages the process for you! A brief review of the Inventory Tool and other modules of the service will be shown as well.

    90. Infinite Campus - Ad Hoc (Remote)

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 4/17/2024

    This class will cover creating custom extract reports through Data Viewer and Ad Hoc Filter Designer, and show users how to export reports and create letters based on the specified criteria. No fee for participating districts. All other districts, please inquire for cost.

    91. L.I. Bilingual/ENL Coordinators' Networking Meeting

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Dates: 4/17/2024

    TBD

    92. The History of Citizenship in Asian, Pacific Islander, & Desi American History Presented By Elisha E. Li

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: K-12 educators

    Dates: 4/17/2024

    What does it mean to be a U.S. citizen? What are the Barriers to Citizenship? Even today, Asian Americans face many barriers and are often left out of larger citizenship discussions. For example, a commonly overlooked point is that there are Asian Dreamers. What barriers do they face? Using the Citizenship unit as a basis, this workshop examines the social construct of race, the definitions of ethnicity, nationality, and citizenship, and constitutional rights. We also explore the barriers APIDA individuals face in realizing citizenship.
    Use GeoGebra with your students for various mathematics and science topics ranging from elementary levels through middle school, high school and college levels. Geogebra is a FREE interactive tool with a wealth of preset activities and lessons that teachers and students can use to explore and visualize a variety of concepts in science and mathematics including: Vectors/Forces, Tides, Planetary Motion, Energy, Sound, Fractions, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus and much more!

    Participants will receive an email confirmation with a link to join prior to the workshop.

    94. PEACE Critical Community of Practice (CCoP) April- Sharing outcomes & assessments

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE Participants

    Dates: 4/17/2024

    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

    95. New Administrators of ELL Programs PLC Session #8

    Program: L.I. RBERN

    Dates: 4/18/2024

    This Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a dedicated space for new ELL Coordinators & Directors on Long Island to discuss and collaborate on their challenges, successes, and promising practices in leading ELL programs within the school district. The PLC is facilitated by Dr. Jordan González and L.I.RBERN consultants Ellie Paiewonsky and Connie Randolph (former ELL directors), to provide regulatory technical support and sharing their experiential knowledge. Participants will also engage with each other in building a nexus of support for the success of our ELLs.

    96. Suffolk RIC Technology Director's Meeting - Joint with Nassau BOCES

    Program: Regional Information Center

    Dates: 4/18/2024

    April Joint Nassau-Suffolk RIC Technology Director meeting

    97. Northwell School Mental Health Program - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    Program: Professional Development Program

    Audience: District determined personnel

    Dates: 4/18/2024

    This session covers the origins of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). School interventions, applicable strategies, and available resources to support students diagnosed with ASD will be reviewed in detailed. Participants will become more familiar with the history of ASD and co-occurring disorders associated with ASD. Additionally, participants will be able to identify diagnostic criteria and learn about evidence-based practices to utilize in the school setting.

    98. District Data Coordinator Meeting - April 19, 2024

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 4/19/2024

    April 19, 2024 - District Data Coordinator Meeting

    99. PEACE out Workshop: Personalized Dreamtime Life-scapes

    Program: Arts-in-Education Program

    Audience: PEACE Participants

    Dates: 4/24/2024

    New
    During this workshop you will be introduced to some of the cultural concepts unique to the Australian continent including Dreamtime, Songlines and Walkabouts which are used as the basis of works of indigenous art. Reflecting on the functions of these concepts and personalizing them, they will become the basis of an original non-objective work of art describing your life story. Your experience can be brought to students from upper primary levels through high school and beyond. Materials used for creating a personalized dreamtime lifescape are simply Crayola broad tipped markers and absorbent paper. Space is limited to 15 participants. All supplies provided. About the presenter: John Cino is an artist, curator and educator who has taught art on levels from middle school to college. During his time in public school he developed numerous interdisciplinary projects and received a grant to develop and implement a college level course on teaching the fundamentals of mathematics through art.. He first developed the personalized dreamtime landscape while teaching middle school art. Since then he has taught it and led workshops on all levels including a 2023 presentation at The Holistic Nurses Association Annual conference *All supplies provided 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.

    100. Regents Workshop - June 2024

    Program: Student Data Services

    Dates: 4/25/2024

    Regents Workshop - June 2024
    Join us for an exciting and hands-on workshop that brings innovation, creativity, and technology into the classroom through the captivating world of Makey Makey. This interactive workshop is designed to empower educators with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to seamlessly integrate Makey Makey into various subjects, sparking curiosity and fostering critical thinking in students.

    ** Please bring a laptop or Chromebook with USB port/adapter for the Makey Makey.

    Workshop will be held at 750 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, 11742
    Participants must bring Photo ID to enter building.