Frontline Education

1. Dignity Act Coordinator Training (DASA) - For First Time Coordinators

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: First Time Dignity Act Coordinators

Dates: 9/26/2023

Starting Soon

To comply with the Dignity Act, at least one staff member in each school must be designated as the DAC and be thoroughly trained to handle human relations in the areas of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (defined to include gender identity or expression), and sex (Education Law §13[3]; 8 NYCRR §100.2[jj] [4]). The DAC must also be provided with training (1) which addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender and sex; (2) in the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying and discrimination and (3) in strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings (8 NYCRR §100.2[jj] [4] [iii - v]).

This workshop is specifically for those new to the New Dignity Act Coordinator role.

During this workshop we will address the types of prohibited conduct, classes of protected students, conduct off school property, the roles and responsibilities of the DASA Coordinator, reporting obligations, investigation requirements, and the liability for inaction. We will participate in discussions around DASA and walk through a few DASA scenarios.

2. Secondary School Librarian Network

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 9/27/2023 to 6/5/2024

Starting Soon

The Secondary School Librarian Network is a forum to support school librarians as leaders in their educational community on program development, curricular development, educator collaboration, and advocacy. School librarians will share successes, ideas, and strategies for professional growth and to build a network of peers. All school librarians are invited to join.

3. Elementary School Librarian Network

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 9/27/2023 to 6/5/2024

Starting Soon

The Elementary School Librarian Network is a forum to support school librarians as leaders in their educational community on program development, curricular development, educator collaboration, and advocacy. School librarians will share successes, ideas, and strategies for professional growth and to build a network of peers. All school librarians are invited to join.

4. APPR Re-calibration for Lead Evaluators

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Lead Evaluators previously trained in APPR

Dates: 9/29/2023

During re-calibration this year we will be reviewing the Danielson/NYSUT rubric in relation to best practices for supporting trauma informed instruction. Time will be spent discussing how to use the teacher evaluation rubric as a vehicle for productive professional conversations, with the goal of improving instructional practice for all learners.

APPR Re-calibration training is for any administrator/department chair responsible for evaluating and coaching teachers as part of the evaluation process. This training will continue to address all of the state-prescribed components as well as any NYSED updates on the implementation and management of the APPR system. The emphasis will be on promoting inter-rater reliability/accuracy through use of video, artifacts and discussions in small groups.

5. IMSE Comprehensive (K-2) Orton-Gillingham Plus Training (30 Hour)

Program: Professional Development Center

Dates: 10/2/2023 to 10/6/2023

The IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus Course is a hands-on, interactive, & personalized class that provides a complete understanding of IMSE's enhanced Orton-Gillingham methodology and the tools necessary to apply it in the classroom. After participating in this accredited Structured Literacy course, teachers will have an understanding of the structure and foundation of the English language as well as the research behind the science of reading. Teachers will have a basic understanding of how to assess and teach students in all three tiers of RTI, including students with dyslexia. Teachers will be able to evaluate and teach students in the areas of phonological skills, phonics/word recognition, spelling, and writing. This course also includes an asynchronous component that shares research and strategies for teaching and assessing fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The Comprehensive OG Plus Course is appropriate for teachers whose students are emergent and beginning readers as well as readers struggling in word recognition.

Materials Provided By IMSE
● IMSE's Comprehensive OG+ Teacher Training Manual and Guides
● IMSE's Comprehensive OG+ Spelling Teacher's Guide (3rd Gr+)
● Interventions for All: Phonological Awareness
● Syllable Division Word Book by IMSE
● Phoneme/Grapheme Card Pack by IMSE
● Syllable Division Posters by IMSE
● Comprehensive OG+ Practice Packet
● Sets 1-3 Decodable Readers
● Asynchronous Fluency, Vocabulary, & Comprehension Webinar
● IMSE Blending Board & Procedural Routine Flip Chart
● IMSE's Interactive OG 2.0 & IMSE's Resource Portal

In order to avoid a cancellation fee, please select someone from your District to attend in your place if you are unable to attend.

If the course is full, please join the waitlist as if there are enough people, we will open another section.

6. Dignity Act Coordinator Refresher and Updates

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: For Returning DASA Coordinators and Administrators

Dates: 10/3/2023

To comply with the Dignity Act, at least one staff member in each school must be designated as the DAC and be thoroughly trained to handle human relations in the areas of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (defined to include gender identity or expression), and sex (Education Law §13[3]; 8 NYCRR §100.2[jj] [4]). The DAC must also be provided with training (1) which addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender and sex; (2) in the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying and discrimination and (3) in strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings (8 NYCRR §100.2[jj] [4] [iii - v]).

Come continue your training, learn what's new and participate in various scenarios that will help you in your continued role of the DASA Coordinator.

7. Math Curriculum Council: Secondary (6-12) 2023-24

Program: Professional Development Center

Dates: 10/3/2023 to 5/21/2024

The Math Curriculum Council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) who will meet for four half day sessions to keep informed of recent changes in mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives from the New York State Education Department.

Our Curriculum Council will explore items related to improving curriculum and instruction for all students. There will be a focus on building capacity within your district as you transition to the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards.

The council will participate in discussions focused on research based strategies and current best practices in mathematics, develop awareness and knowledge of the progressions across grade levels, develop a global view of mathematics across all levels, share technology resources and promote a culture of collective knowledge and expertise.

Council members will have the opportunity to discuss and share ideas on how to best prepare students for success.

Participants will have access to shared materials and become part of a list serv to raise questions and get answers, not just from Valerie, but from each other!

Price is per district and includes participation in both the Elementary and Secondary Math councils.

8. Introduction to Eureka Math Squared with Rockland BOCES (Grades K-2)

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Teachers of Grades K-2

Dates: 10/4/2023

New

This will be an introduction to the Eureka Math Squared curricular resources, with an in-depth look at how teachers can use priority concepts and skills to plan lessons. During the work session, teachers will have the opportunity to plan lessons using the concepts presented in this workshop.

9. Introduction to Gold

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: UPK Teachers who use the Gold Assessment

Dates: 10/5/2023

Come learn about the Introduction to Gold! You will learn about the following in this workshop: Explain how curriculum and assessment work together to strengthen classroom practice and promote positive outcomes for all children, Identify the purposes of Gold and describe the role it plays in informing instruction, Explain how to use the objectives for development and learning to focus observations and respond with appropriate support for individual and group needs, Explain how MyTeachingStrategies supports the four steps of the assessment process, linking curriculum and assessment to best support children's development and learning, and Explore family engagement features available in MyTeachingStrategies that enhance ongoing two-way communication and partnership.

10. New Administrator Lead Evaluator Training - HYBRID COURSE In-Person Session

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: New Administrators Responsible for Completing Teacher Observations

Dates: 10/6/2023

New

This training is for administrators who have not been previously trained in evidence-based inter-rater reliability. Lead evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews of teachers. Each district must certify that lead evaluators have been trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the APPR regulations.This training will include all of the state-prescribed components including the nine required elements.

The goal of this course is to provide training that emphasizes evidence-based, inter-rater reliability using your District approved rubric. To accomplish the goals of this training registrants will participate via a blackboard course and a either a live and in-person workshop or an online Zoom workshop. Once a participant has been approved to attend through their district, they will receive access to the Blackboard course to be completed prior to the in-person or Zoom training.

Participants may attend an in-person session October 6th or an online Zoom session on October 12th at 12:30PM.

At the conclusion of this training, a video will be used for participants to script evidence, code, and score according to the components of their District chosen APPR rubric.

All participants will receive a certificate of completion and CTLE hours.

Can't make the August training or would prefer to Zoom? Click HERE to register for the September 14th online session.

This registration is for the in-person session.

11. Beginning - Intermediate Excel

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: All

Dates: 10/11/2023

This is a hands-on workshop covering the following topics in Excel:

Data entry
Filtering and Sorting
Formulas
VLookup

Ms. Samn has extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, and brings in her experience as a SQL database designer and software developer to create easy-to-use, interactive, and versatile forms in Excel that minimize human error and maximize efficiency.

12. New Administrator Lead Evaluator Training - HYBRID COURSE Zoom Session

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: New Administrators Responsible for Completing Teacher Observations

Dates: 10/12/2023

New

This training is for administrators who have not been previously trained in evidence-based inter-rater reliability. Lead evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews of teachers. Each district must certify that lead evaluators have been trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the APPR regulations. This training will include all of the state-prescribed components including the nine required elements.

The goal of this course is to provide training that emphasizes evidence-based, inter-rater reliability using your District approved rubric. To accomplish the goals of this training registrants will participate via a blackboard course and a either a live and in-person workshop or an online Zoom workshop. Once a participant has been approved to attend through their district, they will receive access to the Blackboard course to be completed, to the best of your ability, prior to the Zoom training.

Participants will attend an online Zoom session on October 12th at 12:30PM.

At the conclusion of this training, a video will be used for participants to script evidence, code, and score according to the components of their District chosen APPR rubric.

All participant will receive a certificate of completion and CTLE hours.

13. IMSE 30 Hour Morphology Plus Orton-Gillingham Training (Grades 3-8)

Program: Professional Development Center

Dates: 10/16/2023 to 10/20/2023

Wait List

The IMSE Morphology Plus Course is a hands-on, interactive, and personalized class that provides a complete understanding of morphology, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension and how to apply that understanding when teaching in the classroom. After participating in this accredited Structured Literacy course, teachers will have an understanding of the structure and foundation of the English language. Teachers will have an understanding of where to begin instruction with students in all three tiers of RTI, including students with dyslexia. Teachers will be able to evaluate and teach students in the areas of morphology, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Teachers will also have access to the IMSE Writing and Grammar asynchronous course to help assess and teach writing and grammar to students. The Morphology Plus Course is appropriate for students who have word recognition and spelling skills but struggle with comprehension.

Resources Provided By IMSE ● IMSE's Morphology+ Teacher Training Manual & Guides
● IMSE's Morphology+ Student Passages
● The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning From Text
● Vocabulary Handbook
● IMSE Morpheme Card Pack
● Morphology+ Practice Packet & Procedural Routine Flip Chart
● Dry-Erase Paddle Board
● Asynchronous Writing and Grammar Webinar; IMSE's Writing/Grammar Resource (digital) & practice packet (digital)

In order to avoid a cancellation fee, please select someone from your District to attend in your place if you are unable to make it. If materials are included, districts will be charged the cost of materials for absent participants.

If the course is full, please join the waitlist as if there are enough people, we will open another section.

14. Communications Coordinators (Liaison) and Council Joint Meeting

Program: Professional Development Center

Dates: 10/17/2023 to 6/12/2024

The School Library System Council meets regularly to recommend policy, perform long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service. Participants will also work to approve the annual system budget, the system's annual report, and to evaluate the system's services.

15. Introduction to Eureka Math Squared with Rockland BOCES (Grades 3-5)

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Teachers of Grades 3-5

Dates: 10/18/2023

New

This will be an introduction to the Eureka Math Squared curricular resources, with an in-depth look at how teachers can use priority concepts and skills to plan lessons. During the work session, teachers will have the opportunity to plan lessons using the concepts presented in this workshop.

16. APPR Re-calibration for Lead Evaluators

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Lead Evaluators previously trained in APPR

Dates: 10/18/2023

During re-calibration this year we will be reviewing the Danielson/NYSUT rubric in relation to best practices for supporting trauma informed instruction. Time will be spent discussing how to use the teacher evaluation rubric as a vehicle for productive professional conversations, with the goal of improving instructional practice for all learners.

APPR Re-calibration training is for any administrator/department chair responsible for evaluating and coaching teachers as part of the evaluation process. This training will continue to address all of the state-prescribed components as well as any NYSED updates on the implementation and management of the APPR system. The emphasis will be on promoting inter-rater reliability/accuracy through use of video, artifacts and discussions in small groups.

17. Math Curriculum Council: Elementary (K-5) 2023-24

Program: Professional Development Center

Dates: 10/19/2023 to 5/16/2024

The Math Curriculum Council will meet for four half day sessions to keep informed of recent changes in mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives from the New York State Education Department.

Our Curriculum Council will explore items related to improving curriculum and instruction for all students. There will be a focus on transitioning to the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards. The council will participate in discussions focused on research based strategies and current best practices in mathematics, develop awareness and knowledge of the progressions across grade levels, develop a global view of mathematics across all levels, share technology resources and promote a culture of collective knowledge and expertise.

Council members will have the opportunity to discuss and share ideas on how to best prepare students for success.

18. Getting Started with Sora in your School Library and Classroom: Secondary Schools

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Pk-12 School Librarians, Classroom Teachers

Dates: 10/19/2023

Harness the power of available eBooks and audiobooks by accessing the Rockland School Libraries Sora Collection from the School Library System. Participants in this course will discuss strategies to locate sources of free, quality eBooks and audiobooks, become familiar with library system and district collections, examine accessibility features and functions, and explore the promises and limitations of eBooks and audiobooks. See your School Librarian for help with district-specific access information for Sora.

19. Getting Started with Sora in your School Library and Classroom: Elementary Schools

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Pk-12 School Librarians, Classroom Teachers

Dates: 10/19/2023

Harness the power of available eBooks and audiobooks by accessing the Rockland School Libraries Sora Collection from the School Library System. Participants in this course will discuss strategies to locate sources of free, quality eBooks and audiobooks, become familiar with library system and district collections, examine accessibility features and functions, and explore the promises and limitations of eBooks and audiobooks. See your School Librarian for help with district-specific access information for Sora.

20. Shifting from Student-Centered to Student-Driven Learning Environments (IDE)

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: All teachers

Dates: 10/24/2023

Though students are at the core of a student-centered learning environment, the teachers still drive the decisions and flow in the classroom. In a student-driven learning environment, students take on the ownership of instructional decisions, such as scheduling their activities, making choices about how they engage in content, signing up for small groups, and much more. In this session, participants will begin to explore opportunities for their students to take greater ownership of their learning and set goals for shifting their instructional practice. In shifting from a student-centered to a student- driven learning environment, the workshop will focus around 6 areas - why, what, how, with whom, where, and when.

21. High School Science Curriculum Council

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Science Teacher Leaders, Science Department Chairs/Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 10/24/2023 to 4/25/2024

New

The Science Curriculum Council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to keep informed of recent changes in Science curriculum, instruction, and assessment in New York State and provide direction for Science Education in Rockland County. Council members will have the opportunity to collaborate on Science teaching and learning in order to best prepare students for success. In addition, under advisement from Rockland Assistant Superintendents for Instruction, this collegial group will assess professional development needs for Rockland Science educators and will plan future workshops to provide secondary teachers with an informative and intellectually stimulating experience.

22. Dignity Act Coordinator Training (DASA) - For First Time Coordinators Zoom

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: First Time Dignity Act Coordinators

Dates: 10/25/2023

To comply with the Dignity Act, at least one staff member in each school must be designated as the DAC and be thoroughly trained to handle human relations in the areas of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (defined to include gender identity or expression), and sex (Education Law §13[3]; 8 NYCRR §100.2[jj] [4]). The DAC must also be provided with training (1) which addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender and sex; (2) in the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying and discrimination and (3) in strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings (8 NYCRR §100.2[jj] [4] [iii - v]).

This workshop is specifically for those new to the New Dignity Act Coordinator role.

During this workshop we will address the types of prohibited conduct, classes of protected students, conduct off school property, the roles and responsibilities of the DASA Coordinator, reporting obligations, investigation requirements, and the liability for inaction. We will participate in discussions around DASA and walk through a few DASA scenarios.

23. ELA Curriculum Council Grades 6-12

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Administrators, ELA Chairperson

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 4/30/2024

New

Are you a Literacy Leader in your District? If you are, this council is an ideal opportunity for you to come share ideas, resources and strategies with your colleagues from across the county. The council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) who will meet four times throughout the school year during rotating half day sessions.

During the councils, participants will examine instructional strategies and best practices currently being implemented in classrooms across the county in ELA. Updates from the State Education Department will be shared along with how to navigate the Next Generation ELA Learning Standards.

The council provides an opportunity for collaboration with Literacy colleagues across the districts to discuss professional development needs, best practices, vertical alignment across grade levels and provide direction for ELA instruction in Rockland County.

Participants will be added to the list serv to raise questions and get answers from all members of the council!

24. Elementary Science Curriculum Council

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers, Elementary Technology Teachers, Science Department Chairs/Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 4/11/2024

New

The Science Curriculum Council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to keep informed of recent changes in Science curriculum, instruction, and assessment in New York State and provide direction for Science Education in Rockland County. Council members will have the opportunity to collaborate on Science teaching and learning in order to best prepare students for success. In addition, under advisement from Rockland Assistant Superintendents for Instruction, this collegial group will assess professional development needs for Rockland Science educators and will plan future workshops to provide secondary teachers with an informative and intellectually stimulating experience. This council will be using a hybrid, in-person/virtual meeting format.

25. Elementary Science Curriculum Council

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers, Elementary Technology Teachers, Science Department Chairs/Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 4/11/2024

The Science Curriculum Council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to keep informed of recent changes in Science curriculum, instruction, and assessment in New York State and provide direction for Science Education in Rockland County. Council members will have the opportunity to collaborate on Science teaching and learning in order to best prepare students for success. In addition, under advisement from Rockland Assistant Superintendents for Instruction, this collegial group will assess professional development needs for Rockland Science educators and will plan future workshops to provide secondary teachers with an informative and intellectually stimulating experience. This council will be using a hybrid, in-person/virtual meeting format.

26. ELA Curriculum Council Grades K-5

Program: Professional Development Center

Dates: 10/27/2023 to 5/2/2024

New

Are you a Literacy Leader in your District? If you are, this council is an ideal opportunity for you to come share ideas, resources and strategies with your colleagues from across the county. The ELA council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) who will meet four times throughout the school year during rotating half day sessions.

During the councils, participants will examine instructional strategies and best practices currently being implemented in classrooms across the county in ELA. Updates from the State Education Department will be shared along with how to navigate the Next Generation ELA Learning Standards.

The council provides an opportunity for collaboration with Literacy colleagues across the districts to discuss professional development needs, best practices, vertical alignment across grade levels and provide direction for ELA instruction in Rockland County.

Participants will be added to the list serv to raise questions and get answers from all members of the council!

27. Introduction to PROMPT: Technique Workshop (Introduction)

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Speech Language Pathologists or Equivalent Designation

Dates: 11/1/2023 to 11/3/2023

In this course you receive specialized training from a PROMPT Instructor with extensive clinical experience that you can apply right away. Following the completion of this course you will be able to immediately use different levels of PROMPT technique (Parameter, Surface, Complex, Syllable) in your practice. In other words, you will be able to use your hands to help clients move their articulators. You will walk away with an understanding of dynamic systems, treating the whole child, and applying the PROMPT assessment and treatment planning process.

Intro primarily focuses on the motor speech system (Physical-Sensory Domain). Highlights include an evidenced-based framework for identifying motor breakdowns, determining treatment targets, designing treatment sessions, applying technique through interactive case studies and practice opportunities. Easy-to-use resources are provided to allow you to put what you learn into practice. Once completed, caregivers can find you on our website as being PROMPT trained, which can help you grow your practice.

This workshop focuses on teaching the technique of PROMPT. The workshops are hands-on tactile-kinesthetic input and emphasizes the need to integrate this into a holistic therapy approach.

Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of the Introduction to PROMPT: Technique workshop, participants will be able to: Describe the philosophy of PROMPT and its application principles. Apply different levels of PROMPTing (Parameter, Syllable, Complex, Surface) as appropriate to the selected cases.

Analyze speech motor subsystems using the Systems Analysis Observation and Motor Speech Hierarchy. Design interactive therapy activities that utilize all of the above.

1.8 ASHA CEs will be available.

28. Using the Creative Curriculum to Write Lesson Plans For New Teachers

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Preschool teachers who use Creative Curriculum

Dates: 11/7/2023

In this session, participants will work on writing lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum. They will set goals for each Unit and identify how they will assess goal attainment. Access to the Creative Curriculum is necessary to participate.

Course will be held online via Zoom.

29. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Tech-Enhanced Cultural Responsiveness: Empowering Students and Families - at Rockland BOCES

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: This workshop is intended for all who are involved in the identification and screening process of potential ELLs, including registrars/registration staff, ENL coordinators, district and building administrators, PPS personnel, ENL teachers, guidance counselors, and bilingual family liaisons

Dates: 11/9/2023

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TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ROCKLAND BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL Amidst shifting demographics, educators have a pivotal role in fostering holistic development beyond traditional subjects. By embracing diversity, technology, and nurturing students' well-being, they illuminate paths to previously inaccessible opportunities. In this workshop, we delve into understanding the traumas some families may face and uncover practical ways for educators and families to utilize technology in creating accessible engagement for all students. Cost: Free For questions regarding this activity, please contact Beverly Guity.

30. Middle School (Grades 6-8) Science Curriculum Council

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Science Teacher Leaders, Science Department Chairs/Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 11/9/2023 to 5/7/2024

The Science Curriculum Council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to keep informed of recent changes in Science curriculum, instruction, and assessment in New York State and provide direction for Science Education in Rockland County. Council members will have the opportunity to collaborate on Science teaching and learning in order to best prepare students for success. In addition, under advisement from Rockland Assistant Superintendents for Instruction, this collegial group will assess professional development needs for Rockland Science educators and will plan future workshops to provide secondary teachers with an informative and intellectually stimulating experience.

31. Middle School (Grades 6-8) Science Curriculum Council

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Science Teacher Leaders, Science Department Chairs/Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 11/9/2023 to 5/7/2024

New

The Science Curriculum Council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to keep informed of recent changes in Science curriculum, instruction, and assessment in New York State and provide direction for Science Education in Rockland County. Council members will have the opportunity to collaborate on Science teaching and learning in order to best prepare students for success. In addition, under advisement from Rockland Assistant Superintendents for Instruction, this collegial group will assess professional development needs for Rockland Science educators and will plan future workshops to provide secondary teachers with an informative and intellectually stimulating experience.

32. Book Study: Grading for Equity (and Rigor, Student Empowerment, and Motivation)

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: All teachers and administrators

Dates: 11/14/2023

It is a common misperception that equitable grading practices are achieved through reducing rigor, or lowering expectations. On the contrary, equity is achieved through creating a system that holds ALL students accountable for learning the material. As it turns out, traditional grading practices tend to undermine this goal.

In this workshop, we will take a deep dive into Joe Feldman's Grading for Equity, and explore ways to align our practices with our intent to educate all students. The ideas presented in this text have implications for both school/district-wide grading policies as well as classroom practices.

33. NY State Smart Start Grant Fall Check-in with Mouse.Org Grades 6-8

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade 6-8 Teachers

Dates: 11/15/2023

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the summer of 2021.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

34. NY State Smart Start Grant Fall Check-in with Mouse.Org Grades K-2

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 11/15/2023

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the summer of 2022.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

35. NY State Smart Start Grant Fall Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades 3-5

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade 3-5 Teachers

Dates: 11/16/2023

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the summer of 2022.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

36. Supporting ELLs in Your Learning Environment (IDE)

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: All teachers

Dates: 11/16/2023

How can teachers help English Language Learners (ELLs) thrive in their classrooms? This workshop will offer strategies based on the 7 Essential Elements for ELL Support: Physical Space, Scaffolding, Resources,Explicit Language Instruction, Facilitation, Emotional Wellness, and Social Engagement. Participants will learn actionable strategies to implement to help both students and teachers thrive. Strategies will be tailored to each participant's grade level and subject area.

37. Getting Started with Sora in your School Library and Classroom: Secondary Schools

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Pk-12 School Librarians, Classroom Teachers

Dates: 12/19/2023

Harness the power of available eBooks and audiobooks by accessing the Rockland School Libraries Sora Collection from the School Library System. Participants in this course will discuss strategies to locate sources of free, quality eBooks and audiobooks, become familiar with library system and district collections, examine accessibility features and functions, and explore the promises and limitations of eBooks and audiobooks. See your School Librarian for help with district-specific access information for Sora.

38. Getting Started with Sora in your School Library and Classroom: Elementary Schools

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Pk-12 School Librarians, Classroom Teachers

Dates: 12/19/2023

Harness the power of available eBooks and audiobooks by accessing the Rockland School Libraries Sora Collection from the School Library System. Participants in this course will discuss strategies to locate sources of free, quality eBooks and audiobooks, become familiar with library system and district collections, examine accessibility features and functions, and explore the promises and limitations of eBooks and audiobooks. See your School Librarian for help with district-specific access information for Sora.

39. ONLINEIDENTIFICATION & REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE & MALTREATMENT - THIS IS AN ON LINE COURSE AND FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES

Program: SAVE and Child Abuse Awareness

Audience: Classroom teachers, teaching assts, educ in adm/supv service, coaches, persons NY State cert/license

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 30, 2023)

This is an ONLINE course. Candidates applying for New York State certification/license, in New York State, must complete two hours of course work in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with Education Law. Rockland BOCES is providing a two-hour fully online certification course that fulfills this requirement. A certificate will be issued to participants at the completion of this course.

Participants register thru MyLearningPlan. Upon receipt of payment, each registrant will receive an online account.

Usernames, enrollment password for the course, and link to the course are then emailed to the student. Students may begin the course when they receive their account information. Participants do not have to wait until the date posted on this registration.

40. ONLINE Dignity For All Students (DASA) - 6 Hour Certification Course

Program: Dignity for All Students Act

Audience: Anyone needing training for certification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 30, 2023)

WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE IN THIS 100% ONLINE COURSE

Effective December 31, 2013 all applicants for Certification are required to complete six clock hours of coursework or training in accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law. Rockland BOCES is pleased to be a provider of DASA Training. Upon completion of the workshop, you will receive a Certification of Completion.

The coursework will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, marginalization and microaggressions, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED TO RECEIVE LOGIN INFORMATION **NOTE - WE CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ONLINE PAYMENT**

A check may be mailed to:
Rockland BOCES
Attn: Stacy Muthig
Building 10 65 Parrott Rd,
West Nyack, NY 10994

If you have encryption software and can send credit card information through email - please email Stacy Muthig: smuthig@rboces.org. You may also contact Stacy to set up a time to provide credit card information over the phone.

Once payment is received you will receive your login credentials via email and you may begin the course right away!

No district approval and building required.

41. S.A.V.E. Online Class

Program: SAVE and Child Abuse Awareness

Audience: Classroom teachers, teaching assts, educ in adm/supv service, coaches, persons NY State cert/license

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 30, 2023)

Candidates applying for a New York State certification/license, must complete two hours of course work in school violence prevention (Schools Against Violence in Education) in accordance with Education Law. Rockland BOCES is providing a two-hour fully online certification course that fulfills this requirement. A certificate will be issued to participants at the completion of this course.

Participants register thru MyLearningPlan. Upon receipt of payment, each registrant will receive an online account. Once participants receive their account information, they may start the course. Participants do not have to wait until the date posted on the registration.

Usernames, enrollment password for the course, and link to the course are then emailed to the student.

42. Just Right Books? Are They Really?: Analysis in Secondary Schools

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Pk-12 School Librarians, Classroom Teachers

Dates: 1/30/2024

Do you truly know how the books you have meet the curriculum, genre, and cultural responsiveness needs of your students? Join us for a look at a fast, effective way to collect information and reflect on your book collection, syllabus, displays, and more using TeachingBooks. Discover ways to find additional "just right" books to really get the right book into the hands of your readers.

43. Just Right Books? Are They Really?: Analysis in Elementary Schools

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Pk-12 School Librarians, Classroom Teachers

Dates: 1/30/2024

Do you truly know how the books you have meet the curriculum, genre, and cultural responsiveness needs of your students? Join us for a look at a fast, effective way to collect information and reflect on your book collection, curriculum, displays, and more using TeachingBooks. Discover ways to find additional "just right" books to really get the right book into the hands of your readers.

44. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Instructional Strategies for Educators of ELLs/MLs (K-12) - at Rockland BOCES

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Content area teachers and ENL teachers K-12

Dates: 3/14/2024

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TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ROCKLAND BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL During this workshop educators will enrich their teaching methods and establish inclusivity within their classrooms for English Language Learners/Multilingual Students (ELLs/MLs). * Educators will dive into regional data to gain insights into the linguistic proficiencies of ELLs/MLs in the classroom. * Educators will gain understanding of language acquisition and proficiency levels and discuss supports for ELLs/MLs. * Educators will immerse themselves in innovative instructional strategies including scaffolding techniques and nurturing language-rich environments. * Educators will learn to craft assessments aligned with language proficiency levels. Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials. Workshop Fee: Free For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.

45. Celebrating Multilingual Learners with the Creative Curriculum

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Preschool teachers who teach with Creative Curriculum

Dates: 3/15/2024

During this session, participants will identify practices and strategies that support the needs of multi-language learners and facilitate children's acquisition of English while also supporting home language development.

To bolster the connection between home and school, participants will examine strategies that strengthen family partnerships and learn how the learning environment can honor the cultures and languages of children and their families.

Finally, participants will explore ways to accurately assess children who speak a home language other than English.

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