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1. Secondary School Librarian Network

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

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

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.
  • Max Class Size: 20

2. Elementary School Librarian Network

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

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

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.
  • Max Class Size: 20

3. Communications Coordinators (Liaison) and Council Joint Meeting

Program: School Library System

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.
  • Max Class Size: 20

4. 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

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.
  • Max Class Size: 30

5. ELA Curriculum Council Grades 6-12

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Administrators, ELA Chairperson

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

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!

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

6. 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.
  • Max Class Size: 30

7. ELA Curriculum Council Grades K-5

Program: Professional Development Center

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

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!

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

8. Secondary Social Studies Curriculum Council facilitated by Pat Krizan

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Social Studies Lead Teachers, Department Chairs/Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 11/6/2023 to 5/20/2024

The Social Studies Curriculum Council will meet for four half day sessions to keep informed of NYSED updates in social studies curriculum, instruction, and assessment and provide direction for social studies education in Rockland County. Council members will keep abreast of and share best practices in the varied aspects of the Seal of Civic Readiness. In addition, members will have the opportunity to collaborate on social studies teaching and learning in order to best prepare students for success.
  • Max Class Size: 30

9. 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.
  • Max Class Size: 30

10. NYSITELL Administration Training - at Rockland BOCES [HVRBERN-CTLE #23120]

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: ENL Teachers, Content and General Education Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Building Leaders, Curriculum Administrators

Dates: 4/10/2024

The NYSITELL is the tool used for the identification of students as English Language Learners (ELLs). This workshop is designed to train participants in the administration of the NYSITELL. The NYSITELL must be administered by qualified personnel (NYS certified TESOL, bilingual teachers, administrators or NYS certified teachers who have been trained in language acquisition and culturally responsive practices.) This training is appropriate for anyone new to or who would like to review the NYSITELL administration procedures. Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials. Fee: Free For questions regarding this activity, please contact Beverly Guity.
  • Max Class Size: 30

11. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] NYSESLAT Administration Training - at Rockland BOCES

Program: Professional Development Center

Dates: 4/11/2024

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ROCKLAND BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL Participants will learn about the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) structure and administration, and will practice scoring sample speaking and writing responses. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the NYSESLAT exam. Workshop fee: Free For questions regarding this activity, please contact Rachael Wasilewski-Alcantara.
  • Max Class Size: 25

12. Intermediate Excel (VIRTUAL)

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: All

Dates: 4/25/2024

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This is a hands-on workshop for administrators, teachers or anyone who uses Excel or Google Sheets. In addition to basic functions, participants will be exposed to best practices in data management that can streamline processes and reduce errors. Unlike other technical trainings, this workshop is scenario-based, in which participants use the focus skills to accomplish common tasks found in an educational/administrative setting (e.g. creating a reusable report with graphs). By working through these scenarios, participants will work through common pitfalls and their solutions. In this session we will be focusing on the following tools in Excel, along with best practices in data management:
  • Data entry and organization
  • VLookup (revisited)
  • Pivot Tables
  • Index-match
  • Graphs (basic)


***For the best experience in this workshop, please have access to Microsoft Excel.*** 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.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 15

13. Banned Books Symposium: Proactive, Reactive & Supportive

Program: School Library System

Audience: Pk-12 School Librarians, Classroom Teachers

Dates: 5/4/2024

This half-day conference will feature presentations in all capacities of banned and challenged books and programs. The event includes two breakout sessions with a choice of presentations from academic, school and public librarians followed by lunch and the keynote speaker Jeff Trexler, Interim Director, Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. The cost per person is $25.00. The registration and payment deadline is April 26, 2024. To complete your registration and submit payment, sign up with Southeastern at https://senylrc.regfox.com/banned-books-symposium-2024.

Registration is mandatory for this half-day conference. This Symposium is in partnership with Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, Ramapo Catskill Library System, Mid-Hudson Library System, Mount Saint Mary College, SUNY New Paltz and BOCES School Library Systems of Dutchess, Orange-Ulster, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster.

  • Max Class Size: 30

14. End-of-School-Year Math Activities (Grade 4)

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: 4th Grade Teachers

Dates: 5/9/2024

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Participants will come away with fun, engaging end-of-year Math activities that align to NYSED post-test standards in Grade 4

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 15

15. Raising Awareness: Immigration, Unaccompanied Minors & A Few Things You Need to Know - at Rockland BOCES [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120]

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 5/9/2024

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ROCKLAND BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL Currently, there are over 11.4 million undocumented immigrants residing and working in communities throughout the United States. These individuals have, on average, lived in the country for 16 years and play vital roles as parents, grandparents, and siblings to an additional 10.2 million family members. According to recent data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agents encountered approximately 16,182 migrants per day in January 2023. Notably, during the same period, the number of children and families seeking to enter the U.S. more than doubled. This workshop will help to build awareness of the various experiences of students and families, specifically undocumented immigrants. Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials. Cost: Free For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.
  • Max Class Size: 30

16. Math Workshop with Dr. Jennifer Lempp (Grades K-6) ***NEW DATE***

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Teachers of grades K-6

Dates: 6/6/2024

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Participants will build an understanding of what Math Workshop is and how to get started. Exploration of the three structures of Math Workshop will allow participants to see the model through the lens of teacher and student. Activities to support differentiation will be shared, and connections will be made to existing curriculum and school/district goals.

Dr. Jennifer Lempp is the author of Math Workshop: Five Steps to Implementing Guided Math, Learning Stations, Reflection, and More. This book is a practical resource meant to support teachers with strategies and structures to help create a learning environment where students are engaged in purposeful mathematics experiences.

Jennifer consults with schools and districts around the country, providing professional development on mathematics content and instructional practices. Additionally, she supports school leaders on the development of mathematics professional learning and school improvement plans.

In order to avoid a cancellation fee, please select someone from your District to attend in your place if you are unable to attend.
  • Max Class Size: 25

17. ****ONLINE****UPDATED IDENTIFICATION & 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 Jun 30, 2024)

This is an ONLINE course. Candidates applying for New York State certification/license, or are have an active registration in TEACH, in New York State, must complete two hours of course work in the **UPDATED** 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 as well as an electronic upload of completion directly to TEACH.

Participants register thru Frontline. 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.

  • Max Class Size: 250

18. **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 Jun 30, 2024)

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.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 200

19. 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 Jun 30, 2024)

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.

  • Max Class Size: 250

20. NY State Smart Start Grant Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org **Grades 3-5**

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2024 to 10/10/2024

New
As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant 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.

This activity has a Team Room

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 25

21. NY State Smart Start Grant Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org **Grades 6-8**

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2024 to 10/10/2024

New
As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant 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.

This activity has a Team Room

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 25

22. NY State Smart Start Grant Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org **Grades K-2**

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2024 to 10/10/2024

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant 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.

This activity has a Team Room

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 25

23. World Language Collegial Circle/Professional Learning Community

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Teachers of World Languages

Dates: 10/8/2024 to 5/13/2025

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During World Language Collegial Circle/Professional Learning Community meetings, members will delve into pertinent topics in World Language teaching and learning. Discussions will revolve around updates from the State Education Department and the most recent developments in the field. The group will tackle present trends, issues, and persistent questions. Agendas will be structured around aspects of curriculum and instruction. Participants will seek guidance, propose solutions among their peers, exchange ideas, enhance programs, and learn about schools' diverse approaches to addressing various issues.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 25