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1. ASYNCHRONOUS - Empowering At-Risk (ACE) Students Active Mindfulness for a Brighter Future and a Calmer Classroom 45-Hour Course-REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED-BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2025

In a world where adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) cast long shadows over futures, our course stands as a beacon of hope for educators committed to making a difference. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the stark reality that witnessing violence or enduring abuse can severely limit life opportunities in adulthood, increasing the risk of well-being, psychological, emotional, and mental health issues, and physical such as chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. This course offers a powerful antidote through the practice of active mindfulness aimed at reversing these daunting trends. Adverse childhood experiences (ACE), such as seeing violence or being abused, can impact the person's "life opportunities” in adulthood and increase their likelihood of developing mental and physical conditions such as diabetes and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why This Course is Essential for Teachers: -Addressing the Root Causes: -This course will help you understand the profound impact of ACEs on a child's development and future health, equipping you with the knowledge to address these challenges head-on. -Practical Mindfulness Techniques: Learn to instill active mindfulness techniques in your students, providing them with the tools to manage their emotions, reduce stress, and foster a positive school environment. -Proven Impact: Embrace strategies that have shown promise in reducing detentions and promoting a calmer, more focused classroom dynamic, as highlighted by research and success stories from educational leaders like Little Flower Superintendent Harold Dean, Ed.D. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER:
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QhNVE6m8fSzEzUEz1AX0oRpMyi7x7CCa/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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2. Mindful Journeys: Nurturing Resilience and Potential in SIFE/ELLs and Teachers 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course - REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED- BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2025

The objective of this course is to train educators in trauma-informed and mindfulness practices that support Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) and English Language Learners (ELLs). The course will address educational gaps and provide structured support for interrupted learning, enhance language acquisition and academic engagement through mindfulness-based learning strategies, and share ways to use mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety, creating a safe and welcoming learning space. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Posting in Frontline is for registration purposes only. Register, obtain district approval, your name is then enrolled and sent to facilitator to begin course.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nm-UZqkDyUKTyuMvfT-AbUCchQWV9vBh/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 1/30
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3. Mindfulness for Young Minds: Special Education 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course - REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED- BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2025

The objective of this course is to provide educators with mindfulness-based interventions to support students with special needs, improving focus, self-regulation, and emotional resilience. Participants will learn evidence-based mindfulness techniques to improve attention and behavior, develop individualized strategies for reducing anxiety and emotional dysregulation and integrate mindfulness into IEP and 504 Plan accommodations to enhance student outcomes. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Posting in Frontline is for registration purposes only. Register, obtain district approval, your name is then enrolled and sent to facilitator to begin course.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19aCoDZBgnqtFQM2jxYUS-nC9YGXsGoPm/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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4. 2025-2026 Elementary Special Interest VIRTUAL Collegial Circles - AIS Mathematics K-5 - facilitated by Stacey Mooney

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-5 Elementary Math Academic Intervention Specialists and Providers, Math Coaches

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/28/2026

On-going opportunities to meet with colleagues from various districts to collaborate, discuss and share a variety of processes of AIS identification, scheduling, MTSSi Tier 2 and 3 intervention strategies, resources and more. WHO: K-5 Elementary Math Academic Intervention Specialists and Providers, Math Coaches Dates: Sept. 18, Dec. 18, Mar. 4, May 28 Time: 8:30 - 9:30am
Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit per specific collegial circle. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UI-QBaA10nABQly_nZrzDCtOGCdwJ50q/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 23/30
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5. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 9/18/2025

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The State mandated School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.
  • Enrolled: 8/8
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6. Social Studies Collegial Circle **ONLINE** facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 9-10am

Program: Online Professional Development

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

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q59Psi9LqFzbBc6aPscg6KAElud2xyz2/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 19/75
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7. 2025-2026 Elementary/Middle/High School Special Interest VIRTUAL Collegial Circles - K-12 Math Competitions - facilitated by Stacey Mooney

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Teachers, Club Supervisors, Coaches, Coordinators, and/or Administrators

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/28/2026

Stacey Mooney will be facilitating year-long special interest collegial circles. One registration fee will include all sessions. *Participants are expected to attend all 4 sessions* *Must have reliable internet connection* *Titles are live registration links*
K-12 Math Competitions Discuss questions and offer advice about all aspects having to do with implementing or growing your school's and/or district's program. Go through a school calendar of competitions together with colleagues to prepare for and be involved in local, state and national math competitions. WHO: K-12 Math Teachers, Club Supervisors, Coaches, Coordinators, and/or Administrators Dates: Sept. 18, Dec. 18, Mar. 4, May 28 Time: 9:45 - 10:45am
Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit per specific collegial circle. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UI-QBaA10nABQly_nZrzDCtOGCdwJ50q/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 7/40
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8. ELA Collegial Circles **ONLINE** facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 10-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

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

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tWIqLpdv4a0kx7U5PI4lRPQ9pqZss-fS/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 25/75
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9. 2025-2026 Elementary Special Interest VIRTUAL Collegial Circles - Elementary Math Coaches - facilitated by Stacey Mooney

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Math Coaches, Coordinators, Administrators, Lead Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/28/2026

Discuss and collaborate with colleagues who share your unique position about topics that pertain specifically to K-5 mathematics instruction, including curriculum, technology, instructional strategies, resources, materials, and implementation of programs and initiatives. WHO: Elementary Math Coaches, Coordinators, Administrators, Lead Teachers Dates: Sept. 18, Dec. 18, Mar. 4, May 28 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit per specific collegial circle. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UI-QBaA10nABQly_nZrzDCtOGCdwJ50q/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 17/30
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10. 5 Ways to Get Social with TeachingBooks! (Secondary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: secondary librarians and educators

Dates: 10/7/2025

Increase your social media presence with ready-to-go resources. Engage your students with book trailers and other videos on the platforms they use most. Create opportunities to involve students in the selection and promotion of books they most love. Keep your community informed about titles they'll want to discuss in their own homes. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks, and Kim Hooper of Rockland BOCES School Library System
  • Enrolled: 2/50
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11. "Ready for Reading: Before, During & After with TeachingBooks” (Elementary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: elementary librarians and educators

Dates: 10/7/2025

Join us to discover time saving ideas to use before, during, and after reading a book. TeachingBooks offers a collection of resources to incorporate into any read aloud, literature lesson, or book group. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks, and Kim Hooper of Rockland BOCES School Library System.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
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12. 2025-2026 Elementary Special Interest VIRTUAL Collegial Circles - Building Thinking Classrooms K-5 - facilitated by Stacey Mooney

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: K-5 Classroom Teachers, Support Staff, Coaches, Coordinators

Dates: 10/16/2025 to 5/19/2026

Collaborate with colleagues from districts across Long Island about implementing all things elementary BTC. Discuss successes and challenges with implementation, thinking tasks, thin-slicing and check-your-understanding questions, rubrics, and more. Participants are encouraged to share resources whenever possible or practical. WHO: K-5 Classroom Teachers, Support Staff, Coaches, Coordinators Dates: Oct. 16, Jan. 21, Mar. 10, May 19 Time: 9:45- 10:45am
Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit per specific collegial circle. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UI-QBaA10nABQly_nZrzDCtOGCdwJ50q/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 13/30
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13. Principals and Assistant Principals Collegial Circle presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-10:30am

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 11/19/2025 to 4/15/2026

The Collegial Circles provide an interactive dialogue among principals and assistant principals on issues pertinent to the position, as well as effective leadership practices: -instructional leadership; -developing and sharing a vision of academic excellence; -building a positive school culture that promotes student achievement; -effective communication skills; and -evaluating staff. Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Zoom link will be provided a couple days before each virtual session. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 consortium seats. THIS ONE REGISTRATION fee includes all 6 (2-hour) sessions regardless how many you attend. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JoJinBlXJDLCs3HQGd21wtnyGXCJj5P6/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 19/25
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14. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 11/19/2025

The State mandated School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.
  • Enrolled: 7/8
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15. SETC: 15 Hrs. Engaging the Disengaged Learner - Hybrid Sessions

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 1/8/2026 to 2/5/2026

Learning should be dynamic, rewarding, and meaningful-yet many students never experience the excitement of discovery. Instead of engaging deeply, some disengage and fall behind. This course equips educators with strategies to reach those students, fostering ownership, participation, and motivation. Through reflection, collaboration, and practical applications, participants will learn to design lessons and classroom experiences that empower students to connect, contribute, and thrive.
  • Enrolled: 3/30
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16. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 1/13/2026

The State mandated School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.
  • Enrolled: 7/8
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17. "Quick and Easy Book Hooks from TeachingBooks” (Secondary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: secondary librarians and educators

Dates: 1/13/2026

Enrich your learning space with quick and easy Book Hooks from TeachingBooks. Using QR Code shelf talkers, you can engage readers with author interviews, video book trailers, audio excerpts, and book-related games that bring books to life. Each activity covered in this session will be demonstrated in multiple ways, so that you are ready to implement them in your classrooms and libraries. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks and Kim Hooper, Rockland BOCES School Library System.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
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18. "Quick and Easy Book Hooks from TeachingBooks” (Elementary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: elementary librarians and educators

Dates: 1/13/2026

Enrich your learning space with quick and easy Book Hooks from TeachingBooks. Using QR Code shelf talkers, you can engage readers with author interviews, video book trailers, audio excerpts, and book-related games that bring books to life. Each activity covered in this session will be demonstrated in multiple ways, so that you are ready to implement them in your classrooms and libraries. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks and Kim Hooper, Rockland BOCES School Library System.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
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19. SETC: New! 15-Hour Hybrid Course: Mental Health Literacy Through Mindfulness for K-12 School Counselors and Educators Self-Paced Learning + 3 Live Coaching Sessions

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 2/5/2026 to 3/5/2026

Are you ready for PD that actually fits your life as an educator? This course offers a new way to engage with New York State's Mental Health Standards-one that feels practical, grounding, and empowering. Through a mindfulness-centered approach, you'll build the understanding and confidence to integrate these standards with ease in your K-12 setting.New York State's Mental Health Standards are a shared responsibility, and this course gives you the tools, confidence, and clarity to bring them to life in a way that feels supportive instead of overwhelming in your K-12 classroom or school counseling room.Designed for busy educators and school counselors, this hybrid learning experience blends flexible, self-paced modules with three interactive live coaching sessions. You'll build a deeper understanding of mental health literacy while learning effective, research-aligned mindfulness practices you can immediately use with students. In this course, you'll receive: ● Engaging video lessons on mental health literacy, the neuroscience of mindfulness, and a clear breakdown of the NYS Mental Health Standards ● Ready-to-use, adaptable lesson plans for K-12 classrooms ● Tools that strengthen collaboration between classroom teachers and school counselors ● Downloadable resources, templates, and reflection prompts to deepen your practice ● A built-in, moderated, discussion board to connect with colleagues, ask questions, and complete module check-ins ● Three live Zoom coaching sessions where we explore real-world applications and personalize strategies for your school setting
  • Enrolled: 27/30
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20. Exploring the NYSSLS Chemistry Investigations 2-day Workshop *IN PERSON* presented by Kathi Dinota - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 2/9/2026 to 3/9/2026

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This two-day workshop will provide participants with an in-depth opportunity to explore the three required Chemistry Investigations developed to align with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). These performance tasks offer authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate their understanding chemistry concepts and scientific practices in a real-world context. Chemistry teachers and science administrators will deepen their understanding of the NYSSLS and the expectations for three-dimensional student learning. Participants will learn how these investigations are designed to prepare students for the type of scientific reasoning and application they will encounter on the Physical Setting: Chemistry Regents examination. Workshop highlights include: -A demonstration of how each investigation aligns with NYSSLS performance expectations and dimensions of learning -Discussion on how the investigations function as assessments of student learning -Hands-on experience with the Chemistry Investigations to model classroom implementation -Collaboration time to develop strategies for successful integration into existing curricula Please Note: -Participants must bring paper copies of each Chemistry Investigation's documents. These will not be provided at the workshop. -Participants should plan to attend both days to have the opportunity to explore all three investigations. -Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access digital tools during the session. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QJqzsj-aSdOc7mVUZjoV4DuGKl2_TBGv/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 21/24
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21. Model Schools Technology Coordinator Meeting **IN PERSON** - WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES DISTRICTS ONLY - 8:30-10:30am

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 2/10/2026

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These meetings, facilitated by Chris Loiodice, Model Schools Coordinator, are designed for district technology coordinators, building and central office administrators. Participants discuss technology integration, best practices in professional development and district concerns. An agenda is set for each meeting and will include topics of interest submitted by component districts.
  • Enrolled: 13/30
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22. Naviance - An in-person Learning & Professional Development User Group Event

Program: Guidance Support Services

Dates: 2/10/2026

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Join Nassau & Suffolk BOCES and the NY PowerSchool team on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 for an in-person learning and PD opportunity focusing on Naviance ES & WS BOCES: RVSP to Laurie Mitchell: www.wsboces.org/webreg
  • Enrolled: 37/50
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23. MTSS Reboot: Rebuild Your Foundation, Reignite Your Practice *IN PERSON* presented by Nicole Moriarty - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: School and district leaders, classroom teachers, interventionists, counselors, support staff, and MTSS team members

Dates: 2/11/2026

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Audience: School and district leaders, classroom teachers, interventionists, counselors, support staff, and MTSS team members Perfect For: Teams beginning their MTSS journey-or looking to re-center and realign their current approach Whether you're new to MTSS or looking to reset your current systems, MTSS Reboot is your launchpad. This one-day session serves as an introduction or reintroduction to MTSS, helping school and district teams build shared understanding, reflect on current practices, and prepare for the next phase of systems development. Participants will explore the shift from RtI to MTSS, clarify the difference between a process and a system, and begin to see MTSS not just as a set of supports-but as a proactive instructional framework designed for all learners. This session also lays the groundwork for future work, including the development of your MTSS Handbook in subsequent sessions, where teams will strengthen and align their infrastructure for sustainable impact. Key Topics Covered: -MTSS Overview: What it is, what it isn't, and why it matters -Systems vs. Process: Moving from a checklist to an integrated framework -From RtI to MTSS: Understanding the shift and building shared language -Universal Supports & Screening: Strengthening Tier 1 and identifying needs early -Planning, Implementing & Monitoring Interventions with Fidelity -Data-Based Decision Making: Using information to drive action -Meeting Quality & Infrastructure: Designing meetings that get results Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pFCxGzNpMtG6jGCBAtdE3ByQJ_YHISlg/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 6/25
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24. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Project ECHO - Children of Divorced Parents and Complex Family Dynamics - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 8:30-9:45am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 2/11/2026

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Using the Project ECHO model these sessions will provide expert guidance and review of cases (deidentified) and focus on facilitating open discussions and fostering collaborative team learning, sharing expertise and a teach all learn all model. Facilitated by: Jennifer Rogan, NP
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 8/100
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25. Rolling Out Personal Finance Education: Preparing for the K-12 NYSED Updated Graduation Measures *IN PERSON* presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Building and District Administrators, Math and Business Teachers and/or Administrators

Dates: 2/11/2026

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Learn about the most recent updates from New York State Department of Education regarding what your district must do to prepare students so they can be financially literate in alignment with updated graduation measures. Receive information, resources and materials to help plan and implement a high-quality financial literacy coursework for your district to meet the upcoming new NYS graduation recommendations. Learn how to teach students to make wise financial decisions to promote financial well-being, now and in their futures. Lots of resources to teach students to set money goals and budgets, build credit, manage debt, and plan for their financial futures. Audience: Building and District Administrators, Math and Business Teachers and/or Administrators *Bring your own device* Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. YOU CAN VIEW FLYER BY CLICKING ON 'MORE INFO' TAB
  • Enrolled: 15/25
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26. SETC: Math-Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms for K-12 Educators

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 2/11/2026 to 3/25/2026

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Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Transform Your Math Instruction with BTC (K-12) Ready to bring new energy, deeper engagement, and true student thinking into your math classroom? This interactive 15-hour in-person course introduces the powerful "Building Thinking Classrooms” (BTC) framework by Peter Liljedahl-an approach that is reshaping math instruction nationwide. Designed for educators across grades K-12, this experience moves far beyond theory. You'll explore research-backed strategies that elevate whole-class, small-group, and independent learning, including: ● How to structure group work so every student participates and thinks ● ● Questioning techniques that build confidence, autonomy, and curiosity ● Creative note-taking and recording strategies that actually support understanding ● The impact of student movement and workspace-where they think matters ● Practical ways to build a more culturally responsive and inclusive math environment ● Mindfulness practices for reducing math anxiety and supporting emotional regulation ● Strategies to help Special Education students and ENL students actively participate in math class. Throughout the course, you'll leave with tools you can use the very next day to spark richer discussion, increase engagement, and strengthen mathematical reasoning for all learners. Participants may choose to use Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl, but the book is optional-not required. If you're looking for PD that is hands-on, energizing, and transformative for both teachers and students, this course will inspire your next steps in mathematics instruction.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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27. Deeper Dive into New NYSED Biology Investigations Session 2-Unraveling the Mystery of Lactose Tolerance **IN PERSON** Presented by Glen Cochrane-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 2/12/2026

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


• Demonstration of how the investigations align with the NYSSLS;


• Suggestions for embedding the investigation in a NYSSLS-aligned curriculum;


• How the investigations are an assessment of student learning;


• A hands-on experience with the investigations;


• An opportunity to collaborate on strategies for successful implementation **Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, Ipad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop. Sessions 1 and 2 are intended for educators who have not attended a workshop on Biology investigations. However, educators who have attended a past investigation workshop and want to attend either session or both sessions to have another hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of the intent of the investigations are welcome. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COxsvsDh9zTt53vPCDTbdEcOzFkGJzeu/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 9/28
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28. Seal of Civic Readiness: Strategies, Sharing, and Practice *IN PERSON* presented by Nicole Moriarty - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 2/12/2026

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Join us for a half-day workshop on the Seal of Civic Readiness, designed to help educators explore and strengthen civic engagement opportunities in their districts. During this three-hour session, participants will learn about the purpose and components of the Seal, engage in hands-on activities, and share best practices with colleagues. This interactive session will provide practical strategies and ideas to support meaningful implementation of the Seal of Civic Readiness. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UFdr2iY0yK6FlE_G2pMN1ganQqiseJtb/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 4/25
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29. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Introduction to Stress First Aid - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 10-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 2/12/2026

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Recognizing that school staff are frequently exposed to high-stress situations, burnout, and secondary trauma, this program introduces the practical, evidence-based framework of Stress First Aid (SFA). Participants will learn to identify the signs of stress in themselves, colleagues, and students, applying core SFA principles such as Covering, Calming, Connecting, Competence, and Confidence to provide immediate support. The course emphasizes proactive intervention, effective communication, and robust self-care strategies, ultimately empowering staff to build personal resilience, prevent acute stress from escalating, and cultivate a more supportive and healthy school community. Target Audience: Teachers, Administration, paraprofessionals, social workers, psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
  • Enrolled: 7/100
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30. SETC: 15 Hrs. The Dynamics of Conflict - Hybrid Sessions

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 2/12/2026 to 3/19/2026

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In a world where conflict is usually equated with violence, and therefore, fear is a common reaction, it is essential to underscore the opportunities presented by conflict. When violence emerges as a predominant aspect of conflict, these opportunities are lost. Conflicts emerge constantly from our perceptions of the commonplace events of everyday life, and demonstrate what each individual considers to be important and relevant to them. Thus, the elements for the peaceful settlement of a conflict are to be found in the conflict itself. In this course, teachers will learn how to more effectively express and mange the value differences, tensions, and misunderstandings associated with conflict. At the same time, they will be able to teach their students how to acknowledge one another, and build understanding based on the real needs of those involved in the dispute. Teachers will be guided on how to effectively establish a conflict resolution and peer- mediation program in their classroom as well as in their schools. All of the necessary skill training, practice, and resources will be provided.
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31. Cultivating Calm, Focus and Resilience 

Program: Student Support Services

Dates: 2/13/2026

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Step into a space of quiet and restoration as we explore the power of mindfulness to ease stress and support social and emotional well-being. Educators will learn to gently shift the body from the fight-flight-or-freeze response into a state of calm and presence, allowing the nervous system to reset. Through guided mindfulness practices, participants will strengthen skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, and emotional balance while observing thoughts without judgment. Participants will leave with practical tools to carry calm, focus, and resilience into their work, and daily life-nurturing both their own well-being and the social-emotional growth of students.
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32. Wilson Just Words VIRTUAL Workshop - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 2/24/2026

Just Words is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4-12 and adults who have mild to moderate gaps in their decoding and spelling proficiency but do not require intensive intervention.
The Just Words curriculum provides a sophisticated study of word structure appropriate for students beyond the elementary grades. It provides direct and explicit teaching of "how English works” for both decoding and spelling automaticity.
The Just Words and the Wilson Reading System provide a multi-tiered system of support for students in grades 4-12. Just Words provides targeted intervention for students with word-level deficits in the 15th-50th percentile, and WRS provides a more intensive and comprehensive intervention.
The Just Words class is not just teaching reading and spelling basics, it is providing the foundational skills that are necessary in today's economy. Just Words provides a curriculum for the accelerated study of word structure through the six syllable types in English and the most common Latin roots. It is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4 - 12 and adults who do not require intensive intervention but do require explicit decoding and spelling instruction due to word-level deficits.
As a Tier II program, Just Words is an appropriate intervention in daily small group or class instruction. Just Words is highly effective for those students with gaps in their decoding and spelling and performing below grade level (16- 50th percentile).
Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of conference.
For full description, please view flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lbA7akRo_llSqQf6ghQNxXQflXKAoZQl/view?usp=sharing
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33. Teaching ENL Students in the Content Areas and Utilizing Effective Strategies for Students with Interrupted Education (SIFE) **ONLINE** presented by Pamela Solomon-4-7pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 2/24/2026

Participants will examine effective strategies to implement with teaching second language learners in the content areas. In addition, we will examine several techniques to scaffold/modify lessons for SIFE students to improve their comprehension skills and improve their linguistic abilities. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Duy4894a1xxT5CTaQo5B3IMsxYZFKI66/view?usp=sharing
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34. Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Teaching Practices 3-hour Virtual Course presented by Anne Rullan, Ed.D. - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, and administrators

Dates: 2/25/2026

Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, and administrators This workshop introduces educators to the core principles and practical strategies of culturally responsive and inclusive teaching. Participants will explore how identity, culture, language, and lived experience shape how students learn-and how intentional instructional choices can create environments where all students thrive. This session guides educators through the essential components of culturally responsive practice, including fostering positive relationships, validating students' cultural assets, designing inclusive curriculum and instruction, and addressing bias-both implicit and structural. Participants will examine strategies that promote student voice, choice, and agency; support diverse learners; and cultivate a learning community built on respect and belonging. Participants will learn to: -Understand the foundations of culturally responsive and inclusive teaching. -Recognize the role of identity, culture, and lived experience in shaping student learning. -Build positive, respectful, and identity-affirming teacher-student relationships. -Integrate diverse perspectives, texts, and examples into curriculum and instruction. -Create classroom environments that cultivate belonging, engagement, and student agency. -Use instructional strategies that validate cultural assets and support all learners. -Reflect on personal and systemic biases to strengthen equitable instructional decision-making. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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35. THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS VIRTUAL TOOLKIT BRIEF #2: TEACHING READING IN MULTILINGUAL CLASSROOMS: MOVING BEYOND A DEFICIT PERSPECTIVE - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 2/25/2026

In this workshop, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional practices during the second part of the day. Participants will work throughout this day long workshop to link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement this brief with the following outcomes:
How to build upon early exposure to language, songs and stories in the home
Understand the concept of dynamic assessments and how to use family input to better understand a student's true capabilities
Build family partnerships by gathering insights about language use, literacy practices and daily life to affirm student identities and experiences
Use home languages to promote equity engagement and academic achievement for all
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36. Accutrain SUPER BUNDLE-The Innovative Schools Summit New York Conference 2026 Presented by Accutrain - Includes Wednesday and Thursday AM Conference

Program: Professional Development

Audience: PreK-12 Educators, Administrators, School Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Special Education Personnel

Dates: 2/25/2026 to 2/28/2026

Join us for the Innovative Schools Summit in New York on February 25-28, 2026. Network with fellow educators and learn from nationally recognized speakers who share their experiences and proven strategies to help you succeed in the classroom and in your career. Hosted by AccuTrain in association with Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Nassau BOCES and Western Suffolk BOCES. The New York Summit features access to 4 education conferences for the price of one: Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, At-Risk Students Conference, School Climate & Culture Forum and Social-Emotional Learning Forum. The overall themes of the Summit are: Supporting SEL Competencies, Transforming School Climate and Addressing Unfinished Learning.
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37. Accutrain-BUNDLE-The Innovative Schools Summit New York Conference 2026 Presented by Accutrain - Includes Thursday AM Conference

Program: Professional Development

Audience: PreK-12 Educators, Administrators, School Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Special Education Personnel

Dates: 2/26/2026 to 2/28/2026

Join us for the Innovative Schools Summit in New York on February 26-28, 2026. Network with fellow educators and learn from nationally recognized speakers who share their experiences and proven strategies to help you succeed in the classroom and in your career. Hosted by AccuTrain in association with Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Nassau BOCES and Western Suffolk BOCES. The New York Summit features access to 4 education conferences for the price of one: Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, At-Risk Students Conference, School Climate & Culture Forum and Social-Emotional Learning Forum. The overall themes of the Summit are: Supporting SEL Competencies, Transforming School Climate and Addressing Unfinished Learning.
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38. Become a More Confident Grammar Teacher! Gr K-6 *IN PERSON* presented by Sarah Cordova / Literacy Matters - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 2/26/2026

Grammar lessons are taking place in our classrooms daily, yet our students do not seem to retain the skills, nor are they particularly excited about these incredibly powerful meaning-making tools. However, there is a way to deliver solid, practical grammar instruction that has been right under our noses all this time. Using texts that you are already using in your classroom, along with a new lens for looking at language, participants will leave with strategies to start teaching "grammar that sticks" in their own classrooms with little prep and lots of excitement. ***Participants should bring a few of their anchor texts, read alouds, and mentor texts to the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1unhd2GTrpw2evT2K4TurM9Z0wEetJNYq/view?usp=sharing
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39. ELA Coordinator Network Meeting **IN PERSON** facilitated by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 2/26/2026

These in-person meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of ELA supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors.
Consortium Membership Available For ALL Districts -participation for up to 25 district teachers to attend ELA related workshops -1 customized professional development workshop held in district -Includes all ELA Coordinator Meetings
Please contact cvagenas@wsboces.org for further information. Please register INDIVIDUALLY for each meeting FREE to ELA Consortium Members Eligible for 3 hours CTLE per meeting
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10vkQCV_1Wc4ioCDBZ2HriS5GMfbrdsvE/view?usp=sharing
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40. Teaching a NYSSLS-Based Biology Course; Now What? Presented by Glen Cochrane *IN PERSON* - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Regents LS: Biology teachers and science leaders

Dates: 2/26/2026

Audience: Regents LS: Biology teachers and science leaders Launching a full-year NYSSLS-based Biology course? Whether you're just getting started or refining your NYSSLS approach for students taking the LS: Biology Regents, this workshop is your opportunity to build confidence, clarity, and effective classroom strategies. It will serve as a refresher, placing three-dimensional, phenomenon-based learning into an instructional context. Regardless of the curriculum your district is using to meet the "new" expectations of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), we'll unpack the why, how, and what behind these shifts-so you're not just following a framework; you're teaching with purpose. NYSSLS demands more from students and educators. Today's learners are expected to learn science through active participation-asking questions, building models, analyzing data, and applying core ideas to real-world phenomena. It's not about memorizing facts; it's about making sense of the natural world through evidence and explanation. This workshop will help you reframe your instruction around scientific thinking, authentic application, and meaningful assessment. You'll leave with three-dimensional strategies you can implement tomorrow-and a vision that will guide you throughout the year. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, Ipad, or tablet to download resources and access websites during the workshop. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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41. Unlock Potential: Cultivating the Intellectual Behaviors of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate *IN PERSON* presented by Nicole Moriarty - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 2/26/2026

Unlock the power of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate with a practical framework that makes these attributes teachable, visible, and meaningful across PreK-12. Through the Habits of Mind, educators learn simple routines and shared language that integrate seamlessly into daily instruction-bringing clarity, coherence, and authentic measures of student growth. We Will Explore -The Portrait of a Graduate A clear look at the six attributes and why they matter for students from PreK through 12th grade. You will see how these attributes already show up in moments of teaching and learning across the day. -The Habits of Mind A practical framework that takes the Portrait of a Graduate from broad ideas to concrete, teachable habits. These habits guide students to think deeply, work through challenges, use language precisely, and navigate tasks when the answer is not immediately obvious. -Making Growth Visible How to help students notice, use, and reflect on these habits so growth becomes visible to them, to teachers, and to families. This brings clarity to measurement and progress in ways that feel authentic and supportive. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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42. Lit Lab Lunch and Learn - 11:30-12:30pm

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 2/26/2026

LitLab.ai is an adaptive literacy platform that integrates artificial intelligence with evidence-based reading instruction. Grounded in the Science of Reading, it supports teachers in delivering personalized practice that strengthens decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. By promoting critical thinking, communication, and lifelong learning skills, LitLab.ai directly aligns with the Portrait of a Graduate vision-empowering students to become capable, confident, and literate citizens prepared for success beyond the classroom. As districts navigate an influx of AI-powered literacy tools, a central question remains: how do these tools genuinely support high-quality instruction rather than distract from it? This joint session brings together district literacy leaders from Garden City Union Free School District (Nassau County) and LitLab to examine how AI can amplify Tier 1 instructional materials, not replace them, and how formative data can serve as the connective tissue between curriculum and day-to-day instructional decision-making. Participants will see concrete classroom examples from a K-1 implementation, including print and digital use across whole-group, small-group, independent practice, and assessment contexts. The session will also highlight how educators adapted LitLab within existing literacy blocks, aligned it to core phonics curricula, and used embedded data to better understand student strengths and needs-without adding instructional burden or displacing established screening tools.
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43. Accutrain-COFERENCE/SUMMIT ONLY-The Innovative Schools Summit New York Conference 2026 Presented by Accutrain

Program: Professional Development

Audience: PreK-12 Educators, Administrators, School Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Special Education Personnel

Dates: 2/26/2026 to 2/28/2026

Join us for the Innovative Schools Summit in New York on February 26-28, 2026. Network with fellow educators and learn from nationally recognized speakers who share their experiences and proven strategies to help you succeed in the classroom and in your career. Hosted by AccuTrain in association with Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Nassau BOCES and Western Suffolk BOCES. The New York Summit features access to 4 education conferences for the price of one: Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, At-Risk Students Conference, School Climate & Culture Forum and Social-Emotional Learning Forum. The overall themes of the Summit are: Supporting SEL Competencies, Transforming School Climate and Addressing Unfinished Learning.
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44. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Tics and Tourette's - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 1-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 2/26/2026

This session will provide educators and school mental health staff with a comprehensive understanding of tic disorders, including Tourette's Syndrome, a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects children and adolescents. Participants will gain practical strategies to support students with tics in the classroom, reduce stigma, and promote a positive and inclusive learning environment. Facilitated by Cathy Budman, MD. and Jane Zwilling.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing
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45. AI for Literacy: Smarter Planning, Custom Texts, and More Engaged Readers *IN PERSON* Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-6 elementary teachers, reading teachers, ELL teachers, literacy coaches, and administrators

Dates: 2/27/2026

Step into the future of literacy instruction! This interactive workshop is designed for elementary literacy and reading teachers ready to explore a variety of AI tools that can transform teaching and learning. Discover how to use AI to streamline lesson planning, generate engaging and differentiated reading materials, and support the diverse needs of your students. You'll learn how to create decodable texts, leveled passages, writing prompts, rubrics, and interactive activities-all tailored to your classroom goals. With hands-on time to explore multiple tools, you'll immediately apply what you learn to design resources for your students. No tech expertise required-just bring a laptop or tablet, your curiosity, and your passion for teaching. Leave with practical strategies, ready-to-use materials, and fresh inspiration to elevate literacy instruction. Audience: K-6 elementary teachers, reading teachers, ELL teachers, literacy coaches, and administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W3-B0_BOZTogc3ni3hpY-Wih2Wc3VWAA/view?usp=sharing
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46. Practice, Analyze, and Write NYSSLS Physics Cluster Questions *IN PERSON* presented by Richard Slesinski - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/2/2026

As the NYSSLS-aligned Regents Physics exam approaches, high school physics teachers need targeted support to navigate the exam's most distinctive feature: cluster questions. These multi-part, phenomenon-based items are central to assessing students' ability to apply science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core disciplinary ideas in context. This full-day workshop provides a deep dive into understanding, analyzing, and designing cluster questions. Participants will actively engage with released sample questions, practice scoring student responses, and collaboratively develop their own cluster questions for classroom and assessment use. By the end of this workshop, participants will: -Understand the structure and purpose of cluster questions on the NYSSLS Regents Physics exam. -Examine the alignment between cluster questions and the three dimensions of the NYSSLS. -Practice answering released cluster questions to better anticipate student thinking. -Design original cluster questions based on NYSSLS Performance Expectations and classroom phenomena. -Leave with a set of ready-to-use cluster questions and rubrics for each NYSSLS physics performance objective. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QOK7nG3lxOn_Vqa3oxO3daPnX_20QyM3/view?usp=sharing
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47. Elementary Math Deep-Dive Series - A Balancing Act - Solving Equations Gr 3-6 *IN PERSON* presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-6 Educators, Special Educators, Elementary Math Coaches, AIS, Math Directors

Dates: 3/3/2026

Audience: K-6 Educators, Special Educators, Elementary Math Coaches, AIS, Math Directors Participants will deep-dive into high-leverage math content and instructional practices in alignment with the NYSED Numeracy Briefs 3 and 4 by exploring high-quality and engaging mathematics activities and resources aligned with NYS NextGen Math Standards. Participants will have opportunities to engage with content to explore deeply and thoroughly in order to enhance teaching and learning. Creative and engaging activities, resources and tasks will be explored for each topic. Best instructional practices and strategies will be discussed, modeled, and shared. Ready-to-use takeaways for seamless classroom implementation. *Please bring your own device* Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HohBtEZsvqfP0rL8bhkU7pmUDv1u3PNg/view?usp=sharing
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48. Leadership Training: How to Reach ALL Students Through Instructional Leadership *IN PERSON* presented by Angela Hanlin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/3/2026

This full-day professional development session is designed for administrators who are ready to deepen their impact as instructional leaders and ensure that all students have access to high-quality learning. Participants will explore the research behind effective instructional leadership and learn how to transform universal instruction within their schools. Key topics include identifying the look-fors of explicit instruction, providing meaningful coaching and feedback to teachers, and building a culture of urgency and shared responsibility. The session will also address the critical shift from compliance to genuine commitment and reinforce the core belief that ALL Means ALL! Administrators will leave with practical tools and strategies to lead with clarity, purpose, and a renewed focus on student success. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0UpND3B9Fj_co2pGXP5msW40HSO0SXr/view?usp=sharing
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49. Making Groupwork the Norm: Evolved Strategies for Deeper Collaboration *IN PERSON* presented by Philip Dituri - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/3/2026

Having students to work collaboratively isn't just something you do with your students in isolated moments - it's a culture you cultivate over time. In this newly updated and expanded version of the popular Making Groupwork the Norm workshop, we'll dive deeper into the classroom structures, routines, and mindsets that help collaborative learning thrive in middle and high school classrooms. Whether you're new to collaborative learning or building on what you learned in the original workshop, this session offers fresh insights grounded in real classroom practice. You'll leave with: -A refined set of groupwork norms that boost student independence and peer-to-peer accountability -New strategies for designing tasks that foster true collaboration - not just cooperation -Tools for formative assessment that track individual understanding within group contexts -Clear guidance on managing equity, voice, and shared responsibility -Ways to use groupwork as a lever for differentiation and deeper learning We'll also address persistent myths about groupwork, explore common implementation challenges, and share field-tested solutions that work across content areas. Join us to transform groupwork from an occasional structure into a powerful, everyday practice - and reimagine what students can do when they learn together. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rg3GUJZUC3-Rub4lcV9EHZCDi-leZ1Rc/view?usp=sharing
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50. ELA Curriculum Writing 3-Day Institute Grades 5-12 presented by Victor Jaccarino - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/4/2026 to 4/21/2026

Over the last decade, curriculum has been redefined to include standards-based units of study, as well as the Science of Reading principles. Join Victor Jaccarino for a three-day interactive workshop/institute to help ELA teachers begin the process of writing a grade level standards-based curriculum based on The Science of Reading. During this process, teachers will have the opportunity to collaborate with educators from other districts, as well as receive feedback from colleagues. In the spirit of writing units with the end in mind (Understanding by Design), teachers will write a standards-based assessment for a 1-4-week ELA literature and reading based unit. Units will include reading and writing instruction. By the end of the second day, teachers will have developed lessons for the unit that include whole lessons and formative assessments to inform instruction. By the end of the third day, teachers will minimally have an outline of a complete standards-based unit, and ideally a complete unit with a mid-unit assessment, formative assessments, protocols that promote collaboration and writing. It is recommended that districts send a team or teams of grade level teachers or teams teaching on different grade levels who can collaborate on the units that will become part of the grade level curriculum. There will be an expectation, that on day 1, participants will bring a full-length text that they would like to include in the curriculum, or a series of short texts by a single author or held together thematically. The text(s) should be challenging and have multiple interpretations. Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rbxGpgJj1kakpRA85TOgPPUTE3lS4gvF/view?usp=sharing
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51. LISTEMELA WINTER CONFERENCE: Writing to Show What You Know: Making Thinking Visible in Science Bridging Data, Literacy, and Science Sensemaking *IN PERSON* presented by Kristen Cummings & Lynn DiAndrea - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/4/2026

This full-day professional learning experience is designed to help science educators make student thinking visible through intentional writing and academic discourse. Grounded in the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) and Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs), the workshop connects literacy practices directly to science sensemaking and assessment. The first half of the day focuses on writing strategies that function as instructional tools. Participants will explore research-based scaffolds-drawing from The Writing Revolution, structured explanation frames, and data-driven prompts-that help students organize evidence, connect ideas, and construct scientific explanations. Using student samples and Regents-style questions, educators will learn how writing reveals levels of understanding and provides actionable formative data aligned to PLD levels. The second half of the day shifts to academic discourse as a complementary pathway to sensemaking. Participants will experience and analyze structured science talk routines that support equitable participation, deepen reasoning, and prepare students for writing. Educators will learn how to leverage talk moves, questioning strategies, and student-to-student discourse to surface thinking, address misconceptions, and strengthen explanations before students put pencil to paper. Participants will leave with ready-to-implement writing scaffolds, science talk structures, and assessment tools that strengthen literacy, improve sensemaking, and generate meaningful data to inform instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Consortium seats may NOT be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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52. Evidence Practices in Classroom Management 2-Day Workshop *IN PERSON* presented by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/5/2026 to 3/12/2026

The effective management of a classroom begins with establishing a positive, proactive and preventive learning environment that fosters learning for all students and minimizes disruptions. Effective classroom managers build strong relationships with students, communicate effectively, and adapt their strategies to meet individual needs. Participants will learn eight research based strategies that increase instructional time, minimize problematic behavior and increase student engagement thereby setting students up for academic, social and behavioral success. These practices include: -understanding student behavior, -providing quality instruction, -teaching rules, -expectations, -routines and procedures, -practicing precorrection, -active supervision and -implementing strategies for both positive and negative responses. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l-npmTp3t6FtJkSlgmrktX5YNhHaf_Nz/view?usp=sharing
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53. Roots to Reading: Building Stronger Readers Through Morphology *IN PERSON* Presented by Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: 3-6 classroom teachers, reading teachers, and administrators

Dates: 3/5/2026

Get ready to explore a variety of materials while collaborating with colleagues in this interactive workshop designed for teachers in Grades 3 and up. Deepen your understanding of morphology and discover how to teach word parts-prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots-in ways that connect to reading, writing, and content-area learning. Participants will receive a clear scope and sequence aligned to grade-level expectations, along with ready-to-use instructional routines, engaging activities, and assessment tools. Content area teachers will also benefit by exploring practical strategies to weave morphology into science, social studies, and other subject areas-helping students unlock academic vocabulary and deepen their comprehension. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your practice, you'll leave with the knowledge and resources to implement a structured, research-based approach to morphology instruction that supports all learners. Audience: 3-6 classroom teachers, reading teachers, and administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EVEuHNkVZn3Wy2_cECmoWpabEKCyfXZJ/view?usp=sharing
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54. Using Effective Literacy Strategies in Secondary Science Classrooms *IN PERSON* presented by Jacqueline Darvin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/5/2026

The new science assessments in NY State are literacy-based. At the same time, middle and high school students' literacy skills have declined. This workshop will equip middle and high school science teachers with practical literacy strategies on reading that will help their secondary students comprehend, remember, and demonstrate their learning of science content. Participants are asked to please bring a laptop and some current lesson plans/curriculum to the session. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGcJh4segwohJe_0AREEK8aTHuvY5ARk/view?usp=sharing
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55. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - PTSD and Trauma - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 10-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 3/5/2026

This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of PTSD and Trauma in Kids, a pervasive issue that affects a child's development, learning, and behavior in the school environment. Learn practical strategies to identify signs of trauma, create trauma-sensitive classrooms, and provide supportive interventions to facilitate their healing, resilience, and academic success. Facilitated by: Daniel Hoffman, PhD and Wendy Paisner, PsyD.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing
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56. SETC: 15 Hour- Live Virtual *15 Hour- The Resilient Educator- From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transformative Wellness Strategies For a Calm, Mindful End of the School Year'

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 3/5/2026 to 6/25/2026

Calling all educational heroes: K-12 teachers, school counselors, administrators, support staff, ENL specialists, paraprofessionals, lunch monitors, clerical workers, and everyone who makes their schools thrive! If you're reading this description, THIS is your SIGN to register for this course. Are you mentally crossing off calendar days until your next break? Carrying the weight of student needs while your well-being waits? Are you drowning in a sea of IEPs, assessments, conferences, and challenging behavioral situations? Finding yourself completely depleted by the time you reach home? Then this 15-hour journey to restoration is meant specifically for YOU. Take a moment right now... Inhale deeply... Exhale completely... Inhale again... And release... Envision yourself navigating the remaining weeks of the school year with a centered mind that remains calm amid chaos, practical strategies that make the final stretch of the school year manageable, and the ability to ride each wave of challenges with balance and purpose. This course offers the sanctuary and replenishment you've been craving. This course is dedicated to helping you reclaim your passion for education while honoring your need for self-care. Remember: You cannot pour from an empty cup. This course will meet 1 hour per week so that it is something that you look forward to and not another thing ‘to do'. Your future self is already thanking you for registering today!
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57. I Got 99 Problems: How to Cultivate a Culture of Problem Solving in Mathematics Classrooms *IN PERSON* presented by Philip Dituri - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/6/2026

What do you do when you don't know what to do? "I don't know what to do” is a common refrain in math class-especially when students face unfamiliar problems or standardized test questions. Do they give up? Or do they problem solve? Unfortunately, explicit instruction in problem solving is often missing from the curriculum. In this workshop, we'll explore practical strategies and routines you can use to help your students become confident, capable problem solvers. You'll leave with concrete tools and next steps to bring more problem solving into your classroom. Together, we won't just learn how to teach problem solving-we'll become better problem solvers ourselves. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4h0EU1Z5E3LVAHKOx73lG9bMXOKjQ-u/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 3/30
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58. Instructional Routines & Literacy Integration *IN PERSON* presented by Nicole Moriarty - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/6/2026

Strengthen daily instruction by using simple, repeatable routines that help students practice the Habits of Mind while building the literacy skills aligned to the science of reading. These routines make the Portrait of a Graduate attributes teachable in every classroom, giving students the language and behaviors they need to think with clarity, curiosity, and intention across all content areas. We Will Explore -How POG attributes come alive through daily routines that build thinking, collaboration, precision, and problem-solving. -Habits of Mind as the bridge that makes the Portrait of a Graduate concrete, visible, and teachable. -Literacy-aligned routines that grow the reading, writing, and thinking brain while reinforcing the habits students need to navigate complex tasks. -Shared language and prompts that guide students to notice their thinking, use evidence, persevere, and learn with intention. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
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59. Instructional Technology Plan District VIRTUAL Work Session - 9-10am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 3/6/2026

This virtual working session is designed to provide support and allow time for districts to work collaboratively on the Instructional Technology Plan (ITP) Survey.
  • Enrolled: 4/30
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60. Creating Shared Solutions: A Collaborative Approach to Behavior Support Presented by Cindy Goldrich and/or Bonni Cohen **HYBRID** - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Guidance Counselors and School Psychologists

Dates: 3/9/2026

Attend in person or virtually
This workshop introduces a proactive, strengths-based model to help educators understand the "why” behind student behavior and co-create lasting solutions. Participants will learn to reduce reactive discipline, increase motivation, and maximize time for instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval required prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCNAKKCVth2cL3kx_FHDBVvvntDQFirR/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 2/40
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61. Liaison Business Meeting/Professional Learning for All

Program: School Library System

Dates: 3/10/2026

Liaisons' business meeting will be followed by professional learning. Professional learning TBD. All Western Suffolk school library media specialists welcome to attend.
  • Enrolled: 20/60
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62. Classroom Strategies to Meet the Rigor of the New Biology Regents *IN PERSON* Presented by Glen Cochrane - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/10/2026

The NYSSLS-based LS: Biology Regents exam has raised the bar for students, presenting challenges well beyond the former Living Environment Regents. This exam is designed around the expectations of three-dimensional (3D) learning, requiring students not only to acquire scientific knowledge but also to think like scientists and make sense of novel scientific scenarios. To achieve this, we will focus on practical classroom strategies that gradually build the science skills necessary to meet the rigor of the new exam. We will take a clear and practical look at New York State's Educational Assessment Strategy and how it can build 3D skills. This approach uses multiple types of assessments to gauge student learning progress, tailor instruction, identify strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate mastery. Participants will explore how the clusters in the Biology Regents exam are structured and developed, and how they differ from the various classroom techniques used to assess expectations for 3D learning. Topics will include: -How the Regents exams are based on the NYSSLS and the Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs), rather than your curriculum. -The role of student assessment as a component of curriculum and instruction -The use of AI to assist in constructing classroom and Regents-style assessments. -The development of curriculum-based and novel-based phenomena for classroom assessments. -How Performance Level Descriptions are aligned with each NYSSLS performance expectation when constructing Regents question clusters -Determine the PLD level for each of the items in a question cluster from a recent Biology Regents. -Analyze how the language of the PLD is applied in constructing each question. -Review strategies that will progressively enhance the testing skills necessary for students to navigate the rigor of Regents question clusters
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63. Hands-On Strategies & Collaborative Growth for K-12 Art Educators 2-Day Workshop *IN PERSON* presented by Eric Drotch - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/10/2026 to 3/11/2026

Join artist and educator Eric Drotch for two days of programming designed to ignite your creativity and energize your teaching. On Day 1, dive into engaging hands-on learning, explore new media and materials, and brainstorm fresh, innovative project ideas. Connect and collaborate with your fellow educators from across the region to discover strategies that spark creativity in your students. On Day 2, explore more practical topics like student assessment, portfolio development, classroom organization, and keep on playing with art materials. With Eric as your guide, you will leave feeling empowered and equipped with actionable ideas to transform your classroom into a hub of creativity, collaboration, and inspiration!
Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 consortium seats. If district pays, district approval required prior to start of session.
FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19T_Cim3aPxuwGJ5GTDWS575aFx40QBvc/view?usp=sharing
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64. Instructional Coaching Cycles to Support Teacher Growth 3-hour Virtual Course presented by Anne Rullan, Ed.D. - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Instructional coaches, teacher leaders, department chairs, assistant principals, principals, curriculum directors, and anyone responsible for supporting teacher development.

Dates: 3/10/2026

Audience: Instructional coaches, teacher leaders, department chairs, assistant principals, principals, curriculum directors, and anyone responsible for supporting teacher development. Participants will explore coaching models that prioritize partnership, clarity, and purposeful feedback. The workshop provides unpacking the stages of the coaching cycle, including identifying goals rooted in student learning, co-planning lessons, using observational data to guide reflective conversations, and designing actionable next steps that honor teacher voice and agency. Emphasis is placed on building trust, fostering a growth mindset, and creating sustainable systems that help teachers feel supported-not evaluated. Participants will learn to: -Understand the essential components of an effective instructional coaching cycle. -Develop trusting, collaborative partnerships with teachers grounded in respect and shared purpose. -Use student-centered goals to drive coaching conversations and support meaningful instructional shifts. -Collect and analyze observational evidence to guide reflective dialogue. -Provide actionable, non-evaluative feedback that fosters teacher growth. -Implement coaching structures that build capacity and promote continuous improvement schoolwide. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
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65. Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Chemistry NYSSLS *IN PERSON* presented by Kathi Dinota - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/11/2026

This workshop is designed to support chemistry teachers in understanding and applying the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) to develop coherent, engaging, and standards-aligned chemistry curricula. The primary goals of the workshop are to: -Help educators unpack the NYSSLS, focusing on their structure and intent -Equip teachers with tools to identify key disciplinary core ideas (DCIs), science and engineering practices (SEPs), and crosscutting concepts (CCCs) -Closely examine the Chemistry NYSSLS (What's In and What's Out?) -Foster collaboration and resource sharing By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: -Deconstruct NYSSLS performance expectations for chemistry -Confidently use NYSSLS as a framework for instructional decision-making. Participants will receive access to a shared online folder with collaborative resources. *Participants should bring a charged laptop and a willingness to constructively collaborate.* Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bgp1fW50NIjfs5Q5X3iFuvi8R3pAdfBc/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 23/25
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66. Handwriting Instruction: Improve the Reading Performance of Elementary Students VIRTUAL workshop presented by Dana Brown-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Grades K-12 District Leaders, Grades K-12 Principals, K-12 Teachers

Dates: 3/11/2026

Delve into the release from the Iowa Reading Research Center and understand how handwriting instruction improves both reading and writing outcomes. Learn how orthographic and phonologic information come together during handwriting instruction. Explore how handwriting instruction facilitates the storage of alphabetic knowledge. Gain strategies for instructing shape, size, and slant, as well as using visual cues to effectively implement handwriting techniques. See where handwriting instruction fits in during phonemic awareness/phonics instructional time. Investigate online tools for developing handwriting, in addition to parsing out when it is more practical to use a keyboard. Balance offloading thinking to devices, with using devices to allow us to do deeper thinking work. Research the connections of speech to print. Consider writer's preferences, and how it feels different to write on paper versus screens. Apply micro writing at the upper grades and across content areas to gain the handwriting benefits younger learners typically experience. Study font and which features define a letter, and which features are merely stylistic variations. Intended Audience: Grades K-12 District Leaders, Grades K-12 Principals, K-12 Teachers Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iUjuUshy46Rs5sqws0qcvhZ_hJY36xW_/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 5/25
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67. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Project ECHO - Students with Medical Comorbidities - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 8:30-9:45am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 3/11/2026

Using the Project ECHO model these sessions will provide expert guidance and review of cases (deidentified) and focus on facilitating open discussions and fostering collaborative team learning, sharing expertise and a teach all learn all model. Facilitated by: Chris Wang, MD.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 6/100
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68. Portrait of a Graduate: Global Citizen *IN PERSON* presented by Kira Nurieli / Harmony Strategies Group - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/11/2026

A Full-Day Professional Learning Experience for Educators Offered by Harmony Strategies Group (HSG) / Facilitated by Kira Nurieli, Founder & CEO The Portrait of a Graduate: Global Citizen full-day program prepares educators to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets students need to act responsibly and ethically within local, global, and digital communities. This professional learning experience equips educators to help students understand their role in an interconnected world and to engage thoughtfully, respectfully, and constructively in a culturally diverse, democratic society. Grounded in social and organizational psychology, political philosophy, and conflict theory, the program emphasizes global citizenship as an active practice-one that integrates ethical decision-making, civic engagement, perspective-taking, and responsible participation in digital and real-world spaces. Educators gain both theoretical concepts and practical tools to translate global citizenship into developmentally appropriate, classroom-ready learning experiences. This program directly supports the Global Citizen competency by helping educators teach students to: -Act responsibly and ethically in local, global, and digital communities. -Apply civic knowledge, skills, and mindsets to real-world issues. -Engage respectfully across cultures, identities, and perspectives. -Understand what civic responsibility means and includes. -Contribute positively to a democratic and culturally diverse society. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER BY CLICKING ON 'MORE INFO' TAB. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
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69. Enhance Your Mindset VIRTUAL Workshop presented by The Zen Den - 4:30-6pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 3/11/2026

Participants will learn various coping tools to give them a calmer and more focused mindset. Participants will also learn how to integrate mindfulness into the everyday environments of 6-12 grade classrooms. Delving into mindfulness will help participants manage personal and professional trying times with a thought filled, productive, peaceful state of mind. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R8uAe0L-nK1UjBTxDv0nQHH4A9iXIpAq/view?usp=sharing
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70. Math Coordinator Network Meeting - HYBRID OPTION - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/12/2026

Attend Virtually or In Person
These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of math supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, a local vendor will do a brief presentation and information will be shared. Breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors.
HYBRID OPTION - Participate virtually or in person!
CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE FOR ALL DISTRICTS - participation for up to 25 district teachers to attend math related workshops - 1 customized professional development workshop held in district - Includes all Math Coordinator Meetings
Please contact rallen@wsboces.org or smooney@wsboces.org for further information.
Please register INDIVIDUALLY for each meeting!
Eligible for 3 hours CTLE. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to meeting.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q4tx2e3vidsI2IjYVPXHZi1s8qw8auxU/view?usp=sharing
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71. Unlocking the 7 Teaching Standards: Supporting Administrators in Transitioning to STEPS *IN PERSON* presented by Anne Rullan, Ed.D. - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/12/2026

Audience: Administrators This workshop empowers school and district administrators to confidently transition to the STEPS (Standards-Based Teacher Evaluation and Professional Support) framework by deepening understanding of the 7 Teaching Standards and aligning them to clear, meaningful evidence of practice. Participants will engage in interactive learning that blends clarity, collaboration, and practical application-ensuring that evaluation practices instructional, developmental, and supportive. Participants will leave with: -A deeper understanding of how the STEPS framework elevates teacher growth and instructional quality -Tools for calibrating observations and evidence collection using the seven teaching standards Draft evidence lists and artifacts aligned to each standard, created during collaborative workgroups -Clear action steps to implement STEPS with consistency, transparency, and purpose Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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72. Magma Math Lunch and Learn - 11:30-12:30pm

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 3/12/2026

Join us for an insightful Lunch and Learn session with Kristi Panzini from Magma Math. Discover how Magma Math can enhance student engagement and provide valuable insights into student thinking, aligning with your instructional goals.
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73. The School Counseling Network for 2025-2026 Guidance Student Support Services

Program: Guidance Support Services

Dates: 3/13/2026

Session topic TBD flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J0T4RBBYyirMHhHEBnph7sY1RQPoN2fs/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 1/40
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74. New Visions Biology Workshop - Unit 6: Woolly Mammoth *IN PERSON* - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators

Dates: 3/16/2026

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators Workshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/biology *Bring your own device* Unit 6: Woolly Mammoth Topic: Ecosystem Resilience, Climate Change, and Human Impact - Monday, March 16, 2026 PEs: HS-LS2-5, HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-7, HS-LS4-6 (NGSS, not in NYSSLS), HS-ESS2-6 (NYSSLS only), HS-ETS1-1This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 6 of the New Visions Biology curriculum. Educators will engage in immersive experiences with the unit materials, reflect on their learning, discuss adaptations to meet their students' needs, and collaborate with peers to problem-solve challenges. This unit-based PL also highlights a high-leverage pedagogical goal-helping students connect understandings they develop from one lesson to the next across all three dimensions
Each workshop is eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Each participant can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats per workshop. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10EsfYlBtdWEfA0rHzojW2_JNqxxK0ecr/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 16/30
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75. Tackling NYSSLS Using Cooperative Learning *IN PERSON* presented by Richard Slesinski - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/16/2026

This interactive workshop helps high school science teachers design and implement NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activities that also build collaboration and social-emotional skills. Participants will experience two jigsaw activities-one science-based and one about the jigsaw structure itself-before designing their own. Teachers will learn how to: -structure student "families” and expert groups, -use ice breakers and social skill warm-ups, -teach with phenomena and model development, -incorporate checks for understanding and time-buffers, and -guide student reflection and group evaluation. Learning Targets: -Understand the structure and purpose of a cooperative learning jigsaw -Explore how to embed 3D learning (DCIs, SEPs, CCCs) within a jigsaw -Learn how to explicitly teach and reinforce social skills -Use ice breakers and reflection activities to strengthen collaboration -Identify when and how to use time-buffers to maintain engagement -Experience sample jigsaws as learners -Begin designing their own NYSSLS-aligned jigsaw activity Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CpzNHEpqRfQM2l1BAWGHdTkiYDNrzZu7/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 3/30
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76. Comprehension Monitoring: Leveraging Multiple Strategy Instruction, 1-8 VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Dr. Alison Leveque - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 3/17/2026

Comprehension monitoring, a skill used by successful readers, can be explicitly taught to boost students' reading comprehension in language arts and across content areas. Make the most of multiple strategy instruction with high-leverage strategies that students can apply across texts with increasing independence over time. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P-h1ekObin120T-AOLw6tndyMR_aEylW/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 2/30
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77. Engaging Students with Desmos for NEW USERS **ONLINE** presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/17/2026

The Desmos activity platform is a free digital platform that allows math teachers to engage and interact with their students. Simply, it's a sequence of screens, each with a different task, prompt, or question. The screens in each activity can be as simple or sophisticated as the teacher desires. Purpose Desmos has a mission that says it's goal is to "help every student learn math and love learning math”. This involves far more than just simply solving math problems and inputting answers. Activities ask students to: -Make connections between scenarios they encounter and mathematical ideas. -Look for patterns and represent those patterns mathematically. -Take chances, make mistakes, and adjust their thinking based on those mistakes. -Ask questions and share misconceptions in a safe environment. Workshop Objectives -Familiarize teachers with Desmos calculators, which are now available to use on NY Regents assessments as well as embedded in the new digital SAT (2024). -Practical ways to teach lessons using Desmos calculators and activities. -Proven techniques to employ to get students to engage in lessons. -Addresses all levels of teacher familiarity, from beginners to experienced users. -Strategies to improve the depth of student thinking using the Desmos platform. -Practical ways to create and use Computation Layer to add engagement to your lessons. Computation Layer is the code that allows the components within activities to "talk” to one another. It lets you connect representations, customize content, and provide dynamic, interpretive feedback. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Virtual workshop. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m4LxrkfVIc9PE0aPMT1L0pC3AjY3a6nW/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 3/25
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78. Integrating Knowledge Building into ELA for Interdisciplinary Teaching *ON SITE* Workshop presented by The Living Literacy Network - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/17/2026

Knowledge building is essential for strong reading comprehension; it provides the foundation students need to understand, analyze, and engage with texts deeply. When readers bring background knowledge to texts, they can make connections, infer meaning, and grasp complex ideas more easily. In this workshop, teachers will learn how taking a knowledge-rich approach to reading helps students develop vocabulary, recognize themes, and think critically about what they read. Teachers will learn how to build rich and complex, multi-media text sets that support conceptual knowledge and transfer that they can integrate into existing curriculum and units as well as build bridges between content area instruction and literacy instruction. Audience: K-12 Educators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S43PKF8BLyq0B28NfjCaKfYsfsOWHLEb/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 8/30
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79. New Visions Earth & Space Science Workshops *IN PERSON* Unit 6 - Solutions for a Sustainable Future - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators

Dates: 3/17/2026

Audience: Science Educators, Lead Teachers, STEM Coordinators, Science Administrators Each title is a live registration link. Workshops align with New Visions for Public Schools FREE curriculum Https://www.newvisions.org/curriculum/science/earth-space *Bring your own device* Topic: Human Sustainability PEs: HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ESS3-6, HS-EST1-3, HS-EST1-4 This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 6 of the New Visions Earth & Space Science curriculum. Educators will engage in immersive experiences with the unit materials, reflect on their learning, discuss adaptations to meet their students' needs, and collaborate with peers to problem-solve challenges. This unit-based PL also highlights a high-leverage pedagogical goal-modeling how to teach discipline-specific reading skills
Each workshop is eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Each participant can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats per workshop. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MBB9ZKmnvTsDNrkgeIRt97bZnXo-tXST/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 21/30
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80. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Building Resilience in Teens and Adolescents - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 10-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 3/17/2026

This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of building resilience in teens and adolescents, a critical life skill that affects a young person's ability to cope with stress, overcome adversity, and thrive amidst life's challenges. Learn practical strategies to equip teens with essential coping skills, promote positive self-perception, and cultivate a growth mindset, thereby facilitating their personal growth and long-term well-being. Facilitated by: Amy Nadel, PhD.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing
  • Enrolled: 14/100
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81. Leadership Series - 6 Two-Hour VIRTUAL Sessions presented by Ray Jorgensen / Jorgensen Learning Center - 12-2pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/17/2026 to 5/19/2026

New
Opening - The Heart of Conversational Leadership CPO Framework -Today, leadership success is defined by the quality of our conversations. Leaders need to foster meaning, trust, and alignment - not just transmit information. -Purpose: To introduce the JLC Conversational Leadership framework and establish a shared understanding of the practices for initiating and maintaining containers that foster learning and trust. -Outcome: Each participant will begin applying the core JLC tools - Check-In/Check-Out, CPO framing, Four-Step Meeting Process, and Learning Loop Closure - to elevate decision-making and relationships. Learning Objectives -Each participant will know and understand the principles of Conversational Leadership and be able to apply CPO to frame any leadership conversation. -Each participant will know and understand the Four-Step Meeting Process and be able to redesign a meeting for greater clarity and commitment. -Each participant will know and understand Check-In/Check-Out as a safety and alignment protocol and be able to model it in their teams. -Each participant will know and understand the Learning Loop and be able to use it to provide constructive feedback.
Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3-1/2 consortium seats
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82. Engaging Students with Desmos for EXPERIENCED USERS **ONLINE** presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/18/2026

The Desmos activity platform is a free digital platform that allows math teachers to engage and interact with their students. Simply, it's a sequence of screens, each with a different task, prompt, or question. The screens in each activity can be as simple or sophisticated as the teacher desires. Purpose Desmos has a mission that says it's goal is to "help every student learn math and love learning math”. This involves far more than just simply solving math problems and inputting answers. Activities ask students to: -Make connections between scenarios they encounter and mathematical ideas. -Look for patterns and represent those patterns mathematically. -Take chances, make mistakes, and adjust their thinking based on those mistakes. -Ask questions and share misconceptions in a safe environment. Workshop Objectives -Familiarize teachers with Desmos calculators, which are now available to use on NY Regents assessments as well as embedded in the new digital SAT (2024). -Practical ways to teach lessons using Desmos calculators and activities. -Proven techniques to employ to get students to engage in lessons. -Addresses all levels of teacher familiarity, from beginners to experienced users. -Strategies to improve the depth of student thinking using the Desmos platform. -Practical ways to create and use Computation Layer to add engagement to your lessons. Computation Layer is the code that allows the components within activities to "talk” to one another. It lets you connect representations, customize content, and provide dynamic, interpretive feedback. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Virtual workshop. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VIEW FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m4LxrkfVIc9PE0aPMT1L0pC3AjY3a6nW/view?usp=sharing
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83. Mindfulness & Burnout Prevention 3-hour Training *IN PERSON* facilitated by Think Wellness NY - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/18/2026

This 3-hour interactive training is designed to equip educators with practical, research-based tools to: -manage stress, -prevent burnout, and -promote emotional well-being. Participants will learn how to use mindfulness to regulate the nervous system, reset quickly between classes, and stay focused and energized throughout the day. The session also covers strategies for improving time management, strengthening staff communication, and maintaining work-life balance. With a blend of breathing techniques, reflection, and real-world application, this training supports both individual well-being and a positive school culture. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jGuhKGS_WzF6am2bM1LowSKd3YK8HpIO/view?usp=sharing
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84. The Science of Reading: Strengthening Writing Through Phonemic Awareness, Phoneme-Grapheme Connections, and Orthographic Mapping *IN PERSON* Presented by: Lauren Kolbeck & Debbie Linscott-Feinstein-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K–3 classroom teachers, literacy specialists, and interventionists

Dates: 3/18/2026

Grounded in the principles of the Science of Reading, this session explores the essential role of phonemic awareness and phoneme-grapheme correspondence in the development of proficient reading and writing. Participants will examine evidence-based instructional practices that emphasize segmenting syllables and phonemes and explicitly linking sounds to their written representations to support accurate spelling and fluent writing. The workshop highlights how these foundational skills facilitate orthographic mapping, the cognitive process through which readers store words for automatic recognition and retrieval. By connecting current research to classroom application, educators will deepen their understanding of how systematic instruction in phonological and orthographic processing strengthens the reciprocal relationship between decoding and encoding, ultimately advancing students' literacy outcomes. Audience: K-3 classroom teachers, literacy specialists, and interventionists Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OTtn52vJGCmAVJS4uH0aIlRyPinspITt/view?usp=sharing
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85. Vocabulary: Teaching for Breadth and Depth K-8 VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Dr. Alison Leveque - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 3/18/2026

Vocabulary is a key factor in reading and academic success, and it contributes to both word level and language comprehension. Identified by the National Reading Panel (2000) as a core component of proficient reading, research over the last two decades has continued to emphasize the impact of word learning on reading comprehension. Effective teaching of vocabulary involves explicit instruction and multiple follow-up opportunities. Through intentional planning and language-rich instruction, vocabulary learning can be robust, engaging, and empowering for students Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ABOCsiRNbzkg3Ju6lfCQG2zDbNRyoMOH/view?usp=sharing
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86. Spring Emergence VIRTUAL Workshop presented by The Zen Den - 4:30-6pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 3/18/2026

During this workshop, participants will focus on the metamorphosis of oneself through different relaxing, intuitive and transforming meditations, Kundalini yoga, journal writing and discussions. Participants will use their imaginations and 5 senses to emphasize their personalities with bright new energy which they can bring to their classrooms and to their students. They will be given questions to journal about which will bring new insights in what they do inside their classrooms and with their students. The goal is to have participants experience new forms of meditation and thinking processes to rid themselves of their "winter selves” and allow a new "spring being” to take over their beings and their classrooms. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oDSxgc9X8ODYNQq46uANy6xDHU9P1LK-/view?usp=sharing
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87. DASA Coordinator Training - Dignity Act Coordinators (DAC)

Program: Guidance Support Services

Dates: 3/19/2026

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This workshop is designed to provide the regulatory and implementation foundation for district Dignity Act Coordinators (DAC). The session will provide resources for coordinators to understand the regulatory requirements of Dignity Act, learn more about the role and responsibilities of the Dignity Act Coordinator, and identify key resources to implement the Dignity Act in your schools. flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dv1sPJCq9YO-3c4Q-ZNpUyjTrl6SfXU0/view?usp=sharing
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88. THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS VIRTUAL TOOLKIT BRIEF #3: LITERACY DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGENT MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 3/19/2026

In this workshop, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional practices during the second part of the day. Participants will work throughout this day long workshop to link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement this brief with the following outcomes:
Understand research and theory in second language acquisition and biliteracy
Identify pre-literacy practices that are developmentally appropriate
Gather materials that reflect home languages and cultures of students, such as bilingual and native language books
Utilize the EML (Emergent Multilingual Learner) Protocol
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89. Lead Nurse/School Health Coordinators Forum

Program: Student Support Services

Dates: 3/19/2026

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Topics for Discussion: * SCHEDULED: Assistance and Resources for Non-English Speaking Families and for Those in Underserved Communities * OTC Meds- AGAIN * Use of Stock Epi-Pens on Buses * AEDs on Buses * Neffy Training * Where to Look for Information * Other Topics That Arise Between Now and March * Open Discussion flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M-2zeNhn2IEgiN5-oBe3jIN-7zmaGtrj/view?usp=sharing
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90. Dyslexia and Dyslexic Tendencies: Design Instruction for All Children Presented by: Debbie Linscott-Feinstein and Lauren Kolbeck-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grades K-6 general education teachers; English teachers; reading teachers; ENL teachers; special educators; ELA coaches; ELA, ENL and Special Education directors; building and district administrators.

Dates: 3/23/2026

Join us for a day to build your knowledge and confidence when teaching dyslexic children. According to the International Dyslexia Association, perhaps as many as 15-20% of students have some of the symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, poor writing, or mixing up similar words. Let's be the best advocates we can be for these and all students by synthesizing all we know into our everyday curriculum. Targets include: -understanding the brain of the dyslexic -sequential, systematic, explicit phonemic and phonics instruction -exploring existing programs that lend themselves to different learning styles -morphology as part of learning to read and spell -the use of articulatory memory and gestures for sounds and vocabulary -specific strategies for overlearning across texts within knowledge-building units This day will yield abundant practical strategies for immediate implementation in your class, school or district. Dyslexic and all children will benefit Audience: Grades K-6 general education teachers; English teachers; reading teachers; ENL teachers; special educators; ELA coaches; ELA, ENL and Special Education directors; building and district administrators. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M8j6VzLfdbTtjAggPMpEilb1e9Vf1c4E/view?usp=sharing
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91. Navigating the Seismic Shifts of the NYSSLS Earth and Space Sciences Regents Exam *IN PERSON* Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/23/2026

The NYSSLS-based Earth and Space Sciences Regents exam has raised the bar for students, posing challenges far beyond the former MST Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents exams. Designed around the expectations of three-dimensional learning, the ESS Regents exam requires students not only to know science content, but to think like scientists and make sense of novel scientific scenarios. In this workshop, we'll take a clear, practical look at New York State's assessment system and unpack how ESS Regents question clusters are structured and how they are different from classroom assessments. We'll examine the ESS Reference Tables through real exam examples to show how students are expected to use them as sense-making tools rather than for simple look-ups. Participants will also explore a set of effective, classroom-ready strategies to strengthen students' test-taking skills and confidence, helping them meet the rigor of the new exam. Included will be: -An activity to identify how the NYSSLS-based Earth and Space Science Regents exam assesses students differently than prior MST-based Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents exams -How student assessment is a component of curriculum and instruction -Principles of Regents question clusters and how they differ from classroom performance assessments -Differences in how the ESS Reference Tables are used in assessments compared to previous practices -How Performance Level Descriptions are aligned with performance expectations when constructing items in Regents question clusters -Identify the difference between a PE's five PLD levels -Determine the PLD level for each of the items in a question cluster from a recent ESS regents exam -Analyze how the language of the PLD is used in constructing each item -The use of AI to assist in constructing classroom and Regents-style assessments -In small groups collaboratively construct a Regents-style question cluster ***B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)
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92. Portrait of a Graduate: Effective Communication *IN PERSON* presented by Kira Nurieli / Harmony Strategies Group - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/23/2026

A Full-Day Professional Learning Experience for Educators Offered by Harmony Strategies Group (HSG) / Facilitated by Kira Nurieli, Founder & CEO The Portrait of a Graduate: Healthy Communication & Dialogue full-day program teaches educators the most important skills, tools, and approaches needed to foster effective, healthy communication and dialogue in classrooms and schools. This professional learning experience equips educators to help students communicate in ways that are clear, understandable, respectful, and impactful, strengthening both connection and comprehension. Educators learn how to teach communication as a foundational life skill-one that enables students to express ideas with clarity, listen to understand, engage thoughtfully with others, and transmit information in ways that reduce misunderstanding and build trust. The program emphasizes practical dialogue skills that support learning, collaboration, and meaningful engagement across academic, social, and civic contexts. This program supports the Effective Communicator competency by strengthening students' ability to: -Transmit ideas clearly, accurately, and purposefully -Communicate in ways that foster understanding and connection -Engage in healthy dialogue with diverse audiences -Listen actively and respond thoughtfully to different perspectives -Navigate disagreement while maintaining clarity, respect, and focus For full description, PLEASE VIEW FLYER. CLICK ON "MORE INFO" TAB. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats.
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93. SETC: Focus, Flexibility, and Support: Helping Students with ADHD

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 3/23/2026

Learn simple, effective strategies to help students with ADHD stay engaged and successful. This session focuses on classroom structure, movement breaks, and positive reinforcement that promote focus and reduce frustration- for both students and teachers.
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94. Sshh...We're Talking About Books - The Matchmaker's Gift

Program: School Library System

Audience: Western Suffolk school library media specialists

Dates: 3/24/2026

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Take a journey into historical fiction with The Matchmaker's Gift, by Lynda Cohen Loigman, our scheduled keynote speaker for our May Celebrate Our Successes! event. "A scrappy Jewish teenager newly arrived in 1920s New York struggles to follow her calling as a matchmaker--seventy years later, her cynical divorce-attorney granddaughter realizes she has very inconveniently inherited the family gift for matching soulmates. Both funny and moving, The Matchmaker's Gift made me smile from start to finish." --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code
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95. FBAs and BIPs: What Do I Need to Know? **IN PERSON** Presented by Consulting That Makes a Difference-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/24/2026

This interactive, engaging workshop will provide an overview of the procedures and tools needed to conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and design function-based behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students with persistent challenging behaviors. This workshop will provide information on the effectiveness and efficiency when participating in the FBA to BIP process. Participants will come away with the skills needed to create supports and inventions that align with the data collected and embark on implementation practices to ensure that function-based support is feasible and sustainable. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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96. Understanding the Multi-Dimensional Nature of Reading Comprehension, 1-8 VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Dr. Alison Leveque - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 3/25/2026

Reading comprehension is a complex, active process that can be widely misunderstood. The term 'reading comprehension' does not pertain to a single skill but instead requires students to apply content and context knowledge, vocabulary, and a comprehensive set of skills. This workshop explains reading comprehension through a research-based, integrated approach and outlines instructional implications and strategies for the classroom. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19PNDenW11zUOZqBGqIHDmBLK227XUhvT/view?usp=sharing
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97. PBIS in the Digital Age: A Full-Day Workshop on Building a Tech-Enabled Schoolwide Behavior System *IN PERSON* presented by Dr. Scott Silverman - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/26/2026

As PBIS expands across schools, many districts struggle with paper logs, inconsistent tracking, and inefficiencies that limit the real-time power of PBIS. Digitizing PBIS allows schools to streamline behavior data collection, automate progress monitoring, support Tier 1-3 interventions, and strengthen communication between educators, support staff, and administrators. This full-day workshop guides participants through designing and implementing a digital PBIS platform, including tools for data collection, dashboards, digital reinforcement systems, and communication workflows. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of what it takes to convert antiquated systems into digital platforms. Audience: School Administrators, Teachers & Instructional Staff, PBIS Teams, Technology Directors / IT Coordinators, School Counselors & Behavior Specialists, MTSS Teams Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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98. Renaissance 3 BOCES Event *IN PERSON* - 8:30-3:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/26/2026

Join us for a full day of learning, collaboration, and practical strategies to strengthen student progress monitoring and MTSS implementation Start the morning with two engaging, hands-on sessions that dive into using assessment and practice product data to track student growth and make informed instructional decisions. After lunch, enjoy a series of inspiring District Spotlights featuring various Long Island Schools that will share their insights and successes with using Renaissance Products. In the afternoon, we'll shift into meaningful discussions around MTSS in your schools, led by a Renaissance thought partner, exploring what's working, what's possible, and how to elevate your existing systems. We'll close the day with important product updates, Q&A, and next steps to support continued success. Come ready to connect, collaborate, and leave with actionable ideas you can bring back to your district! Breakfast and lunch will be sponsored by Renaissance.
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99. Supporting Speaking & Listening Standards with Multilingual Learners: Science of Reading Edition VIRTUAL workshop presented by Dana Brown-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 3/26/2026

Experiences related to a reader's cultural background or native language builds their cultural and linguistic knowledge that helps them comprehend text. For multilingual learners, when we prepare structured oral language opportunities with talk-equity considerations, we help them bring their natural strengths to a science of reading classroom. To support our multilingual students, when their teachers do not represent the same demographics, we need to look for voices beyond the horizon, as in the power of excellent storytelling and mentor texts. In this workshop, we will: -Leverage speech as the dominant mode of communication -Use questions that help students wonder, affirm, extend and remind them of how to transfer their learning in oral language contexts -Supplement beginning reading texts with oral language experiences that set students up for later success with comprehension in complex texts -Identify the three processing systems involved in listening comprehension -Respond to multilingual learners authentically about their speaking and listening skills Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers; K-12 Building Principals; K-12 District Leaders; Speech & Language Therapists; ENL Teachers Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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100. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Psychopharmacology 101 - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 1-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 3/26/2026

This session will provide educators and school mental health staff with a foundational understanding of common psychotropic medications prescribed to students, their potential benefits and side effects, and the importance of collaboration between school staff, families, and healthcare providers in medication management. Facilitated by: Laura Villaneuva, PA and Jennifer Rogan, NP.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing
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101. From Wounded to Whole: Understanding Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Resilience

Program: Student Support Services

Dates: 3/27/2026

This workshop invites educators to explore how trauma affects the brain and shapes behavior in both students and adults. Together, we will consider a compassionate shift in perspective from asking "What's wrong with you?” to "What happened to you?”, deepening empathy and understanding within our school communities. Participants will reflect on compassion fatigue and the quiet weight of caring work. Through conversation and simple practices, including breath and mindfulness, educators will be invited to slow down, find steadiness, and support their own well-being. Grounded in the relationships at the heart of teaching, this session offers gentle tools to nurture emotional awareness, connection, and resilience-supporting students with safety and presence, so learning may grow.
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