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1. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] NYS Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan - What Educators of ELLs Need to Know - at Rockland BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL/Bilingual Teachers, Content/Common Branch Teachers, District/Building Administrators, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 6/18/2019

Starting Soon
In this half-day workshop, participants will learn how New York State's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan relates to ELL/MLL students. Participants will understand how students demonstrate progress under ESSA, and how schools and districts are held accountable for ELL/MLL progress under the Transition Matrix.

Participants should bring ESSA Data Reports for the students they serve. Please coordinate with your district administration to locate these reports for your students.

Registration/Sign-In: 8:30-9:00 am

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 20

2. Zone 4 Coolaborative Day - June 21, 2019

Program: 2018-2019 Center for Career Services

Audience: Zone 4 members

Dates: 6/21/2019

Starting Soon
The BOCES of Zone 4 are pleased to offer our Annual Collaborative Day for Career and Technical Education teachers across the Hudson Valley. Each Zone 4 BOCES will host CTE and Academics teachefrs based on their area of expertise. The Annual Collaborative Day provides CTE and Academic teachers the opportunity to share best practices for Instruction in the classroom, current and future technology integration, discuss curriculum and standards, Industry Standard Assessments (ISAs), articulation agreements, challenges with Work-based Learning opportunities, business partnerships and more. CTE and Academic teachers will also have the opportunity to network with peers across Zone 4 ans become valuable resources for each other. From these meetings, all teachers will gain valuable information for improving academic and skills performance for all students and support the future of CTE across New York State.

SWBOCES is hosting TV, Video, Sound, Graphics, Visual Arts, Cosmetology, School Counseling and Social Work, and Fashion. For questions regarding this activity, please contact djackson@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 80

3. The Power of Morning Meeting

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Elementary Classroom Teachers

Dates: 6/26/2019

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Today's teachers are asked to do more and more with the same amount of time. Using Morning Meeting, teachers can build classroom community and help students gain both academic and social emotional skills that will help to make every minute of the day more productive and positive for both you and your students. During this workshop, participants will:

- Understand how Morning Meeting builds competencies in both academics and SEL>br> - Understand how Morning Meeting differs from other types of class meetings
- Learn the components of Morning Meeting
- Develop facility in leading Morning Meetings
- Plan for Morning Meetings to be used in the classroom

This program may be used to meet 13.0 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Elementary Classroom Teachers

Fee:
$190 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$235 per participant for all others

The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 40

4. Coaching for Coaches PLN: Learning First, Technology Second

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/1/2019 to 7/2/2019

New Cohort Forming for 2019-2020: calling all instructional technology integration specialists! You spent the year supporting everyone else's needs; become part of a community specifically designed to support your needs as a professional developer and instructional technology expert. Join us as we begin this journey together as a learning community to focus on a central theme, informed by our anchor text:to be determined for 19-20.
  • Max Class Size: 20

5. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #3120] Part 1: Tech Toolkit for Supporting ELLs - Learn (AM Session) - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators, Teachers, ENL and Technology Coordinators, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 7/2/2019

Closed
TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

The world of technology for educators is always changing with new and exciting tools. This morning presentation will introduce K-12 educators to various websites, tools, and apps which can be used by ENL teachers to enhance instruction. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be exposed to methods of integrating technology to enhance communication and translation, accessibility, interactivity, and engagement.

PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to utilize the presented tools in a collaborative environment please ALSO sign up for the afternoon "Apply" workshop.

Registration/Sign-in: 8:30-9:00 am

LUNCH: will be provided
FACILITY FEE: $18.00

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

6. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #3120] Part 2: Tech Toolkit for Supporting ELLs - Apply (PM SESSION) (*For AM "Learn" Workshop Participants Only*) - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators, Teachers, ENL and Technology Coordinators, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 7/2/2019

Closed
TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

The world of technology for educators is always changing with new and exciting tools. This afternoon presentation will allow K-12 participants of the AM "Learn" workshop to apply the various introduced technology tools. Please plan on bringing a laptop computer and an Apple or Android device to install apps and experiment with the technology. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to apply and integrate learned technology into their lessons and curriculum to enhance communication and translation, accessibility, interactivity, and engagement. In addition, participants will be able to collaborate with educators from other districts to share technology best practices and ideas.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to sign up for the PM "Apply" workshop you must attend the AM "Learn" workshop.

Registration/Sign-in: 12:30-1:00 pm

LUNCH: will be provided
FACILITY FEE: $18.00

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

7. Teaching the Reader Not the Book: Reading 101 for Secondary Teachers

Program: 2019-2020 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades 5-12

Dates: 7/9/2019 to 7/10/2019

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This two-day workshop is designed to provide high school and middle school content areas specialists and special education teachers with a foundation for supporting readers who struggle in their classrooms. Teachers will learn about the cognitive processes needed to read as well as instructional strategies to support students who struggle with content reading. The format of the workshop will include lecture, reading and observation of instructional videos. Teachers should bring existing lessons to incorporate strategies as part of the work or bring materials to help develop lessons. Topics will include:

Theory of Reading Process Decoding Literal Comprehension Inferential Thinking Critical Thinking

This program may be used to meet 11.0 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades 5-12

Fee:
$365 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$448 per participant for all others

The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Kaye Jackson Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 40

8. Achieve3000: Teacher Tune-up

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/9/2019

If you are a current user of Achieve3000 this is the workshop for you! Are you seeking strategies to improve student performance and engagement through a differentiated approach? Learn how to search for targeted courses to enhance your curriculum and provide targeted instruction using the features of Achieve3000. Topics also include student scaffolding, customizing the delivery of articles and assigning practice based on standards. Finally, we will dive into reporting, how to determine the most powerful reports for meeting your needs, review scheduled data collections, and interpret those results. This hands-on workshop will give you the support needed to focus on your school year goals.

What's New for 2018-19: Customized collections, school break and test prep boot camps, Read-Discuss-Read overview, Career Center updates that include localizes data and the brand-new iCivics collaboration course on US Civics and Government.
  • Max Class Size: 12

9. Google Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/9/2019

Google Classroom is an integral component of G Suite, and is designed to help teachers create and collect assignments paperlessly by automatically creating folders for each assignment in their Drive. This allows Classroom students to keep track of what assignments are due, while having the freedom to begin their work with just one click! We will also explore helpful tools such as research features, peer editing, commenting, and more!

During this session, you will learn Google Classroom fundamentals including the setup and management of your Classroom, how to push assignments out to students, and how to provide real-time feedback and grades without ever leaving the application!

Prerequisite: A Google account for you and your students within a G Suite domain and prior experience using Google Drive is required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

10. Implementing 20% Time/Genius Hour into Your Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/9/2019 to 7/11/2019

20% Time is a simple concept that every teacher can execute successfully. The concept was taken from Google’s 20% Time model and applied within a K-12 educational setting. Students are given 20% of their time to work on student-designed projects, which align the curriculum with their passions to help to identify their career path. Under the guidance of their teacher, students create their own goals and assessments, which truly makes for a purposeful and collaborative classroom environment— a piece of the pie that made Google enterprises so successful!

20% Time provides students with more freedom over their learning, hence sparking curiosity and increasing innovation and intrinsic motivation. We will also discuss Genius Hour (for those that may not be ready to commit to 20% Time), where students explore new topics each week with several informal presentations at the end of the hour.

You will have the opportunity to learn from guest facilitators (invited by the LHRIC to share their innovative work), who have successfully implemented these concepts in their own classrooms.
  • Max Class Size: 12

11. CO-TEACHING IN ACTION: A DYNAMIC DUO MODELING THE CO-TEACHING APPROACHES

Program: 2019-2020 - Instructional Practice for Diverse Learners IPDL

Audience: Co-teachers (partners) must attend together

Dates: 7/11/2019 to 7/12/2019

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This two-day workshop is designed for co-teachers to work in partnership to ensure student success. During this workshop two experienced Co-teaching professional developers will work together for this two- day to demonstrate how two heads are better than one in maximizing opportunities for students with special needs. Participants will experience first hand the different co-teaching models and will come away with the knowledge and expertise to implement co-teaching strategies in their classroom.

Topics will include: Roles and responsibilities Developing the co-teaching relationship Co-teaching approaches Planning co-taught lessons Implementing specially designed instruction in the co-taught classroom Audience: Co-teaching teams Important note: Follow-up coaching is available and recommended by the presenters. Follow-up will include a classroom observation and conferencing (Extra charge)

Presenter: Deb Fishman and Denise Jaffe

This program may be used to meet 11 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID# 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$498 per participant per day for CoSer 555 members
$598 per participant per day for CoSer 555 non-members

The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact kjackson Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 20

12. CS Language Exchange: Exploring Coding Languages & Platforms for K-5 Classrooms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/12/2019

Are you curious about additional coding languages and tools that you may be able to add to your computer science curriculum? This session will allow you to explore various coding languages and tools to learn their strengths, limitations, and unique device compatibilities. The ability for students to recognize language and coding concepts across different platforms is the key to coding as a literacy. Throughout this session, you will experience some of the greatest coding tools out there for use in your classroom!

During this session, you will learn:

- K-5 friendly coding languages.
- Sites and applications that support computational thinking and coding as a literacy.
- Device compatibility for apps and grade levels.
- Basic scripts that will allow you to create projects and introduce coding concepts.

Prerequisite: Current or planned inclusion of computer science in curriculum. Coding experience is helpful, but not required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

13. NYSCATE ISTE Certification for Educators (CLICK LINK IN DESCRIPTION TO REGISTER)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/15/2019 to 7/16/2019

Closed
Registration available on NYSCATE website only.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You will not be able to register on My Learning Plan for this event at this time.
  • Max Class Size: 0

14. Google Certified Educator Level 1 Course

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/15/2019 to 7/16/2019

During this session, you will explore several tools within Google’s Level 1 curriculum, all of which will be taught in the context of their meaningful use in the classroom for both students and teachers.

Explore the core areas of G Suite to increase:

- Professional learning and leadership.
- Efficiency in the classroom.
- Student learning and creativity.

Please Note: At the end of this session, you will be required to complete your Level 1 Certification exam. The cost of the exam is $10, and must be completed and paid one week prior to the exam/session registration date.
  • Max Class Size: 12

15. SLS 2019 Children's Literature Award Winners Geisel and Caldecott - Summer Course Offering

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 7/15/2019

The School Library System will offer courses this summer that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance. Each session will provide 3 hours of credit as participants are expected to read the materials in advance to actively participate in the discussion.

Books to be discussed: Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall, Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez- Neal, A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin, The Rough Patch by Brian Lies and Thank You, Omu! By Oge Mora, Fox the Tiger by Corey R. Tabor, The Adventures of Otto: See Pip Flap by David Milgrim, Fox and Chick: The Party and Other Stories by Sergio Ruzzier, King and Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth by Dori Hillestad Butler and Tiger Vs. Nightmare by Emily Tetri

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 30

16. SLS 2019 Children's Literature Award Winners Coretta Scott King and Pura Belpre - Summer Course Offering

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 7/15/2019

The School Library System will offer courses this summer that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance. Each session will provide 3 hours of credit as participants are expected to read the materials in advance to actively participate in the discussion.

Books to be discussed: A Few Red Drops by Claire Hartfield, The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane Bauer, Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome, The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson, The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon, Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson, Memphis, Martin and the Mountaintop by Alice Faye Duncan, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, Dreamers by Yuyi Morales, They Call Me Guero by David Bowles, Islandborn by Junot Diaz and When Angels Sing by Michael Mahin.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 30

17. SLS 2019 Children's Literature Award Winners Sydney Taylor and Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - Summer Course Offering

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 7/16/2019

The School Library System will offer courses this summer that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance. Each session will provide 3 hours of credit as participants are expected to read the materials in advance to actively participate in the discussion.

Books to be discussed: All-of-a-Kind-Family Hanukkah by Emily Jenkins, Sweep by Jonathan Auxier, What the Night Sings by Vesper Stamper, A Moon for Moe and Mo by Jane Breskin Zalben, Through the Window by Barb Rosenstock, All Three Stooges by Erica S. Perl, The Length of a String by Elissa Brent Weissman, Drawn Together by Minh Le, Grandmother's Visit by Betty Quan, Front Desk by Kelly Yang, The House that Lou Built by Mae Respicio, Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram and The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 30

18. SLS 2019 Children's Award Winners Newbery and Stonewall - Summer Course Offering

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 7/16/2019

The School Library System will offer courses this summer that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance. Each session will provide 3 hours of credit as participants are expected to read the materials in advance to actively participate in the discussion.

Books to be discussed: Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina, The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani, The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Hurricane Child by Kheryn Callender, Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to The World by Ashley Herring Blake,and Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 30

19. Augmented Reality: Implementation in the Future Ready Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/17/2019

Learn how to augment reality by adding digital content to the existing world around you! Augmented Reality (AR) technologies allow our students to experience digital enhancements and realities right from the comfort of the classroom using tools such as Aurasma, Panoform, QuiverVision, and others!

During this session, you will take a deep dive into Augmented Reality (AR) and develop an understanding of how both students and educators can learn so much more about the world through immersive AR experiences.
  • Max Class Size: 12

20. SLS 2019 Children's Literature Award Winners Schneider and Sibert - Summer Course Offering

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 7/17/2019

The School Library System will offer courses this summer that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance. Each session will provide 3 hours of credit as participants are expected to read the materials in advance to actively participate in the discussion.

Books to be discussed: The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros, Rescue and Jessica by Jessica Kensky, The Collectors by Jacqueline West, The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor, (Don't) Call Me Crazy 33: Voices Start the Conversation About Mental Health by Kelly Jensen, Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro, The Girl Who Drew Butterflies by Joyce Sidman, Camp Panda by Catherine Thimmesh, Spooked by Gail Jarrow, The Unwanted by Don Brown, We are Grateful by Traci Sorell, and When Angels Sing by Michael Mahin
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 30

21. SLS 2019 Children's Literature Award Winners Printz - Summer Course Offering

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 7/17/2019

The School Library System will offer courses this summer that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance. Each session will provide 3 hours of credit as participants are expected to read the materials in advance to actively participate in the discussion.

Books to be discussed: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, Damsel by Elana K. Arnold, A Heart in A Body in the World by Deb Caletti, and I, Claudia by Mary McCoy
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 30

22. The Mandated 6 Hour DASA Certification Class

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Dates: 7/18/2019

New
This program will satisfy the NYSED requirement for 6 hours of training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention for any new certificate or license.

This training will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, marginalization and microaggressions, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.
The training will also address:
* The identification and mitigation of harassment
* Bullying and discrimination
* Strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings.

Successful completion of the class will meet the certification requirements in Sec14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

Important: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Fee: $120 per participant in the form of check or money order made out to SWBOCES.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact droselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 50

23. A Thousand Words: Using Digital Imagery in the Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

Once a luxury item, pictures are everywhere in today's world. Still images and photos are powerful tools in the modern classroom. From primary source documents and historic photographs to cartoons and images of everyday life, teachers can use digital images to enhance their teaching and reach different learning styles.

In this class, learners will explore free web resources to:

- Find appropriate and relevant images on sites such as Pics4Learning and Google Images
- Organize and store those images with cloud-based tools such as Google Photos
- Crop Images to make them specific to your lesson
- Edit the images to highlight important features using tools like Pixlr
- Use all of these techniques to help build fun and exciting activities to reach all learners
  • Max Class Size: 12

24. Be a Schoology Superstar!

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

Schoology offers one of the most robust learning management platforms for K-12 teachers seeking to design, build, and manage the full cycle of online and/or blended learning activities with students for maximum impact. This workshop will strengthen your Schoology fundamental skills and also leave you supercharged with tips, techniques, and hidden gems to streamline, enhance and expand your curriculum and classroom learning. It'll be a rapid and exciting exploration through course Updates & Materials, Assignments, Assessments, Scales & Rubrics, integrating Google &/or Office 365, using integrated Apps, and more! This workshop is suitable for ALL Schoology users including FREE/Basic Schoology accounts & Enterprise users.
  • Max Class Size: 12

25. eChalk: Drop-in Working Session

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

Need some quiet time in your busy schedule to work toward your goals using eChalk? Join us for this small group session where you will have the time to work independently with support from the LHRIC staff to answer your questions, provide feedback, and offer ideas for new things to try.

Please note: This is not a Facilitator-led session.
Target Audience: eChalk users/subscribers.
  • Max Class Size: 5

26. iReady

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

During this session you will learn: What’s the BUZZ? How do I …. perform numerous task. Reserve this time for our summer offering and learn the insight of iReady BUZZ. In addition we will share best practices and motivational strategies for all students.
  • Max Class Size: 12

27. Virtual Reality: Implementation in the Future Ready Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

Learn how to take students on virtual journeys around the globe, and even view the inside of a human heart! With today's virtual reality technology, students can experience this right from the comfort of their classroom using tools such as Google Expeditions, Nearpod VR, CoSpaces, and many more!

During this session, you will take a deep dive into Virtual Reality (VR) devices and apps, and will develop an understanding of how both educators and students can learn more about the world around them through immersive VR experiences.
  • Max Class Size: 12

28. Digital Creativity for Wixie Users

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/22/2019

Wixie is a powerful online authoring tool for students and teachers to create original work, collaborate with their peers, and demonstrate understanding.

This half-day session is designed to provide you with dedicated and necessary work time in Wixie, where you can design materials for distribution to your students. We will begin with a demonstration of Wixie's content authoring tools, followed by supported working time for you to create your own lessons.

During this session, you will:

- Learn about Wixie's suite of content creation tools.nbh
- Explore Wixie's new collaboration ability that allows students to team up for project work.
- Dig into pre-designed activity templates. Design your own lessons for use in the classroom.

Target Audience: Wixie users/subscribers that have an active Wixie account.
  • Max Class Size: 12

29. NYSCATE Google Trainer Academy (CLICK LINK IN DESCRIPTION TO REGISTER)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/22/2019 to 7/23/2019

Closed
Registration available on NYSCATE website only.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You will not be able to register on My Learning Plan for this event at this time.
  • Max Class Size: 0

30. Unplugged Coding Activities for K-5 Classrooms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/22/2019

Do you want to learn how to locate resources, facilitate lessons, and tie best practices into unplugged activities that will empower your students to think critically, collaboratively, and flexibly about coding? There is no prior coding experience necessary!

Throughout this session, you will not only act, but also think like a computer scientist. Oh, and please leave your computer at home! Coding without a computer keeps the focus on the true power of collaboration, growth mindsets, and computational thinking without the distraction of a screen or the confinement of a specific coding program. With technology changing just as quickly as programming environments, preparing young coders to think like computer scientists provides the necessary foundational skills that can be applied across a wide range of coding environments.

During this session you will:

- Participate in activities that support both coding concepts and computational thinking.
- Discover ways to differentiate activities to provide scaffolding for students.
- Leave with a toolkit of resources to bring back to your classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 12

31. Instant Feedback: Response Systems for All

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/23/2019

It started with clickers, and then moved to web-based tools - audience response systems have become a genre all of their own! Response systems are highly prevalent and effective in higher education. During this session, you will explore the profound implications of these tools in formative assessment for the K-12 classroom.

With the prevalence of mobile devices in our classrooms, it is helpful to have a toolkit of options for capturing both student and group feedback. During this session, you will gain exposure to a host of different tools that are designed to help you to tap into your students’ thinking at any time before, during or after class.
  • Max Class Size: 12

32. DreamBox

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Audience: DreamBox users

Dates: 7/24/2019

During this session you will learn: latest updates on DreamBox, blended learning, how to engage every student and monitor students’ growth. Join us for this hands-on session to explore DreamBox.

Target Audience: DreamBox users/subscribers.
  • Max Class Size: 12

33. DreamBox - What's New?

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/24/2019

During this session you will learn:

- latest updates on DreamBox
- blended learning
- how to engage every student
- monitor your students growth
  • Max Class Size: 12

34. Mediapalooza!

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/24/2019 to 7/25/2019

LHRIC's inaugural "Mediapalooza!" event will provide a 2-DAY, hands-on laboratory experience filled with exploration, guided practice, trial and error, and fun.

Whether you're new to world of digital media or you've already dabbled in media creation and production before, attending Mediapalooza! will enhance your skills with all three forms of media: video, audio, and imagery.

You'll gain confidence in understanding media formats and increase your skills using techniques and tools for capturing, converting, creating, and producing your own custom graphics, video clips, and audio. You'll also discover novel uses of the mobile devices and tools you and your students already have to enhance your own content creation and expand student expression.

Laptops and mobile devices will be available but participants should bring their own laptop and smartphone or mobile device along with a collection of digital pictures, audio files, videos and project ideas you'd like to learn how to do in your classroom.

Activities will include strategies, techniques and tools for:

- Converting and editing audio and video
- Creating, cropping and customizing photos, images, and graphics
- Producing screenshots, snips, and screen grabs
- Planning and creating effective screencasting and on-screen demos
- Producing and distributing live motion, animated, and interactive videos
  • Max Class Size: 12

35. NYSCATE Google Certified Administrator (CLICK LINK IN DESCRIPTION TO REGISTER)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/24/2019 to 7/25/2019

Closed
Registration available on NYSCATE website only.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You will not be able to register on My Learning Plan for this event at this time.
  • Max Class Size: 0

36. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #3120] Toolkit for Engaging and Supporting ELLs in Science: Strategies (AM SESSION) - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Science Teachers, ENL Teachers and Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants

Dates: 7/25/2019

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Science in the K-12 environment offers a unique opportunity for ELLs to be able to participate in unique and exciting hands-on activities. This AM workshop will outline various engaging strategies including methods, techniques, and scaffolds that can be used by science teachers to help ELLs in the classroom. By the end of this session, participants will have a "toolkit" that can be applied to teaching science content.

PLEASE NOTE: AM participants are encouraged to sign up for the "Learn and Apply" session in the afternoon.

Registration/Sign-in: 8:30-9:00 am

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

37. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #3120] Toolkit for Engaging and Supporting ELLs in Science: Learn and Apply (PM SESSION) - at Orange-Ulster BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Science Teachers, ENL Teachers and Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants

Dates: 7/25/2019

TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Now that we have spent the morning session learning about the scaffolds available for making science content more accessible, let's apply our learning. We'll begin by learning, as a group, a few highly-engaging and culturally relevant science topics. These topics may serve as a springboard to inspire science interest for ELLs. Then, we will work collaboratively to update/adjust either existing science lessons or create brand new lessons that reach all types of learners. By the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively apply the AM "Toolkit" techniques and scaffolds into their own science classrooms.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to attend this PM workshop, participants must attend the morning "Strategies" workshop.

Registration/Sign-in: 12:00-12:30 pm

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBERN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

38. Transforming Lessons Using the SAMR Framework

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/26/2019

If you would like to take your teaching to the next level, then read on!

Together, we will work to enhance your existing lessons and units of study through the use of technology and the SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification & Redefinition), developed by Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura, Ph.D.

During this Make and Take styled session, you will use one of your current lessons or units as the foundation for the day’s work. We will explore techniques that will help to produce a deeper level of student learning. You will be able to choose from a rich showcase of technology applications (both free and paid) to help achieve the desired outcome.
  • Max Class Size: 12

39. Digital Citizenship: Developing Digital Leaders Utilizing Common Sense Education

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/29/2019

This session is designed to help educators build a unique classroom culture that promotes the positive uses of technology. We will explore simple strategies to address digital literacy and the social and emotional impacts of technology. We will provide you with valuable resources to support family and community members. After a comprehensive hands-on tour of the Common Sense Media Education© portfolio, you will map out a detailed path to digital literacy for your own classroom and students.
  • Max Class Size: 12

40. SLS Certified BrainPoP Educator Workshop

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 7/29/2019

New

The School Library System will offer courses this summer that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance.


This workshop will provide the foundation for earning a Certified BrainPOP Educator designation.

Over the last few years, BrainPOP has added a breadth of new, interactive features; enabled individual accounts; and given students the ability to submit their work for feedback from teachers. These features add power to BrainPOP, while maintaining the simplicity, quality, and humor that you've come to expect. The CBE program was developed by the BrainPOP Educators team - all former teachers themselves - to help you become a more confident and competent BrainPOP user - and have fun doing it!
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 30

41. Expanding your "Hour of Code" (Scratch Bootcamp)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/30/2019 to 7/31/2019

Does your district participate in "Hour of Code"? Does it leave your students wanting more? Join us for an intensive two-day dive into Scratch. Scratch is a programming tool that helps young students learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

This is your chance to:

- Create games, keep scores, use webcams and microphones, and capture user input
- Explore techniques to integrate essential project-based learning elements within Scratch projects.
- Build coding skills and incorporate Agile approaches to manage Scratch projects throughout the year, semester, or an after-school course.

Prerequisite: This session is geared for those with prior experience using Scratch.
  • Max Class Size: 12

42. Google Drive: Add-ons and Chrome Extensions

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/30/2019

Are you comfortable with the use of Google Drive and the Chrome browser? Are Google Drive’s features feeling very basic? Are you ready to enhance the functionality of your Google Drive and Chrome experience? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you!

Google Drive Add-ons are extra features within Google Drive that are used to enhance the functionality of Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides). Examples include, but are not limited to: the use of templates, citations, clipart, voice comments, automated grading via Forms, concept mapping, and much more.

Like Add-ons, Chrome Extensions provide additional functionality to the Chrome browser. Chrome Extensions connect additional web utilities that can customize and enhance your overall experience on the web. Examples include, but are not limited to: shortcuts, saving content directly to Google Drive, ad-blocking, creating screenshots, screencasting, accessibility features, creating site annotations, enhanced readability, and much more.

Prerequisite: A Google account and prior experience using Google Drive is required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

43. New iLit Documents and Guides

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/30/2019

New iLit Documents and Guides: Please join us to acquire more about new pacing guides, scope and sequence as well as a new data and reporting guide.
  • Max Class Size: 10

44. Google Certified Educator Level 2 Course

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/31/2019 to 8/1/2019

During this session, you will explore several tools within Google’s Level 2 curriculum, all of which will be taught in the context of their meaningful use in the classroom for both students and teachers.

Topics include:
- Chrome browser
- Google Sites
- Google Classroom
- Google Drive
- Docs
- Slides
- Sheets
- Forms
- Calendar
- Gmail
- YouTube

Please Note: At the end of this session, you will be required to take the 3-hour Level 2 Certification exam. The cost of the exam is $25, and must be completed and paid one week prior to the exam/session registration date.
  • Max Class Size: 12

45. NYSCATE Microsoft Trainer Academy (CLICK LINK IN DESCRIPTION TO REGISTER)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/31/2019 to 8/1/2019

Closed
Registration available on NYSCATE website only.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You will not be able to register on My Learning Plan for this event at this time.
  • Max Class Size: 0

46. Digital Literacies and Fluencies for Early Learners

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/1/2019

Our youngest students already live, learn, work and play in a technology-infused world. With so many tools available to us today, it is now possible to look beyond just ‘this app’ or ‘that device’ and, instead, critically consider how we can empower even our youngest students to grow and thrive as digital age learners. Using an active learning model, during this session you will embark on a series of group activities and individual learning missions to explore strategies, ideas, and resources for nurturing the four common digital literacy skills and seven ISTE Standards for Students. There will be time to explore, try out, play and plan for future use in your classroom. Join us for this creative and fast-paced exploration designed with the primary teacher in mind. You’ll meet other like-minded colleagues, share and play together, and leave with a variety of options to consider for next school year.

Our two guiding frameworks for exploration will be:

- The 4 Digital Literacy Skills -- the abilities to find, evaluate, create and communicate using technology
- The 7 ISTE Standards for Students -- empowering students to be creative communicators, computational thinkers, innovative designers, knowledge constructors, digital citizens, global collaborators, and empowered learners.
  • Max Class Size: 12

47. The Mandated 6 Hour DASA Certification Class

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Dates: 8/5/2019

New
This program will satisfy the NYSED requirement for 6 hours of training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention for any new certificate or license.

This training will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, marginalization and microaggressions, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.
The training will also address:
* The identification and mitigation of harassment
* Bullying and discrimination
* Strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings.

Successful completion of the class will meet the certification requirements in Sec14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

Important: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Fee: $120 per participant in the form of check or money order made out to SWBOCES.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact droselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 50

48. Global Citizenship: Experience the World from Your Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/5/2019

What if you could easily bring subject-matter experts from around the world into your classroom? How can you help to prepare students for the connected workplace of the future? During this session, we will explore how technology can be used as a resource for personal discovery, as a tool to cultivate exposure to rich cultural diversity, and how it can assist us in promoting leadership building activities in the classroom.

During this session, you will:

- Explore a variety of tools that can provide students with a simple solution for establishing global connections with subject-matter experts and peers, regardless of physical location.
- Gain exposure to a host of virtual reality locations and communities.
- Establish a toolkit of applications and resources that will help inform tomorrow’s global leaders.
  • Max Class Size: 12

49. Awareness, Analysis and Action: An Introduction to Digital Accessibility

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/6/2019

Recent updates to Federal guidelines for "accessible" web content have focused greater attention on ensuring access to information and learning for all regardless of auditory, cognitive, physical, speech or visual disabilities. What impact does this have on schools and teachers, and where does one begin? What do school and district web administrators need to be mindful of? How might this impact the work of teachers who are creating more and more digital learning content?

During this half-day session, we will decode the technical guidelines and examine several "getting started" strategies to help ensure that our digital information and learning materials are perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for our school community at large, students, parents, and staff. Topics relevant for both school/district website administrators and teachers will include: defining alternative text for images and graphics, creating accessible PDFs (as well as alternative strategies), captions and transcripts for videos, and best practices for the use of contrast and color in digital materials.
  • Max Class Size: 12

50. Coaching for Coaches PLN: Learning First, Technology Second (MAKEUP SESSION)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/6/2019

New
New Cohort Forming for 2019-2020: calling all instructional technology integration specialists! You spent the year supporting everyone else's needs; become part of a community specifically designed to support your needs as a professional developer and instructional technology expert. Join us as we begin this journey together as a learning community to focus on a central theme, informed by our anchor text:to be determined for 19-20. (NOTE: This is a one-day makeup session version based on the July 1-2 official kickoff event.)
  • Max Class Size: 20

51. Google Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/6/2019

Google Classroom is an integral component of G Suite, and is designed to help teachers create and collect assignments paperlessly by automatically creating folders for each assignment in their Drive. This allows Classroom students to keep track of what assignments are due, while having the freedom to begin their work with just one click! We will also explore helpful tools such as research features, peer editing, commenting, and more!

During this session, you will learn Google Classroom fundamentals including the setup and management of your Classroom, how to push assignments out to students, and how to provide real-time feedback and grades without ever leaving the application!

Prerequisite: A Google account for you and your students within a G Suite domain and prior experience using Google Drive is required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

52. NYSCATE Makey Makey (CLICK LINK IN DESCRIPTION TO REGISTER)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/6/2019

Closed
Registration available on NYSCATE website only.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You will not be able to register on My Learning Plan for this event at this time.
  • Max Class Size: 0

53. Creating Interactive Books and Texts with iBook Author

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/7/2019 to 8/8/2019

Available free on the Mac App Store, iBook Author is an amazing app that allows anyone to create beautiful textbooks — and just about any other kind of book — for enjoyment on a variety of devices. With galleries, video, interactive diagrams, 3D objects, mathematical expressions, and more, these books bring content to life in ways the printed page never could. You'll be surprised at how much progress we'll make in just two days together. You will begin using a basic template and will construct a book with interactive elements, just by "dragging and dropping." We will review each of the production phases in depth, including options for publishing and distribution.
  • Max Class Size: 12

54. NYSCATE Wonder Workshop: Cue (CLICK LINK IN DESCRIPTION TO REGISTER)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/7/2019

Closed
Registration available on NYSCATE website only.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You will not be able to register on My Learning Plan for this event at this time.
  • Max Class Size: 0

55. Breakout EDU: Create Your Own Game

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/8/2019

Breakout EDU’s powerful games teach students essential critical thinking skills, teamwork, and complex problem solving. If you are already comfortable and confident setting up your own Breakout box and facilitating pre-made games, then this is the next step for you.

During this session, you will be immersed in a Breakout EDU game and will acquire the skills necessary to design your own immersive Breakout learning experience from scratch. You will be supported by LHRIC staff and fellow participants as you design your own Breakout experience.
  • Max Class Size: 12

56. Child Abuse: Identification and Reporting Procedures - COMP

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Dates: 8/8/2019

New
All applicants for a NYS educational certificate are required to complete at least 2 hours of coursework in child abuse identification and reporting procedures. Attendance will be sent electronically to your TEACH account.
This 2 hour workshop will focus on the following:

•Identifying child abuse and neglect

•Professional issues and concerns

•Community resources

•Legal responsibilities in reporting child abuse/neglect cases

A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

 Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Fee: $55 per participant in the form of check or money order made out to SWBOCES.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 40

57. Coding in the Elementary Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/12/2019

Elementary teachers have asked, and we have delivered! This full-day session will help you gather new ideas, techniques, strategies, and resources designed to infuse coding into your curriculum. You will rotate through a series of small group activities focused on incorporating robotics and coding possibilities for the elementary classroom. You will have the time to explore, try out, play, and plan for future use in your classroom.

During this session, you will learn about tools such as:

- Scratch/Scratch Jr.
- Dash and Dot
- Quiver
- Ozobot
- And More!
  • Max Class Size: 12

58. Google Forms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/12/2019

Google Forms allows you to easily create forms, surveys, and assessments. Google Forms can be used innovatively in your classroom to formulate assessments, rubrics, assignment drop boxes, instant feedback, and much more! Form results connect with Google Sheets, allowing you to easily manage your data to impact instruction and learning.

During this session, you will learn how to create a form, select a theme, add questions, add images and videos, share and manage your forms, select a response destination, view individual responses, and view response summaries.

Prerequisite: Prior experience using Google Drive is required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

59. Be a Schoology Superstar!

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/13/2019

Schoology offers one of the most robust learning management platforms for K-12 teachers seeking to design, build, and manage the full cycle of online and/or blended learning activities with students for maximum impact. This workshop will strengthen your Schoology fundamental skills and also leave you supercharged with tips, techniques, and hidden gems to streamline, enhance and expand your curriculum and classroom learning. It'll be a rapid and exciting exploration through course Updates & Materials, Assignments, Assessments, Scales & Rubrics, integrating Google &/or Office 365, using integrated Apps, and more!
  • Max Class Size: 12

60. Introduction to 3D Design in the Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/13/2019 to 8/14/2019

Ignite imagination in your classroom- 3D design is truly the wave of the future! 3D printers are being used in highly diverse fields ranging from culinary to the medical profession, and now-are becoming increasingly popular within classrooms throughout our region!

This introductory workshop will review the basics of 3D design in the classroom. We will review each step from design to production, and explore the pros and cons of integrating this technology into your curriculum. This workshop covers the use of an introductory web-based CAD program.
  • Max Class Size: 12

61. 101 Ways to Use Google Earth

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/14/2019

Many educators and students know Google Earth as a digital globe, providing stunning visual imagery of locations and landmarks. Google Earth provides immersive global imagery, but that's just the beginning: it's a tool that spans disciplines, cultures and nature, connecting the end user to the surrounding world. If you are a Google Earth hobbyist, and want to probe deeper into increasing student wonder and understanding of the natural and man made world, spend a day browsing the Galleries, Resources, and lesson plans that will support the study of languages, cultures, history and natural science.
  • Max Class Size: 12

62. Blackboard Web Community Manager: Drop-in Working Session

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/14/2019

Need some quiet time in your busy schedule to work toward your goals using Blackboard's Web Community Manager? Join us for this small group session, where you will have the time to work independently with support from the LHRIC staff to help answer your questions and provide feedback.

Please Note: This is not a Facilitator-led session.
Target Audience: Blackboard Web Community Manager users/subscribers.
  • Max Class Size: 5

63. Thinking Deeper Than Code: Creating an Agile Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/15/2019

Are you implementing coding or other STE(A)M-related content in your classroom, makerspace, school or district? Would you like your students to have the skill-set necessary for planning, building, testing, reviewing, and evaluating projects? Join us for this introduction to the Agile method, where we will unpack its usefulness in the classroom.

Agile is an effective, transformative, and popular framework used by leading technology companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Apple to manage and ensure success in their product development projects. The Agile Classroom framework offers an adaption of the Agile methodology in simple and practical ways that can help teachers and students build the necessary skills to manage coding and STE(A)M-related projects in the classroom.

An Agile approach can be applied to a diverse range of industries, and can assist in the management of projects as simple as household chores, or as complex as developing the next iPhone. Regardless of your content area, this session will help you to gain a deeper understanding of methods to support your students’ comprehension in project development, teamwork, and the importance of iteration.

During this session, you will explore:

- What it means to have an Agile classroom and workflow.
- The adaptation of Scrum for use in the classroom.
- Ways to complete STEAM-based projects using Agile approaches.
- The importance of flexible learning environments when integrating Agile into your classroom.
- The importance of flexible learning environments when integrating Agile into your classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 12

64. DreamBox - Is Mathematics Difficult for ELLs?

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/19/2019

Today in United States, English language learners (ELLs) are the fastest-growing K-12 segment and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. Many of the ELLs are not meeting academic proficiency mathematics standards. ELLs students come to the elementary classroom with various levels of English language proficiency, varying levels of math proficiency, and a high need for individualized support. Join us for this hand-on session to explore and experience how DreamBox can be utilize with your ELLs population.

Participants in this workshop will learn:

- Why is math difficult for ELLs?
- How DreamBox addressing ELLs achieve mathematical proficiency?
- Best practices in ELL elementary math instruction

Target Audience: DreamBox User Only
  • Max Class Size: 12

65. Make it from Scratch (Beginner coding)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/20/2019

Much like a recipe, coding is just a series of instructions. The end result will rely on the ingredients that you choose. Join us in creating music, art, games, tutorials, stories, and animations using the free online coding tool "Scratch".

This is your chance to:

- Learn how to teach the coding process without a computer.
- Explore tutorials and resources related to Scratch.
- Create a program that reflects your passion.

Prerequisite: This session is geared for those that may not have a formal programming or computer science background, but are open to exploring how the thinking involved in coding can help to enhance thinking across all disciplines.
  • Max Class Size: 12

66. CS Language Exchange: Exploring Coding Languages & Platforms for K-5 Classrooms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/21/2019

Are you curious about additional coding languages and tools that you may be able to add to your computer science curriculum? This session will allow you to explore various coding languages and tools to learn their strengths, limitations, and unique device compatibilities. The ability for students to recognize language and coding concepts across different platforms is the key to coding as a literacy. Throughout this session, you will experience some of the greatest coding tools out there for use in your classroom!

During this session, you will learn:

- K-5 friendly coding languages.
- Sites and applications that support computational thinking and coding as a literacy.
- Device compatibility for apps and grade levels.
- Basic scripts that will allow you to create projects and introduce coding concepts.

Prerequisite: Current or planned inclusion of computer science in curriculum. Coding experience is helpful, but not required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

67. The Power of Morning Meeting

Program: 2019-2020 - Instructional Best Practices

Audience: Elementary Classroom Teachers

Dates: 8/22/2019

New
Today's teachers are asked to do more and more with the same amount of time. Using Morning Meeting, teachers can build classroom community and help students gain both academic and social emotional skills that will help to make every minute of the day more productive and positive for both you and your students. During this workshop, participants will:

- Understand how Morning Meeting builds competencies in both academics and SEL>br> - Understand how Morning Meeting differs from other types of class meetings
- Learn the components of Morning Meeting
- Develop facility in leading Morning Meetings
- Plan for Morning Meetings to be used in the classroom

This program may be used to meet 13.0 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Elementary Classroom Teachers

Fee:
$190 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$235 per participant for all others

The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 40

68. Webquests and the SAMR Model

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/22/2019

Back in the 1990s, "Webquests" were structured activities that helped students make sense of the growing world wide web of information by offering teachers easy to follow backward design lesson templates which made excellent use of internet resources. The SAMR Framework, popularized by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, has recently given us a model to reflect on how we're using educational technology to supplement, augment or even redefine a learning task. If you teach in a 1-1 environment, or a classroom which is approaching 1-1, you will find this session extremely practical. During this session, you will create a well designed "SAMR-informed" Webquest activity with support from LHRIC staff and fellow participants.
  • Max Class Size: 12

69. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] ELL Identification Process - 1/2 Day AM - at ROCKLAND BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Registrars/registration staff, ENL Coordinators, District and Building Administrators, PPS Personnel, ENL Teachers, Guidance Counselors, and Bilingual Family Liaisons

Dates: 8/26/2019

New
TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT Rockland BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

This workshop will include an overview of New York State English Language Learner (ELL) regulations related to the identification process. The focus will be on the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ) document and the processes that districts need to have in place to properly administer and interpret the HLQ. We will also discuss the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) assembly, the screening of potential SIFE students (Students with Interrupted Formal Education), and the secure storage of all identification materials.

Participants will review:
* ELL identification regulations
* The completion and processing of the HLQ
* The role of the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) when potential ELLs are enrolling who already have an IEP or 504 plan
* Screening for potential Students with Inconsistent/Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE)

This workshop is intended for district teams that include all who are involved in the identification and screening process of potential ELLs, including registrars/registration staff, ENL coordinators, district and building administrators, PPS personnel, ENL teachers, guidance counselors, and bilingual family liaisons. Though we recommend that districts attend in teams, we will certainly welcome any individuals involved in the enrollment and identification of ELL process.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: 8:00-8:30 am

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

70. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] NYSITELL Training - 1/2 Day PM - at Rockland BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Educators administering and/or scoring the NYSITELL

Dates: 8/26/2019

New
TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT Rockland BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

This half-day workshop provides training for those new to administering the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL), or for those who would like a refresher. Participants will practice administering the tests and will practice scoring sample speaking and writing responses. Practice with the rubrics will result in a proficiency with the rubrics and an understanding of how they can be used in instruction with English Language Learners.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: 12-12:30 PM

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

71. HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] ELL Identification Process - 1/2 Day AM - at Southern Westchester BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Registrars/registration staff, ENL Coordinators, District and Building Administrators, PPS Personnel, ENL Teachers, Guidance Counselors, and Bilingual Family Liaisons

Dates: 8/28/2019

New
This workshop will include an overview of New York State English Language Learner (ELL) regulations related to the identification process. The focus will be on the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ) document and the processes that districts need to have in place to properly administer and interpret the HLQ. We will also discuss the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) assembly, the screening of potential SIFE students (Students with Interrupted Formal Education), and the secure storage of all identification materials.

Participants will review:
* ELL identification regulations
* The completion and processing of the HLQ
* The role of the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) when potential ELLs are enrolling who already have an IEP or 504 plan
* Screening for potential Students with Inconsistent/Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE)

This workshop is intended for district teams that include all who are involved in the identification and screening process of potential ELLs, including registrars/registration staff, ENL coordinators, district and building administrators, PPS personnel, ENL teachers, guidance counselors, and bilingual family liaisons. Though we recommend that districts attend in teams, we will certainly welcome any individuals involved in the enrollment and identification of ELL process.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: 8:00-8:30 am

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 35

72. NYS Mandated Autism Training (3 Hr. Course)

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Audience: All professionals seeking educational certification

Dates: 8/28/2019

New
SWBOCES is sponsoring the following 3 hour NYS Mandated course: Training in Autism Spectrum Disorders - NYS Education Department Approved Training

As part of the New York State Regulations, this workshop will address the needs of autistic children. This overview will meet the state mandate for certification and will include the following topics:
-Definitions
-Etiology and prevalence
-Characteristics
-Evidenced-based instructional methods
-Behavior management resources

KEY BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP:
1)Meet the state mandate for certification.
2)Gain knowledge of definitions, needs and evidence-based interventions to work with the growing population of students with autism.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

IMPORTANT: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http:www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

This program may be used to meet 3 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID# 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Dina Roselli droselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 20

73. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] NYSITELL Training - 1/2 Day PM - at Southern Westchester BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Educators administering and/or scoring the NYSITELL

Dates: 8/28/2019

New
This half-day workshop provides training for those new to administering the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL), or for those who would like a refresher. Participants will practice administering the tests and will practice scoring sample speaking and writing responses. Practice with the rubrics will result in a proficiency with the rubrics and an understanding of how they can be used in instruction with English Language Learners.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: 12-12:30 PM

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 35

74. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Pre-Referral Considerations for English Language Learners - at Rockland BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: All Teachers, Administrators, School Psychologists, Speech Teachers, and Educators of English Language Learners At-Risk for Special Education

Dates: 9/9/2019

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TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ROCKLAND BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

A challenge faced by educators when teaching English Language Learners is knowing whether a student's academic struggle is due to the typical process of acquiring a new language or to something more intrinsic, such as a disability. When learning a new language, individuals might display certain behaviors that can be mistaken for a disability because of their similar characteristics and educators must exercise caution when making decisions about referrals for special education. This workshop will invite participants to examine the behaviors associated with new language acquisition as well as clinical markers of a disability. We will identify factors that must be considered prior to referring an ELL student for an evaluation. Educators will engage in case study discussions to consider how languages, culture, social-emotional dynamics and academics interact and impact student achievement.

Registration/Sign-In: 8:30-9:00 am

Cost: Free

Lunch: On your own

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

75. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Using NYSESLAT Data to Plan for Instruction - at Southern Westchester BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL Teachers and Coordinators; Content Teachers and Teaching Assistants who utilize NYSESLAT Data; School and District Administrators

Dates: 9/11/2019

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In this hands-on workshop, participants will gain understanding of the importance of data-driven instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs), deconstruct NYSESLAT data and practice strategies for NYSESLAT data analyzation. Participants will explore the relationship between data-driven planning and student achievement, and by the end of this workshop, they will be able to convert raw NYSESLAT data to actionable formats and determine their ELL's proficiency levels in reading, speaking, listening, and writing. Data will be used to plan for purposeful instruction across the four modalities and NYSESLAT proficiency levels. This workshop is intended for all teachers who work with ELLs and who utilize NYSESLAT data.

Registration/Sign-In: 8:30-9:00 am

Cost: Free

Lunch: On your own

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 30

76. SLS Professional Book Club - Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: Librarians

Dates: 9/12/2019

The School Library System will offer courses that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance. Each session will provide 3 hours of credit as participants are expected to read the materials in advance to actively participate in the discussion. DATES ARE TENTATIVE BOOK: Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids by Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.
  • Max Class Size: 30

77. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] NYSITELL Administration - AM SESSION - at Rockland BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL Teachers and Coordinators; Content Teachers and Teaching Assistants who utilize NYSESLAT Data; School and District Administrators

Dates: 9/13/2019

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TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ROCKLAND BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

This half-day workshop provides training for those new to administering the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL), or for those who would like a refresher. Participants will practice administering the tests and will practice scoring sample speaking and writing responses. Practice with the rubrics will result in a proficiency with the rubrics and an understanding of how they can be used in instruction with English Language Learners.

Registration/Sign-In: 8:00-8:30 am

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

78. SLS Council Meeting

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: Council Members

Dates: 9/17/2019

The School Library System Council is responsible for developing and approving the Plan of Service; is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Plan of Service; recommends for approval the annual budget prior to submission to the District Superintendent for his signature; and supports the activities of the School Library System, through service on a committee.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Susan Ackerman.

  • Max Class Size: 20

79. SLS Communication Coordinators Meeting

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 9/17/2019

In order to ensure that school libraries throughout our region are supporting their district's goal of graduating College and Career-Ready students, one librarian representative from each district, appointed by the Superintendent, joins their colleagues four times a year to engage in collaborative professional development and informational sessions. These meetings are an essential way to focus on Common Core Learning Standards, relevant resources, curriculum development, primary resources and technology. There is no charge for this membership/service; the program is state mandated and supported, in part by New York State Aid.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Susan Ackerman.

  • Max Class Size: 40

80. SLS Sustainability Cohort / SCHOOL DAY

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: Librarians

Dates: 9/19/2019 to 6/5/2020

The School Library System will offer a cohort to support school librarians who choose to apply for New York Library Association's (NYLA's) Sustainability Initiative Certification. The purpose of the New York Library Association's Sustainability Initiative is to ensure that libraries "remain vital, rebound from disruption, and provide ongoing value to the communities they serve" ("Community Change," n.d.). These benchmarks have been customized to reflect the needs and circumstances of school library programs. This site offers suggested activities and resources to assist the school librarian in meeting the benchmarks.

As a cohort, we will be working towards completing the required benchmarks together. We will meet monthly from September-April with meetings alternating between in person and online. In person meetings will have times both during the school day (8:30-10:30) and afterschool (3:30-5:30).

45 in-service credits

$342 cost includes the NYLA certification fee

* must be a NYLA member and must be a certified school librarian

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 10

81. SLS Sustainability Cohort / AFTER SCHOOL

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: Librarians

Dates: 9/19/2019 to 6/5/2020

The School Library System will offer a cohort to support school librarians who choose to apply for New York Library Association's (NYLA's) Sustainability Initiative Certification. The purpose of the New York Library Association's Sustainability Initiative is to ensure that libraries "remain vital, rebound from disruption, and provide ongoing value to the communities they serve" ("Community Change," n.d.). These benchmarks have been customized to reflect the needs and circumstances of school library programs. This site offers suggested activities and resources to assist the school librarian in meeting the benchmarks.

As a cohort, we will be working towards completing the required benchmarks together. We will meet monthly from September-April with meetings alternating between in person and online. In person meetings will have times both during the school day (8:30-10:30) and afterschool (3:30-5:30).

45 in-service credits

$342 cost includes the NYLA certification fee

* must be a NYLA member and must be a certified school librarian

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 10

82. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] NYS Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan - What Educators of ELLs Need to Know - AM SESSION - at Rockland BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL/Bilingual Teachers, Content/Common Branch Teachers, District/Building Administrators, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 9/20/2019

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TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ROCKLAND BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

In this half-day workshop, participants will learn how New York State's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan relates to ELL/MLL students. Participants will understand how students demonstrate progress under ESSA, and how schools and districts are held accountable for ELL/MLL progress under the Transition Matrix.

Participants should bring ESSA Data Reports for the students they serve. Please coordinate with your district administration to locate these reports for your students.

Registration/Sign-In: 8:00-8:30 am

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

83. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] NYS Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan - What Educators of ELLs Need to Know - PM SESSION - at Rockland BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL/Bilingual Teachers, Content/Common Branch Teachers, District/Building Administrators, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 9/20/2019

New
TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ROCKLAND BOCES' SITE: CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

In this half-day workshop (SAME AS AM SESSION TODAY), participants will learn how New York State's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan relates to ELL/MLL students. Participants will understand how students demonstrate progress under ESSA, and how schools and districts are held accountable for ELL/MLL progress under the Transition Matrix.

Participants should bring ESSA Data Reports for the students they serve. Please coordinate with your district administration to locate these reports for your students.

Registration/Sign-In: 12:00-12:30 pm

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 1

84. SLS Digital Library Users Group (overview)

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 9/23/2019

The SWBOCES Digital Library Program, in its 7th year, is a collaborative online service that provides access to students and staff. This service is an extension of the print collection in school libraries; however, it is online with 24/7 access. It is convenient for students to check out titles anywhere, anytime in multiple formats. The benefits includes:

• Ebooks encourage students to read more and improve comprehension. Struggling or reluctant readers, learning challenged, second language learners and gifted readers can all benefit from this service

• The process is simple and easy to use, just choose and download ebooks

• Ebooks are portable, students can carry ebooks in their mobile devices, laptops, notebooks or any ebook reader, without worrying about weight

• With today's technology, you can read ebooks everywhere, in the classroom, the library, and in one's home; and each school has one library representative on the Digital Library Advisory Board
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Susan Ackerman.
  • Max Class Size: 40

85. The Mandated 6 Hour DASA Certification Class

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Dates: 9/23/2019

New
This program will satisfy the NYSED requirement for 6 hours of training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention for any new certificate or license.

This training will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, marginalization and microaggressions, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.
The training will also address:
* The identification and mitigation of harassment
* Bullying and discrimination
* Strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings.

Successful completion of the class will meet the certification requirements in Sec14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

Important: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Fee: $120 per participant in the form of check or money order made out to SWBOCES.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact droselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 50

86. SLS Digital Library Users Group

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 9/23/2019

The SWBOCES Digital Library Program, in its 6th year, is a collaborative online service that provides access to students and staff. This service is an extension of the print collection in school libraries; however, it is online with 24/7 access. It is convenient for students to check out titles anywhere, anytime in multiple formats. The benefits includes:

• Ebooks encourage students to read more and improve comprehension. Struggling or reluctant readers, learning challenged, second language learners and gifted readers can all benefit from this service

• The process is simple and easy to use, just choose and download ebooks

• Ebooks are portable, students can carry ebooks in their mobile devices, laptops, notebooks or any ebook reader, without worrying about weight

• With today's technology, you can read ebooks everywhere, in the classroom, the library, and in one's home; and each school has one library representative on the Digital Library Advisory Board

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Susan Ackerman.
  • Max Class Size: 40

87. SLS Care and Feeding of Authors

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: Council Members

Dates: 9/25/2019

Join us for a free half-day session on author visits and the new School Library System service to support these visits. We will be joined by Allyson Hickey and Kerri McPhail from Booked! (formerly Author's Ally) and Miriam Bernabei, SLS consultant. Learn how to plan for your author visit, and set goals and expectations to suit your building needs; get advice on best practices for student preparation, communication with authors, faculty and families and information to help develop the most meaningful author experience possible. You will also learn about the new SLS service, what we offer, and how you can benefit from our offerings. Administration and/or PTA representatives welcome.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Susan Ackerman.

  • Max Class Size: 20

88. The Mandated 6 Hour DASA Certification Class

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Dates: 10/8/2019

New
This program will satisfy the NYSED requirement for 6 hours of training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention for any new certificate or license.

This training will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, marginalization and microaggressions, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.
The training will also address:
* The identification and mitigation of harassment
* Bullying and discrimination
* Strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings.

Successful completion of the class will meet the certification requirements in Sec14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

Important: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Fee: $120 per participant in the form of check or money order made out to SWBOCES.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact droselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 50

89. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] A Teacher's Guide to Migrant Students, Trauma & Social Emotional Learning - at Southern Westchester BOCES

Program: 2019-2020 - HV-RBE-RN

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

Dates: 10/10/2019

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When children are impacted by stress and trauma, supports must be provided to develop various skills in order to even begin to tackle the aftermath of these experiences. This workshop will build participants' awareness of the various traumas and stresses that can affect many of our students, specifically undocumented migrant students. We will identify practical classroom strategies for incorporating social emotional learning to support both teachers and students.

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: 8:30-9:00 am

LUNCH: ON YOUR OWN

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 30

90. SLS Professional Book Club - We Got This! Equity, Access and the Quest to Be Who Our Students Need Us to Be

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: Librarians

Dates: 10/15/2019

The School Library System will offer courses that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance. Each session will provide 3 hours of credit as participants are expected to read the materials in advance to actively participate in the discussion. DATES ARE TENTATIVE BOOK: We Got This! Equity, Access and the Quest to Be Who Our Students Need Us to Be by Cornelius Minor For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.
  • Max Class Size: 30

91. Child Abuse: Identification and Reporting Procedures - COMP

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Dates: 10/18/2019

New
All applicants for a NYS educational certificate are required to complete at least 2 hours of coursework in child abuse identification and reporting procedures. Attendance will be sent electronically to your TEACH account.
This 2 hour workshop will focus on the following:

•Identifying child abuse and neglect

•Professional issues and concerns

•Community resources

•Legal responsibilities in reporting child abuse/neglect cases

A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

 Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Fee: $55 per participant in the form of check or money order made out to SWBOCES.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 40

92. SLS:Transform Learning with the Reimagined ESIFC

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: Council Members

Dates: 11/5/2019

The reimagined Empire State Information Fluency Continuum (ESIFC) will provide a comprehensive continuum of information fluency skills PK-12 and clear guidance for school librarians to integrate the teaching of essential information fluency and inquiry skills across all grade levels and throughout the curriculum. This workshop will help school librarians become familiar with the updates and changes in the ESIFC as well as develop plans to implement them in the curriculum. Presented by Christine Ciofolo, Kelsey Cohen and Melissa Iamonico Special Pricing: Single Librarian = $192, 2-4 participants from a district = $150 per person, 5 or more participants from a district = $100 per person

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.

  • Max Class Size: 35

93. NYS Mandated Autism Training (3 Hr. Course)

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Audience: All professionals seeking educational certification

Dates: 11/7/2019

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SWBOCES is sponsoring the following 3 hour NYS Mandated course: Training in Autism Spectrum Disorders - NYS Education Department Approved Training

As part of the New York State Regulations, this workshop will address the needs of autistic children. This overview will meet the state mandate for certification and will include the following topics:
-Definitions
-Etiology and prevalence
-Characteristics
-Evidenced-based instructional methods
-Behavior management resources

KEY BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP:
1)Meet the state mandate for certification.
2)Gain knowledge of definitions, needs and evidence-based interventions to work with the growing population of students with autism.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

IMPORTANT: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http:www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

This program may be used to meet 3 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID# 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Dina Roselli droselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 20

94. SLS Professional Book Club - Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: Librarians

Dates: 11/12/2019

The School Library System will offer courses that will be eligible for CTLE hours or in-service credit. Participants seeking in-service credit must obtain district approval in advance. Each session will provide 3 hours of credit as participants are expected to read the materials in advance to actively participate in the discussion. DATES ARE TENTATIVE BOOK: Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News by Darren Hudgkins For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.
  • Max Class Size: 30

95. SLS Council Meeting

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: Council Members

Dates: 11/21/2019

The School Library System Council is responsible for developing and approving the Plan of Service; is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Plan of Service; recommends for approval the annual budget prior to submission to the District Superintendent for his signature; and supports the activities of the School Library System, through service on a committee.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Susan Ackerman.
  • Max Class Size: 20

96. SLS Communication Coordinators Meeting

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 11/21/2019

In order to ensure that school libraries throughout our region are supporting their district's goal of graduating College and Career-Ready students, one librarian representative from each district, appointed by the Superintendent, joins their colleagues four times a year to engage in collaborative professional development and informational sessions. These meetings are an essential way to focus on Common Core Learning Standards, relevant resources, curriculum development, primary resources and technology. There is no charge for this membership/service; the program is state mandated and supported, in part by New York State Aid. For questions regarding this activity, please contact Susan Ackerman.
  • Max Class Size: 40

97. The Mandated 6 Hour DASA Certification Class

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Dates: 11/26/2019

New
This program will satisfy the NYSED requirement for 6 hours of training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention for any new certificate or license.

This training will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, marginalization and microaggressions, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.
The training will also address:
* The identification and mitigation of harassment
* Bullying and discrimination
* Strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings.

Successful completion of the class will meet the certification requirements in Sec14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

Important: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Fee: $120 per participant in the form of check or money order made out to SWBOCES.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact droselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 50

98. SLS Digital Library Users Group Juvenile

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Dates: 12/10/2019

The SWBOCES Digital Library Program is a collaborative online service for elementary students and juvenile users that provides access digital ebooks and audio books to students and staff. This service is an extension of the print collection in school libraries; however it is online with 24/7 access. It is convenient for students to check out titles anywhere, anytime in multiple formats. The benefits include:

• Ebooks encourage students to read more and improve comprehension. Struggling or reluctant readers, students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and gifted readers can all benefit from this service

• The process is simple and easy to use, just choose your book and download it to a device

• Ebooks are portable, students can carry ebooks in their mobile devices, laptops, chromebooks, or any ebook reader

• You can access these books at any time from any place, including vacations, snow days, and weekends

• Each school has one library representative on the Digital Library Advisory Board to choose content.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Susan Ackerman.
  • Max Class Size: 30

99. SLS Digital Library Users Group Secondary

Program: 2019-2020 - School Library Services

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 12/11/2019

The SWBOCES Digital Library Program is a collaborative online service for middle and high school students that provides access to over 5,500 digital ebooks and audio books to students and staff. This service is an extension of the print collection in school libraries; however it is online with 24/7 access. It is convenient for students to check out titles anywhere, anytime in multiple formats. The benefits include:

• Ebooks encourage students to read more and improve comprehension. Struggling or reluctant readers, students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and gifted readers can all benefit from this service

• The process is simple and easy to use, just choose your book and download it to a device

• Ebooks are portable, students can carry ebooks in their mobile devices, laptops, chromebooks, or any ebook reader

• You can access these books at any time from any place, including vacations, snow days, and weekends

• Each school has one library representative on the Digital Library Advisory Board to choose content

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Susan Ackerman.
  • Max Class Size: 30

100. Child Abuse: Identification and Reporting Procedures - COMP

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Dates: 1/8/2020

New
All applicants for a NYS educational certificate are required to complete at least 2 hours of coursework in child abuse identification and reporting procedures. Attendance will be sent electronically to your TEACH account.
This 2 hour workshop will focus on the following:

•Identifying child abuse and neglect

•Professional issues and concerns

•Community resources

•Legal responsibilities in reporting child abuse/neglect cases

A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

 Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Fee: $55 per participant in the form of check or money order made out to SWBOCES.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 40

101. The Mandated 6 Hour DASA Certification Class

Program: 2019-2020 - Compliance

Dates: 1/15/2020

New
This program will satisfy the NYSED requirement for 6 hours of training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention for any new certificate or license.

This training will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, marginalization and microaggressions, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.
The training will also address:
* The identification and mitigation of harassment
* Bullying and discrimination
* Strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias and aggression in educational settings.

Successful completion of the class will meet the certification requirements in Sec14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

Important: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Fee: $120 per participant in the form of check or money order made out to SWBOCES.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact droselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 50