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1. Building Leadership Capacity - Ongoing Training for Those Who Observe Teachers

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: This series is for administrators who will be participating in the observation cycle, observing teachers and participating on the post observation conference

Dates: 8/21/2018

Starting Today
Evidence-Based Feedback and Coaching Conversations that impact Instructional Practice.

The focus of this workshop is on developing skill in evidence based observation within the context of district professional development goals. This learning experience is appropriate for all Lead Evaluators who have been previously certified by their districts and can be used by districts as evidence for recertification.

This is an advanced course for supervisors who will be observing teachers and/or serving as Lead Evaluators. This one-day workshop serves to build expertise in evaluation including practice in achieving inter-rater agreement through evidence based observation. This course includes focus on coaching conversations that impact instructional practice. The session will also include the most current updates from NYSED.

Materials:
Participants should bring a copy of the rubric being used in their district for teacher evaluation.

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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.
  • Max Class Size: 25

2. LHRIC eSchoolData SBRCs Workshop - Aug 21

Program: LHRIC - Student Services Workshops

Audience: eSchoolData SBRC district-responsible parties

Dates: 8/21/2018

Starting Today
The LHRIC eSchoolData team is providing two dates from which to choose participation in a 1/2 day workshop to walk you through the creation/maintenance process for SBRCs. Each workshop is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of maintaining your SBRCs in the future.
  • Max Class Size: 10

3. Unplugged Coding Activities for K-5 Classrooms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/21/2018

Starting Today
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

4. Breakout EDU: Create Your Own Game

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/22/2018

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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 workshop is for you!

During this session, you will be immersed in a Breakout EDU game and learn the skills necessary to design your own immersive Breakout learning experience from the ground up. Facilitator-supported independent working time will be provided to assist you with designing your own game.
  • Max Class Size: 12

5. Maker Mindset: Incorporating Coding & Engineering into the K-5 Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/23/2018

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Join us to learn and experience design thinking, computational thinking, and engineering through a series of hands-on challenges.  No coding, electronic or engineering experience is necessary!  This fun-filled course will provide you with a toolkit of strategies and lesson resources that will prepare you to lead your very own challenges!

Through our Make & Take Challenge, you will be provided with a complete project, along with lesson resources that you can take back to your classroom.  This is a small group session that allows for personalized learning and support. Take the challenge and join us!



During this session, you will:

*Discover strategies that foster a maker mindset

*Complete a series of maker challenges that incorporate basic coding and engineering.

*Explore popular resources for Makerspace lesson plans.

  • Max Class Size: 12

6. iLit: Online Seminar Series

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/23/2018

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Please join us for this exciting iLit Suite seminar series to learn all about iLit’s resources. iLit (inspire Literacy) has been proven to motivate and engage students, and has also helped students and districts gain as much as two years of reading growth in a single year!
  • Max Class Size: 10

7. Blood Borne Pathogens & Right To Know Training-SAFE

Program: 2018-2019 - School Safety

Audience: Required training for new employees who are determined to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Dates: 8/31/2018

Blood borne pathogens (BBP) are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to: hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This training will cover the symptoms of bloodborne diseases, the spread of bloodborne pathogens, how to identify and respond to exposure incidents, use of personal protective equipment, and the hepatitis B vaccine.

New York State public school districts must comply with both the New York State Right-to-Know Law and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard. Included in this training are your legal rights about any hazardous chemicals you might use. Topics to be covered are:
* Your right to information
* Your right to training
* Employer responsibilities
* Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
* Labeling

This training is meant for for individuals who were not able to be trained with their colleagues through CoSer 644 under the district’s base fee entitlement. Please contact Brandon Cruz,Supervisor of School Safety and Facilities SW BOCES ( bcruz@swboces.org ) if you require clarification regarding costs.

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

Fee:
$55 per participant for CoSer 644 members
$60 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: 20

8. SECONDARY SUCCESS SERIES: GET THEM TALKING

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Educators at the secondary level

Dates: 9/13/2018

Do you find yourself regretting opportunities you give your students to talk? Have you struggled when you have tried to "hand over the reins" to students, watching their conversations go way off-topic? In this interactive session, learn techniques to get students talking productively whole class, in groups, and peer-to-peer. You will leave with actionable strategies to get students involved in engaged, on-task conversations. Your class will never sound the same!

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$328 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$395 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: 20

9. [HVRBERN CTLE Sponsor ID #3120] NYSITELL/NYSESLAT Training - at Southern Westchester BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Educators administering and/or scoring the NYSITELL and/or NYSESLAT

Dates: 9/14/2018

HVRBERN
This half-day workshop provides training for those new to administering the NYSITELL/NYSESLAT, or for those who would like a refresher. These New York State assessments of English proficiency are now aligned; 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: 8-8:30 am

Lunch: On Your Own

Fee: Free

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

10. Putting the "A" in STEAM

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 9/14/2018

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The purpose of this workshop is to help us to grasp something that we are physically unable to grasp, I am referring to steam. STEAM is a conceptual instructional strategy that brings up many connotations, expectations, and beliefs, yet as much as we know about the creation of STEAM initiative, we have been unable to define its purpose in the classroom, how it can transform learning, or how it will help students prepare for their future.

In this workshop, participants will:


- Review pedagogical and instructional technology strategies
- Discussion "What are the Arts, and how can I integrate them to increase student understanding?"
- Review a variety of integration strategies in a variety of curricular settings
- Develop personalized lessons to use in your classroom
  • Max Class Size: 12

11. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Planning For Instruction Using NYSESLAT Data - at Southern Westchester BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL Teachers and Coordinators and Content Teachers who utilize NYSESLAT Data

Dates: 9/14/2018

In this hands-on half-day workshop, participants will gain understanding of the importance of data-informed instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs), deconstruct NYSESLAT data through the four modalities, and practice strategies for NYSESLAT data analyzation. Participants will explore the relationship between data-informed planning and student achievement, and by the end of this workshop, they will be able to convert raw NYSESLAT data to useable formats and determine their ELLs' proficiency levels in reading, speaking, listening, and writing. Data will be used to purposefully target 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: 12-12:30 PM

LUNCH: ON YOUR OWN

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

12. [HVRBERN CTLE Sponsor ID #3120] NYSITELL/NYSESLAT Training - at ULSTER BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Educators administering and/or scoring the NYSITELL and/or NYSESLAT

Dates: 9/17/2018

HVRBERN
This half-day workshop provides training for those new to administering the NYSITELL/NYSESLAT, or for those who would like a refresher. These New York State assessments of English proficiency are now aligned; 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: 8-8:30 am

Lunch: On Your Own

Fee: Free

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

13. The Mandated 6 Hour DASA Certification Class

Program: 2018-2019 - School Climate and Culture - CC

Dates: 9/17/2018

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

14. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Planning For Instruction Using NYSESLAT Data - at ULSTER BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL Teachers and Coordinators and Content Teachers who utilize NYSESLAT Data

Dates: 9/17/2018

In this hands-on half-day workshop, participants will gain understanding of the importance of data-informed instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs), deconstruct NYSESLAT data through the four modalities, and practice strategies for NYSESLAT data analyzation. Participants will explore the relationship between data-informed planning and student achievement, and by the end of this workshop, they will be able to convert raw NYSESLAT data to useable formats and determine their ELLs' proficiency levels in reading, speaking, listening, and writing. Data will be used to purposefully target 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: 12-12:30 PM

LUNCH: ON YOUR OWN

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

15. Contextualizing your District's Data

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: Superintendents and Assistants Superintendents

Dates: 9/18/2018

Districts will use their own data to explore the power of Big Databases such as the Cornell University Tool to answer questions and explore professional wonderings. Participants will gain experience examining trends within their district, their region and across the state. The use of the aggregate data in an interactive format assists you in telling your districts's story, developing your district's goals and informing the decision making process. Such explorations of data may effectively direct further examination of data at the student and skill levels.

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

Fee:
$128 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$153 per participant 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 Dina Roselli.
  • Max Class Size: 25

16. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] ELL Identification Process and Screening Interview - PART 1 - at SW BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Registrars (centralized and building), Data Entry Personnel, Translators/Interpreters or Family Advocates involved in registration, and Special Education/Pupil Personnel administrators for LPT component.

Dates: 9/18/2018

ELL Identification: Registration and HLQ (Part 1)

(District teams should have full representation for this part; Registrar staff may leave after this part.)

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 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)

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

Cost: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 50

17. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] ELL Identification Process and Screening Interview - PART 2 - at SW BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL Coordinators, ENL teachers, Building Administrators, Special Education/Pupil Personnel or Administrators for LPT component, Guidance Counselors (and anyone else with a role in the ELL identification and placement process).

Dates: 9/18/2018

ELL Identification: Screening Interview (Part 2)

Registrars need only attend Part 1, 9-11 am, and do not need to attend Part 2, 11 am-3 pm;
Those registered for Part 2 MUST ALSO register for Part 1.

This workshop is to support districts with designing a clear and cohesive process for the identification of English Language Learners, from registration, through the interview screening processes, and the administration of the NYSITELL.

Participants will review:
* The screening interview processes
* SIFE and Multilingual Literacy Screener (MLS) administration
* An overview of the role of the LPT for potential ELLs who are already identified as a student with a disability
* District teams will design their own screening kits for the various grade bands with materials appropriate to each level

REGISTRATION/SIGN-IN: 11:00-11:30 am

Cost: Free

Lunch: On Your Own

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 50

18. (SLS) School Library System Council Meeting (Lunch and Lean with Discovery)

Program: 2018-2019 - School Library Services

Audience: Council Members

Dates: 9/20/2018

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.

The School Library System Council meetings for the 2018/2019 school year will meet at the SW BOCES School Library System offices at 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY at 8:30-11:00 am unless otherwise specified below:

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Janet Jamal.
  • Max Class Size: 20

19. [HVRBERN-CTLE #3120]- NYSITELL/NYSESLAT Training - at Sullivan County BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL teachers, classroom teachers, and administrators who want to learn more about the NYSITELL changes and review administration practices.

Dates: 9/20/2018

This half-day workshop provides training for those new to administering the NYSITELL/NYSESLAT, or for those who would like a refresher. These New York State assessments of English proficiency are now aligned; 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

Fee: Free

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

20. CPR/AED

Program: 2018-2019 - School Safety

Audience: Required training for new employees who are determined to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Dates: 9/20/2018

At all times there should be a number of people who are trained to administer CPR in each school building, excluding the school nurse who is already trained. Whenever an instructional school facility is used for a school-sponsored or school-approved curricular event or activity, including events such as athletic contests or competitive events, the school administration officials/administrators must ensure the presence of at least 1 staff person who is trained, pursuant to Public Health Law § 3000-b (3) (a), in the operation and use of an automated external defibrillator. A training certificate is valid for two years from the date the training was taken.

This training is meant for for individuals who were not able to be trained with their colleagues through CoSer 644 under the district’s base fee entitlement Please contact Brandon Cruz,Supervisor of School Safety and Facilities SW BOCES ( bcruz@swboces.org ) if you require clarification regarding costs.

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

Fee:
$60 per participant for CoSer 644 members
$65 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: 10

21. Teaching Toolkits - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades K-5, Coaches, Teacher Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 9/20/2018

Conferring and small group instruction provides differentiated support for individual learners in our classrooms. We are able to provide explicit, meaningful, and individualized instruction to each of our students. Toolkits are fabulous resources that help teachers help their students in meeting (and exceeding) their goals. Join us for an exploration of why toolkits are useful, what goes in a toolkit, and an efficient process for creating toolkits. Teachers will build their own set of transportable materials that make teaching explicit, meaningful, and effective. As a result of participating in this session, teachers will feel more prepared and confident to provide “in the moment” instruction to each of their students.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades K-5, Coaches, Teacher Leaders and Administrators

Fee:
$249 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$305 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: 20

22. (SLS) School Library System Communication Coordinators Meeting

Program: 2018-2019 - School Library Services

Dates: 9/20/2018

. For questions regarding this activity, please contact Janet Jamal.
  • Max Class Size: 40

23. [HVRBERN-CTLE #23120] Planning For Instruction Using NYSESLAT Data - at Sullivan County BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL Teachers and Coordinators and Content Teachers who utilize NYSESLAT Data

Dates: 9/20/2018

In this hands-on half-day workshop, participants will gain understanding of the importance of data-informed instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs), deconstruct NYSESLAT data through the four modalities, and practice strategies for NYSESLAT data analyzation. Participants will explore the relationship between data-informed planning and student achievement, and by the end of this workshop, they will be able to convert raw NYSESLAT data to useable formats and determine their ELLs' proficiency levels in reading, speaking, listening, and writing. Data will be used to purposefully target 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: 12:00-12:30 PM

Fee: Free

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

24. Coaching Coaches Series

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Instructional Coaches & Staff Developers

Dates: 9/20/2018 to 5/15/2019

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This 3-day course is to support those who support teachers. The workshop will take place over three half days. During this first half day workshop, we will be focused on adult learning and how to build effective professional development for teachers. Additionally, we will discuss expectations and how to liaise with administrators.
During this second half day workshop, we will focus on building relationships with teachers to improve student learning, as well as using data to inform instruction with teachers.
During this third half day workshop, we will focus on co-teaching, modeling and providing effective feedback to teachers to improve instruction and build reflective practices among colleagues. Dates: Sept 20, Jan 28 & May 15

This program may be used to meet 9 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 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 Kaye Jackson Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 20

25. Unpacking the NYS P-12 Arts Standards (for Administrators) – What are the implications for Art instruction in our schools?

Program: 2018-2019 - ARTS

Audience: Grades 3-5

Dates: 9/21/2018

The 2017 New York State P-12 Learning Standards for the Arts are designed to develop artistically literate citizens who have had sustained engagement in one or more of the five arts disciplines: Dance, Music, Theater, Visual, and Media Arts; and is prepared with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to actively engage in the arts throughout his or her life. This workshop will acquaint school administrators with the standards, implementation timetables and changes in what administrators should look for in teaching practices. We will answer the question: What are the implications for Art instruction in our schools?

This program may be used to meet 3.0 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$128 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$156 per participant 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 Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 25

26. My school’s test results are in… Now what?

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: Elementary and Middle School Principals

Dates: 9/24/2018

State testing results are in. How can I best use existing reports available to me to put my school’s results into context, identify trends and develop goals? This workshop is designed to assist school leaders in navigating and analyzing the data available to them with support from our team

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

Fee:
$166 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$203 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.
  • Max Class Size: 25

27. IDE Online Virtual Learning Community (VLC) - Designing Equitable Learning Environments

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Teachers, coaches and administrators

Dates: 9/25/2018 to 10/29/2018

Providing all students with access & opportunity is key to maximizing potential. By designing equitable classroom environments you can influence issues of equity beyond the classroom. Explore & brainstorm problems focused on instructional equity & develop resources and structures you can use immediately in the classroom. Additionally, create an equitable learning environment that accepts & appreciates all cultural differences. What would that look like?

Syllabus:
* Establishing a working definition of equity in the classroom Developing a plan for needs-identification, resource-access & tuned-facilitation for all students
* Developing strategies & structures for promoting a culture of equity in the classroom
* Developing learning activities to match cognitive levels, learning styles & culture
* Designing opportunities for students to learn in an environment that promotes executive function through structures & facilitation
*Brainstorming problems to solve issues that can advance equity within the students’ neighborhood.

Course dates: Sept. 25, 2018 - Oct. 29, 2018
Virtual Learning Communities (VLC) are knowledge-building communities or online “classrooms.” The instructor creates a presence in the “classroom,” being available to students, while providing meaningful feedback.  Students share ideas, questions and resources while problem-solving through collaborative experiences.
These school year VLCs are designed to encompass 25 hours (for CTLE or in-service as permitted by your district), and run for 5 weeks. IDE’s consultant provides ongoing feedback and assistance. Weekly 1:1 or group video conferences serve as an integral and valuable part of the experience.

Fee:
$795 per participant
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.

  • Max Class Size: 25

28. IDE Online Virtual Learning Community (VLC) - Designing Problem-Based Authentic Learning Units

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Teachers, coaches and administrators

Dates: 9/25/2018 to 10/29/2018

Explore the power of problem-based learning in the classroom. Design a problem-based task, a rubric to drive instruction & a scaffold of rich and diverse learning activities to implement with your students.
Syllabus:
* Understanding how “Raising Academic Rigor,” “Engaging Students in Learning,” and “Building Student Responsibility for Learning” go hand-in-hand
* Developing authentic, open-ended, problem-based tasks that create a felt-need to learn (expectations adjusted if the participant has taken the introductory course)
* Designing analytic rubrics to offer clearly articulated expectations, a roadmap for all learners & challenges for gifted learners
* Designing a scaffold for learning to develop differentiated learning & practice activities
* Developing one or more other structures to support the unit, e.g.:
* Formative Assessments to drive instructional planning Facilitation Questions to probe students’ thinking at higher cognitive levels
* Facilitation Grid to manage your ongoing student facilitation Watch IDE Corp.’s YouTube video “What’s the difference between project-based learning and problem-based learning?“.
This course will use Dr. Nancy Sulla’s book, Students Taking Charge as a resource. The assigned book must be purchased in advance. Access to the IDEportal is included for all participants while enrolled in the VLC.

Course dates: Sept. 25, 2018 - Oct. 29, 2018
These school year VLCs are designed to encompass 25 hours (for CTLE or in-service as permitted by your district), and run for 5 weeks. IDE’s consultant provides ongoing feedback and assistance. Weekly 1:1 or group video conferences serve as an integral and valuable part of the experience.

Fee:
$795 per participant
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.

  • Max Class Size: 25

29. IDE Online Virtual Learning Community (VLC) - Getting Started with Executive Function in Your Classroom: Designing Lesson Plans to Build Students’ EF

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Teachers, coaches and administrators

Dates: 9/25/2018 to 10/29/2018

Executive function is critical to all students’ academic achievement; we now know it can be developed & accelerated. Enhance your academic lesson plans by fostering the six key aspects of executive function, intentionally building critical achievement prerequisites in students.

Syllabus:
* Understanding how executive function is inextricably linked to the academic achievement of students at all developmental levels through the lens of six levels of increasingly complex life skills
* Understanding how executive function develops & how growth can be accelerated
*Understanding the difference between learning & practice activities & the importance of purposeful “grappling” with content
*Developing learning & practice activities aimed at building executive function across the seven key components: working memory, cognitive flexibility, planning, reasoning, problem-solving & self-regulation
* Creating a plan to implement structures that build executive function in the learning environment
* Learning to facilitate instruction by asking questions that lead to the development of greater executive function

This course will use Dr. Nancy Sulla’s book, Building Executive Function: The Missing Link to Student Achievement as a resource. The assigned book must be purchased in advance. Access to the IDEportal is included for all participants while enrolled in the VLC.
Course dates: Sept. 25, 2018 - Oct. 29, 2018
These school year VLCs are designed to encompass 25 hours (for CTLE or in-service as permitted by your district), and run for 5 weeks. IDE’s consultant provides ongoing feedback and assistance. Weekly 1:1 or group video conferences serve as an integral and valuable part of the experience.

Fee:
$795 per participant
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.

  • Max Class Size: 25

30. IDE Online Virtual Learning Community (VLC) - New Teacher Seminar – Key Topics in Creating a Student Driven Classroom

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Teachers, coaches and administrators

Dates: 9/25/2018 to 10/29/2018

Creating opportunities for your students to take responsibility for their learning is key to establishing a classroom environment that maximizes the students’ potential. Craft a scaffolded plan for your students to be active decision makers in the learning process as you prepare them to be lifelong learners, thus building a greater sense of efficacy for you as their teacher.

Syllabus:
* Deepening your understanding of student responsibility and how it relates to academic achievement
* Exploring opportunities to know and understand your students Developing structures and strategies to build a culture of student responsibility
*Establishing rules and procedures to empower your students
* Designing a scaffolded plan for successfully introducing your students to the various structures and strategies
* Exploring basic strategies for building executive function in your students

Access to the IDEportal is included for all participants while enrolled in the VLC.

Course dates: Sept. 25, 2018 - Oct. 29, 2018
These school year VLCs are designed to encompass 25 hours (for CTLE or in-service as permitted by your district), and run for 5 weeks. IDE’s consultant provides ongoing feedback and assistance. Weekly 1:1 or group video conferences serve as an integral and valuable part of the experience.

Fee:
$795 per participant
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.

  • Max Class Size: 25

31. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] NYSITELL/NYSESLAT Training - at Rockland BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: Educators administering and/or scoring the NYSITELL and/or NYSESLAT

Dates: 9/25/2018

This half-day workshop provides training for those new to administering the NYSITELL/NYSESLAT, or for those who would like a refresher. These New York State assessments of English proficiency are now aligned; 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: 8-8:30 AM

LUNCH: ON YOUR OWN

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 15

32. Language Acquisition: Managing Assessments in the MYP - Category 3 - IB - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - International Baccalaureate - IB

Audience: Administrators and teachers in IB districts

Dates: 9/25/2018 to 9/27/2018

Participants will explore the targets of MYP assessment strategies in Language Acquistion and apply knowledge of the holistic MYP framework for teaching and learning to build successful assessment practices using the subject-specific objectives and assessment criteria. Educators will gain hands-on experience with the development of concept-driven assessments and consider new models of optional external assessment for the MYP.

Fee: $744 per participant

Registration deadline: August 23, 2018

The registration fee will not be refunded once the enrollment process has been completed.

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

33. Language and Literature: Delivering the MYP Curriculum - Category 2 - IB - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - International Baccalaureate - IB

Audience: Administrators and teachers in IB districts

Dates: 9/25/2018 to 9/27/2018

Participants will collaborate and reflect on effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies in Language and Literature. This workshop will encourage educators to continue to develop a collaborative and collegial approach, evaluate effective teaching and learning strategies, reflect upon the relevance innovation and rigour of student centered environments and reflect upon your own practices while you share challenges and successes in your programs.

Fee: $744 per participant

Registration deadline: August 23, 2018

The registration fee will not be refunded once the enrollment process has been completed.

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

34. Language and Literature: Implementing the MYP Curriculum - Category 1 - IB - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - International Baccalaureate - IB

Audience: Administrators and teachers in IB districts

Dates: 9/25/2018 to 9/27/2018

Participants will explore effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies in Language and Literature as you prepare and maintain your IB program. Educators will develop an understanding of the structures and principles of Language and Literature, prepare teaching, learning, and assessment strategies and designs tasks that will support the implementation of the Language and Literature framework.

Fee: $744 per participant

Registration deadline: August 23, 2018

The registration fee will not be refunded once the enrollment process has been completed.

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

35. Learning DIversity and Inclusion - Category 3 - IB

Program: 2018-2019 - International Baccalaureate - IB

Audience: Administrators and teachers in IB districts

Dates: 9/25/2018 to 9/27/2018

What is inclusion according to the IB standards and how do we ensure that your schools are inclusive? In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of the IB’s approaches to inclusion, develop pedagogical knowledge and approaches to increase access and participation and identify resources to support inclusion. Educators will collaborate and create an action plan to increase and support school wide inclusion.

Fee: $744 per participant

Registration deadline: August 23, 2018

The registration fee will not be refunded once the enrollment process has been completed.

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

36. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Planning For Instruction Using NYSESLAT Data - at Rockland BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: ENL Teachers and Coordinators and Content Teachers who utilize NYSESLAT Data

Dates: 9/25/2018

In this hands-on half-day workshop, participants will gain understanding of the importance of data-informed instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs), deconstruct NYSESLAT data through the four modalities, and practice strategies for NYSESLAT data analyzation. Participants will explore the relationship between data-informed planning and student achievement, and by the end of this workshop, they will be able to convert raw NYSESLAT data to useable formats and determine their ELLs' proficiency levels in reading, speaking, listening, and writing. Data will be used to purposefully target 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: 12-12:30 PM

LUNCH: ON YOUR OWN

For questions regarding this activity, please contact the HV RBE-RN.
  • Max Class Size: 15

37. (SLS) Search for Success with Buncee

Program: 2018-2019 - School Library Services

Dates: 9/25/2018

The 21st Century way to access and research authoritative information across all your databases with one login through mobile devices, tablets, laptops and computers. "SEARCH" for Success is a database management program that provides "one-stop" easy and equitable access to all your online databases purchased through the SWBOCES School Library System, including those in NOVELNY and TeachingBooks. In addition, usage statistics are available to support purchasing decisions.

The benefits includes:


• Each school library has one unique login for all databases, which may be used by students, staff and parents

• One usage report for all databases

• Customized website design for each school library

• Mobile App

• Workshops to learn search strategies and resources

• Helps district personnel obtain maximum use of their online databases in support of the Common Core Learning Standards and other informational needs

NOTE: These workshops are open to Library Media Specialists who are in "SEARCH" for Success member libraries ($400 per building/year)

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Janet Jamal.
  • Max Class Size: 50

38. The Social Studies Collegial Circle

Program: 2018-2019 - Social Studies

Audience: Social Studies chairs, leader teachers, supervisors, anyone with leadership oversight in social studies

Dates: 9/25/2018 to 5/21/2019

The Social Studies Instructional Leadership Forum is a partnership with fellow instructional leaders in your subject area to share promising practices and emerging trends in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Each Instructional Leadership Forum is structured around your professional learning needs. It is an opportunity to network with, and ask questions of, other administrators and teacher-leaders in your position across our region. Each Forum meeting is open to directors, supervisors, department chairs, and others with leadership oversight of Social Studies. Special focus this year will be on the full implementation of the new Framework-based Global History and Geography course of study and the new Regents examination, the formative steps in elementary and middle school to prepare students for the inquiry-based high school program and assessments, and the strategic steps in transitioning the Grade 11 United States History & Government course and Regents examination for 2019-2020.

This program may be used to meet 8 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID#322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per district for CoSer 555 members
$236 per district 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.
  • Max Class Size: 25

39. Coding for Cowards: An Experience for the Interested Novice (@Brewster)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 9/26/2018

New
Most districts have taken a serious look at the role that coding exercises can play in developing computational thinking for K-12 students. Most of the highly popular coding environments (Scratch, Tynker, Code.org) are based on "building blocks" that make it easy to create interactive stories, animations, games, music and art. As students become immersed in coding work, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

This session is geared specifically for those who may not have a formal programming or computer science background, but are open to exploring how the thinking involved in coding can help enhance thinking across all disciplines. You will actively engage in programming scenarios where you will become familiar with the interface, commands, and basic protocols/commands of Scratch.

Please note: The 9/26/18 session will be hosted at the Brewster Central School District.
  • Max Class Size: 12

40. Book Clubs in the Classroom - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades 3-12, Coaches, Teacher Leaders & Administrators

Dates: 9/27/2018

Are you looking to incorporate book clubs into your reading instruction? Or are you looking for ways to support Clubs that are new and different? Together we will learn about possibilities for Book Clubs that have grown out of the strong work already in place and experiment with different conversational tools and coaching methods for clubs. They are one of the most empowering structures we can use to support reading growth so let’s dig into them together.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades 3-12, Coaches, Teacher Leaders & Administrators

Fee:
$249 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$305 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: 20

41. Lower Hudson Computer Science and Engineering Education Collaborative (CSEEC)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 9/27/2018

New
Are you actively building and growing your computer science (CS) or engineering education instruction within your district? If so, we invite you to join fellow technology, curriculum, and instructional leaders as we discuss curricula, explore standards, and share ‘best practices’ in Computer Science (CS) and Engineering education, the two newest core disciplines in K-12 education. The “Lower Hudson CS and Engineering Education Collaborative (CSEEC)” is a participant-led community for information gathering, sharing/cooperation, and brainstorming. If your district considers CS and engineering to be more than just an enrichment activity and you are actively building a comprehensive curriculum in these areas for your students, you will enjoy collaborating with like-minded thinkers and leaders in this collegial environment. Meetings will be highly participatory: topics for discussion will be presented and selected by CSEEC community members, and innovative solutions/programs by CSEEC members will be highlighted. Additionally, experts in K-12 CS and Engineering education will be invited to present cutting-edge research and evidence-based practices to the CSEEC community. Participants will be encouraged to host meetings during the year; please consult the individual My Learning Plan entry for each specific meeting location.
  • Max Class Size: 25

42. Blood Borne Pathogens & Right To Know Training-SAFE

Program: 2018-2019 - School Safety

Audience: Required training for new employees who are determined to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Dates: 9/28/2018

Blood borne pathogens (BBP) are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to: hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This training will cover the symptoms of bloodborne diseases, the spread of bloodborne pathogens, how to identify and respond to exposure incidents, use of personal protective equipment, and the hepatitis B vaccine.

New York State public school districts must comply with both the New York State Right-to-Know Law and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard. Included in this training are your legal rights about any hazardous chemicals you might use. Topics to be covered are:
* Your right to information
* Your right to training
* Employer responsibilities
* Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
* Labeling

This training is meant for for individuals who were not able to be trained with their colleagues through CoSer 644 under the district’s base fee entitlement. Please contact Brandon Cruz,Supervisor of School Safety and Facilities SW BOCES ( bcruz@swboces.org ) if you require clarification regarding costs.

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

Fee:
$55 per participant for CoSer 644 members
$60 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: 20

43. Scoring the New Global History & Geography Framework Regents Examination-SS

Program: 2018-2019 - Social Studies

Audience: Global 9 and 10 teachers, department chairpersons

Dates: 9/28/2018

Using the latest materials developed by the Office of State Assessment of NYSED, this workshop is designed to train teachers and administrators of Grades 9 and 10 to score the new Framework-based Global History Regents which will be administered for the first time in June 2019. Teachers will leave with the CRQ prototypes and their scoring rubric as well as a new sample Enduring Essay exemplar, the specific and generic rubrics, and anchor level papers with analysis. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to design their own CRQs and Enduring Issues essays to use as formative assessments in their classrooms. Special attention will be given to developing appropriate strategies for preparing English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities for these assessments.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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: 20

44. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Two-Day CertificationTraining

Program: 2018-2019 - School Climate and Culture - CC

Audience: School administrators, teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, psychologists, teaching assistants and aides, security staff and hall monitors

Dates: 10/1/2018 to 10/12/2018

Managing aggressive and violent behavior has become an essential skill relevant to all school personnel. Staff members need safe, effective behavior management training designed to maintain the care, welfare, safety and security of all involved in a crisis. Teachers and support staff will explore a range of "acting out behaviors" and practice appropriate intervention strategies to address these behaviors while maintaining the best possible professional attitude.

In this highly interactive training, you will:

• Explore effective techniques for approaching and reducing the tension of an agitated person

• Practice nonverbal, paraverbal, verbal and physical intervention skills

Upon successful competition of a post-test, participants will receive a one-year certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® from the Crisis Prevention Institute.

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

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 Dina Roselli, droselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 22

45. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Incorporating Vocabulary Routines for English Language Learners - at Southern Westchester BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: All Teachers and Administrators of students who are English Language Learners

Dates: 10/1/2018

New
This workshop combines direct and indirect instructional practices that have been identified in research as effective for building student vocabulary in any content area.

Participants will understand why vocabulary development is critical to student success and learn how to identify Tier 2 vocabulary and select words from the content for direct instruction. Educators will develop instructional routines to teach word learning strategies. In the classroom, students will benefit from a consistent approach to vocabulary lessons as part of instructional activities that foster listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.

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

46. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Incorporating Vocabulary Routines for English Language Learners - at Southern Westchester BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: All Teachers and Administrators of students who are English Language Learners

Dates: 10/1/2018

New
This workshop combines direct and indirect instructional practices that have been identified in research as effective for building student vocabulary in any content area.

Participants will understand why vocabulary development is critical to student success and learn how to identify Tier 2 vocabulary and select words from the content for direct instruction. Educators will develop instructional routines to teach word learning strategies. In the classroom, students will benefit from a consistent approach to vocabulary lessons as part of instructional activities that foster listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.

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

Lunch: On your own

Cost: Free

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

47. SLS Mandarin Users Group Meeting

Program: 2018-2019 - School Library Services

Audience: Mandarin Users

Dates: 10/1/2018

The Southern Westchester BOCES School Library System will host a Mandarin User Group meeting at 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY. The meeting will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join fellow librarians at this local User Group meeting to learn how to get the most out of your library software and learn more about new features of Mandarin M5 and Oasis. Attend this FREE User Group meeting and in addition to having your questions answered by Art Graham, Mandarin VP, you will gain valuable insight on all the latest feature and upgrades. For questions regarding this activity, please contact Janet Jamal.
  • Max Class Size: 20

48. ELA Test Prep Grades 9-12

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades 9-12

Dates: 10/2/2018

Preparing for the ELA Common Core Regents Exam is not necessarily about doing test prep, but about establishing vertically aligned classroom literacy practices that work all year long. This workshop is designed to help grades 9 - 12 teachers prepare their students for the ELA Regents without doing traditional test prep. We will focus on year-round ELA instruction and best practices that will lead to success on the ELA Regents Exam. Participants will walk away with practical strategies to implement in their classrooms at any time.

Materials: Participants can bring texts used in their classrooms, as well as lessons/units and any other materials. Time will be provided to design or revise lessons/units of instruction.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades 9-12

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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: 20

49. Embracing Diversity: Culturally responsive lessons & resources for the Elementary ELA Classroom

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: K-5 ELA Teachers and Department Leaders

Dates: 10/2/2018

We live in a world that is incredibly rich in differences—differences in the way we look, ethnicity, religion, ability and behaviors. Now more than ever, it is of the utmost importance that we teach children the value of tolerance. Our schools need to be stewards of tolerance because it is a fundamental ingredient to create safe and accepting environments. Schools need to help instill a sense of appreciation for all forms of cultural expression and learning. To this end, teachers and school leaders need tools for enculturating these beliefs and overcoming barriers that impede those beliefs when they arise. One of the most effective approaches to conquering intolerance and stereotypes is to build a culture of empathy and celebrate differences. This workshop will provide elementary teachers with the resources and model lessons they need to dismantle stereotypes and build a tolerant and accepting school community.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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: 20

50. My school’s test results are in… Now what?

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: High School Principals

Dates: 10/2/2018

State testing results are in. How can I best use existing reports available to me to put my school’s results into context, identify trends and develop goals? This workshop is designed to assist school leaders in navigating and analyzing the data available to them with support from our team

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

Fee:
$166 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$203 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.
  • Max Class Size: 25

51. Engineering/STEAM Collegial Circle

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: Directors, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs and led teachers of Engineering/STEAM

Dates: 10/2/2018 to 4/9/2019

The Engineering/STEAM Collegial Circle is designed to provide educators with a network to share ideas, problem solve collaboratively and think through educational, instructional and curricular initiatives. This group will meet four times throughout the year and participants will be encouraged to share current research as well as discuss common needs, questions, and interests. The goals of the Engineering/STEAM Collegial Circle include increasing and enhancing student learning and improving the quality of teaching in the field. Additionally, this Collegial Circle fosters a professional forum for school leaders to discuss pressing and pertinent topics, which include, but are not limited to: developing highly engaging lessons and projects, making connections to professional organizations that provide challenging curricular resources and professional development, fostering partnerships with area businesses, supporting ENL students and students with disabilities, and staying abreast of state NGSS standards and assessment developments as they relate to STEAM.

This program may be used to meet 8 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID#322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per district for CoSer 555 members
$236 per district 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.
  • Max Class Size: 25

52. English Language Learners Leadership Collegial Circle

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: Directors, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs, and lead teachers of: World Languages/ENL

Dates: 10/2/2018 to 5/7/2019

This discipline based professional learning community is designed for curriculum directors, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs, and lead teachers with leadership oversight in World Language and ELL. This PLC is an opportunity to collaborate with fellow instructional leaders to share promising practices and emerging trends in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, within their discipline. The format of the meetings will include agenda items from the group, as well as information from our subject area facilitators.

This program may be used to meet 8 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID#322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per district for CoSer 555 members
$236 per district 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: 30

53. World Languages Leadership Collegial Circle

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: Directors, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs, and lead teachers of: World Languages/ENL

Dates: 10/2/2018 to 5/7/2019

This discipline based professional learning community is designed for curriculum directors, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs, and lead teachers with leadership oversight in World Language and ELL. This PLC is an opportunity to collaborate with fellow instructional leaders to share promising practices and emerging trends in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, within their discipline. The format of the meetings will include agenda items from the group, as well as information from our subject area facilitators.

This program may be used to meet 8 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID#322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per district for CoSer 555 members
$236 per district 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: 30

54. A Deeper Dive into the Next Gen ELA Practices: Building Lifelong Readers and Writers in the Classroom

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 10/3/2018

With the revised standards, teachers need to ask themselves what do I need to know and do? In this workshop we will explore the major changes in the Next Gen Standards, focusing on the ELA Lifelong Practices. Taking a look at our current practices, teachers will examine where they are and how they can structure lessons to ensure the ELA lifelong practices are embedded within their classrooms. We will look at exemplar lessons and teachers will have an opportunity to develop or revise their own lessons. Materials: Participants may bring lessons, units and any relevant materials with them.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Fee:
$249 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$305 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: 20

55. ARTS Series: Deconstructing/Reconstructing an Animated Short Film: Story, Music, Art, Dance and Cinema in Collaboration

Program: 2018-2019 - ARTS

Audience: Grades 6-8

Dates: 10/3/2018 to 4/11/2019

Animated short subject films combine a narrative story with pictorial and performing arts elements to create a whole that is much greater than the sum of its parts. This workshop will take participants through the creative process from story idea through to completion. Classroom group projects modeled on this workshop would start with a narrative story, original or borrowed, and collaborative work through the creative process to plan and create the artistic elements of a short subject film. Participants will explore the 4 Anchor Standards {Create (Cr), Perform (Pr), Respond (Re) and Connect (Co)} as they select, envision, develop and refine ideas for story, music, dance/movement, art/design and cinematography.

Audience: Grades 6-8

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$547 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$673 per participant 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 Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 25

56. Examining the Next Generation Math Standards Grades 9 - 12 - MATH

Program: 2018-2019 - Mathematics - MATH

Audience: Teachers 9-12, Math Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators, Math Lead Teachers, Math Department Heads

Dates: 10/3/2018

What’s new in the Next Generations Math Standards? In this workshop, we will unpack the NYSED Next Generation Math Learning standards as we examine the format, vocabulary, Standards for Mathematical Content, and Standards for Mathematical Practices. Participants will leave this half day session understanding changes and clarifications made at the high school level.

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

Fee:
$128 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$156 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: 20

57. Feedback That Moves Writers Forward - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades 3-8, Coaches, Teacher Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 10/3/2018

Perhaps you have been searching for ways that help your writing instruction stick and stay for writing pieces to come. Or perhaps you are working with disengaged, struggling writers. Maybe you have writers that are so strong it is hard to decide what to share to help them grow. In this workshop, Patty McGee will share instructional strategies that support feedback in writing that inspires all students to reach new heights as writers. Join us to learn instructional moves that develop more passionate, engaged, skillful writers based on her book, Feedback that Moves Writers Forward: How to Escape Correcting Mode to Transform Student Writing.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades 3-8, Coaches, Teacher Leaders and Administrators

Fee:
$249 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$305 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: 20

58. SLS Digital Library Users Group (overview)

Program: 2018-2019 - School Library Services

Dates: 10/3/2018

The SWBOCES Digital Library Program, in its 9th 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 Melissa Iamonico.
  • Max Class Size: 40

59. Everyone can Code: Hosted by Apple

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 10/3/2018

New
Exciting updates have been made to the free "Everyone Can Code" curriculum, giving educators around the world new ways to teach students coding from kindergarten through college. Teacher guides and lessons serve to introduce coding concepts visually on iPads in elementary, then move to writing code with Swift Playgrounds in middle school and finally prepare students to build iOS apps on Mac with Xcode in high school (and beyond). Whether students are first-time coders or aspiring app developers, educators will learn about all the tools needed to teach coding in the classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 15

60. Examining the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards in Grades 6 - 8 - MATH

Program: 2018-2019 - Mathematics - MATH

Audience: Teachers 6 -8, Math Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators, Math Lead Teachers, Math Department Heads

Dates: 10/3/2018

During this half day session, participants will explore the Next Generation Math Standards approved by NYSED in September 2017. We will explore the Content, Practice Standards, glossaries and crosswalks at each grade level, Grades 6 - 8. Participants will leave with a thorough understanding of the Next Generation Math Standards and the implications on daily instruction.

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

Fee:
$128 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$156 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: 20

61. Fine Arts Collegial Leadership Circle

Program: 2018-2019 - ARTS

Audience: Teachers of the Arts

Dates: 10/3/2018 to 4/10/2019

The Fine Arts professional learning community is designed for curriculum leaders, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs and lead teachers with leadership oversight in Fine Arts. It provides an opportunity for Arts educators to collaborate with fellow instructional leaders to share best practices and emerging trends in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The format of the meetings will include agenda items generated from the group, a well as information presented by SWBOCES BOCES staff.

This program may be used to meet 8 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID#322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per district for CoSer 555 members
$236 per district 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.
  • Max Class Size: 25

62. Math Collegial Leadership Circle

Program: 2018-2019 - Mathematics - MATH

Audience: Directors, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs, and lead teachers of Math

Dates: 10/3/2018 to 4/10/2019

This discipline based professional learning community is designed for curriculum directors, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs, and lead teachers with leadership oversight in Math. This PLC is an opportunity to collaborate with fellow instructional leaders to share promising practices and emerging trends in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, in the area of Math. The format of the meetings will include agenda items from the group, as well as information from our Math facilitators.

This program may be used to meet 8 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID#322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per district for CoSer 555 members
$236 per district 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: 30

63. ARTS Series: Deconstructing/Reconstructing an Animated Short Film: Story, Music, Art, Dance and Cinema in Collaboration

Program: 2018-2019 - ARTS

Audience: Grades 3-5

Dates: 10/4/2018 to 4/10/2019

Animated short subject films combine a narrative story with pictorial and performing arts elements to create a whole that is much greater than the sum of its parts. This workshop will take participants through the creative process from story idea through to completion. Classroom group projects modeled on this workshop would start with a narrative story, original or borrowed, and collaborative work through the creative process to plan and create the artistic elements of a short subject film. Participants will explore the 4 Anchor Standards {Create (Cr), Perform (Pr), Respond (Re) and Connect (Co)} as they select, envision, develop and refine ideas for story, music, dance/movement, art/design and cinematography.

Audience: Grades 3-5

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$547 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$673 per participant 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 Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 25

64. Customized Math Days for Grades Pre K - 2 - MATH

Program: 2018-2019 - Mathematics - MATH

Audience: Pre K- 2 teachers, administrators, Curriculum Coordinators

Dates: 10/4/2018 to 4/10/2019

How can we help you? Are you struggling with a specific content area or two? Would you like to analyze differentiation strategies for struggling learners or high readiness learners? Would it be helpful to examine cross grade level standards? Once you are registered for this session, you will be contacted for specific ideas as to what would make this day match your needs.

This is a 3-day series. Group participants will identify areas of focus for days 2 and 3 of this series at their initial session. This series is designed to support the classroom teacher throughout the school year.

This program may be used to meet 16.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$547 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$673 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: 20

65. Next Generation NYS ELA Standards 6-12

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades 6-12

Dates: 10/4/2018

This workshop will examine the Next Generation New York State ELA Standards for grades 6-12. We will explore the supporting documents including the new practices and introductions to the Standards. We will look at the crosswalks to compare the Next Gen to the Common Core. Participants will leave with instructional strategies that align with the new practices, and gain a new understanding of text complexity and argument.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades 6-12

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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: 20

66. Google Drive: The Basics (@North Rockland)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 10/4/2018

New
Are you new to Google Drive? This session will provide you with an overview of G Suite’s various apps (productivity tools), what they are, and how they work. Your documents can be opened and edited from any computer or device connected to the Internet, and shared with others so that you can collaborate in real-time across different locations and times.
  • Max Class Size: 12

67. Work Time in Early Childhood: The Importance of Play - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades K-2, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 10/5/2018

As Piaget stated, “Play is the work of childhood.” In this workshop, learn about the importance of play as children explore, create, discover and grow their curiosity. Learn how to plan for engaging choices that help children to navigate their own learning and social emotional development. Participants will: understand the importance of play in school and how it supports academic development; explore worktime choices that are engaging and support social, emotional, literacy and language development; learn about choice and independence during work time; plan for conferring in different work time choices.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades K-2, Coaches, Administrators

Fee:
$249 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$305 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: 20

68. Designing Digital Portfolios & Digital Exchanges

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 10/5/2018

In today’s connected world the ability to share discoveries, build on understanding and create collaboratively is critical. This workshop focuses on the importance of student portfolios, digital exchanges and the many ways they can capture experiences, design thinking, feedback, and reflection.
During this session you will explore:
- strategies and practices to integrate portfolio work in your classroom or makerspace
- digital tools to that showcase reflective thoughts and project phases
- differences between portfolio platforms
- ways to Integrate student, teacher & community feedback in the portfolio cycle
Whether you are looking for ways to support student collaboration or portfolio development, or you're trying to share the amazing work in your school, this workshop will add depth and reach to your current work. Come and explore some of the top student portfolio sites for varying grade and ability levels.
Prerequisite: An understanding of the online tools available in your district.
  • Max Class Size: 12

69. Project SAVE 101

Program: 2018-2019 - School Safety

Audience: District or building level administrators, emergency response team members, security/safety coordinators.

Dates: 10/5/2018

This course reviews historical background information on Project SAVE and its impact on school safety. Participants will learn how this important legislation has led to current safety mandates which have revolutionized school safety. Participants will have the opportunity to identify safety concerns and problem areas in their school/district and will brainstorm ideas to assist them in creating an action plan to take back to their school district.

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

Fee:
$55 per participant for CoSer 644 members
$60 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: 20

70. ELA Collegial Circle

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: Curriculum directors, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs, and lead teachers

Dates: 10/5/2018 to 5/30/2019

Our ELA Collegial Circle is designed to provide literacy educators with a network to share ideas, problem solve collaboratively and think through educational, instructional and curricular initiatives. This group will meet four times throughout the year and participants will be encouraged to share current research, discuss common needs, questions, and interests. The goals of the Literacy Collegial Circle include increasing and enhancing student learning and improving the quality of teaching. Additionally, this Collegial Circle fosters a professional forum for ELA school leaders to discuss pressing and pertinent topics, which include, but are not limited to Next Generation ELA Standards, ELA Lifelong Practices, scaffolding ELA instruction, the Five Pillars of Reading, Early Literacy, strategy instruction, writing instruction and ELA Programs. Quarterly at Southern Westchester BOCES' Center for Professional Development, 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528.

This program may be used to meet 8 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID#322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per district for CoSer 555 members
$236 per district 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: 30

71. Examining the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards Pre K - 5 -MATH

Program: 2018-2019 - Mathematics - MATH

Audience: Teachers K-5, Math Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators, Math Lead Teachers, Math Department Heads

Dates: 10/9/2018

Participants will explore the Next Generation Math Standards approved by NYSED in September 2017. We will explore the Content, Practice Standards, glossaries and crosswalks at each grade level, Pre K through Grade 5. Participants will leave with a thorough understanding of the Next Generation Math Standards and the implications on daily instruction.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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: 20

72. STEMposium - SCI

Program: 2018-2019 - Science - SCI

Audience: Teachers Grades K-8

Dates: 10/9/2018

New
This interactive, hands-on STEMposium will model the practices of STEM instruction that help practitioners transform the way STEM is taught in a district.

Alongside other school and district leaders you will immerse yourself in STEM best practices to explore what distinguishes effective STEM initiatives: the application of 21st century skills, three-dimensional instruction, student centered pedagogy and authentic learning.

Attending this STEMposium will help you learn to critically evaluate STEM instruction, integrate the components of STEM, establish the high-yield instructional practices conducive to a STEM campus and foster teachers' professional growth as STEM educators.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12, District and School Administrators, Department Chairs, STEM Teams, Curriculum Coordinators

Fee:
$0 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$0 per participant for all others



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

73. Building Engagement Through Writing - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades K-8

Dates: 10/10/2018

Providing students with choice as to how they wish to share their knowledge is one way to prompt motivation. While the research report is an effective way to determine if students understood and attained curriculum concepts, it is not the only way to assess student comprehension. Participants will explore a variety of writing genres that allow students to share knowledge, while using critical thinking skills to synthesize information into innovative formats. In this workshop, we will highlight newspaper writing, scriptwriting and digital storytelling.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades K-8

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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: 20

74. Customized Math Days for Grades 3 - 5 -MATH

Program: 2018-2019 - Mathematics - MATH

Audience: Pre K- 2 teachers, administrators, Curriculum Coordinators

Dates: 10/10/2018 to 4/11/2019

How can we help you? Are you struggling with a specific content area or two? Would you like to examine differentiation strategies for struggling learners or high readiness learners? Would it be helpful to analyze the standards across the different grade levels? Once you are registered for this session, you will be contacted for specific ideas as to what would make this day match your needs.

This is a 3-day series. Group participants will identify areas of focus for days 2 and 3 of this series at their initial session. This series is designed to support the classroom teacher throughout the school year.

This program may be used to meet 16.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$547 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$673 per participant 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 Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 20

75. SECONDARY SUCCESS SERIES: SUPERCHARGE YOUR SEMINAR

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Educators at the secondary level

Dates: 10/10/2018

Are you a secondary language arts or social studies teacher who has always wanted to tackle complex texts and ideas but have never found the right way to do it? Socratic Seminars might be what you're looking for. Learn how to engage your students in rigorous, collaborative text analysis and how to link these high-impact discussions to writing and thinking tasks.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$328 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$395 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: 20

76. LHRIC eSchoolData SCRCs Workshop - Oct 10

Program: LHRIC - Student Services Workshops

Audience: eSchoolData SBRC responsible parties

Dates: 10/10/2018

The LHRIC eSchoolData team is providing two dates from which to choose participation in a 1/2 day workshop to walk you through the creation/maintenance process for SBRCs. Each workshop is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of maintaining your SBRCs in the future.
  • Max Class Size: 10

77. Cultivating a Community of Classroom Talk! - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades K-5, Coaches, Teacher Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 10/11/2018

Language is how we think and process information. If we want to create a classroom culture filled with thinking, we need to get students talking! A lot has been said about “accountable talk” - building these practices helps students to not only accurately and appropriately express their own ideas, but also respond and further develop others’ ideas. In this session, we will discuss the importance of talk in the classroom. Join us for an exploration of whole-class discussion and small group talk techniques.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades K-5, Coaches, Teacher Leaders and Administrators

Fee:
$249 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$305 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: 20

78. Customized Math Days Grades 6 – 8 -MATH

Program: 2018-2019 - Mathematics - MATH

Audience: 6-8 teachers

Dates: 10/11/2018 to 4/12/2019

How can we help you? Are you struggling with a specific content area or two? Would you like to analyze differentiation strategies for struggling learners or high readiness learners? Would it be helpful to examine cross grade level standards? Once you are registered for this session, you will be contacted for specific ideas as to what would make this day match your needs.

This is a 3-day series. Group participants will identify areas of focus for days 2 and 3 of this series at their initial session. This series is designed to support the classroom teacher throughout the school year.

This program may be used to meet 16.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$547 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$673 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: 20

79. Managing Challenging Behaviors: A Classroom Toolkit

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Middle and high school math instructors; RTI Coordinators; math coaches; math interventionists

Dates: 10/11/2018

Problem classroom behaviors correlate with poor academic performance & can also interfere with the learning of other students.
This workshop is built on the principles of applied behavior analysis. It provides specific resources that any educator can use to analyze, manage & shape student behaviors to promote academic engagement & school success.


Topics:

• The Inattentive/Anxious/Non-Compliant Student. While every student has unique needs, teachers who understand the profile of common behavior disorders can be better prepared to support these students

• Preventing Problem Behaviors. These proactive intervention ideas are designed to prevent challenging behaviors a win-win for teacher & student

• Managing Problem Behaviors. When problems do occur, the teacher can use these strategies to minimize attention while redirecting the student to task

• Managing Students in Crisis. The Aggression Cycle is a tool that demonstrates how student anger escalates through predictable stages and how teachers should respond to each stage. Participants will have access to a webpage with postings of all behavior intervention resources & assessment tools shared at the workshop. Strategies reviewed in this training are consistent with Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS). The workshop also provides research-based ideas to increase the quality & consistency of staff use of these behavior-management ideas.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$328 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$395 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: 20

80. Online and Blended Learning: Strategies for Success

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 10/11/2018

New
What are the benefits of online and blended instruction for students? What platforms will help my students (and me) be successful in this realm? What tools can I incorporate to help me organize, deliver and assess the content delivered to students? In this workshop, we will reflect on our own practices in the face-to-face classroom, and will investigate ways to restructure lessons to create interactive, supportive and collaborative learning environments where students reap the benefits that online and blended learning offer.
  • Max Class Size: 12

81. Supporting the Mixed-Ability AP Classroom in Social Studies SS

Program: 2018-2019 - Social Studies

Audience: Social Studies Teachers who teach AP U.S., AP World or AP Euro.

Dates: 10/12/2018

Research is showing that students who have exposure to college-level coursework in high school are often more successful in their academic studies at college. To this end, many district programs have created open-door policies that have increased student access to these high level courses, but many of these students, while very willing to attempt the coursework, may enter it lacking key practices and skills. This course will provide AP social studies teachers with effective and practical strategies for building the capacity of these students to participate successfully in college-level discussion and content.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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: 20

82. Test Prep No More: Establishing Literacy Practices for Success - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades 2-8

Dates: 10/12/2018

Preparing for the ELA Assessment is not necessarily about doing test prep, but about establishing classroom literacy practices that work all year long. This workshop is designed to help teachers prepare their students for the ELA Test without doing traditional test prep. During this workshop, we will focus on year-round ELA instruction and best practices that will lead to success on the ELA Assessment. Participants will walk away with practical strategies to implement in their classrooms at any time. Materials: Participants can bring texts used in their classrooms.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades 2-8

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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: 20

83. Using the Standards for Mathematical Practices to Explore Fractions in Grades 3 – 5 -MATH

Program: 2018-2019 - Mathematics - MATH

Audience: 3-5 teachers

Dates: 10/12/2018

The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe the culture of math classrooms. Are your students constructing viable arguments? Are they incorporating models and using math tools strategically? We will revisit the Standards for Mathematical Practice through the lens of the Content Standards for Fractions. Participants will walk away with strategies and skills to teach students how to construct arguments and incorporate models that support the Content Standards for Fractions.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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: 20

84. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Incorporating Vocabulary Routines for English Language Learners - at SULLIVAN COUNTY BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

Audience: All Teachers and Administrators of students who are English Language Learners

Dates: 10/12/2018

New
This workshop combines direct and indirect instructional practices that have been identified in research as effective for building student vocabulary in any content area.

Participants will understand why vocabulary development is critical to student success and learn how to identify Tier 2 vocabulary and select words from the content for direct instruction. Educators will develop instructional routines to teach word learning strategies. In the classroom, students will benefit from a consistent approach to vocabulary lessons as part of instructional activities that foster listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.

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

85. Next Level Google Classroom Worksheets (@PNW BOCES)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 10/12/2018

New
Take your Google Classroom worksheets to the next level through the use of interactive websites and Google Drawings! Google Drawings allow you to create interactive lessons and activities that allow for hands-on manipulation. Think along the lines of SMART Notebook, except that every single student will have the ability to complete every single activity! From graphic organizers to drag-and-drop activities, the possibilities are endless! Samples used for multiple grade levels/subject areas will be provided.
  • Max Class Size: 12

86. SLS Coaching for New School Librarians

Program: 2018-2019 - School Library Services

Audience: New Librarians

Dates: 10/15/2018

This program is designed for school library media specialists who are new to the field, or to their current assignment. Participants may be completing their MSLIS. This program will provide participants with the support they need as they begin their work as a school librarian. By participating in the cohort, new librarians will learn form each other, as well as receiving the support of the School Library System. Five meetings, will be held throughout the year, as well as three and half days coaching session in the participant's library. Dates: October 15, 2018 December 18, 2018 February 11, 2019 April 29, 2019 June 7, 2019 For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.
  • Max Class Size: 40

87. SLS Coaching for New School Librarians

Program: 2018-2019 - School Library Services

Audience: New Librarians

Dates: 10/15/2018 to 6/7/2019

This program is designed for school library media specialists who are new tot he field, or to their current assignment. Participants may be completing their MSLIS. This program will provide participants with the support they need as they begin their work as school librarian. By participating in the cohort, new librarians will learn from each other, as well as receiving the support of the School Library System. Five meetings will be held throughout the year, as well as three and half day coaching sessions in the participant's library For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.
  • Max Class Size: 30

88. Understanding the Danielson Rubric for Teacher Evaluation

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 10/15/2018

This workshop will heighten your awareness of the components of Danielson’s rubric and provide you with insight into the evaluation process. Participants will focus on Domains 1-3, Planning and Preparation, The Classroom Environment and Instruction to gain insight into the practices that lead to highly effective performance. Teachers will review sample lessons to gain insight into the evaluation process.

Fee:
$192 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$236 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.
  • Max Class Size: 25

89. Unpacking the NYS Science Standards (for Administrators) – How must Science instruction change in the face of the new science standards? - SCI

Program: 2018-2019 - Science - SCI

Audience: Building Leaders; Science Instructional Leaders/Directors/Coaches and Lead Teachers, K-12

Dates: 10/15/2018

The NYS Science Standards are grounded in Phenomenon and based on 3 Dimensions: Crosscutting Concepts; Science and Engineering Practices and Disciplinary Core ideas. This workshop will acquaint school administrators with the standards, implementation timetables and changes in what administrators should look for in teaching practices. We will answer the question: How must Science instruction change in the face of the new science standards?

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

Fee:
$128 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$156 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: 20

90. IDE Online Virtual Learning Community (VLC) - Creating a STEM/STEAM Culture in Your Classroom

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Teachers, coaches and administrators

Dates: 10/16/2018 to 11/19/2018

We’re all familiar with STE(A)M courses and STE(A)M hours; but what about a classroom or school that exudes a culture of STE(A)M thinking? How can we position students to use design thinking, exemplify the use of math practice standards, and experience the cross-cutting concepts of the Next Generation Science Standards throughout the day? This course will focus on designing instruction to reflect a STE(A)M culture across all activities of the day. Participants will design lesson plans and structures to use with their students.

Syllabus:
* Developing activities and visual resources for creating a STE(A)M Culture
* Understanding the engineering design process
* Designing authentic problems to build STE(A)M mindsets
* Infusing transformational technology
* Integrating the arts through design
* Access to the IDEportal is included for all participants while enrolled in the VLC.

Course dates: Oct. 16, 2018 - Nov. 19, 2018
Virtual Learning Communities (VLC) are knowledge-building communities or online “classrooms.” The instructor creates a presence in the “classroom,” being available to students, while providing meaningful feedback.  Students share ideas, questions and resources while problem-solving through collaborative experiences.
These school year VLCs are designed to encompass 25 hours (for CTLE or in-service as permitted by your district), and run for 5 weeks. IDE’s consultant provides ongoing feedback and assistance. Weekly 1:1 or group video conferences serve as an integral and valuable part of the experience.

Fee:
$795 per participant
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.

  • Max Class Size: 25

91. IDE Online Virtual Learning Community (VLC) - Differentiating Instruction for Student Engagement

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Teachers, coaches and administrators

Dates: 10/16/2018 to 11/19/2018

In this course, participants will learn research-based strategies to develop differentiated learning environments that address levels of cognitive readiness, as well as learning modalities. Participants will explore the difference between learning activities & practice activities, discover the need for authentic instruction, create a differentiated scaffold of activities to ensure all students experience “flow” & create purposeful activity lists that take all learners into consideration.
Syllabus:
* Understanding the difference between learning & practice activities
* Building a scaffold for learning that will help in the creation of differentiated lessons
* Providing students with “just in time” instruction based on formative assessment data
* Creating an activity list that will give students choice& allow them to schedule their time in the class
* Exploring teacher cloning tools that will enhance learning & practices activities

Participants in this course will use Dr. Nancy Sulla’s book, It’s Not What You Teach But How as a resource. The assigned book must be purchased in advance. Access to the IDEportal is included for all participants while enrolled in the VLC

Dates: Oct. 16, 2018 - Nov. 19, 2018
Virtual Learning Communities (VLC) are knowledge-building communities or online classrooms. The instructor creates a presence in the classroom being available to students, while providing meaningful feedback.  Students share ideas, questions & resources while problem-solving through collaborative experiences
These school year VLCs are designed to encompass 25 hours (for CTLE or in-service as permitted by your district) & run for 5 weeks. IDE’s consultant provides ongoing feedback & assistance. Weekly 1:1 or group video conferences serve as an integral * valuable part of the experience
Fee:
$795 per participant
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prio
  • Max Class Size: 25

92. IDE Online Virtual Learning Community (VLC) - Infusing Transformational Technology

Program: 2018-2019 - Instructional Best Practices - INSTR

Audience: Teachers, coaches and administrators

Dates: 10/16/2018 to 11/19/2018

Explore various themes of transformational technology, including collaboration, differentiation, and assessment. Design specific activities to foster technology infusion in the classroom. (Appropriate for all, from beginners to advanced technology users.)

Syllabus:
*Using technology in transformational ways
* Using technology to build responsibility in students towards becoming digital citizens and digitally literate
* Designing instructional materials that allow students to build a collaboration mindset
* Infusing transformational technology to enhance formative and summative assessment
* Becoming a reflective practitioner related to to technology use in the classroom
* Using technology to differentiate learning and practice activities in the classroom

Access to the IDEportal is included for all participants while enrolled in the VLC

Dates: Oct. 16, 2018 - Nov. 19, 2018
Virtual Learning Communities (VLC) are knowledge-building communities or online classrooms. The instructor creates a presence in the classroom being available to students, while providing meaningful feedback.  Students share ideas, questions & resources while problem-solving through collaborative experiences
These school year VLCs are designed to encompass 25 hours (for CTLE or in-service as permitted by your district) & run for 5 weeks. IDE’s consultant provides ongoing feedback & assistance. Weekly 1:1 or group video conferences serve as an integral * valuable part of the experience
Fee:
$795 per participant
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prio
  • Max Class Size: 25

93. New Dignity Act Coordinator Two Day Training

Program: 2018-2019 - School Climate and Culture - CC

Audience: New Dignity Act Coordinators

Dates: 10/16/2018 to 11/9/2018

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (the Dignity Act) took effect on July 1, 2012 and was amended effective July 1, 2013. This two-day training is designed for school staff NEW to the role of Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC) as well as NEW building administrators who are interested in learning more about the Dignity Act. During the two days, participants will be provided with information, sample tools and strategies to enable them to work toward the goal of keeping schools free from harassment, discrimination and bullying.

As a result of attending this training participants will:

• Review the requirements of the Dignity Act, icluding most recent updates

• Discuss student safety plans, school climate ideas, intervention and prevention

• Develop investigation and interview techniques

• Practice with case studies and participate in collegial dialogue

• Share record-keeping strategies

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

This program may be used to meet 12 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID #322. Check with your district for eligibilty.

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

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Dina Rosellidroselli@swboces.org.
  • Max Class Size: 25

94. Think Big with Think Alouds: Modeling Comprehension Strategies for K-5 Readers - ELA

Program: 2018-2019 - Literacy ELA

Audience: Teachers Grades K-5, Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 10/16/2018

Research shows that think alouds are a highly effective way to build reading comprehension for K-5 students. But have they become like the eight daily servings of fruits and vegetables – something that we know we should do, but don’t always get to? If you aren’t sure how and when to think aloud, don’t know where to begin, or could brush up on your skills, join this workshop to learn an easy-to-implement three-step planning process. Make the most of your read alouds by thinking big so your students will internalize reading strategies!

At the end of this workshop, attendees will:

• Evaluate and differentiate between effective think alouds and not-so-effective think alouds

• Learn a three-step process to planning effective think alouds

• Apply each step to authentic literature to plan their own think aloud across grade level, text genre, and content areas.

This program may be used to meet 5.5 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID # 322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Audience: Teachers Grades K-5, Coaches, Administrators

Fee:
$249 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$305 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: 20

95. [HVRBERN-CTLE ID #23120] Classrooms as Culturally Responsive Learning Communities - at Rockland BOCES

Program: 2018-2019 - HV-RBE-RN

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

Dates: 10/16/2018

Participants will examine strategies and inclusive practices that foster cultural openness and provide students with healthy experiences of sociocultural integration. The activities included allow students to capitalize on their knowledge and heritage as they engage in the learning process and become members of classroom communities.

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: 15

96. Active Learning Center: Mini Tours

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 10/16/2018

For four years, the LHRIC Active Learning Center (ALC) has served as a hub of discovery and exploration for those interested in active learning spaces and flexible learning environments. The LHRIC Instructional Technology team has provided professional development programs including vision and design focused sessions for district leaders, a two-day session designed just for teachers, and ongoing custom guided tours for faculty and design teams.

We are scheduling these "open house sessions" to provide a brief introduction to the LHRIC ALC, and discuss critical factors for consideration when developing and designing future ready learning spaces. You are welcomed to bring a colleague or a small team! You will have the opportunity to practice and learn in an authentic and risk-free, hands-on active learning environment. You will leave with a toolkit of strategies to assist you in your own journey, regardless of your starting point.

Take a virtual tour of the LHRIC ALC at http://alc.lhric.org.
  • Max Class Size: 10

97. SLS Follett Users Group

Program: 2018-2019 - School Library Services

Dates: 10/16/2018

The Southern Westchester BOCES School Library System will host a Follett User Group meeting at 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY. The meeting will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join fellow librarians at this local User Group meeting with Katrina Conte to learn how to get the most out of your library software. Attend this FREE User Group meeting and in addition to having your questions answered by Follett rep. You will gain valuable insight on the latest features and updates! For questions regarding this activity, please contact Melissa Iamonico.
  • Max Class Size: 30

98. Breakout EDU

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 10/17/2018

Breakout EDU is a revolutionary approach that brings gaming into the classroom in an entirely different and meaningful way. These powerful games teach students essential critical thinking skills, teamwork, and complex problem solving. The greatest part about Breakout EDU, is that this concept can be used in ALL content areas! During this session, you will be immersed in a Breakout EDU game, learn how to access pre-made games, facilitate a game of your own, set up a “ Breakout box”, and more!
  • Max Class Size: 12

99. ADMINISTRATOR THINKING SESSIONS (For Principals and Assistant Principals) - October 2018 - LEAD

Program: 2018-2019 - Leadership LEAD

Audience: Central Office teammate and district represntatives

Dates: 10/17/2018

These lunch-and-learn sessions are free to our component district administrators. Monthly topics, informed by our partners in the field, are e-mailed out prior to the sessions. Administrators are invited to bring their lunch and engage in a targeted learning experience that provides a shared platform for navigating current challenges.

Fee: Free

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Dina Roselli Email Me.
  • Max Class Size: 30

100. ObserverTab Lunch and Learn

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 10/17/2018

Join the LHRIC and ObserverTab for a Lunch and Learn at the LHRIC offices, introducing ObserverTab, an easy-to-use yet comprehensive data-collection system for school and district administrators.


With the ultimate goal of building student achievement through teacher excellence in the classroom, the company's on-site development and web-based ObserverTab, AssistTab, and GoalTab bring professional growth into the classroom with platforms for administrators, mentors, and colleagues.

The ObserverTab® online system offers summative and formative data-collection tools built on research as well as 20 years of the company's facilitations with district and building administrators nationwide in protocols for (1) incorporating their district’s or state’s standards and indicators and (2) diagnosing and assisting for teacher formative growth.

AssistTab provides research-based tools for coaches and mentors to diagnose, collect data, and conduct reflective conversations; GoalTab provides goal-setting, self-assessment, and communication tools for teachers along with content related to performance standards so that they can build and hone skills as part of their ongoing daily practice.

For more information, visit https://www.observertab.com/.

For questions regarding this session, please contact John Resanovich
  • Max Class Size: 30

101. Science and Technology Collegial Leadership Circle

Program: 2018-2019 - Science - SCI

Audience: Directors, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs, and lead teachers of Science & Technology

Dates: 10/17/2018 to 6/5/2019

The Science and Technology professional learning community is designed for curriculum leaders, supervisors, coordinators, department chairs and lead teachers with leadership oversight in these areas. It provides a forum for Science and Technology educators to collaborate with fellow instructional leaders to share best practices and emerging trends in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The format of the meetings will include agenda items generated from the group, a well as information presented by DSW BOCES staff.

This program may be used to meet 8 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID#322. Check with your district for eligibility.

Fee:
$192 per district for CoSer 555 members
$236 per district 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.
  • Max Class Size: 25