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1. New Administrator Collegial Circle

Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

Audience: New Building Administrators, Chairs

Dates: 8/16/2024 to 3/4/2025

Location: Aug 16- LS 2, Mar 4 - LS 3

"I believe the best leaders are able to influence us in positive ways regardless of how long we have been in education.” Jimmy Casas

Our New Administrative Collegial Circle is a perfect place for you to connect with other educational leaders in order to share experiences, refine your skills and work collaboratively with other instructional leaders.

  • Engage in reflective discussions and problem-solving sessions with experienced administrators
  • Dive deep into research-based leadership strategies and explore innovative approaches
  • Collaborate with a supportive community of practice to enhance your leadership roles
  • Share resources, experiences and success stories to inspire and empower fellow instructional leaders
  • 2. MASTER Nassau BOCES MHC PD

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR123

    Audience: all

    Dates: 9/13/2024

    Location: CR123

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    3. **VIRTUAL** September State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

    Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1,2,3

    Dates: 9/18/2024

    Location: CR 1,2,3

    THIS WORKSHOP WAS CHANGED FROM IN-PERSON TO VIRTUAL.
    If you are registered, you will receive a link in an email the morning of the workshop.

    This workshop will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. This meeting will be in person at the Nassau BOCES Lupinskie Center. Please show ID at the door.

    4. **Virtual** Social Studies Collegial Circle (for Nassau Districts)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)

    Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

    Dates: 9/19/2024 to 6/12/2025

    Nassau BOCES is joining, once again, with Western Suffolk to offer monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators and coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated.

    All meetings will be held virtually from 9am-10am.
    **please note the January and March meetings are held on Friday**

    5. **Virtual** ELA Collegial Circle (for Nassau Districts)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)

    Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

    Dates: 9/19/2024 to 6/12/2025

    Nassau BOCES is joining, once again, with Western Suffolk to offer monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators and coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated.

    All meetings will be held virtually from 10am-11am.
    **please note the January and March meetings are held on Friday**

    6. *Virtual* Math Specialist Collegial Circle - 10 Session Series

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)

    Audience: Grades K-8 AIS math teachers, math coaches, and math instructional support teachers

    Dates: 9/20/2024 to 6/20/2025

    Collaborate with math specialists, coaches, teacher leaders from around Long Island to share best practices in mathematics instruction. Discuss current issues in Grade K through 8 mathematics.

    Each meeting's agenda is created organically by the needs and conversation of our members.

    Register once and you will be registered to attend all 10 sessions.

    7. **Virtual** Regionalization Data Collection Meeting

    Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

    Dates: 9/24/2024

    Location: Zoom

    These Regionalization Data Collection session will allow district personnel the opportunity to collaborate when completing the required data reporting question in the Strengths and Needs Tool. State Reporting / Data Warehouse staff will be available to assist. A Zoom link will be e-mailed to participants the morning of the meeting.

    8. *Virtual* Math Supervisor Collegial Circle - 6 Session Series

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Virtual

    Audience: Mathematics administrators

    Dates: 9/27/2024 to 6/13/2025

    Location: Virtual

    Collaborate with math chairs, coordinators, directors, specialists, coaches, mentors and teacher leaders from around Long Island to share best practices in mathematics instruction. Discuss current issues in Grade K through high school mathematics.

    Each meeting's agenda is created organically by the needs and conversation of our members.

    Register once and you will be registered to attend all 6 sessions.

    9. Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Support Collegial Circle K-12

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - CR 1,2,3

    Audience: Classroom teachers, Specialists, Building Administrators

    Dates: 9/30/2024 to 3/12/2025

    Location: CR 1,2,3

    Anne Rullan, Ed.D, Professional Development Consultant, will facilitate professional learning to develop a better understanding of Response to Intervention, Multi-Tiered System of Support, data-driven decision making, and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

    Professional learning will focus on:
  • Ensuring district plans meet the requirements of RtI as outlined by NYSED
  • Understanding data and how it informs what type of intervention to use
  • Understanding the lagging skills and/or learning gaps to make appropriate recommendations
  • Identifying the strengths of students to help support overcoming weaknesses
  • Ensuring systematic data collection, data management, and data monitoring
  • Analyzing data to determine adequate progress
  • Tapping into the talents of specialists, colleagues, and parents
  • Differentiating instruction to provide necessary support for students to allow students to learn at their level and scaffold for students to construct their own knowledge and make educational gains
  • Including Social-Emotional Learning with areas of intervention, screening, and progress monitoring
  • Determining whether a student is struggling from a gap in their fund of knowledge, a curriculum gap, or a learning disability

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
  • 10. Literacy Coach Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2

    Audience: Literacy Coaches

    Dates: 10/2/2024 to 5/16/2025

    Location: LS 2

    Our Literacy Coach Collegial Circle is the perfect place for you to connect with other educators in your position, share best practices, and refine your coaching skills.

  • Engage in reflective discussions and problem-solving sessions with experienced literacy coaches.
  • Dive deep into research-based instructional strategies and explore innovative approaches.
  • Collaborate with a supportive community of practice to enhance your coaching practice.
  • Share lesson plans, resources, and success stories to inspire and empower fellow coaches.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
  • 11. EIB Facilitated Book Study Series: Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB Support Service

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3

    Audience: PK-12 Teachers, District and School Leaders, DEI Team Members, School Staff

    Dates: 10/10/2024 to 5/7/2025

    Location: LS 3

    This professional learning series is designed as an in-depth, facilitated book study based on Zaretta Hammond's Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain. The series aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to implement culturally responsive teaching practices that are informed by neuroscience. Over the course of the workshop, participants will engage in collaborative discussions, reflective activities, and practical applications to deepen their understanding and enhance their teaching strategies. The series will align closely with the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework and the NYS Board of Regents Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy. By integrating the principles of these state guidelines, the workshop will ensure that educators are not only grounded in theory but also equipped to meet NYS expectations for culturally responsive and sustaining education.

    The series will begin with a one hour virtual overview, followed by four half day, in-person sessions.

    It is strongly recommended that participants purchase their own copy of the book, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, by Zaretta Hammond for participation.

    Please Note Cancellation Policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    12. **Virtual**Monthly State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

    Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

    Dates: 10/16/2024

    Location: Zoom

    These workshops will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. A Zoom link will be e-mailed to participants the morning of the meeting.

    13. **Virtual** Social Studies Collegial Circle (for NHP_GCP)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)

    Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

    Dates: 10/17/2024 to 6/12/2025

    Nassau BOCES is joining, once again, with Western Suffolk to offer monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators and coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated.

    All meetings will be held virtually from 9am-10am.
    **please note the January and March meetings are held on Friday**

    14. **Virtual** ELA Collegial Circle (for NHP-GCP)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)

    Audience: Chairperson, Director, Coordinator

    Dates: 10/17/2024 to 6/12/2025

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    Nassau BOCES is joining, once again, with Western Suffolk to offer monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators and coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated.

    All meetings will be held virtually from 10am-11am.

    15. A Guide to Special Education Leadership; A year in the life of a Special Education Administrator

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, George Farber Admin. Center-71 Clinton Road, Garden City (Garden City, NY) - Room 1C[map]

    Audience: New and novice Special Education leaders

    Dates: 10/18/2024 to 12/5/2024

    Location: Room 1C

    This two-day course will introduce to new and novice Special Education leaders topics relevant to the duties and responsibilities necessary to provide substantive and effective special education programs. A spirited message of positivity for administrators embarking upon the challenging but incredibly rewarding career in Special Education Administration will provide the foundation as participants explore:

  • Special Education as a team sport and the importance of the general education/special education partnership
  • Department organization, communication, and relationships
  • Understanding Part 200 and 504 regulations
  • Conduct of the CSE
  • State Reporting
  • Grants, Budgets and Finance
  • Professional Development planning
  • Understanding current functioning of District organization and programs
  • How to be prepared for and what to do in the first days as a Special education Administrator and throughout the year

    At the conclusion of the workshops, participants will create a calendar reflecting a year in the life of a Special Education administrator.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
  • 16. DASA Coordinator Collegial Circle Series

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Audience: DASA Coordinators and School Professionals

    Dates: 10/29/2024 to 4/8/2025

    Location: CR 123

    Embark on a journey of professional growth and collaboration with our three-part DASA Coordinator Collegial Circle series designed exclusively for Dignity for ALL Students Act (DASA) Coordinators. Through interactive discussions, actual scenarios, and peer sharing participants will gain insights and strategies to cultivate safer, more inclusive educational environments for all.

    We'll explore the nuances of handling challenges and navigating complexities as a DASA Coordinator. From addressing incident reports to managing misconceptions surrounding reporting procedures, we'll share tools and techniques to sharpen our skills, deepen our understanding of the DASA Coordinator role, and confidently navigate any obstacles that may arise.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    17. Data Driven Strategies for Equity: Empowering Educators to Move From Workshops to Practice

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB Support Service

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Lupinskie Learning Studio 2

    Audience: Leadership Teams, MTSS Teams, Data Teams, Teachers

    Dates: 10/29/2024 to 5/13/2025

    Location: Lupinskie Learning Studio 2

    Join us for an enlightening series of four half-day workshops designed to empower educators, administrators, and school leaders with the skills and knowledge to effectively use data to diagnose inequities and drive continuous improvement in educational outcomes. This series will delve into the critical areas of continuous improvement, disproportionality, and educational opportunities, with a central focus on data-driven decision-making to enhance equity and excellence in education.

    Understanding Systemic Inequities: Learn how to use data to uncover the root causes of disparities in educational outcomes and identify areas for targeted intervention. Conduct root cause analysis and begin to unpack current systems and practices.

    Contextual Data Driven Strategies: Explore strategies for leveraging data to develop and implement effective, contextually appropriate solutions that address identified inequities and promote continuous improvement. Focus on using an improvement science approach to leverage MTSS/RTI as a central strategy.

    Monitoring Interventions: How do we understand the success or failure of interventions and how do iterate to adapt, abandon, or adopt interventions and change ideas. Focus on using local context to make appropriate iterations on plans.

    Reflection and Planning for Next Year: What did we learn about our organizations and school communities this year? How can we apply that knowledge in strategic and targeted ways as we plan for next year? Focus on using what we learned to purposefully interrupt and rebuild a high level approach for the following school year?

    Please Note Cancellation Policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    18. EIB Virtual Leadership Advisory and Networking Collaboration

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB Support Service

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)

    Audience: PK-12 District and School Leaders, EIB Leaders

    Dates: 10/30/2024 to 5/13/2025

    These virtual meetings will offer district and school equity leaders a forum to collaborate with the Nassau BOCES Equity, Inclusivity, and Belonging (EIB) leadership team to share input and engage in discussion about how to support ongoing efforts to implement culturally responsive-sustaining education practices. We look forward to sharing unique journeys, successful implementation, strategies for overcoming challenges, reflection, inspiration, and practical guidance.

    Please Note Cancellation Policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    19. SMS - SchoolTool - SchoolTool Fall User Group

    Program: Student Management Services : schooltool

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR1- CR3

    Audience: Discipline Staff

    Dates: 11/8/2024

    Location: CR1- CR3

    Opportunity to meet with other Long Island school districts to discuss SchoolTool and learn about the new features in future releases. Representatives from Mindex will be attending.

    20. Test Scoring Regents - Non-PUBS

    Program: Student Support Services:Test Scoring

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1, 2, 3

    Dates: 11/12/2024

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

    Workshop for non-public school district testing coordinators. Review of examination ordering processes, emergency materials, answer sheet ordering, file preparation, scoring practices and other test administration issues.

    21. Test Scoring Regents - PUBS

    Program: Student Support Services:Test Scoring

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1, 2, 3

    Dates: 11/12/2024

    Location: CR 1, 2, 3

    Workshop for public school district testing coordinators. Review of examination ordering processes, emergency materials, answer sheet ordering, file preparation, scoring practices and other test administration issues.

    22. "Virtual" Science Administrator Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY)

    Audience: Administrators, Science Leaders & Specialists

    Dates: 11/14/2024 to 5/22/2025

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    This year-long virtual professional development series brings together school administrators, science leaders, and specialists to prepare for the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS).

    Participants will explore key curriculum changes, including integrating Investigations, and receive guidance on upcoming changes to the science Regents Exams. The series offers practical strategies for aligning instruction with the NYSSLS, fostering three-dimensional inquiry-based learning, and ensuring students' success in evolving assessments, all while promoting collaborative discussions and actionable solutions for seamless school-wide adoption.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    23. Test Scorirng Regents - (short version)

    Program: Student Support Services:Test Scoring

    Dates: 11/15/2024

    Location: Remote/ZOOM

    This workshop for public and non-public school testing coordinators will include brief updates with new Regents information for the 2023 Regents testing calendar. For veteran coordinators only. PLEASE NOTE: Login information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for the session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.

    24. Regents Hands-on file training

    Program: Student Support Services:Test Scoring

    Dates: 11/18/2024

    Location: Online/ZOOM

    This workshop is designed to provide school personnel with information and trouble- shooting assistance needed to produce the files necessary for the creation of student answer documents. This file not only creates the answer sheet, it connects students to teachers for the Instructional Data Warehouse and impacts state reporting. Students with incorrect data may "drop out" of the state reporting system. Attending this workshop will increase the likelihood of correct teacher-student relationships and ensure data will smoothly transmit to SED. This is an interactive workshop with ample hands-on time to learn to manipulate files.

    25. IDW: Teacher Interface

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Lab 1

    Dates: 11/20/2024

    Location: Lab 1

    This is an Instructional Data Warehouse turn-key training that will enable the participant to train teachers in the district on accessing and using available reports regarding their students' performance. This powerful data resource will assist the teacher in uncovering specific areas for intervention and instructional adjustments. Student assessment history provides a peek into overall student performance which helps teachers when scaffolding and differentiating instruction

    26. **Virtual**Monthly State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

    Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

    Dates: 11/20/2024

    Location: Zoom

    These workshops will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. A Zoom link will be e-mailed to participants the morning of the meeting.

    27. *Virtual* Understanding Special Education Data for State Reporting - BEDS Day Snapshot Review Workshop

    Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

    Dates: 11/20/2024

    Location: Zoom

    We will be offering our Understanding Special Education Data for State Reporting - BEDS Day Snapshot review workshop Wednesday November 20th, from 1-3. This workshop will review why reporting this data accurately is important, and how it is used at the State level. This session is intended for any new special education office staff who are responsible for reporting the PD Data System Verification Reports 1-6 and 8. Each verification report will be explained and reviewed. Presented by retired Special Education experts, Dr. Roberta Kupietz and Dr. Arlene Genden Sage. This session is also relevant to current District Data Coordinators who would like to learn more about this collection of reports and how to resolve errors. A Zoom link will be e-mailed to participants the day of the meeting.

    28. Restorative Practices Collegial Circle

    Program: Health & Allied Services MHC For COST Associated PD

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom

    Audience: all

    Dates: 11/21/2024

    Location: Zoom

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    29. PowerUp: Ask the Naviance Expert

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Naviance Support

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Health and Allied Services - Virtual (Garden City, NY) - Virtual: Zoom

    Dates: 11/21/2024

    Location: Virtual: Zoom

    Welcome and Overview
    Zoom Link: https://powerschool.zoom.us/j/5089836857?omn=91650872602



    • Our Team & PowerUps



    • PowerSchool Community



    • Support & Help Center Open Forum for your questions - below is the topics to focus on during this time of year:



    • eDocs questions



    • Reporting questions



    • Scope & Sequence questions



    • Resources questions

    30. NASTECH Monthly Meeting - November

    Program: NASTECH

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3

    Dates: 11/21/2024

    Location: Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3

    NASTECH Monthly Meeting - November

    31. Vocabulary Instruction for Durable Learning

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 3

    Audience: Classroom Teachers

    Dates: 11/22/2024

    Location: CR 3

    Starting Today
    A rich and varied knowledge of words is the key to academic success in all subject areas. Yet, many teachers do not address vocabulary instruction effectively or with sufficient emphasis. In this workshop, teachers will learn engaging ways to teach generic academic vocabulary, subject-specific words, and words encountered when reading well-crafted literature. Amy draws upon principles of natural language acquisition to focus on student-friendly and teacher friendly practices that lead to durable vocabulary growth.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    32. PREPaRE 2 Crisis Response Training

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3

    Audience: All staff on a district Crisis Team

    Dates: 11/25/2024 to 11/26/2024

    Location: LS 3

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    This 2-day workshop provides school-based mental health professionals and other school crisis intervention team members with the knowledge necessary to meet the mental health needs of students and staff following school-associated crisis events. This workshop teaches participants how to prevent and prepare for psychological trauma, help to reaffirm both the physical health of members of the school community and students' perceptions that they are safe and secure, evaluate conduct psychological triage, respond to the psychological needs of the school community utilizing a multitiered approach, and examine the effectiveness of school crisis intervention and recovery efforts. This workshop is an excellent course for all professionals in your district who provide mental health crisis intervention services **Please bring snacks and lunch**

    33. STEM Magic: Coding, Fairytales, and STEM for Young Innovators

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Model Schools - CoSer 534.531

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2

    Audience: All Staff

    Dates: 11/25/2024

    Location: LS 2

    Starting Soon
    (K-2nd grade) Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for educators teaching primary grade students (K-2). Discover how to build a strong STEM and coding program that fosters computer science and digital literacy in young learners. Participants will explore age-appropriate coding challenges using fun robots, creative STEM activities inspired by fairytales, and building block design projects that incorporate the Engineering Design Process. Learn how to seamlessly integrate literacy with STEM while engaging students' imaginations through playful, authentic challenges. Leave with innovative ideas to bring story-driven STEM adventures to your classroom!

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 5 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    34. Technology Integration Specialist Roundtable - VIRTUAL

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Model Schools - CoSer 534.531

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Model Schools PD (Westbury, NY) - Virtual

    Audience: Staff

    Dates: 11/25/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Starting Soon
    This meeting is virtual. The Instructional Technology Specialist Roundtable Meetings serve as a dynamic and collaborative community space for Instructional Technology Coaches and Specialists. Led by the Nassau BOCES Model Schools team, we engage in discussions covering a wide range of technology-related topics, including best integration practices, favorite/new programs, troubleshooting pressing technology (hardware, software, integration) issues, and more. The Roundtable meetings provide districts with the opportunity to leverage our collective expertise, thereby enhancing the utilization of technology within their respective districts.

    35. NYSSLS Biology Refresher Plus

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Audience: Regents Biology Teachers and Science Leaders

    Dates: 11/26/2024

    Location: CR 123

    Starting Soon
    Are you implementing the NYSSLS-based Life Science: Biology? Wondering if it is different from Living Environment? This workshop will serve as a refresher for those trying to put the PEs, SEPs, DCIs, CCCs, and phenomenon-based learning into context as you work on a curriculum that is aligned with how students must learn for better retention and be prepared for how they will be assessed on the new Biology regents exam.

    The focus of the workshop is for participants to continue to develop a deeper understanding of how Regents Biology must use a New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) based curriculum. Students are expected to learn science by engaging in the practices and skills of scientists and engineers. There is content to learn but they will be expected to apply that content to novel phenomena, scenarios, and problems. They will construct their own understandings and build capacity to demonstrate their knowledge in context with much less memorization of science facts.

    ***Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided.***

    **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    36. SMS - PowerSchool - End of Term

    Program: Student Management Services: PowerSchool

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 1

    Dates: 11/26/2024

    Location: LS 1

    Starting Soon
    Review the End of Term steps to prepare your staff for the end of the marking period. Prepare them to verify grades and communicate progress, store final grades, to calculate honor roll and print report cards.

    37. EBSCO Vendor Presentation

    Program: Nassau BOCES School Library Services

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - REMOTE

    Audience: Librarians

    Dates: 11/26/2024

    Location: REMOTE

    Starting Soon
    Hear about unique content in the databases, interface functionality, promotional tips, and success stories from other schools.

    *This is a virtual class a zoom link will be provided prior to the scheduled meeting*.

    NOTE: Please be informed that attendees must be present for the entirety of the workshop session to qualify for the full CTLE hours.

    38. Bilingual Education - From Theory to Practice - In Service LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course # EDPD 667 Instructor: Kevin Gross This course is designed to prepare bilingual, ESOL, and interested mainstream teachers to successfully work with English Language Learners, in the context of bilingual/ESL programs. It includes the study of the historical, psychological, social, cultural, political, theoretical, and legal foundations of bilingual education programs in the United States. Participants will examine different bilingual program models and will explore and implement effective research-based strategies of instruction in the main content areas. Communication with parents and families, concerning students' academic and social outcomes will be highlighted. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

    39. Bilingual Education - From Theory to Practice- (GRAD - MANHATTAN COLLEGE) LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course # EDPD 667 Instructor: Kevin Gross GRAD THROUGH MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY This course is designed to prepare bilingual, ESOL, and interested mainstream teachers to successfully work with English Language Learners, in the context of bilingual/ESL programs. It includes the study of the historical, psychological, social, cultural, political, theoretical, and legal foundations of bilingual education programs in the United States. Participants will examine different bilingual program models and will explore and implement effective research-based strategies of instruction in the main content areas. Communication with parents and families, concerning students' academic and social outcomes will be highlighted. District approval must be complete before start date

    40. Maximizing Strengths and Abilities Supportive Approach for Students with Learning Diversity - (GRAD - UMASS GLOBAL) LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9072 Instructor: Carmella Currao-McAleavey GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE "Learning diversity” recognizes that individuals with learning disabilities have unique strengths and abilities, and emphasizes the importance of building on these assets in order to support their learning and development. The concept of learning diversity acknowledges that there is diversity within the ways that individuals learn, and that this diversity should be valued and supported rather than viewed as a deficit emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that recognize and accommodate the needs of all learners, including those with learning disabilities. By using an asset-based approach and framing learning disabilities as learning diversity, educators can shift their focus from deficits to strengths, and work to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that empower all students to succeed. This course will also focus on strategies for helping students with learning diversities succeed in the classroom with techniques for differentiating instruction, adapting materials and assessments, and using assistive technology. In addition, there will be continual exploration in which culture can impact learning and considering the unique needs and experiences of students from diverse backgrounds. District approval must be complete before start date

    41. Maximizing Strengths and Abilities Supportive Approach for Students with Learning Diversity - In Service LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9072 Instructor: Carmella Currao-McAleavey GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE "Learning diversity” recognizes that individuals with learning disabilities have unique strengths and abilities, and emphasizes the importance of building on these assets in order to support their learning and development. The concept of learning diversity acknowledges that there is diversity within the ways that individuals learn, and that this diversity should be valued and supported rather than viewed as a deficit emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that recognize and accommodate the needs of all learners, including those with learning disabilities. By using an asset-based approach and framing learning disabilities as learning diversity, educators can shift their focus from deficits to strengths, and work to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that empower all students to succeed. This course will also focus on strategies for helping students with learning diversities succeed in the classroom with techniques for differentiating instruction, adapting materials and assessments, and using assistive technology. In addition, there will be continual exploration in which culture can impact learning and considering the unique needs and experiences of students from diverse backgrounds. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

    42. The Good & Bad of Social Media: Function, Psychology & Usefulness of Social Media in our Students & Classrooms Today - (GRAD - UMASS GLOBAL) LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDKU 9689 Instructor: Allison Jahn GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE Today's standards place a heavy emphasis on the various types of technology in the classroom. This course focuses on the social, physical and academic impact of social media on our students, their well-being and their learning. We will analyze and evaluate the role of social media today and its impact on teens in order to discover ways to link popular medias and apps with both academic and personal success. The course will study both the positive and negative roles social media plays in kids' lives, as well as educate Participants on how to utilize this type of technology in our classrooms to foster meaningful learning. Through the lens of culturally responsive practices and growing our own critical consciousness, participants will learn about methods to support and strengthen the success of all students and their unique and diverse backgrounds. Specifically, we will read about incorporating Common Core standards while teaching with social media. In addition to strategies and technology that supports both participants and students, a timely and valuable benefit of this course will help educate and better protect students on the dangers of social media while focusing on the positive connections to their education. Further, participants will discuss how to appropriately integrate critical consciousness with their students and to have that dialogue within the classroom. Additionally, grouping and instructional practices regarding cultural responsiveness will be discussed as well. District approval must be complete before start date

    43. The Good & Bad of Social Media: Function, Psychology & Usefulness of Social Media in our Students & Classrooms Today - In Service LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDKU 9689 Instructor: Allison Jahn GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE Today's standards place a heavy emphasis on the various types of technology in the classroom. This course focuses on the social, physical and academic impact of social media on our students, their well-being and their learning. We will analyze and evaluate the role of social media today and its impact on teens in order to discover ways to link popular medias and apps with both academic and personal success. The course will study both the positive and negative roles social media plays in kids' lives, as well as educate Participants on how to utilize this type of technology in our classrooms to foster meaningful learning. Through the lens of culturally responsive practices and growing our own critical consciousness, participants will learn about methods to support and strengthen the success of all students and their unique and diverse backgrounds. Specifically, we will read about incorporating Common Core standards while teaching with social media. In addition to strategies and technology that supports both participants and students, a timely and valuable benefit of this course will help educate and better protect students on the dangers of social media while focusing on the positive connections to their education. Further, participants will discuss how to appropriately integrate critical consciousness with their students and to have that dialogue within the classroom. Additionally, grouping and instructional practices regarding cultural responsiveness will be discussed as well. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

    44. Affirming Student Identity: Curators of Content (GRAD - UMASS GLOBAL) LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9950 Instructor: Valerie Fiano GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE Affirming student identity refers to the practice of recognizing, valuing , and supporting the diverse identities of our students, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and ability. We implement this through inclusive curriculum, classroom practices, and interactions. Additionally, we need to provide authentic resources that support marginalized groups and fosters a positive sense of self-worth among all students. We need to empower students to take an active role in selecting , organizing, and presenting the content they are learning. By providing students the opportunity to curate their own learning experiences they can develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills. We can implement this in a variety of ways, such as project-based learning, student led discussions, and diverse student curated resources. culture in the classroom. District approval must be complete before start date

    45. Affirming Student Identity: Curators of Content - In Service LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9950 Instructor: Valerie Fiano GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE Affirming student identity refers to the practice of recognizing, valuing , and supporting the diverse identities of our students, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and ability. We implement this through inclusive curriculum, classroom practices, and interactions. Additionally, we need to provide authentic resources that support marginalized groups and fosters a positive sense of self-worth among all students. We need to empower students to take an active role in selecting , organizing, and presenting the content they are learning. By providing students the opportunity to curate their own learning experiences they can develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills. We can implement this in a variety of ways, such as project-based learning, student led discussions, and diverse student curated resources. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

    46. Encouraging Mindfulness into Today's Classroom - In Service LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9050 Instructor: Danielle Gagnon GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE This course will encourage teachers to use mindfulness techniques to enhance their curriculum. Using mindfulness in the classroom can help meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Becoming mindful will deepen knowledge and foster an environment in which the school community will become self-aware. More students than we know come to our classrooms with social and emotional deficits, trauma and behaviors that can get in the way of learning. Mindfulness practices enhances learning, helps students to better understand themselves, recognize and identify their emotions, improves their social behavior, promotes healthy development and helps them function more effectively as individuals. If we teach children how to become aware of their feelings, minds and bodies, students will be more apt to show empathy for others, make responsible decisions and develop positive relationships. Through mindfulness, we will lay the foundation for a better way to learn in a culturally responsive and loving context. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

    47. Encouraging Mindfulness into Today's Classroom (GRAD - UMASS GLOBAL) LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9050 Instructor: Danielle Gagnon GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE This course will encourage teachers to use mindfulness techniques to enhance their curriculum. Using mindfulness in the classroom can help meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Becoming mindful will deepen knowledge and foster an environment in which the school community will become selfaware. More students than we know come to our classrooms with social and emotional deficits, trauma and behaviors that can get in the way of learning. Mindfulness practices enhances learning, helps students to better understand themselves, recognize and identify their emotions, improves their social behavior, promotes healthy development and helps them function more effectively as individuals. If we teach children how to become aware of their feelings, minds and bodies, students will be more apt to show empathy for others, make responsible decisions and develop positive relationships. Through mindfulness, we will lay the foundation for a better way to learn in a culturally responsive and loving context. District approval must be complete before start date

    48. Engaging Family: Strengthening Ties through an Equity Based Approach - In Service LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9071 Instructor: Kerri Coudrey GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE "Engaging Family: Strengthen Ties through an Equity Based Approach” is a course designed to help educators improve their skills in building strong, supportive relationships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. This course will focus on using an equity-based approach to family engagement, which involves actively working to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for all families to participate in and benefit from their children's education and development. Throughout the course, participants will learn about the importance of cultural responsiveness in family engagement, including how to recognize and respect the unique values, beliefs, and practices of different cultural groups. They will also learn how to use a variety of strategies and techniques to effectively communicate with and support families, including through the use of interpreters, home visits, and other forms of outreach to work towards developing a deeper understanding of the complexities of family engagement and gain practical skills for building strong, supportive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds. This course must be approved by District prior to start of class.

    49. Engaging Family: Strengthening Ties through an Equity Based Approach (GRAD - UMASS GLOBAL) LILIE

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Online Learning

    Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/28/2024

    Location: Virtual

    Course #: EDUU 9071 Instructor: Kerri Coudrey GRAD THROUGH UMASS GLOBAL OR IN-SERVICE "Engaging Family: Strengthen Ties through an Equity Based Approach” is a course designed to help educators improve their skills in building strong, supportive relationships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. This course will focus on using an equity-based approach to family engagement, which involves actively working to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for all families to participate in and benefit from their children's education and development. Throughout the course, participants will learn about the importance of cultural responsiveness in family engagement, including how to recognize and respect the unique values, beliefs, and practices of different cultural groups. They will also learn how to use a variety of strategies and techniques to effectively communicate with and support families, including through the use of interpreters, home visits, and other forms of outreach to work towards developing a deeper understanding of the complexities of family engagement and gain practical skills for building strong, supportive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds. District approval must be complete before start date

    50. **VIRTUAL** Certification in the Needs of Students with Autism

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Autism - CoSer 507.530

    Audience: Special Education Teachers and Administrators

    Dates: 12/2/2024

    Location: VIRTUAL

    Please check your email the morning of the start date of the training. You will receive an email from spogor@nasboces.org with instructions on how to proceed with the 3-hour virtual training. You can do this at your leisure, and you will have about two weeks to complete this. Topics covered will include Definitions, Etiology and Prevalence, Characteristics, Evidence Based Instructional Methods/Interventions for Teaching Students with ASDs, Behavior Management and Positive Behavioral Supports, Effective Collaboration, Resources and Supports. Upon completion, participants will receive The State Education Department Certification of Completion in Training in the Needs of Students with Autism and it will be uploaded to your TEACH account. If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed. If you need accessibility accommodations, please email Susan Pogor, spogor@nasboces.org, upon registering.

    51. **VIRTUAL** DASA Certification Training: SIX Hour Course in Harassment, Bullying, Cyber bullying and Discrimination in Schools (BLENDED COURSE)

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: DASA - CoSer 507.530

    Dates: 12/2/2024 to 12/17/2024

    Location: VIRTUAL-VIA ZOOM-LIVE

    Please check your email the day before Part-1 is due to begin (start date). You will receive an email from spogor@nasboces.org with instructions on how to login to Buzz to begin Part-1: 3-hour virtual training. The online portion must be completed before attending Part-2 face-to-face session (virtual via zoom-live). Please note that you must spend 180 minutes on Part-1 and your score cannot be anything lower than a 70 or else you must retake Part-1 before moving onto Part-2. Participants will: Understand rational for key components and definitions in the Dignity for All Students Act
  • Understand diversity and examine personal biases. Develop sensitivity to the experiences of specific student populations. Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement. Learn intervention and prevention strategies including how to interact with families. Part-1 must be successfully completed one week prior to the start of Part 2 (end date). Upon completion, your DASA Certification will be uploaded to NYS and appear on your TEACH account. Please have microphone and video access for the entire presentation. Please enter the virtual room with your first and last name. If you need accessibility accommodations, please email Susan Pogor, spogor@nasboces.org, upon registering. Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
  • 52. Putting the Pieces Together: Differentiation-Accommodation-Modification

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Cr 1-3

    Audience: K-12 Special Educators, General Educators, Paraprofessionals, Administrators

    Dates: 12/2/2024

    Location: Cr 1-3

    In this engaging workshop, we will clarify the differences between differentiated instruction strategies, accommodations, and modifications, and offer ways to combine all three within a classroom to support a wide range of learners.

    Participants will gain a deeper understanding of differentiated instruction and specially designed instruction components. The workshop will explore the implementation of accommodations and teach a paradigm for understanding and creating modifications.

    In addition, attendees will spend time planning lessons that incorporate the information presented.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    53. DPSS Fall 2024 User Group

    Program: Data Privacy & Security Services

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY)

    Dates: 12/3/2024

    New
    Nassau RIC Fall 2024 DPSS User Group

    54. SMS - SchoolTool - Secondary Scheduling Kick-Off Workshop

    Program: Student Management Services : schooltool

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS1

    Audience: Building Schedulers

    Dates: 12/3/2024

    Location: LS1

    Scheduling set-up to begin scheduling process for 2025-2026 school year.

    55. Outlook Tips and Tricks- Virtual

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: AOS CoSer 558.500

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - virtual

    Audience: All Staff

    Dates: 12/3/2024

    Location: virtual

    Participants will learn tips and strategies in Microsoft Outlook to quickly search and navigate through their inbox, create tasks and appointments from email messages, manage their calendar and meetings, work with notes and contacts, and be more productive overall. Topics will include: Creating folders, automatically filtering emails including retroactively, creating search folders, delayed delivery, muting reply all, using quick steps, and setting up reply to.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 5 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    56. EIB Collegial Circle Sessions **Virtual**

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB Support Service

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Virtual Professional Development

    Audience: Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, District Leaders, School Leaders, EIB Teams, Teachers, School Staff

    Dates: 12/3/2024 to 5/16/2025

    Location: Virtual Professional Development

    New
    This virtual series is designed to support equity leaders at every stage of their journey. Whether you're building foundational skills or advancing systemic change, these sessions will provide practical strategies, innovative ideas, and opportunities to collaborate with peers and experts from across the region.

    The 90-minute virtual sessions will include insights and case studies from guest speakers representing Nassau County school districts, offering real-world examples of challenges, solutions, and measurable results. Learn from and with innovative leaders creating welcoming and affirming environments for all students in their schools and districts. Join us to connect, share your stories, and build momentum for transformative change.

    12/3/2024: Mineola
    Sara Ortiz, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning
    Dr. Nicki Gonias, District Instructional Leader

    2/26/2025: Sewanhaka
    Nichole Allen, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services
    Noah Walker, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Administration

    3/26/2025: Malverne
    Dr. Vincent Romano, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services

    5/16/2025: 1) Plainview-Old Bethpage and 2) Valley Stream CHSD
    1) Dr. Mary O'Meara, Superintendent of Schools
    2) Dr. Jennifer J. DiMaio, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

    Please Note Cancellation Policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    57. Kids Discover Vendor Presentation

    Program: Nassau BOCES School Library Services

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - REMOTE

    Audience: Librarians

    Dates: 12/3/2024

    Location: REMOTE

    Kids Discover Online specializes in nonfiction science, social studies, and ELA resources for grades K-8. Their unique editorial style focuses on building and understanding cross-curricular connections, while promoting inquiry-based learning skills. Interactive articles, videos, and infographics keep students engaged and get excited about reading and learning.

    *This is a virtual class a zoom link will be provided prior to the scheduled meeting*.

    NOTE: Please be informed that attendees must be present for the entirety of the workshop session to qualify for the full CTLE hours.

    58. NEW UPDATED WORKSHOP - Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment - VIRTUAL-VIA ZOOM

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Child Abuse - CoSer 507.530

    Dates: 12/3/2024

    Location: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

    Anyone applying for a provisional or permanent certificate or license (valid for administrative, supervisory, school or classroom teaching service) must complete two hours of course work or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. This course includes the topics of the role of the reporter, definition of abuse, indicators of abuse, and follow-up steps. Upon completion, your Child Abuse Certification will be uploaded to your TEACH account. Please have microphone and video access for the entire presentation. Please enter the virtual room with your first and last name. If you need accessibility accommodations, please email Susan Pogor, spogor@nasboces.org, upon registering. If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    59. Are you getting the most of out your Medicaid reimbursement?

    Program: Student Support Services: Medicaid

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 1,2,3

    Dates: 12/4/2024

    Location: CR 1,2,3

    New
    Jorge Santiago, the recently retired Director of Special Education in Westbury, will join us to share his strategies for maximizing Medicaid reimbursement. Please bring your business official and/or Medicaid clerk to learn how to maximize your district's reimbursement.

    60. TeachTown Bootcamp

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Curriculum Support Program

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2

    Audience: Special Education Teachers, Directors of Special Education

    Dates: 12/4/2024

    Location: LS 2

    Join us for an in-depth product overview highlighting the features and benefits of TeachTown's evidence-based curriculum and data-ddriven instructional strategies. Participants will learn and practice strategic methods to partner with paraprofessionals and how to track student progress and align instructional goals with IEPs.

    61. Interact to Impact: Mastering Questioning and Discussion in Teaching

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 1

    Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators

    Dates: 12/4/2024

    Location: LS 1

    This workshop will dive into the world of dynamic teaching, helping educators transform their classrooms into hubs of interactive learning where every interaction becomes a stepping stone to meaningful educational impact.

    Participants will discover innovative techniques that empower them to craft compelling questions, stimulate vibrant discussions, and foster critical thinking. Additionally, we will explore strategies to guide students towards deeper understanding and engagement.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    62. PREPaRE - Crisis Team Leader Meeting

    Program: Health & Allied Services MHC For COST Associated PD

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom

    Audience: all

    Dates: 12/4/2024

    Location: Zoom

    Topic TBD

    63. TumbleBooks Vendor Presentation

    Program: Nassau BOCES School Library Services

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - REMOTE

    Audience: Librarians

    Dates: 12/4/2024

    Location: REMOTE

    TumbleBook Library is a collection of animated, talking, and picture books for k-6. Come join us to learn more about our exciting story book player, content and all the features that make our collection perfect for the classroom.

    *This is a virtual class a zoom link will be provided prior to the scheduled meeting*.

    NOTE: Please be informed that attendees must be present for the entirety of the workshop session to qualify for the full CTLE hours.

    64. Are you getting the most of out your Medicaid reimbursement?

    Program: Student Support Services: Medicaid

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR1,2,3

    Dates: 12/4/2024

    Location: CR1,2,3

    New
    Jorge Santiago, the recently retired Director of Special Education in Westbury, will join us to share his strategies for maximizing Medicaid reimbursement. Please bring your business official and/or Medicaid clerk to learn how to maximize your district's reimbursement.

    65. IDW: Navigation Training: 3-8 Admin

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Lab 1

    Dates: 12/4/2024

    Location: Lab 1

    Closed
    This Instructional Data Warehouse training will demonstrate how to navigate the new IDW platform and utilizing IDW reports. Reports emphasized in this workshop will include the following reports: Third-Party Assessments, Demographic Dashboard, and Attendance Dashboard. This training is geared toward grades 3-8 principals, assistant principals, and curriculum leaders who have primary leadership responsibility for using data to examine instruction that will impact the implementation of specific curricula.

    66. DASA Coordinator Training: Comprehensive Full Day

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 1

    Audience: New DASA Coordinators and School Professionals seeking an In-Depth Overview

    Dates: 12/5/2024

    Location: LS 1

    Join us for a comprehensive full-day workshop designed for new Dignity for ALL Students Act (DASA) Coordinators or any school professionals seeking an in-depth understanding and overview of both the technical know-how and the adaptive skills crucial for handling incident reports effectively.

    Together, we will delve into the intricacies of Dignity Act implementation, providing clarity on the requirements and offering practical strategies for creating a nurturing school atmosphere. We'll tackle common misconceptions surrounding School Safety and the Educational Climate reporting, ensuring that attendees are well-prepared to address any questions or concerns related to reporting procedures.

    Participants will walk away with a wealth of resources tailored specifically for building-level Dignity Act Coordinators, empowering them to make a tangible difference in their schools and uphold the dignity and rights of every student.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    67. Deconstructing Anti-Asian Hate and Islamophobia in the Classroom

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB Support Service

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3

    Audience: PK-12 Educators and Administrators

    Dates: 12/5/2024

    Location: LS 3

    This three-hour workshop will guide educators through how to recognize both internal and external biases, stop micro-aggressive behaviors in our schools, and encourage an educational outlook on social and cultural tolerance. An experienced instructor from the Asian American Institute for Research and Engagement (AAIRE) will deconstruct the stigmas and stereotypes that are associated with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, with a concrete focus on its relevance to modern-day socio-political issues. Materials will include community resources, such as information on hubs/centers for social activities, advocacy projects, and shareable academic tools like Asian-centric art and cultural mediums.

    Please Note Cancellation Policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    68. Explore the New NYSED Biology Investigations

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Audience: Regents Biology Teachers and Science Leaders

    Dates: 12/5/2024

    Location: CR 123

    This workshop will provide the participants with an opportunity to explore the three required Biology Investigations. These are new performance tasks that provide authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences that allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills from the Learning Standards. Science teachers and administrators will deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) with their expectations for three-dimensional student learning and how the investigations will prepare students for the 3-D scientific reasoning they will need to perform on the Life Science Biology regents examination.

    ***Participants must bring paper copies of each Biology Investigation's documents. These cannot be provided.***

    **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    69. News-O-Matic Vendor Presentation

    Program: Nassau BOCES School Library Services

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - REMOTE

    Audience: Librarians

    Dates: 12/5/2024

    Location: REMOTE

    Explore hands-on strategies for using News-O-Matic in classrooms and libraries. This session will showcase how to leverage interactive features like customizable assignments, multimedia resources, and reader polls to enhance media literacy and critical thinking. Discover how to use well-crafted units by topic, standards search, and easily save articles for research purposes. Attendees will walk away with easy-to-use resources and activities to make integrating current events engaging and impactful for students. Perfect for educators and librarians, this session equips you with ready-to-use strategies to implement News-O-Matic effectively.

    *This is a virtual class a zoom link will be provided prior to the scheduled meeting*.

    NOTE: Please be informed that attendees must be present for the entirety of the workshop session to qualify for the full CTLE hours.

    70. Youth Mental Health First Aid - MUST REGISTER BY November 26th

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - virtual

    Audience: non-mental health staff

    Dates: 12/6/2024

    Location: virtual

    This course requires completion of a 2-hour self-paced online pre-class then participation in the 5.5 hour virtual course.  Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, and peers how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.  The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.  Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.

    71. **PE Consortium Members Only** HealthNets @ Adelphi University

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: PE Consortium - CoSer 507.517

    Location: Adelphi University (Garden City, NY) - UNC Meeting Room 113/114/115

    Audience: PE Consortium Members Only

    Dates: 12/6/2024

    Location: UNC Meeting Room 113/114/115

    Adelphi University, Center for Recreation -
    Campbell Lounge
    1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
    7:30 am - 1:30 pm (Continental Breakfast and Lunch included) The New Social Dilemma: School Disengagement
    The overall experience will relate to the disengagement of students and teachers alike. Our keynote speaker will discuss the gradual process of detaching from school and its norms and expectations. The presenters will focus on behavior, affective, and cognitive distancing from school and the risk factors. We will also touch on the mental health of teachers and the lack of motivation.

    72. Checking for Understanding: How do you know students learned?

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Audience: Teachers, Administrators, TAs

    Dates: 12/6/2024

    Location: CR 123

    How do you know your students have achieved the lesson's objective? This is a key question every teacher must be able to answer by the conclusion of each lesson. Learn strategic instructional moves teachers can make to effectively monitor student learning during instruction.

    Participants will be immersed in the language of Component 3d of the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Learn various methods to check for students' understanding through questioning and engaging tasks that promote student voice.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    73. SMS - PowerSchool - PowerScheduler(Part 1): Build & Load Only

    Program: Student Management Services: PowerSchool

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 1

    Audience: SCHEDULING STAFF

    Dates: 12/6/2024

    Location: LS 1

    Define Scheduling Parameters, Define Student Information and Student Course Requests.

    74. Substance Use Counselor Circle

    Program: Health & Allied Services MHC For COST Associated PD

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - virtual

    Audience: school substance counselors

    Dates: 12/6/2024

    Location: virtual

    Moderated by LICADD Someone Took the Gateway Off Its Hinges We used to be able to say that marijuana was THE gateway drug, even if our students didn't like to hear it. We spent time working out new metaphors and explanations while legalization upended them all. But over time, a larger change has made the whole exercise pointless - someone took the "gateway" off its hinges. Our students get started with addictions in a dozen ways now. They get Zyns, stay glued to social media, can gamble from anywhere at any time. Healthy habits like exercise can become so commodified that even they become more harmful than helpful. We'll unpack the ways our students begin the path to addiction today, and how we can redirect them.

    75. Fostering Constructive Student Conversations to Promote Dignity

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: EIB Support Service

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 3

    Audience: PK-12 Teachers and District/School Leaders

    Dates: 12/9/2024

    Location: LS 3

    Constructive student discussions are essential for deep learning and critical thinking. This workshop is designed to equip educators with practical strategies to foster engaging, respectful, and productive discussions in the classroom. Participants will explore techniques to encourage student participation, manage diverse viewpoints, and create a supportive environment for dialogue.

    Please Note Cancellation Policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    76. Understanding Dyslexia: Research Supported Screeners, Strategies and Methods that Work

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Dates: 12/9/2024

    Location: CR 123

    In this workshop teachers will learn the most current research on how to best work with our dyslexic learners. We'll look at the most commonly used screeners and what they offer, as well as signs at each grade level that students may need specific support. Teachers will walk away with research-based strategies they can use to identify and effectively teach dyslexic learners.

    Teachers will learn:
  • What dyslexia is (and is not)
  • Signs of dyslexia at different age/grade levels from preschool to 4th grade and beyond
  • What to look for in screeners
  • How to give and interpret data from screeners to drive interventions
  • Critical elements of teaching dyslexic learners
  • Orthographic mapping routines that work for dyslexic learners
  • How explicit instruction supports all-and specifically dyslexic-learners
  • Strategies and instructional methods that work for the dyslexic brain

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
  • 77. Intrusive thoughts - Northwell Partners ONLY

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Northwell District PD

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom

    Audience: Northwell Health Behavioral Clinic Members

    Dates: 12/9/2024

    Location: Zoom

    This session will explore the nature of intrusive thoughts, their relationship to anxiety and other mental health conditions, and effective strategies for managing them. Gain practical tools to support students who experience intrusive thoughts and help them develop coping mechanisms.

    78. BCBA Collegial Circle

    Program: Health & Allied Services MHC For COST Associated PD

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - virtual

    Audience: BCBA

    Dates: 12/9/2024

    Location: virtual

    quarterly collegial circle of district BCBA

    79. Liaison Professional Development Meeting

    Program: Nassau BOCES School Library Services

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Conference rooms 1, 2, 3

    Audience: Librarians

    Dates: 12/10/2024

    Location: Conference rooms 1, 2, 3

    Nassau BOCES School Library System Liaison Professional Development offers sessions that focus on developing and enhancing quality school library programs for student learning. All school librarians are invited to attend, district liaisons are expected to attend.

    IN-PERSON ~ Please do not enter the building before 8:30 AM~

    **Please be advised, all visitors to the Nassau BOCES Conference Center must provide photo identification upon entry. Identification can include a state issued driver's license or school district issued ID**.

    80. SMS - Infinite Campus - Scheduling Preparation

    Program: Student Management Services: Infinite Campus

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Learning Studio 1

    Audience: Counselors, Administrators, Master Schedulers

    Dates: 12/10/2024

    Location: Learning Studio 1

    A detailed overview of calendar rollover, student roll forward, gathering/ analyzing course requests, creating courses and sections. There will also be a short demo of the staff and course planners.

    81. Social Worker Circle

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom

    Audience: all

    Dates: 12/10/2024

    Location: Zoom

    Topic TBD

    82. SMS - eSchoolData - Custom and Canned Reports

    Program: Student Management Services: eSchoolData

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Lab 1

    Audience: GURU Admins

    Dates: 12/10/2024

    Location: Lab 1

    Learn how to create Queries and Data Tables in eSchoolData. This will allow users to create Custom Reports they can use each year. Reports can be exported to Excel for further manipulation.

    83. Gmail and Calendar Tips and Tricks - Virtual

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: AOS CoSer 558.500

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - virtual

    Audience: All Staff

    Dates: 12/10/2024

    Location: virtual

    This session will explore ways that you can effectively manage your Gmail account. Topics will include creating filters, automatic filtering, using templates, archiving verses deleting old emails, priority inbox options, changing the esthetics, preview options, creating a calendar event from an email. Including a calendar in your outgoing email. Muting "reply all” emails to eliminate clutter. We will also explore tips and tricks in Google Calendars including calendar keyboard shortcuts different views setting multiple reminders, creating a deadline calendar.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 5 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    84. McKinney Vento Liaison Meeting- Virtual

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - zoom

    Audience: McKinney Vento Liaisons

    Dates: 12/10/2024

    Location: zoom

    Meeting with district McKinney Vento Liaisons re - overview of district policies for students experiencing homelessness.

    85. Project ECHO - Social Determinants of Health - Northwell Partners ONLY

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Northwell District PD

    Audience: Northwell Health Behavioral Clinic Members

    Dates: 12/11/2024

    Location: Zoom

    New
    Using the Project ECHO model these sessions will provide expert guidance and review of cases (deidentified) and focus on facilitating open discussions and fostering collaborative team learning, sharing expertise and a teach all learn all model.

    86. IDW Navigation Training: Achieving Equitable Outcomes

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Lab 1

    Dates: 12/11/2024

    Location: Lab 1

    Closed
    This Instructional Data Warehouse training geared toward administrators working with a wide range of populations will demonstrate how to navigate the new IDW platform and utilizing IDW reports. Reports emphasized in this workshop will be disaggregated to support diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students. Participants will learn how to access reports that will enable them to dig into data to determine areas of need as well as where students can succeed and grow.

    87. Elementary Counselor Collegial Circle

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom

    Audience: all

    Dates: 12/11/2024

    Location: Zoom

    TBD

    88. IDW Navigation Training: HS Admin

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Lab 1

    Dates: 12/11/2024

    Location: Lab 1

    New
    This Instructional Data Warehouse training will demonstrate how to navigate the new IDW platform as well as utilizing IDW reports that are most critical for High School Administrators. Reports emphasized in this workshop will include the following reports: College Tracking, AP Summary, Comparison Reports.

    89. In-person Monthly State Reporting / Data Warehouse CIO/DDC Meeting

    Program: Student Support Services: State Reporting

    Dates: 12/11/2024

    Location: Zoom

    This workshop will cover new Level 0 Updates, new SIRS Manual data elements, upcoming data deadlines and certification dates, and various NYSED policies and procedures. This meeting will be in person at the Nassau BOCES Lupinskie Center. Please show ID at the door.

    90. ADHD - Teacher Circle

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES - Mental Health Services Virtual Professional Development (Westbury, NY) - Zoom

    Audience: all

    Dates: 12/12/2024

    Location: Zoom

    Evidence based …… Strategies to Increase Engagement for ALL Learners! Topic highlights include: Ø Challenges of Student Engagement. Ø Minimize Work Avoidance. Ø Build a Connected Classroom. Ø Identify Boundaries to Learning. Ø Enhance Academic Success for Struggling Students.

    91. NASTECH Monthly Meeting - December Special Event

    Program: NASTECH

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3

    Dates: 12/12/2024

    Location: Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3

    NASTECH Monthly Meeting - December Special Event Google Workspace for Education Security Summit, including an Google Gemini A.I. overview session. Please note the event is designed for paid Google Workspace editions. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Amplify IT and CDW.

    92. IDW: ELL Navigation: One Stop Shop

    Program: Student Support Services: Instructional Data Warehouse

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - Lab 1

    Dates: 12/12/2024

    Location: Lab 1

    New
    How do the ELLs/MLLs in your district compare to others? Join us for this Instructional Data Warehouse training to learn about the "one stop shop" option and the NYSESLAT/ Reference Guides. These tools serve as an HOV lane to give you easy access to myriad reports that focus on the linguistic and academic performance of ELLs/MLLs.

    93. Portrait of a Graduate: Empowering Life-Ready Students through the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2

    Audience: District & Building Administrators, Social Studies Chairs

    Dates: 12/12/2024

    Location: LS 2

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, Malverne's Portrait of a Graduate is worth endless opportunities for our students. The Portrait of a Graduate in Malverne creates a clear focus for all of our district goals and aligns with the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness.

    In this workshop, the Malverne team will present its portrait of a graduate and the process that went into its creation. From there, they will demonstrate the crosswalks to the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness. The team will also discuss their journey to the seal and how it continues to evolve and attempts to engage students in action civics.

    You will also hear from Malverne students about how the district and its civic participation are geared towards producing Life Ready graduates.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    94. Preparing Future-Ready Students: An Interactive Exploration of Defined Careers and Defined Learning- A Briefing

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Curriculum Support Program

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS3

    Audience: Assistant Superintendents of Teaching & Learning, Directors of Guidance, Curriculum Directors, Principals, CTE Directors, Career Counselors, Special Education Directors

    Dates: 12/12/2024

    Location: LS3

    New
    Join Defined Learning for breakfast and to learn about their resources that support districts to prepare for future careers and PBL. At this in-person session you'll explore both Defined Careers, our K-12 career experience platform, and Defined Learning's PBL platform. Experience hands-on PBL project first-hand with real-world videos, career tasks and rubrics aligned to NYS standards. Then explore interest and aptitude assessments, 600+ career-aligned PBL courses, virtual internships, soft skill development, financial literacy and more.

    95. Best practices in postvention and crisis - Northwell Partners ONLY

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Northwell District PD

    Audience: Northwell Health Behavioral Clinic Members

    Dates: 12/12/2024

    Location: Zoom

    This session will equip school staff with essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to crises and traumatic events impacting the school community. Learn best practices for postvention, including providing support to students and staff, fostering resilience, and promoting healing.

    96. NYSAA DLM REMOTE Facilitated Training for NEW Test Administrators

    Program: NYSAA Remote Facilitated Training - New Test Administrators

    Audience: Teachers who will be administering NYSAA for the first time

    Dates: 12/13/2024

    Meeting Times: 9am - 3pm

    This REMOTE training is intended only for NEW teachers who will be administering the NYSAA program's Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) computer-based test for the first time this year and had not previously trained and choose not to complete the training using the self-directed format on the DLM website. This is a full-day remote facilitated training. Note: This training is not intended for teachers who were trained last year. Each participant will require a computer or device and will participate in an online web-based training that includes final assessments of the teacher. Participants must have their own active individual account in Educator Portal. Computers or devices must have the most recent version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari. After registration has been approved, materials that accompany the training will be emailed to participants along with a Zoom link to join the training meeting. All materials must be printed out prior to the training for use during the training. Prior to the date of the activity, participants should check that their account on the Educator Portal (Kite) is "Active" and, if it is not, should contact their program, school or district NYSAA coordinator. Districts and private schools will be billed individually for each staff attending training. NOTE: Reminder, teachers may complete the required training in a self-directed format on the DLM website. For more information contact your district or program NYSAA liaison. There is no cost for the self-directed training.

    97. Five Steps for Embedding Executive Skills into Daily Classroom Routines and Instruction with Dr. Peg Dawson AM Session- MS & HS Staff

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR123

    Audience: Middle & High School Teachers & Staff

    Dates: 12/13/2024

    Location: CR123

    Join author and creator of the Smart but Scattered book and workbook series Dr. Peg Dawson as she provides a 1/2 day workshop on incorporating executive skills into everyday classroom lessons and activities. This session is geared specifically toward middle and high school teachers and staff. Participants will learn to connect classroom behavior to specific executive skills, create routines that incorporate executive skills, embed skills into lessons, and engage students in problem solving.

    98. AI in Action: Transforming Teaching with Essential AI Tools

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Model Schools - CoSer 534.531

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - LS 2

    Audience: All Staff

    Dates: 12/13/2024

    Location: LS 2

    Dive into the power of AI to supercharge your teaching! In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore essential AI tools like Google LM for podcasting, Brisk for seamless presentations and resources Diffit for dynamic content creation, Slidesgo for presentation magic, and more. Discover how these tools can streamline tasks, enhance classroom creativity, and personalize student learning. Leave equipped with practical tips and inspiring ideas to make AI an impactful part of your daily teaching toolkit!

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 5 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.

    99. Five Steps for Embedding Executive Skills into Daily Classroom Routines and Instruction with Dr. Peg Dawson PM Session- Elementary Staff

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR123

    Audience: Elementary School Teachers & Staff

    Dates: 12/13/2024

    Location: CR123

    Join author and creator of the Smart but Scattered book and workbook series Dr. Peg Dawson as she provides a 1/2 day workshop on incorporating executive skills into everyday classroom lessons and activities. This session is geared specifically toward elementary school teachers and staff. Participants will learn to connect classroom behavior to specific executive skills, create routines that incorporate executive skills, embed skills into lessons, and engage students in problem solving.

    100. Unpacking the Chemistry Performance Level Descriptors to Enhance Instruction and Assessment

    Program: Curriculum & Instruction: Regional PD - CoSer 507.530

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - CR 123

    Audience: Teachers, Science Administrators

    Dates: 12/16/2024

    Location: CR 123

    Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs) outline the specific knowledge and skills students are expected to demonstrate to show proficiency in a given NYSSLS Performance Expectation, providing a valuable tool for guiding expectations for student achievement.

    This workshop will explore the role of (PLDs) in Regents Chemistry and how they can effectively be used for instruction and assessment purposes. In this workshop, participants will:
  • Understand the purpose and structure of PLDs in relation to classroom instruction and assessment.
  • Learn how PLDs can be used to gauge student performance and the progression of learning in specific subject areas.
  • Explore the role of PLDs in developing New York State (NYS) assessment with performance levels and the knowledge and skills associated with those levels.

    By the end of this workshop, educators will be equipped with practical strategies for using PLDs to:
  • Enhance classroom instruction by identifying what students need to do to reach higher performance levels.
  • Understand how PLDs are used in the development of state assessments.
  • Use PLDs as a tool to develop NYSSLS-based assessment questions for classroom use.

    Please note: Cancellation policy: If a participant has registered for, but is unable to attend, a Nassau BOCES workshop, they are required to drop their workshop registration on Frontline/MLP at least 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. In the event the participant does not cancel within this timeframe, the participant/district will be billed.
  • 101. Nassau BOCES Mental Health Consortium Monthly Presentation - Understanding Adolescent Vaping and Addiction Research with Dr. Stephen Dewey

    Program: Health & Allied Services - Mental Health Consortium

    Location: Nassau BOCES, Robert E. Lupinskie Center - One Merrick Avenue,Westbury, NY (Westbury, NY) - 1,2,3

    Audience: all

    Dates: 12/17/2024

    Location: 1,2,3

    The Nassau BOCES Mental Health Consortium (MHC) is excited to host Dr. Stephen Dewey, who will share the latest research on e-cigarette use, vaping trends, and adolescent health and addiction. This event serves as the launch of a countywide anti-vaping initiative in collaboration with the Nassau County Department of Health. Using settlement funds, this campaign aims to provide districts with targeted activities and supports to combat vaping among youth. Join us to gain valuable insights from Dr. Dewey, and learn about upcoming campaign initiatives and resources directly from Nassau County Department of Health and Nassau BOCES MHC staff. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your district's efforts to promote healthier choices for adolescents!