For a full list of upcoming professional learning opportunities visit our website: www.wsboces.org/webreg.
All professional learning titles below are active hyperlinks for registration. The following list is organized by topic.
Mathematics
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/20/2018
This workshop will focus on the contents of Jo Boaler’s Mathematical Mindset. Participants will learn about how to set up norms in their math class, present math work, structure math problems, guide students through them, and give feedback in a way that helps students towards a “growth mindset” and keep them there. Outcomes: 1. The Brain and the Power of Mistakes and Struggle (Brain and Learning Research) 2. Teaching Strategies to help Students 3. Creating Mathematical Mindsets 4. The 7 Messages to Give Students in Math Class 5. Carol Dweck and Dan Meyer Ideas and Applications in the Classroom 6. Takeaways that can be applied in your classroom the next day!!!! Bring your own device. Bring topics and concepts that you want to make better. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CEE79nFRNLRsRXtX1WQFX_ziJq384ejP/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/23/2018 to 7/27/2018
Teachers must understand the mathematics they are responsible for teaching and more! This elementary math institute is intended to inform elementary educators in the mathematical principles of “teaching good math” with the mathematical practices of the Common Core as the pedagogical window. Choices made in curriculum and lesson implementation are based on this core knowledge. Each session will study one of the domains of the Common Core and will explore, educate and prepare teachers through the understanding of mathematics beyond the procedural. These sessions are based strictly on the content standards, models and suggestions made in the progression documents written by the writers of Common Core mathematics. This will be a multi-session process. All teachers will be required to attend all the sessions so that the coherency of the common core is upheld. The sessions will be instructional and engaging as we model the mathematical practices of the Common Core. At completion, BOCES will offer a certificate of completion to all participants. Session 1 – Introduction, Numbers in Base 10 Session 2 – Fractions Session 3 – Counting and Cardinality/Operations and Operations and Algebraic Thinking Session 4 – Geometric Measurement/Geometry Session 5 – Categorical Data/Measurement and Data Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R8RMFYlotkScb2Ycra_IHGP3QtUb5nEQ/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/23/2018
If you feel overwhelmed by the thought of having to teach the more rigorous statistical topics of the CCLS, this is the workshop for you. We will work through the probability, statistics, inferences, and drawing of conclusions that you will need to be able to teach to your students. Probability and statistics begin in 6th grade, and continue through Pre-Calculus with a hiatus in Geometry. We will use the graphing calculator as an important tool. When you leave this workshop, you will feel confident in your ability to teach the standards to your students. This is a 2-part series. Ideally, participants will be able to attend both parts, but are not required to. **Please register separately for each session.** Day 1: Probability and Modeling Data Distributions – Monday, July 23, 2018 In this session we will briefly review the probability that the students learned in 6th grade through Algebra 1. We will then build on the probability learned using two-way tables and Venn diagrams. We will look at conditional probability, independence and the rules for probability. Next, we will expand on what was learned about data distributions, using a curve to model data, and Normal Distributions. To cap the day we will look at different types of statistical studies. Please bring a graphing calculator. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R94QZg6y16vpDeKtlwXVXXTIexW3CO8Y/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/24/2018
If you feel overwhelmed by the thought of having to teach the more rigorous statistical topics of the CCLS, this is the workshop for you. We will work through the probability, statistics, inferences, and drawing of conclusions that you will need to be able to teach to your students. Probability and statistics begin in 6th grade, and continue through Pre-Calculus with a hiatus in Geometry. We will use the graphing calculator as an important tool. When you leave this workshop, you will feel confident in your ability to teach the standards to your students. Day 2: Drawing Conclusions Using Data from both Samples and Experiments – Tuesday, July 24, 2018 This second session will focus on using sample data to estimate a population characteristic, sampling variability in the sample proportion, margin of error when estimating a population proportion or a population mean, sampling variability in the sample proportion or the sample mean, evaluating reports based on data from a sample, experiments and the role of random assignment, differences due to random assignment, ruling out chance, drawing conclusions from data, and evaluating reports based on data from an experiment. Please bring a graphing calculator Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R94QZg6y16vpDeKtlwXVXXTIexW3CO8Y/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/27/2018 to 8/29/2018
This 3 day institute will prepare new (to mathematics) teachers with the theory and practice of the NYS Mathematics Standards. We will examine the 8 Standards of Mathematical Practice, universal to all grades, and then follow the Progression documents as our outline to study the specific standards of each grade. We will be aware of the particular grades being taught by the participants. Day 1- What is different about mathematics in the classroom now?, The 8 Standards of Mathematical Practice, Overview of Domains and structure in the Standards, Introduction to Grade level standards. Day 2- The 3 Progressions major with changes.......Numbers Base 10, Fractions, Operations and Algebraic Thinking Day 3- Bring your curriculum. The last day will be spent with participants comparing, studying and preparing the curriculum used by their school (Envisions, Go Math, Math in Focus......) with the standards for similarities and differences in the course of study. Every effort will be made to customize these days to the participants individual needs. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19bsFiXfP2i5xSIY23XELNQL1yhf3ikqO/v...
Social Studies & the Humanities
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/23/2018
As the first offering of the GHG II exam approaches in June 2019, Social Studies teachers and administrators will wish to prepare not only the 2018-19 Grade 10 students for the new exam, but also introduce students on lower grade level to the changes in the testing requirements and format in this exam. Participants will be introduced to the newly published prototype for Part 2 of this exam and will have the opportunity to create questions for their students using this format. Participants are urged to bring along a personal electronic device – tablet or laptop are preferable. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zKu1Lt83aHJryejh5NVcAW1GqEZtpeo/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/26/2018
The proposed format for the GHG II exam, premiering in June 2019, includes three sections – multiple choice, constructed response questions and an “Enduring Issues” essay. All three question sections will require students to interpret documents and respond to questions relating to the documents. Most of the questions will require students to use inferencing skills and/or additional background knowledge to construct an appropriate response. This session will offer teachers strategies that will help students improve their interpretative skills and to construct responses to questions that will be typical in this new exam’s format and in the new US History & Government exam projected for June 2020. Participants are urged to bring a personal electronic device (tablet or laptop) for their use during this session to plan future instruction. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Gmv8LkceT8e3jGhSnMLdm-HNP86q8ij/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/31/2018
June 2019 may seem far away now, but as we all know, time marches quickly once the school year begins. Social Studies teachers and administrators who wish to get a head start on planning for the GHG II Regents in June 2019 and those wishing to prepare students in grades 6-10 for the new essay format will want to attend this session. Participants will have the opportunity not only to be introduced to the Enduring Issues Essay requirements and structure, but also, have the opportunity to gather documents to use for practice essays. Participants are urged to bring along a personal electronic device – tablet or laptop are preferable. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tq9hR-eNZb8RaGwiewRxniyzP2L5C9NR/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/2/2018
Interested in learning how Part 3 of the GHG II (the Enduring Issues Essay) will be scored? This is the session for you to attend. Participants will be trained and given practice in scoring the Part 3 question for the upcoming GHG II exams. Participants are urged to bring along a personal electronic device – tablet or laptop are preferable. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19WUiWgFxGDcdRxjCqpjq3w26EyFElvEa/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/7/2018
Perhaps you, as a teacher, have been trained to ask good questions. Would you like your students to be able to ask good questions as well? This session will focus on training participants in the Question Formulation Technique (QFT). Be ready to walk away with the strategies your students will need to ask good questions. Participants will have the opportunity to construct lessons using the QFT method and are urged to bring along a personal electronic device for this purpose - tablet or laptop are preferred. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B2tNld-o2AaZgRlUTaJosSXMeuzfIem6/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/9/2018
As we approach the premier offerings of the Global History and Geography II Regents in June 2019 and the new US History & Government Regents in June 2020, it is imperative that students in grades K-6 acquire and improve upon the Social Studies Skills presented and incorporated in the Social Studies Framework K-6. This session will introduce K-6 teachers to strategies that will assist in planning instruction with the Social Studies Skills in mind, whether the instruction is interdisciplinary or Social Studies focused. Participants are urged to bring a personal electronic device (tablet or laptop) for their use during this session to plan future instruction. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v1v2s5vVh2QB1XsyqkpQOF1Rkm3owJd-/v...
English Language Arts
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/16/2018
In today’s digital age, harnessing the power of creativity by integrating technology, literacy, and art expands the ways teachers engage students in writing. Join this interactive Part 1 of a two-day summer institute to unleash your creative spirit in a culture of trust. We will examine NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards’ Lifelong Practices of Readers and Writers, effective collaborative protocols, and exciting digital resources that foster creativity and rich writing. This interactive presentation will provide avenues to deepen and expand learners’ communication skills with a close look at choice options to ignite voice. Come prepared to re-energize your writing practice at “creation stations” while collaborating with colleagues. Walk away with a virtual literacy toolbox to enrich your writing lessons, engage ALL learners, and create agency in classrooms. Please bring a laptop/electronic device, original photos of nature scenes, and your passion to encourage students to become lifelong writers. -Day 1 does not have to be combined with Day 2 of the ELA Summer Writing Institute. -You can attend one or both days of the writing institute. -Day 1’s presentation will be shared via Google Slides. QR code will be provided. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QuiPUlQfaDow56dh6j-fL3_1-i0FVrvt/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/17/2018
In today’s digital age, harnessing the power of creativity by integrating technology, literacy, and art expands the ways teachers engage in writing. Join this interactive Part 2 of a two-day summer institute to find your voice and be creative in a culture of trust and mindfulness. Utilize NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards’ Lifelong Practices of Readers and Writers, effective collaborative protocols, and digital resources to create rich writing at “creation stations” and layered digital images that encourages “voice” and positive perspectives. Create a digital portfolio showcasing your journey as a writer/awakener of learning. Come prepared to: -Be expressive and create -Experiment with language and beyond-the-basic digital tools to create inspirational digitals that integrate art, technology, and poetry for engaging writing lessons -Unleash your creativity while collaborating with colleagues in a supportive community Please bring a laptop/electronic device, original photos of nature scenes, and your passion to encourage students to become lifelong writers. Day 2 is full day writing experience that does not have to be combined with Day 1 of the ELA Summer Writing Institute but [participation in a previous workshop on using digital tools to engage students in writing is necessary. You can attend one or both days of the writing institute. Day 2’s presentation will be shared via Google Slides. QR code will be provided. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/132hMR9fDQRcE8aZ3xb3YkRYTnOYs4zGY/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/24/2018
This workshop will take a deep dive into the reading comprehension texts and Standards-based questions on Part I of the new exam. Teachers will learn how to adjust approaches to challenging texts, both literary and informational, so that students can manage their time for Part I, anticipate the questions, and apply metacognitive skills. Emphasis will be placed on understanding writer’s craft, vocabulary in context, interpreting dialogue in literature, and unpacking complex syntax. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rjaVYtIiYpU6oYUO08_xa6gu8n5crJD9/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/1/2018
This workshop will take a deep dive into Parts 2 and 3 of the Common Core Regents exam. Teachers will learn strategies to help students -manage their time on the exam, -write an argumentative essay that synthesizes multiple texts, -write a rhetorical analysis of a given text after a cold reading, and -incorporate these writing skills into continuous instruction, transcending the limited requirements of the exam itself. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BENlxnkEJSZmDuBJw5KL763RFegxs_Mk/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/2/2018
Yes, it is possible to teach both grammar and vocabulary simultaneously and connect them to the writing process and to reading comprehension. Teachers will come away with easy-to-use, engaging models applicable to every elementary and secondary ELA classroom. Techniques to be explored are: -morphology charts; -graphic organizers for pre-writing and revision; -ready-to-go resources for teaching vocabulary in the context of well-written sentences drawn from literature; and -a demonstration of RxEdit and RxRevise, which address individual writing deficits through a differentiated, innovative approach. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17W5TP6UQkcSs_gCQCXhw2z_FmlChq2pw/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/8/2018
The Socratic Seminar model is a question-based way to foster close reading and text-centered conversations among students. This workshop will give participants: -a chance to explore the seminar format, -select appropriate texts, -evaluate student participation, and -use academic vocabulary in their responses. Those who have already taken this workshop are welcome to return to share their successes and challenges and advance their skills. This workshop is recommended to grades 6-12, English and Social Studies teachers, and others who incorporate rich, interesting readings in their classrooms. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JVWtD4kF09amJzwcXfXIkM0_Tpm3nZ14/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/9/2018
Because both English and Spanish share the common ancestry of Latin, there are thousands of cognates, word roots, word formations, and grammatical patterns that will connect your Spanish-speakers to the academic level of English. Other topics include: -Teaching the patterns of English through games and puzzles, -Using sentence frames to teach writing, -Teaching with visuals and kinesthetics, collocations (“go-togethers”), idioms, and -Transitioning from informal to formal English. Using the ideas that you learn in this workshop will also help you teach your English-speaking students. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1oS6YtI4R1aFC8rXBIO7uQyTgI3LDkB/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/15/2018
The Next Generation ELA Standards open many doors to encourage students to become lifelong readers. As educators, we know the importance of choice in reading material to get students actively engaged. This workshop demonstrates a new kind of discussion-based reading assessment, one that draws from Socratic Seminar, Literature Circles, and Book Clubs. Students choose to read a book from a list of quality contemporary and classic literature and then participate in a structured conversation leading to an understanding of universal themes. The unique feature of the Books of Choice Circles is that the students have all read different books. Also included will be poetry, editorials, and informational articles. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tQ3Qdr2-_ycoWvYYSoTV4nK9pEw0Q3A/v...
STEM & STEAM
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/17/2018
We all know that students need to be problem solvers, think creatively, and work collaboratively… but how can we create a climate and culture that provides real-world opportunities for these skills to develop? Learn how to implement “maker” philosophy and bring tinkering and invention to your general education, special education, ENL and special subject areas – including, and especially, indoor and outdoor recess. You will leave with ideas for how to add makerspace to any location and within every content area in your school, on any budget. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kLEhe_2ZIWTph6eEegrYILsWv-UcDgIA/v...
Educating All Students
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/24/2018
ADHD affects approximately 11% of school-age children (CDC 11/13) A significant percentage of children who have ADHD / Executive Function Challenges are educated in the mainstream classroom. Many of these students do not receive direct services such as resource room or skills training to address or remediate weaknesses in their attention regulation and executive function skills. Educators and Related Service Providers are often not taught how to understand the basis for the struggles students with ADHD face as they approach learning and behaving in the classroom. Specific education and strategies are needed to allow proper intervention and collaboration with educators and parents. This seminar draws on Cindy's clinical expertise of working with parents, teachers and other support professionals as she brings to life how to bridge the gap between theory/research and actual implementation to address learning and behavior challenges in school. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GMKXWT3XfrEdqoB8WvndQ2JsLlZO3tWj/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/30/2018
New
Whether this is your first time co-teaching or your first time with a new co-teaching partner, this workshop is tiered to meet your needs. Participants will: -Explore the 6 models of co-teaching -Learn the pros and cons of each co-teaching model -Develop strategies for team communication -Engage in activities that reinforce the information presented -Experience each co-teaching model while learning -Plan lessons using co-teaching models (for workshops longer than one day) Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13RHVHt3ALRKL30vvRvNxEATyfKF0c1Lz/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/13/2018
New
The honeymoon is over and you already have some great co-teaching strategies built into your everyday practice. This workshop is intended for co-teaching teams that have co-taught together for 1-2 years. Participants will: -Explore variations to the six basic co-teaching models -Experience activities that deepen co-teaching knowledge and practices -Use concrete tools for further development of team communication strategies -Develop of a concrete plan for making co-teaching changes based on self-evaluation of current practice -Plan lessons that incorporate both new and previously learned strategies and information Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jYhzbf-LAfcOlHRrtvqf0g28EFODKk_j/v...
Enhancing Teacher Practices
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/16/2018
This workshop will explore using higher level questioning techniques to encourage the use of thinking strategies in the classroom. Participants will explore the Depth of Knowledge and create questions to enhance the development of thinking skills. Training objectives: -Participants will reflect on questioning strategies utilized in the classroom -Explore questioning techniques and the Depth of Knowledge -Apply newly acquired knowledge to create questions -Discuss strategies to improve student questioning Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bvWkYFfrmkSBWyj1XveDP6SMuPsXhoD6/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/25/2018
Mindset can change everything. By learning with the right mindset, we can motivate students and help them to improve in the classroom. This workshop will focus on the information of mindset, methods and techniques teachers can use to encourage students and activities that can be put in place to make learning more enjoyable and achievable for all students. Outcomes:
• About Mindset: Fixed vs. Growth
• How beliefs shape learning
• How to change mindsets
• Reframing our Language – Praise the Process, Not the Person
• Open Tasks vs. Closed Tasks
• Teaching Growth Mindset to students, parents and teachers
• How to Celebrate Mistakes Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zc30a4c2Nz0tlaXI0Blcz4hNocihOIQM/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/1/2018
The paradigm of instruction in the classroom must change to address the demands of the Common Core and the way our students learn today. What are the expectations of teachers’ work inside the classroom? What are the expectations of students’ work outside of the classroom? This workshop will introduce and implement the transformation of teaching mathematics. Outcomes: 1. Flipped Classroom Instruction lesson; Harvard uses it, why don’t we? 2. Utilizing Plickers/Wootmath for real-time formative assessment data & interactive classroom 3. Deconstruction of complex problems—How to create a cooperative learning environment 4. How to utilize Rotation Stations, Jig-Saw, Grouping, Class Seating arrangement and more 5. Foldable Math Notebooks 6. How to teach to ALL Learning Styles 7. How to praise student work 8. Technology such as Group Me, Remind, Edmoto, etc. Attendees are required to bring 3 lesson plans which they plan to teach within the next week or two. Laptop, table or mobile device highly recommended Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hT1fb7uBm2UqPh9MjLT9hslmHfUqAMih/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/6/2018
New
Cooperative Learning is NOT group work. More often than not, people think that what they are implementing is cooperative learning, when, in fact, it is merely group work. Studies show that group work is NOT an effective tool for instruction. BUT, true Cooperative Learning is one of the most effective ways to increase student engagement, participation, understanding, and achievement. In addition to the core curricula, schools have to teach the “soft” skills of communicating and working cooperatively. Too often cooperative learning leaves some students doing all the work and others doing nothing. Come learn how to incorporate engagement strategies that will have all students participating and being responsible to the group. These strategies can be used in any subject area at any grade level. We will learn and utilize the strategies across multiple disciplines and grade levels. Please bring lessons you would like to make more interactive. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GqBCybhIXHmwlavUG_z_LDInOxuHNGXt/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/8/2018
This workshop is the ongoing work that was started and developed in Part 1. We will continue to explore and develop new lessons with the primary emphasis on teaching math to the way students learn. Student collaboration techniques, technology, summarizing, fluency activities and activity stations, various note taking techniques and classroom seating variations will be developed. Outcomes: 1. How to set up Rotation Stations (Homogeneous verses heterogeneous grouping, utilize chart paper) 2. How to become a Digital Native Instructor (Technology) 3. How to use Fluency Activities and Activity Stations 4. How to have students summarize a lesson 5. Webpage Design & Development 6. Review of Part 1 Workshop (Flipped Classroom, Plickers, Learning Styles, Big Book of Math, Deconstruction of Complex Problems) Attendees are required to bring 3 lesson plans which they plan to teach within the next week or two. Laptop, table or mobile device highly recommended. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hT1fb7uBm2UqPh9MjLT9hslmHfUqAMih/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/23/2018
New
You consider yourselves an “old married couple” and you are confident in all of the basics of co-teaching. This workshop is intended for co-teaching teams that have co-taught together for 3 or more years. Participants will: -Self-evaluate current co-teaching practice -Explore and expand current roles and practices -Choose from a variety of learning opportunities and topics -Set team goals for the implementation of new skills and strategies -Plan lessons that incorporate newly learned information Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bi6pCuXLJbh8aBPpPa7C3DZTkwqoRguc/v...
Leadership: School Buildings, Districts, and School Communities
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/12/2018
Are you finding that traditional strategies for engaging parents, such as newsletters and presentations, are not working? Are parents asking, “Do I have to go to Back-to-School night?” Schools need to change the way that they foster relationships with families so that students can be successful academically, socially, and behaviorally. Today’s parents have different needs, goals, and expectations than those of the past. Learn some new strategies to use throughout our classroom and school cultures in order to ensure strong home-school relationships. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z_1hTrX8bHgi9U9IKNN7d5qEV6omIwwi/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/25/2018 to 7/27/2018
This three-day institute is for instructional coaches of all grade levels and subject areas. Through collaborative inquiry, participants will gain a deeper understanding of various coaching frameworks, theories, research, current perspectives and practices, and explore the unique perspective of a “coaching mindset.” Training objectives: -Understanding and implementing strategies for effective instructional coaching. -Providing effective feedback to impact change. -Utilizing technology to improve teaching and learning. -Creating collaborative learning environments. Day one: Mon., July 25, 2018 -Building relationships and fostering a positive collaborative school community -Understanding/Implementing the tools for effective coaching Day two: Tues., July 26, 2018 -Reflecting on teaching and learning creating collaborative learning communities -Providing effective feedback Day three: Wed., July 27, 2018 -Sustaining and effective coaching model -Building professional capital within the school community **Please bring ear buds and a laptop or other device for note taking and access to on-line resources. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16eVmHkE4PNsME75ALbgIlOdU1zH5YiBe/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 7/31/2018
New
Developed by Dr. Taylor Hartman, Ph.D., The Color Code Personality Assessment is the most accurate, comprehensive, and easy to use personality test available. The Color Code not only identifies WHAT you do but WHY you do it, allowing you to gain more and deeper insights into what makes you and those around you tick. Discover your Color Code and lead from your authentic self. -Color Code Personality Model -Personal Filters -The Code Behind the Color -Relationship Action Plan Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t3_wufcFaPLFmIVRGW-E_HoKP0BPmAJW/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/1/2018
New
There are tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow: The Law of Intentionality - Growth Doesn’t Just Happen, The Law of Awareness - You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself…among others. This workshop uncovers 15 of the most effective laws to help you develop a lifetime of growth. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ti4Y85k2r3OoXl8xvLTWqg65CGvQD9zx/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/7/2018
This program introduces and defines how our unconscious mind frames our reality and why bias exists as a mechanism for social stability, in school and beyond. We take a behavioral economics approach to discuss how bias stymies creativity and leads to irrational perceptions and decisions. We specifically address how our unconscious mechanisms create our reality and can alter children’s development and achievements at school. Participants come away with a shift in their understanding of what bias means, radical awareness of how it plays out in the classroom, and practical skills to counter its effects at school. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lrjvTjBX3nZ2a23Onl2EVrJI-okhF9yU/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/13/2018
This workshop will explore the practice of Lesson Study and the impact it can have on effective collaboration and instruction. Learners will explore the Lesson Study protocol and create a plan for implementation within their environment. Training objectives: -Participants will gain an understanding of the Lesson Study process -Participant will work cooperatively to orga
nize a Lesson Study -Participants will create an action plan for implementation of Lesson Study Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RtA4t7TKC6LMpqMertlkqXuVCQiQDnWf/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/14/2018
This workshop introduces basic conflict theory, including one-on-one and group dynamics, verbal and body language, and power plays in the classroom. We then evaluate and discuss how schools handle conflicts – who are the key staff/administrators who detect and address them, what happens when conflicts escalate, and what are the appropriate measures to take in different conflict situations. The workshop includes conflict exercises and role-plays to enact realistic conflict scenarios. Participants will come away with thoughtful ideas on who, where, and how conflicts should be addressed in their school systems, along with practical skills to handle various types of classroom and playground conflicts. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VK4V1NoBp5hVV0H-ElTXA2UCVaLIQKQX/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/15/2018
This workshop introduces the idea of peer mediation and why it’s such a successful means of handling school conflicts from elementary to high school and beyond. We discuss and develop different modes of mediation, along with how mediation transforms classroom dynamics and ease the disciplinary strain on teachers and administrative staff. The workshop includes conflict exercises and role-plays to enact realistic mediation scenarios. Participants will come away with thoughtful consideration on how and when to apply peer mediation in their schools and a greater understanding of the benefits that peer mediation provides. Flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rTQj_lHhGGaxFOLarMsE8jmoRZfPHbv8/v...
APPR
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/13/2018 to 8/14/2018
As per NYS regulations, teacher evaluators are to be certified prior to conducting observations or evaluations. This Initial Certification workshop for teacher evaluators will review all the required training elements, as well as research that supports the multiple measures model of evaluation being utilized in NYS. New regulations approved as of the date of the workshop will be reviewed. Videos and articles related to continuous instructional improvement and best practices will be introduced and discussed. Participants will have opportunities to share experiences, questions, and concerns related to the Common Core/Next Generation standards, curriculum, and APPR with colleagues. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gVaGAkkHBk8WZhFpjNWaL26AeNGb0CPC/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/15/2018
As per NYS regulations, teacher and principal evaluators are to be re-certified each year. This re-certification workshop for teacher and principal evaluators will include required training elements, as well as reviews of research related to best teaching and coaching practices. The session will also provide opportunities to observe and discuss teacher practice and consider the issue of inter-rater reliability in the context of evaluation instruments through the use of videos. New developments and regulations approved as of the date of the workshop will be reviewed. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0PnbUOmlUwpphJDR8ZT7AZS5qWUWVWh/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/24/2018
New
The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ilhJQhdUS9qdsC-KVAlyoUerLIkRcSVd/v...
Program: Professional Development
Dates: 8/29/2018
New
The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ilhJQhdUS9qdsC-KVAlyoUerLIkRcSVd/v...
Carlos A. Bermúdez
Coordinator of Professional Development
Western Suffolk BOCES
31 Lee Avenue
Wheatley Heights NY 11798
T: 631-595-6813
F: 631-623-4915
CBermude@wsboces.org
www.wsboces.org/webreg
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