BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91ÂăÁÄÊÓÆ” - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91ÂăÁÄÊÓÆ” X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91ÂăÁÄÊÓÆ” REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260513T170635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T170635Z UID:25976-1787646600-1787668200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Science of Reading Full Day Kickstart: Essential Literacy Foundations for a Strong Year *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:This full day session gives primary educators the practical\, research aligned tools needed to launch the school year with confidence in a Science of Reading classroom. Designed for new teachers\, special educators\, those transitioning into early grades\, literacy coaches\, and administrators\, this crash course focuses on what matters most in the first weeks of school. Participants will build a clear understanding of how children learn to read\, grounded in the Simple View of Reading and the essential components of effective instruction: phonemic awareness\, systematic phonics\, decodable text practice\, vocabulary\, knowledge building read alouds\, and writing that supports foundational skills. Educators will learn actionable routines they can implement immediately\, including: -Explicit phonics lessons with clear modeling -Daily blending\, segmenting\, and phoneme manipulation practice -Small group structures that target skill needs -Effective use of decodable texts aligned to taught skills -Building knowledge and language comprehension through rich read alouds\, vocabulary routines\, and content based discussions -Launching sound walls and oral language routines By the end of the session\, participants will leave with high impact instructional routines and a clear understanding of the essential components needed to establish strong\, evidence based literacy instruction from the very start of the school year. Audience: K-2 classroom teachers\, ELL teachers\, special educators\, literacy coaches and administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yeNA9RQUXmYxzLS2-vUw7jWAU5qSJF0u/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392355 URL:/event/science-of-reading-full-day-kickstart-essential-literacy-foundations-for-a-strong-year-in-person-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260505T182331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T182331Z UID:25882-1788249600-1788292800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:ASYNCHRONOUS Mental Health Literacy for K-12 Educators and School Counselors- Flexible Online Professional Learning with Live Virtual Coaching- 15 Hours DESCRIPTION:Educators are being asked to address growing student mental health needs\, including rising anxiety\, while also implementing the New York State Mental Health Education Standards in practical\, manageable ways. This 15-hour professional learning experience helps educators understand those standards and translate them into practical strategies that respond to student anxiety\, support emotional regulation\, and strengthen connection and readiness to learn. Participants will explore the New York State Mental Health Education Standards\, classroom-based approaches to mental health literacy\, and practical tools that can be authentically woven into everyday school practice. Participants can move through the course on a timeline that works best for them\, with one year of access from the date of purchase\, making it easier for districts to offer meaningful professional learning without requiring substitute coverage. This is not a passive online PD. It is a structured learning experience that combines flexible online coursework with onboarding support and direct access to the instructor through live virtual coaching. In addition to the course content\, participants have access to 10 live virtual coaching sessions offered throughout the year for questions\, reflection\, and implementation support. This makes the course especially valuable for educators seeking professional learning that is flexible\, supported\, and immediately relevant to classroom practice. Eligible for 15 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UM2cDau8lQxNIfj0nOMWOziko0BOQEZ3/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5385175 URL:/event/asynchronous-mental-health-literacy-for-k-12-educators-and-school-counselors-flexible-online-professional-learning-with-live-virtual-coaching-15-hours/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260518T192159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T192159Z UID:26034-1789374600-1789383600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Wilson Reading System (WRS) for Level I Online Certification with Web-Based Practicum - Cohort 1 Presented by Aimee Gandee\, Wilson Certified Trainer - 8:30-11am DESCRIPTION:Wilson Reading SystemÂź Level I Certification is designed for educators seeking to strengthen their ability to support students with dyslexia and other significant word-level reading deficits through research-based\, multisensory structured language (MSL) instruction. This comprehensive certification program combines an intensive online course with a supervised practicum experience focused on explicit\, systematic reading and spelling instruction. Participants will deepen their understanding of: -phonological awareness\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, comprehension\, spelling and diagnostic teaching while developing practical instructional strategies that can be immediately applied in the classroom. The online course is approximately 90 hours and is typically completed over the course of an academic year\, while the practicum requires a minimum of 65 supervised instructional sessions completed within 12 months. Prerequisites include completion of the WRS Introductory Course within the last five years and a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Successful completion of both components leads to Wilson Reading SystemÂź Level I Certification and eligibility for the WilsonÂź Dyslexia Practitioner credential. Ineligible for CTLE credit since it leads to a certification. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xGoFnr573LQBU8cE2NrH-6u0Fdd61XYb/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5396395 URL:/event/wilson-reading-system-wrs-for-level-i-online-certification-with-web-based-practicum-cohort-1-presented-by-aimee-gandee-wilson-certified-trainer-830-11am/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260515T172158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T172158Z UID:26023-1790670600-1790692200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Making Groupwork the Norm: Evolved Strategies for Deeper Collaboration - Collaborative Learning in STEM Classes *IN PERSON* facilitated by Philip Dituri\, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Having students to work collaboratively isn’t just something you do with your students in isolated moments – it’s a culture you cultivate over time. In this newly updated and expanded version of the popular Making Groupwork the Norm workshop\, we’ll dive deeper into the classroom structures\, routines\, and mindsets that help collaborative learning thrive in middle and high school classrooms. Whether you’re new to collaborative learning or building on what you learned in the original workshop\, this session offers fresh insights grounded in real classroom practice. You’ll leave with: -A refined set of groupwork norms that boost student independence and peer-to-peer accountability -New strategies for designing tasks that foster true collaboration – not just cooperation -Tools for formative assessment that track individual understanding within group contexts -Clear guidance on managing equity\, voice\, and shared responsibility -Ways to use groupwork as a lever for differentiation and deeper learning We’ll also address persistent myths about groupwork\, explore common implementation challenges\, and share field-tested solutions that work across content areas. Join us to transform groupwork from an occasional structure into a powerful\, everyday practice – and reimagine what students can do when they learn together. BYOD-Bring your own device. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GlEv7ZZa21ohJ_TUjbpgOzxJh2_yKykB/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5394761 URL:/event/making-groupwork-the-norm-evolved-strategies-for-deeper-collaboration-collaborative-learning-in-stem-classes-in-person-facilitated-by-philip-dituri-ph-d-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260506T210937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T210937Z UID:25895-1790757000-1790778600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Deep-Dive into the Desmos Graphing Calculator & Geometry Tool VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Deep-dive into Desmos graphing calculator functionality: -Introducing the free Geometry Tool -Using and creating exploratory tasks in the classroom with the Graphing Calculator and -Geometry Tool -Best practices for Desmos use on the Regents -Best practices for Desmos use on the SAT/ACT -Best practices for Desmos use on AP exams.\nEligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AH2EjWc4KJo5GGgYhYUNKPf8j9KebpP6/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386807 URL:/event/deep-dive-into-the-desmos-graphing-calculator-geometry-tool-virtual-workshop-presented-by-andy-malbouef-830-230pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260529T125311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T125311Z UID:26116-1790757000-1790778600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Reading Comprehension in Early Childhood: Teaching with Text Sets and Themes VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will come together to explore what the science of reading research says about reading comprehension and content knowledge in early childhood. Participants will investigate\, plan and collaborate around text sets\, concept maps\, shared experiences\, explicit and incidental vocabulary word instruction\, visual inferences\, concepts of print\, and how to take a play-based approach to reading comprehension instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kCqFBzHaW6lvJMB2FabHj79ywCa6Soay/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404237 URL:/event/reading-comprehension-in-early-childhood-teaching-with-text-sets-and-themes-virtual-workshop-facilitated-by-dana-brown-830-230pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260513T180059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T180059Z UID:25978-1791275400-1791297000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Supporting Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary: Science‑of‑Reading Strategies That Build Missing Foundational Skills *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades 3-6\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators Upper elementary teachers are increasingly encountering students who still lack essential foundational skills-gaps in phonics\, decoding\, and word recognition that make grade‑level reading feel out of reach. This workshop offers practical\, hands-on guidance grounded in the science of reading to help you support students who are struggling or who never fully mastered early literacy skills. What the workshop focuses on -Strengthening decoding and spelling through explicit\, systematic phonics instruction that meets students where they are -Rebuilding foundational skills for readers who missed earlier instruction or need targeted intervention -Boosting vocabulary knowledge with routines that deepen word meaning\, morphology\, and usage -Integrating phonics\, spelling\, and word study so students can confidently tackle multisyllabic and unfamiliar words Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YOKtYTFZMu6wixR7muo6iZJ1Ui54I1he/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392467 URL:/event/supporting-struggling-readers-in-upper-elementary-science-of-reading-strategies-that-build-missing-foundational-skills-in-person-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-szulc-and-deborah-lins/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260529T132629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T132629Z UID:26118-1791275400-1791297000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS TOOLKIT BRIEF #1 Expanding The Scope of Reading To Include Multilingual Learners VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples\, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations\, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional practices during the second part of the day. Participants will work throughout this day long workshop to link practical classroom resources\, engage in example teaching and learning activities\, and focus on planning and preparation to implement this brief with the following outcomes: -Understand the bilingual brain -List the ontological differences between ELLs\, MLs\, and monolingual English learners\, and how to address these differences in the classroom -How to build background knowledge\, provide visuals\, and leverage cognates -Make connections to home languages -Focus on helping students acquire vocabulary and background knowledge to make meaning when reading. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mw5F-3f1h8FLw9FK7aISOgKzla_kCI1E/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404298 URL:/event/the-science-of-reading-for-multilingual-learners-toolkit-brief-1-expanding-the-scope-of-reading-to-include-multilingual-learners-virtual-workshop-facilitated-by-dana-brown-830-230pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260527T175146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T175146Z UID:26096-1791993600-1793206800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Awe-NSPIRE-ing Math: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Teaching VIRTUAL Three 1-hour sessions facilitated by Jayson Kiang - 4-5pm DESCRIPTION:Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact\, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable\, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to empower your students’ mathematical problem-solving. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNXlx12U7bjWxZml-Gqf5hFopoMe7qaQ/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5399358 URL:/event/awe-nspire-ing-math-5-strategies-to-transform-your-teaching-virtual-three-1-hour-sessions-facilitated-by-jayson-kiang-4-5pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T163000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260506T174211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T174211Z UID:25889-1792076400-1804005000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Desmos VIRTUAL User Group For NEW USERS 6-12 - 4 Sessions - 6 Hrs Total presented by Andy Malbouef - 3:00-4:30pm DESCRIPTION:These virtual meetings will allow newer users of Desmos the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers while being supported by Andy Malbouef for questions relating to “how do I do this”. Questions surrounding Desmos use in the classroom (calculators\, exploratory tasks\, or activities) can be answered with a new user perspective in mind. Classroom strategies for engagement and student conceptualization can be explored. This group will meet four times during the school year: October 15\, November 16\, January 6\, and March 2 (all from 3:00 – 4:30 PM). There is an option TO REGISTER for additional sessions in the spring if desired. Join us to increase your comfort level with Desmos. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SBKwLW0vkQrPx6_4zaLmjdbPS_6hTrzg/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386330 URL:/event/desmos-virtual-user-group-for-new-users-6-12-4-sessions-6-hrs-total-presented-by-andy-malbouef-300-430pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T181500 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260506T175019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T175019Z UID:25891-1792082700-1804011300@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Desmos VIRTUAL User Group For ADVANCED USERS 6-12 - 4 Sessions - 6 Hrs Total presented by Andy Malbouef - 4:45-6:15pm DESCRIPTION:DESMOS ADVANCED USERS GRADES 6-12 4:45-6:15PM These virtual meetings will allow advanced users of Desmos the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers while being supported by Andy Malbouef for questions relating to “how do I do this”. Questions surrounding Desmos use in the classroom (calculators\, exploratory tasks\, or activities) can be answered with an advanced user perspective in mind. Classroom strategies for engagement and student conceptualization can be explored. For those wishing to learn about computation layer (like student feedback and auto-correcting) for Desmos Activities\, this is the place to do it. This group will meet four times during the school year: October 15\, November 16\, January 6\, and March 2 (all from 4:45 – 6:15 PM). There is an option TO REGISTER for additional sessions in the spring if desired. Join us to level up your skills with Desmos.\nEligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SBKwLW0vkQrPx6_4zaLmjdbPS_6hTrzg/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386371 URL:/event/desmos-virtual-user-group-for-advanced-users-6-12-4-sessions-6-hrs-total-presented-by-andy-malbouef-445-615pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260506T213734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T213734Z UID:25897-1792139400-1792161000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Engaging Students with Desmos Activities VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Getting started with free Desmos activities -Teacher facilitation and strategies running activities -Editing existing activities to meet your own needs -Building custom activities from scratch -Creating: card sorts\, Polypads\, and marbleslides -Introducing teachers to Computation Layer (Correct checks; student feedback; formatting and colors for notes and feedback) -Advanced Computation Layer (Hidden components; connecting tables/graphs; Match my Graph concepts; motion for graphs)\nEligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NmgkjdpAw5eNzGzOjtpb6GcKHwUGRR7e/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5386812 URL:/event/engaging-students-with-desmos-activities-virtual-workshop-presented-by-andy-malbouef-830-230pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260513T190253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T190253Z UID:25980-1792139400-1792161000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Leading for Literacy: Strengthening K-6 Instruction Through the Science of Reading HYBRID Workshop facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: School administrators and literacy coaches This workshop equips K-6 leaders and literacy coaches to champion science‑of‑reading-aligned instruction through a clear understanding of research\, instructional shifts\, and coherent systems that strengthen early literacy. -Revisit the research base behind the science of reading and the major instructional shifts for K-6 classrooms. -Use NYS Literacy Brief 7: Leading for Literacy to anchor leadership moves\, systems thinking\, and coherence across schools. -Connect strong K-6 literacy systems to the district’s Portrait of a Graduate\, emphasizing foundational reading skills that support long‑term competencies. -Analyze unit plans and lessons to identify high‑leverage practices\, surface gaps\, and practice giving clear\, supportive\, evidence‑aligned feedback. -Strengthen a shared vision of effective literacy instruction across administrators and coaches\, aligning observation\, coaching\, and professional learning. -Engage in interactive discussion\, video analysis\, and use of practical observation tools to recognize strong literacy instruction and guide teachers in improving reading outcomes schoolwide. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D8LvPHaoaL8SigX1Hoq9Cmc8LuOoEcWL/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392658 URL:/event/leading-for-literacy-strengthening-k-6-instruction-through-the-science-of-reading-hybrid-workshop-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-szulc-and-deborah-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260515T161551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T161551Z UID:26021-1792485000-1792506600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Preparing for NYS Portrait of a Graduate Financial Literacy Component: Wealth\, Risk\, and Investing VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Philip Dituri\, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Get ready to meet New York State’s new Portrait of a Graduate expectations for Personal Finance Education. When taught well\, personal finance is relevant to students’ lives and research shows that students find it interesting\, recognize its importance\, and are naturally motivated to engage with it. This workshop will help you harness that motivation while building your own confidence and capacity to teach these essential topics. Rather than skimming all five state-identified areas\, we’ll take a deep dive into two of the most foundational components of the new standards: -Saving and Investing: Examining how setting money aside and understanding long-term planning support financial well-being. -Risk Management: Understanding that risk is a part of life and exploring strategies to manage it\, including the role of insurance. Together\, we’ll unpack the core concepts\, essential understandings\, and best instructional practices for each area. You’ll experience student-ready activities that illuminate the financial theory and mathematics underlying these ideas\, and you’ll leave with materials and strategies you can implement immediately in your classroom or community setting. This workshop is designed for all educators-math teachers\, non-math teachers\, and anyone looking to strengthen financial literacy instruction. You’ll walk away with ready-to-use activities\, a clear understanding of related standards\, and the tools to empower your students in their academic\, personal\, and future financial lives. No prior financial background required-just curiosity\, commitment\, and a desire to help students thrive. Come join us and discover what meaningful\, engaging financial education can look like in your school! Must have reliable and stable internet connection. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18QRrmGymKGO0zKX2gSEAkj_uW8oN6jMV/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5394597 URL:/event/preparing-for-nys-portrait-of-a-graduate-financial-literacy-component-wealth-risk-and-investing-virtual-workshop-facilitated-by-philip-dituri-ph-d-830-230pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260519T192137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T192137Z UID:26052-1792485000-1792506600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Function Based Thinking *IN PERSON* facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Function-based thinking (FBT) is a proactive\, systematic approach for teachers to understand why a student misbehaves-typically to get or avoid something-and to select interventions that match that function\, rather than just reacting to the behavior’s appearance. It empowers educators to address minor\, persistent behaviors before they require complex\, intensive assessments such as FBA/BIP\, focusing on changing the environment to teach better social-emotional skills. Participants will be able to describe challenging behaviors\, understand the behavior pathway and use it to determine the function of behaviors\, and understand and engage with the function-based thinking process to prevent or extinguish unwanted behaviors. They will be able to 1) Operationally define challenging behaviors 2) Understand the behavior pathway and use it to determine the function of behaviors 3) Understand and engage with the FBT process to prevent\, redirect\, reduce and/or extinguish challenging behaviors. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hq8rSoomsa6HGxAjQoi0oDvhjLOQXhwh/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5397632 URL:/event/function-based-thinking-in-person-facilitated-by-michelle-levy-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260514T184306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T184306Z UID:26013-1792571400-1792593000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Elevating Middle-Grade Writers: Conquering the NYS ELA Writing Demands for Grades 5-8 *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: administrators\, literacy coaches\, reading teachers\, grades 5-8 ENL\, general and special education teachers whose students are reading approximately on these levels. As students transition into the middle grades\, the writing demands of the NYS ELA exam require a tremendous amount of executive function\, organization\, and reading stamina. Join us for an intensive seminar designed to help Grades 5-8 educators navigate the complex expectations of both the 2-credit short responses and the rigorous 4-credit extended-response essays. This workshop will provide a deep dive into the 4-credit constructed-response rubric\, highlighting the distinct essay expectations for grades 6-8\, which include the need for stylistically sophisticated language\, varied transitions\, and precise control of academic conventions. -Close reading of test passages will be modeled\, and a variety of bookmarks for helping students scaffold texts in a style that is brain-friendly to them will be shared. -The short-response format will be highlighted using the Writing Revolution paragraph structure and the ‘Prove It’ argumentative structure to reinforce short-response mastery. Even at advanced grades\, students must efficiently provide a clear inference and two pieces of text-based evidence without losing focus or rambling -We will focus heavily on writing from sources\, specifically how to teach students to analyze and synthesize information to answer prompts across two paired texts. Appropriate transitions to set up quotes\, introduce texts\, begin paragraphs and provide additional evidence will be investigated. -You will learn how to coach students to critically read complex prompts\, mark key details\, and mentally rehearse their plans before they even begin drafting their essays.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FIrVVVYP8Ii0AohxhJrWBIJyZcicTrGp/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393754 URL:/event/elevating-middle-grade-writers-conquering-the-nys-ela-writing-demands-for-grades-5-8-in-person-facilitated-by-deborah-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260529T133527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T133527Z UID:26120-1792571400-1792593000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:SELF-SELECTED READING IN A SCIENCE OF READING CLASSROOM VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Students need real reasons to read\, and reading more improves reading. We will learn more about “Read-All-the-Words” texts versus “Read-in-Other-Ways” texts and how to divide Self-Selected Reading time to provide opportunities for students to read in these different ways. Participants will learn how to use small group instruction during Self-Selected Reading time to teach readers how to use partner reading and audio books to read challenging texts (“Read-in-Other Ways” texts). Participants will also create collections of content-specific texts for their classroom libraries that extend social studies and science topics. Key takeaways: -How to reorganize the classroom library to display text sets; -Create an anchor chart for Self-Selected Reading that includes Reread Read Aloud; -Reread Small Group Book; -Reread Decodable Readers; -Read with a Partner; -Read from the Classroom Library; -Develop personalized text sets with students based on favorite authors\, topics\, etc. to support reading challenging text. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AtvehEcx-rlK7J-n-Yk2zMjzpHcXRg2U/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404318 URL:/event/self-selected-reading-in-a-science-of-reading-classroom-virtual-workshop-facilitated-by-dana-brown-830-230pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260515T173648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T173648Z UID:26025-1792657800-1792679400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Stepping Back So Students Can Step Up: Designing Student-Centered Discovery-Driven STEM Lessons *IN PERSON* facilitated by Philip Dituri\, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:What if your students were doing more of the thinking than you are? In this hands-on workshop\, we’ll explore how to redesign your STEM classroom so that students are active participants in their own learning\, not passive recipients of yours. Discovery-based\, student-centered instruction is about doing the work before students walk through the door so the magic can happen once they do. The payoff: when students have the structures and agency to drive their own learning\, you’re not adding to your workload – you’re reducing it. Less reteaching. More engagement. Less carrying the cognitive load for the entire room. We’ll dig into how your warm-up and exit ticket can become engines for student discovery\, why letting students wrestle with content before mastering it is a feature rather than a flaw\, and how thin slicing and scaffolding let you guide students forward without giving the learning away. In this workshop\, you will: -Explore classroom structures that support discovery-based learning -Learn how to use warm-ups and exit tickets to promote student inquiry -Develop your approach to scaffolding and thin slicing -Walk away with an enhanced or reimagined lesson of your own Come prepared: Bring a lesson or topic you want to make more student-centered. You’ll leave with something better than you arrived with. BYOD-Bring your own device. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LhgDi8uLAdgLz5id3dao86-aUka43Jj/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5394786 URL:/event/stepping-back-so-students-can-step-up-designing-student-centered-discovery-driven-stem-lessons-in-person-facilitated-by-philip-dituri-ph-d-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T113000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260529T134524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T134524Z UID:26122-1793003400-1793014200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Writing with Linguistically Diverse Learners VIRTUAL Three-hour session facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:-Understand the key similarities and differences between a child’s home language and English (e.g. phonology\, grammar\, vocabulary) and leverage the use of cognates to bridge language gaps and enhance language acquisition -Encourage home language discussions with same language peers to support building context knowledge -Allow students to write in their home language when appropriate and provide authentic writing (e.g. writing about personal experiences) and publishing opportunities Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uelsCmiKCvpBeX0imTQJSOODdvpRpAbS/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404340 URL:/event/writing-with-linguistically-diverse-learners-virtual-three-hour-session-facilitated-by-dana-brown-830-1130am/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260514T180107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T180107Z UID:26009-1793176200-1793197800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Mastering the NYS ELA Writing Demands: Strategies for Grades 3-5 *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: administrators\, literacy coaches\, reading teachers\, grades 3-5 ENL\, general and special education teachers whose students are reading approximately on these levels. Equip your 3rd\, 4th\, and 5th-grade students with the tools they need to confidently tackle the writing portions of the NYS ELA assessment! This dynamic seminar is specifically tailored to the foundational writing tasks young learners face\, focusing on how to successfully navigate both 2-credit short responses and the 4-credit extended responses introduced in grades 4 and 5. The Writing Revolution paragraph scaffolding will be utilized\, and several models for compare and contrast essays will be presented. -Participants will explore highly effective\, brain-friendly strategies to simplify test writing. We will unpack exactly what the 2-credit constructed-response rubric demands: a valid inference-like making a claim from their head-supported by two concrete details directly from the text. You will learn how to teach students the “get in\, and get out!” method: writing short and sweet complete sentences without wasting time restating the question\, using transitions\, or over-explaining evidence. -We will also share proven formulas for tackling tricky “how” and “why” questions\, training students to purposefully use words like “by” and “because” to frame their thoughts\, and sort details and inferences within a game format. -Furthermore\, for upper elementary teachers\, we will delve into the expectations of 4-credit extended-response questions\, showing you how to guide students in communicating a clear\, coherent analysis of the texts. Graphic organizers for the compare and contrast essay will be explored. -Simultaneously\, third grade teachers will work on continued grade-appropriate practice activities with short response questions in a small group. Third grade teachers will also work on synthesizing how to elaborate on kernel sentences into short response format.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZuxF8K5Vnb0OqgNxiZIRLcP3C3kOtr36/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393617 URL:/event/mastering-the-nys-ela-writing-demands-strategies-for-grades-3-5-in-person-facilitated-by-deborah-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T103000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260520T135651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T135651Z UID:26058-1793264400-1804156200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Responding to Challenging Student Behaviors: A Learning Community Four 1-1/2 hour VIRTUAL sessions facilitated by Michelle Levy - 9-10:30am DESCRIPTION:Audience: teachers\, administrators\, support staff and clinicians Through collaborative discussion\, this four-session series explores underlying factors of student behavior\, applies function-based thinking to develop effective interventions\, and examines instructional strategies that support diverse learners. Each session builds on the last\, allowing for reflection\, adjustment based on district needs\, and practical application in classrooms. Session 1: Thursday\, October 29\, 2026 Understanding Factors influencing Challenging Student Behavior. Discussion will focus on developing awareness of environmental external factors as well as internal child factors that serve as triggers for challenging behavior Session 2: Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 Function Based Thinking: Discussion will focus on the use of a systematic approach known as the Behavior Chain to analyze the triggers and the purposes behind the use of challenging behavior and subsequently develop responses and interventions. This approach will empower classroom staff to begin the process of developing interventions on their own in a timely manner while helping clinicians develop effective and compliant FBA/BIP documents Session 3: Wednesday\, January 27\, 2027 Adapting Instruction to Address Behavior: Discussion will focus on the relationship between instructional practices as a trigger for problematic student behavior. Instructional strategies will be shared to make learning more accessible for struggling students. Session 4: Thursday\, March 4\, 2027 Reflection: Discussion will focus on knowledge gained during previous sessions and classroom implementation successes and challenges. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yyu-VhGL3qcOHmfGzxsv0ejt4Ll6caF_/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5398080 URL:/event/responding-to-challenging-student-behaviors-a-learning-community-four-1-1-2-hour-virtual-sessions-facilitated-by-michelle-levy-9-1030am/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260519T190757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T190757Z UID:26050-1794817800-1794828600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction *IN PERSON* facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is the core of special education\, defined under IDEA as adapting content\, methodology\, or delivery to address a student’s unique\, disability-related needs. It ensures access to the general curriculum and progress toward IEP goals\, focusing on specialized\, evidence-based strategies tailored to individual learning requirements. Participants will be able to 1) develop introductory knowledge of specially designed instruction (SDI); 2) Identify ethical & legal reasons for the use of SDI; 3) Be able to define SDI & its purpose 4) Understand the relationships between SDI & other instructional strategies 5) Be able to describe SDI & its core elements 6) Differentiate between accommodations & modifications 7) Practice selecting appropriate SDI based upon student needs & characteristics Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cY5V9VkRFyqa7AMlv7YYPdxOxNVQ8EAs/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5397588 URL:/event/specially-designed-instruction-in-person-facilitated-by-michelle-levy-830-1130am/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T113000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260529T135634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T135634Z UID:26124-1794904200-1794915000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Writing with Students with Disabilities VIRTUAL Three-hour session facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-11:30am DESCRIPTION:-Provide explicit instruction\, consistent demonstrations and descriptions\, and intentionally scaffold the steps or processes needed to understand writing concepts -Reduce scaffolds as the student models skills independently and fluently -Design\, provide\, and assess the effectiveness of specially-designed instruction to provide students with disabilities with access to participate and progress in the general education curriculum -Facilitate capacity building and effective implementation of evidence-based learning practices that meet the needs of students with disabilities -Ensure students with disabilities are being given the accommodations and supports needed to ensure success in writing\, including assistive technology Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z55YqHCrcMWY-S8JmiDYSvIrlt959oPM/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404356 URL:/event/writing-with-students-with-disabilities-virtual-three-hour-session-facilitated-by-dana-brown-830-1130am/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260513T194736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T194736Z UID:25982-1794904200-1794925800@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Small Groups\, Big Growth: Science‑Aligned Instruction for K-2 Readers *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: K-2 Classroom teachers\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators Early readers deserve instruction that is clear\, intentional\, and rooted in what we know works. This high‑impact session brings the Science of Reading to life for K-2 classrooms\, spotlighting the small‑group practices that build strong\, confident beginning readers. You’ll explore explicit\, assessment‑driven routines that strengthen phonemic awareness\, phonics knowledge\, and early application in connected text-right where young learners need it most. We’ll dig into practical ways to integrate decodable texts with your phonemic awareness and phonics programs so instruction feels seamless\, supportive\, and aligned with research. You’ll also receive a set of gradual‑release small‑group lesson plans designed specifically for early readers. You’ll walk away with: -Research‑aligned small‑group structures tailored to K-2 -Routines that build foundational skills with clarity and purpose -Strategies for using decodables to reinforce transfer into reading -Ready‑to‑use tools that make small‑group time powerful and productive You’ll leave energized\, equipped\, and ready to elevate your K-2 small‑group instruction with the Science of Reading at the center. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WtmT0-8yKrFl9X7kpQ_h_iUi6uGUbWFv/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration; https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392794 URL:/event/small-groups-big-growth-science-aligned-instruction-for-k-2-readers-in-person-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-szulc-and-deborah-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260529T140737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T140737Z UID:26126-1794990600-1795012200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS TOOLKIT BRIEF #2 Teaching Reading in Multilingual Classrooms: Moving Beyond A Deficit Perspective VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples\, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations\, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional practices during the second part of the day. Participants will work throughout this day long workshop to link practical classroom resources\, engage in example teaching and learning activities\, and focus on planning and preparation to implement this brief with the following outcomes: -How to build upon early exposure to language\, songs and stories in the home -Understand the concept of dynamic assessments and how to use family input to better understand a student’s true capabilities -Build family partnerships by gathering insights about language use\, literacy practices and daily life to affirm student identities and experiences -Use home languages to promote equity engagement and academic achievement for all Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BJ_AfrqDJkt6euV4v5UDTyblzuAA9NVu/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404382 URL:/event/the-science-of-reading-for-multilingual-learners-toolkit-brief-2-teaching-reading-in-multilingual-classrooms-moving-beyond-a-deficit-perspective-virtual-workshop-facilitated-by-dana-brown-830-23/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260514T161349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T161349Z UID:26002-1795163400-1795185000@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Tuck Test Prep into Your Best Literacy Practices Across the School Year *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: administrators\, literacy coaches\, reading teachers\, grades 3-8 ENL\, general and special education teachers Are you looking to seamlessly integrate test preparation into your daily curriculum without sacrificing authentic literacy instruction? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help Grades 3-8 educators maximize the performance of their students in reading and on the NYS ELA exams. This seminar will provide you with for organizing and implementing ELA test preparation seamlessly into your narrative\, argument\, and informational reading and writing units. We will move beyond rote practice across the year\, instead treating the state test as a “transfer genre” so you can reteach transferable strategies already embedded within your reading and writing programs. Join us for a hands-on day tailoring vocabulary study\, close reading\, multi-media activities and writing strategies designed to meet the NYS ELA expectations later in the school year. Tap the profuse resources yielded from brain-friendly strategies such as: -embedding academic language and analytical question stems across the year that help maximize the performance of your students on the NYS ELA. -incorporating multisensory activities to help your strugglers synthesize nonfiction text features with informational text passages that resemble test passages but match your existing units. -teaching from academic word lists taken from the NYS ELA. -using instructional charts that work well across a variety of units to bolster the academic language of the ELA. -scaffolding metacognitive strategies for tackling short texts. -teaching paragraph and essay structures that foster good writing while accessing the writing structures of the NYS ELA.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pYv8iMs0nhmo_TNdZ3lllC3oDs0Zto0E/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5393407 URL:/event/tuck-test-prep-into-your-best-literacy-practices-across-the-school-year-in-person-facilitated-by-deborah-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260513T201135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T201135Z UID:25986-1796113800-1796135400@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Plateau: Science-Based Fluency Strategies for the Classroom *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades 1-6\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators Are your students “stuck in the middle of the bridge”-able to decode but lacking the automaticity needed to truly comprehend and enjoy what they read? This full-day\, interactive workshop equips educators with a comprehensive Science of Reading-aligned toolbox designed specifically for the needs of developing readers. We’ll redefine fluency as the integration of accuracy\, appropriate rate\, and prosody-the essential gateway to deep comprehension. Participants will: -Implement the “Read Like Us” protocol -Apply scaffolding techniques in small group instruction to provide all students access to complex\, grade-level text. -Design and curate text sets that promote wide reading and develop academic vocabulary. -Use ORF and WCPM data to make informed instructional decisions\, targeting appropriate fluency benchmarks rather than speed alone. The afternoon session focuses on maximizing the impact of small group instruction. Participants will practice delivering immediate\, targeted feedback and using strategies such as listening passage previews to support students with challenging texts. By shifting from finding the “perfect level” to designing the right scaffold\, educators can ensure every student reaches the doorway to comprehension. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BEC1LchIJyeIyXJ7je9eiy6VDD_pqLWo/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392830 URL:/event/beyond-the-plateau-science-based-fluency-strategies-for-the-classroom-in-person-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-szulc-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260519T193613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T193613Z UID:26054-1796718600-1796740200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Alternatives to Suspension *IN PERSON* facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:This course is intended to help administrators and staff understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-tern negative effects on students’ academic\, social-emotional\, and mental health wellness. There are alternative approaches to discipline that lead to improved student outcomes. Effective alternatives to suspension focuses on restorative practices\, behavioral interventions\, and social-emotional learning\, keeping students in school while addressing the root causes of behavior. Participants will: 1) Understand the purpose (why\, when and how) of using alternatives to suspension 2) Gain knowledge of the recent research on school suspensions 3) Learn how a systemic change to the approach to discipline and problem behavior can affect school climate and learning 4) Learn practical\, replicable ideas to use as effective and proactive alternatives to suspension. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xmp9yMqIpQd-dluMZdyvc72RuDQ-seB1/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5397684 URL:/event/alternatives-to-suspension-in-person-facilitated-by-michelle-levy-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260529T142617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T142617Z UID:26128-1796718600-1796740200@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:USING DECODABLE BOOKS FOR SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Our ultimate goal is to create confident\, independent readers. To do this we will connect what we know about using leveled text with a phonics-lens. We will use our decodable readers to connect phonics and vocabulary within a small group instructional model\, and see how these instructional materials can help us to do deeper comprehension work. Key takeaways: Procedure for using decodable readers in Paired Reading for school and home practice. Use sentence structure activities to develop oral language skills for the purpose of being able to read challenging texts. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12fcVKirqHMi0a5izKpInsjiqlmIekWzj/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5404408 URL:/event/using-decodable-books-for-small-group-instruction-virtual-workshop-facilitated-by-dana-brown-830-230pm/ LOCATION:Virtual Conference CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T143000 DTSTAMP:20260530T164426 CREATED:20260513T203906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T205910Z UID:25988-1796805000-1796826600@www.wsboces.org SUMMARY:Integrating Literacy Across Your Entire School Day *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Audience: Classroom teachers grades K-6\, reading teachers\, literacy coaches\, ELL teachers and administrators What if literacy instruction didn’t compete with Science\, Social Studies\, and Math-but made learning in every subject stronger? This engaging\, practical workshop is designed for K-6 educators who want to help students read\, think\, and write with purpose across the school day. Literacy doesn’t stop at the ELA block-it’s the foundation that allows students to access complex texts\, build knowledge\, and communicate their thinking in every content area. Participants will leave with classroom-ready strategies that support the shift from learning to read to reading to learn. Together\, we’ll explore research-aligned practices that help students deepen comprehension\, expand vocabulary\, and make meaning from rich informational texts-without adding more to your plate. What You’ll Learn and Experience: Strengthening Language Comprehension Across Subjects Building Knowledge with Purposeful Text Sets Making Close Reading Meaningful Teaching Writing as a Thinking Tool This workshop blends research\, real classroom examples\, and hands-on practice-so you leave ready to implement immediately. If you’re looking to strengthen comprehension and writing without sacrificing content\, this session is for you. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays\, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.\nFlyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jehuNpVUbnEshnaDK1yfu_0FYBvRMjuu/view?usp=sharing\nRegistration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392869 URL:/event/content-area-literacy-integrating-literacy-across-your-entire-school-day-in-person-facilitated-by-lauren-kolbeck-szulc-and-deborah-linscott-feinstein-830-230pm/ LOCATION:JEA Alternative School\, 31 Lee Ave\, Wheatley Heights\, NY\, 11798-1837\, United States CATEGORIES:Instructional Support Services Full Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR