Upcoming Professional Learning Events
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via Zoom
The Science of Reading: Pedagogy into Practice Book Club
Instructor: Dr. Hope Weinberg
In an effort to school ourselves, we need to engage in deep learning about the body of research known as the Science of Reading. (The Reading League, 2022)
Together, let's explore how to make small changes that have a big impact on our students. In the book 7 Mighty Moves: Research-backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success By: Lindsay Kemeny, we will explore seven ways K-3 teachers can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction with strategies connected to the Science of Reading.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
SLS: Get the Scoop: Best new books, graphic novels and diverse reads! Elementary Focus
Talking about great books with friends and colleagues! Join us as we talk about some of our favorite titles published over the last year, books that represent the diverse needs of our learners, and graphic novels and manga to excite readers.
Alicia Abdul and Stacey Rattner will be joining us to present a professional learning session on new and must-have books. They will be sharing:
Diverse titles focused on student representation
New titles that are must-haves
Favorite books to share with students and facultyAlicia Abdul is a school librarian at Albany High School. She blogs, presents nationally, and volunteers for the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association award and selection committees including: Great Graphic Novels for Teens, William C. Morris Award Committee, Best Fiction for Young Adults, chaired the 2022 Excellence in Nonfiction Award, and is a current member of the 2024 Alex Award Committee.
Stacey Rattner is a school librarian at Castleton Elementary School. She is the co-creator of Author Fan Face-Off with Steven Sheinkin. She is wildly creative and energetic and is often chosen as the librarian to host book birthday events to celebrate new titles being published. Stacey has developed long lasting relationships with award-winning authors and has the inside scoop on what's coming next.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
SLS: Get the Scoop: Best new books, graphic novels and diverse reads! SECONDARY SCHOOL Focus
Talking about great books with friends and colleagues! Join us as we talk about some of our favorite titles published over the last year, books that represent the diverse needs of our learners, and graphic novels and manga to excite readers.
Alicia Abdul and Stacey Rattner will be joining us to present a professional learning session on new and must-have books. They will be sharing:
Graphic novels and manga that enhance your school library collection
Diverse titles focused on student representation
New titles that are must-haves
Favorite books to share with students and facultyAlicia Abdul is a school librarian at Albany High School. She blogs, presents nationally, and volunteers for the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association award and selection committees including: Great Graphic Novels for Teens, William C. Morris Award Committee, Best Fiction for Young Adults, chaired the 2022 Excellence in Nonfiction Award, and is a current member of the 2024 Alex Award Committee.
Stacey Rattner is a school librarian at Castleton Elementary School. She is the co-creator of Author Fan Face-Off with Steven Sheinken. She is wildly creative and energetic and is often chosen as the librarian to host book birthday events to celebrate new titles being published. Stacey has developed long lasting relationships with award-winning authors and has the inside scoop on what's coming next.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
PE/HE CONSORTIUM - Empowering Young Women and Girls through Health Educations
Instructor: Jessica Rosa
Women's health is the catalyst to women empowerment. Women empowerment will elevate an individual's lifestyle, prevention, and safety. Topics focus on health promotion to educate, elevate and empower the journey of social, emotional, mental and physical well-being. Units and objectives are guided by National Health Education Standards.
Learning Objectives:
Educators will be able to enhance their knowledge and comprehension regarding women and health topics
Educators will be able to gain women's health resources and services that can be an aid for students, families, and classroom teaching
Educators will be able to transfer health skills based activities into their classroom for positive and meaningful engagementCenter for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
via Zoom
PD Short: Fostering Engagement & Independence with Making Thinking Visible (MTV)
Making Thinking Visible (MTV) catalyzes High Impact Practices recommended across content areas, per the NYS Literacy Briefs and Advanced Literacy instruction. Visible thinking routines can support engagement and learning, helping illuminate the content and process of thinking, while supporting entry points for all students. Come learn about the why, what, and how of MTV to determine what you can bring back to your school tomorrow - and beyond.
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via Zoom
Secondary Literacy Study Group: Bringing NYSED's Literacy Initiative and SOR into Practice
Instructor: Dr. Hope Weinberg
Between NYSED launching its Literacy Initiative and publishing seven Literacy Briefs in January and ongoing attention to the Science of Reading and meeting students' academic needs, this study group will provide a recurring opportunity to convene with colleagues to collaborate around leading for literacy and the systemic and classroom-based practices that will support all students' literacy development. As schools and districts pursue similar aims and navigate similar obstacles, space for reflecting on and sharing practices and navigating challenges can serveas a forum for mutual support.
We welcome teams of teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, reading specialists, department chairs, and all for whom literacy instruction is integral to join us as leaders of literacy.Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
SLS Annual Joint Conference: Connecting communities: promoting success for all students
Register through My Learning Plan here
School Libraries provide environments in which collaboration, innovation, and creative problem solving thrive. This conference looks at the role school libraries can and do play in advancing success for all students by leveraging collaborative relationships with faculty, families and caregivers, and community partners. Gain skills, ideas, and support for building and sustaining collaboration and coordination between the library media program, classrooms, and the community.
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via Zoom
The Science of Reading: Pedagogy into Practice Book Club
Instructor: Dr. Hope Weinberg
In an effort to school ourselves, we need to engage in deep learning about the body of research known as the Science of Reading. (The Reading League, 2022)
Together, let's explore how to make small changes that have a big impact on our students. In the book 7 Mighty Moves: Research-backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success By: Lindsay Kemeny, we will explore seven ways K-3 teachers can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction with strategies connected to the Science of Reading.
Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
via Zoom
Elementary Literacy Study Group: Bringing NYSED's Literacy Initiative and SOR into Practice
Between NYSED launching its Literacy Initiative and publishing seven Literacy Briefs in January and ongoing attention to the Science of Reading and meeting students' academic needs, this study group will provide a recurring opportunity to convene with colleagues to collaborate around leading for literacy and the systemic and classroom-based practices that will support all students' literacy development. As schools and districts pursue similar aims and navigate similar obstacles, space for reflecting on and sharing practices and navigating challenges can serveas a forum for mutual support.
We welcome teams of teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, reading specialists, department chairs, and all for whom literacy instruction is integral to join us as leaders of literacy.
Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
DEI Leaders Network
Enrollment is currently full
Click here for more information and to be placed on the waiting list
Why join the DEI Leaders' Network? DEI work can be rewarding but also isolating and challenging. We believe in the power of collaboration, where people come together to share, learn, grapple, and grow in creating welcoming, affirming, and rigorous learning opportunities for all. Our Network serves as a community of practice with the intent of realizing the promise of developing equitable and inclusive educational journeys for all.
What will you learn?
- Promising practices in leading for DEI. Strategies for persisting in the face of challenges.
- Ideas for leveraging personal, professional, and personal-professional experiences to build and action strategies, resources, policies, and plans that advance DEI goals.
- Approaches to implementing the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, which highlights the importance of "incorporating an equity and inclusion lens in every facet of our work.
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via Zoom
Secondary Literacy Study Group: Bringing NYSED's Literacy Initiative and SOR into Practice
Instructor: Dr. Hope Weinberg
Between NYSED launching its Literacy Initiative and publishing seven Literacy Briefs in January and ongoing attention to the Science of Reading and meeting students' academic needs, this study group will provide a recurring opportunity to convene with colleagues to collaborate around leading for literacy and the systemic and classroom-based practices that will support all students' literacy development. As schools and districts pursue similar aims and navigate similar obstacles, space for reflecting on and sharing practices and navigating challenges can serveas a forum for mutual support.
We welcome teams of teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, reading specialists, department chairs, and all for whom literacy instruction is integral to join us as leaders of literacy.Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Advancing Reading Engagement & Comprehension in Middle & High School Classrooms (Aligned to NYS Literacy Briefs)
Instructor: Adam Weinstock
While students are often expected to comprehend texts in their middle and high school classes, even students who can name every word may not be reading actively or making sense of the texts they're given.
How do we support students' engagement with text and reading comprehension across content areas in secondary classrooms, in alignment with the Science of Reading?
This session will share and engage participants in strategies that help students think more deeply both about how and what they read, from think-alouds and metacognitive reflection to visible thinking routines and protocols for activating reading strategies.Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Administrator Series: Elementary-Level Science Investigations
Register through My Learning Plan here.
Administrators and district-level science facilitators/coordinators will become familiar with all required Elementary-level Investigations, including set-up needs, troubleshooting, evaluation, and FAQs.
Participants in this workshop, through hands-on practice, will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to help facilitate the implementation of the Investigations in their schools. Exploring first through the student lens, participants will become familiar with the four Investigations: Cloud in a Bottle, What's in the Bag, Light it Up, and Circle of Life. Next, we will review all Teacher Materials, Rubrics, Student Directions, Student Answer Packets, and supplemental resources. And finally, we will address all aspects of the student tasks, including troubleshooting. Participants will explore the Investigation Rubrics connecting the student learning to Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), Crosscutting Concepts(CCC), and Science & Engineering Practices (SEP) - three dimensional learning.Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
via Zoom
SLS Elementary School Librarians Forum
Register through My Learning Plan here
Join your fellow elementary school librarians in the Southern Westchester Region to discuss issues that impact your teaching, library program, and school community. Librarians are encouraged to submit topics of interest as we co-create our monthly agenda together. For questions regarding this activity, please contact aprice-gordon@swboces.org.
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via Zoom
SLS Secondary School Librarians Forum
Register through My Learning Plan here
Join your fellow secondary school librarians in the Southern Westchester Region to discuss issues that impact your teaching, library, and school community. Librarians are encouraged to submit topics of interest as we co-create our monthly agenda together
Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
via Zoom
The Science of Reading: Pedagogy into Practice Book Club
Instructor: Dr. Hope Weinberg
In an effort to school ourselves, we need to engage in deep learning about the body of research known as the Science of Reading. (The Reading League, 2022)
Together, let's explore how to make small changes that have a big impact on our students. In the book 7 Mighty Moves: Research-backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success By: Lindsay Kemeny, we will explore seven ways K-3 teachers can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction with strategies connected to the Science of Reading.
Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
SLS Communication Coordinators Meeting
Register through My Learning Plan here
Quarterly meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are informed on topics such as New York State Education Department updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues with the expectation that it is shared with other school librarians in district.
Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Culturally Responsiveness & Equity in Health Education PE/HE CONS
Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Digging Deeper into the NGLS Writing Standards for Narrative Writing (Grades K-2)
Instructor: Sarah Cordova
Would you like to deepen writing instruction for your students, while ensuring you are crafting lessons aligned with the NGLS? Join Sarah Cordova, National Literacy Consultant, to explore the ins and outs of the Narrative Writing Text Type NGLS writing standards, including:
- The difference between text types and genres
- How to vary the narrative genres and strategies across grades
- The power and purpose of mentor texts
During the session, you will have time to work with colleagues browsing new mentor texts, to develop specific mini lessons that can be incorporated into your writing instruction immediately.Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
DEI Leaders Network
Enrollment is currently full
Click here for more information and to be placed on the waiting list
Why join the DEI Leaders' Network? DEI work can be rewarding but also isolating and challenging. We believe in the power of collaboration, where people come together to share, learn, grapple, and grow in creating welcoming, affirming, and rigorous learning opportunities for all. Our Network serves as a community of practice with the intent of realizing the promise of developing equitable and inclusive educational journeys for all.
What will you learn?
- Promising practices in leading for DEI. Strategies for persisting in the face of challenges.
- Ideas for leveraging personal, professional, and personal-professional experiences to build and action strategies, resources, policies, and plans that advance DEI goals.
- Approaches to implementing the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, which highlights the importance of "incorporating an equity and inclusion lens in every facet of our work.
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Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
The 5th Annual DEI Summer Institute - July 15-18th
The Center for Professional Learning & Curriculum Support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summer Institute provides educators, administrators, and community leaders from 32 component districts in our region with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to create inclusive environments. Institute attendees will receive practical strategies for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into educational practices. The learning opportunities encourage dialogue and collaboration among educators and community stakeholders, empowering participants to enact meaningful change within their districts and communities.
Become a Speaker!
Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment dedicated to fostering inclusive practices and empowering voices! You're invited to share your expertise and insights by submitting a proposal to lead one or more sessions during this event.
To submit a proposal, complete the RFP here.
Proposals are due by April 15th, 2024. Upon acceptance, notifications will be sent out by May 1st, 2024.
Join us as we shape the narrative of diversity, equity, and inclusion together!
Ways to Learn with Us
Whether you learn with us on-site at the Center, in your district, or virtually, our programs are led by the Center’s core team and an extended team of educators from the region, consultants, professors from higher education, and industry partners.We invite you to explore the many ways we can partner with you, your school, and/or your districts on your learning journey.
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Request Selections from Our Pre-Recorded Webinars Library
- World Languages for Performance Design Online! Facilitated by Jennifer Eddy
- Speech Language Pathology: Creating IEP-Driven and Motivating Teletherapy: Facilitated by Dorothy Leone
- Virtual Learning in Elementary Schools: Planning for Teaching and Learning for our Young Students Facilitated by Tracy Tyler
- Supporting Students with Disabilities for Teaching Assistants and Aides Facilitated by Hollis Dannaham
- Prioritizing Standards to Ensure High-Quality Learning Experiences Facilitated by Tracy Tyler and Special Guest Larry Ainsworth
- Online Learning for Languages: Strategies and Practices to Support Communication Facilitated by Jennifer Eddy
- Translation of Practice for IFC Review and Discussion of School Library Annual Report Facilitated by Melissa Jacobs
- SLS Joint Mini Conference Keynote Presentation: Distance Doesn't Mean Distant Facilitated by Jessamyn West
- Master Scheduling Solutions: A Webinar with Elliot Merenbloom
- A Path Toward Healing and Transformation: Social Emotional Learning and Racial Equity Facilitated by Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments (TRLE) Grant
The Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant was developed to support educators in creating innovative practices to respond to and address the challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis. New York State was one of 11 states awarded funds under this grant competition. Southern Westchester BOCES, in partnership with LHRIC, Rockland BOCES, and Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES applied for funding through the Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant with the plan to provide educators professional learning opportunities to support in implementing high-quality and effective practices in remote/hybrid teaching and learning in order to lead to success for all students.
Click here to learn more about the TRLE Grant.