Upcoming Professional Learning Events
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The Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy: Orton Gillingham Educator Training
Offered through the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy, Classroom Educator Training introduces participants to the fundamental elements of an Orton-Gillingham based approach characterized by explicit teaching of foundational literacy skills. The course includes an introduction to phonology and basic phonics, and focuses on instruction to promote fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and an understanding of the structure of the language. The content includes information on dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, strategies for multisensory instruction, using assessment results for small/large group lessons, and planning an Orton-Gillingham lesson. The scientifically based methodology is explicit, interactive, diagnostic, multisensory, and integrated. The course is designed for general and special-education teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and speech and reading specialists, and is recommended for instructional assistants and tutors.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of course completion from the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practioners and Educators. Attendance at all sessions is required. Materials will be included. A Zoom link will be provided prior to the start of the course.
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The Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy: Orton Gillingham Educator Training
Offered through the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy, Classroom Educator Training introduces participants to the fundamental elements of an Orton-Gillingham based approach characterized by explicit teaching of foundational literacy skills. The course includes an introduction to phonology and basic phonics, and focuses on instruction to promote fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and an understanding of the structure of the language. The content includes information on dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, strategies for multisensory instruction, using assessment results for small/large group lessons, and planning an Orton-Gillingham lesson. The scientifically based methodology is explicit, interactive, diagnostic, multisensory, and integrated. The course is designed for general and special-education teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and speech and reading specialists, and is recommended for instructional assistants and tutors.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of course completion from the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practioners and Educators. Attendance at all sessions is required. Materials will be included. A Zoom link will be provided prior to the start of the course.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
SLS Council Meeting
The School Library System Council is responsible for developing and approving the Plan of Service; is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Plan of Service; recommends for approval the annual budget prior to submission to the District Superintendent for his signature; and supports the activities of the School Library System, through service on a committee.
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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.
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via Zoom
Building Leadership Capacity - Initial Training for Evaluators of Teachers
This course provides the foundational training for supervisors who will be observing teachers and/or serving as Lead Evaluators. The structure of this workshop assists individuals in developing a functional understanding of APPR components and guidelines, while focusing on evidence-based observation. Participants will engage in a calibration activity and examine their own personal biases in order to promote equity in the process. This course addresses New York State's nine requirements for lead evaluator training and can be used as evidence for certification as Lead Evaluators, Peer Evaluators, and Independent Evaluators.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Culturally Responsiveness & Equity in Health Education PE/HE CONS
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via Zoom
Building Leadership Capacity - Initial Training for Evaluators of Teachers
This course provides the foundational training for supervisors who will be observing teachers and/or serving as Lead Evaluators. The structure of this workshop assists individuals in developing a functional understanding of APPR components and guidelines, while focusing on evidence-based observation. Participants will engage in a calibration activity and examine their own personal biases in order to promote equity in the process. This course addresses New York State's nine requirements for lead evaluator training and can be used as evidence for certification as Lead Evaluators, Peer Evaluators, and Independent Evaluators.
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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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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Digging Deeper into the NGLS Writing Standards for Narrative Writing (Grades 3-5)
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 textsCenter for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support -
SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Physical Education PLCs & Leadership PE/HE CONSORTIUM
Instructor: Dr. Robert Schmidlein
Physical Educators Teacher Leaders are essential to help a department grow and learn as professionals.
This workshop will focus on models of leadership to drive physical education department leaders to become more than just a sounding board. The participants will engage in a variety of activities that include:
• Curriculum round tables
• Protocols for presenting
• Protocols for discussions
• 21st-century decision-making guidance for improved leadership
The Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) will help guide mastery learning and grading, to accomplish a school-wide approach. Participants will develop PLCs to pilot lessons, assessments, and grading to improve instruction at their site by working with people across the county.
The morning portion of the program will focus on:
• Norms of collaboration
• What is a PLC
• How to become a mastery learning teacher and how does that lead to grades
By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clear mentorship approach, a group of similar-minded cohort participants to help facilitate growth, and a clear vision for where their department will go.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Curricular Mapping the New PE Standards PE/HE CONSORTIUM
Instructor: Dr. Robert Schmidlein
Often teachers have lessons, assessments, and maps that are outdated and underused. The goal of this workshop is to map standards (psychomotor, cognitive, and affective) in a meaningful way to meet the needs of our changing student population. ELL, Autism, and at-risk youth will be addressed as well as traditional monocultural physical education settings.
By the conclusion of the workshop, teachers will have tangible products to use for the current school year. The created maps will align with proficiency scales that are standard-based and drive both assessment and instruction.
Free to members of the 2023-2024 Section One PE/HE Consortium
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via Zoom
PD Short: Promoting Positive Student Behaviors in the Classrooms
Supporting students in exhibiting positive behaviors is an important role of the classroom teacher. During this session, participants will explore strategies for managing and responding to challenging student behaviors, while building effective, culturally responsive relationships to promote student and teacher success.
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via Zoom
Building Leadership Capacity - Initial Training for Evaluators of Teachers
This course provides the foundational training for supervisors who will be observing teachers and/or serving as Lead Evaluators. The structure of this workshop assists individuals in developing a functional understanding of APPR components and guidelines, while focusing on evidence-based observation. Participants will engage in a calibration activity and examine their own personal biases in order to promote equity in the process. This course addresses New York State's nine requirements for lead evaluator training and can be used as evidence for certification as Lead Evaluators, Peer Evaluators, and Independent Evaluators.
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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.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
REPEAT SESSION NYSED Literacy Briefs: A deeper dive into pedagogy and practice 5-12
In support of NYS Literacy Initiative and following up on the release of the NYSED PK-12 Literacy Briefs on January 10th, participants will have the opportunity to take a more focused look and deeper dive into the 7 Literacy briefs, with a focus on putting pedagogy into practice specific to the Science of Reading. Participants will engage in strengthening their core knowledge base within each of the briefs, while collaborating with colleagues across the region.
We are encouraging schools to send either teams or small groups to engage in this work.
There is no requirement to have attended the initial brief session to participate in this one!
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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 -
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.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
REPEAT SESSION NYSED Literacy Briefs: A deeper dive into pedagogy and practice PK-6
In support of NYS Literacy Initiative and following up on the release of the NYSED PK-12 Literacy Briefs on January 10th, participants will have the opportunity to take a more focused look and deeper dive into the 7 Literacy briefs, with a focus on putting pedagogy into practice specific to the Science of Reading. Participants will engage in strengthening their core knowledge base within each of the briefs, while collaborating with colleagues across the region.
We are encouraging schools to send eith
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Restorative Practices Training for Students in Temporary Housing Program
Facilitator: Lori DeCarlo of Restorative Edge Consulting
Please note that this training is limited to personnel who work with McKinney-Vento students and are approved to attend by SWBOCES's Students in Temporary Housing Program. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to attend, please contact Adam Weinstock (aweinstock@swboces.org).
Lori will lead this interactive series to provide training to school leaders and program staff in the use of restorative practices designed to respond to the needs of youth affected by homelessness, trauma, loss, and other complex emotional challenges.
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via Zoom
SLS Elementary School Librarians Forum
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.
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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!
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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.
