Upcoming Professional Learning Events
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via Zoom
Managing Behavior in Physical Education, Goal Setting, and Placement Decision Making Related to Physical Education PE/HE CONSORTIUM
Register through My Learning Plan here.
This presentation will start with understanding the current behaviors that teachers are seeing and some approaches to minimizing the negative behaviors and increasing the positive behaviors. We will discuss goal setting as it is reflected in the units taught throughout the year. We will take a look at the placements of these students to see if this may be an issue that contributes to the negative behaviors. If we have time we will review the 12 Myths and Facts about teaching students with disabilities in physical education.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial Certification Training
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Managing aggressive and violent behavior has become an essential skill relevant to all school personnel. Staff members need safe, effective behavior management training designed to maintain the care, welfare, safety and security of all involved in a crisis. Teachers and support staff will explore a range of "risk behaviors" and practice appropriate de-escalation strategies to address these behaviors while maintaining the best possible professional attitude. You must attend both days. In addition, we are asking that individuals attend in pairs or trios so that they can perform the physical interventions with a partner. All participants must complete the physical interventions in order to receive certification.
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SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial Certification Training
Register through My Learning Plan here.
Managing aggressive and violent behavior has become an essential skill relevant to all school personnel. Staff members need safe, effective behavior management training designed to maintain the care, welfare, safety and security of all involved in a crisis. Teachers and support staff will explore a range of "risk behaviors" and practice appropriate de-escalation strategies to address these behaviors while maintaining the best possible professional attitude. You must attend both days. In addition, we are asking that individuals attend in pairs or trios so that they can perform the physical interventions with a partner. All participants must complete the physical interventions in order to receive certification.
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Zoom
SLS OPALS Features and Enhancements
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via Zoom
Leading Leaders: Using Principal Evaluation as a Tool for Growth (3 of 4)
Register through My Learning Plan here.
Effective leadership is critical to transforming districts, schools, and student outcomes, and the district leaders who supervise and evaluate principals play an essential role in that process. Participation in this learning session will prepare you to engage with, and implement the professional standards and guidelines (PSEL and ISLLC) for evaluation in a manner that best supports the growth and development of our schools' principals.
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via Zoom
SLS Elementary School Librarians Forum
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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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via Zoom
Reducing Weight Stigma in Schools PE/HE CONSORTIUM
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This session will focus on reducing weight stigma and bias by debunking some common social ideals and providing resources and next steps for creating inclusive curricula and spaces where all students feel welcome and affirmed. Participants will explore how weight-based bias occurs in schools, issues with diet culture ideals, and how common social conversations can affect the perceptions of students. Resources and lessons will be provided
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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.
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Via Zoom
SLS Follett Features and Enhancements
The Southern Westchester BOCES School Library System will host a virtual Follett User Group meeting via Zoom. Join fellow librarians at this local User Group meeting with our partners from Follett to learn how to get the most out of your library software. Attend this FREE User Group meeting to gain valuable insight on the latest features and updates and have your questions answered.
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via Zoom
SLS Mandarin Features and Enhancements
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The Southern Westchester BOCES School Library System will host a virtual Mandarin User Group meeting via Zoom. Users learn how to get the most out of library software and learn more about new features of Mandarin and Oasis. Meet us virtually to attend this FREE User Group meeting to have your questions answered by Art Graham, Mandarin VP. You will gain valuable insight on all the latest features and upgrades.
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via Zoom
Leading Leaders: Using Principal Evaluation as a Tool for Growth (4 of 4)
Register through My Learning Plan Here
Effective leadership is critical to transforming districts, schools, and student outcomes, and the district leaders who supervise and evaluate principals play an essential role in that process. Participation in this learning session will prepare you to engage with, and implement the professional standards and guidelines (PSEL and ISLLC) for evaluation in a manner that best supports the growth and development of our schools' principals.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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.
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
What is a PD Short?
PD Shorts are concise and targeted professional learning opportunities showcasing practices you can use with your students immediately. During synchronous 60-minute sessions, you will learn from an expert and collaborate with colleagues. Expect to engage with new content, while experiencing innovative online pedagogy and tools. CTLE credits available.
