Professional development catalog final

Supporting 21st Century Learning Professional Services Catalog 2013-2014 CC

ELA Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

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Math Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

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Social Studies Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

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Science Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

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Assessments/Scoring

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School Library System

GTL

Great Teachers and Leaders

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Data Inquiry

CIS

Continuous Improvement of Schools

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State Regulations, Health, Safety & Violence Prevention

YLL

Year Long Learning

Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Professional Development & Curriculum Support

Training, support and onsite consulting for educators in the New York State learning standards and assessments

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ELA Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

MCC

Math Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

SSCC

Social Studies Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

SCC

Science Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

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Assessments/Scoring

SLS

School Library System

GTL

Great Teachers and Leaders

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Data Inquiry

CIS

Continuous Improvement of Schools

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State Regulations, Health, Safety & Violence Prevention

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Year Long Learning

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Table of Contents

• Shelley Harwayne Leads Instructional Leaders: Instructional Leadership in the Literacy Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 • Learning to Navigate Complex Texts through Non-Fiction Author Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 • Twin Texts: Informational Poetry and Prose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 • What’s the Pattern Here? Observation & Assessment in K-2 Aligned with the Common Core Standards . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Section 1: Common Core Learning Standards and Assessments • •

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English Language Arts All Students Learning: How Do We Get There? . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Digging Deep: Building Comprehension of Rigorous and Complex Text for All Students, How Do All Students Read Complex On - Grade Level Text? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Improving Reading, One Step at a Time: Using Reading Conferences to Increase Struggling Students’ Accuracy, Fluency and Comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 New NYS ELA Writing Rubrics and Common Core Assessments Grades 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 PK-2/Literacy Shifts 3 & 4: Staircase of Complexity and Text-Based Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 3-5 ELA/Literacy Shifts 3 & 4: Staircase of Complexity and Text-Based Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 ELA Common Core Lesson/Unit Evaluation and Revision . . . . . . .8 ELA Common Core Learning Standards and Unit Planning . . . . . .9 ELA/Literacy Shift 6: Academic Vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 The Close Read: A Vehicle for ALL STUDENTS to Read Complex Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 K-2 ELA/Literacy Instructional Strategies to Meet the Shifts in the Common Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Helping Students Meet Success with the ELA Common Core Learning Standards: Effective Strategies for the 6-12 Classroom . . . . . . . .11 Blazing a Trail for Powerful Writing One Student at a Time . . . . .12 Interactive Writing: Building Phonological Awareness and Phonics Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Shift with Shelley! Early Literacy Instruction for Beginning Readers and Writers Aligned with the Common Core . . . . . . . .13 Leveled Literacy Intervention: Initial Training Course Aligned with RTI & Common Core Standards, Kindergarten – Grade 2 . . . . .14 K-6 Teachers! Shift with Shelley Harwayne: New Ways with Non-Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Leveled Literacy Intervention: Early Literacy Support Aligned with RTI and Common Core Standards Kindergarten – Grade 2 . . . .15 The ABC’s of I Can Read: Aligned with Common Core Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 3-5 ELA/Literacy Instructional Strategies to Meet the Shifts in the Common Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 K-6 Teachers Shift with Shelley Harwayne: Addressing Common Core Concerns in Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 3-6 Teachers Shift with Shelley Harwayne: Weaving Newspaper Study into Elementary Reading Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Math • Exploring the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Practices and Progression Grades K-4 or 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 • New NYS Math Rubrics, Scoring Policies and Common Core Assessments Grades 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 • Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 • Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 • Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 • Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 • Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 • Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 • Story of Ratios New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 • Story of Ratios New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 • Story of Ratios New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 • Understanding the Common Core Learning Standards: Focus on Problem Solving with Tape Diagrams K-2, Grades 3-5 or Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 • Place Value: Meeting Success with the Math Common Core Learning Standards, Grades 1-3 or Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . .26 • Fractions: Meeting Success with the Math Common Core Learning Standards Focus, Grades 3 & 4 and Grades 5 & 6 . . . . . . . . .26 Social Studies • Grades 6-12 Social Studies Teachers: Transition to the Core Implementation of the Common Core Learning Standards in the Social Studies Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Science • Designing Science Curricula to Meet the Common Core, 2013-2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 • Increasing Effectiveness: Using Inquiry to Address Student Misconceptions in Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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• Using the NYSED Next Generation Science Engineering Practices to Design Science Laboratories/Hands-On Learning Experiences, 2013-2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Creating Safe and Positive Learning Environments • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Administrators Overview: An Evidence-Based Approach to Positive School Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 • Positive Proactive Behavioral Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 • Leadership Skills for Non-Instructional Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . .45 • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Two-Day Certification Training . . .46 • School-Wide PBIS Team Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Key Points Refresher Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 • Managing Classroom Behaviors to Promote Learning, Grades 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®: Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 • Motivating and Managing Hard to Reach, Uninterested and Disruptive Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 • The Power Words: Communication Tools for Classroom Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 • Creating Collaborative Environments at Public Meetings . . . . . . .49 • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Applied Physical Recertification Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 • The Adolescent Brain and High Risk Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Assessments • Supporting Quality Assessment/Scoring Design . . . . . . . . . . . .31 • NYS ELA Assessment, Grades 3-8 Scoring Leader Training SWBOCES Scoring Leader Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 • New York State Mathematics Assessment, Grades 3-8 Scoring Leader Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Section 2: School Library System • School Library System Council Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 • Elementary and Secondary Networking Meetings . . . . . . . . . . .33 • “SEARCH” for Success Database Management Service . . . . . . .33 • SWBOCES SLS Book Review Center (BRC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 • SWBOCES Digital Library Service and Advisory Board Meeting Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 • Library Coaches Program: Building Capacity for the Common Core Learning Standards through the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Section 3: Great Teachers and Leaders • Curriculum Council Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 • Improving Inter-rater Reliability in Classroom Observation Using the Danielson Framework for Teaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 • Lead Evaluator Training Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 • Training to Lead: Understanding the Framework of the Danielson Teaching Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 • Understanding and Using the Framework for Teaching . . . . . . . .38 • Implementing the MPPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 • Principal Evaluator Training Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 • Understanding the Multi-dimensional Principal Performance Rubric (MPPR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Supporting English Language Learners • Increasing Academic Proficiency for English Learners: The SIOP® Model for Grades K-6 or Grades 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 • Developing Academic Language and Literacy Skills in English Language Learners: Advanced SIOP® Training for Grades K-12 . .51 Section 6: State Regulations, Health, Safety & Violence Prevention • Child Abuse: Identification and Reporting Procedures-Fulfilling the State Mandate for Child Abuse Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 • New York State Education Department Mandate: Training in Autism Spectrum Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 • Violence Prevention Certification – Project SAVE . . . . . . . . . . . .53 • Advanced Leadership Skills for Highly Effective Head Custodians and Maintenance Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Section 4: Data Inquiry • Data Inquiry Team Training Coaching Model Dates . . . . . . . . . .41 Section 5: Continuous Improvement of Schools Response to Intervention (RTI) • Closing the Achievement Gap with Quality Academic Interventions for Grades K-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 • Gaining the Instructional Edge in Grades 3-12: How to Find & Fix Academic Skill Deficits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 • RTI/Common Core Featured Speaker Dr. Kay Stahl – What is Exemplary Research-based Instruction? . . . . . . . . . . . .43 • Using Data to Make the Best Classroom Decisions: Collecting, Analyzing and Planning for Student Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 • Catching Up to the Standards: How to Define, Set and Chart "Ambitious But Realistic" Student Academic Goals . . . . . . . . . . .44

Section 7: Year Long Learning • Section One Physical Education and Health Education Professional Development Consortium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 • On-Site Support Aligned with Common Core Standards in Early Literacy - Kindergarten-Grade 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 • Reading Recovery: Southern Westchester BOCES and NYU Steinhardt School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 • Presenter Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-58

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ELA Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

ALL Students Learning: How Do We Get There?

The Common Core Learning Standards for ELA challenge teachers to “ensure that all students are college and career ready in literacy no later than the end of high school.” In this one-day learning opportunity, participants will identify the beliefs and practices that have, in the past, prevented all students from achieving this goal, then learn specific steps that can be taken to transform any elementary classroom into a true Common Core community for all students. Participants will leave with a deep understanding of why inclusive practices are essential for achievement of the ELA standards for all students, the principles of Universal Design for Learning and practical advice on how to make it happen.

Materials: Bring ELA Common Core Standards for your grade level and if you have it, “Guiding Readers and Writers,” by Fountas and Pinnell.

Dates: June 25, 2013 or August 22, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For June workshop: June 18, 2013; For August workshop: Aug.15, 2013 Audience: Pre-K – Grade 6 classroom, special education, AIS and ELA teachers. Building teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: JoAnn Byrne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org Digging Deep: Building Comprehension of Rigorous and Complex Text for All Students, How Do ALL Students Read Complex, On Grade Level Text?

The Common Core Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy require that all students be able to read, comprehend and write about rigorous and complex texts. In this one-day learning opportunity, participants will apply a backward design model to the ELA Common Core Learning Standards for their grade level. Participants will create a curricular framework that scaffolds reading and writing instruction to meet this goal for all students by the end of a school year. Participants will leave with a full-year plan that can be implemented beginning with the first day of school. Discussion will include backward design and New York State ELA testing, with an emphasis on the Common Core Learning Standards for ELA. Materials: Bring Common Core Learning Standards for ELA and ELA curriculum for your grade level.

Dates: June 26, 2013 or August 29, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For June workshop: June 19, 2013; For August workshop: Aug. 22, 2013 Audience: Pre-K – Grade 8 classroom, special education, AIS and ELA teachers. Co-Teaching teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: JoAnn Byrne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org 5

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Improving Reading, One Step at a Time: Using Reading Conferences to Increase Struggling Students’ Accuracy, Fluency and Comprehension Reading/running records are a teacher’s most valuable tool for improving students’ reading, but they can be time and labor intensive to administer, and are rarely used to their maximum potential. In this one-day learning opportunity, participants will learn how to fully utilize and analyze reading records to diagnose reading difficulties and poor reading habits, and then learn what to do about it! Participants will create plans and teaching points to increase struggling students’ reading levels one step at a time.

Emphasis will be on individual student conferences, planning for instruction, and how to keep informed, organized records.

Materials: Bring students’ end-of-year running (or reading) records, ELA Common Core Standards for your grade level, and, if you have it, “The Continuum of Literacy Learning.”

Dates: June 27, 2013 or August 27, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For June workshop: June 20, 2013 For August workshop: Aug. 20, 2013 Audience: Pre-K – Grade 8 classroom, special education, AIS, and ELA teachers. Co-Teaching teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenters: JoAnn Byrne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org New NYS ELA Writing Rubrics and Common Core Assessments Grades 3 & 8 This workshop will give participants the experience of reviewing the new writing rubrics and sample questions in the context of the Instructional Shifts. Participants will also have an opportunity to design Close Reading and Writing Activities parallel to the NYS 3 – 8 Assessments. Note: This is not Scorer Leader Training Dates: Please choose one of the following dates: July 16, 2013, or Sept. 24, 2013, or Jan. 7, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program, lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For July workshop: July 8, 2013 For September workshop: Sept. 17, 2013 For January workshop: Dec. 20, 2013 Audience: K – 12 teachers and administrators. District teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Lou Cordi Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org

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PK-2/Literacy Shifts 3 & 4: Staircase of Complexity and Text-Based Answers How do K-2 teachers “ensure students are engaged in more complex texts” as demanded by Shift 3? What do “rigorous conversations” look and sound like at the primary level? During this day-long workshop, K-2 classroom and support teachers will collaborate about ways to use their own resources to develop learning materials that help to maintain the joy of learning while providing authentic speaking, listening, reading and writing experiences. These opportunities will help students engage deeply with texts and with each other.

Materials: ELA/Literacy Common Core Learning Standards, ELA/Literacy Common Core, stories, magazines and articles used for read-aloud and literacy instruction.

Dates: Choose one of the following dates: July 17, 2013, or Oct. 16, 2013, or Nov. 20, 2013, or Jan. 22, 2014, or March 18, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For July workshop: July 10, 2013 For October workshop: Oct. 9, 2013 For November workshop: Nov. 20, 2013 For January workshop: Jan. 15, 2013 For March workshop: March 11, 2014 Audience: PK-2 classroom teachers, special educators, reading teachers, AIS teachers, ELL teachers and administrators.

District/building/co-teaching teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Sheila Bertoni Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org 7

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3-5 ELA/Literacy Shifts 3 & 4: Staircase of Complexity and Text-Based Answers How do Grade 3-5 teachers “ensure (that ALL) students are engaged in more complex texts” as demanded by Shift 3? What do “rigorous conversations” look and sound like at the intermediate level? During this full-day workshop, Grade 3-5 classroom and support teachers will collaborate about ways to use their own resources to develop learning materials which help to maintain the joy of learning while providing authentic speaking, listening, reading and writing experiences. These opportunities will help students engage deeply with texts and with each other.

Materials: Participants should bring their copy of the ELA/ Literacy Common Core Learning Standards, stories, magazines and articles used for read-aloud and literacy instruction.

Dates: Choose one of the following dates: July 18, 2013, or Oct. 17, 2013, or Nov. 21, 2013, or Jan. 23, 2014 or March 20, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For July workshop: July 11, 2013; For October workshop: Oct. 10, 2013; For November workshop: Nov. 14, 2013; For January workshop: Jan. 16, 2014; For March workshop: March 13, 2014 Audience: Grade3-5 classroom teachers, special educators, reading teachers AIS teachers, ELL teachers, and administrators.

District/building/co-teaching teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Sheila Bertoni Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org ELA Common Core Lesson/Unit Evaluation and Revision Using the Tri-State Quality Review Rubric and a review process, teachers will evaluate the quality of lessons and units intended to address the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) for ELA/Literacy. Developed by educational leaders in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, participants will evaluate and/or re-design current lessons and units.

Materials: Participants should bring their copy of the ELA/Literacy Common Core Learning Standards and lesson(s) or unit(s) to evaluate and revise along with any books or materials they may need to create/revise units.

Dates: Please choose one of the following set of dates: July 23, 2013 and July 24, 2013 or Oct. 15, 2013 and Oct. 16, 2013 or Feb. 4, 2014 and Feb. 5, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30am – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For July workshop: July 16, 2013 For October workshop: Oct. 8, 2013 For February workshop: Jan. 28, 2013 Audience: Grade 6-12 classroom teachers, administrators, AIS teachers, special educators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $330 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $430 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $560 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Lou Cordi Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org 8

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ELA Common Core Learning Standards and Unit Planning Using the backward design model, participants will design a unit of instruction using the ELA/Literacy Common Core Learning Standards. This practical hands-on workshop will include time to apply the concepts to ensure that participants leave with a unit in progress. This workshop will help teachers prepare a unit that aligns to the CCLS. Materials: Participants should bring their copy of the ELA/Literacy Common Core Learning Standards and materials they need to create a unit plan. Districts are encouraged to consider sending two or more teachers who can plan together.

Dates: Please choose one of the following set of dates: Aug. 6, 2013 and Aug. 7, 2013, or Nov. 18, 2013 and Nov. 19, 2013, or March 4, 2014 and March 5, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30am – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For August workshop: July 31, 2013 For November workshop: Nov. 12, 2013 For March workshop: Feb. 25, 2014 Audience: Suitable for all classroom teachers who will be using K-12 Common Core Learning Standards and Appendix A English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $330 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $430 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $560 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Lou Cordi Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org ELA/Literacy Shift 6: Academic Vocabulary How can teachers work with vocabulary in ways that help students “to use and access words that show up in everyday text and that may be slightly out of reach”? Using the foci identified in Shift 6, teachers will learn how to teach vocabulary in a manner that increases its utility and retention.

Dates: Aug. 20, 2013 or Nov. 19, 2013 or Jan. 14, 2014 or March 21, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For August workshop: Aug. 13, 2013 For November workshop: Nov. 12, 2013 For January workshop: Jan. 7, 2014 For March workshop: March 14, 2014 Audience: Grade K-6 classroom teachers, special educators, reading teachers, AIS Teachers and Administrators.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Sheila Bertoni Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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The Close Read: A Vehicle for ALL STUDENTS to Read Complex Text Participants will: • Review Common Core Learning Standards and NYS expectations for ALL students and discover the power of the close read as a vehicle to help meet all six shifts demanded by the Common Core.

• Define the close read and analyze a state exemplar.

• Experience a close read from the student perspective.

• Determine how to choose an appropriate text for a close read.

• Develop understandings of Evidence Based Questions and how to craft them.

• Investigate ways to support ALL learners prior to and during a close read so that ALL students can meet with success in reading on-grade level complex text.

Outcomes: Participants will build their understanding of the term “close read” and discover how to create one. Each participant will begin crafting a ‘close read literacy task’ for his/her subject area to meet the rigor and expectations of the Common Core Learning Standards.

Materials: Participants should bring a selection of possible texts that they could use to craft a close read. These texts should align to the rigor of the grade level Common Core Learning Standards in which they work. For primary grades, you could use a complete text, such as a guided reading book. For intermediate grades and higher, we recommend that you bring a text that does not exceed 2-3 pages, such as a short article or document. No matter the grade level, the text should be a critical part of your curriculum.

Dates: Aug. 21, 2013 or Oct. 2, 2013 or Jan. 13, 2014 or Feb. 12, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For August workshop: Aug. 14, 2013 For October workshop: Sept. 25, 2013 For January workshop: Jan. 6, 2014 For February workshop: Feb. 5, 2014 Audience: Grade Pre-K-12 classroom teachers, special educators, reading teachers, AIS teachers and administrators.

District/building/co-teaching teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Sheila Bertoni Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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K-2 ELA/Literacy Instructional Strategies to Meet the Shifts in the Common Core • Participants will look at the ELA CCLS through the six shifts that need to be made in instruction.

• Participants will focus on instructional strategies to help students meet success in ELA. • This is a two-day workshop with opportunities for teachers to build instructional materials for use in the classroom and for turnkey training.

Materials: Participants should bring their copy of the ELA/Literacy Common Core Learning Standards and materials used for read-alouds, reading and content area instruction.

Dates: Aug. 28, 2013 and Feb. 11, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Aug. 15, 2013 and Feb. 4, 2014 Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, special educators, reading teachers AIS teachers, and administrators.

District/building/co-teaching teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $330 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $430 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $560 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Sheila Bertoni Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org Helping Students Meet Success with the ELA Common Core Learning Standards – Effective Strategies for the 6 – 12 Classroom • Participants will look at the ELA CCLS through the six shifts that need to be made in instruction • Participants will focus on instructional strategies to help students meet success in ELA • This is a two-day workshop with opportunities for teachers to build instructional materials for use in the classroom and for turnkey training.

Materials: Participants should bring their copy of the ELA/Literacy Common Core Learning Standards and materials used for reading and content area instruction.

Dates: Choose one of the following sets of dates: Aug. 27, 2013 and Aug. 28, 2013 or Dec.10, 2013 and Dec. 11, 2013 or April 9, 2014 and April 10, 2014.

Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For August workshop: August 13, 2013 For December workshop: Dec. 3, 2013 For April workshop: April 2, 2014 Audience: Grade 6-12 classroom teachers and administrators. District teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $330 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $430 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $560 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Lou Cordi Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org

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Blazing a Trail for Powerful Writing One Student at a Time Are your students having difficulty improving their writing? Are you confused about how to meet the Common Core Learning Standards for Writing? In this one-day learning opportunity, participants will investigate the ways in which mentor texts, author study, writer’s notebooks and authentic tasks support the Common Core Learning Standards for writing. Participants will also learn how to choose, record and revisit teaching points to move each child forward. Discussion will incorporate the work of Ralph Fletcher, Jean Craighead George, Jan Brett, and Kelly Gallagher. This workshop will transform the way you teach writing, and give you the tools necessary to make writing the best part of your students’ day.

Materials: Please bring Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, a few books by your favorite children’s author, (especially a picture book), samples of student work and a copy of the writing rubric you currently use.

Date: Aug. 28, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Aug. 21, 2013 Audience: Pre-K – Grade 8 classroom, special education, AIS, and ELA teachers Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: JoAnn Byrne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org Interactive Writing: Building Phonological Awareness and Phonics Skills - Meeting the Common Core Learning Standards In this course, participants will use the book, “Interactive Writing” by Andrea McCarrier, Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell, as its foundation. Teachers in primary grades will learn how to use interactive writing as a powerful vehicle to teach concepts and conventions of print, the sounds in words and how the sounds connect with letters for beginning writers. Participants will learn about interactive writing, see it demonstrated, apply it in their classrooms and share student artifacts from that application.

Interactive writing is an expertly orchestrated event in which the teacher guides the learning around the writing experience to demonstrate early reading strategies and how words work. The teacher is able to guide the writing process and provide pacing, assistance and instruction where needed. Interactive writing offers a powerful supplement to other writing experiences for primary children.

Materials: Please bring a copy of the ELA/Literacy Common Core Learning Standards Dates: Aug. 29, 2013 or Sept.17, 2013 and Oct.10, 2013 and Oct. 29, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Aug. 22, 2013 Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, special educators, reading teachers, AIS teachers, ESL teachers and administrators.

District/building/co-teaching teams are strongly encouraged to attend Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $495 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $645 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $840 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Plus $32 for required text: “Interactive Writing” by Andrea McCarrier Presenter: Sheila Bertoni Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext. 130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org 12

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Shift with Shelley! Early Literacy Instruction for Beginning Readers and Writers Aligned with the Common Core In this day devoted to early childhood literacy, Shelley Harwayne will offer a thorough and practical exploration of how our youngest students become readers and writers. With her eye always on meaningful literacy experiences, Shelley will highlight the importance of the following elements: The richness of poetry and song; the careful selection of literature; phonemic awareness; the role writing plays in learning to read; effective everyday assessment tools; word study development of a sight vocabulary; creation of original emergent reading material; language play, classroom management and record-keeping systems, differentiation of instruction in reading/writing workshops; read-alouds that really teach and the invitation to read and write for many reasons.

Dates: Oct. 4, 2013 or Oct. 18, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For Oct. 4 workshop: Sept. 27; For Oct. 18 workshop: Oct. 11 Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, special educators, reading teachers, AIS and ESL teachers and administrators.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $336 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Shelley Harwayne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org Leveled Literacy Intervention: Initial Training Course Aligned with RTI and Common Core Standards Kindergarten – Grade 2 • This professional development opportunity is designed to introduce participants to the supplementary early literacy intervention system, Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI).

• LLI provides teachers with the tools needed to deliver powerful daily lessons to small groups of struggling readers • This training will instruct teachers in how to use LLI as well as problem solve around students’ needs • Participants will receive three full days of initial training and three half-day sessions throughout the school year • Initial training will also include two on-site visits as part of the half-day sessions • LLI is a supplementary intervention program working within the tiers of Response to Intervention Dates: Full day sessions: Oct. 10, 2013, Oct. 24, 2013 and Nov. 14, 2013 Half-day sessions: Dec. 13, 2013, Feb. 7, 2014 and April 25, 2014 Time: Full day sessions: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Half-day sessions: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 3, 2013 Audience: Grade K-2 literacy, classroom and intervention teachers and administrators. District teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $3,500 per participant for CoSer 555 members $4,200 per non-member participants Plus the cost of materials estimated at $2,500 Presenter: Mary Ellen Cull Contact: Anna Marie Brancucci, 914-345-8500, ext.125; email: abrancucci@swboces.org

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K-6 Teachers Shift with Shelley Harwayne: New Ways with Non-Fiction In this course of study, Shelley Harwayne will explore ways to invigorate daily reading and writing work while simultaneously meeting students’ diverse needs, addressing district expectations and honoring the essentials of the Common Core State Standards. Throughout, she will honor the wise words of Thomas Newkirk, who said, “When we stop experimenting, we stop living as teachers.” She will introduce innovative writing challenges, ones that are age-appropriate and can be accomplished in manageable units of time. In addition, Shelley will highlight the importance of teachers inventing their own non-fiction writing challenges and will provide suggestions and criteria for doing so. She will even offer advice for turning some classroom rituals into non-fiction writing assignments.

Finally, Shelley will examine the importance of including short, non-fiction texts during guided reading work with all students. She will discuss the choice of texts as well as those instructional techniques that enable students to read deeply. This day-long learning event will help teachers support their students’ efforts and growth.

Dates: Oct. 11, 2013 or Oct. 25, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For October 11 workshop: Oct. 4, 2013; For October 25 workshop: Oct. 18, 2013.

Audience: K-6 classroom teachers, special educators, and ESL teachers and administrators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Shelly Harwayne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org

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Leveled Literacy Intervention – Early Literacy Support Aligned with RTI and Common Core StandardsKindergarten – Grade 2 • This service is intended to ensure quality implementation of Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) through regional professional development sessions as well as on-site support.

• Participants include previously trained LLI teachers and will further develop understandings of what is needed for powerful, daily, small-group instruction.

• Initial training is a pre-requisite to this level of support.

• Three regional professional development sessions.

• A minimum of one on-site visit.

Dates: Fall session: Oct. 18, 2013, Nov. 1, 2013 and Dec. 6, 2013 Spring session: Jan. 17, 2014, March 21, 2014 and May 2, 2014 On-site visit scheduled throughout the semester.

Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program, lunch on your own Registration Deadline: For fall session: Oct. 11, 2013 For spring session: Jan. 10, 2014 Audience: Grade K-2 literacy, special educators, classroom and intervention teachers and administrators.

District teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $2,000 per participant for CoSer 555 members $2,400 per participant for non-member participants Presenter: Mary Ellen Cull Contact: Anna Marie Brancucci, 914-345-8500, ext.125; email: abrancucci@swboces.org The ABC’s of I Can Read: Aligned with Common Core Standards This workshop is an opportunity for Kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers to learn how to identify reading behaviors and monitor student progress over time. This interactive program will explore current theory and practice regarding how children best learn to read. Participants will: • Develop key components of observing early reading and writing behaviors • Explore the roles of letter work, word work and concepts about print in learning how to read • Learn about the decision making process involved in selecting books for these young learners Dates: Fall Session: Oct. 28, 2013, Nov. 18, 2013 and Dec. 9, 2013 or Spring Session: Feb. 28, 2014, March 14, 2014 and March 28, 2014 Times: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For Fall session: Oct. 21, 2013 For Spring session: Feb. 24, 2014 Audience: Kindergarten and Grade 1 classroom and literacy teachers, special educators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $495 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members); $645 per participant for Component Network Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members); $840 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Mary Ellen Cull Contact: Anna Marie Brancucci, 914-345-8500, ext.125; abrancucci@swboces.org 15

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Grades 3-5 ELA/Literacy Instructional Strategies to Meet the Shifts in the Common Core • Participants will look at the ELA CCLS through the six shifts that need to be made in instruction.

• Participants will focus on instructional strategies to help students meet success in ELA. • This is a one-day workshop with opportunities for teachers to build instructional materials for use in the classroom and for turnkey training.

Materials: Participants should bring their copy of the ELA/Literacy Common Core Learning Standards and materials used for read alouds, reading and content area instruction.

Dates: Oct. 30, 2013 or Feb. 13, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For October workshop: Oct. 23, 2013 For February workshop: Feb. 6, 2014 Audience: Grade 3-5 classroom teachers, special educators, reading teachers AIS teachers and administrators.

District/building/co-teaching teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Sheila Bertoni Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org 16

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K-6 Teachers Shift with Shelley Harwayne: Addressing Common Core Concerns in Writing In this workshop, Shelley will address teachers’ concerns about teaching opinion, narrative and informative/explanatory writing.

With the Common Core State Standards in hand, she will support participants as they closely analyze student writing throughout the elementary grades. Shelley will note strengths and weaknesses of student work in each genre, making suggestions for lifting the quality of the work. This workshop is intended to allay teachers’ fears that the Common Core Standards prevent teachers from leading productive writing workshops, ones in which students maintain the essential elements of time, ownership and response.

Materials: All participants should bring their copies of the Common Core Learning Standards for ELA/Literacy and Appendix C – Common Core Standards for ELA/Literacy: Samples of Student Writing.

Dates: Nov. 8, 2013 or Nov. 22, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For Nov. 8 workshop: Nov. 1, 2013 For Nov. 22 workshop: Nov. 15, 2013 Audience: K-6 Classroom Teachers, Special Educators, and ESL Teachers and Administrators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Shelly Harwayne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org 3-6 Teachers Shift with Shelley Harwayne! Weaving Newspaper Study into Elementary Reading Workshops The Common Core State Standards and Shift 3 suggest that students need to learn how to navigate complex text. To meet that objective, Shelley will explore ways to use carefully selected newspaper articles as part of whole-class, small group and one-on-one instruction. Participants will discuss the supports and challenges contained in chosen articles as well as discuss ways to weave newspaper reading into the everyday life of upper elementary students. Shelley will suggest additional non-fiction reading materials that are readily available and can easily be reproduced for small group instruction.

Materials: Participants are asked to bring a daily newspaper or a news magazine to the workshop.

Dates: Nov. 1, 2013 or Nov. 15, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program, lunch on your own Registration Deadline: For Nov. 1 workshop: Oct.25, 2013 For Nov. 15 workshop: Nov. 8, 2013 Audience: Grade 3-6 classroom teachers, special educators, AIS and ESL teachers and administrators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Shelly Harwayne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; email: dcochrane@swboces.org

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Shelley Harwayne Leads Instructional Leaders: Instructional Leadership in the Literacy Arena Administrators are invited to rethink the meaning of instructional leadership in an age of increasing distractions from that role.

Shelley will support administrators as they reassess what they are looking for in literacy instruction in their schools, as well as discuss how to make time to do this essential supervisory work. Shelley will provide suggestions for making the most of classroom visits, staff meetings, professional development and communication with family members.

Dates: Dec. 6, 2013 or Dec. 13, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30am – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For Dec. 6 workshop: Nov. 29, 2013 For Dec. 13 workshop: Dec. 6, 2013 Audience: Superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, administrators in curriculum and instructional leadership.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Shelly Harwayne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org Learning to Navigate Complex Texts through Non-Fiction Author Studies with Shelly Harwayne Topics will include: • Choosing appropriate non-fiction authors for deep study with Shelley Harwayne • Differentiating instruction for a wide range of readers • The power of the whole-class read-aloud within a non-fiction author study • Learning to compare and contrast two works by the same author • Mentorship at the sentence level within a non-fiction author study • Developing reading mini-lessons with a non-fiction author study • Developing writing mini-lessons with a non-fiction author study • Using non-fiction in thoughtful guided reading instruction Dates: Jan. 10, 2014 or Jan. 17, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For Jan. 10 workshop: Jan. 6, 2014 For Jan. 17 workshop: Jan. 10, 2014 Audience: Grade K-6 classroom teachers, special educators, AIS and ESL teachers and administrators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Shelley Harwayne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Crafting Companion Pieces with Shelley Harwayne Shelley Harwayne will share the power of asking students to craft companion pieces of poetry and prose since both belong to the world of informational writing. Shelley will suggest such mentors as Joyce Sidman and Jane Yolen, accomplished writers whose poems are often accompanied by prose passages. Shelley’s work advances the Common Core aim of putting more emphasis on non-fiction reading and writing, while maintaining the joy associated with authentic literacy acts. Shelley will share students’ artifacts and describe the process by which they were developed. In addition, she will help participants think through how they might plan a similar course of study with their own students.

Dates: Jan. 24, 2014 or Jan. 31, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For Jan. 24 workshop: Jan. 17, 2014 For Jan. 31 workshop: Jan. 24, 2014 Audience: Grade 2-6 for classroom teachers, reading teachers and administrators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Shelly Harwayne Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, Phone 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org What’s the Pattern Here? Observation & Assessment in K-2 Aligned with Common Core Standards • This professional development opportunity is designed to inform instruction by exploring the patterns of early reading behavior as detailed in running records and other informal assessment tools • Participants will use the data gathered through the use of authentic assessment tools, analyzing the behaviors used and neglected • This training will instruct teachers in how to monitor students’ developmental progress over time while informing instruction Dates: March 4, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program (lunch on your own) Registration Deadline: Feb. 25, 2014 Audience: Grade K-2 literacy, classroom and intervention teachers, special educators and administrators.

District teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for (CoSer 555 non-members) Presenter: Mary Ellen Cull Contact: Anna Marie Brancucci, 914-345-8500, ext.125; email: abrancucci@swboces.org

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Exploring the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Practices and Progressions for Grades K-4 or 5-8 The teaching of mathematics has changed in recent years. Rather than focusing on correct answers, we are striving to help our students do the math and understand what they are doing. Teachers need opportunities to test out new strategies, reflect on new ideas and gain both the skills and confidence to be outstanding teachers of mathematics.

Implementing the Common Core Standards begins with an understanding of the Standards for math practice.

Join Sue O’Connell, author of "Putting the Practices into Action" (Heinemann, 2013), to explore the Common Core Standards for Math Practice and gather a wealth of ideas for implementing them in your classroom.

This two-day session will explore these standards through teacher-friendly language and practical classroom tasks. In addition, we will explore the CCSS math content progressions to gain a clearer understanding of the content explored at each grade level. Join us to gather ideas and strategies for teaching mathematics with a Common Core approach.

Dates: Grade K-4: July 16 and July 17, 2013 or Grades 5-8: July 18 and July 19, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program, lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: July 7, 2013 Audience: Grade K-4 or 5-8 general education and special education teachers, curriculum leaders and math coaches.

Location: Kensico Elementary School library, 320 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595 Fee: $430 per participant for CoSer 555 members $516 per non-member participants Presenter: Sue O’Connell Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500 ext.136; email: ckarp@swboces.org New NYS Math Rubrics, Scoring Policies and Common Core Assessments Grades 3 – 8 This workshop will give participants the experience of reviewing the new math rubrics, scoring policies and sample questions within the context of the Common Core Instruction Shifts. This workshop is designed to support teachers in instruction in the weeks that lead up to the testing. Please note this is not scoring leader training for the state assessments.

Dates: Grades 3-4: Aug. 13, 2013, or Oct. 16, 2013, or Feb. 26, 2014, or March 12, 2014 Grades 5-6: Aug. 14, 2013, or Oct. 17, 2013, or Feb. 27, 2014, or March 13, 2014 Grades 7-8: Aug. 15, 2013, or Oct. 18, 2013, or Feb. 28, 2014, or March 14, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program (lunch on your own) Registration Deadline: August workshops: Aug.2, 2013 October workshops: Oct. 7, 2013 February workshops: Feb. 14, 2014 March workshops: March 3, 2014 Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators. District teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Linda Kasal Fusco, Ph.D. Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map, Focus Kindergarten This workshop focuses on the Common Core Learning Standards Mathematics Curriculum Map, referred to as the “The Story of Units,” and its first Module: Classify and Count Numbers to 10. We will examine the scope and sequence of the Story of Units. We will analyze all aspects of the module: overviews, fluencies, vocabulary, manipulatives, application problems, lessons, worksheets, exit tickets, homework and assessments.

Dates: Sept. 10, 2013 or Dec. 4, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: September workshop: Aug. 30, 2013 December workshop: Nov. 22, 2013 Audience: Kindergarten teachers and curriculum coordinators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500 ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 1 This workshop focuses on the Common Core Learning Standards Mathematics Curriculum Map, referred to as the “The Story of Units,” and its first Module: Addition, Subtraction of Numbers to 10 and Fluency. We will examine the scope and sequence of the Story of Units. We will analyze all aspects of the module: overviews, fluencies, vocabulary, manipulatives, application problems, lessons, worksheets, exit tickets, homework and assessments.

Dates: Sept. 11, 2013 or Dec. 5, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: September workshop: 2, 2013 December workshop: Nov. 25, 2013 Audience: Grade 1 teachers and curriculum coordinators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Story of Units New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 2 This workshop focuses on the Common Core Learning Standards Mathematics Curriculum Map, referred to as the “The Story of Units,” and its first Module: Add/Subtract Numbers to 100, Fluency with Sums and Differences to 20. We will examine the scope and sequence of the Story of Units. We will analyze all aspects of the module: overviews, fluencies, vocabulary, manipulatives, application problems, lessons, worksheets, exit tickets, homework and assessments.

Dates: Sept.12, 2013 or Dec. 6, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: September: Sept. 2, 2013 December: Nov. 25, 2013 Audience: Grade 2 teachers and curriculum coordinators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500 ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 3 This workshop focuses on the Common Core Learning Standards Mathematics Curriculum Map, referred to as the “The Story of Units,” and its first Module: Multiplication and Division with Factors of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10. We will examine the scope and sequence of the Story of Units. We will analyze all aspects of the module: overviews, fluencies, vocabulary, manipulatives, application problems, lessons, worksheets, exit tickets, homework and assessments.

Dates: Sept.17, 2013 or Dec.10, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: September workshop: Sept. 6, 2013 December workshop: Dec. 2, 2013 Audience: Grade 3 teachers and curriculum coordinators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 4 This workshop focuses on the Common Core Learning Standards Mathematics Curriculum Map, referred to as the “The Story of Units,” and its first Module: Place Value, Rounding, Fluency with Addition and Subtraction Algorithms of Whole Numbers.

We will examine the scope and sequence of the Story of Units. We will analyze all aspects of the module: overviews, fluencies, vocabulary, manipulatives, application problems, lessons, worksheets, exit tickets, homework and assessments.

Dates: Sept. 18, 2013 or Dec. 11, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: September workshop: Sept. 9, 2013 December workshop: Dec. 2, 2013 Audience: Grade 4 teachers and curriculum coordinators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org Story of Units: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 5 This workshop focuses on the Common Core Learning Standards Mathematics Curriculum Map, referred to as the “The Story of Units,” and its first Module: Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Place Value to the One Thousandths. We will examine the scope and sequence of the Story of Units. We will analyze all aspects of the module: overviews, fluencies, vocabulary, manipulatives, application problems, lessons, worksheets, exit tickets, homework and assessments.

Dates: Sept. 19, 2013 or Dec. 12, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30am – 3:00pm program, lunch on your own Registration Deadline: September workshop: Sept. 11, 2013 December workshop: Dec. 4, 2013 Audience: Grade 5 teachers and curriculum coordinators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Story of Ratios: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 6 This workshop focuses on the Common Core Learning Standards Mathematics Curriculum Map, referred to as “The Story of Ratios,” and its first Module: Ratios and Unit Rates. We will examine the scope and sequence of the Story of Ratios and all aspects of the first module.

Dates: Sept. 24, 2013 or Dec. 17, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program, lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: September workshop: Sept.17, 2013 December workshop : Dec.10, 2013 Audience: Grade 6 teachers, curriculum coordinators, special education teachers and support staff.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org Story of Ratios: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 7 This workshop focuses on the Common Core Learning Standards Mathematics Curriculum Map, referred to as “The Story of Ratios,” and its first Module: Ratios and Proportional Relationships. We will examine the scope and sequence of the Story of Ratios and all aspects of the first module.

Dates: Sept. 25, 2013 or Dec. 18, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program, lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: September workshop: Sept. 18, 2013 December workshop: Dec. 11, 2013 Audience: Grade 7 teachers, curriculum coordinators, special education teachers and support staff.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Story of Ratios: New York State Curriculum Map Focus, Grade 8 This workshop focuses on the Common Core Learning Standards Mathematics Curriculum Map, referred to as “The Story of Ratios,” and its first Module: The Number System and Properties of Exponents. We will examine the scope and sequence of the Story of Ratios, and all aspects of the first module.

Dates: Sept. 26, 2013 or Dec. 19, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program, lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: September workshop: Sept. 19, 2013 December workshop: Dec. 12, 2013 Audience: Grade 8 teachers, curriculum coordinators, special education teachers and support staff.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org Understanding the Common Core Learning Standards: Focus on Problem Solving with Tape Diagrams Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 or Grades 6-8 Problem solving remains a critical part of the mathematics curriculum. The Common Core Learning Standards addresses problem solving "situations" at every grade level. This workshop allows teachers to examine the various types of word problems as defined in the CCLS and analyze strategies to help their students.

Participants will: Analyze the effectiveness of tape (bar) diagrams to help students comprehend and solve story problems; examine the value of a problem solving protocol; link the theory to practice by analyzing classroom activities designed to enhance students' problem solving abilities; and link specific problem solving situations with the Common Core Learning Standards Materials: Participants should bring their copy of the Mathematics Core Learning Standards Dates: Grade K-2 Oct. 23, 2013 Grades 3-5 Oct. 24, 2013 Grades 6-8 Oct. 31, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For all three dates: Oct.15, 2013 Audience: Grade K-8 teachers and curriculum coordinators.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Place Value: Meeting Success with the Math Common Core Learning Standards Grades 1-3 or Grades 4&5 Teachers will match Common Core Learning Standards regarding base 10 concepts to classroom experiences. The modeled lessons will have an emphasis on conceptual learning that leads to procedural fluency. Teachers will also analyze strategies that help students understand grade level concepts, but also provide a rich background of prior knowledge for subsequent levels.

Participants will: • Interpret the grades1-3 and grades 4-5 base 10 standards • Analyze modeled classroom activities that match the CCLS • Select grade-appropriate formative assessment activities Dates: Grades 1-3: Oct. 29, 2013 Grades 4-5: Oct. 30, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30am – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 21, 2013 Audience: Grades 1-5 teachers, curriculum coordinators, special education teachers and support staff.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org Fractions: Meeting Success with the Math Common Core Learning Standards Focus, Grades 3&4 or Grades 5&6 Teachers will match Common Core Learning Standards in fractions to classroom experiences. The modeled lessons will have an emphasis on conceptual learning that leads to procedural fluency. In addition to hands-on strategies, teachers will also examine learning theory that enhances understanding and retention. It is recommended that Grade 3 – 6 teachers attend both days!

Participants will: • Interpret the grade 3-4 and grade 5-6 fraction standards • Analyze modeled classroom activities that match the CCLS Materials: Participants should bring their copy of the Mathematics Common Core Learning Standards Dates: Grades 3-4: Nov. 5, 2013; Grades 5-6: Nov. 6, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Grades 3-4: Oct. 25, 2013; Grades 5-6: Oct. 25, 2013 Audience: Grades 3-4 & Grades 5-6 teachers, curriculum coordinators, special education teachers and support staff Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $215 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $280 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Margaret (Peggy) Golden Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Social Studies Common Core Learning Standards & Assessments

Grade 6 – 12 Social Studies Teachers: Transition to the Core Implementation of the Common Core Learning Standards in the Social Studies Classroom This is a two-day workshop that will provide teachers with an opportunity for teachers to attend one or both days, depending on their level of understanding of the Common Core and its implementation.

Let's undo "the conundrum wrapped in an enigma" and improve student learning and teacher instruction with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. Participants will spend time "unpacking" the standards in detail, relating specific standards to actual curriculum and tasks for students and discussing assessment and accountability strategies.

Overview of the workshop: Day 1: Learn how to make the transition to the Common Core in the 6 – 12 social studies classroom. Examine the standards and the shifts in teaching that are required for success, and practice close read techniques and then review the “what and why” of the CCLS. Day 2: Go beyond the basics and learn methods and strategies of the CCLS. This session focuses on close reads, assessments and rubrics, which turn theory into application and empower teachers to succeed with Common Core targets.

Materials: Participants should bring their copies of the CCLS and a selection of texts they could use to craft a close read, which are 2-3 pages in length and a critical part of your curriculum.

Dates: Choose one of the following set of dates: Aug. 28, 2013 and Aug. 29, 2013, or Nov. 5, 2013 and Nov. 6, 2013, or Jan.16, 2014 and Jan. 17, 2014, or May 13, 2013 and May 14, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program, lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: August workshop: Aug. 21, 2013; November workshop: Oct. 29, 2013; January workshop: Jan. 9, 2014; May workshop: May 6, 2014 Audience: Grade 6-12 social studies teachers, special educators, AIS teachers and administrators.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $330 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $430 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $560 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenters: Angela Magliano Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org 27

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Designing Science Curricula to Meet the Common Core, 2013-2014 This three-day workshop, developed specifically for high school and middle school science teachers, will provide for participants with: (a) a review of the current NYSED science standards; b) an exploration of how the current NYSED science standards connect to the NYSED Common Core Learning Standards for mathematics and ELA/literacy; c) an opportunity to create a science learning experience, i.e. lesson and/or lab, and close reading that can be implemented with the science courses currently being taught.

Overview of the workshop: Day 1: Morning – Introduction: How the NYSED current science standards relate to the national science standards; review of the NYSED Common Core Learning Standards for ELA and literacy in the content areas, with a specific focus on science literacy; review of the how the NYSED Common Core Learning Standards for mathematics are connected to the current NYSED science standards.

Afternoon – Introduction to the close reading strategy and how to implement a close reading in the science classroom.

Day 2: Morning – Participants will revise a lesson or lab that they currently are using to reflect the Common Core Learning Standards (Current NYSED science standards mathematics, and ELA/literacy Standards).

Afternoon – Participants will create a close reading for science. (For the last session on Day 3, participants will be asked to implement the lesson/lab and close reading developed in the Day 2 session in their classroom instruction).

Day 3: AM/PM – Teachers will revise their lesson/lab and close reading based on their classroom experience implementing the instructional materials they created in this workshop.

Note: The summer workshop will focus on developing Common Core curricula to be implemented in the classrooms, beginning September 2013. The follow-up day in October will be used to review the Common Core curricula developed in the summer workshop.

Dates: Summer Session: July 24, 2013, July 25, 2013 and Oct. 2, 2013 Fall Session: Oct. 15, 2013, Oct. 30, 2013 and Nov. 19, 2013 Spring Session: Jan. 29, 2014, Feb. 4, 2014 and March 6, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Summer: July 17, 2013; Fall: Oct. 8, 2013 Spring: Jan. 22, 2014 Audience: Grade 6-12 science teachers, special educators, reading teachers, AIS and ESL teachers and administrators.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $495 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $645 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $840 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Linda Kasal Fusco, Ph.D. Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Increasing Effectiveness: Using Inquiry to Address Student Misconceptions in Science Inquiry is an essential, central part of teaching science for understanding – both for understanding the concepts/ideas of science and for understanding the nature of science. But, research shows that student misconceptions are a significant barrier to understanding science and that unless inquiry-based activities involve focused attention on misconceptions, the students do not learn the correct concepts.

In this one-day workshop, teachers will learn how to: • Uncover students’ previous ideas, naïve conceptions and misconceptions that impede learning • Develop activities that provide learners with the experiences they need to confront their misconceptions • Plan instruction using the Conceptual Change model to help students make sense of their experiences and replace their misconceptions with valid, scientifically-accepted concepts.

Date: Dec. 3, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 19, 2013 Audience: Middle school and high school science teachers, special education co-teachers, science supervisors and administrators.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $215 per participant for CoSer 555 members, $258 per participant for non-members Presenter: Myrna Klotzkin Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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Using the NYSED Next Generation Science Engineering Practices to Design Science Laboratories/Hands-On Learning Experiences, 2013-2014 This three-day workshop, developed specifically for high school and middle school science teachers, will provide participants with: a) a review of NYSED NGSS and Literacy in the Content Area Standards; b) an exploration of the eight NGSS engineering practices; and c) an opportunity to develop science labs that can be implemented with the science courses currently being taught.

Overview of the workshop: Day 1: Morning Introduction: How the NYSED current science standards (NGSS) relate to the national science standards: review of the NGSS Common Core Learning Standards with a focus on the eight engineering practices.

Afternoon – Hands-on exploration of a lab that incorporates the eight NGSS engineering practices.

Day 2: AM/PM – Participants will integrate the eight engineering practices into lab(s) that they are currently using.

(For the last session on Day 3, participants will be asked to implement the lab/hands-on learning experiences they developed into their classroom instruction).

Day 3: AM/PM – Teachers will revise the lab developed in the workshop.

Note: The summer workshop will focus on developing NGSS engineering practices–based laboratories that teachers will be able to implement in September 2013. A follow-up day will be scheduled in fall 2013 to review the Common Core curricula development in the summer workshop.

Dates: Summer Session: July 30, 2013, July 31, 2013 and Oct. 4, 2013; Fall Session: Oct. 25, 2013, Oct. 31, 2013 and Nov. 21, 2013; Spring Session: Jan. 31, 2014, Feb. 7, 2014, and March 7, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Summer: July 23, 2013; Fall: Oct. 18, 2013; Spring: Jan. 24, 2014 Audience: Grade 6-12 science teachers, special educators, reading teachers, AIS and ESL teachers and administrators.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $495 per participant for Component Network Team members (CoSer 555 members) $645 per participant for Component Network Team Equivalent members (CoSer 555 members) $840 per participant for CoSer 555 non-members Presenter: Linda Kasal Fusco, Ph.D. Contact: Dina R. Cochrane, 914-345-8500, ext.130; dcochrane@swboces.org

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Supporting Quality Assessment Design It's not necessary to have psychometricians design their tests, but given that less than 20 percent of teacher prep programs contain advanced assessment design courses (Journal of Higher Education, 2008), it's difficult to know what makes a quality assessment. This full-day program provides an overview of a self-assessment checklist and a process that district personnel can use to revise the design of their locally-designed assessments, with a focus on traditional test design (multiple choice items) and performance-based assessments.

As a result of the program, participants will be able to: • Understand psychometric concepts such as reliability, validity, fairness, and bias • Understand the connection between learning targets/standards and assessment design • Document evidence of quality during the design process Date: Oct. 2, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 20, 2013 Audience: Building level administrators, teacher leaders, department chairs and teachers Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for non-members Presenter: Jennifer Borgioli Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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New York State ELA Assessment Grades 3-8 Scoring Leader Training This training program has been designed for school district staff members who will lead the scoring of the New York State ELA assessments for their districts. Scorers, even teachers who score each year, must be trained on the current assessment every year.

Scoring reliability requires annual training in the specific grade level rubrics. Our goal is to prepare district scoring leaders using the most current and accurate information. This will ensure that the evaluation of student responses is consistent within and among districts. Experienced SWBOCES facilitators and ELA consultants will prepare participants to conduct scoring training in their own districts through the following process: Review the roles/responsibilities of scoring leaders and how to organize and manage the logistics of scoring; practice scoring student sample responses in preparation for training others and become thoroughly familiar with the scoring rubrics, anchor papers and specific score points for the actual assessment; gain knowledge and skills needed to coordinate the scoring process and deal with questions/issues during scoring.

Dates: April 7, 2014 – Grades 4, 6, or 8 April 8, 2014 – Grades 3, 5, or 7 Time: 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. program, lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: March 31, 2014 Audience: School/district scoring leaders and district testing coordinator Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $130 per participant for CoSer 555 members, $156 per participant for non-members Presenter: SWBOCES ELA scoring leader trainer Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org New York State Mathematics Assessment Grades 3-8 Scoring Leader Training This training program has been designed for staff members who will lead the scoring of the New York State mathematics assessments in their districts. Scorers, even teachers who score each year, must be trained on the current assessment every year.

Scoring reliability requires annual training in the specific grade level rubrics. Our goal is to prepare district scoring leaders using the most current and accurate information. This will ensure that the evaluation of student responses is consistent within and among districts. Experienced SWBOCES facilitators and mathematics consultants will prepare participants to conduct scoring training in their own districts through the following process: Review the roles/responsibilities of scoring leaders and how to organize and manage the logistics of scoring; practice scoring student sample responses in preparation for training others and become thoroughly familiar with the scoring rubrics, anchor papers and specific score points for the actual assessment; gain the knowledge and skills needed to coordinate the scoring process and deal with questions/issues during scoring.

Dates: May 6, 2014 – Grades 4, 6, or 8 May 7, 2014 – Grades 3, 5, or 7 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. program, lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: April 28, 2014 Audience: School/district scoring leaders and district testing coordinators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $130 per participant for CoSer 555 members, $156 per participant for non-members Presenter: SWBOCES scoring leader trainer Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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School Library System 2013-2014 School Library System Council Meetings Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 Monday, January 13, 2014 Wednesday, March 19, 2014, Thursday, May 15, 2014 All meetings will be held at SWBOCES at 450 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY 10528

Elementary and Secondary Networking Meetings Combined Secondary and Elementary Networking meetings are an essential way to focus on Common Core Learning Standards, relevant resources, curriculum development, primary resources and technology. Library media specialists are encouraged to use the networking meetings not only to keep current, network with colleagues and share their expertise, but also to use them for required professional hours for certification, if needed.

Check the School Library System webpage http://www2.lhric.org/libsys for specific meeting topics.

Dates: Dec. 2, 2013; Feb. 6, 2014; April 29, 2014, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Fee: No cost for School Library System members Facilitator: Pam Berger "SEARCH" for Success Database Management Service The 21st Century way to research -- access to authoritative information across all your databases with one login through mobile devices, tablets, laptops and computers. “SEARCH” for Success is a database management program that provides “one-stop” easy and equitable access to all your online databases purchased through the SWBOCES School Library System, including those in NOVELNY and TeachingBooks. In addition, usage statistics are available to support purchasing decisions.

The benefits include: • Each school library has one unique login for all databases, which may be used by students, staff and parents • One usage report for all databases • Customized website design for each school library • Workshops to learn search strategies and resources • Helps district personnel obtain maximum use of their online databases in support of the Common Core Learning Standards and other informational needs Workshops dates: Sept. 17, 2013; Oct. 24, 2013; Nov. 21, 2013; Feb. 12, 2014; April 24, 2014, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Audience: School librarians Fee: $400 per building Contact: Janet Jamal at 914-345-8500 or jjamal@swboces.org.

For questions about the database management system and workshops, contact Pam Berger at 914-345-8500 or by email at pberger@swboces.org.

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SWBOCES SLS Book Review Room (BRR) Are you interested in seeing the leading children and young adult publishers’ spring and fall print book collections? Do you want to share your ideas on informational books and literature, have conversations with colleagues from school and public libraries, ask questions and share your expertise at afternoon sessions and online? If the answer is yes, then you need to join the Book Review Room located at the new School Library System office at 450 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison, BRR will house books from over 35 leading publishers; twice a year, the books will be distributed to members to make room for new arrivals.

The benefits include: Access to newly published books for hands-on purchasing decisions; Access to an online space to share books, ideas, feedback and reviews; Opportunity to discuss and learn from colleagues, ask questions and get answers from knowledgeable colleagues; Deepen your knowledge of informational books to support Common Core Learning Standards; In January and May, books will be distributed to member libraries; Participation in two workshops to learn about new trends, Common Core Learning Standards alignment, technology tie-in, new features of informational text, summer reading, genre explorations, book talks, clustering, web 2.0 tools and other updated strategies for promoting reading.

Audience: School and public librarians Grand Opening: Sept. 19, 2013, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Workshop Dates: Oct 28, 2013; March 4, 2014, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Distribution Dates: Week of Jan.13, 2014 and the week of May 19, 2014 Fee: $200 per library Contact: Kate Lalier at 914-345-8500 or klalier@swboces.org with any questions.

SWBOCES SLS Digital Library Service The Digital Library Program is a new reading service for middle and high school students that provides digital books, both e-books and audio books, to students and staff. This new service is an extension of the print collection in school libraries; however, it is online with 24/7 access. It is convenient for students to check out titles anywhere, anytime in multiple formats.

The benefits include: E-books encourage students to read more and improve comprehension. Struggling or reluctant readers, learning-challenged, second language learners and gifted readers can all benefit from this service; it is very simple and easy to choose and download e-books; e-books are portable; students can carry e-books in their mobile devices, laptops, notebooks or any e-book reader, without worrying about weight; with today's technology, you can read e-books everywhere, in the classroom, the library, and in one’s home; and each school has one representative on the Digital Library Advisory Board.

Digital Library Advisory Board Meeting Dates: Sept.27, 2013; Nov.18, 2013; Jan.15, 2014; March 10, 2014; May 14, 2014, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Fees: Includes the building base fee (see below) plus the Advantage fee, which is a $1,000 one-time fee to set up a private building collection. ($500 set-up; $500 for books) Contact: Judy Robinson, 914-345-8500 email: jrobinson@swboces.org Digital Library Fees Size of the school

Less than 500 students

501 students to 1000 students

1001 students to 2,000 students

Over 2,000 students

Building base fee

$1,800

$2,400

$3,000

$3,600

Advantage Collection

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

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$2,800

$3,400

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Library Coaches Program: Building Capacity for the Common Core Learning Standards through the Library Tap into the School Library‘s potential and deepen your impact in this year-long program: The benefits include: • Develop a deep understanding of the ELA CCLS and its fundamental role in crafting rigorous instruction for ALL students aligned with the six shifts in the CCLS • Conduct a library collection analysis to support the increased use of informational text in all subject areas • Investigate the “Close Read,” including a deeper understanding of the factors that impact text complexity. Learn strategies to collect, organize and make these documents accessible for classroom use • Participate in leadership training, integrating the critical thinking and information literacy skills of the CCLS into all areas of the curriculum and support teachers in the integration and use of technology for learning • Benefit from blended professional development: onsite, face-to-face workshops and a continuous online learning environment, including a blog, forums and resources Audience: School librarians Fee: $2,000 per librarian Contact: Pam Berger, pberger@swboces.org, 914-345-8500

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Great Teachers and Leaders 2013-2014 CURRICULUM COUNCIL MEETINGS Wednesday, Sept.11, 2013 Wednesday Nov. 6, 2013 Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Thursday, May 21, 2014

All meetings will be held at: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 8:30am – 10:30am

Improving Inter-rater Reliability in Classroom Observations Using the Danielson Framework for Teaching This two-day workshop is a follow up to “Understanding and Using the Framework for Teaching.” The purpose of day one is to improve the quality and consistency of classroom observations. Participants will deepen their understanding of the Framework and continue to develop their skills in evidence-based observation techniques and professional conversations. The session will include an opportunity to use the ASCD Framework and Danielson Teachscape rubrics to collect and interpret evidence of teaching and identify levels of performance.

On day two, participants will apply their observation skills to review and calibrate classroom observations using an established protocol. The key to establishing consistency in any system is the periodic review of completed reports submitted by evaluators.

Using agreed-upon criteria and procedures for collecting and scoring evidence, participants will learn how to review completed observation reports and provide feedback to evaluators regarding the quality of evidence presented and the reliability of the scoring. Participants will have an opportunity at the end of the session to apply their learning by reviewing sample reports brought from their own district. This training is essential for administrators and school leaders at every level who conduct observations and oversee evaluations.

Please note: Prior training in the Framework for Teaching and Classroom Observation is required.

Dates: Nov. 8, 2013 and Dec. 2, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 25, 2013 Audience: District and building level leaders, supervisors Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $560 per participant for CoSer 555 members $672 per participant for non-members Facilitator: Shirley Hall Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org *A materials charge of $80 for both books. ($55 for Implementing the Framework for Teaching and $25 for Enhancing Professional Practice, A Framework for Teaching)

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Lead Evaluator Training Dates New York Teaching Standards and Evidence Based Observation (Formerly Module I) Two-day workshop: July 15, 2013 and July 16, 2013 or Sept. 16, 2013 and Sept. 23, 2013 or Jan. 23, 2014 and Jan. 28, 2014

Two-day foundational course focusing on the New York Teaching Standards and evidence-based observation. Participants navigate the New York Teaching Standards and crosswalk to the NYS approved rubrics. Best practices in evaluation and observation are explored with opportunities to define and practice evidence-based observation.

Creating Continuous Improvement Cycles (Formerly Module II) One half-day session: July 22, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or July 22, 2013 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. or Sept. 25, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or Jan.31, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Focus on continuous improvement cycles through the use of rubrics and professional growth training. Participants examine social capital and human capital as they look to create a balance between teacher skill and systems that encourage professional growth and collaboration. Continued focus on evidence-based observation.

Creating a Framework for Developing Effective Student Learning Objectives (Formerly Module III) One-day workshop: July 24, 2013 or Oct. 3, 2013 or March 12, 2014

Districts examine how they define success as they create a framework for developing Student Learning Objectives with their teachers.

Evidence-based Observation Protocols and Exploration of the Growth Value Added Model (Formerly Module IV) One-day workshop: July 26, 2013 or Oct.11, 2013 or March 26, 2014

The growth value added model is explored. Evidence based observation protocols including scripting, selected verbatim and engagement tally are explored as means of providing valuable feedback.

Writing Quality Student Learning Objectives (Formerly Module V) One-day workshop: Aug. 1, 2013 or Oct. 17, 2013 or March 27, 2014

Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Student Learning Objectives. Samples of SLOs will be shared and practice crafting them will be included.

Inter-rater reliability (Formerly Module VI) One-day workshop: July 30, 2013 or Oct. 24, 2013 or May 20, 2014

This one-day workshop is for administrators that have been certified by their district as Lead Evaluators. The training will include a calibration event.

Preparing for the summative evaluation (Formerly Module VII) One-day workshop: July 15, 2013 or July 16, 2013

Data collection and management will be reviewed in preparation for scoring the APPR.

Specific considerations in evaluating teachers and principals of English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities (SWD) July 16, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or Aug. 14, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or Jan. 8, 2014 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This three-hour offering will help build an understanding around the current expectations of the instruction of ELLs and SWD. Lead evaluators will discuss ways to gather evidence on that instruction.

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Training to Lead: Understanding the Framework of the Danielson Method Districts using the Framework for Teaching rubrics for teacher evaluation and professional growth need to provide training for teachers and school leaders that develop their understanding of the domains, components, elements and performance levels.

This three-day training series will prepare teachers and school leaders to deliver this training to colleagues in their own districts.

It will assist districts in ensuring that every teacher has a comprehensive understanding of the Framework for Teaching and build local capacity to continue to support teachers.

Participants will receive activities, materials and leader notes that will enable them to lead the training throughout the year. Using a “mini-lesson” approach, each session will prepare participants to deliver two learning activities, which may be conducted at monthly faculty, grade level or department meetings throughout the year. Day one will focus on defining effective teaching and identifying the attributes of the Levels of Performance. Understanding student engagement will be addressed on day two.

Day three will target evidence of teaching in the four domains. Training sessions will include tips on the best strategies to engage adult learners and time for teams to plan for the training in their buildings.

Dates: Oct. 1, 2013; Nov. 7, 2013; and Jan. 10, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registrations Deadline: Sept. 18, 2013 Audience: Districts are encouraged to send a team of both teachers and administrators who will turnkey the activities back in their building; however, individual staff members are also welcome.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $840 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $1008 per participant for non-members Presenter: Shirley Hall Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org *A materials charge of $80 for both books. ($55 for Implementing the Framework for Teaching and $25 for Enhancing Professional Practice, A Framework for Teaching)

Understanding and Using the Framework for Teaching This two-day workshop begins with an overview of the Framework for Teaching, research-based components of instruction that are grounded in a constructivist view of learning and teaching. The Framework may be used for many purposes, but serves as the foundation for professional conversations among practitioners as they seek to enhance their skills in the complex task of teaching. Participants explore and deepen their understanding of the Framework, engage in professional conversations and consider how the Framework can be used as a tool for teacher evaluation and professional growth.

Day two focuses on the skills and strategies that promote fair and reliable teacher evaluation and professional growth using the common language of the Framework. Participants identify and collect evidence of classroom practice using video simulation. The session will conclude with a closer look at the Danielson rubrics and consider the ways these standards can be measured and evaluated.

Dates: Aug. 12, and Sept. 30, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program, lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Aug. 1, 2013 Audience: Building level administrators and teacher leaders Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $560 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $672 per participant for non-members Presenter: Shirley Hall Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext. 136; ckarp@swboces.org *A materials charge of $80 is for both books. ($55 for Implementing the Framework for Teaching and $25 for Enhancing Professional Practice, A Framework for Teaching)

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Implementing the MPPR This full-day training provides practical strategies, structures and processes for supporting MPPR implementation inside a coherent professional evaluations system. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with an MPPR assessment process that maintains a professional and school improvement goal attainment as its hub, and is reflective, collaborative and respectful.

The benefits include: • The review and adaptation of a system inside which the MPPR is used o Experience a "tuning" protocol to support shared interpretation and consistent application o Clarify and maximize connections between goals and domain • Explore and select from three different entry points for implementation • Determine the processes and practices that will anchor their MPPR assessment Date: Oct. 29, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 18, 2013 Audience: Principals and principal evaluators Location: SWBOCES 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for non-members Presenter: Joanne Picone-Zocchia Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org Principal Evaluator Training Dates Regents Reform Agenda Pillars and Exploring the ISLLC Standards (Formerly Principal Module I) One-day training: August 6, 2013 or April 23, 2014 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Gathering Evidence for Principal Evaluation (Formerly Principal Module II) One half-day training: Aug. 6, 2013 or April 23, 2014 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Components of the APPR with a Focus on the Growth Measure (Formerly Principal Module III) One-day training: Aug. 7, 2013 or April 30, 2014 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This workshop is for administrators responsible for the evaluation of principals and includes an overview of the New York State requirements for principal evaluation. The ISLLC standards will be explored as the foundation for creating shared references for quality school leadership. Participants are asked to bring a copy of the rubric they will be using with their principals.

The Regents Reform Agenda pillars are explored in relationship to gathering evidence regarding effective principal practice around leading implementation of the Common Core Learning Standards and Data Driven Instruction. Participants have the opportunity to explore options for gathering objective evidence.

In addition to identifying quality objective evidence, session III focuses on Student Learning Objectives and the growth portion of the evaluation process. Participants use a case study to examine evidence samples and develop a plan for district principal evaluation.

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Understanding the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric (MPPR) This workshop provides a deep introduction to the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric (MPPR) for principals and principal evaluators, supporting participants' understanding and implementation of the rubric as part of their professional assessment system.

Participants will: • Explore the rationale behind the MPPR rubric and its components • Unpack each of the rubric dimensions and levels • Assess their readiness and needs related to the rubric • Examine an assessment process that incorporates diagnostic, formative and summative uses of the rubric • Identify illustrations of principals' practice to ground MPPR assessment Dates: Aug. 5, 2013 or Oct. 8, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: August workshop: July 26, 2013 October workshop: Sept. 27, 2013 Audience: Principals and principal evaluators Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY, 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for non-members Presenter: Joanne Picone-Zocchia Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org 40

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Data Inquiry Team Training Coaching Model Dates Session One: The Data-Driven Instruction Model Choose one half-day workshop: Sept. 17, 2013 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. or Sept. 18, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Session Two: Effective Analysis – What Happened and Why? Choose one half-day workshop: Oct. 21, 2013 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. or Oct. 22, 2013 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Session Three: Moving From Assessment to Action Choose one half-day workshop: Jan. 23, 2014 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. or Jan. 24, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Session Four: Interim Assessments and the Bigger Data Picture Choose one half-day workshop: March 20, 2014 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. or March 21, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Teams assess readiness and identify structures in place for developing data-driven instruction within their district and schools. Assessment, analysis and action in a data-driven culture are explored as the foundational pieces for building an effective data-driven instruction model.

Teams identify data collected within their schools and explore the NYSED assessment/data plan.

Teams look closely at the process of analyzing assessments at the district, school and teacher level. Session two focuses on good practices in analysis and pitfalls to avoid. Our work together will include a careful analysis of math questions in light of the Math Common Core Learning Standards shifts.

Participants will work with one page data reports that focus on organizing data at the question level, standards level, and individual student and class level. Resources for guiding teachers in analyzing their results and protocols for data driven conversations will be provided to guide districts in helping teachers use data to change instruction and close gaps for students.

Participants will look at the different assessments required to support the work of their school including those used for accountability data and those used to drive daily instruction. The work will include a focus on collaborative assessment in ELA that supports the shifts in the ELA Common Core Learning Standards.

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Closing the Achievement Gap with Quality Academic Interventions for Grades K-2 With the national push for increased educational accountability, teachers must expand their repertoire of academic interventions for students in the early primary grades. This workshop will provide a bank of ideas that teachers can use to address ELA and math skills for students in grades K through 2. The training gives direction in creating effective, targeted interventions for primary-grade children, including how to: Use convenient academic-skills charts to diagnose gaps in early reading, early math and emerging writing skills for struggling learners; analyze ‘keystone’ Common Core Learning Standards in ELA for grades K-2 and math and link these important standards to effective academic interventions; and document classroom academic interventions in a manner that increases the likelihood for success.

The workshop will include practice activities in diagnosing student deficits, matching those deficits to academic interventions and documenting intervention plans. Participants will have free access to all materials needed to immediately apply workshop intervention recommendations in their classrooms.

Date: Oct. 9, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 30, 2013 Audience: General education classroom teachers, special educators, and reading and math specialists.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members, $326 per participant for non-members Presenter: Jim Wright, M.S. Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext. 136; ckarp@swboces.org Gaining the Instructional Edge in Grades 3-12: How to Find & Fix Academic Skill Deficits As students move into the higher grades, they often bring with them a cascade of academic deficits, making it difficult for teachers to select appropriate interventions. This workshop is designed for general education classroom teachers and special educators in grades 3 through 12. The training guides instructors in the process of rapidly sorting through multiple student issues to find the right academic target and to create a manageable and effective intervention plan.

Participants will learn how to: use convenient academic skills charts to diagnose gaps in reading, math and writing skills for struggling learners; analyze 'keystone' Common Core Learning Standards in ELA and math, link these important standards to effective academic interventions, use Academic Survival Skills checklists to promote student self-management skills, develop a range of student-directed academic interventions to promote responsibility, and document classroom academic interventions in a manner that increases the likelihood for success. The workshop includes practice activities in diagnosing student deficits, matching deficits to academic interventions and documenting intervention plans. Participants will have free access to all materials needed to immediately apply workshop intervention recommendations in their classrooms.

Date: Oct. 18, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 9, 2013 Audience: General education and special education classroom teachers in grades 3 through 12 Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members, $326 per participant for non-members Presenter: Jim Wright, M.S. Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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RTI/Common Core Featured Speaker Dr. Kay Stahl - What is Exemplary Research-based Instruction?

Join us for a special presentation by Dr. Kay Stahl, director of the New York University Literacy Clinic and member of the New York State Committee on Response to Intervention.

This professional development opportunity is designed to examine core literacy instruction as it aligns with the mandates of RTI and the Common Core Learning Standards; It is designed to aid in framing out the comprehensive literacy plan for your building and district.

Date: Fall: Nov. 8, 2013 or Spring: March 7, 2014 Times: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Fall: Nov. 1, 2013; Spring: Feb. 28, 2014 Audience: Elementary school principals, district administrators and literacy coaches.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $215 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $258 per participant for non-member participants Presenter: Dr. Kay Stahl Contact: Anna Marie Brancucci, 914-345-8500, ext.125; abrancucci@swboces.org Using Data to Make the Best Classroom Decisions: Collecting, Analyzing and Planning for Student Success Data collection is crucial for monitoring the progress of any student receiving an academic or behavioral intervention. Whether under RTI, the Common Core Standards, or special education, however, data collection is often a 'weak link' in classroom interventions. The training presents convenient tools that teachers can use right away to collect data to indicate quickly whether a student is benefiting from an intervention plan. Participants will receive a graphic organizer in table form that lists the most common types of student academic and behavioral problems and matches each to concrete, teacher-friendly methods for data collection. The training answers key questions about classroom data collection, including how to: Ensure that four non-negotiable elements are included in any student data collection plan: problem definition, baseline, goal and progress-monitoring; conveniently track student academic performance or behaviors using eight different teacher-friendly data-collection tools; use a full range of curriculum-based measures to monitor basic academic skills at the elementary and secondary level; match various Common Core Learning Standards in English Language Arts and mathematics to classroom data sources that can measure them; and access a wide range of free data-collection resources available on the Internet.

Participants will receive a set of data collection forms that they can use immediately. There will also be time at the close of the training for participants to assemble a data-collection plan suitable for their classrooms.

Date: Dec. 10, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Dec. 2, 2013 Audience: General education teachers, special educators, and reading and math specialists Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members, $326 per participant for non-members Presenter: Jim Wright, M.S. Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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Catching Up to the Standards: How to Define, Set, and Chart “Ambitious But Realistic� Student Academic Goals The Common Core Learning Standards demand a high level of student academic performance. In response, teachers must be able to set "ambitious but realistic" academic outcome goals for struggling students that are both attainable and sufficiently ambitious to bring students up to the standards.

The training provides answers to challenging questions about academic goal-setting, including how to: Describe a range of academic goals (reading, math, writing) in clear, specific, measureable terms; analyze any Common Core Learning Standard to identify prerequisite academic skills required for success; estimate typical "peer performance" in goal-setting using the best data available: research norms, local norms or expert opinion; set ambitious but realistic academic goals for students whose instruction is "off-level" from grade of record; write (for the same student) both long-term academic goals suitable for IEPs or year-long RTI monitoring and short-term goals that can be attained in 6-8 instructional weeks; and chart and evaluate student data against pre-set goals on a progress-monitoring graph.

Participants will receive a complete set of curriculum-based measurement norms compiled from recent research that cover basic academic skills for use in their own classroom goal-setting. The workshop will include group activities in which participants are given student case examples, directed to set specific academic-outcome goals for those students, and prompted to explain their goal-setting according to the guidelines provided in the workshop.

Date: Jan. 16, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 7, 2014 Audience: General education classroom teachers, special educators and reading and math specialists Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members, $326 per participant for non-members Presenter: Jim Wright, M.S. Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org 44

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Positive Proactive Behavioral Strategies This training will help school staff develop and implement Positive Proactive vs. Reactive Strategies to address at-risk and underachieving students. Participants will learn how to develop a universal language that supports the necessary components of an effective school behavioral management program. This two-day training will focus on the direct instruction of social skills (interpersonal, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills).

Participants will learn how to teach social skills using a 4-step process: Cognitive behavioral scripting and preparation; guided behavioral implementation; impulse control, self-control and self-management; positive self-reinforcement Date: Sept. 25, 2013 and Oct. 8, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 13, 2013 Audience: K-8 Teachers, school administrators, guidance counselors, social workers, psychologists, speech and language teachers and support staff.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $330 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $396 per participant for non-members Presenters: Christine J. Ditrano, Psy.D. and Kathy Faber Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org Leadership Skills for Non-Instructional Supervisors This three-session series will examine practical strategies, techniques and approaches for effectively leading and managing classified personnel in a school environment. Topics will include but will not be limited to: Day 1 – Creating a safe, productive, hostility-free and professional division, unit or department through staff accountability.

Identifying under-performing employees and developing a positive strategy for corrective action on issues such as poor attendance and following proper procedures.

Day 2 – Identifying the essential elements of effective customer service and using them as a lens to evaluate current operations. Conduct a customer service audit using the information obtained to refine systems and procedures.

Day 3 – Discussing time management, the running of efficient meetings, professional goal setting and appropriate planning for crunch periods using a long-range planning calendar.

Date: Wednesdays: Oct. 9, 2013; Nov.13, 2013; and Jan. 15, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. program Registration Deadline: Oct. 1, 2013 Audience: Supervisors of transportation, facilities, buildings & grounds, food service, the business office, information technology and non-instructional supervisors.

Location: Oct. 9, 2013: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison, NY 10528; Nov. 13, 2013: Rockland BOCES, 65 Parrott Road, Bldg10, West Nyack, NY 10994; Jan. 15, 2014: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $330 per participant for CoSer 555 members $396 per participants for non-members Presenter: Jeff Olefson Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Two-Day Certification Training 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 "acting out behaviors" and practice appropriate intervention strategies to address these behaviors while maintaining the best possible professional attitude.

In this highly interactive training, participants will explore reducing the tension of an agitated person, and practice nonverbal, paraverbal, verbal and physical intervention skills. Upon successful completion of a post-test, participants will receive a one-year certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® from the Crisis Prevention Institute.

Date: Cycle 1: Oct. 16, 2013 and Oct. 23, 2013; Cycle 2: Feb. 3, 2014 and Feb. 11, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For October workshop: Oct. 9, 2013; For February workshop: Jan. 24, 2014 Audience: School administrators, hall monitors, security staff, teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, teaching assistants and aides.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $330 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $396 per participants for non-members Presenter: Suzanne Doherty Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org School-Wide PBIS Team Training Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a research-validated approach to discipline, which emphasizes the creation of proactive systems of support for students and staff. The School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS) training will address how to evaluate, develop, improve, implement and maintain a school-wide plan.

In this four-day training, teams develop a universal discipline system by selecting expectations, and transforming expectations into teachable behaviors, developing a system of acknowledgements and consequences and creating a data management system for tracking behavioral outcomes.

Date: Oct. 28, 2013; Nov. 26, 2013; Jan. 14, 2014; and Feb. 12, 2014 Snow Date: May 5, 2014 Registration Deadline: Sept. 15, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee; 8:30a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Fee: $5,600 per team for CoSer 555 members; $6,720 per team for non-members Audience: Teams are made up of a minimum of five and a maximum of seven participants. Recommended team members would be building administrators, general education and special education teachers, related service providers responsible for behavior issues, and staff responsible for supervision of non-classroom settings.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Presenter: Robert March, Ph.D Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345- 8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Key Points Refresher Recertification The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Key Points Refresher is designed to help improve your understanding of key program concepts, enhance your skills and provide strategies to apply the information to workplace realities.

In this highly interactive training, you will: practice and sharpen verbal and physical crisis intervention skills; demonstrate ability and confidence in applying course content and skills to real-life work experiences; problem solve and strengthen crisis intervention skills. Upon successful competition of a post-test, participants will receive a one-year certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® from the Crisis Prevention Institute.

Date: Oct. 30, 2013 or Feb. 25, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: For October workshop: Oct. 18, 2013; For February workshop:Feb. 14, 2014 Audience: Participants who have completed the two-day Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training® during the 2012-2013 school year.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $198 per participant for non-members Presenter: Suzanne Doherty Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org Managing Classroom Behaviors to Promote Learning, Grades 3&12 Managing aggressive and violent behavior has become a vital part of teacher instruction. Even worse, chronic problem behaviors can act as a serious roadblock to getting students to attain the ambitious Common Core State Standards in ELA and mathematics. This workshop presents a series of proven strategies that any educator can use to handle a full range of challenging student behaviors—in groups and as individuals. All workshop content is research-based and drawn from principles of effective behavior management.

The training demonstrates how to define student behavior problems clearly and specifically -- and to identify likely reasons that misbehavior is occurring. The training also addresses research-based strategies designed to minimize or prevent problem student behaviors, simple techniques to promote stronger student-teacher relationships, a structured, in-class system of graduated consequences to manage escalating student misbehavior and avoid office referrals.

The training will include a review of free, web-based tools that teachers can use to rapidly locate behavioral strategies, package those ideas into an intervention plan and download for immediate use in a Google Docs format. The ideas shared in the workshop are compatible with PBIS. Date: Nov. 7, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 28, 2013 Audience: General education and special education administrators, teacher, support staff and school psychologists in grades 3-12.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $326 per participant for non-members Presenter: Jim Wright, M.S. Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®: Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Recertification In this highly interactive training, you will review the core concepts of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention ® and identify special considerations, strategies and interventions designed to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Participants will: • Gain an understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders and insight as to why behaviors occur and how to prevent behaviors from occurring • Explore strategies to appropriately intervene and structure the post intervention process This training enhances the skill set of participants certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® who support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This training will provide tools to safely intervene and/or prevent an incident from escalating into a crisis.This Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Refresher includes opportunities to practice interventions, participate in content reviews, discuss policy decisions and situational applications and take part in rehearsals and drills.

Date: Dec. 9, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. program (lunch on your own).

Registration Deadline: Dec. 2, 2013 Audience: Participants who have completed the two-day Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training® during the 2012-2013 school year Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $198 per participant for non-members Presenter: Suzanne Doherty Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org Motivating and Managing Hard-to-Reach, Uninterested and Disruptive Students This seminar shows educators how to inspire motivation for learning and behaving among difficult-to-reach students. Problems with motivation are usually seen among students who misbehave. We will explore the specifics that lead students to become unmotivated and most importantly, effective methods that help them make better choices. Educators will learn five major themes of motivation and numerous practical strategies to use in the classroom or school that effectively awaken student motivation.

Participants will: • Review motivational tools and how to use them to set students up for success • Learn creative teaching strategies designed to motivate and reduce classroom disruption • Identify and diffuse power struggles Date: Jan. 22, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 12, 2014 Audience: Classroom teachers, special education teachers, principals, special education directors, school psychologists, social workers, school counselors and para-educators.

Location: SWBOCES 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for non-members Presenter: Allen N. Mendler, Ph.D. Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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The Power of Words: Communication Tools for Classroom Management Verbal communication carries great power. This workshop trains educators in the use of positive verbal strategies to prevent behavior problems and elicit engagement and positive student conduct. The training provides specific communication strategies to shape positive student behaviors, including how to: • Set a positive and motivational tone in classroom communication • Energize reluctant students to engage in academics • Defuse potentially confrontational situations • Negotiate effectively with students and parents Participants will have an opportunity to practice the strategies presented in role-play situations. The workshop will also provide written scripts to guide participants in using the communication strategies presented.

Date: Date: Feb. 13, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Feb. 3, 2014 Audience: General education and special education teachers, support staff and administrators in grades 3-12.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $326 per participant for non-members Presenter: Jim Wright, M.S. Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org Creating Collaborative Environments at Public Meetings In these difficult times, school leaders are often facing challenges from both ends – individuals who are critical of the rising cost of education and those who are concerned or upset about the contraction of programs and initiatives in light of the economic crisis. This workshop provides practical strategies to help school leaders handle not just upset, angry and concerned individuals, but also the chronic critic, persistent gadfly or anyone else who seeks to use the district’s issues as a forum to promote their own agendas. Using best practices from the field of customer service and public education, we will explore ways to effectively interact with upset and angry individuals or groups, handle criticism and sensitive topics at public meetings, respond appropriately to attacks on administration, managing media to avoid or minimize crisis and defusing confrontational situations with appropriate responses and messages.

Dates: March 5, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. program Registration Deadline: Feb. 24, 2014 Audience: Superintendents, assistant superintendents, business administrators and school public relations personnel.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $110 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $132 per participant for non-members Presenter: Jeff Olefson Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Applied Physical Recertification Training This highly interactive full-day recertification training is designed specifically to enhance your abilities to effectively apply the principles and dynamics of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® and to safely manage emergency situations.

Participants will • Learn how to safely enter a situation requiring physical intervention • Practice and adapt physical interventions to special circumstances and emergency situations This refresher program is designed to enhance your understanding of the spectrum of physical aggression and improve your skills. During the training, participants will have opportunities to practice and problem solve with CPI Classroom Models and emergency adaptations in order to increase their skills and confidence in managing aggressive and violent behavior.

Date: March 11, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: March 3, 2014 Audience: Participants who have completed the two-day Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training® during the 2012-2013 school year.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $165 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $198 per participant for non-members Workshop Leader: Suzanne Doherty Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org The Adolescent Brain and High Risk Behaviors As research provides more information about the unique character of the adolescent brain, adults have a better chance than ever to help adolescents avoid or overcome the sometimes serious problems associated with this time of life. This workshop will help participants understand adolescent development by utilizing a bio-psycho-social model with specific emphasis on exploring the changes that occur in the brain between the ages of 12 and 24. These changes include greater levels of emotional intensity, differences in self-perception and intriguing mechanisms of assessing and responding to risks. Participants will explore the connections between the adolescent brain and high risk behavior and discuss the allure of thrill-seeking, drug and alcohol abuse, sexuality and other high risk behaviors. Participants will explore new language structures to utilize in helping adolescents acknowledge, assess and respond to high risk situations in their lives. Participants will be able to use the information in this workshop to establish a trusting relationship that will facilitate better engagement and intervention.

Dates: March 18, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: March 4, 2014 Audience: School counselors, social workers, school psychologists, classroom teachers, special education teachers and administrators.

Location: SWBOCES 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members $336 per participant for non-members Presenter: Michael Nerney Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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CIS

Continuous Improvement of Schools

Increasing Academic Proficiency for English Learners: The SIOP® Model for Grades K-6 or Grades 7-12 The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol® Model is a proven evidence-based framework for improving the academic achievement of English language learners (ELLs). The SIOP® Model brings content area instructional materials, methods, strategies and techniques into an effective practice to meet the needs of English learners, but the research shows great benefit to all learners. This three-day training gives educators an in-depth understanding of the components of the SIOP® Model and strategies to implement it in their schools and classrooms. Educators gain practical skills to collaborate, share and implement lesson plans that incorporate all eight components and 30 features of SIOP® to teach content while developing students’ academic and social language.

Key Benefits include: understanding the eight factors that affect second language acquisition; identifying the components and features of the SIOP® Model and how that model can be incorporated into lesson planning; observing and practicing each of the eight components, and building a sample lesson using the SIOP® Model.

Date: Cycle 1 SIOP Training for Elementary Teachers Grades K-6: Oct. 2, 2013; Oct. 3, 2013; and Oct. 10, 2013 or Cycle 2 SIOP Training for Secondary Teachers Grades 7-12: Oct. 24, 2013; Oct. 25, 2013; and Nov, 1, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Cycle 1 Grades K-6: Sept.18, 2013 Cycle 2 Grades 7-12: Oct. 11, 2013 Audience: District administrators, school leaders, coaches, K-12 educators Location: SWBOCES 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $840 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $1008 per participant for non-members Presenters: Karen Robinson Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org Developing Academic Language and Literacy Skills in English Language Learners: Advanced SIOP® Training for Grades K-12 This workshop is designed for teachers who have already studied the SIOP® Model’s component and features and want extended practice with building academic language and literacy skills in English learners and other students. Participants will explore the process of identifying, writing and implementing language objectives in SIOP® Model lessons. Participants will also learn how to examine the language demands of different subject areas, write appropriate language objectives and incorporate them into SIOP® lessons.

Key Benefits include: Identifying the language demands in lesson texts, identifying the language demands of lesson tasks,writing language objectives for the four instructional categories in the SIOP® Model and incorporating them into lessons; generating language objectives for curriculum units; planning vocabulary and oral language activities.

Date: Dec. 3, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 program; lunch on your own.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 2, 2013 Audience: District Administrators, school leaders, coaches, K-12 educators Location: SWBOCES 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $280 per participant for CoSer 555 members; $336 per participant for non-members Presenter: Karen Robinson Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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SR

State Regulations, Health, Safety & Violence Prevention

Child Abuse: Identification and Reporting Procedures - Fulfilling the State Mandate for Child Abuse Training This two-hour workshop will focus on the following: • Identifying child abuse and neglect • Professional issues and concerns • Legal responsibilities of the professional relating to reporting child abuse cases All applicants for a New York State educational certificate are required to complete at least two hours of coursework in child abuse identification and reporting procedures. Certificates will be provided at the conclusion of the program.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Date: Choose one of the following dates and times: July 11, 2013 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sept. 18, 2013 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 11, 2013 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Feb.12, 2014 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

April 9, 2014 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $45 per person, check/money order No cash or credit cards accepted.

Workshop Leader: State approved provider, Southern Westchester BOCES Contact: Anna Marie Brancucci, 914-345-8500, ext.136; abrancucci@swboces.org New York State Education Department Mandate: Training in Autism Spectrum Disorders As part of the New York State regulations, this workshop will address the needs of autistic children. Participants will gain knowledge of definitions, needs and evidence-based interventions to work with the growing population of students with autism. The overview will meet the state mandate for certification and will include the following topics: This two-hour workshop will focus on the following: • Identifying child abuse and neglect • Professional issues and concerns • Legal responsibilities of the professional relating to reporting child abuse cases Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Dates: Choose one of the following dates and times: July 30, 2013 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sept. 30, 2013 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Spring Dates: TBD Registration Deadline: For July workshop: July 19, 2013 For September workshop: Sept. 20, 2013 Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $70 per participant. Check/money order only; no cash or credit cards accepted.

Presenter: State approved provider, Southern Westchester BOCES Contact: Chelsea Karp, 914-345-8500, ext.136; ckarp@swboces.org

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State Regulations, Health, Safety & Violence Prevention

Violence Prevention Certification – Project SAVE In this two-hour interactive training, you will: • Learn about New York State’s Project Safe Schools Against Violence In Education • Discuss regulations, policies and planning • Explore case studies of student behaviors and staff responses All applicants for a New York State educational certificate are required to complete at least two hours of coursework in violence prevention and intervention in accordance with §3004 of Education Law. Certificates will be provided.

Please arrive on time. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.

Dates: Choose one of the following dates and times: Aug. 13, 2013 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Oct. 1, 2013 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 14, 2014 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

March 4, 2014 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $45 per person. Check/Money Order only; no cash or credit cards Workshop Leader: State approved provider, Southern Westchester BOCES Contact: Anna Marie Brancucci, 914-345-8500, ext.125; abrancucci@swboces.org Advanced Leadership Skills for Highly Effective Head Custodians and Maintenance Supervisors This two-day workshop series is designed to meet the needs of head custodians, maintenance supervisors and other staff who will be taking on leadership roles in the future or who recently moved to leadership roles. This is an advanced course, building on skills and principles discussed in the Spring 2013 series. Practical strategies and proven methods will be provided for dealing with a range of issues related to your unique roles.

Topics will include: • Maintaining a positive team approach • Dealing with difficult people • Safety focus for all levels of staff • Best practices for reviewing staff performance • Planning cycles • Public relations and retaining a positive image of workers and their work Dates: Oct. 7, 2013 and Nov. 20, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. program Registration Deadline: Oct. 1, 2013 Audience: Custodians, buildings and grounds supervisors, operations and maintenance supervisors.

Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $150 per participant for CoSer 644 members $185 per participant for CoSer 644 non-members Presenter: Jeff Olefson Contact: Anna Marie Brancucci, 914-345-8500, ext.125; abrancucci@swboces.org

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YLL

Year Long Learning

Section One Physical Education and Health Education Professional Development Consortium Open to all Section One school districts on an annual membership basis, the Section One Physical Education and Health Education Professional Development Consortium provides a variety of high quality, specialized workshops, trainings and conferences for physical education and health education teachers, supervisors and administrators. The consortium membership fee allows physical education and health education teachers and administrators to attend all consortium events free of charge. Many workshops are held after school hours and on staff development days to allow more teachers an opportunity to participate. Workshop and conference topics are based upon districts’ needs, issues and current trends in physical education and health education.

Contact: Suzanne Doherty Coordinator of Professional Development suzanne.doherty@swboces.org 914-345-8500, ext.109 On-Site Support Aligned with Common Core Standards in Early Literacy - Kindergarten-Grade 2 This service is intended to provide on-site support in early literacy in your elementary school and primary grade classrooms.

Support will be aligned to the Common Core Standards outlined in the Regents Reform Agenda.

Contact: Mary Ellen Cull Coordinator of Reading Recovery 914-345-8500, ext. 125 mecull@swboces.org Reading Recovery®: Southern Westchester BOCES and NYU Steinhardt School Reading Recovery® is a research and evidence-based intervention that helps struggling readers quickly catch up with their peers in Grade 1, within 12-20 weeks. Reading Recovery supports the Common Core Standards and is an effective tier in the RTI process. Outcomes for ELLs match the large gains made by native English speakers.

Reading Recovery Works! This intervention continues to be the only early literacy program to receive the highest ratings by the USDE's "What Works Clearinghouse."

Funding is now available to train teachers through the Investing in Innovation (i3) grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Contact: Mary Ellen Cull Coordinator of Reading Recovery 914-345-8500, ext. 125 mecull@swboces.org

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Presenter Biographies

JoAnn Byrne is a literacy leader and Academic Intervention Services teacher. For the past eight years, she has worked closely with teachers and administrators to implement a comprehensive literacy framework in grades Pre-K to 7 and has helped educators see the alignment of this work with the Common Core State Standards. She has planned for and facilitated many professional development workshops to both small group and district-wide audiences, with a primary focus on planning for reading and writing instruction and the role of data in informing instruction. She is trained as a literacy leader and in Leveled Literacy Intervention.

Pam Berger, director of Information and the School Library System at Southern Westchester BOCES, has over 30 years of experience in education and librarianship. Pam has presented in over 40 states in addition to Australia, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and Thailand. She has been a National Seminar Speaker for the American Association of School Librarians and the Bureau of Education Research, and has served as a consultant, content developer, lead trainer and project director on multiple IMLS, LSTA and other grant programs. Her latest books are “TeachingInquiry: Engaging the Learner Within” (Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2012) and “Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching and Learning in a Digital World” (Libraries Unlimited, 2010). She is an adjunct instructor at the iSchool at Syracuse University.

Lou Cordi has served as a high school English teacher, English Department chairperson, literacy leader and staff developer. He works with the New York State Education Department on high school testing. He Cordi has spoken throughout the United States, sharing his expertise in literacy and his deep understanding of the instructional process. He is a member of the BOCES Network team, attending turn-key training in Albany, which focuses on the ELA Common Core Learning Standards.

Sheila Bertoni is the Supervisor of Literacy and Learning at Southern Westchester BOCES. In her more than 30-year career, she has served as a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery® teacher, ELA coordinator and Dean of students.

Before coming to SWBOCES, she was a middle school principal. She currently serves as a BOCES Network Team member, working with the New York State Education Department to educate school districts to provide turnkey training on the implementation of the Regents Reform Agenda initiatives.

Sheila has presented at the National Reading Recovery Conference, New York State Reading Association Conference and various university and parent reading association groups.

Mary Ellen Cull is the Coordinator of Reading Recovery® and the Reading Recovery® Teacher Leader for Southern Westchester BOCES. Mary Ellen is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at New York University.

She implemented the Reading Recovery® intervention for struggling first-graders in the Fordham section of the Bronx prior to arriving at Southern Westchester BOCES 10 years ago. She has presented at the Northeast Regional Reading Recovery Conference in Providence, RI. Mary Ellen also provides on-site early literacy support. Professional Development topics include observation and assessment at the primary level, literacy support for Kindergarten and Grade one teachers, coaching of literacy teams and on-site support for reading teachers.

Jennifer Borgioli joined LCI in 2006 after working for several years as part of a school improvement team supported by the New York State Department of Education. Jennifer’s work with LCI focuses on assessment and data analysis. The programs she facilitates help participants create meaning out of numbers and maximize qualitative data to implement an inquiry cycle that includes multiple measures, from data for standardized state tests to student work samples and teachers' observational notes. Jennifer also assists districts in designing comprehensive assessment systems, paying special attention to reliability and validity. Jennifer is currently working on her Ph.D. in special education.

Christine J. Ditrano, Psy.D. school psychologist and Kathy Faber, professional trainer and consultant.

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Shelly Harwayne is an author of many professional books, including: “Going Public: Priorities and Practice at Manhattan New School” “Look Who is Learning to Read: 50 Ways to Instill a Love of Reading in Young Children” and “Messages to Ground Zero: Children Respond to 9/11” Shelley also served as deputy, community and regional superintendent in New York City for many years and is the founding principal of the Manhattan New School, New York.

Suzanne Doherty is the coordinator of Professional Development at Southern Westchester BOCES, working as a staff developer, program director and resource expert. She founded and directs the Section One Physical Education and Health Education Professional Development Consortium, currently enrolling 37 districts in three counties. Suzanne is the project director for the development of the SWBOCES Consortium Curriculum Guide for Physical Education. As a master level certified trainer for the Crisis Prevention Institute, she has trained more than 1,400 educators in the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program, and consults with 20+ districts per year in the safe management of disruptive, assaultive and violent student behavior. Ms. Doherty has a NYS school district leader certificate, a master's degree in counseling psychology and rehabilitation and a certificate of advanced study in school based counseling.

Myrna Klotzkin is a scientist and science educator who served as the K-12 science director at the North Shore (Long Island) School District for 13 years. She is an emeritus professor of chemistry (Manhattanville College), with a Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is the author of several research publications. Myrna teaches professional development workshops in curriculum and instruction and is an on-site consultant in science education, K-12, and is focusing this year on the Next Generation Science Standards and the Framework for K-12 Science Education.

Linda Kasal Fusco, Ph.D. has been a secondary mathematics and science educator for over 36 years. Her 7-12 classroom teaching experience has ranged from special education to AP Physics and AP Environmental Science. The last 13 years of her career were spent supervising mathematics and science teachers in three state public school districts. She retired from the position as secondary mathematics supervisor in June 2006 and has been a consultant for SWBOCES for the past five years.

Angela Magliano is a social studies teacher with 40 years of classroom experience in grades 7-12. She has written curriculum for the New York City Schools, the China Institute and the Asia Society and was a consultant for Barron's and Oxford book publishers. She has presented social studies workshops on the national, state and local levels and is currently on the executive board of the Association of Teachers of Social Studies, NY.

Margaret (Peggy) Golden has planned and facilitated many professional development workshops for individuals and district-wide audiences, with a focus on planning for mathematics instruction. She has many years of experience as an elementary school teacher, college professor and staff development specialist. She was a New York State math mentor for more than10 years. Peggy is a member of the Southern Westchester BOCES Network Team, and BOCES Network Team, and is pursuing her doctorate at Binghamton University.

Robert March, Ph.D is the director and founder of Successful Schools, Inc., which is a professional development and technical assistance organization comprised of university-based trainers with classroom experience. The mission of Successful Schools, Inc. is to transform empirical research into practical strategies. Successful Schools focuses on positive behavior support as it applies to the school-wide and classroom systems and the efficient and effective use of functional assessment methodology to develop individual support plans. Rob trains extensively across the country, helping schools implement PBIS.

Shirley Hall started her professional career as an elementary school teacher. After 22 years in the classroom, Shirley became the principal of a low-performing school in Philadelphia, Pa. She later moved into the central administration offices of the City School District of Philadelphia where, as the administrator of a pilot pay-for-performance program for teachers, she worked hand-in-hand with the teachers’ association to design the program and trained the principals in teacher observation and evaluation.

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Allen N. Mendler, Ph.D., is an educator and school psychologist who lives in Rochester, New York. He has worked extensively with children of all ages in both general and special education settings. He has consulted for many schools and day and residential centers throughout the world, providing training on classroom management, discipline and motivating difficult students. As one of the internationally acclaimed authors of the original and newly revised “Discipline With Dignity” and other publications, Allen's emphasis is on developing effective frameworks and strategies for educators, youth professionals and parents to help at-risk youth succeed. An accomplished author, his titles include “Motivating Students Who Don’t Care,” “Connecting with Students,” “Power Struggles: Successful Techniques for Educators” and “Handling Difficult Parents.” He co-authored “Discipline With Dignity for Challenging Youth” and “As Tough as Necessary” with Dr. Richard L. Curwin.

Jackie O’Donnell is currently the director of the Center for Professional Development and Curriculum Support at Southern Westchester BOCES. Jackie has played a leadership role in training school district personnel on the Regents Reform Agenda, Common Core and Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR). Jackie serves as an SWBOCES Network Team leader, working with the New York State Education Department and providing turnkey training to school districts on the implementation of the Regents Reform Agenda initiatives. Prior to joining the Southern Westchester BOCES team, Jackie was the assistant superintendent of the Newark Valley Central School District. She spent 14 years as a teacher and 12 years as a school administrator as well as serving as an elementary principal, high school principal and assistant superintendent of schools.

Jeff Olefson, president, Staff Development Associates, has designed and implemented human resources training programs for Fortune 500 companies, not-for-profit organizations, governmental units and suburban school districts in 20 states.

Mr. Olefson is a frequent speaker at state-wide education and governmental conferences. As a consultant to school districts, he has conducted organizational and systems studies designed to improve efficiency, service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Michael Nerney is a consultant in substance abuse prevention and education, with over 33 years’ experience in the field. He is an internationally known lecturer, and has served as a consultant to a number of federal and state agencies, including the Federal Office of Substance Abuse Prevention, the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the New York State Education Department. Mr. Nerney’s understanding of adolescent issues is drawn from 12 years’ experience as a teacher and a coach at the junior and high school levels, including three years with the Adirondack Mountain School, a residential school for boys. Mr. Nerney’s particular areas of expertise include psycho-pharmacology, adolescent chemical dependency, relapse prevention, gender differences in communication and managing violent incidents.

Joanne Picone-Zocchia is vice president of Learner-Centered Initiatives, Ltd. She facilitates work for schools, districts, regions and states, focusing on teacher induction, portfolio assessment, and standards-based curriculum and assessment design. In addition, Joanne is actively engaged in exploring connections between systems thinking skills and processes and issues of systemic education reform. She assists schools and school leaders in strategic planning, visioning, restructuring, and organizational development. A teacher for 22 years, her background includes elementary, secondary and special education.

Sue O’Connell has experience as a classroom teacher, instructional specialist, math coach, gifted and talented teacher/coordinator, testing coordinator and district school improvement specialist. She is the author of the best-selling books "Now I Get It: Strategies for Building Confident and Competent Mathematicians K-6," "Introduction to Problem Solving," "Introduction to Communication" and "Mastering Basic Math Facts: Strategies, Activities, and Interventions to Move Students Beyond Memorization."

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Karen Robinson is a professional development specialist who brings with her 25 years of experience in the educational field. Karen provides professional development that influences educators to shift their pedagogical practices to better meet the needs of English Language Learners in an inclusive classroom setting. As a SIOP® field services consultant, Karen accelerates instructional effectiveness of educators through comprehensive presentation of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol®, delivering intensive individual enrichment training, as well as completing observations of SIOP® lessons and providing feedback on strengths and needs.

Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Professional Development & Curriculum Support 450 Mamaroneck Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 914-345-8500 Sandra A. Simpson Chief Operating Officer/Deputy District Superintendent

Dr. Kay Stahl studies the effective instruction of reading in the elementary years. Her research examines reading acquisition and reading comprehension. She is committed to improving student achievement and school effectiveness, especially in urban settings. She is currently the director of the NYU Literacy Clinic. For over 25 years, Stahl taught in high poverty public elementary and middle school classrooms. She is co-editor of “Reading Research at Work: Foundations of Effective Practice” (Guilford Press, 2006), a book that explores the classroom implications of 20 years of reading research. Additionally, she is the co-author of Assessment for Reading Instruction, 2nd Ed. (Guilford Press, 2009), a guide that provides a framework for using classroom assessments to inform instruction. She earned her Ed.D. in reading education from the University of Georgia in 2003.

Stephen J. Tibbetts Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administrative Services Harold Coles, Psy.D., District Superintendent Patricia Garcia, Ph.D., Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Jacqueline O’Donnell Assistant Superintendent for Regional Services Director, Center for Professional Development & Curriculum Support The Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services, its officers and employees, shall not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, gender, age, handicapping condition or sexual orientation.

This policy of nondiscrimination includes access by students to educational programs, counseling services, course offerings and other student activities; recruitment, appointment and promotion of employees; and employment pay and benefits; and it is required by Title IX od the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and then promulgated thereunder; not to discriminate in such a manner.

Jim Wright, M.S., is a trainer and consultant to schools and organizations on a broad range of topics related to school improvement. Jim is a certified school psychologist and school administrator in central New York State and has over 18 years’ experience in public education. Jim has particular expertise on issues relating to Response to Intervention, the Common Core State Standards and academic/behavioral interventions and assessments for struggling students. Jim is also the creator of Intervention Central, a popular website with free intervention and assessment resources for educators in grades K-12.

SWBOCES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 17 Berkley Drive, Rye Brook, NY 10573 914-937-3820 TITLE IX COORDINATOR Jacqueline O’Donnell Assistant Superintendent for Regional Services SECTION 504 COORDINATOR Thomas DiBuono Director of Facilities and Operations

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Learning Plan Instructions.

Go to the Center for Professional

Map and Driving Directions From Rockland County

Development home page at

Take I-87 East/I-287 East towards White Plains. Continue to follow I-287

http://www.swboces.org/cpd.

East over the Tappan Zee Bridge (toll). Take the Hutchinson Parkway South

You will find a link in the left sidebar to our

exit 9S toward the Whitestone Bridge. Take exit 23S for Mamaroneck

course catalog – My Learning Plan. Click on

Avenue, toward Mamaroneck. Make a left at the third traffic light and turn

the link and you’ll see a searchable database

into 450 Mamaroneck Avenue.

with all courses currently available for

From Putnam County

enrollment at SWBOCES and LHRIC. You can search for a course and click on the “View Now” button or scroll to find a course for which you want to register. Courses are listed in chronological order. To sign up, click on “Click to Enroll.”

Click on the link that applies to you: • I’m a registered user (if you already have an account)

Take I-684 South, merge onto the Hutchinson River Parkway South. Take exit 23S for Mamaroneck Avenue, toward Mamaroneck. Make a left at the third traffic light and turn into 450 Mamaroneck Avenue.

From Southern Westchester Take the Cross County Parkway East, to the Hutchinson River Parkway.

At exit 23S, take the ramp for Mamaroneck Avenue, toward Mamaroneck. Bear right onto Mamaroneck Ave. 450 Mamaroneck Avenue will be on your right, approximately ¼ mile from exit.

• I’m a new user (if you don’t have an account) • MyLearningPlan.com users (if your District has an account) Complete the registration process. If your district does not use MyLearningPlan, you are required to print the enrollment form and send it to the official in your district who approves SWBOCES

professional development. The form can then be mailed or faxed to SWBOCES to complete registration.

All registrants receive email confirmation that they have been registered in a course. If a course is canceled or if the date is changed, registrants are also contacted via email. If you have problems registering, contact us at 914-345-8500 and ask for the support staff individual listed on the course page.

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Supporting 21st Century Learning Professional Services Catalog 2013-2014

Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Professional Development & Curriculum Support