Staff Wellness Days

Calendar of Upcoming Events

  • SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

    Science Investigation (Biology). Structure and Function: Balancing Act -Exploring Feedback and Homeostasis

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    This one-day session focuses on Science Investigation (Biology) Structure and Function: Balancing Act -Exploring Feedback and Homeostasis.

    This Investigation is a hands-on laboratory experience that prepares teachers to ready students for the new Biology Regents Examination to be administered in June 2025. (This is 2 of 3 Science Investigations: Biology).

    Participants in this one-day session will: experience this Investigation both as a teacher and student; plan and conduct an investigation to determine the body's response to an external factor that may affect feedback mechanisms related to thermoregulation; analyze data related to the regulation of blood glucose levels;  analyze collected data to draw conclusions about thermoregulation; explore a phenomenon and draw conclusions relating to feedback mechanisms that maintain homeostasis; deepen their understanding of NYSED's expectations for the new Regents' exam in Life Science: Biology. 

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
  • SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

    NYS Literacy Initiative: An exploration of the P-3 L

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    NYS Literacy Initiative: An exploration of the P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices Tool

    In response to NYSED's Literacy Initiative and NYS Education Law §818, this session will provide administrators and literacy leaders with an opportunity to learn about, explore and plan for utilization of the P-3 Instructional Best Practices Tool. The P-3 Instructional Best Practices Tool is to be utilized when reviewing instruction and making the required attestation per Education Law §818 by September 2025. Subsequent to the law's 2024 passage, districts must reflect on the instructional best practices and literacy curriculum for students in prekindergarten through third grade, ensuring literacy instruction and interventions align with the Commissioner's requirement that literacy instruction be based on the body of research known as the Science of Reading. Participants will have time to walk through the resource, reflect on the implementation of the best practices, and consider the steps to complete the attestation process.

    We welcome teams of teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, reading specialists, and other literacy leaders to join. Note: If you attended the NYSED/BOCES launch sessions on January 7th, or the SOR PreK-12 Study group on January 15th, this will be an expanded version.

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
  • SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Key Points Refresher Recertification

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    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. Only participants who have completed the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training during the 2022-2023 school year are eligible to participate in the Refresher Training. You must attend all sessions. In addition, we are asking that individuals attend in pairs or trios so that they can perform the physical interventions with a partner. All participants must complete the physical interventions in order to receive certification.

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Canva Creativity Corner

    Join us for the Canva Creativity Corner, a 30-minute open agenda session! This is your time to come up with any questions you have about using Canva. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an experienced user seeking advanced tips, this session is here to help. Our expert will provide guidance, share helpful tips, and answer your Canva-related questions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your design skills and unleash your creativity with Canva! These sessions will take place on Thursdays at 3:30, January-June.

    Connection Information:
    https://lhric-org.zoom.us/j/99469061976?from=addon
    Meeting ID: 994 6906 1976
    Passcode: 187829

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY

    Spring 2025 eduCLIMBER User Group

    Join us on April 4th for our eduCLIMBER user group, co-hosted by the LHRIC and Renaissance! The user group will include: "A Day in the Life" of eduCLIMBER, opportunities for district collaboration, breakout sessions, and a raffle! The breakout sessions will include work with interventions, smartFORMS, thresholds, and more! Lunch will be provided.

    REGISTER HERE

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    What is Flocabulary?

    This is an introduction to Flocabulary, a dynamic learning program designed for students across all grade levels. Flocabulary uses educational hip-hop music to captivate students and boost achievement across various subjects. In this session, you'll explore how Flocabulary's standards-based videos, instructional activities, and student creativity tools can supplement your teaching and help develop essential literacy skills. We'll delve into Flocabulary's unique approach to building academic vocabulary in every lesson, across every subject. Discover features designed to support all learners, including text-to-speech functionality, peer discussion prompts, and adjustable playback speeds that are particularly helpful for English Language Learners (ELLs). This session will provide practical insights and strategies to maximize student engagement and learning outcomes in your classroom. Registrants will receive a Zoom invite prior to the session.

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Presented by NYSCATE: Best of NYSCATE 2024

    Missed some of the top-rated sessions from the NYSCATE New York State of Mind Conference?

    Join us for this exclusive Best of Conference Virtual Event, where we bring back some of the highest-rated presenters to share their insights, strategies, and innovations.

    This special online event will feature engaging speakers, interactive discussions, and actionable takeaways—all from the comfort of your own space. Whether you attended the in-person conference or are looking for fresh ideas, this is your chance to experience the sessions that made the biggest impact.

     Link to Flyer with Speakers Names!

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology

  • Half Day/ Student Early Dismissal

    Half Day/ Student Early Dismissal - 11:30 AM

    Tappan Hill

  • Half Day Early Dismissal 11:10

    The Valhalla Center

  • Half Day Student Early Dismissal 11:10am

    St. Matthews
  • Virtual/ Online event

    AI for the Interested

    Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our AI for the Interested sessions. This 30-minute open agenda session is designed for educators who are curious about AI and want to explore its potential in the classroom. Bring your questions and join us for an engaging discussion where you can learn about AI tools, get practical tips, and discover how AI can enhance your teaching practices. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this session is the perfect opportunity to satisfy your curiosity and gain valuable insights. These sessions will take place on Mondays at 3:30, January-June.

    Connection Information:
    https://lhric-org.zoom.us/j/94062927018?from=addon
    Meeting ID: 940 6292 7018
    Passcode: 771076

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • SWBOCES - 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd floor, Harrison, NY

    PE/HE CONSORTIUM - Women's Health

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    Women's health is the catalyst to women empowerment. Women empowerment will elevate an individual's lifestyle, prevention, and safety for long term health and wellness. Participants will focus on health promotion and education regarding girls and young women in health education and physical education. Participants are guided by the National Health Education Standards alongside receiving best practices through health skills based activities and resources. Learning Objectives:

    • Educators will be able to enhance their knowledge and comprehension regarding Girls / Young Women and health topics

    • Educators will be able to gain women's health resources and services that can be an aid for students, families, and classroom teaching

    • Educators will be able to transfer health skills based activities into their classroom for positive and meaningful engagement

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
  • Virtual/ Online event

    [Learning First, Technology Second 24-25] Meetup # 5

    We are a professional community of leaders and learners representing districts in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland Counties. We are driven by instructional excellence, inspired by technology, and committed to collaborative practices.
    Registered participants will receive webinar instructions prior to the session start.

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Register Here: Create Pop Art with iPad

    Unlocking creativity just got easier. Introducing Everyone Can Create Projects, an online series of time-saving tutorials that make it faster than ever to foster creativity in any lesson with iPad. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to combine creative photo editing techniques with drawing to make a colorful pop art portrait.

    You’ll need the latest version of Keynote installed on your iPad for this session.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Online Course Provided by NYSCATE- Rolling enrollment

    Register for online courses in partnership with NYSCATE. Enrollment is open throughout the year and participants have until June 30, 2025 to complete all course requirements. Current available courses include:

    CSDF in Science Class

    CSDF in Art Class

    CSDF in ELA Class

    CSDF in Math Class

    Creating Effective Supports and Scaffolds for ELL/ML Learners

    CSDF for Grades 2,3

    CSDF for Grades 4-6

    CSDF for Grades 7-8

    CSDF for Grades K-1

     

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • via Zoom

    Meet-Up: Our Local History as a Resource for Culturally Responsive Social Studies Instruction

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    Come to this Meetup for an introduction to the units that Our Local History has customized for Westchester County. The units are based in US and local history, focused on: 1) 19th century local enslavement and resistance, and 2) 20th century local redlining and civil rights action. These asset-based curriculum resources embody principles of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education. Participants will receive an overview of the instructional resources and discuss considerations for application.

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support

  • [Instructional Software Pathway: Reflect and Collaborate] Personalize Learning with School AI

    Reflect on how School AI has enhanced personalized learning and supported student outcomes. Collaborate on new uses like AI-generated lesson plans and AI assistants for brainstorming activities. Register

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • via Zoom

    Meet-Up: Introduction to the NYSED Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Education Framework

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    This session provides an introduction to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework, designed to help educators create more inclusive and affirming learning environments. Participants will explore the four principles of the CRSE framework-Welcoming and Affirming Environment, High Expectations and Rigorous Instruction, Inclusive Curriculum and Assessment, and Ongoing Professional Learning and Support-and examine how they can be applied in classroom practice.

    By the end of this session, participants will:
    Understand the key principles of the NYSED CRSE Framework.
    Recognize the impact of culturally responsive teaching on student learning and engagement.
    Identify actionable steps to integrate CRSE principles into their classroom practice.

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Presented by NYSCATE : Leading with Integrity: Decoding dishonesty, fostering a culture of AI responsibility, and AI-proofing assessments

    Decoding Dishonesty and Promoting Academic Integrity

     

    Embark on a journey into The Generative Age as we explore AI's potential while upholding the pillars of academic integrity and cultivating a culture of responsibility. In this session, we will unravel AI ethics, learn how to identify AI bots, and master the art of navigating the blurry lines between collaboration and cheating. Brace yourself for an adventure that will challenge your perceptions and empower you to be at the forefront of this exciting frontier.

    This is a virtual workshop, a zoom link will be provided with registration confirmation.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY

    Renaissance Vendor Spring 2025 User Group

    Join us for our Spring 2025 User Group!

    Conference Highlights

    Presentation: To Cue or Not to Cue: What elementary and secondary educators need to know

    The Science of Reading, an evidence-based body of research about how we learn to read and write, highlights the need for us to orthographically map phonemes to graphemes to automatically decode words. This mapping process doesn't occur in the absence of explicit, systematic instruction. In other words, we need to teach elementary students the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters and that looking at pictures or determining which word might make the most sense is not how we learn to decode. How do educators close reading gaps for adolescents reading below grade level? Join Dr. Lynn Kulich for an engaging discussion about how explicit instruction, differentiation, scaffolding, and lots of purposeful practice with graphophonics, syntax, and semantics will help accelerate these readers. The focus will be on how your Renaissance products can assist with assessing and identifying areas of concern in all grade levels.

     

    Afternoon Breakout Sessions  

    In the afternoon, participate in breakout sessions tailored to help you explore the features of your Renaissance products in depth. These sessions are designed to provide hands-on learning experiences and practical tips to maximize the use of these tools in your classrooms. Learn more about Freckle, Nearpod, myON, Renaissance NEXT, and Student Growth Percentile!

    Networking Opportunities

    There will be ample opportunities to network with colleagues from around the region. Share insights, exchange ideas, and build connections with fellow educators who are equally passionate about advancing learning.

    Light breakfast and lunch will be provided

    REGISTER HERE

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
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Our Mission, Vision, Values & Goals

Berkley DriveThe job of BOCES is to support learning in schools and communities by providing services and supports they are not able to provide individually.

We commit to being leaders in the field – competent, responsive, collaborative and helpful.  Seeking excellence, we endeavor to provide high quality services and supports that are valued both internally and externally.

We choose actions that demonstrate our commitment to excellence and the values of trust, respect, and collaboration.   We commit to practices that nurture and grow our shared values.

We commit to the continuous development of goals that address gaps and help us live our Mission, Vision and Values.  Our district problem solving protocol and goal setting process create a road map of clarity that engages partners in a shared focus.

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