Calendar of Upcoming Events

  • Virtual/ Online event

    Provided.by Local Civics Lunch-and-Learn: Building and Tracking Graduation Pathways

    Join this session about NYSED Graduation Pathways with Local Civics. We will break down how districts like you are building customized pathways, like the Seal of Civic Readiness, Seal of Biliteracy, IAAP, Dual Enrollment, and more. You will hear case studies from various Local Civics partners, including the Early College Program in Greece, Seal of Civic Readiness in Cheektowaga, and multiple pathways in Amherst and Albion. The Local Civics Tech Platform is aidable through BOCES and the Instructional Technology Contract Consortium. Please reach out to partnerships@localcivics.io with any questions.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology

  • Cinco de Mayo

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

    Advancing Inclusive School Communities

    Register here.

    The Advancing Inclusive School Communities learning series is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to create environments where all students feel valued, respected, and supported. Throughout the series, participants will explore strategies for integrating diverse perspectives to create welcome and affirming environments, implement culturally responsive teaching methods, and develop an Equity Lens approach to teaching and leadership.

    Session 1: Framing DEI in Prek-12 Setting- Getting to the WHY?
    Session 2: Unpacking Identity and Its Impact on Interpersonal Relationships
    Session 3: Introduction to Restorative Practices: A Tool to Build Community
    Session 4: Utilizing NYSED Tools to Create Welcoming and Affirming Environments

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
  • Online Zoom meeting

    Naviance Spring Virtual User Group

    Join us Virtually on Tuesday, May 6 from 12:30 to 2:00 for this Spring's EXCITING Naviance User Group!
     
           PLEASE REGISTER HERE!
     
    AGENDA:
    12:30 to 1:00 - Naviance Spring Overview of Roadmap - what's coming for School Year 25-26

    1:00 to 1:45 - 
    - Key Recent Releases to prepare you for the new year
    - New Staff Dashboard
    - New Reporting features
    - New College and Career Personalized Profiles
    - First Phase of Work-Based-Learning
    - eDocs/College application process
     
    1:45 to 2:00 - Best Practices for wrapping up the school year
     
    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Zoom

    [Instructional Software Pathway: Reflect and Collaborate] Engage with Lumio

    Transform your lessons with Lumio, the online learning platform designed for interactive activities and formative assessments. Reflect on how Lumio has made your lessons more engaging and collaborate with colleagues to explore new uses like group workspaces and ready-made resources. Register

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

    SLS Collection Development Collegial Circle

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    Join us for five sessions focused on a different area of diverse collection development. Each session will be two hours in length. The first part of the session will be educational in nature with participants learning about new books that have been published, how to find high-quality engaging literature, and identifying ways to continue to identify diverse books. Time will also be spent developing cultural competence with a critical eye towards eliminating problematic titles from current collections. The second part of the workshop will give participants time to create booklists, develop promotional plans, and work on their collection development with colleagues.

    Areas of focus:

    Session 1 - Native American
    Session 2 - Black/African American
    Session 3 - AAPI
    Session 4 - LGBTQ
    Session 5 - Hispanic/Latino

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

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Initial Certification Training

    Register here

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI™ training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

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

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial Certification Training

    Register here

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI™ training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

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

    Presented by Apple: Empowering All Learners

    Given the range of learning styles and abilities of students today, educators need technology and resources to accommodate and personalize learning. Apple builds accessibility features into every product, so everyone can use them in ways that work best for them.

    Join us to discuss how Apple allows all students and teachers to explore, communicate, and create.

    Register Here
    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    What are Teacher Skill Plans in IXL?

    Join our session to explore the Teacher Skill Plans feature in IXL. We'll guide you through how to use this tool to create and manage personalized learning paths for your students. Learn to track their progress, monitor activities in real-time, and use assessment data to tailor instruction. This session is perfect for understanding how to effectively implement Teacher Skill Plans to enhance your classroom teaching. Registrants will receive a Zoom invite prior to the session.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Presented by NYSCATE: Socrates' Standards

    Developing a class/School AI position statement and Policies that reflect your mission and values

     This hands-on workshop guides educators and leaders in developing a comprehensive class or school AI position statement and policies that align with their mission and values. Educators will analyze the effectiveness of existing policies and identify areas for improvement, revising and updating policies to ensure they adequately address the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI. By the end of the course, educators will have the tools and knowledge to develop robust position statements and policies that promote a culture of responsibility and integrity in the use of AI in their classrooms or schools.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison NY 10528

    Board Meeting

    Southern Westchester BOCES
  • The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains

    Kendra Scott Fundraiser

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

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Initial Certification Training

    Register here

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI™ training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

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

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial Certification Training

    Register here

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI™ training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

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

    How do I introduce content with BrainPOP ?

    BrainPOP offers curriculum-based animated movies, learning games, interactive quizzes, primary source activities, and a breadth of additional resources for students in grades 3+. Its topics span Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Engineering & Tech, Health, and Arts & Music. In this webinar, we will look into the breadth of activities including Make-a-Map, a concept mapping tool; Creative Coding, Make-A-Movie; incorporate gaming into instruction; and provide feedback on learning artifacts. Registrants will receive a Zoom invite prior to the session.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Finalsite Solutions 'Lunch and Learn' at the LHRIC


    May 8 from 11:30 to 2:00 at LHRIC!

    Join us for an exclusive luncheon where district leaders will experience Finalsite's full suite of solutions designed to enhance school communications, streamline engagement, and drive enrollment.

    A complimentary lunch will be provided as you discover how to take your district's communication and engagement to the next level.

    What to Expect:
    - Live Product Demonstrations
    - Strategic Insights
    - Networking & Q/A


    For questions regarding this activity, please contact Robert Roelle.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Penny Lick Ice Cream Co.

    SEPTA Scoop-a-thon Fundraiser

    Come to either of Penny Lick Ice Cream Co's locations in Mamaroneck (1212 W. Boston Post Rd.) or Hastings-on-Hudson (580 Warburton Ave.) on Friday, May 9. Penny Lick will donate 20% of sales to SWBOCES. 

     

     

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

    Tech Tips & Tricks for PE & Health Educators PE/HE CONSORTIUM

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    If you're looking for some tech hacks to make your work life easier, this is the session for you! Whether it's quick differentiation strategies, ideas to boost student engagement, or simple troubleshooting tips, attendees will walk away with several actionable ideas they can bring back to their respective districts. This session will be dotted with some live demonstrations and activities, and plenty of time for Q&A and participation throughout.

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
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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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