Calendar of Upcoming Events

  • Virtual/ Online event

    Empowering Educators to Use AI as a TA (Online, Self Paced)

    Welcome to the future of education! In today's rapidly evolving world, technology has become an indispensable tool in the classroom, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading the charge in transforming the way we teach and learn. If you're eager to stay ahead of the curve, this course is tailor-made for you. Join us and discover how to harness the power of AI as a teacher assistant and a timesaver. You'll not only learn the practical aspects of using AI tools but will also gain insights into the ethical considerations and responsible use of AI in education.


    NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on September 23, 2024, and participants have until October 4, 2024 to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.

    LHRIC Model Schools utilizes the Schoology Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive a welcome message from your instructor with information on how your course works, what you can expect, how to get help along the way, and steps you need to take to enroll.

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    How do I transform my morning meetings with Canva?

    Join us for an invigorating 30-minute session designed specifically for K-12 educators who want to transform their morning meetings into a vibrant and engaging start to the day with Canva. In this interactive workshop, teachers will dive into the myriad of features that Canva offers to craft visually stunning presentations, interactive activities, and personalized greetings that set a positive tone for students every morning. Connection information will be provided 24 hours in advance of the session.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • via Zoom

    Physical Education and Health Education Consortium 2024-2025 Kick-Off Meeting

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    We are pleased to announce the return of the Section 1 Physical and Health Education Professional Development Consortium for the 2024-2025 school year. Our consortium is committed to providing you with a range of professional learning opportunities, designed to support and enhance your work in the field of physical and health education. We cordially invite you to attend our kick-off meeting on September 24, 2024, where you will have the opportunity to engage with your colleagues in the region and share your expectations and goals as we plan for the 2025-2025 school year. 

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

    Presented by NYSCATE:Clear Touch webinar - Breaking Barriers: Making Learning Fun

     Breaking Barriers: Making Learning Fun Again

    In this interactive session, Join Clear Touch Training Specialist, Chelsea Brien, as she breaks barriers by making learning fun again. Dive in with her as she explores gaming inside the classroom. Utilizing NUITEQ Chorus, participants will gain an understanding of using games as active engagement, teaching tools, and assessments inside the classroom. Participants will leave equipped with strategies to elevate student engagement as well as having the opportunity to watch, explore, and play. All expertise levels are welcome!

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual

    NOVELny: Supporting Secondary Students Throughout the School Year with Gale/NOVELny Resources

    Join the NYS Library for an informative webinar as we explore how Gale resources available from NOVELny can support secondary students throughout the school year. Discover the wide range of resources available, including academic databases, reference, and multimedia content, designed to enhance learning and foster critical thinking. Learn how to effectively integrate Gale/NOVELny resources into curriculum to engage secondary students, promote research skills, and support academic success.

    Register to attend or receive a link to the recording.

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

    PK-12 Literacy Study Group: Bringing NYSED's Literacy Initiative and SOR into Practice

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    In response to NYSED'S Literacy Initiative, the Science of Reading and meeting students' academic needs, this study group will provide a recurring opportunity to convene with colleagues to collaborate around leading for literacy and the systemic and classroom-based practices that will support all students' literacy development. As schools and districts pursue similar aims and navigate similar obstacles, space for reflecting on and sharing practices and navigating challenges can serve as a forum for mutual support. During the sessions, time for grade level focus work groups (Elementary and Secondary) will be built in.

    We welcome teams of teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, reading specialists, department chairs, and all for whom literacy instruction is integral, to join us as leaders of literacy.

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

    How can Hapara work positively for me?

    Discover how Hapara can transform your classroom management and enhance student learning experiences. In this session, we'll explore how Hapara's tools can help you efficiently organize and manage digital workspaces, provide real-time support, and track student progress-all while fostering a positive and productive classroom environment. You'll learn how to use Hapara to streamline communication, personalize instruction, and ensure that your students stay engaged and on track. By the end of this session, you'll have practical strategies to leverage Hapara's features to make your teaching more effective and your classroom more connected. Participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison NY 10528

    Board Meeting

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

    SLS Council Meeting

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    The School Library System Council is responsible for developing and approving the Plan of Service; is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Plan of Service; recommends for approval the annual budget prior to submission to the District Superintendent for his signature; and supports the activities of the School Library System, through service on a committee.

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

    SLS Communication Coordinators Meeting

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    Quarterly meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are informed on topics such as New York State Education Department updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues with the expectation that it is shared with other school librarians in district.

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

    Presented by NYSCATE: Book Creator webinar - Unleashing Creativity to Master CSDF

    The NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards mandate a statewide implementation by September 2024, highlighting the urgent need to address digital equity and responsible technology use. This webinar will delve into the core of these standards, providing practical guidance and resources for K-12 educators. Discover how Book Creator's innovative features, including extensive accessibility tools and engaging digital citizenship activities, can transform your classroom into a dynamic learning environment. Walk away with actionable lesson plans that seamlessly integrate creativity and technology to meet the demands of the new standards.

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology

  • Back to School Morning

    Come meet your child's teacher, related service providers, clinicians, nurses & administration!

     

    More information to come.

    Tappan Hill
  • Chappaqua Train Station

    Chappaqua Children's Book Festival

    This annual children’s book festival is always a spectacular day in Westchester. There is real magic in meeting the people behind the stories your family loves and learns from. 

    Meet authors and illustrators, enjoy live storytimes with authors, learn from author talks, and have a ton of fun at the Family Fun Zone!

    Chappaqua Children's Book Festival – Putting a book in the hands of every child (ccbfestival.org)

    SWBOCES School Library System
  • Online (Schoology)

    Differentiate Instruction with AI

    Tailoring instruction to meet diverse learners in a classroom is challenging and time consuming but can yield results for students that are life altering and empowering. Finding the right mix of tools, strategies and resources will help teachers attain the goal of meeting the needs of all students in the classroom. Technology and Artificial Intelligence have done much to assist in this somewhat daunting task. In this course, participants will explore data-gathering tools to assess students' entry points to learning, explore instructional models and technology tools that foster differentiated instruction, and dive into AI tools that facilitate differentiation that help make the process much easier to accomplish.

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    NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course begins on September 30, 2024, and participants have until October 25, 2024 to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
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    LHRIC Model Schools utilizes the Schoology Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive a welcome message from your instructor with information on how your course works, what you can expect, how to get help along the way, and steps you need to take to enroll.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    How do I introduce CS with Skill Struck?

    Join Skill Struck for tips and tricks on introducing Computer Science concepts to your students! This session will be geared towards grades K-8. Resources will be shared to help you get started with engaging your students in coding. Participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • 450 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY 10528

    Teacher Productivity Boosted With AI

    As districts develop and formalize policies related to the use of AI tools in the classroom, teachers can begin to familiarize themselves with ways that this emerging technology can help them to be more efficient and productive. This leads to more time available to meet the needs of their diverse student population. In this series of 3 webinars, teachers will be introduced to AI tools and strategies that streamline common classroom tasks and functions, thereby paving the way to provide more time for students. Participants will be encouraged to share best practices based on their own experience. Registered participants will receive Zoom connection information prior to session start.

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    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
  • via Zoom

    DASA Coordinator Course - Virtual

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    New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act) took effect July 1, 2012 and was amended, effective July 1, 2013. This training is designed to review the requirements as outlined in the law and focus on implementation issues and best practices. Participants will:


    • Review the law, definitions and requirements of the Dignity Act

    • Share best practices and lessons learned

    • Raise awareness and sensitivity to the effects of bullying, harassment and discrimination

    • Identify strategies for prevention and intervention

    • Examine investigative practices

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

    BrainPOP! and SEL- How do I get my students to collaborate?

    Enhance your students' social-emotional learning (SEL) and teamwork skills with BrainPOP! In this session, you'll discover strategies for using BrainPOP's engaging content and interactive features to foster collaboration among your students. We'll explore how to integrate SEL themes into group activities, using BrainPOP's quizzes, games, and creative projects to encourage communication, empathy, and problem-solving. By the end of this session, you'll have practical ideas and tools to promote meaningful collaboration in your classroom, helping your students build essential SEL skills while working together on fun and educational projects. Participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Provided by Learning.com: Classroom Digital Resources Built to New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards

    Join Learning.com for a hands-on look at our Computer Science resources that have been built to support the New York State K12 Computer Science & Digital Fluency Learning Standards. You’ll experience all that each resource has to offer individually, in addition to a brief overview and demonstration. We’ll share how to provide each and every student an opportunity to attain critical digital and life skills - skills that have become vital to increasing equity for students in accessing future opportunities. Attending virtually but in a group watch? Make sure to have your laptop ready!

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
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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.

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