Calendar of Upcoming Events

  • Virtual

    Destiny Tune-Up for Back-to-School with Shannon Miller

    In this informative session led by librarian leader Shannon McClintock Miller, you’ll discover how to leverage Follett Destiny® Library Manager to create a dynamic and engaging library environment. Shannon brings her wealth of experience and innovative strategies to help you transform your library into a vibrant center for learning and discovery.

    Registration

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

    Summer Literacy Symposium: Leading for Literacy

    Register here.

    Our Summer Literacy Symposium brings together teachers, leaders, and leading literacy experts who are committed to the NYSED Literacy Initiative. Together, we will learn, collaborate, plan, and lead for actionable change to build more explicit and systematic literacy instruction across the curriculum aligned to the Science of Reading.

    Symposium Highlights:
    - Inspiring keynote and Q & A featuring Natalie Wexler, education writer and the author of The Knowledge Gap, co-author, The Writing Revolution and Forbes contributor.

    Sessions led by literacy experts including:
    - Janise Lane: Regional Vice President for Partner Success for Amplify and former Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at Baltimore City Schools
    - Emily Nudds, Rosen Publishing's Literacy coach, specializing in the Science of Reading
    - Alexis Poncha: Director of the Winward Institute
    - Dr. Danielle Gomez: Research and Outreach Director of The Windward Institute and host of the Research Education ADvocacy (READ) Podcast

     

     

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
  • LHRIC 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY 10528

    Unlock the Power of Canva for Engaging Classroom Experiences!

    Join us for an in-person, immersive full-day workshop designed to equip educators with the skills to harness the full potential of Canva for Education.
    This comprehensive training will cover:
    -Mastering Canva's intuitive interface and tools for creating visually stunning educational content.
    -Exploring advanced features like AI text summarizers, background removers, and content planners to streamline your workflow.
    -Hands-on activities to create infographics, presentations, and lesson plans tailored to your subject area.
    -Collaborative mini project to integrate Canva's capabilities creatively for maximum student engagement.

    Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching materials and captivate your students with Canva's cutting-edge tools.

    Register Here

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

    Summer Literacy Symposium: Leading for Literacy

    Register here.

    Our Summer Literacy Symposium brings together teachers, leaders, and leading literacy experts who are committed to the NYSED Literacy Initiative. Together, we will learn, collaborate, plan, and lead for actionable change to build more explicit and systematic literacy instruction across the curriculum aligned to the Science of Reading.

    Symposium Highlights:
    - Inspiring keynote and Q & A featuring Natalie Wexler, education writer and the author of The Knowledge Gap, co-author, The Writing Revolution and Forbes contributor.

    Sessions led by literacy experts including:
    - Janise Lane: Regional Vice President for Partner Success for Amplify and former Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at Baltimore City Schools
    - Emily Nudds, Rosen Publishing's Literacy coach, specializing in the Science of Reading
    - Alexis Poncha: Director of the Winward Institute
    - Dr. Danielle Gomez: Research and Outreach Director of The Windward Institute and host of the Research Education ADvocacy (READ) Podcast

     

     

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support

  • SWBOCES BOARD MEETING

    17 Berkley Drive, Rye Brook, NY  10573 

    Southern Westchester BOCES
  • 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY 10528

    Lifelong Practices for Digital Fluency/Literacy: Reflect and Collaborate] Nurturing the Future Coders

    Join us for a collaborative workshop designed specifically for elementary educators seeking to enhance their instructional practices. This course aims to empower teachers with practical strategies for seamlessly integrating computational thinking into their daily lessons. Emphasizing simplicity, participants will be introduced to straightforward solutions that require no prior coding experience. Through engaging demonstrations, both plugged (using technology) and unplugged (offline) exercises will be showcased and shared, providing educators with valuable tools to enrich their teaching methods. Don't miss this opportunity to explore innovative ways to incorporate computational thinking into your K-12 classroom!

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology

  • Last Day of Summer School!

    St. Matthews

  • Extended School Ends

    The Valhalla Center

  • Summer Recess (School Closed)

    St. Matthews
  • LHRIC

    MTSS Insight Day: A Research-Practice Collaborative Event

    Join your fellow educators, thought leaders

    and MTSS specialists for an event that offers

    an opportunity to gain insight into research,

    classroom best practices, time to collaborate,

    and wider educational trends.

    Be a part of this collaborative learning

    opportunity to help unlock the potential of

    MTSS to accelerate learning for EVERY

    student. Connect with and hear from local

    district peers on strategies and best practices

    on increasing student achievement for all

    learners.

    Reserve your seat today!

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    A Beginner's Look at Using Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

    AI is all the rage but I'm not sure how to apply it in my classroom or even if I should! Classroom teachers will get a beginner's glimpse at using AI in the classroom.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY 10528

    Tech is Here, Tech is There. Technology is Everywhere!

    Technology is more than using your online textbook and taking assessments. How can you use technology to strengthen math skills, deepen thinking about texts, and collaborate within and across classes?

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • LHRIC

    Educlimber EdCamp

    We are delighted to invite you to an enriching "EdCamp" event tailored for local districts using Educlimber. This unique event is an opportunity to actively engage with your own Educlimber system, preparing you for the upcoming school year.

    What to expect:

    • Breakout sessions to delve into Educlimber's capabilities.
    • A work session for hands-on practice with your own Educlimber system.
    • Support from LHRIC and Renaissance professional developers to enhance your proficiency.
    • Active learning sessions focused on thresholds, collections, data walls, interventions, smartFORMS, and meetings.

    This event is not just about learning; it's about doing. You'll log into your Educlimber system and work alongside peers to ensure you're ready to hit the ground running when the new school year begins.

    Join us for a day of practical application, networking, and preparation for a successful year ahead.

    Register here

     

     

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY 10528

    Collaborating with English Language Learners (ELL) in the classroom

    Collaborating with English Language Learners (ELL) in the classroom ensures an inclusive educational environment that supports students from diverse linguistic backgrounds in achieving academic success.”This workshop will demonstrate technology strategies to easily implement for success when working in a multilingual classroom

    Register Here.

     

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual

    School Libraries and AI

    From Library 2.0

    Our first Library 2.0 School Library Summit is "School Libraries and AI," and will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time.

     

    Join us for an exciting and transformative mini virtual conference, "School Libraries and AI," designed specifically for school librarians and educators passionate about the future of library services. This event will explore the integration of artificial intelligence in school libraries, offering innovative strategies and practical insights to enhance learning and teaching experiences.

     

    Our special conference chair is Elissa Malespina, writer of the AI School Librarians Newsletter. Following the opening keynote, we'll have three half-hour slots of sessions led by experienced school librarians who are at the forefront of AI integration, designed to provide practical, hands-on knowledge that you can apply in your own library and classroom.

    We look forward to gathering online with you for this event!

     

    This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.
    REGISTER HERE to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward.
    Please also join the Library 2.0 community to be kept updated on this and future events. 

     

    Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0 conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. 

     

    Participants are encouraged to use #library20 and #schoollibrariesandai on their social media posts about the event.

    SWBOCES School Library System
  • 17 Berkley Drive, Rye Brook, NY 10573

    SWBOCES Board Meeting

    17 Berkley Drive

    Rye Brook, NY  10573

    Southern Westchester BOCES

  • School Re-Opens for all students!

    St. Matthews

  • First day of school

    The Valhalla Center
  • 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10570

    Board Meeting

    450 Mamaroneck Avenue

    Harrison, NY 10570 

    Regatta Rooms A&B

    Southern Westchester BOCES
  • 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison NY 10528

    Board Meeting

    Southern Westchester BOCES
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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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