2025 Staff Health & Wellness Event Course Catalog

Calendar of Upcoming Events

  • Virtual/ Online event

    [Learning in the Age of AI: Level 2] 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.
    NOTE: This course may be taken as a standalone session, but it's also part of a learning pathway that can earn you a Level 2 Badge ("Classroom Integrator.") To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/lhric.org/lhriclearningpaths/learning-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence.

    This course is 100% online and will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course begins on October 14, 2025, and participants have until November 12 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.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology

  • Thanksgiving - LHRIC closed 1/2 day

    LHRIC - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center

  • Half Day before Thanksgiving

    No PM Classes for Students

    Office closes at 12:00 Noon

    Center for Career Services

  • Thanksgiving Day - LHRIC offices closed

    LHRIC - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Office closed

    Center for Career Services

  • Day after Thanksgiving - LHRIC offices closed

    LHRIC - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center

  • Day after Thanksgiving

    Office Closed

    Center for Career Services
  • 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY 10528

    [Learning in the Age of AI: Level 2] Authentic Writing in the Age of AI (Online, Self Paced)

    Generative AI is transforming how students approach writing-and how teachers design assignments. This self-paced course empowers educators to create authentic, process-rich writing tasks that preserve student voice while leveraging AI responsibly. Through practical strategies, real-world examples, and hands-on design work, you'll learn to: Align tasks to NYSED HS ELA standards Build AI guardrails for ethical, transparent student use Redesign assignments to be AI-resilient and AI-enabled Adapt rubrics to reward revision, originality, and integrity What you'll produce: A fully developed, authentic writing assignment with clear AI guidelines, ready to implement in your classroom.


    NOTE: This course may be taken as a standalone session, but it's also part of a learning pathway that can earn you a Level 2 Badge ("Classroom Integrator.") To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/lhric.org/lhriclearningpaths/learning-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence.

    This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on December 1, 2025, and participants have until December 8, 2025, 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 the steps you need to take to enroll.

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

    Science Investigations (Physics). Energy: Thermal Tales - The Story of Energy and Calorimetry

    Register here.

    This one-day session focuses on Science Investigations (Physics). Energy: Thermal Tales - The Story of Energy and Calorimetry. This Investigation is a hands-on lab experience that prepares teachers to ready students for the new Physics Regents Examination. (This is 3 of 3 Science Investigations: Physics). Participants in this one-day session will:

    -experience this Investigation both as a teacher and student.

    -investigate the transfer of thermal energy when liquids of different temperatures are in contact using a heat transfer setup.

    -plan and conduct an investigation to collect and analyze data -evidence that supports the second law of thermodynamics.

    -analyze given data from a heat transfer setup to describe the transfer of thermal energy & determine if this data supports the second law of thermodynamics.

    -develop a written investigation plan, based on given criteria and constraints, to produce data which can be used to:

    ~provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy, when components of different temperatures in a system are combined, results in a more uniform energy distribution;

    ~calculate the specific heat capacity of an unknown liquid; and describe the limitations of the experimental design preventing the system from being a closed system.

    -conduct their investigation and calculate the specific heat capacity of their assigned liquid.

    -share group data with the class and record average class values for the specific heat capacities of the unknown liquids.

    -deepen their understanding of NYSED's expectations for the new Regents' exam in Physics.

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

    Restorative Practices for School & District Leaders for RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium

    Register here.

    Please note that this training is limited to leaders from districts who are part of SWBOCES's RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium. Lori DeCarlo of Restorative Edge Consulting will lead this interactive training, which is essential for leaders who are bringing restorative practices to their schools/districts - to understand key principles of restorative practices and conditions for systemic implementation designed to support social-emotional learning and mental health.

    The training will focus on:

    • Restorative practices as a trauma-informed approach for creating a culture of belonging, safety, and inclusion.
    • Responsive restorative practices, including Affective Communication/Non-Violent Communication, Tier 2 Whole Group Responsive Circles, and Tier 2 Restorative Circles to respond to specific incidents of harm.
    • Systemic considerations, including implementation science and discipline policies and practices (e.g. Codes of Conduct)

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

    [Learning in the Age of AI: Level 2] 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.
    NOTE: This course may be taken as a standalone session, but it's also part of a learning pathway that can earn you a Level 2 Badge ("Classroom Integrator.") To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/lhric.org/lhriclearningpaths/learning-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence.

    This course is 100% online and will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course begins on October 14, 2025, and participants have until November 12 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.

    Register Here

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

    Restorative Practices Educator Training for RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium

    Register here.

    Please note that this training is limited to personnel from districts who are part of SWBOCES's RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium.

    Lori DeCarlo of Restorative Edge Consulting will lead this interactive series to provide training to educators in the use of restorative practices designed to support social-emotional learning and mental health. The training will focus on:

    Restorative practices as a trauma-informed approach for creating a culture of belonging, safety, and inclusion.
    - Responsive restorative practices, including Affective Communication/Non-Violent Communication, Tier 2 Whole Group Responsive Circles, and Tier 2 Restorative Circles to respond to specific incidents of harm.
    - Restorative Discipline: how to embed restorative practices into discipline, including:
         ---Creating a restorative classroom as an alternative to out of school suspension,
          ---Exploring how to use a restorative intervention known as the 5 Step Plan,
         ---Learning how to facilitate a Tier 3 Restorative Conferences for serious disciplinary incidents,
         ---Learning how to facilitate a Welcome Back & Re-Entry Circle for students returning from an out of school suspension.

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
  • via Zoom

    SLS- Librarians as Catalysts: Bringing NYS's Portrait of a Graduate to Life (VIRTUAL)

    Register here.

    New York State's Portrait of a Graduate outlines the essential skills and dispositions students need to thrive in college, career, and civic life-including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, cultural competence, and lifelong learning. This session explores how school librarians are uniquely positioned to foster these competencies through inquiry-based instruction, media literacy, equitable access to resources, and instructional partnerships.

    Participants will examine each element of the Portrait through the lens of library programming and reflect on how their current practices already support the vision. We'll share practical strategies for aligning library instruction, collection development , and collaboration with teachers to the Portrait of a Graduate- and highlight how libraries serve as essential spaces for cultivating future-ready learners. 

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

    The IDEA Exchange (Inspired by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

    Register here.

    Special education leadership comes with unique challenges, requiring collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. The I.D.E.A. Exchange is responsively designed for special education leaders to engage in open, guided discussions on the most pressing topics in the field. Each session will center around a key theme-ranging from MTSS integration to family partnerships-while allowing participants to share experiences, problem-solve, and build a network of support. Whether you're a director, coordinator, or instructional leader, this space will empower you with fresh insights, practical strategies, and a collaborative professional community.

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
  • LHRIC - 450 Mamaroneck, Harrison, NY 10428

    [LHRIC CS/STEAM Playdate Series] LEGO Education Presents "The Power of Purposeful Play"

    Join LHRIC Model Schools and LEGO® Education as we experience the power of purposeful play through hands-on learning experiences using LEGO® Education Science and the LEGO® Learning System. Discover strategies to spark curiosity, inspire inquiry, and connect students to real-world science, all while fostering critical thinking. Walk away with insights to make science learning engaging, accessible, and memorable for every student. The workshop will be appropriate for Districts or Schools already implementing LEGO® Education or looking to learn more for future implementations.

    • Overview of LEGO® Education Science and the LEGO® Learning System
    • Understanding the NGSS Science & NY State Computer Science & Digital Fluency aligned lesson progressions.
    • Hands-On Activity using LEGO® Education Science
    • Discussing Implementation & Content Alignment when implementing LEGO Learning System in core classes,
    • Opportunity to explore SPIKE Prime and SPIKE Essential
    • STEAM/Robotic/Computer Science Electives or Afterschool Programs.

    Register Here!

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    [Learning in the Age of AI: Level 2] Nurturing Academic Integrity in the Age of AI (Online, Self Paced)

    AI technology has brought forth transformative possibilities for teaching and learning. However, along with its benefits, AI also presents new challenges in maintaining academic integrity. This workshop is designed to equip educators with the ability to integrate AI strategies and tools while nurturing the fundamentals of authenticity, ethics, and originality.
    NOTE: This course may be taken as a standalone session, but it's also part of a learning pathway that can earn you a Level 2 Badge ("Classroom Integrator.") To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/lhric.org/lhriclearningpaths/learning-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence.


    This course is 100% online and will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course begins on October 10, and participants have until February 9, 2026 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.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    [Learning in the Age of AI: Level 1] 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 essential tool in the classroom, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront of transforming the way we teach and learn. If you're eager to stay ahead of the curve, this course is designed just for you. Join us to discover how to harness the power of AI as a teaching assistant and time-saving resource. You will not only learn the practical applications of AI tools but also gain insights into the ethical considerations and responsible use of AI in education.

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • via Zoom

    SLS- Virtual Session - Keep the Pages Turning: Sora Reading Adventures This Winter

    Register here

    Join us to keep the joy of reading alive this winter while supporting student growth and learning with Sora Reading Challenges! You'll explore strategies to motivate your students-and yourself-to keep reading over break, strengthening fluency, comprehension, and confidence. We'll share ideas for building a connected school community around shared reading goals and celebrating progress together.

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

    [Learning in the Age of AI: Level 2] 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.
    NOTE: This course may be taken as a standalone session, but it's also part of a learning pathway that can earn you a Level 2 Badge ("Classroom Integrator.") To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/lhric.org/lhriclearningpaths/learning-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence.

    This course is 100% online and will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course begins on October 14, 2025, and participants have until November 12 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.

    Register Here

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

    Early Learning (PK-3) Educators Network

    Register here.

    Our early learning network has a new look! We will meet in person at the Center for Professional Learning and visit host schools to engage in learning walks focused on Early Learning.

    Join us for collaborative learning experiences with colleagues who are dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences of Early Learners (PK-3) across all content areas. Together we will explore best practices, theories, and innovative approaches to early childhood education. Members of the group will engage in activities including sharing resources, analyzing current research, developing curriculum strategies, and reflecting on their teaching methods. We welcome teams of teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, early learning specialists, department chairs, and all who support Early Learning.

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
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Our Mission, Vision & Core Values

Our Mission

Southern Westchester BOCES supports students, districts and communities across our region through innovative, future-focused services, and forward-thinking leadership, centered on equity, access, and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

We aspire to be a proactive, responsive, student-centered, and centralized hub of support, expertise and innovation, that serves as a model for our regional and state-wide partners.

Our Core Values

We believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we strive to uphold the following core values:

Service - We support our educational partners and stakeholders by maintaining the highest levels of responsiveness, expertise, and collaboration.

Integrity - We are committed to maintaining trusting and respectful relationships with all stakeholders.

Equity, Opportunity and Access - We embrace the importance of wellness, inclusivity, and dignity for each individual.

Read about Southern Westchester BOCES's Blueprint for Excellence - Strategic Plan 2025-2028. 

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