Upcoming Events
The Signs and Signals of Vaping Use (Copy)
This workshop will help educators recognize the signs, signals, and behaviors that may indicate a student is using vaping or tobacco products. Participants will learn how to identify potential indicators of use, understand how vaping may impact students in school, and explore effective, supportive ways to respond when concerns arise.
The session will also provide practical strategies for starting conversations with students, connecting them with appropriate resources, and supporting students who may be ready to reduce or quit vaping.
This training is provided to all Eastern Suffolk BOCES component districts as a part of the JUUL Vaping Initiative programming.
JUUL Initiative - Vaping Prevention Program and Classroom Lesson Training
This professional learning session will provide school teams with the knowledge and tools needed to implement evidence-based vaping prevention education within their schools. Participants will be introduced to the Stanford REACH Lab's Tobacco Prevention Toolkit and learn how to use the You and Me, Together Vape-Free Curriculum, an online prevention program designed for students across grade levels. The training will explore two lessons for elementary students, five lessons for middle school students, and five lessons for high school students. Participants will learn how to navigate and use the online program, understand the content and instructional approach, and gain practical strategies for effectively delivering the lessons to students. Participants will then learn how to use the pre and post surveys, to track success of the program.
Schools are encouraged to attend as a team. In addition to learning the curriculum, teams will have dedicated time to begin developing a school-specific implementation plan. Teams will identify who will deliver the lessons, the appropriate setting and environment for implementation, the students or grade levels to be served, and a timeline for implementation.
By the end of the session, participating school teams will have a foundational understanding of the curriculum and an initial roadmap for bringing vaping prevention education to their students.
This training is provided to all Eastern Suffolk BOCES component districts as a part of our JUUL Vaping Initiative programming. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Districts may participate in one or both parts of the series based on district needs. Part 1: Vaping Prevention Part 2: Vaping Cessation
Trauma-Responsive Schools: Practical Strategies for Challenging Moments
Educators today are navigating increased student needs while also managing significant professional stress and emotional demands. This interactive workshop introduces a trauma-responsive framework that helps educators understand how trauma and toxic stress affect student learning, behavior, and relationships while also strengthening educator resilience and well-being.
Participants will explore the foundations of trauma-responsive practice and learn practical strategies to build classroom environments that foster safety, trust, connection and engagement. The session will focus on actionable tools educators can implement immediately to support student regulation, strengthen student-teacher relationships, and reduce classroom escalation. The workshop also addresses educator well-being by introducing strategies that promote compassionate resilience, emotional regulation, and sustainable professional boundaries.
Participants will be able to:
Describe how trauma and toxic stress influence student learning, behavior, and engagement
Apply practical strategies to de-escalate distress and strengthen student-teacher relationships
Utilize evidence-informed techniques to support educator emotion regulation and professional resilience
DATE: Friday, November 20, 2026
TIME: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
COST: $199 for subscribers / $249 for non-subscribers
AUDIENCE: K–12 Teachers, School Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists, and Administrators
LOCATION: Instructional Support Center @ Sequoya, 750 Waverly Ave, Holtsville, NY
REGISTER: http://webreg.esboces.org
CTLE: Pedagogy
JUUL Initiative - Vaping Cessation Program Training: Helping students stop vaping and tobacco use
This professional learning session will provide school staff with training in the Stanford REACH Lab's Health Futures: Alternative-to-Suspension Program, an evidence-informed educational intervention designed for students who are found using tobacco or vaping products on school grounds.
Participants will learn how to facilitate either a 2-hour or 4-hour student course that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the health risks associated with tobacco and vaping, reflect on their choices, and develop knowledge and skills to support healthier decision-making. The program is designed to provide an educational response to tobacco and vaping incidents and may be incorporated by schools in lieu of traditional suspension or in conjunction with disciplinary consequences, consistent with each school district's policies and procedures.
The training will focus on both understanding the Healthy Futures curriculum and developing the skills needed to facilitate the course effectively with students. Participants will explore the structure and content of the lessons, facilitation strategies, and ways to create a supportive and meaningful learning experience for students.
Schools are encouraged to attend as a team to consider how Healthy Futures can be incorporated into their existing student discipline, prevention, and wellness practices. Teams will have the opportunity to begin developing an implementation plan, including who will facilitate the program, when and where it will be offered, how students will be referred, and how the program can be integrated into the school's existing response to tobacco and vaping incidents.
By the end of the session, participants will have the foundational knowledge and skills to facilitate the Healthy Futures program and their school team will have an initial roadmap for implementing the program with students.
JUUL Initiative - Vaping Prevention Program and Classroom Lesson Training (Copy)
This professional learning session will provide school teams with the knowledge and tools needed to implement evidence-based vaping prevention education within their schools. Participants will be introduced to the Stanford REACH Lab's Tobacco Prevention Toolkit and learn how to use the You and Me, Together Vape-Free Curriculum, an online prevention program designed for students across grade levels. The training will explore two lessons for elementary students, five lessons for middle school students, and five lessons for high school students. Participants will learn how to navigate and use the online program, understand the content and instructional approach, and gain practical strategies for effectively delivering the lessons to students. Participants will then learn how to use the pre and post surveys, to track success of the program.
Schools are encouraged to attend as a team. In addition to learning the curriculum, teams will have dedicated time to begin developing a school-specific implementation plan. Teams will identify who will deliver the lessons, the appropriate setting and environment for implementation, the students or grade levels to be served, and a timeline for implementation.
By the end of the session, participating school teams will have a foundational understanding of the curriculum and an initial roadmap for bringing vaping prevention education to their students.
This training is provided to all Eastern Suffolk BOCES component districts as a part of our JUUL Vaping Initiative programming. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Districts may participate in one or both parts of the series based on district needs. Part 1: Vaping Prevention Part 2: Vaping Cessation
JUUL Initiative - Vaping Cessation Program Training: Helping students stop vaping and tobacco use (Copy)
This professional learning session will provide school staff with training in the Stanford REACH Lab's Health Futures: Alternative-to-Suspension Program, an evidence-informed educational intervention designed for students who are found using tobacco or vaping products on school grounds.
Participants will learn how to facilitate either a 2-hour or 4-hour student course that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the health risks associated with tobacco and vaping, reflect on their choices, and develop knowledge and skills to support healthier decision-making. The program is designed to provide an educational response to tobacco and vaping incidents and may be incorporated by schools in lieu of traditional suspension or in conjunction with disciplinary consequences, consistent with each school district's policies and procedures.
The training will focus on both understanding the Healthy Futures curriculum and developing the skills needed to facilitate the course effectively with students. Participants will explore the structure and content of the lessons, facilitation strategies, and ways to create a supportive and meaningful learning experience for students.
Schools are encouraged to attend as a team to consider how Healthy Futures can be incorporated into their existing student discipline, prevention, and wellness practices. Teams will have the opportunity to begin developing an implementation plan, including who will facilitate the program, when and where it will be offered, how students will be referred, and how the program can be integrated into the school's existing response to tobacco and vaping incidents.
By the end of the session, participants will have the foundational knowledge and skills to facilitate the Healthy Futures program and their school team will have an initial roadmap for implementing the program with students.
JUUL Initiative - Vaping Prevention Program and Classroom Lesson Training (Copy)
This professional learning session will provide school teams with the knowledge and tools needed to implement evidence-based vaping prevention education within their schools. Participants will be introduced to the Stanford REACH Lab's Tobacco Prevention Toolkit and learn how to use the You and Me, Together Vape-Free Curriculum, an online prevention program designed for students across grade levels. The training will explore two lessons for elementary students, five lessons for middle school students, and five lessons for high school students. Participants will learn how to navigate and use the online program, understand the content and instructional approach, and gain practical strategies for effectively delivering the lessons to students. Participants will then learn how to use the pre and post surveys, to track success of the program.
Schools are encouraged to attend as a team. In addition to learning the curriculum, teams will have dedicated time to begin developing a school-specific implementation plan. Teams will identify who will deliver the lessons, the appropriate setting and environment for implementation, the students or grade levels to be served, and a timeline for implementation.
By the end of the session, participating school teams will have a foundational understanding of the curriculum and an initial roadmap for bringing vaping prevention education to their students.
This training is provided to all Eastern Suffolk BOCES component districts as a part of our JUUL Vaping Initiative programming. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Districts may participate in one or both parts of the series based on district needs. Part 1: Vaping Prevention Part 2: Vaping Cessation
JUUL Initiative - Vaping Cessation Program Training: Helping students stop vaping and tobacco use (Copy)
This professional learning session will provide school staff with training in the Stanford REACH Lab's Health Futures: Alternative-to-Suspension Program, an evidence-informed educational intervention designed for students who are found using tobacco or vaping products on school grounds.
Participants will learn how to facilitate either a 2-hour or 4-hour student course that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the health risks associated with tobacco and vaping, reflect on their choices, and develop knowledge and skills to support healthier decision-making. The program is designed to provide an educational response to tobacco and vaping incidents and may be incorporated by schools in lieu of traditional suspension or in conjunction with disciplinary consequences, consistent with each school district's policies and procedures.
The training will focus on both understanding the Healthy Futures curriculum and developing the skills needed to facilitate the course effectively with students. Participants will explore the structure and content of the lessons, facilitation strategies, and ways to create a supportive and meaningful learning experience for students.
Schools are encouraged to attend as a team to consider how Healthy Futures can be incorporated into their existing student discipline, prevention, and wellness practices. Teams will have the opportunity to begin developing an implementation plan, including who will facilitate the program, when and where it will be offered, how students will be referred, and how the program can be integrated into the school's existing response to tobacco and vaping incidents.
By the end of the session, participants will have the foundational knowledge and skills to facilitate the Healthy Futures program and their school team will have an initial roadmap for implementing the program with students.
JUUL Initiative - Vaping Prevention Program and Classroom Lesson Training (Copy)
This professional learning session will provide school teams with the knowledge and tools needed to implement evidence-based vaping prevention education within their schools. Participants will be introduced to the Stanford REACH Lab's Tobacco Prevention Toolkit and learn how to use the You and Me, Together Vape-Free Curriculum, an online prevention program designed for students across grade levels. The training will explore two lessons for elementary students, five lessons for middle school students, and five lessons for high school students. Participants will learn how to navigate and use the online program, understand the content and instructional approach, and gain practical strategies for effectively delivering the lessons to students. Participants will then learn how to use the pre and post surveys, to track success of the program.
Schools are encouraged to attend as a team. In addition to learning the curriculum, teams will have dedicated time to begin developing a school-specific implementation plan. Teams will identify who will deliver the lessons, the appropriate setting and environment for implementation, the students or grade levels to be served, and a timeline for implementation.
By the end of the session, participating school teams will have a foundational understanding of the curriculum and an initial roadmap for bringing vaping prevention education to their students.
This training is provided to all Eastern Suffolk BOCES component districts as a part of our JUUL Vaping Initiative programming. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Districts may participate in one or both parts of the series based on district needs. Part 1: Vaping Prevention Part 2: Vaping Cessation
The Signs and Signals of Vaping Use
This workshop will help educators recognize the signs, signals, and behaviors that may indicate a student is using vaping or tobacco products. Participants will learn how to identify potential indicators of use, understand how vaping may impact students in school, and explore effective, supportive ways to respond when concerns arise.
The session will also provide practical strategies for starting conversations with students, connecting them with appropriate resources, and supporting students who may be ready to reduce or quit vaping.
This training is provided to all Eastern Suffolk BOCES component districts as a part of the JUUL Vaping Initiative programming.
JUUL Initiative - Vaping Cessation Program Training: Helping students stop vaping and tobacco use (Copy)
This professional learning session will provide school staff with training in the Stanford REACH Lab's Health Futures: Alternative-to-Suspension Program, an evidence-informed educational intervention designed for students who are found using tobacco or vaping products on school grounds.
Participants will learn how to facilitate either a 2-hour or 4-hour student course that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the health risks associated with tobacco and vaping, reflect on their choices, and develop knowledge and skills to support healthier decision-making. The program is designed to provide an educational response to tobacco and vaping incidents and may be incorporated by schools in lieu of traditional suspension or in conjunction with disciplinary consequences, consistent with each school district's policies and procedures.
The training will focus on both understanding the Healthy Futures curriculum and developing the skills needed to facilitate the course effectively with students. Participants will explore the structure and content of the lessons, facilitation strategies, and ways to create a supportive and meaningful learning experience for students.
Schools are encouraged to attend as a team to consider how Healthy Futures can be incorporated into their existing student discipline, prevention, and wellness practices. Teams will have the opportunity to begin developing an implementation plan, including who will facilitate the program, when and where it will be offered, how students will be referred, and how the program can be integrated into the school's existing response to tobacco and vaping incidents.
By the end of the session, participants will have the foundational knowledge and skills to facilitate the Healthy Futures program and their school team will have an initial roadmap for implementing the program with students.
From Anxious to Adaptable: Strengthening Frustration Tolerance Through Connection
Students struggling with anxiety and emotional dysregulation often lack frustration tolerance, leading to outbursts, avoidance, or withdrawal. This workshop explores how to help students build resilience by strengthening their sense of connection and emotional safety. Drawing from developmental psychology and practical, relationship-based strategies, participants will learn to foster frustration tolerance in ways that validate emotions while setting firm, supportive boundaries. In addition to classroom and counseling techniques, attendees will gain tools to collaborate effectively with parents, empowering them with strategies to reinforce frustration tolerance at home. Through discussion and real-world examples, we’ll explore how to help students move from dysregulation to confidence in handling challenges.
DATE: Thursday, March 5, 2026
TIME: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
COST: $175 for subscribers / $225 for non-subscribers
AUDIENCE: K–12 educators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, administrators, and support staff
LOCATION: Instructional Support Center @ Sequoya, 750 Waverly Ave, Holtsville, NY
REGISTER: http://webreg.esboces.org
Book Study: The Anxious Generation Part 2
Over the past several years, there has been a notable decline in the mental health and wellbeing of our children, and record high levels of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents have been well documented. While many factors contribute to this concerning and drastic rise in mental health challenges faced by our youth, Jonathan Haidt's book takes a close look at how we got here and offers much food for thought on what we can do to create positive change. In this 2-Part book study, participants will engage with the important ideas and data presented in Jonathan Haidt's recent work, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Join the conversation!
• Session 1 will cover material in Chapters 1-6
We will explore the problem as Haidt defines it, and reflect on and discuss how we see the manifestation of youth mental health challenges in our school settings.
• Session 2 will cover material from Chapters 7-12
We will focus on the author's suggestions for collective action, and how these suggestions can be implemented in our schools and communities.
Resources suggested by the author to support this work in our schools will be shared, as well as practical and actionable tips and strategies available for immediate implementation. Suggestions for turnkeying this book study in your school communities will be covered in both parts of this workshop.
DATE: Session 1 – Tues., January 13, 2026 AND Session 2 – Wed., February 4, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
AUDIENCE: School Social Workers, Counselors & Psychologists, Administrators and Lead Teachers
COST: $175 for subscribers / $225 for non-subscribers (includes both sessions - book not included)
LOCATION: Instructional Support Center @ Sequoya, 750 Waverly Ave, Holtsville
REGISTER: http://webreg.esboces.org
Nourish to Flourish: Cultivating a Culture of Care in Schools
When educators feel supported, valued, and well, the entire school community benefits. This fullday professional development session invites K–12 educators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, administrators, and support staff to explore how both individual and systemic approaches to care can enhance wellbeing in schools. Together, we’ll reflect on personal self-care practices, identify strategies to create a culture of community care, and consider how adult wellbeing is deeply connected to student success. Participants will leave with practical tools and a renewed vision for what’s possible in caring, resilient school environments.
DATE: Friday, January 30, 2026
TIME: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
COST: $175 for subscribers / $225 for non-subscribers
AUDIENCE: K–12 educators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, administrators, and support staff
LOCATION: Instructional Support Center @ Sequoya, 750 Waverly Ave, Holtsville, NY
REGISTER: http://webreg.esboces.org
Book Study: The Anxious Generation Part 1
Over the past several years, there has been a notable decline in the mental health and wellbeing of our children, and record high levels of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents have been well documented. While many factors contribute to this concerning and drastic rise in mental health challenges faced by our youth, Jonathan Haidt's book takes a close look at how we got here and offers much food for thought on what we can do to create positive change. In this 2-Part book study, participants will engage with the important ideas and data presented in Jonathan Haidt's recent work, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Join the conversation!
• Session 1 will cover material in Chapters 1-6
We will explore the problem as Haidt defines it, and reflect on and discuss how we see the manifestation of youth mental health challenges in our school settings.
• Session 2 will cover material from Chapters 7-12
We will focus on the author's suggestions for collective action, and how these suggestions can be implemented in our schools and communities.
Resources suggested by the author to support this work in our schools will be shared, as well as practical and actionable tips and strategies available for immediate implementation. Suggestions for turnkeying this book study in your school communities will be covered in both parts of this workshop.
DATE: Session 1 – Tues., January 13, 2026 AND Session 2 – Wed., February 4, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
AUDIENCE: School Social Workers, Counselors & Psychologists, Administrators and Lead Teachers
COST: $175 for subscribers / $225 for non-subscribers (includes both sessions - book not included)
LOCATION: Instructional Support Center @ Sequoya, 750 Waverly Ave, Holtsville
REGISTER: http://webreg.esboces.org
Leading with Connection: Supporting a Phone-Free School Day
Audience: K-12 Administrators
With New York’s “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban now in effect, school leaders face both the challenge—and the opportunity—of creating environments where students can thrive without constant digital distraction. Leading with Connection invites administrators to view this shift not simply as compliance, but as a powerful chance to strengthen relationships, re-center classroom culture, and support students’ social-emotional well-being.
This interactive workshop will help administrators anticipate areas of resistance, strengthen teacher capacity, and lead their communities with empathy, clarity, and consistency—especially when students struggle with phone separation.
Participants will:
✓ Gain a clear understanding of the new NY State bell-to-bell cell phone ban and what it means for their schools.
✓ Explore how phone-free environments can enhance student engagement, mental health, and school culture.
✓ Learn proactive strategies to communicate with students, staff, and families in a supportive and relational way.
✓ Identify common student challenges and develop compassionate, practical responses for classroom situations.
Please note: Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. 1 Consortium seat can be used.
Location: Western Suffolk BOCES, 31 Lee Ave., Wheatley Heights
Fee: $150pp (A506 member), $200pp (non-member) OR Can use 1 consortium seat
CTLE Areas of Activity: Pedagogy and Content
WS BOCES Catalog: www.wsboces.org/webreg
Leading with Connection: Preparing for a Phone-Free School Day
As New York moves toward implementing a “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban in K–12 schools, school leaders face the challenge—and opportunity—of creating environments where students can thrive without constant digital distraction. Leading with Connection invites administrators to approach this shift not just as a compliance issue, but as a chance to strengthen relationships, re-center classroom culture, and support students’ social-emotional well-being. This interactive workshop will help administrators prepare for policy rollout, anticipate areas of resistance, and equip teachers to respond with empathy, clarity, and consistency—especially when students struggle with phone separation.
Participants will:
• Gain a clear understanding of the upcoming NY State bell-to-bell cell phone ban and what it means for their schools.
• Explore how phone-free environments can enhance student engagement, mental health, and school culture.
• Learn proactive strategies to communicate the change with students, staff, and families in a supportive and relational way.
• Identify common student challenges and develop appropriate, compassionate responses for classroom
situations.
• Walk away with planning tools, staff training ideas, and a roadmap for implementation grounded in connection and care.
COST: $75 for subscribers / $95 for non-subscribers
AUDIENCE: K-12 Administrators
LOCATION: Instructional Support Center @ Sequoya, 750 Waverly Ave, Holtsville, NY
REGISTER: http://webreg.esboces.org
Book Study: The Anxious Generation Part 2
Over the past several years, there has been a notable decline in the mental health and wellbeing of our children, and record high levels of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents have been well documented. While many factors contribute to this concerning and drastic rise in mental health challenges faced by our youth, Jonathan Haidt's book takes a close look at how we got here and offers much food for thought on what we can do to create positive change. In this 2-Part book study, participants will engage with the important ideas and data presented in Jonathan Haidt's recent work, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Join the conversation!
• Session 1 will cover material in Chapters 1-6
We will explore the problem as Haidt defines it, and reflect on and discuss how we see the manifestation of youth mental health challenges in our school settings.
• Session 2 will cover material from Chapters 7-12
We will focus on the author's suggestions for collective action, and how these suggestions can be implemented in our schools and communities.
Resources suggested by the author to support this work in our schools will be shared, as well as practical and actionable tips and strategies available for immediate implementation. Suggestions for turnkeying this book study in your school communities will be covered in both parts of this workshop.
Cost for BOTH Sessions: $175 for subscribers / $225 for non-subscribers (book not included)
Register: http://webreg.esboces.org
Book Study: The Anxious Generation Part 1
Over the past several years, there has been a notable decline in the mental health and wellbeing of our children, and record high levels of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents have been well documented. While many factors contribute to this concerning and drastic rise in mental health challenges faced by our youth, Jonathan Haidt's book takes a close look at how we got here and offers much food for thought on what we can do to create positive change. In this 2-Part book study, participants will engage with the important ideas and data presented in Jonathan Haidt's recent work, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Join the conversation!
• Session 1 will cover material in Chapters 1-6
We will explore the problem as Haidt defines it, and reflect on and discuss how we see the manifestation of youth mental health challenges in our school settings.
• Session 2 will cover material from Chapters 7-12
We will focus on the author's suggestions for collective action, and how these suggestions can be implemented in our schools and communities.
Resources suggested by the author to support this work in our schools will be shared, as well as practical and actionable tips and strategies available for immediate implementation. Suggestions for turnkeying this book study in your school communities will be covered in both parts of this workshop.
Cost for BOTH Sessions: $175 for subscribers / $225 for non-subscribers (book not included)
Register: http://webreg.esboces.org
SEL Professional Learning Network Meeting Series
These professional learning networks will connect content area coordinators for rich, lively discussions organized by topic. Get answers to your questions, collect resources, and grow your personal network. Each session will be interactive and will include:
NYSED Updates
Professional Learning
Sharing Resources/Networking
CTLE=2.5 hrs./per session
Subscriber Cost: $199 per series; Non-Subscriber Cost: $249 per series
Visit: http://webreg.esboces.org to register
SEL Professional Learning Network Meeting Series
These professional learning networks will connect content area coordinators for rich, lively discussions organized by topic. Get answers to your questions, collect resources, and grow your personal network. Each session will be interactive and will include:
NYSED Updates
Professional Learning
Sharing Resources/Networking
CTLE=2.5 hrs./per session
Subscriber Cost: $199 per series; Non-Subscriber Cost: $249 per series
Visit: http://webreg.esboces.org to register
SEL Professional Learning Network Meeting Series
These professional learning networks will connect content area coordinators for rich, lively discussions organized by topic. Get answers to your questions, collect resources, and grow your personal network. Each session will be interactive and will include:
NYSED Updates
Professional Learning
Sharing Resources/Networking
CTLE=2.5 hrs./per session
Subscriber Cost: $199 per series; Non-Subscriber Cost: $249 per series
Visit: http://webreg.esboces.org to register
ACE Interface Master Trainer Education & Toolkit
This is a 3-day training, beginning on 5/14, continuing on 5/15 & 5/29. In addition, there will be 3 one-hour follow-up sessions (dates/times TBD)
SEL Professional Learning Network Meeting Series
These professional learning networks will connect content area coordinators for rich, lively discussions organized by topic. Get answers to your questions, collect resources, and grow your personal network. Each session will be interactive and will include:
NYSED Updates
Professional Learning
Sharing Resources/Networking
CTLE=2.5 hrs./per session
Subscriber Cost: $150 per content area series; Non-Subscriber Cost: $199 per content area series
Visit: http://webreg.esboces.org to register
Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are inevitable, and developing a skill set to resolve conflicts effectively is
essential. In this one day, interactive workshop, participants will learn and practice practical
strategies for dealing with and resolving conflicts. An emphasis will be placed on
developing relationships with students and approaching conflicts with a restorative
approach.
To register, visit: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1693416522/esbocesorg/fmlkuhjbsnmhq8dhtns6/ConflictResolutionZinn7.pdf
SEL Professional Learning Network Meeting Series
These professional learning networks will connect content area coordinators for rich, lively discussions organized by topic. Get answers to your questions, collect resources, and grow your personal network. Each session will be interactive and will include:
NYSED Updates
Professional Learning
Sharing Resources/Networking
CTLE=2.5 hrs./per session
Subscriber Cost: $150 per content area series; Non-Subscriber Cost: $199 per content area series
Visit: http://webreg.esboces.org to register
November Topic: Social Emotional Learning Practices for Connection
Understanding Student Behavior
Student behavior can be confusing and frustrating, leaving teachers and school staff wondering how to support diverse student needs. Building a practice of curiosity is the first step in understanding student behavior and providing support to students. This full-day workshop will focus on ways educators can approach student behavior to gain greater understanding and intervene effectively, the connection between mental health and behavior will be explored, and participants will leave with practical and actionable strategies to meet a myriad of behavioral concerns. This training is recommended for school-based mental health professionals (such as counselors, social workers, and psychologists), teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals.
Educational Consultants Virtual Showcase
Please join Eastern Suffolk BOCES as we host an Educational Consultants Virtual Showcase. We believe this is a perfect opportunity for your district to get a preview of what these educational consultants can do to help students succeed. Some of these consultants are ‘new’ to Eastern Suffolk BOCES and this showcase will give you an opportunity to better understand the different expertise available and how they can be utilized to help with your district’s professional learning goals. This showcase is open to both building and district-level administrators, teachers, and other support staff interested in learning more.
Click the link below for more information on the presenters and sessions being offered.
Educator Self-Care
As helping professionals, educators are vulnerable to secondary trauma and burnout. Developing a regular practice of self-care builds resilience in the face of these concerns. This full-day workshop will focus on teaching educators to build practices of self-care. Models and definitions of self-care will be provided, and participants will engage in activities and discussion to determine their personal self-care type. Participants will learn practical ways to engage in self-care daily, as well as ways districts can support self-care initiatives.
Creating Trauma-Sensitive School Environments
How does trauma impact the school setting? In this interactive workshop, we will build capacity of school staff members to respond to students in trauma-informed ways. This training is recommended for school-based mental health professionals (such as school counselors, social workers, and psychologists), as well as teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals. Participants will leave with a thorough understanding of trauma; including what trauma is, how it can manifest emotionally and behaviorally, and how traumatic experiences impact a students' ability to learn; practical, ready-to-use tips and strategies; a pragmatic approach to self-care for teachers; and opportunities for self-reflection, including how to utilize reflective practices to improve your effectiveness with children who have experienced trauma.