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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.