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Calendar of Upcoming Events

  • 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 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.

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

    Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Key Points Refresher Recertification

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    The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Key Points Refresher is designed to help improve your understanding of key program concepts, enhance your skills and provide strategies to apply the information to workplace realities. Only participants who have completed the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training during the 2022-2023 school year are eligible to participate in the Refresher Training. You must attend all sessions. In addition, we are asking that individuals attend in pairs or trios so that they can perform the physical interventions with a partner. All participants must complete the physical interventions in order to receive certification. 

     

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

    SLS SORA Training and Support: How to get the most from your digital collection

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    The SWBOCES Digital Library Program is a collaborative online service that includes eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Member libraries have one representative on the Digital Library Advisory Board that creates collection development guidelines, curates specialized collections, selects digital content for inclusion, and promotes the use of the digital library.

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

    SLS SORA Training and Support: How to get the most from your digital collection

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    SWBOCES School Library System
  • Virtual/ Online event

    How can I use SchoolAI to create a tutor for my students?

    Join us for a dynamic 30-minute session on using SchoolAI as a personalized tutoring tool for your students. Discover how to leverage this innovative platform to provide tailored 1:1 support, explore its extensive library of activities, and create custom learning experiences aligned with your curriculum. Connection information will be provided 24 hours in advance of the session.

     

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual Learning Series

    SEPTA Virtual Learning Series: Diploma Changes in NYS

    The Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education Teacher Association hosts the latests in its Virtual Learning Series with "Diploma Changes in NYS" features District Superintendent Dr. Harold Coles. 

    Join the Zoom Meeting at this link.

    Meeting ID: 265 812 0268
    Passcode: 878752

    SEPTA

  • Early Dismissal for Students (11:30am)

    St. Matthews

  • Half Day Early Dismissal 11:10am

    The Valhalla Center

  • Early Closing

    LHRIC Offices Close at Noon

    LHRIC - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center

  • School Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday

    St. Matthews

  • Thanksgiving Recess

    LHRIC Offices Closed

    LHRIC - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center

  • School Closed

    The Valhalla Center

  • School Closed

    The Valhalla Center
  • Virtual/ Online event

    What is Tynker?

    Explore how Tynker can help you teach coding and computational thinking through interactive, student-friendly projects. This session will show you how to integrate Tynker's block-based and text-based coding activities into your curriculum, support different learning levels, and track student progress. By the end, you'll have the tools and strategies to use Tynker effectively to foster creativity, problem-solving, and digital literacy in your classroom. Note: Participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Where do I start with Wakelet?

    Participants will explore the foundational aspects of using Wakelet as a powerful tool for enhancing teaching and learning. Participants will learn how to create, curate, and share digital collections that can support various educational goals, from organizing resources to fostering collaboration among students. Connection information will be provided 24 hours in advance of the session.

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Provided by NYSCATE: TAG webinar -Schools as Community Climate Action Hubs

    Schools as Community Climate Action Hubs

     As local communities develop sustainability plans, schools can serve hubs promoting climate action and collaboration. Join this webinar to learn how New York schools can lead the way as systems-level cooperatives incorporating project-based learning, school-to-home partnerships, and student led action. Ideas and examples will be shared for putting the New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards into practice.

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    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    Provided by NYSCATE: TAG webinar -Schools as Community Climate Action Hubs

    Schools as Community Climate Action Hubs

     

    As local communities develop sustainability plans, schools can serve hubs promoting climate action and collaboration. Join this webinar to learn how New York schools can lead the way as systems-level cooperatives incorporating project-based learning, school-to-home partnerships, and student led action. Ideas and examples will be shared for putting the New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards into practice.

    Register Here

    LHRIC Instructional Technology
  • Virtual/ Online event

    AI Adventures: An Elementary Educator's Expedition

    Join us for "AI Adventures," a week-long workshop designed specifically for elementary educators interested in integrating AI into their classrooms. You will learn to create AI-enhanced lesson plans, develop detailed rubrics, and engage in activities that enhance student interaction. The program includes a mix of self-paced asynchronous activities and three live one-hour sessions for real-time support and peer discussions. Key Takeaways: Craft captivating AI-enhanced lesson plans and activities. Develop comprehensive rubrics for AI-driven projects. Master the art of effective AI prompting. Experience a dynamic blend of self-paced and collaborative learning. This professional development opportunity will equip you with the skills to incorporate AI into your teaching and inspire creativity in your classroom. Join us and prepare to lead your students into the future of education!
    Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to sessions.

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

    RECOVS MTSSI Lab: Understanding, Designing, and Implementing MTSS-I systems and structures

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    District MTSSi teams from SWBOCES's RECOVS Mental Health Grant Consortium will meet to discuss and collaborate around grant implementation through the lens of MTSS. Together, we will collaboratively explore the components of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports). Guided by the NYSED MTSS-I Pilot, we will investigate and design systems and structures. Our focus will be on exploring effective implementation strategies and utilizing data to enhance school and district practices. This group aims to share experiences, best practices, and develop tools to empower faculty and staff in meeting the unique needs of every student through the structures and guidelines provided by the RECOVS Mental Health Grant.

    Center for Professional Learning and Curriculum Support
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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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