• Recent policy addition ... The Nassau BOCES Board Policy Manual has been updated to reflect the Feb. 2 adoption of Policy #4710, Student Evaluation. Read the policy.
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  • Celebration of Teaching and Learning 2012 ... Presented by Nassau and regional BOCES in partnership with New York and New Jersey public television stations, the Celebration of Teaching and Learning is the nation's premier professional development event for educators. Catch this year's outstanding speakers on March 16-17 in New York City. View more information or register online with MyLearningPlan.
     
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  • 'What's Next for Our Kids?' parents' seminar ... Adult service providers will be at Nassau BOCES' Barry Tech on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30-9 p.m., to discuss services available for young adults transitioning from school to work. View more information.
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  • Adult arts classes begin Feb. 14 ... This spring, the Long Island High School for the Arts will open its doors to adults interested in pursuing a creative dream, learning a new craft or job skill, or having fun while getting in shape. Call 622-5678 for more information or to register. View a brochure for a full schedule of courses.
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  • Notice of Special Board meeting ... The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m. in the DS Conference Room located at the George Farber Administrative Center, 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY. It is anticipated that the Board will go into Executive Session for two items regarding negotiations. There could be action taken at this meeting
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  • You be the judge ... Nassau BOCES is seeking judges for "Odyssey of the Mind," a creative problem-solving tournament for students in grades 3-12. It will be held Saturday, March 10, at the Rosemary Kennedy Center. Volunteer judges will evaluate youngsters based on how they apply their knowledge, skills and talents to various challenges. All interested parties should contact Christine Fleming at 396-2330. A training session for judges will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28.
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  • Every Long Islander should know Barry Tech – After taking the opportunity to tour our regional school in Westbury, Rauch Foundation President Nancy Rauch Douzinas was so impressed -- she championed Barry Tech through her "What Every Long Islander Should Know" column. This series of articles appears monthly in a number of Long Island business and community newspapers. Read all about Barry Tech on the Long Island Index website.

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  • Directory of Services – The 2011-12 Nassau BOCES Directory of Services, a reference guide to more than 130 programs and services, is now available. View the directory.


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At Nassau BOCES, we are committed to helping school district leaders identify and address emerging educational issues. We frequently develop pilot programs, introducing potential shared services that can help improve student learning and reduce costs.

 

Nassau School and Municipal Savings Initiative
The Nassau School and Municipal Savings Initiative is a cooperative effort among Nassau BOCES, Nassau County, Nassau County school districts and public agencies to reduce costs by sharing services. The project began in earnest in 2009, although school officials have been meeting and planning for implementation since 2006. The initiative is supported by a $1 million 21st Century Demonstration Grant from the New York State Department of State. Results from this initiative will be used as a model for similar programs throughout the state.

 

GoodTemps partnership
Job-seekers now have another powerful place to get assistance — thanks to a new partnership between Nassau BOCES and GoodTemps, the staffing division of Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Inc. In October, GoodTemps began offering job-placement services to students and other Nassau County residents at Nassau BOCES' Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center.

 

Northwest Evaluation Association pilot
Districts continue to join Nassau BOCES' ongoing pilot of the Northwest Evaluation Association's (NWEA) computerized adaptive test. Unlike traditional pen and paper tests, the NWEA test constantly adjusts based on the students' answers. Correct answers lead to more difficult questions, incorrect answers result in easier questions; after five to six answers the computer can generate the students' approximate score level. The remaining questions can then be dedicated toward fine-tuning the score and probing for deeper knowledge in sub-skills.