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Professional Development: 2009-10
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NEW!  Outdoor Learning Experiences for Students of All Ages

Join us for hands-on workshops in the outdoors! Discover the benefits of outdoor experiences for students
of all ages and learn how to create meaningful outdoor experiences for young children.

When:  Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Nassau BOCES Brookville Outdoor and Environmental
             Education Center
Cost:    $45
             (Dress appropriately for outdoor activities)

Choose from two workshops geared for different grade levels:

• Grades Pre-k–3: “Look, Move, Build, Sketch” – this
  learning model involves all the modalities. We will observe, record, measure, compare and classify bugs and plants, while having fun in the beautiful outdoor center at Brookville. Mud included. (Dress appropriately for outdoor activities.)
  Presenter: Mary Costagliola, Nassau BOCES Coordinator for the Great Neck/Manhasset and Amityville Parent-Child Home Programs; LINCK member.
   

• Grades 4-12: Sample the low challenge course activities
  and learn how they connect with the Social, Emotional Development and Learning (SEDL) guidelines. Discover the programs offered by Nassau BOCES, including ecology, orienteering, Geocaching and survival. Learn hands-on activities that meet the NYS Learning Standards.
  Presenter: Mary Watros, co-founding member of the Long Island Nature Collaborative for Kids (LINCK) and Program Specialist for Nassau BOCES Outdoor & Environmental Education

Note: These workshops are a follow-up to those given in December 2009 - “Understanding the Benefits of Outdoor Experiences for All Children” and “Creating Outside Learning Experiences for Young Children.” All newcomers welcome!

Registration:
On MyLearning Plan:  www.mylearningplan.com
or
Download the registration form here

Click here for directions to the site

For more information contact

• Mary Costagliola: mcostagl@mail.nasboces.org,
  516-441-4930

• Mary Watros: mwatros@mail.nasboces.org,
  516-626-1420

Social Emotional Development and Learning

Workshop topics listed below are offered through Programs for Youth & Family Literacy Programs, CoSer 513. Registration is available on
 My Learning Plan or by  paper registration ( available below)
 

See our Department's newest brochure on SEDL programs and services  à

For more information, contact:
Dr. Laura Lustbader,
Program Supervisor
llustbad@mail.nasboces.org
(516) 608-6456

• McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children:
  In-district assistance available upon request
   

• Second Step: Train the Trainers, Middle School Curriculum.
  In-district assistance available upon request
   

• Youth Violence:
  Combating Gang Violence through Education
  In-district assistance available upon request
   

Contact:
Dr. Laura Lustbader, Program Supervisor
llustbad@mail.nasboces.org
(516) 608-6456