Spotlight

The Nassau BOCES Board of Cooperative Education proudly announces that it has appointed Larry J. Leaven as its new District Superintendent. He assumed responsibility for leading the largest Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State on July 1, 2024, following his June 13 appointment. Get to know Larry as he shares his vision and dedication to empowering students, districts and communities. Watch the video to hear Larry discuss his journey, his commitment to collaboration and his plans for fostering excellence in education across Nassau County.

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Nassau BOCES Deputy Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer James Widmer delivered the annual State of the Agency address at the Robert E. Lupinskie Center for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology on May 23, 2024. Mr. Widmer reviewed Nassau County enrollment trends and new Agency initiatives designed to serve component school districts and their students. Nassau BOCES Board members, Agency administrators and several school superintendents and industry representatives were on hand for the event. Watch: 2024 State of the Agency Address (nassauboces.org)

More than 100 students from Eastern Suffolk, Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES attended the Long Island Regional Student Forum on February 29, 2024. The Long Island Regional Student Forum Team presented a Webinar on June 6, 2024, in which the thoughts and views expressed by students through their participation in the Forum were reported. Included in this report are actionable steps that districts can consider based on this island-wide student voice event. https://youtu.be/bPyxJP2iWjY

Hyunjun Chang, a Great Neck UFSD and Barry Tech Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement student, took second place in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA. Hyunjun earned the silver medal and earned Skills points in the Criminal Justice competition by completing six distinct stations. This year, fifteen students from our CTE high schools earned top honors at the New York State SkillsUSA Conference, with five of those winners earning a place at the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA. Barry Tech schoolmates who also competed at the National Leadership Conference with Hyunjun were Brandon Nanoo, Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD, Electrical Construction Wiring competition; Trendall Storey, Valley Stream CHSD, Interactive Application and Video Game Development competition; and Dominick Fresco, Rockville Centre UFSD, Interactive Application and Video Game Development competition. Trendall and Dominick also earned Skill Points at the national competition, which means that they successfully reached a specific score that was set by the industry partners of their specific trade.

Barry Tech student takes second place at SkillsUSA National Competition (nassauboces.org)

Seventeen students from Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, GC Tech and Long Island High School for the Arts participated in Career Signing Day ceremonies to symbolize their commitment to enter the workforce full-time after graduation and another five students committed to joining the military.

Our Brookville Environmental and Education Center has been renovated to include WiFi, a 65” panel touch screen, heat and air conditioning and new tables and chairs for flexible seating of 30 adults. Outdoor and Environmental Education will host your administrative retreat from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., which includes 1-1/2 hours of teambuilding for $990. Districts can use CoSer 401.510 for the teambuilding and pricing can be flexible based on future reservations. Breakfast and/or lunch can be provided for an additional charge and billed directly to the district. This offer can be used any time of the year and is also available at Caumsett Outdoor and Environmental Education Center. For more information, contact Craig Gielarowski at cgielarowski@nasboces.org or 516-396-2265.

Friday, August 16, 2024, 9-11 a.m. (In-Person)

Robert E. Lupinksie Center for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (Virtual)

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (Virtual)

Our New Administrative Collegial Circle is a perfect place for you to connect with other educational leaders in order to share experiences, refine your skills and work collaboratively with other instructional leaders.

• Engage in reflective discussions and problem-solving sessions with experienced administrators.
• Dive deep into research-based leadership strategies and explore innovative approaches.
• Collaborate with a supportive community of practice to enhance your leadership roles.
• Share resources, experiences and success stories to inspire and empower fellow instructional leaders.

Frontline Education (mylearningplan.com)

Thursday, August 22, 2024, 9 a.m.-Noon

Robert E. Lupinskie Center for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology

This session is designed for School Board of Education Members and District Superintendents and aims to support Board of Education Members in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the New York Education Department Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Framework and gaining insight into its importance in promoting student success. This workshop will:

• Highlight the core principles and foundations of the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework.
• Offer insights into establishing shared goals and visions and promoting collaboration.
• Address strategies for constructive dialogue with families and community members.

Please contact Gina Faust at gfaust@nasboces.org or 516-608-6639 to register Board of Education Members for this session.

Frontline Education (mylearningplan.com)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Robert E. Lupinskie Center for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology

This workshop gives teachers, guidance counselors and school psychologists an understanding of the social and emotional impact that ADHD and Executive Function challenges have on learning, motivation, behavior and the family system. Upon completing this program, participants will:

• Have a functional and actionable understanding of Executive Function skills and what performance can be expected at different learning levels.
• Learn valuable methods to manage problems with attention, organization, stress, homework completion and test performance based on the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices.
• Discover subtle changes in teaching methods and classroom structure to improve time management, working memory, motivation and emotional regulation that will benefit all children, not only those with ADHD.

Frontline Education (mylearningplan.com)

Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Deborah Coates, President; Michael Weinick, Vice President

Susan Bergtraum; Ronald Ellerbe; Lawrence Greenstein; Martin R. Kaye;

Fran N. Langsner; Robert "B.A." Schoen; Eric B. Schultz

Larry J. Leaven, District Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer

James Widmer, Deputy Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer

Anthony N. Fierro, Chief Administrator of Facilities Services and Capital Projects

Colleen Lipponer, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services

Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources/RSIP

Susan McNulty, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education/Curriculum & Instruction