BOCES Bulletin 2016-05-26 Vol VII No. 33

Volume VII, No. 33
May 26, 2016
In this Issue
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Board Briefs
Professional Development
Programs and Services
Updates
5 News and Notes
8 Did You Know
9 Good Apple Awards
9 Technology Tip
10 BOCES’ 60th Anniversary
11SANE
“
We live in a society
exquisitely dependent on
science and technology,
in which hardly anyone
knows anything about
science and technology.”
- Carl Sagan
Upcoming Events
May 26Urban-Suburban
Awards Ceremony
May 30 Memorial Day
June 1 Regents Day;
Creekside/District Based
Dinner Dance
June 2 Regular Board Meeting
June 3 BOCES Foundation
Golf Tournament
June 6 Bird/Morgan Talent Show
Click for the BOCES Calendar of Events
Shannon, right, with sister, Michaella and Deputy Ed Cerone, BOCES 1 School Resource
Officer, on duty with the Sheriff’s Office as one of twenty motorcade officers for NCMEC.
EMCC's Shannon Speranza
Rides to Support the NCMEC
On May 20th, EMCC Culinary Arts Teacher, Shannon Speranza,
rode in the 16th Annual Rochester Ride for Missing Children
with a team of fifteen friends. Together, the group raised over
$10,000 dollars for the National Center for Missing & Exploited
Children's (NCMEC) regional office. This year, a total of 305
riders traveled over 100 miles in just over 10 hours, riding at a
pace of 14-18 mph.
The riders visited schools along the route to greet children and
offer information to raise awareness. The school visits were
electric as hundreds of children and adults cheered the riders
as they entered the school grounds, a gratifying part of the ride
for all the riders.
The 2016 Annual Rochester ride raised nearly $150,000 to
support prevention and education programs that help prevent
child abduction and sexual exploitation. Congratulations to all
the riders, organizers, and local law enforcement which halted
traffic along the route to assist the riders.
For more information on NCMEC, go to:
http://www.missingkids.com/NewYork
- John Walker, School-Community Relations
Board Briefs
Click here for the Board Briefs for May 19, 2016:
http://www.monroe.edu/files/filesystem/BOEBRIEFS_05_19_2016.pdf
Professional Development
Teacher Center & Mentor Program
We have some great (free) PD coming. Enrollment starts June 6th in WinCapWeb.
See below…
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
For teachers, related service providers and ATs:
• PLC: Creating Assessments for the Unique Program
• Book study: Social Thinking Curriculum
• Book study: Teach Like a Digital Pirate
• Collegial Circle: Using Social Thinking Curriculum & Social Behavior Maps
• Collegial Circle: Incorporating Pop Culture into the Classroom
• Collegial Circle: Integrating Technology into Classroom Instruction
• Book study: Step by Step Mobility Series
• Book study: A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism
• Action Research: Research for OTs & PTs
• Book study: Words Their Way—Word Study & Guided Reading
• Book study: The Genius in All of Us: Genes and Intelligence
For teachers, related service providers, ATs & paraeducators:
• Workshop: Student Behavior
• Workshop: Introduction to the Zones of Regulation
• Workshop: Cognitive Coaching Refresher (1 day) *ONLY for those who have completed
the initial 8-day training
• Workshop: Advanced Wellness
*Teacher Center professional learning sessions occur after (or at the end of) the school day. If your enrollment
is approved by administration, Teacher Center PD participants can be reimbursed for time outside their
regular work day. BUP- $30/hr., BPA- Hourly rate.
MENTOR PROGRAM
(for Teachers and Related Service Providers)
Teachers and related service providers can apply to become a mentor if they meet the requirements.
Apply by June 15th, 2016. In June, the Mentor Program Committee adds approved new mentors to the pool.
Next, new mentors participate in Mentor Training. For more information, visit the Teacher Center website’s
Mentor Program section: http://www.monroe.edu/webpages/teachercenter/mentor.cfm?subpage=5476
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Programs and Services Updates
Hands-on Science Lab at Bird/Morgan Reinforces Learning
Experimentation in Class Expands Scientific Concepts
Elementary and middle school students at
Lois E. Bird Morgan School are engaged in
hands-on science experiments. Research
supports introducing students to scientific
inquiry, while creating interest and
new understandings through hands-on
materials.
Bird/Morgan School teachers utilize the
M118 Science Lab to reinforce science
concepts taught in class. The K-2 and
3-5 classes circulate weekly through
multiple stations set up by K-12 Science
Instructional Specialist, DeAnna Hoobler.
The stations provide an opportunity for
students to work with scientific tools,
such as triple-beam balances, graduated cylinders and meter
sticks, to measure the mass, length and width of various
objects.
With the assistance of K-12 Math Instructional Specialist
Chelsea McCarthy, math is also incorporated into the
stations through the use of graphs and tally charts for
data collection. Stations also include content that is taught
in the K-5 Integrated Curriculum, such as animal sorting
by biome and classification, dissecting owl pellets, and
animal adaptation activities. The lab provides additional
opportunities for students to test their theories and form
hypotheses about science concepts.
The sixth through eighth grade students utilize the lab for
exploring physical sciences, the Earth, as well as life sciences.
Students are designing their own experiments! For example,
students are:
•discovering how greenhouse gases impact air temperature,
•determining how various stimuli impact mealworm
behavior,
•designing cars, using limited materials, that successfully
navigate a ramp.
The science lab provides students engaging learning opportunities to discover interest and passion for science.
At the same time, the lab encourages students to problem-solve and use familiar phenomena and materials to
explore the scientific process. In addition, it allows students to experiment with materials, work collaboratively
with classmates, and just have fun!
- Submitted by DeAnna Hoobler, K-12 Science Instructional Specialist
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Annual Car Show A Huge Success
Owners and admirers of hotrods, muscle cars,
classics, customs, exotics and trucks attended
the annual car show on May 19th behind
buildings 4, 5, and 6. The warm sun and the
large number of vehicles on display helped
bring out a large crowd.
Members from the Genesee Valley Antique Car
Society (GVACS), friends from the community,
and BOCES 1 staff all brought cars to display.
Thank you!
2016 Car Show
John Martin
Mike Zalone
Wayne Congg
Roy Sargent
David Coon
Joshua Glasser
Ron DeGroff
Phil Thurley
Jerry Huffman
Don Dear
Vern Lincoln
Bill Ardilio
Wray Kniffin
Sedat Ogultekin
Chris Dear
John Langkoff
John Langkoff
Jim Cleveland
Zack Becker
Jeff Wyman
1931 Ford Model A
1940 Ford Coupe
1950 Desoto S-14 Coupe
1952 Plymouth Coupe
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon
1957 Vespa scooter
1960 Buick Convertible
1961 Chevrolet Corvette
1961 Ford Thunderbird
1967 Ford Mustang
1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1972 Chevrolet Corvette
1983 Buick Riviera
1985 Alfa Romeo Graduate
1987 Chevrolet El Camino
2001 Ford Lighting
2004 Ford F250 Crew Cab
2011 Volkswagen GTI
2015 Chevrolet Corvette
2015 Mustang Convertible
- Submitted by Sedat Ogultekin, Auto Trades
Instructor, Multi-Occupational/FOCUS Program
2016 Erie Canal Mystery Through History!
We virtually traveled along the Erie Canal again this year as students learned about the Erie Canal and solved a historic
mystery. The Erie Canal Mystery Through History included a Businessman, Immigrant Worker, Boat Captain, and Inventor.
Students learned about the Erie Canal through the perspective of each character and were able to ask them questions
about their role on the Erie Canal and the mystery. The video conference was interactive and engaging for students
across the state. This year was record breaking and we had over 1,000 students participate!
What students and teachers are saying:
• The timing of this activity correlated perfectly with our SS curriculum.
• It was organized and kept the students engaged. A student said, "I learned a lot and still was having fun!"
• Thank you so much for providing us with this experience.
• The students were all actively engaged and learned. They had fun and worked hard.
• The use of technology to see other classrooms in the state was amazing for them.
- Submitted by Doreen Pietrantoni, Instructional Technology Specialist
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Bird/Morgan Students
Experience DJ Roles on WBER
Following a music unit called ‘DJing at a radio
station,’ led by Music Therapy Interns, Vienna Sa
and Chris Morrison, students in Anne Holcomb’s
class visited the WBER radio station at the Harris
Building on Baird Road. The DJ on duty, Boston
Erik, along with Station Manager, Joey Giusto,
welcomed the students. Each student enjoyed an
opportunity go ‘on air’ and share their personal
DJ name, as well as announcing the WBER slogan,
“The only station that matters.”
- Submitted by Leslie Hunter, Music Therapist
(Bird-Morgan)
Front, Zyaire Anderson (aka DJ Z-Dog) and Cayden Evert (aka DJ Everett
Fox Flame); back, DJ Boston Erik
News and Notes
2016 ‘It’s For The Kids’ Golf Tournament
Fundraiser and Retiree Recognition
The BOCES 1 Educational Foundation Golf Tournament will be held
Friday, June 3, 2016 at Greystone Golf Course in Walworth, NY.
Also, retiree Barbara DeVito (Human Resources) will be recognized for her 25 years
of service and her retirement during the dinner portion of the golf tournament.
Dinner reservations are still available at: http://www.monroe.edu/iftk16
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BOCES 1 Staff Anniversaries 2015-2016
As the school year closes, we celebrate the important years of service milestones for staff - please see the roster below:
10 Years
Junghwa Beach, Creekside
Faith Berndt, Consultant
Teacher & Tutoring Service
Vanessa Bliss, RCS Nursing Dept.
Luis Camacho, Maintenance
Patricia Coates, RCS Nursing Dept.
Christine Cravatta, EMCC-WEP
Donna Eddy, Bird-Morgan
Erin Garrie, OT/PT
Michael Thomas Hanss, Maintenance
Roseann Hill, Bird-Morgan
Joy Jordan, Psychologist
Monique Lachance, Bird-Morgan
Nildo Marquez, Transportation
Christine Proctor, RCS Nursing Dept.
Delia Tee, EMCC-WEP
Meredith Tindall, Bird-Morgan
Dominic Tortoretti, EMCC-WEP
Kathleen Traver, RCS Nursing Dept.
Dominick Trimaldi, Transportation
Lynn Eckstrom, Nursing Dept.
Maureen Garbe, Creekside
Michael Gardella, Social Worker
Tara Golisano, Bird-Morgan
Karon Hess, RCS Nursing Dept.
Barbara Holdredge, O'Connor
Academy
Suzanne Koon, Bird-Morgan
Carmela Larosa, Creekside
Deborah Letta, Nursing Dept.
Tracy Mallo, Transition/Secondary
Programs
Darrin McCormick,
O'Connor Academy
Nancy Moore, Business
and Purchasing
Lucretia Omahen, Deaf Education
Linda Orlowski, Bird-Morgan
Kimberly Rattelade, Creekside
Kathryn Smith, Creekside
Shannon Speranza, EMCC-WEP
Tracy Steinburgh, O'Connor Academy
Amanda Sweet, Food Services
Elizabeth Walton, Support Services
Nona Faas, Bird-Morgan
Jill Greco, Adult Ed./MO-F
Robert Harrison, Safety & Security
Gina Lord, EMCC-WEP
Teri Reynolds, Human Resources
Jane Vanthof, Bird-Morgan
Anita Wahl, Creekside
Ben Fischer, Transportation
Carol Fox, EMCC-WEP
Carol Greer, Speech
Jennifer Holbrook, Speech
Patricia Ladd, Food Services
Deborah Petrie, Technology Services
Amie Preston, Technology ServicesOATS
Lisa Tambasco, Bird-Morgan
Jean Lindsay, Student Admissions
and Records Office
Linda Lindsay, Bird-Morgan
Michael Mitchell, Transportation
Anne Pariso, Creekside
Mayra Perez, Transportation
Judith Joslin, Vision
Tracy Sens, Creekside
Diana White, Student Admissions
and Records Office
15 Years
Diana Albarran, Creekside
Pennie Alfieri, Creekside
Sally Bailey, Technology Services
Marne Brady, Curriculum, Instruction
& Professional Development
Lauralie Caulkins, Bird-Morgan
Paul Chappell, Bird-Morgan
Michael Coon, Adult Ed./MO-F
Donna DeBiase, Business
and Purchasing
Pamela Decarr, Bird-Morgan
Cynthia Dillard, EMCC-WEP
Ryanna Dimick, OT/PT
20 Years
Christopher Belding,
Technology Services
Rebecca Davidson, OT/PT
Pat Diiulio, Creekside
25 Years
Lisa Blaakman, Speech
Arlene Crestuk, Adult Ed.
Barbara DeVito, Human Resources
Trudy Faucett, Transition/
Secondary Programs
30 Years
Barbara Cole, Business
and Purchasing
Julie Ann Hart, Creekside
35 Years
Pamela Geibel, Transition/
Secondary Programs
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May: Better Hearing and Speech Month Focusing on Communication Disorders
Each May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month
(BHSM) to focus on raising awareness about communication disorders. BHSM’s theme for 2016, “Communication
Takes Care” focuses on the impact the overuse of modern technology is having on the role of personal, face to face
communications in the daily lives of teenagers and parents, and the risks of prolonged use of headphones and earbuds.
Communication disorders are among the most common conditions in adults and children, costing the United States
billions of dollars annually in lost work productivity, special education programs, and medical treatment expenses.
Click here for the early May poll results, conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, on behalf of ASHA,
called ”Information About Potential Harm To Communication Health Prompts Interest In Safer Usage.”
http://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/BHSM-Public-Poll-Executive-Summary.pdf
To view the ASHA ‘Kids and Technology’ flyer, click here:
http://www.asha.org/uploadedImages/BHSM-Infographic.jpeg
To view the ‘ASHA Survey of Teens Poll Video Infographic,’ click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLZcsxd-Hm0&feature=youtu.be
To view four videos, ‘Tech Swaps To Encourage Communication,’ click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8XYIFygdg6UirjlVTXLpm4a6kbG14YzN
St. John’s Home Honors Volunteers at Recognition Luncheon
BOCES 1 students and staff volunteers from
various programs attended the 2016 St. John’s
Volunteer Recognition on April 22nd at Locust
Hill Country Club. The volunteers enjoyed an
awards ceremony, lunch and entertainment, and
each volunteer received a gift bag. The students
enjoyed the entire program and represented
BOCES in a very professional manner.
St. John’s Home is a multi-level care organization
providing a continuum of care for the elderly.
Our students have the opportunity to participate
in various Work Study placements at the
Home working independently or directly with
St. John’s Home Staff. Current placements
include a morning Coffee Hour venue, Laundry,
Environmental Services, Cafeteria, Library Book
Circulation, In-house Deliveries, and Resident
Transport.
- Sue Hill, Associate Teacher, Transition Work Study
Rick Loucks (Associate Teacher), Katie Sweeney (Coffee Hour student
worker), Evan Gilbert (Library Book Circulation student worker), and Sue Hill
(Associate Teacher).
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TIG Update
Trauma and Our Students: The Impact of ACES
Exposure to trauma in childhood, commonly referred to as
Adverse Childhood Experience (ACES), has been shown by
numerous studies to have a profound impact on developing
brains. Trauma can diminish essential skills children need
to succeed in school. The areas of the brain responsible for
concentration, organization, memory and language are often
impaired when a child is confronted with multiple ACES.
Traumatic experiences may include physical or sexual abuse, separation or divorce of parents, homelessness,
witnessing violence, or family alcohol, drug or psychiatric issues.
Monroe County’s Office of Mental Health recently published findings from a study on the impact of ACES.
Compared to students who had no significant adverse experiences, students experiencing four or more ACES
were found to be:
- Four times the risk of experiencing mental health problems;
- Six times more likely to consider suicide; 20 times more likely to have attempted suicide;
- Nearly four times more likely to engage in fighting;
- One and one-half times more likely to use alcohol; three times more likely to use marijuana and
eighteen times the risk of using other drugs.
Throughout Monroe County, 16% of young people have experienced four or more ACES during their schoolage years. In our special education programs at Monroe 1 BOCES, the rate is considerably higher. The trauma
these students carry with them is often manifested in their emotional reactivity or withdrawal, their ability
to bond with some, but not others, or their difficulty in processing a lesson. Triggers not often known to us
will cause these children’s brains to go into “survival mode,” thus interfering with learning or social concerns.
With understanding, we can embrace and utilize practices that help all students overcome these difficulties
and grow educationally and emotionally. We will explore some ways for us to be more trauma-sensitive in
the next TIG Update. To explore more about what it means to be trauma-informed, click here:
http://traumasensitiveschools.org
Did You Know?
Transportation Department: Miles Traveled vs. Accidents
Monroe #1 BOCES is required to file an annual ‘Article 19-A Motor Carrier Annual Statistical Report' with the
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Bus Driver Unit. In the past year, (January 1, 2015–December
31, 2015), BOCES traveled 1,519,384 miles and experienced only seven reportable accidents (incidents
involving 911 calls). So, by the numbers, our Miles Traveled vs. Accidents ratio was 0.04 accidents per 10,000
miles traveled. Congratulations to our drivers!
- Submitted by Paula A. Powell, Director of Transportation
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Good Apple Awards
In 1988, the administration at Monroe #1 BOCES developed the ‘Good
Apple’ Award program to acknowledge staff who “make a difference” in
our school community, and to recognize staff members who demonstrate
the qualities of the BOCES vision: innovation, collaboration and leadership.
May 2016
Andrea Scheuerman (OT/PT) nominated Hillary Cox (OT/PT) for a Good Apple Award. Andrea stated, “Hillary
dropped everything to help us locate equipment to make sure a student at another BOCES program was safe
at school. With the help of the maintenance department, the equipment was delivered in a few hours and we
had a safe place for our student!”
Beverly Montemarano (School Health Services) nominated Louise Moore (School Health Services) for a Good
Apple Award. Beverly stated, “Louise consistently provides support to numerous schools on a daily basis. She
willingly and happily services our students with exceptional healthcare. She is a great nurse and colleague.”
Cathy Ernisse (School Health Services) nominated Wendy Kavanagh RN (School Health Services) for a Good
Apple Award. Cathy stated, “Wendy is a dedicated and caring RN. She is very invested in her students and takes
caring for them very seriously. Recently a student was out of medication; the student appeared to be lethargic.
Wendy started investigating, checking the student's vitals numerous times during the day. She collaborated
with the student's PCP and it was realized that two prescribers were ordering medications for the student.
Because Wendy knows the students and cares deeply for what is best for them, she found and stopped a
potentially dangerous situation for this student. She is an awesome nurse!”
Technology Tip
Thanks to Diane Smith for the following Tech Tip:
Show and Hide the Ribbon
For many people, the ribbon interface used in Office 2010 is a great step forward, while others find it somewhat
overwhelming. The ribbon can be temporarily hidden to provide you with a larger working area and clear away the
clutter.
Here are 4 different ways to turn the ribbon on and off:
1. Click the 'Minimize the Ribbon' icon in the upper right corner.
2. Right-click anywhere on any Ribbon and you get this pop-up menu; click on Minimize.
3. Double-click one of the tabs (the ribbon names) at the top of the ribbon to toggle the ribbon on and off.
4. Finally, you can always use the keyboard shortcut – simply press and hold the Ctrl button and hit the F1 key.
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Monroe 1 BOCES’ 60th Anniversary
Monroe #1 BOCES . . . a look at the past: 2002 – 2006
• In July, 2002, the Rochester Area Career Education Collaborative (RACEC) became a service
of Monroe 1 BOCES, in partnership with Monroe County School Districts and the Industrial
Management Council (IMC).
• Shuttle Pilot Colonel Pam Melroy, who piloted the NASA Space Shuttle in October 2002,
visited the Challenger Learning Center of Greater Rochester in 2003 to celebrate the 10year anniversary of Challenger.
• In January 2003, the Lois E. Bird School kicked off the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Program.
• The RCSD was awarded a $4.3 million contract to provide school health services for the 2004-2005
school year.
• WBER (90.5 FM) celebrated its 20th Anniversary in October 2004, and in January, WBER was selected as
the favorite ‘Independent Radio Station’ in City Newspaper’s Best of Greater Rochester Readers’ Choice
Awards.
• In February 2005, the Regional Early Childhood Direction Center (RECDC) celebrated their 25th
anniversary with the other 13 ECDC's statewide. RECDC assists in connecting approximately 800 children
and families to services each year.
• The Monroe #1 BOCES Educational Foundation, Inc. sponsored the 40th Anniversary Celebration of
the Urban-Suburban Program on June 4, 2005, and 350 participants helped celebrate the history and
success of the program.
• The Technology Services Department moved to a new facility at 11 Linden Park in October 2005, moving
80 employees into the 17,000 square foot facility.
• In November 2005, a student-designed logo was selected to celebrate Monroe #1 BOCES’ 50th
Anniversary.
2006 Cost of Living Facts:
New House
$246,500
Average Income
$46,326 per year
New Car
$28,739
Average Rent
$922 per month
Gas (1 gal. regular)$2.88
Dozen Eggs
$1.30
First Class Stamp
$0.39
Annual Inflation Rate 3.2%
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SANE (Sometimes Acronyms Need Explaining)
NOCTI
NOCTI stands for National Occupational Competency Testing Institute. NOCTI is the largest provider
of industry-based credentials and partner industry certifications for career and technical education (CTE)
programs across the nation. Whether using assessments to meet Perkins accountability requirements, to guide
data-driven instructional improvement, or to assist with teacher evaluation systems, NOCTI provides a credible
solution through its validated and reliable technical skill assessment. In 2016, NOCTI is celebrating 50 years of
supporting CTE!
If you have an acronym that you think needs explaining, please email [email protected].
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Monroe #1 BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color,
creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation
(the term “sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political
affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest
or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal
non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. In addition, students are also afforded protection based on weight.
For more information, contact one of our Civil Rights Compliance Officers:
Nancy Carr, 585-249-7010, [email protected]
James Colt, 585-383-2298, [email protected]
Dennis Glaser, 585-383-2232, [email protected]
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