Center StaffThe Long Island Regional Student Support Services Center (LIRSSSC) is a regional office of the New York State Education Department. The purpose of the center is to build the capacity of schools and communities to provide supportive learning environments to all students affording them the opportunity to become successful, contributing, and compassionate adults. The LIRSSSC serves school districts and communities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Susan Kessler, Program Administrator
skessler@wsboces.org 631 595-6814
Karen Chung, Regional PBIS Specialist
kchung@wsboces.org 631 595-6803
Linda Dychkowski, Health Services Specialist
ldychkow@wsboces.org 631 595-6808
Veta Sheppard-Hayes, School Safety Specialist
vshepard@wsboces.org 631 595-6838
Karyn Kirschbaum, Tobacco Prevention Specialist
kkirschb@wsboces.org 631 595-6816
Gail Volk, Tobacco Prevention Specialist
gvolk@wsboces.org 631 595-6847
Support Staff
Connie Oliva
coliva@wsboces.org 631 595-6832
Joann Zerbo
jzerbo@wsboces.org 631 595-6843
Consultants
Marianne Esolen, Tobacco Education
Darleen Kurth Health Education/Curriculum
The Student Support Services Center offers programs to all Long Island school districts on a fee-for-service basis. The Center can customize professional development opportunities to meet school or district needs. Speakers, workshop leaders, and technical assistance providers are available for:
Upcoming LIRSSSC Workshops 2007
February 7 School Nursing Professional and Practice Issues
February 12 Overview of Tobacco Cessation Support for Students & Staff
March 2 Teens as Teachers Part I (Adult Advisors Only)
March 8 & 9 Putting Policy into Practice
March 13 GOOD GRIEF!
March 19 S.O.S. (Staff Offering Support) Regional Meeting
When Grief and Tragedy Come to School
March 22 Orientation for OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program
March 26 Teens as Teachers Part II (Adult Advisors and Students)
April 16 Teen Tobacco Cessation
To register for a workshop:Go to www.wsboces.org, then Instructional Support to Calendar.