Events Calendar

January 2020
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5	6	7	8 9:00 am: Teaching Deliberate Analysis Teaching Deliberate Analysis 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map Teaching Deliberate Analysis is designed to provide a close read on Text-Dependent Analysis through an instructional lens, rather than a focus on assessment. This professional development offering will take the form of a train-the-trainer model for curriculum coordinators and teacher leaders (grades 3-8) who intended to conduct turn-around training in his/her school district. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the concept of instructional analysis with the tools necessary to help teachers engage in the teaching and learning of text-dependent analysis. The training consists of two face-to-face workshops with two follow-up virtual support sessions provided at no additional cost. Participants must register for both face-to-face sessions to attend. Training materials are research-based and created and shared by Dr. Jeri Thompson from the Center for Assessment in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Participants will need a computer/device for training sessions. COST: $80 includes lunch, ACT 48 processing and materials. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Read more	9	10	11
12	13	14 8:30 am: Functional Behavioral Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plans Functional Behavioral Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plans 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map Course Description: Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans training describes how to conduct a functional behavioral assessment, provides practice completing data collection forms, completing hypothesis statements, and designing behavior support plans. Sign-in begins at 8:15. This is a 2 day event. The 2nd day will be 02/11/2020. Registration closes: 01/09/2020 ACT 48 Credit Hours: 12 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Cost: $40 (includes lunch, materials & ACT 48 processing) Read more	15 9:00 am: PIIC ~ Winter Retreat PIIC ~ Winter Retreat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map Beat the Winter blues and refine your coaching practices at the annual PIIC Winter Retreat! This learning event is scheduled in January at BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 in Williamsport. The registration for this event is free and open to all instructional coaches, specialists, and administrators. Please bring your love for learning and a friend who shares your excitement! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	16	17 9:00 am: Technology Coordinator's Meeting Technology Coordinator's Meeting 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office Williamsport, PA 17701 US Map Items to be covered: PAIU updates PAIUnet Updates and new bid award RWAN Rebid and VOIP services E-Rate Updates (websites, telephone lines, WIFI etc etc. Near Pod Software Zoom Software. Registration closes January 10th, 2020. Sign in begins at 8:45 AM Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lunch is provided at no charge. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more 9:30 am: Regional Computer Fair Advisor Meeting Regional Computer Fair Advisor Meeting 9:30 am - 11:30 am BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Map At this meeting we will discuss all the category changes and listen to your feedback from previous years. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	18
19	20 8:00 am: Classroom Management & Instructive Instruction Classroom Management & Instructive Instruction 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map Read more 8:00 am: FBA's & BIP's FBA's & BIP's 8:00 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office Williamsport, PA 17701 US Map Maria Pierce, the CLM coaches and Jim Rinehimer will present a one day workshop on Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans. Sign in begins at 7:45 AM. Registration closes on January 16, 2020 ACT 48 Hours: 6.5 COST: No charge CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	21 9:00 am: Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC) Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map With the commitment of the state funds to promote the growth of equitable STEM opportunities for all students, we are again able to offer participation in ITC at no cost to districts. The Innovation & Technology Collaborative (ITC) is a network of educators and administrators interested in implementing 21st Century approaches to transform teaching and learning. Our Professional Learning Focus for 2019-20 will be: “Discovering the Truths of Innovation While Daring to Reach New Heights as Teacher Leaders” We suggest you read Brene Brown's book "Dare to Lead." New this year is a field trip to Delta School in State College! District Commitment Identify at least 2-5 leaders of innovative practices to consistently participate in up to five meetings throughout the school year. Provide time for ITC participants to share resources with colleagues back in home district Administrative support for innovative practices If you are new to ITC, the following document provides additional background information. What is ITC? CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Lunch is NOT provided. Read more	22 9:00 am: Guided Math - Cohort I Guided Math - Cohort I 9:00 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This is by invitation only. Read more 9:00 am: IU 17 Supervisor Meeting IU 17 Supervisor Meeting 9:00 am - 12:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map Read more 12:00 pm: ELECT: River Valley Health & Dental Center and Nurse Family Partnership Dental Clinic ELECT: River Valley Health & Dental Center and Nurse Family Partnership Dental Clinic 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This is a collaborative effort between multiple community organizations welcoming students and other program participants that attend dental education and services. Read more 12:00 pm: IU 17 Leadership Council Meeting IU 17 Leadership Council Meeting 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map Read more	23 8:30 am: SW PBSS - Team Training for Tier One Intervention SW PBSS - Team Training for Tier One Intervention 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This training details the steps in establishing Tier One interventions in a School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System. The first day will include an overview of SWPBS, discussion of the Self Assessment Survey, establishing an Office Discipline Referral form, and establishing your building wide expectations. During day two teams will complete a building matrix, begin to write lesson plans to teach their expectations, and establish an acknowledgement system. On day three, teams will finalize their acknowledgement plan and clarify office vs. classroom based consequences, and establish procedures for discouraging inappropriate behavior. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD REGISTER AS A TEAM TO ATTEND FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR. THE DATES ARE: 1/23/20, 2/24/20 & 3/19/20. Registration closes 1/16/20. Sign in begins at 8:00 AM Lunch is provided. AT 48 is provided. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more 8:45 am: BLaST Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting BLaST Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting 8:45 am - 12:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA Map These meetings are scheduled to discuss PDE updates and initiatives. Other meeting topics and/or content may be added to the agenda. If you have requests, please contact Brooke Beiter at bbeiter@iu17.org. Schedule: 8:45 AM ~ Registration, Coffee and Collaboration 9:30 AM ~ Meeting begins 11:30 AM ~ Lunch 12:30 PM ~ Meeting ends Registration is open until 1/19/2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	24 8:30 am: School Counselors Professional Learning Opportunity School Counselors Professional Learning Opportunity 8:30 am - 2:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This Professional Learning Opportunity for K-12 School Counselors will occur three times a year. The cohort package is intended for the consistent attendance of a school counselor for all three sessions. The full day professional learning topics will reference ASCA recognized materials, PDE Initiatives, local community efforts and district needs. Session Topics Include: 1. Maximizing Student Achievement: Placement, Intervention and Planning 2. Understanding Culturally Responsive Counseling: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 3. Building Community Partnerships: Health Wellness and Workforce 4. Strengthening the Home and School Connection: Communicating with Compassion 5. Developing Plans for Success: Post-Secondary Transitions and Career Readiness 6. Supporting ASCA Model Mindsets: Professional Advocacy Activity Subject Area: Student Social and Health Issues Credit: 5.50 Location: BLaST Williamsport Office Cost: 110.00 Registration closes 10/21/2019 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more 9:00 am: PA STEM Toolkit Workgroup PA STEM Toolkit Workgroup 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Read more	25
26	27 8:00 am: NASRO Training NASRO Training 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour (40) block of instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators. The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff. Read more	28 8:00 am: NASRO Training NASRO Training 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour (40) block of instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators. The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff. Read more 9:00 am: Eligibility Requirements for Speech & Language Impairment Eligibility Requirements for Speech & Language Impairment 9:00 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office Map School based practice is challenging especially navigating the intersection were compliance, best practice, our training and free appropriate public education intersect. This session will include a fast paced review of psychometric data related to standardized assessments (e.g., reliability, validity, sensitivity, specificity, and the purpose of the test, scoring consideration) for Speech Language Pathology and an overview of comprehensive assessment to prevent over or under identification of speech language disabilities in the school settings. In addition to standardized assessments and comprehensive evaluation, the session will include discussion of IDEA/chapter 14 and root cause analysis of high caseloads. Outcomes: Participants will: 1. State the psychometric data needed to determine if a test is a valid measure for a particular student. 2. Identify tests that have limited or poor psychometric data. 3. State 4 parts of a comprehensive school based assessment 4. Discuss 3 potential causes for high caseloads as it relates to our practice. Sign in begins at 8:45 AM Agenda - 9:30-3 pm ASHA Ceu’s- .45 ACT 48 Hours: 5 Registration closes on January 21, 2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more 9:00 am: TDA ~ A League of Learners TDA ~ A League of Learners 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This professional development offering will take the form of a professional learning network for administrators, curriculum coordinators and teacher leaders (grades 3-8) who are willing to collaborate in round table discussions and dive deeper with text-dependent analysis. Participants will gain a deep understanding of learning progressions in order to monitor student growth and differentiate classroom instruction. Participants must have previously attended Teaching Deliberate Analysis in order to participate in A League of Learners. COST: $80 TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Read more	29 8:00 am: NASRO Training NASRO Training 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour (40) block of instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators. The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff. Read more 9:00 am: PA STEM Toolkit Workgroup PA STEM Toolkit Workgroup 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Read more 9:30 am: District Special Education Coordinator Meeting District Special Education Coordinator Meeting 9:30 am - 1:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 Map These meetings are scheduled to discuss PDE updates and initiatives. Other meeting topics and/or content may be added to the agenda. If you have requests, please contact Amy Wolfhope-Briggs. abriggs@iu17.org This event is for SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATORS, PRINCIPALS, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS SERVED BY BLaST IU 17. There is no charge for this event. Lunch will be provided on site. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	30 8:00 am: NASRO Training NASRO Training 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour (40) block of instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators. The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff. Read more 3:00 pm: Induction Series ~ Year 2 Induction Series ~ Year 2 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map Read more	31 8:00 am: NASRO Training NASRO Training 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour (40) block of instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators. The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff. Read more 8:30 am: School-Wide Information Systems Training School-Wide Information Systems Training 8:30 am - 11:30 am BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This is a requested training for schools purchasing the SWIS system and implementing School-Wide Positive Behavior Support. The training details getting to know SWIS, using SWIS data for discipline decisions, SWIS data entry and reporting schedule, common navigation, logging into and out of SWIS, generating reports, tools, building fluency, and annual account activities. Registration closes on 1/31/2020. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more 11:30 am: SWIS CICO Check In Check Out School-Wide Information System Data Entry Training SWIS CICO Check In Check Out School-Wide Information System Data Entry Training 11:30 am - 1:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map CICO-SWIS provides school staff with an online space to enter CICO point card data easily and efficiently online. Data are summarized across five reports allowing teams to: 1. Monitor individual student progress: Three reports give teams a way to see 1. If each student is meeting his/her goals each day. 2. How each student is doing at each check-in period. 3. The overall impact of plan changes made throughout the course of the intervention. 4. The impact of the intervention on each student’s office discipline referral count. 2. Review the overall integrity and fidelity of the program: Targeted (Tier II) and Universal (Tier I) teams can review two graphs in CICO-SWIS to see: 1. Overall student progress in the targeted intervention. 2. Overall effectiveness of the CICO intervention in the school. Registration begins at 8:15 AM Activity Subject Area: Teaching and Learning Professional Development Credit: 4.50 Location: BLaST IU 17, Williamsport Office Cost: 0.00 Registration open until 1/8/2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

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