Events Calendar

August 2020
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2	3 8:30 am: BLaST IU 17 In-Service 2020 BLaST IU 17 In-Service 2020 8:30 am - 4:00 pm For BLaST & Mission One employees CLICK HERE MORE MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER Read more	4 8:30 am: BLaST IU 17 In-Service 2020 BLaST IU 17 In-Service 2020 8:30 am - 4:00 pm For BLaST & Mission One employees CLICK HERE MORE MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER Read more	5	6 9:00 am: Summer PIICnic Summer PIICnic 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ZOOM Map Beat the Summer heat and refine your coaching practices at the annual Summer PIICnic Retreat! This learning event is scheduled in August 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! Start your school year off refreshed and rejuvenated and full of good ideas! Registration Deadline 07/30/2020. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Read more 9:45 am: Paraprofessional Conference 2020 Paraprofessional Conference 2020 9:45 am - 2:45 pm CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER Read more	7 8:30 am: Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year One Participants Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year One Participants 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Map Read more	8
9	10 8:00 am: QBS ~ Initial Training QBS ~ Initial Training 8:00 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-323-8561 Map This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. Notes: This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. Training limited to 7. Lunch is NOT provided. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Read more 9:00 am: Computer Science Bootcamp Computer Science Bootcamp 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map BLaST IU17 believes in the 4 strands of STEM: Code, Build, Design, Create. Each of these strands is tied to a different pedagogical foundation. Code is based upon the CS Framework and Computational Thinking. Build is based upon the Engineering Design Process. Design is based on Design Thinking from d.school at Stanford. Create is based upon the ISTE Standards for Students -- Creative Communicator, Global Collaborator, and Knowledge Constructor. Students need a variety of experiences in order to find their passion. Truly rich experiences will combine different strands together in a project-based environment. Participants in this workshop series will actively engage in each of the strands throughout. This offering is intended to support K-8 educators who currently or will soon teach computer science. Educators do not need prior experience with computer science and do not need to be a stand-alone CS course. It is strongly suggested that districts send no less than 2 educators and an administrator. Sign in begins at 8:30 AM. Lunch is included and served at 11:30 AM COST: $1500 for 2 participants and an administrator ACT 48: 27.5 hours Registration closes August 3, 2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	11 9:00 am: Computer Science Bootcamp Computer Science Bootcamp 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map BLaST IU17 believes in the 4 strands of STEM: Code, Build, Design, Create. Each of these strands is tied to a different pedagogical foundation. Code is based upon the CS Framework and Computational Thinking. Build is based upon the Engineering Design Process. Design is based on Design Thinking from d.school at Stanford. Create is based upon the ISTE Standards for Students -- Creative Communicator, Global Collaborator, and Knowledge Constructor. Students need a variety of experiences in order to find their passion. Truly rich experiences will combine different strands together in a project-based environment. Participants in this workshop series will actively engage in each of the strands throughout. This offering is intended to support K-8 educators who currently or will soon teach computer science. Educators do not need prior experience with computer science and do not need to be a stand-alone CS course. It is strongly suggested that districts send no less than 2 educators and an administrator. Sign in begins at 8:30 AM. Lunch is included and served at 11:30 AM COST: $1500 for 2 participants and an administrator ACT 48: 27.5 hours Registration closes August 3, 2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more 8:00 am: QBS ~ Initial Training QBS ~ Initial Training 8:00 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-323-8561 Map This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. Notes: This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. Training limited to 7. Lunch is NOT provided. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Read more	12 9:00 am: Computer Science Bootcamp Computer Science Bootcamp 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map BLaST IU17 believes in the 4 strands of STEM: Code, Build, Design, Create. Each of these strands is tied to a different pedagogical foundation. Code is based upon the CS Framework and Computational Thinking. Build is based upon the Engineering Design Process. Design is based on Design Thinking from d.school at Stanford. Create is based upon the ISTE Standards for Students -- Creative Communicator, Global Collaborator, and Knowledge Constructor. Students need a variety of experiences in order to find their passion. Truly rich experiences will combine different strands together in a project-based environment. Participants in this workshop series will actively engage in each of the strands throughout. This offering is intended to support K-8 educators who currently or will soon teach computer science. Educators do not need prior experience with computer science and do not need to be a stand-alone CS course. It is strongly suggested that districts send no less than 2 educators and an administrator. Sign in begins at 8:30 AM. Lunch is included and served at 11:30 AM COST: $1500 for 2 participants and an administrator ACT 48: 27.5 hours Registration closes August 3, 2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more 8:00 am: QBS/Safety Care Specialist Recertification QBS/Safety Care Specialist Recertification 8:00 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This training requires participants to demonstrate 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Cost: $65 plus (Varies depending on number in the class) Workshop Details: Participants will recertify on verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Various therapeutic holds will be demonstrated and practiced. You will learn to de-escalate a crisis situation and test out of core competencies. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	13 9:00 am: Computer Science Bootcamp Computer Science Bootcamp 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map BLaST IU17 believes in the 4 strands of STEM: Code, Build, Design, Create. Each of these strands is tied to a different pedagogical foundation. Code is based upon the CS Framework and Computational Thinking. Build is based upon the Engineering Design Process. Design is based on Design Thinking from d.school at Stanford. Create is based upon the ISTE Standards for Students -- Creative Communicator, Global Collaborator, and Knowledge Constructor. Students need a variety of experiences in order to find their passion. Truly rich experiences will combine different strands together in a project-based environment. Participants in this workshop series will actively engage in each of the strands throughout. This offering is intended to support K-8 educators who currently or will soon teach computer science. Educators do not need prior experience with computer science and do not need to be a stand-alone CS course. It is strongly suggested that districts send no less than 2 educators and an administrator. Sign in begins at 8:30 AM. Lunch is included and served at 11:30 AM COST: $1500 for 2 participants and an administrator ACT 48: 27.5 hours Registration closes August 3, 2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	14 9:00 am: Computer Science Bootcamp Computer Science Bootcamp 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map BLaST IU17 believes in the 4 strands of STEM: Code, Build, Design, Create. Each of these strands is tied to a different pedagogical foundation. Code is based upon the CS Framework and Computational Thinking. Build is based upon the Engineering Design Process. Design is based on Design Thinking from d.school at Stanford. Create is based upon the ISTE Standards for Students -- Creative Communicator, Global Collaborator, and Knowledge Constructor. Students need a variety of experiences in order to find their passion. Truly rich experiences will combine different strands together in a project-based environment. Participants in this workshop series will actively engage in each of the strands throughout. This offering is intended to support K-8 educators who currently or will soon teach computer science. Educators do not need prior experience with computer science and do not need to be a stand-alone CS course. It is strongly suggested that districts send no less than 2 educators and an administrator. Sign in begins at 8:30 AM. Lunch is included and served at 11:30 AM COST: $1500 for 2 participants and an administrator ACT 48: 27.5 hours Registration closes August 3, 2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	15
16	17 8:30 am: QBS ~ HS1, HS2 & School Age Modules QBS ~ HS1, HS2 & School Age Modules 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Map This training will serve as certification in High Severity Behavior 1 & 2 as well as Re-certification for those individuals previously certified in High Severity Behavior 1. The High Severity Behavior modules are designed for organizations that support individuals with the potential for extremely dangerous behavior. It includes strategies for developing safety plans,advanced physical safety procedures (releasing from rear chokes and hair pulls) team safety strategies, and safe floor hold procedures. Participants will learn advanced verbal and physical de-escalation techniques including the rear hair pull release, rear choke release, head lock release, triad and supine. Various therapeutic holds will be demonstrated and practiced. Participants will learn to de-escalate a crisis situation and check out of core competencies.The school age module focuses on the adaptation of holds suitable for school age children. COST: $65 ~ includes lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing. ACT 48 hours: 6 Registration closes on aUGUST 15, 2020. This class is limited to 7 people. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	18	19 8:00 am: QBS ~ Initial Training QBS ~ Initial Training 8:00 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. Notes: This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. Training limited to 14. Lunch is NOT provided. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Read more 8:30 am: Highly Qualified Para Assessment Testing Highly Qualified Para Assessment Testing 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Map Workshop will provide practical training and support in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, and confidentiality. Participants will take the assessments in these areas designed to fulfill the current requirements of No Child Left Behind for "highly qualified paraprofessionals." No Child Left Behind requires that all individuals entering the paraprofessional field to be Highly Qualified. To be considered Highly Qualified, individuals are required to have (1) of the following: • Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study • Possess an associate degree or higher • Pass a rigorous local assessment in reading, writing and mathematics. Your materials, certificate and Para hour processing is included in the cost. For questions, please contact registrar@iu17.org. Please note: This has been changed to a ZOOM training. Sign in begins at 8:15 AM Cost: $25 Registration closes on August 14, 2020; CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more	20 8:00 am: QBS ~ Initial Training QBS ~ Initial Training 8:00 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. Notes: This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. Training limited to 20. Lunch is NOT provided. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Read more 8:30 am: Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year One Participants Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year One Participants 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Map Read more	21 8:30 am: Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year One Participants Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year One Participants 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Map Read more	22
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