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| 01/02/2022 | 01/03/2022 | 01/04/2022 | 01/05/2022 | 01/06/20228:00 am: QBS Safety Care ~ Initial Training 8:00 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport PA 17701 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. DATES: January 6 & 7, 2022 REGISTRATION CLOSES: January 3, 2022 TIME: 8:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM ( Sign in begins at 7:45 AM) COST: $625 per trainer per day divided by number of participants | 01/07/20228:00 am: QBS Safety Care ~ Initial Training 8:00 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport PA 17701 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. DATES: January 6 & 7, 2022 REGISTRATION CLOSES: January 3, 2022 TIME: 8:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM ( Sign in begins at 7:45 AM) COST: $625 per trainer per day divided by number of participants | 01/08/2022 |
| 01/09/2022 | 01/10/2022 | 01/11/20228:30 am: LETRS 3rd Edition - Volume 1 8:30 am - 3:30 pm LETRS addresses four critical outcomes for effective literacy instruction: understanding the science of reading, converting research to practice, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and transforming instruction. By understanding the “why” behind science and evidence-based research, educators can effectively know how to aid students in learning to read. With Bridge to Practice activities, educators implement the knowledge gained directly into their classrooms. Guest Speaker: Dr. Pam Kastner DATES: DEC. 9, JAN.11, FEB. 23 & MAR. 9 ~ MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS TIME: 8:30 AM ~ 3:30 PM (Sign in begins at 8:00 AM) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOV. 15 LOCATION: WILLIAMSPORT OFFICE OR VIRTUAL COST: $80 includes Lunch and materials. Must be PREPAID. 9:00 am: EPIC Launch 9:00 am - 2:00 pm It takes a village to raise a child. Join BLaST Intermediate Unit 17’s EPIC Ecosystem to collaborate and create solutions that will provide enrichment pathways in careers through STEM experiences. EPIC unites all community stakeholders from PreK-16 educators and schools to community partners such as non-profit organizations, professional organizations, businesses, libraries, and more! This Ecosystem values all voices and contributions of stakeholders in order to learn how to support all learners in meaningful educational opportunities. Participations will help mold the vision and mission of the EPIC Ecosystem to align with concrete action steps for the Ecosystem during the 2021-2022 school year. Participants will also have the chance to network and collaborate with stakeholders from the community. DATE: 1/11/2022 TIME: 9AM~ 2PM ACT 48: 5 hours WHERE: Williamsport Office or Virtual COST: None LUNCH: Provided to In-Person attendees. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/4/2022
| 01/12/20228:00 am: QBS Re-certification ~ Advanced Skills/High Severity 8:00 am - 3:30 pm This training will serve as certification in High Severity Behavior 1 & 2 and Advanced Skills 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. Credit: 7.00 9:00 am: SAP Regional Coordination Day: Trauma Talk for Adults with Tristan Schnoke 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM Description: (Please note: descriptions of traumatic events occur throughout this presentation.) The Trauma Talk presentation uses the facilitator’s personal story to help participants feel as though they are not alone in difficult times. Teaching the average person about trauma is extremely important to gain a better awareness of what trauma is, how it can affect our life, and what we can do about our traumatic experiences. Trauma Talk for Adults is presented in a laid-back style to ensure maximum comfortability from all participants as trauma can be a difficult learning subject. Learning objectives: • Definition of trauma, triggers, trauma responses, post traumatic growth, resiliency, and “superpowers.” • Personal trauma story will help teach participants about many different types of trauma, as well as personal growth from these experiences. • Managing triggers using mindfulness, anchors, islands, grounding, and breathing • The importance of being understanding when someone around you may be triggered. • Understanding what the Flight, Fight, and Freeze responses are, why they happen, and how to handle them. • Trauma is presented in a different type of language than is normally used. This will assist in comprehension of materials. Date(s): January 12, 2022 Registration Deadline: January 5, 2022 Time(s): 9a – 12p Location: Zoom (Link sent after registration) Cost: 0 Act 48: 3 hours
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| 01/16/2022 | 01/17/2022 | 01/18/20229:00 am: PBIS Coaches Collaborative SYE 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Dive deeper into your role as a PBIS Coach and have the opportunity to connect with other Coaches from our Region. Each session will offer fidelity-based practices that will help your team develop the skills they need for successful implementation of PBIS at any Tier. Training that is provided will focus on building your capacity as a Coach in a learning and workshopping format. Collaboration with an IU Consultant and Regional Coaches will take place in the morning, with time given in the afternoon for planning and preparation (other team members are invited to join at this time). A Schoology course will be setup with additional activities for participants to access between sessions. Session 1: Your Role as a Coach: The Basics and Beyond Session 2: Making the Most of Your Meeting Time: Roles, Responsibilities, and TIPS Session 3: Family and Community Engagement: How to Get Everyone Involved Session 4: PBIS in the Trauma Informed Classroom: 6 Classrooms Practices to promote appropriate behavior through a Trauma Informed Lens Dates: July 27, 2021 (Canton), September 14, 2021 (Canton), January 18, 2022 (Williamsport), March 8, 2022 (Williamsport) Registration Deadline: July 20, 2021 Time: 9:00-2:00 Location: Canton/Williamsport offices Cost: Free Act 48: 5.5 hours if asynchronous assignments are completed; 4.5 hours if only attending in-person training Lunch: No | 01/19/20229:00 am: Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) Session 3 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 The Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) is a state-wide system of support that enhances the work of school-based instructional coaches. School-based instructional coaches provide professional development for teachers and school leaders focused on refining classroom practices, increasing student engagement, and improving student achievement. Sessions will be designed around PIICs four elements of coaching and include strategies for one-on-one and small group coaching, analyzing data, using evidenced-based literacy/instructional strategies, and strategies to promote reflective practices. Because these sessions focus on the process of coaching, it is applicable to all curriculum models including Learning-Focused Schools, Reading Apprenticeship, and Standards Aligned System. The content of these sessions is applicable to PreK-12 teacher leaders, instructional coaches, department chairs, curriculum coordinators, and principals. Identified PIIC coaches are required to attend all sessions throughout the year while non-PIIC participants are encouraged but not required to attend all sessions throughout the year. COST: $25 | 01/20/20228:30 am: Engineering by Design 8:30 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 Engineering by Design (EbD) is built on the belief that the ingenuity of children is untapped, unrealized potential that, when properly motivated, will lead to the next generation of technologists, innovators, designers, and engineers. Join this virtual training to learn how to integrate a curriculum in your content area to have your students learning concepts and principles in an authentic problem-/project-based environment. This curriculum uses all four STEM content areas, as well as English Language Arts, to help students understand the complexities of tomorrow. ACT 48: 6.5 Credits Sign in begins at 8:00 AM | 01/21/20229:30 am: Technology Coordinator's Meeting 9:30 am - 1:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport PA 17701 Items to be covered: Zoom software, VOIP services, websites, telephone lines, technology updates.
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| 01/23/2022 | 01/24/20229:00 am: Trauma Informed Educators Collaborative ~ Individual and Bundle options 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Williamsport 1/24/2022 & 2/28/2022 & Canton 3/21/22 & 4/4/2022 In this collaborative, we will be focusing on the Four R’s of Trauma-Informed Care from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as it relates to student development and school culture. Each session will offer evidence-based practices that will help you develop a deeper understanding of trauma, its impact on both educators’ and students’ learning and engagement, and strategies for avoiding re-traumatization. Additionally, we will guide participants through professional standards of care that can help to prevent burnout and assist in building better relationships with colleagues and students. Training will be given in a learning and workshopping format and geared toward School Counselors, School Psychologists, and School Resource Officers, along with any other educator wishing to learn the most influential trauma-informed practices for their district. Attendance at all four sessions is required. Districts have the option buddle this collaborative with Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and QPR Suicide Prevention Training for up to 6 people for an additional cost. (ACT 48 will be in addition to the 18 hours listed here) (Dates for YMHFA and QPR training TBD) Session 1: REALIZE the impact of trauma on student learning and the impact it has on school climate Session 2: RECOGNIZE the signs of trauma in students, families, staff members, and the community Session 3: RESPOND by integrating evidence-based practices related to trauma into your school and district Session 4: RESIST re-traumatization of students, families, and staff. DATES & PLACES: Williamsport 1/24/2022 & 2/28/2022 & Canton 3/21/22 & 4/4/2022 TIME: 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM (Sign in begins at 8:30 AM) INDIVIDUAL COST: $100 TO REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL CLICK HERE BUNDLE OF SIX COST: $1000 | 01/25/20229:00 am: TDA: A League of Learners ~ SYE 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 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 professional learning network for administrators, curriculum coordinators and teacher leaders (grades K-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 and replacement units in order to monitor student growth and differentiate classroom instruction. It is suggested that participants previously have attended Teaching Deliberate Analysis in order to participate in A League of Learners. The training consists of two face-to-face workshops with one follow-up virtual support session provided at no additional cost. This virtual support session will be scheduled at the request of the participant. 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. Date: October 28, 2021 (Canton) and January 25, 2022 (Williamsport) | 01/26/2022 | 01/27/20221:00 pm: Career Readiness Resources for the Classroom 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ZOOM This workshop will highlight career readiness resources aligned to the Career Education and work Standards with a focus on the following topics: K-12 Guidance Plans, Collecting Future Ready Artifacts; Career Plans & Portfolios; Virtual Job Shadowing, Career Mentoring, Industry Recognized Credentials and more. Facilitator: Christina Herman Date: January 27, 2022 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Registration Deadline: January 27, 2022 Cost: Free Act 48: 2 hours | 01/28/20228:30 am: School Counselor Cohort 2021~2022 8:30 am - 2:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 | 01/29/2022 |
| 01/30/2022 | 01/31/2022 | 02/01/2022 | 02/02/20229:00 am: Principal Cohort 2021~2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Canton IU Office ~ Hybrid Option Available | 02/03/2022 | 02/04/20228:30 am: Acadience Reading K-6 Workshop 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Acadience Reading Mentors will model how to detect K–6 students who are at risk for early reading difficulties in order to provide timely instructional support and prevent the occurrence of later reading difficulties. Acadience Reading K–6 also provides universal screening, detects when students need extra support, is sensitive to effects of intervention and supports the RtI/Multi-tiered model. DATE: 02/04/2022 TIME: 8:30 AM ~ 3:00 PM (Sign in begins at 8:00 AM) ACT 48: 6 hours COST: None LOCATION: Williamsport IU Office LUNCH is not provided 10:00 am: Career Readiness Resources for the Classroom 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM This workshop will highlight career readiness resources aligned to the Career Education and work Standards with a focus on the following topics: K-12 Guidance Plans, Collecting Future Ready Artifacts; Career Plans & Portfolios; Virtual Job Shadowing, Career Mentoring, Industry Recognized Credentials and more. Facilitator: Christina Herman Date: February 4, 2022 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration Deadline: February 4, 2022 Cost: Free Act 48: 2 hours | 02/05/2022 |
