Events in April 2016
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| 03/27/2016 | 03/28/2016 | 03/29/2016 | 03/30/2016(1 event)9:00 am: Leading for Learning: Instructional Leadership for School Administrators 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This program is aimed at developing essential knowledge and leadership skills for school and system leaders to supervise, assess, and improve classroom instruction, and to facilitate the development of professional learning communities in their schools and school districts, thereby increasing student learning and achievement. The knowledge and skills that are embedded in this program correlate to the domains of "Strategic and Cultural Leadership" and "Leadership for Learning" which are included in the recently adopted Principal Effectiveness Framework for Pennsylvania school leaders (PDE, 2014). The major focus of this program is on instructional leadership for student achievement, anchored on the research-based premise that if school and system leaders focus their sustained efforts on ensuring effective instruction in every classroom, every day, then increased student learning and achievement will occur. Also, because of the complexity involved in the leadership role of school leaders, the improvement of instruction and student learning can best be accomplished through the implementation of professional learning communities (DuFour and Marzano, 2011). As per Act 45 approval, the program includes scheduled sessions, online interaction, and job embedded assignments. This program is scheduled to take place on February 24, 2016, March 30, 2016, April 20, 2016, and May 18, 2016. * Participants must attend all scheduled sessions and complete required assignments/projects in order  to receive Act 45 credit hours * | 03/31/2016 | 04/01/2016(2 events)8:30 am: "So, you'll have a student with ASD next year..." Planning 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This session will present strategies and ideas to teach, support and include students with ASD. Instructional strategies will be reviewed as well as social and communication supports. This session is targeted toward primary level teachers who will be working with students as part of a transition to school age programs. 8:30 am: Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. | 04/02/2016 |
| 04/03/2016 | 04/04/2016 | 04/05/2016 | 04/06/2016(1 event)9:00 am: Alternate Eligible Content: Making the PA Core Standards Accessible to ALL Students 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This course is designed to give Special Educators administering the PASA an introduction to the Alternate Eligible Content. The Alternate Eligible Content, which aligns to the PA Core Standards will be the basis for instruction and IEP goal writing. The course will be designed to show you the Alternate Eligible Content within and across grades, define and learn the process of Essentialization, and create essentialized targets that align to the Alternate Eligible Content. When you leave you will have a list of differentiated essentialized targets that can be used in your classroom. | 04/07/2016 | 04/08/2016 | 04/09/2016 |
| 04/10/2016 | 04/11/2016 | 04/12/2016(1 event)9:00 am: Alternate Eligible Content: Making the PA Core Standards Accessible to ALL Students 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This course is designed to give Special Educators administering the PASA an introduction to the Alternate Eligible Content. The Alternate Eligible Content, which aligns to the PA Core Standards will be the basis for instruction and IEP goal writing. The course will be designed to show you the Alternate Eligible Content within and across grades, define and learn the process of Essentialization, and create essentialized targets that align to the Alternate Eligible Content. When you leave you will have a list of differentiated essentialized targets that can be used in your classroom. | 04/13/2016 | 04/14/2016 | 04/15/2016(1 event)8:30 am: Functional Language: How can I meet all my students' needs? 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 You are invited to participate in a professional development day designed for both school district and Intermediate Unit speech therapists and regular/special education teachers. Our featured presenters are Dana Vermilya, speech-language pathologist & assistive technology consultant and Dr. Alison Polly, Supervisor of Autistic Support Services. Participants will gain a better understanding of all types of AAC, including core vocabulary; learn how to embed functional language to increase student participation in regular and special education classes; gain an understanding of how to implement AAC into ABA programs and when addressing behavior of students; and learn how to support curriculum & content while addressing all students' diverse communication needs. Participants will leave with knowledge and resources to begin supporting all students' communication needs in any educational environment! To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 04/16/2016 |
| 04/17/2016 | 04/18/2016 | 04/19/2016 | 04/20/2016(1 event)9:00 am: Leading for Learning: Instructional Leadership for School Administrators 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This program is aimed at developing essential knowledge and leadership skills for school and system leaders to supervise, assess, and improve classroom instruction, and to facilitate the development of professional learning communities in their schools and school districts, thereby increasing student learning and achievement. The knowledge and skills that are embedded in this program correlate to the domains of "Strategic and Cultural Leadership" and "Leadership for Learning" which are included in the recently adopted Principal Effectiveness Framework for Pennsylvania school leaders (PDE, 2014). The major focus of this program is on instructional leadership for student achievement, anchored on the research-based premise that if school and system leaders focus their sustained efforts on ensuring effective instruction in every classroom, every day, then increased student learning and achievement will occur. Also, because of the complexity involved in the leadership role of school leaders, the improvement of instruction and student learning can best be accomplished through the implementation of professional learning communities (DuFour and Marzano, 2011). As per Act 45 approval, the program includes scheduled sessions, online interaction, and job embedded assignments. This program is scheduled to take place on February 24, 2016, March 30, 2016, April 20, 2016, and May 18, 2016. * Participants must attend all scheduled sessions and complete required assignments/projects in order to receive Act 45 credit hours * To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 04/21/2016 | 04/22/2016 | 04/23/2016 |
| 04/24/2016 | 04/25/2016 | 04/26/2016 | 04/27/2016(1 event) | 04/28/2016 | 04/29/2016(2 events)11:59 pm: Introduction to Social Stories/Visual Support *Make & Take Session 11:59 pm - 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Social stories and visual supports provide a framework for students with disabilities, particularly those with ASD, to make sense of social situations and to understand the rules/ or processes they need to follow. This session will provide an overview of social stories and different kinds of visual supports. Additionally, participants will be able to develop some supports to take with them. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 04/30/2016 |