Events in May 2016
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| 05/01/2016 | 05/02/2016 | 05/03/2016 | 05/04/2016(1 event)9:00 am: Math Design Collaborative - Grades 3-5 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Math Design Collaborative is a process that utilizes formative assessments, and guided questioning and discussion. Students move through a cycle of formative assessment, individual and group work facilitated by teacher questioning and discussion, and post assessment for learning. Teachers will experience the two types of Formative Assessment Lessons (FALs) , problem and concept based. Problem Solving FALs are meant to assess, then develop, students’ ability to apply their mathematical knowledge and reasoning in flexibly ways to non-routine, unstructured problems – within mathematics and with real world applications. Concept Development based FALs are meant to first reveal students’ prior knowledge, then develop students’ understanding of important mathematical ideas, connecting concepts to other mathematical knowledge. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/05/2016(1 event)9:00 am: Math Design Collaborative - Grades 3-5 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Math Design Collaborative is a process that utilizes formative assessments, and guided questioning and discussion. Students move through a cycle of formative assessment, individual and group work facilitated by teacher questioning and discussion, and post assessment for learning. Teachers will experience the two types of Formative Assessment Lessons (FALs) , problem and concept based. Problem Solving FALs are meant to assess, then develop, students’ ability to apply their mathematical knowledge and reasoning in flexibly ways to non-routine, unstructured problems – within mathematics and with real world applications. Concept Development based FALs are meant to first reveal students’ prior knowledge, then develop students’ understanding of important mathematical ideas, connecting concepts to other mathematical knowledge. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/06/2016 | 05/07/2016 |
| 05/08/2016 | 05/09/2016 | 05/10/2016(2 events)9:00 am: An Overview of Cortical Visual Impairment for Educators and Parents 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This workshop will use teaching videos and discussion by Dr. Christine Roman-Lantzy, PhD and Kathy Quesenberry, OTR/L to explain what Cortical Visual Impairment is and how it affects the educational progress of a student. Along with the videos on CVI, classroom strategies and possible accommodations will be presented and discussed. Also, following each video, there will be a Q & A opportunity and handouts will be provided. This workshop is open to professionals working in the field of students with multiple disabilities and/or autism. It is also open to parents of students with CVI. Participants will be able to: Define Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) List at least 4 characteristics of CVI Give 4 examples of classroom or educational accommodations for children with CVI. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. Facilitator:
9:00 am: eQUIP Academy Services In-Service 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 eQUIP Academy Services In-service days are for PoCs, Teachers, School Administrators, and support staff who work with your eLearning programs. We look forward to continuing the great discussions started during last year's two in-service days. As a reminder, each member district should send at least one PoC to each day. Additional team members are always welcome. This year, each day will broken into two pathways. Each pathway includes several focus areas. Pathway 1: Strategy and Planning, Program Promotion, Educational Programming, Reports and Motivating Students, eLearning Advocacy. Pathway 2: Operations, Reporting, Communication Systems, GENIUS Essentials, Curriculum Components and Navigation. You may choose to stay within a single pathway throughout the day, or go between the two. Specific topics and times will be distributed before each day. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/11/2016(1 event)8:30 am: Echoes and Reflections - Holocaust Education 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Echoes and Reflections is a multimedia program that provides US secondary educators with professional development and print and online resources to teach about the Holocaust in today's classrooms. ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS prepares educators to teach about the Holocaust in a way that stimulates engagement and critical thinking while providing opportunities for students to see the relevance of this complex history to their own lives. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/12/2016(2 events)8:30 am: Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2101 Loyalsock Drive Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 The Innovation & Technology Collaborative (ITC) is a network of educators and administrators who are interested in implementing 21st Century tools to transform teaching and learning. The ITC will meet every other month to provide the following: Support for PA Core Standards and STEM programs; Opportunities to network; Support for districts to develop their own professional development models (train-the-trainer); Support for teacher leaders as they infuse innovation and technology in creative and inventive ways into all curriculum. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. 8:30 am: Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2101 Loyalsock Drive 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. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/13/2016 | 05/14/2016 |
| 05/15/2016 | 05/16/2016(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. 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. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/17/2016(2 events)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. 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. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. 8:30 am: Gifted Boot Camp, Day 2 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Tanya Morret, PA State Gifted Liaison, will take us through Gifted Boot Camp, Day Two. Today's focus will be on data, assessments, present educational levels, and goals. She will also be going deeper with acceleration and enrichment. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/18/2016(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. | 05/19/2016 | 05/20/2016 | 05/21/2016 |
| 05/22/2016 | 05/23/2016(1 event)8:30 am: Secondary Transition: Supports for Students (18-21 years) with Intellectual Disabilities 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This workshop will cover a variety of topics that effect programs where students with intellectual disabilities (18 – 21 years) are served. One section will cover the responsibilities providers have relating to adult protective services and mandatory reporting requirements. A representative from the Department of Human Services, Adult Protective Services has agreed to come to conduct this portion of the training. Another topic will be transition assessment for students with intellectual disabilities. I will conduct this portion of the training. The remaining topic is assistive technology for students with intellectual disabilities. Dana Vermilya will be conducting this section of the training. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/24/2016(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions Safety Care Specialist Recertification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Participants will recertify on verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Various therapeutic holds will be demonstrated and practiced. They will learn to de-escalate a crisis situation and test out of core competencies. 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. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/25/2016(1 event) | 05/26/2016 | 05/27/2016 | 05/28/2016 |
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