Week of May 9th
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| 05/09/2021 | 05/10/2021(1 event)8:30 am: Highly Qualified Para Assessment Testing 8:30 am - 3:00 pm ZOOM none 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 is a ZOOM training. If you wish to test in person you may register for the testing on May 3rd being held in our Williamsport Office. Sign in begins at 8:15 AM Cost: $25 Registration closes on May 7, 2021 | 05/11/2021 | 05/12/2021(1 event) | 05/13/2021(1 event)3:30 pm: Introduction to Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ZOOM none You and your staff will learn a range of strategies that can be used every day. Attendees will learn how to set high expectations while being supportive. Opportunities be provided to practice how to provide direct feedback and how to ask questions that foster accountability. The most effective methods to resolve common conflicts will be presented. We devote the second day entirely to teaching attendees to facilitate restorative circles. Circles are an essential process for building social capital, resolving social problems and responding when harm occurs. Circles create a positive learning environment. Attendees will learn by participating in circles with other attendees and taking turns learning how to facilitate a circle. By the end of the day, staff will be prepared to return to their setting and run their first circle! This event is held on the second and fourth Thursday from February 11, 2021 through May27, 2021. Registration open until 2/4/2021. Activity Subject Area: Student Social and Health Issues | 05/14/2021 | 05/15/2021 |