Events in February 2020
- AT Makers Day
AT Makers Day
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02/06/2020Presenters: Erin McManamon, M. S. CCC-SLP Lauren Smith, M.S. CCC-SLP Dana Vermilya, M.S., CCC-SLP Christine Bear, M.A., CCC-SLP Description: This hands-on workshop hosted in partnership by CIU 10, BLaST IU 17, and TIU 11 Training and Consultation will introduce participants to assistive technology making skills to create usable access products. Participants will learn basic soldering to join wire segments and assemble mono and stereo components for use in a variety of assistive technology applications. Those skills will be applied to create a switch tester that can be used determine status of those switches used by an individual with physical disabilities. Each participant will have the opportunity to choose to complete two other projects including switch-adapting a stuffed, electronic toy that they bring. This workshop is targeted for assistive technology specialists, occupational therapists, regular or special education teachers, and STEAM teachers interested in expanding maker opportunities into authentic special education applications! Competencies: Participants will be able to: • Identify tools that may increase opportunities for students with physical disabilities. • Learn basic soldering skills • Complete three AT projects that can be used with students when they return to their district • Identify new ways to include students with disabilities within their classroom. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Registration starts at 8:45 AM)
Registration closes: January 30, 2020
Cost: $70
BLaST IU 17 - Canton OfficeWilliamsport, PA 17701US - Model Plan Guide Exploration Day
Model Plan Guide Exploration Day
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02/11/2020This session will be facilitated by Dr. Dana Milakovic (PDE) and provide a walk-thru of the PCCD Model Trauma-Informed Approach Plan. District teams are encouraged to attend to develop a deeper understanding of plan intentions and available resources. There will also be an opportunity for teams to collaborate and outline the first steps in plan development. Sign in begins at 8:45 AM.
There is no cost to this event.
Lunch is NOT provided.
ACT 48: 5.5 hrs
Registration closes on 2/7/2020.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - PIIC Coaching Caravan
PIIC Coaching Caravan
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02/12/2020To enhance your Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) experience, join us for our PIIC Coaching Caravan. To continue growing our coaching toolkit and coaching best-practices, participants will take their learning on the road and visit four different districts within the BLaST IU17 region. At each district, coaches will focus on one of the four elements of coaching including one-on-one and small group coaching, analyzing data, using evidenced-based literacy/instructional strategies, and strategies to promote reflective practices. Complete the entire Coaching Caravan to get the full four-quadrant experience! Participants will witness the quadrants in action, and then reflect on how these practices could be used within their own building or district. These caravans will focus on the process of coaching and is applicable to all identified PIIC coaches; however, it is also applicable to PreK-12 teacher leaders, instructional coaches, department chairs, curriculum coordinators, and principals. When registering with payment, the participant is purchasing the bundle, which consists of the four visits. If an event occurs and the participant is unable to attend, please let Rebecca Gibboney (rgibboney@iu17.org) know in advance for planning purposes.
Schedule: 10/09/19- East Lycoming; 2/12/20-Southern Tioga; 4/8/20-Northeast Bradford
Cost $150
Registration closes October 2, 2019.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Foundations of Reading: Beyond Blending and Segmenting, Advanced
Foundations of Reading: Beyond Blending and Segmenting, Advanced
All day
02/28/2020