Events in January 2020
- Teaching Deliberate Analysis
Teaching Deliberate Analysis
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01/08/2020Teaching 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 train-the-trainer model for curriculum coordinators and teacher leaders (grades 3-8) who intended to conduct turn-around training in his/her school district. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the concept of instructional analysis with the tools necessary to help teachers engage in the teaching and learning of text-dependent analysis. The training consists of two face-to-face workshops with two follow-up virtual support sessions provided at no additional cost. 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. Participants will need a computer/device for training sessions.
COST: $80 includes lunch, ACT 48 processing and materials.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - PIIC ~ Winter Retreat
PIIC ~ Winter Retreat
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01/15/2020Beat the Winter blues and refine your coaching practices at the annual PIIC Winter Retreat! This learning event is scheduled in January at BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 in Williamsport. The registration for this event is free and open to all instructional coaches, specialists, and administrators. Please bring your love for learning and a friend who shares your excitement!
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
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01/21/2020With the commitment of the state funds to promote the growth of equitable STEM opportunities for all students, we are again able to offer participation in ITC at no cost to districts. The Innovation & Technology Collaborative (ITC) is a network of educators and administrators interested in implementing 21st Century approaches to transform teaching and learning. Our Professional Learning Focus for 2019-20 will be: “Discovering the Truths of Innovation While Daring to Reach New Heights as Teacher Leaders” We suggest you read Brene Brown's book "Dare to Lead." New this year is a field trip to Delta School in State College!
District Commitment
- Identify at least 2-5 leaders of innovative practices to consistently participate in up to five meetings throughout the school year.
- Provide time for ITC participants to share resources with colleagues back in home district
- Administrative support for innovative practices
If you are new to ITC, the following document provides additional background information. What is ITC?
Lunch is NOT provided.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, none 17701USA570-323-8561 - School Counselors Professional Learning Opportunity
School Counselors Professional Learning Opportunity
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01/24/2020This Professional Learning Opportunity for K-12 School Counselors will occur three times a year. The cohort package is intended for the consistent attendance of a school counselor for all three sessions. The full day professional learning topics will reference ASCA recognized materials, PDE Initiatives, local community efforts and district needs. Session Topics Include: 1. Maximizing Student Achievement: Placement, Intervention and Planning 2. Understanding Culturally Responsive Counseling: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 3. Building Community Partnerships: Health Wellness and Workforce 4. Strengthening the Home and School Connection: Communicating with Compassion 5. Developing Plans for Success: Post-Secondary Transitions and Career Readiness 6. Supporting ASCA Model Mindsets: Professional Advocacy
Activity Subject Area: Student Social and Health Issues
Credit: 5.50
Location: BLaST Williamsport Office
Cost: 110.00
Registration closes 10/21/20192400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561PA STEM Toolkit WorkgroupPA STEM Toolkit Workgroup
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01/24/2020 - NASRO Training
NASRO Training
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01/27/2020The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour (40) block of instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators. The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - NASRO Training
NASRO Training
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01/28/2020The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour (40) block of instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators. The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561Eligibility Requirements for Speech & Language ImpairmentEligibility Requirements for Speech & Language Impairment
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01/28/2020School based practice is challenging especially navigating the intersection were compliance, best practice, our training and free appropriate public education intersect. This session will include a fast paced review of psychometric data related to standardized assessments (e.g., reliability, validity, sensitivity, specificity, and the purpose of the test, scoring consideration) for Speech Language Pathology and an overview of comprehensive assessment to prevent over or under identification of speech language disabilities in the school settings. In addition to standardized assessments and comprehensive evaluation, the session will include discussion of IDEA/chapter 14 and root cause analysis of high caseloads. Outcomes: Participants will: 1. State the psychometric data needed to determine if a test is a valid measure for a particular student. 2. Identify tests that have limited or poor psychometric data. 3. State 4 parts of a comprehensive school based assessment 4. Discuss 3 potential causes for high caseloads as it relates to our practice. Sign in begins at 8:45 AM
Agenda - 9:30-3 pm
ASHA Ceu’s- .45
ACT 48 Hours: 5
Registration closes on January 21, 2020
BLaST IU 17 - Canton OfficeTDA ~ A League of LearnersTDA ~ A League of Learners
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01/28/2020This professional development offering will take the form of a professional learning network for administrators, curriculum coordinators and teacher leaders (grades 3-8) 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 in order to monitor student growth and differentiate classroom instruction. Participants must have previously attended Teaching Deliberate Analysis in order to participate in A League of Learners.
COST: $80
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - NASRO Training
NASRO Training
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01/30/2020The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour (40) block of instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators. The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - NASRO Training
NASRO Training
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01/31/2020The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course is a forty-hour (40) block of instruction designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators. The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561