Events in October 2020
- School Psychologist Staff Meeting
School Psychologist Staff Meeting
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10/02/2020School Psychologist staff meeting dates are 10/2/2020, 11/13/2020, 1/22/2021, 3/12/2021, 4/23/2021 & 5/21/2021. All meetings begin at noon and continue until 4:00 PM. We meet at the BLaST Williamsport office in Sullivan B.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Principal Quarterly Collaborative SYE 2021
Principal Quarterly Collaborative SYE 2021
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10/14/2020This Professional Learning Opportunity for K-12 school principals will occur four times a year. The cohort package is intended for the consistent attendance of a principal for all four sessions. PDE updates and initiatives will be discussed. Other meeting topics and/or content may be added to the agenda. If you have requests, please contact Amy Martell at amartell@iu17.org.
Location: All of these meetings will be held at the Canton office (middle room and computer lab)
Dates: October 14, 2020, December 16, 2020, March 17, 2021 & May 12, 2021
Time: 9am-2pm (registration begins at 8:30am)
Cost: $100 (includes registration for all 4 meetings & lunch)
BLaST IU 17 - Canton OfficeWilliamsport, PA 17701USHighly Qualified Para Assessment TestingHighly Qualified Para Assessment Testing
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10/14/2020Workshop 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.
This is a ZOOM training.
Sign in begins at 11:45 AM
Cost: $25
ZOOM2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561 - Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year One Participants
Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year One Participants
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10/15/202033 Springbrook DriveWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-673-6001 - Overview of the 5 Big Ideas in Literacy
Overview of the 5 Big Ideas in Literacy
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10/16/2020This session will explore the 5 big ideas of reading. Included will be discussion about the research as well as how and when to use the 5 big ideas effectively.
USA - Leadership Cohort: Leading through an Equitable Lens
Leadership Cohort: Leading through an Equitable Lens
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10/27/2020This leadership cohort will focus on leading and learning through developing an understanding of equitable practices within different initiatives or programs in their own district or building. It is our hope to grow instructional practices, adult leadership skills, and professional learning with a focus on equity. Participants will also strengthen their leadership skills in a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between teachers and administrators. This cohort will meet face-to-face three times and then in virtual space four times (one hour each) over the school year in order to develop their equitable lens as a team. Asynchronous support and course work are also available.
Sneak peek ~ September 24, 2020; October 27, 2020 (Williamsport)/February 17, 2021 (Canton)
Registration Deadline: October 20, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (registration begins at 8:30 am)
Location: BLaST Offices in Williamsport and Canton
Cost: $550 per team (at least 1 administrator and 1 teacher leader)
ACT 45/48: 20 hours
Location varies - IU 17 Special Education Coordinator's Meeting
IU 17 Special Education Coordinator's Meeting
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10/28/2020These meetings are scheduled to discuss PDE updates and initiatives. Other meeting topics and/or content may be added to the agenda. If you have requests, please contact Amy Wolfhope-Briggs. abriggs@iu17.org Sign in begins at 8:45 AM.
Lunch is provided.
BLaST IU 17 - Canton OfficeWilliamsport, PA 17701US - BLaST Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting
BLaST Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting
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10/29/2020These meetings are scheduled to discuss PDE updates and initiatives. Other meeting topics and/or content may be added to the agenda. If you have requests, please contact Brooke Beiter at bbeiter@iu17.org.
Schedule:
8:45 AM ~ Registration, Coffee and Collaboration
9:30 AM ~ Meeting begins
11:30 AM ~ Lunch
12:30 PM ~ Meeting endsRegistration is open until 10/23/2020
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561