Events in October 2018
- Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) - ZOOM
Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) - ZOOM
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10/02/2018The 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. This session will focus on Designing Effective Professional Development Experiences.
Activity Subject Area: Teaching and Learning Professional Development
Credit: 5.50
Location: ZOOM
Cost: 0.00ZOOMnone - Future Ready Innovation Day featuring the Innovation Lending Library Inventory
Future Ready Innovation Day featuring the Innovation Lending Library Inventory
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10/05/2018Experience high-quality, STEM-related instruction first-hand as you broaden an understanding of design thinking, collaboration, coding, computational thinking, effective reasoning and problem solving, and communication skills while fostering curiosity. The day will provide explore lesson design for the following: • Breakout EDU • Makey Makey • Arduino • Media Production Kit • Drones • Sphero • Dash • Colby the Programmable Mouse • Happy Atoms • Google Expeditions Participants will be able to find an immediate application to inquiry-based teaching and learning and recognize how easy it is to borrow instructional technology from the Innovation Lending Library. Resources including pro-tips for implementation will be provided. No cost to participate! Lunch will be provided!
Facilitators: Rob McKenzie Brooke Beiter
Instructional Technology Specialist Coordinator of Design and DevelopmentFirst Community Foundation Partnership201 West 4th StreetWilliamsport, PA 17701 - Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
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10/16/2018With 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 2018-19 will be: “Growing a Culture of Innovation.” We will be using George Couros’ book, The Innovator’s Mindset, for our discussions around “Growing a Culture of Innovation” in our districts, classrooms and communities.
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.
BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561 - Leading Organizations That Learn: Create a Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan
Leading Organizations That Learn: Create a Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan
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10/18/2018Create a Learning Oriented Leadership Plan!
Day 1: The Key to Making Learning Happen: The Principal. (October 18, 2018)
Day 2: Implementing the Pillars of Practice for Growth. (October 19, 2018)
Day 3: Meaningful Professional Learning Communities. (November 28, 2018)
Day 4: Building a Professional Knowledge Base. (January 22, 2019)
Day 5: Leadership Framework Roundtable. (April 4, 2019)
In addition there will be a total of 10 hours of embedded online planning activities and a culminating proposal that will involve the development and implementation of a five part Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan. This is a five day workshop with additional online work. You must attend all sessions and complete all work to receive the 30 credits. Partial credit will not be given.
Registration, Lunch, Session Books and Materials will all be provided.
Activity Subject Area: PA Inspired Leadership (PIL)Credit: 30.00
Location: BLaST Williamsport Office, 2400 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA
Cost: 400.002400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Leading Organizations That Learn: Create a Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan
Leading Organizations That Learn: Create a Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan
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10/19/2018Create a Learning Oriented Leadership Plan!
Day 1: The Key to Making Learning Happen: The Principal. (October 18, 2018)
Day 2: Implementing the Pillars of Practice for Growth. (October 19, 2018)
Day 3: Meaningful Professional Learning Communities. (November 28, 2018)
Day 4: Building a Professional Knowledge Base. (January 22, 2019)
Day 5: Leadership Framework Roundtable. (April 4, 2019)
In addition there will be a total of 10 hours of embedded online planning activities and a culminating proposal that will involve the development and implementation of a five part Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan. This is a five day workshop with additional online work. You must attend all sessions and complete all work to receive the 30 credits. Partial credit will not be given.
Registration, Lunch, Session Books and Materials will all be provided.
Activity Subject Area: PA Inspired Leadership (PIL)Credit: 30.00
Location: BLaST Williamsport Office, 2400 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA
Cost: 400.002400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plan
Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plan
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10/24/2018Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans training describes how to conduct a functional behavioral assessment, provides practice completing data collection forms, completing hypothesis statements, and designing behavior support plans.
Lunch, Materials and ACT 48 processing are included in the cost.
33 Springbrook DriveWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-673-6001