Events in November 2019
- Fall 4 Innovation ~ Option A or B
Fall 4 Innovation ~ Option A or B
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11/01/2019Fall for Innovation is designed to expose teachers from all content areas to innovation tools and practices that will enhance their current curriculum. This professional development offering is intended for ANY classroom teacher (k-12) or administrator that would like to gain more experience and knowledge with innovation and STEM education across all content areas. Participants will spend the morning interacting with one another through a hands-on, interactive session with Lending Library tools and gadgets, plus more Instructional Technology tools. In the afternoon, participants will develop lessons, for any content area, that uses a 21st Century Mindset (innovation, critical thinking, etc.). This session will reiterate that STEM and innovation are not a silo subject, but rather should be integrated into daily lessons across all content areas. Participants can choose from different options for this workshop series. To register click the desired option line.
Registration for both closes October 28, 2019
Option A: The Innovator’s Complete Package
This option consists of two face-to-face workshops with a support virtual session provided at no additional cost. These participants will focus on developing an innovative lesson, having facilitator support virtually, and then reflecting and showcasing the lesson in the Spring.
Cost $110 (Includes lunch, materials & ACT 48 processing of 9 credit hours)Option B: Face-to-Face Workshop
Participants will just experience the face-to-face workshop. **Support can be provided but at an additional cost.
Cost $55 (Includes lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing of 4.5 credit hours)2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Highly Qualified Para Assessment: NCLB
Highly Qualified Para Assessment: NCLB
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11/04/2019Workshop 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 lunch, materials and ACT 48/Para credit processing is included in the cost. For questions, please contact registrar@iu17.org.
Sign in begins at 8:15 AM
Cost: $25 (Includes lunch)
Registration closes on October 28, 2019
BLaST IU 17 - Canton OfficeWilliamsport, PA 17701US - Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
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11/18/2019With 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