Events in October 2018
- Getting Writing on the Radar: Tools and Strategies for Students with Significant Disabilities
Getting Writing on the Radar: Tools and Strategies for Students with Significant Disabilities
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10/08/2018Description: This conference will provide an overview of literacy development for students with significant disabilities. The use of alternative pencils and authentic & meaningful writing activities for students with significant disabilities. Teaching strategies and informal assessment connecting writing and reading. Mrs. Hanser will introduce the Dynamic Learning Map. The day will include hands on practice and participants are encouraged to bring a Big Mac or Step by Step device if they use one in their classroom. Modeling of the color coded eye gaze chart and print flip charts will be included and made accessible for take home use in classrooms. Mrs. Hanser will share downloadable resources that participants can take back to their district. Her work is based on the extensive practices of Mrs. Karen Erickson. The day will conclude with shared writing.
Competencies: Participants will be able to identify 3 alternative writing tools and what students might benefit from them, identify 3 activities for supporting emergent writing using the full alphabet for a range of students with significant disabilities, identify 3 strategies to teach students how to write, identify the stages of developmental spelling and implications for students with significant disabilities.
COST: $40 includes Lunch, ACT 48 processing and materials
Registration closes on October 1, 2018
BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Hosts Educator in the WorkplaceWilliamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Hosts Educator in the Workplace
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10/08/2018Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Hosts Educator in the Workplace
Description: Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Hosts Educator in the Workplace. This event is for School Counselors and Career & Technical Educators only. Participants will be touring a number of industries located throughout the Greater Williamsport Area. Lunch WILL be provided. Details and Logistics for the Event will be sent closer to the event. For Questions contact Brooke Beiter: bbeiter@iu17.org
Facilitator: Brooke Beiter
Credits: 5.00
Course Dates: 10/8/2018 to 10/8/2018
Session Times: 8:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM
Registration Deadline: 5/9/2018
Semester: Fall
Target Audience: School Counselors & Career and Technical Educators only.
Location: Details for logistics will be sent closer to the event.
Cost: 0.00
- TaC Collaboration Meeting for IU 17, 16 & 9 ~ CANCELLED
TaC Collaboration Meeting for IU 17, 16 & 9 ~ CANCELLED
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10/22/2018Please join us for a combined meeting of the TaC departments from IU 17, 16 & 9. Glean new ideas and encouragement from your peers in other IU's. Learn what training's and workshops have and have not been successful.
Please register by October 19th. If you have missed the registration deadline simply drop an email to registrar@iu17.org to be added.
BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561 - Finding That Connection: Building Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion
Finding That Connection: Building Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion
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10/25/2018Each student with Autism is unique and wonderful in his or her own way. As many students with Autism receive instruction in the general education setting, this training will review characteristics of Autism, and provide specific strategies to build success in these settings. It will also highlight examples of stories of the changing landscape of inclusive education from this year's PDE conference attended and "One Without the Other" book by Shelley Moore.
COST $40 Includes Lunch, Materials and ACT 48 Processing
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
33 Springbrook DriveWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-673-6001