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 - FYI: Eric Sheninger will be at IU16
FYI: Eric Sheninger will be at IU16
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10/17/2018This institute will dissect Eric’s eight keys discussed in the new ASCD book Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools Today (coauthored with Thomas Murray) which each serve as a puzzle piece for redesigning the learning experience. Learn how to unlock tomorrow’s schools so that today’s modern learners leave ready to create new industries, find new cures and solve world problems.
Participants will
- Develop an understanding of the crucial need for schools to transform learning in order to improve outcomes.
- Identify and apply research-based strategies to effectively implement digital pedagogical techniques and create learner- centric environments.
- Understand how to develop and showcase evidence that illustrates a return on instruction (i.e., validation that innovative practices are improving learning outcomes).
- Learn how to effectively use technology, based on research, and analyze the current use in their school or district.
- Evaluate current methods of community and begin to identify next steps to further develop their school or district brand while ensuring the sustainability of changes over time.
More information will be available closer to the time of the event.
2400 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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10/18/2018Create 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 17701USA570-673-6001Guided Math Pilot ProgramGuided Math Pilot Program
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10/24/2018This is the pilot program of Guided Math and is by invitation only.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561Special Education Supervisor Mtg.Special Education Supervisor Mtg.
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10/24/2018BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561 - eQUIP Online Learning Services (In-Service)
eQUIP Online Learning Services (In-Service)
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10/31/2018This in-service is for POCs and other staff who work with your eQUIP eLearning programs. Each member district should send at least one person, but additional team members are welcome. We will spend time looking at best practices in eLearning, success stories, and practical tips to get the most out of the systems we all use on a daily basis. It is a time to meet up with like-minded professionals from surrounding districts, find solutions to problems, and develop a network that can be relied on throughout the school year.
This In-Service begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Morning beverages, lunch and materials are supplied.
Cost $40
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561