Events in January 2020
- PIIC ~ Winter Retreat
PIIC ~ Winter Retreat
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01/15/2020Beat the Winter blues and refine your coaching practices at the annual PIIC Winter Retreat! This learning event is scheduled in January at BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 in Williamsport. The registration for this event is free and open to all instructional coaches, specialists, and administrators. Please bring your love for learning and a friend who shares your excitement!
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
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01/21/2020With 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 - PA STEM Toolkit Workgroup
PA STEM Toolkit Workgroup
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01/24/2020 - Eligibility Requirements for Speech & Language Impairment
Eligibility Requirements for Speech & Language Impairment
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01/28/2020School based practice is challenging especially navigating the intersection were compliance, best practice, our training and free appropriate public education intersect. This session will include a fast paced review of psychometric data related to standardized assessments (e.g., reliability, validity, sensitivity, specificity, and the purpose of the test, scoring consideration) for Speech Language Pathology and an overview of comprehensive assessment to prevent over or under identification of speech language disabilities in the school settings. In addition to standardized assessments and comprehensive evaluation, the session will include discussion of IDEA/chapter 14 and root cause analysis of high caseloads. Outcomes: Participants will: 1. State the psychometric data needed to determine if a test is a valid measure for a particular student. 2. Identify tests that have limited or poor psychometric data. 3. State 4 parts of a comprehensive school based assessment 4. Discuss 3 potential causes for high caseloads as it relates to our practice. Sign in begins at 8:45 AM
Agenda - 9:30-3 pm
ASHA Ceu’s- .45
ACT 48 Hours: 5
Registration closes on January 21, 2020
BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office - PA STEM Toolkit Workgroup
PA STEM Toolkit Workgroup
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01/29/2020