Events in October 2018
- Improving Open Responses in Science Without Test Prep with Bill Atwood
Improving Open Responses in Science Without Test Prep with Bill Atwood
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10/04/2018Open response questions in science that ask students to show, explain, predict, compare, defend, justify, or elaborate are often the most difficult questions for students to answer. But, they also present a unique window into student thinking.
? Is the student having trouble reading the question?
? Is it a vocabulary problem?
? Is the student struggling to understand the science content?
? Or does the student lack the writing skills to explain fully and clearly?This workshop will explore strategies and activities that deepen stu- dent understanding in science so students will be able to engage in more rigorous thinking and show their ideas in writing. Participants will learn techniques to get every student involved in class and show students how to take more responsibility for learning.
The strategies are all research driven and brain-based and will help students build background knowledge, solidify conceptual understanding, and strengthen writing skills. There will be a special emphasis on designing quick assessments, improving science vocabulary, and reading and writing strategies. Teachers will learn ways to practice, develop, and review key ideas so students retain them longer. Participants will receive access to free classroom materials that can be used right away or personalized and developed over time. To make the workshop more useful, teachers should bring a list of key science terms and a sample of a written assessment from a current unit.
COST: $125 (Includes lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing)
Registration closes September 27, 2018
Lycoming College - Wertz Center, Jane Schultz RoomWilliamsport, PA 17701United States - 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 17701US570-323-8561 - 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