Events in February 2020
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01/26/2020 | 01/27/2020 | 01/28/2020 | 01/29/2020(1 event) | 01/30/2020 | 01/31/2020 | 02/01/2020 |
02/02/2020 | 02/03/2020 | 02/04/2020 | 02/05/2020 | 02/06/2020(1 event)9:00 am: AT Makers Day 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office Williamsport, PA 17701 US Presenters: Erin McManamon, M. S. CCC-SLP Lauren Smith, M.S. CCC-SLP Dana Vermilya, M.S., CCC-SLP Christine Bear, M.A., CCC-SLP Description: This hands-on workshop hosted in partnership by CIU 10, BLaST IU 17, and TIU 11 Training and Consultation will introduce participants to assistive technology making skills to create usable access products. Participants will learn basic soldering to join wire segments and assemble mono and stereo components for use in a variety of assistive technology applications. Those skills will be applied to create a switch tester that can be used determine status of those switches used by an individual with physical disabilities. Each participant will have the opportunity to choose to complete two other projects including switch-adapting a stuffed, electronic toy that they bring. This workshop is targeted for assistive technology specialists, occupational therapists, regular or special education teachers, and STEAM teachers interested in expanding maker opportunities into authentic special education applications! Competencies: Participants will be able to: • Identify tools that may increase opportunities for students with physical disabilities. • Learn basic soldering skills • Complete three AT projects that can be used with students when they return to their district • Identify new ways to include students with disabilities within their classroom. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Registration starts at 8:45 AM) Registration closes: January 30, 2020 Cost: $70 | 02/07/2020 | 02/08/2020 |
02/09/2020 | 02/10/2020 | 02/11/2020 | 02/12/2020 | 02/13/2020 | 02/14/2020 | 02/15/2020 |
02/16/2020 | 02/17/2020(1 event)8:30 am: Highly Qualified Para Assessment: NCLB 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Workshop 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 February 13, 2020; | 02/18/2020 | 02/19/2020 | 02/20/2020 | 02/21/2020 | 02/22/2020 |
02/23/2020 | 02/24/2020 | 02/25/2020 | 02/26/2020(2 events) | 02/27/2020(1 event) | 02/28/2020 | 02/29/2020 |