Events in September 2020
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| 08/30/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 09/01/2020 | 09/02/2020 | 09/03/2020(1 event)8:30 am: Acadience Reading K-6 Essential Workshop 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Acadience Reading makes it easier to detect K-6 students who are at risk for early reading difficulties. This session will provide and understanding of the concepts and foundations of Acadience Reading. Participants will learn to administer and score Acadience Reading as well as practice scoring each measure. This session will also prepare participants for benchmark and progress monitoring assessment. Sign-in begins at 8:00 AM Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: BLaST Williamsport Office ACT 48: 5 hours Cost: $25 (covers book and ACT 48 processing.) Lunch is not provided. | 09/04/2020 | 09/05/2020 |
| 09/06/2020 | 09/07/2020 | 09/08/2020 | 09/09/2020(1 event)9:00 am: PIIC Coaches ~ Session 1 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, none 17701 USA 570-323-8561 The 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. Please Note: Lunch is NOT provided | 09/10/2020 | 09/11/2020 | 09/12/2020 |
| 09/13/2020 | 09/14/2020 | 09/15/2020 | 09/16/2020 | 09/17/2020 | 09/18/2020(1 event)12:00 pm: Rebalancing Literacy 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm The Science of Reading 101: This session will explore several different models of reading. Included will be discussion about the research of these models as well as how and when to use them effectively. | 09/19/2020 |
| 09/20/2020 | 09/21/2020 | 09/22/2020 | 09/23/2020 | 09/24/2020(2 events) | 09/25/2020 | 09/26/2020 |
| 09/27/2020 | 09/28/2020 | 09/29/2020 | 09/30/2020(1 event) | 10/01/2020(1 event)9:00 am: PIIC PLUS 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location varies To enhance your Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) join us for PIIC PLUS! To continue growing our coaching best practices, participants will fill their coaching bucket with 'virtual' visits of different coaching districts. At each district, coaches will focus on one of the four elements of coaching including one-on-one and small group coaching, analyzing data, using evidenced-based literacy/instructional strategies and strategies to promote reflection. The showcase will focus on the process of coaching and is applicable to all identified PIIC coaches; however, it is also applicable to PreK-12 teacher leaders, instructional coaches, department chairs, curriculum coordinators and principals. When registering with payment, the participant is purchasing the bundle, which consists of three showcases. If an event occurs and the participant is unable to attend, please let Rebecca Gibboney (rgibboney@iu13.org) know in advance for planning purposes. When purchasing the PIIC PLUS bundle the Instructional Coach will also receive the Summer 'PIICnic' retreat, Coaching Workshops, State Action Plans, one on-site Mentor visit (3/district max), coffee with Coach (once a quarter), Eduprotocol strategies, amd a copy of 'The Happiness Project' by Gretchen Rubin! Registration deadline: September 16, 2020 Cost: $500 @ 1st coach, $400 @ 2nd coach & $250 @ 3+ coaches | 10/02/2020(1 event) | 10/03/2020 |