Events Calendar

Events in October 2020

2 12:00 pm: School Psychologist Staff Meeting School Psychologist Staff Meeting 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map School Psychologist staff meeting dates are 10/2/2020, 11/13/2020, 1/22/2021, 3/12/2021, 4/23/2021 & 5/21/2021. All meetings begin at noon and continue until 4:00 PM. We meet at the BLaST Williamsport office in Sullivan B. Read more

14 9:00 am: Principal Quarterly Collaborative SYE 2021 Principal Quarterly Collaborative SYE 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office Williamsport, PA 17701 US Map This Professional Learning Opportunity for K-12 school principals will occur four times a year. The cohort package is intended for the consistent attendance of a principal for all four sessions. PDE updates and initiatives will be discussed. Other meeting topics and/or content may be added to the agenda. If you have requests, please contact Amy Martell at amartell@iu17.org. Location: All of these meetings will be held at the Canton office (middle room and computer lab) Dates: October 14, 2020, December 16, 2020, March 17, 2021 & May 12, 2021 Time: 9am-2pm (registration begins at 8:30am) Cost: $100 (includes registration for all 4 meetings & lunch) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more 12:00 pm: Highly Qualified Para Assessment Testing Highly Qualified Para Assessment Testing 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm ZOOM 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Map 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 materials, certificate and Para hour processing is included in the cost. For questions, please contact registrar@iu17.org. This is a ZOOM training. Sign in begins at 11:45 AM Cost: $25 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

16 12:00 pm: Overview of the 5 Big Ideas in Literacy Overview of the 5 Big Ideas in Literacy 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Virtual USA Map This session will explore the 5 big ideas of reading. Included will be discussion about the research as well as how and when to use the 5 big ideas effectively. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

23 8:30 am: School Counselor Professional Learning Opportunity School Counselor Professional Learning Opportunity 8:30 am - 2:30 pm This Professional Learning Opportunity for K-12 School Counselors will occur three times a year. The cohort package is intended for the consistent attendance of a school counselor for all three sessions. The full day professional learning topics will reference ASCA recognized materials, PDE Initiatives, local community efforts and district needs. Session Topics Include: 1. Maximizing Student Achievement: Placement, Intervention and Planning 2. Understanding Culturally Responsive Counseling: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 3. Building Community Partnerships: Health Wellness and Workforce 4. Strengthening the Home and School Connection: Communicating with Compassion 5. Developing Plans for Success: Post-Secondary Transitions and Career Readiness 6. Supporting ASCA Model Mindsets: Professional Advocacy Activity Subject Area: Student Social and Health Issues Credits: 16.50 Location: BLaST Williamsport Office Cost: $110.00 for all 3 sessions. Lunch is included Meeting Dates: 10/23/2020, 01/29/2021, 03/19/2021 Registration closes 10/16/2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

27 9:00 am: Leadership Cohort: Leading through an Equitable Lens Leadership Cohort: Leading through an Equitable Lens 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location varies This leadership cohort will focus on leading and learning through developing an understanding of equitable practices within different initiatives or programs in their own district or building. It is our hope to grow instructional practices, adult leadership skills, and professional learning with a focus on equity. Participants will also strengthen their leadership skills in a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between teachers and administrators. This cohort will meet face-to-face three times and then in virtual space four times (one hour each) over the school year in order to develop their equitable lens as a team. Asynchronous support and course work are also available. Sneak peek ~ September 24, 2020; October 27, 2020 (Williamsport)/February 17, 2021 (Canton) Registration Deadline: October 20, 2020 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (registration begins at 8:30 am) Location: BLaST Offices in Williamsport and Canton Cost: $550 per team (at least 1 administrator and 1 teacher leader) ACT 45/48: 20 hours Read more

28 9:00 am: IU 17 Special Education Coordinator's Meeting IU 17 Special Education Coordinator's Meeting 9:00 am - 1:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office Williamsport, PA 17701 US Map These meetings are scheduled to discuss PDE updates and initiatives. Other meeting topics and/or content may be added to the agenda. If you have requests, please contact Amy Wolfhope-Briggs. abriggs@iu17.org Sign in begins at 8:45 AM. Lunch is provided. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

29 8:45 am: BLaST Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting BLaST Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting 8:45 am - 12:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map These meetings are scheduled to discuss PDE updates and initiatives. Other meeting topics and/or content may be added to the agenda. If you have requests, please contact Brooke Beiter at bbeiter@iu17.org. Schedule: 8:45 AM ~ Registration, Coffee and Collaboration 9:30 AM ~ Meeting begins 11:30 AM ~ Lunch 12:30 PM ~ Meeting ends Registration is open until 10/23/2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more