Events in August 2020
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07/26/2020 | 07/27/2020 | 07/28/2020 | 07/29/2020 | 07/30/2020(1 event)10:00 am: "Rules of Engagement" 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ZOOM none The use of Comprehensible Input in the world language classroom. Special Guest: Michelle Kindt Michelle Kindt is a National Board Certified French teacher at Hershey High School in Hershey, PA. Michelle has had years of experience teaching all levels of French in both the middle school and high school. In addition to state and local venues Michelle has had the privilege of presenting Comprehensible Input theories and strategies at national conferences, such as IFLT, NTPRS & ACTFL. She has worked with School Districts to develop curriculum and train teachers. She very much enjoys working with World Language teachers, encouraging them to teach for proficiency outcomes via acquisition-driven language instruction. Michelle also loves to read and travel. Dates: July 30th (10 am - 1pm), September 10th & October 8th (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm) Deadline to register: July 20th Cost: $50 ACT 48: 5 hours | 07/31/2020 | 08/01/2020 |
08/02/2020 | 08/03/2020(1 event)8:30 am: BLaST IU 17 In-Service 2020 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | 08/04/2020(1 event)8:30 am: BLaST IU 17 In-Service 2020 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | 08/05/2020 | 08/06/2020(1 event) | 08/07/2020 | 08/08/2020 |
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08/16/2020 | 08/17/2020(1 event)8:00 am: QBS Recertification ~ Open Enrollment 8:00 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, none 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Participants will recertify on verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Various therapeutic holds will be demonstrated and practiced. They will learn to de-escalate a crisis situation and test out of core competencies. Registration begins at 7:45. | 08/18/2020 | 08/19/2020(1 event)8:30 am: Highly Qualified Para Assessment Testing 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 materials, certificate and Para hour processing is included in the cost. For questions, please contact registrar@iu17.org. Please note: This has been changed to a ZOOM training. Sign in begins at 8:15 AM Cost: $25 Registration closes on August 14, 2020; | 08/20/2020 | 08/21/2020 | 08/22/2020 |
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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 |