Events in February 2024
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02/04/2024 | 02/05/2024 | 02/06/2024(1 event)9:00 am: UDL: Putting it into Practice 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Educators who are already familiar with the basics of UDL will take a deeper dive. New resources and ideas will be shared. Example lessons will be viewed and completed, and participants will spend time transforming their lessons into lessons built upon the UDL framework. It is strongly encouraged that participants have prior knowledge of UDL for this session. Location: Canton office Act 48 hours: 5 Lunch is not provided | 02/07/2024 | 02/08/2024 | 02/09/2024 | 02/10/2024 |
02/11/2024 | 02/12/2024 | 02/13/2024 | 02/14/2024 | 02/15/2024(1 event)5:30 pm: Introduction to American Sign Language 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm This 8-week introductory course will focus on the expressive and receptive skills of ASL. Topics in the course include: basic sign vocabulary, facial expression, fingerspelling, numbers, communication tips, and the importance of gestures. After completing this course, the participant will have a better understanding of Deaf Culture. “Hands-on” work, small group activities, and games will provide confidence to use ASL with the Deaf Community. Guest Facilitator: Susan Wood, Educational ASL Interpreter | 02/16/2024 | 02/17/2024 |
02/18/2024 | 02/19/2024 | 02/20/2024 | 02/21/2024 | 02/22/2024(2 events)8:30 am: LETRS 3rd Edition Volume 1 8:30 am - 3:00 pm LETRS addresses four critical outcomes for effective literacy instruction: understanding the science of reading, converting research to practice, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and transforming instruction. By understanding the “why” behind science and evidence-based research, educators can effectively know how to aid students in learning to read. With Bridge to Practice activities, educators implement the knowledge gained directly into their classrooms. Dates/Locations: 10/17/2023- Canton office 11/29/2023- Canton office 02/22/2024- Williamsport office 03/20/2024- Williamsport office Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch WILL be provided Cost: $20 per session 5:30 pm: Introduction to American Sign Language 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm This 8-week introductory course will focus on the expressive and receptive skills of ASL. Topics in the course include: basic sign vocabulary, facial expression, fingerspelling, numbers, communication tips, and the importance of gestures. After completing this course, the participant will have a better understanding of Deaf Culture. “Hands-on” work, small group activities, and games will provide confidence to use ASL with the Deaf Community. Guest Facilitator: Susan Wood, Educational ASL Interpreter | 02/23/2024 | 02/24/2024 |
02/25/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 02/27/2024 | 02/28/2024 | 02/29/2024(2 events)8:30 am: LETRS 3rd Edition Volume 2 8:30 am - 3:00 pm *Completion of LETRS Volume 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite for Volume 2.* LETRS addresses four critical outcomes for effective literacy instruction: understanding the science of reading, converting research to practice, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and transforming instruction. Volume 2 focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. With Bridge to Practice activities, educators implement the knowledge gained directly into their classrooms. Dates/Locations: 10/24/2023 - Canton office 12/07/2023 - Canton office 02/29/2024 - Williamsport office 03/27/2024 - Williamsport office Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $20 per session Lunch WILL be provided 5:30 pm: Introduction to American Sign Language 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm This 8-week introductory course will focus on the expressive and receptive skills of ASL. Topics in the course include: basic sign vocabulary, facial expression, fingerspelling, numbers, communication tips, and the importance of gestures. After completing this course, the participant will have a better understanding of Deaf Culture. “Hands-on” work, small group activities, and games will provide confidence to use ASL with the Deaf Community. Guest Facilitator: Susan Wood, Educational ASL Interpreter | 03/01/2024 | 03/02/2024 |