Events in August 2014
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| 07/27/2014 | 07/28/2014 | 07/29/2014 | 07/30/2014(1 event)9:00 am: Expedition Chesapeake Teacher Professional Development Day 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This EPA grant funded training is free to all educators. Participants will be offered a $100 stipend, a kit of classroom equipment to take home and free access to all of the classroom-ready materials. This session is specifically designed for Gr. 6-12 educators who are interested in learning more about these free watershed education materials developed by Whitaker Center for use in middle school and high school classrooms. These materials are cross-curricular and can be utilized in all core and special subject areas. Materials include: project-based, inquiry-centered learning; students working in teams to solve real-world challenges then correlate their learning experiences to their own backyards; stand-alone lessons with learning experiences that are case-based, with focus on real places, problems and research throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed; at least one hands-on science experience in each scenario; lessons aligned to the National Science Standards as well as the Common Core Standards and science standards of the six watershed states and the District of Columbia; NGSS alignment to be added this spring; • a collection of rich teacher-friendly lesson plans which contain essential questions, assessment suggestions and rubrics, objectives, skills and vocabulary lists; • scientific and historic background information for the teacher; • suggestions for cross-curricular applications; • the use of science journaling to promote student reflection and understanding of new concepts. Using these materials, participants will explore how to engage students in reality-based lessons and encourage students to employ problem-solving techniques and apply their newly acquired content knowledge and skills in their own backyards. If you have questions regarding the content of this course, please email Karen Lauver at klauver@whitakercenter.org. There is no cost for this event. Lunch will NOT be provided. Please bring a packed lunch to accommodate a working lunch. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. Â
| 07/31/2014 | 08/01/2014 | 08/02/2014 |
| 08/03/2014 | 08/04/2014 | 08/05/2014(1 event)9:00 am: Paraprofessional Training: Meeting NCLB 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 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." To register, please visit www.elrnr.org | 08/06/2014(1 event)9:00 am: Title II-A Nonpublic Schools Training Fair 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This Title II-A Nonpublic Schools Training Fair is ONLY open to Nonpublic Schools Administrators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Parents. The following (3) full-day trainings will be offered: - Introduction to iPads for Classroom Instruction and Engagement - Introduction to PA Instructional Framework for English/Language Arts and Math; Introduction to Data Dashboard - Tough Kids Toolbox for Classroom Management There is no cost for this event. Registration/coffee will begin at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided on site. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org.
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| 08/10/2014 | 08/11/2014 | 08/12/2014(1 event) | 08/13/2014(1 event) | 08/14/2014(1 event) | 08/15/2014 | 08/16/2014 |
| 08/17/2014 | 08/18/2014(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 1 High School Drive Towanda, 18848 USA This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 08/19/2014(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 1 High School Drive Towanda, 18848 USA This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 08/20/2014 | 08/21/2014 | 08/22/2014 | 08/23/2014 |
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| 08/31/2014 | 09/01/2014 | 09/02/2014 | 09/03/2014 | 09/04/2014 | 09/05/2014 | 09/06/2014 |