Events in May 2015
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| 04/26/2015 | 04/27/2015 | 04/28/2015 | 04/29/2015 | 04/30/2015(1 event)8:30 am: Pennsylvania Learns and iTunes U Resources: An Introduction 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This one-day workshop is for teachers, administrators, technology coordinators, instructional coaches, instructional aids...ALL educators. Learn about iTunes U and Pennsylvania Learns, experience creating your own iTunes U course or collection; then, develop an iBook that aligns with your creation. This workshop is for any educator. Bring material to create your own iTunes U course or collection of resources. Please contact Jesse Maine at jmaine@southerntioga.org with any questions related to the content of this workshop. To register for this event, please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/01/2015(1 event) | 05/02/2015 |
| 05/03/2015 | 05/04/2015 | 05/05/2015 | 05/06/2015(1 event)All day: SLP Networking Day All day - 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 The SLP Networking Day will consist of three separate presentation segments. First, participants will take part in a 90 minute ASHA on-demand webinar entitled, "Using Apps in Language Intervention for CCSS Success" (0.15 ASHA CEU's). Second, Katelyn Howland and Sarah Nelson, IU 17 speech/language pathologists will co-present for 90 minutes on "Social Media & the SLP: How Can I Make This Work for Me?" During the afternoon, there will be a therapy ideas exchange in which all participants will be given the opportunity to present at least 2 of their favorite standards based lessons, including sharing lesson plans and supporting materials, so that others can utilize this in their instruction and service delivery. | 05/07/2015 | 05/08/2015 | 05/09/2015 |
| 05/10/2015 | 05/11/2015 | 05/12/2015(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. | 05/13/2015(2 events)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. 8:30 am: NISL Course 2: Focusing on Teaching and Learning 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This course is appropriate for all principals, assistant principals, superintendents, assistant superintendents, and IU Executive Directors as continuing professional education to meet the requirements of Act 45. Ninety Act 48 PIL hours will be awarded to participants who complete the course. | 05/14/2015(1 event)8:30 am: NISL Course 2: Focusing on Teaching and Learning 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This course is appropriate for all principals, assistant principals, superintendents, assistant superintendents, and IU Executive Directors as continuing professional education to meet the requirements of Act 45. Ninety Act 48 PIL hours will be awarded to participants who complete the course. | 05/15/2015 | 05/16/2015 |
| 05/17/2015 | 05/18/2015 | 05/19/2015 | 05/20/2015(2 events)8:30 am: Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 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. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 05/21/2015(2 events)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions Safety Care Specialist Recertification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. 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. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. 8:30 am: A Day for Teachers of the Gifted 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Whether you are new to working with gifted students, or are experienced, you will want to join us on May 21st. We will be covering different service delivery models, as well as current trends, resources, and navigating through the paperwork. An overview will be provided with Bloom's taxonomy, Webb DOK and its usage to differentiate for high achieving students at both the elementary and secondary levels. We'll also be reviewing recent court decisions regarding gifted identification, placement, and programming. Participants will be able to use Bloom's Taxonomy and Webb's DOK to design questions/tasks suited to support high achieving students. Exploration of SAS portal to highlight resources available to support a new or veteran teacher of the gifted.  Discuss the impact of recent court decisions involving gifted students. | 05/22/2015 | 05/23/2015 |
| 05/24/2015 | 05/25/2015 | 05/26/2015(1 event)9:00 am: Federal Programs Regional Update Meeting 2015 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 An update meeting summarizing important issues and changes facing Federal Programs in advance of e-Grants opening for 2014-15 applications. This is a presentation that will be given at the PA Association of Federal Programs Coordinators Conference at Seven Springs, but due to distance, a follow-up presentation for our region's schools is being held at IU 17. | 05/27/2015 | 05/28/2015(2 events)10:00 am: Lunch and Learn with i-Ready 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Learn about current developments and best practices in personalized learning from top educators. Explore ways I-Ready's Diagnostic and Instruction tools help students achieve gains. 1:00 pm: Lunch and Learn with i-Ready 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Learn about current developments and best practices in personalized learning from top educators. Explore ways I-Ready's Diagnostic and Instruction tools help students achieve gains. | 05/29/2015 | 05/30/2015 |
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