Events in February 2024
- UDL: Putting it into Practice
UDL: Putting it into Practice
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02/06/2024Educators 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
- Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting
Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting
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02/15/2024These 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 Rebecca Gibboney at rgibboney@iu17.org. This event is for CURRICULUM COORDINATORS, PRINCIPALS AND OTHER ADMINISTRATORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS SERVED BY BLaST IU 17.
Act 48 hours: 2
Location: Canton office
Lunch will be providedClick HERE to register!
- LETRS 3rd Edition Volume 1
LETRS 3rd Edition Volume 1
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02/22/2024LETRS 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
- LETRS 3rd Edition Volume 2
LETRS 3rd Edition Volume 2
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02/29/2024*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