Events in October 2018
- Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) - ZOOM
Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) - ZOOM
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10/02/2018The 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. This session will focus on Designing Effective Professional Development Experiences.
Activity Subject Area: Teaching and Learning Professional Development
Credit: 5.50
Location: ZOOM
Cost: 0.00ZOOMnone - Improving Open Responses in Science Without Test Prep with Bill Atwood
Improving Open Responses in Science Without Test Prep with Bill Atwood
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10/04/2018Open response questions in science that ask students to show, explain, predict, compare, defend, justify, or elaborate are often the most difficult questions for students to answer. But, they also present a unique window into student thinking.
? Is the student having trouble reading the question?
? Is it a vocabulary problem?
? Is the student struggling to understand the science content?
? Or does the student lack the writing skills to explain fully and clearly?This workshop will explore strategies and activities that deepen stu- dent understanding in science so students will be able to engage in more rigorous thinking and show their ideas in writing. Participants will learn techniques to get every student involved in class and show students how to take more responsibility for learning.
The strategies are all research driven and brain-based and will help students build background knowledge, solidify conceptual understanding, and strengthen writing skills. There will be a special emphasis on designing quick assessments, improving science vocabulary, and reading and writing strategies. Teachers will learn ways to practice, develop, and review key ideas so students retain them longer. Participants will receive access to free classroom materials that can be used right away or personalized and developed over time. To make the workshop more useful, teachers should bring a list of key science terms and a sample of a written assessment from a current unit.
COST: $125 (Includes lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing)
Registration closes September 27, 2018
Lycoming College - Wertz Center, Jane Schultz RoomWilliamsport, PA 17701United States - Future Ready Innovation Day featuring the Innovation Lending Library Inventory
Future Ready Innovation Day featuring the Innovation Lending Library Inventory
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10/05/2018Experience high-quality, STEM-related instruction first-hand as you broaden an understanding of design thinking, collaboration, coding, computational thinking, effective reasoning and problem solving, and communication skills while fostering curiosity. The day will provide explore lesson design for the following: • Breakout EDU • Makey Makey • Arduino • Media Production Kit • Drones • Sphero • Dash • Colby the Programmable Mouse • Happy Atoms • Google Expeditions Participants will be able to find an immediate application to inquiry-based teaching and learning and recognize how easy it is to borrow instructional technology from the Innovation Lending Library. Resources including pro-tips for implementation will be provided. No cost to participate! Lunch will be provided!
Facilitators: Rob McKenzie Brooke Beiter
Instructional Technology Specialist Coordinator of Design and DevelopmentFirst Community Foundation Partnership201 West 4th StreetWilliamsport, PA 17701 - Getting Writing on the Radar: Tools and Strategies for Students with Significant Disabilities
Getting Writing on the Radar: Tools and Strategies for Students with Significant Disabilities
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10/08/2018Description: This conference will provide an overview of literacy development for students with significant disabilities. The use of alternative pencils and authentic & meaningful writing activities for students with significant disabilities. Teaching strategies and informal assessment connecting writing and reading. Mrs. Hanser will introduce the Dynamic Learning Map. The day will include hands on practice and participants are encouraged to bring a Big Mac or Step by Step device if they use one in their classroom. Modeling of the color coded eye gaze chart and print flip charts will be included and made accessible for take home use in classrooms. Mrs. Hanser will share downloadable resources that participants can take back to their district. Her work is based on the extensive practices of Mrs. Karen Erickson. The day will conclude with shared writing.
Competencies: Participants will be able to identify 3 alternative writing tools and what students might benefit from them, identify 3 activities for supporting emergent writing using the full alphabet for a range of students with significant disabilities, identify 3 strategies to teach students how to write, identify the stages of developmental spelling and implications for students with significant disabilities.
COST: $40 includes Lunch, ACT 48 processing and materials
Registration closes on October 1, 2018
BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Hosts Educator in the WorkplaceWilliamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Hosts Educator in the Workplace
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10/08/2018Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Hosts Educator in the Workplace
Description: Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Hosts Educator in the Workplace. This event is for School Counselors and Career & Technical Educators only. Participants will be touring a number of industries located throughout the Greater Williamsport Area. Lunch WILL be provided. Details and Logistics for the Event will be sent closer to the event. For Questions contact Brooke Beiter: bbeiter@iu17.org
Facilitator: Brooke Beiter
Credits: 5.00
Course Dates: 10/8/2018 to 10/8/2018
Session Times: 8:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM
Registration Deadline: 5/9/2018
Semester: Fall
Target Audience: School Counselors & Career and Technical Educators only.
Location: Details for logistics will be sent closer to the event.
Cost: 0.00
Transforming Toxic Stress: Mindfulness Skills for Educators and their StudentsTransforming Toxic Stress: Mindfulness Skills for Educators and their Students
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10/08/2018Course Description: Students today are faced with a constant stream of pressures from school, family, and peers – pressures they feel are never-ending in the 24/7 digital age. The strain of information overload and emotional overwhelm leads to increased distractibility and disorganization, anxiety and depression, anger and aggression. In short, our students – especially those with special needs – are experiencing toxic levels of chronic stress. And if we’re honest, so are we. Mindfulness skills – the ability to focus our attention here and now, without judgment – can help us cope with toxic stress in real-world, real-time ways. Mindfulness is the gateway skill to emotional resilience and well-being – for students and teachers alike. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn ways to develop a personal mindfulness practice to help manage your own work and life stress. Then you’ll learn practical ways to be more mindful at school, allowing you to remain more calm and compassionate with your students. Finally, you’ll learn some basic steps to teach your students mindfulness skills that they can use to deal with their daily stress at school, and beyond. Seating is limited.
Cost: $75 (Includes lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing.)
Registration closes October 1, 2018
Lycoming College - Wertz Center, Jane Schultz RoomWilliamsport, PA 17701United StatesUnderstanding the Impact of Trauma on Child & Adolescent DevelopmentUnderstanding the Impact of Trauma on Child & Adolescent Development
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10/08/2018Presented by Christopher Moser, L.S.W., C.S.O.C.
Adverse Childhood Experiences are a significant risk factor to physical and mental health in society. Often the psychological effects of trauma are common however the neurological and developmental impact on human development are less understood. Becoming a trauma informed professional is essential to promoting health, healing and wellness in children and adolescents. Developing a greater awareness and understanding of trauma informed practices helps to promote healthier development, a greater sense of empathy and greater success when managing maladaptive emotional and behavior issues. This professional seminar examines the psychobiology of trauma, how the trauma experience can lead to developmental, neurological, social and behavioral impairment on in children and adolescents. It also offers critical insights to increase success when implementing interventions and developing behavior modification strategies.
Learning Objectives
• To understand and identify trauma symptomology in children and adolescents.
• To understand the impact trauma has on brain development and neurological functioning.
• To understand how trauma impacts the social, emotional, physical and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents.
• To gain awareness of interventions to effectively manage trauma responses in children and adolescents.
• To differentiate trauma related responses from other mental health symptomology.Cost: $75 (includes lunch, ACT 48 processing & materials)
Registration closes on 10/01/2018
33 Springbrook DriveCanton, none 17724USA570-673-6001 - NISL Course 1: World-Class Schooling: Vision and Goals
NISL Course 1: World-Class Schooling: Vision and Goals
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10/10/20182400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, none 17701USA570-323-8561 - NISL Course 1: World-Class Schooling: Vision and Goals
NISL Course 1: World-Class Schooling: Vision and Goals
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10/11/20182400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, none 17701USA570-323-8561School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System - Team Training for Tier One InterventionSchool-Wide Positive Behavior Support System - Team Training for Tier One Intervention
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10/11/2018This training details the steps in establishing Tier One interventions in a School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System. The first day will include an overview of SWPBS, discussion of the Self Assessment Survey, establishing an Office Discipline Referral form, and establishing your building wide expectations. During day two teams will complete a building matrix, begin to write lesson plans to teach their expectations, and establish an acknowledgement system. On day three, teams will finalize their acknowledgement plan and clarify office vs. classroom based consequences, and establish procedures for discouraging inappropriate behavior. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD REGISTER AS A TEAM TO ATTEND. Lunch is provided. All three meetings (October 11, November 7 & December 6) take place in the Williamsport Office.
COST: $45.00
Registration closes on October 4, 2018
BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561 - Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
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10/16/2018With the commitment of the state funds to promote the growth of equitable STEM opportunities for all students, we are again able to offer participation in ITC at no cost to districts. The Innovation & Technology Collaborative (ITC) is a network of educators and administrators interested in implementing 21st Century approaches to transform teaching and learning.
Our Professional Learning Focus for 2018-19 will be: “Growing a Culture of Innovation.” We will be using George Couros’ book, The Innovator’s Mindset, for our discussions around “Growing a Culture of Innovation” in our districts, classrooms and communities.
District Commitment
- Identify at least 2-5 leaders of innovative practices to consistently participate in up to five meetings throughout the school year.
- Provide time for ITC participants to share resources with colleagues back in home district
- Administrative support for innovative practices
If you are new to ITC, the following document provides additional background information. What is ITC?
Lunch is NOT provided.
BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561 - FYI: Eric Sheninger will be at IU16
FYI: Eric Sheninger will be at IU16
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10/17/2018This institute will dissect Eric’s eight keys discussed in the new ASCD book Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools Today (coauthored with Thomas Murray) which each serve as a puzzle piece for redesigning the learning experience. Learn how to unlock tomorrow’s schools so that today’s modern learners leave ready to create new industries, find new cures and solve world problems.
Participants will
- Develop an understanding of the crucial need for schools to transform learning in order to improve outcomes.
- Identify and apply research-based strategies to effectively implement digital pedagogical techniques and create learner- centric environments.
- Understand how to develop and showcase evidence that illustrates a return on instruction (i.e., validation that innovative practices are improving learning outcomes).
- Learn how to effectively use technology, based on research, and analyze the current use in their school or district.
- Evaluate current methods of community and begin to identify next steps to further develop their school or district brand while ensuring the sustainability of changes over time.
More information will be available closer to the time of the event.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Leading Organizations That Learn: Create a Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan
Leading Organizations That Learn: Create a Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan
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10/18/2018Create a Learning Oriented Leadership Plan!
Day 1: The Key to Making Learning Happen: The Principal. (October 18, 2018)
Day 2: Implementing the Pillars of Practice for Growth. (October 19, 2018)
Day 3: Meaningful Professional Learning Communities. (November 28, 2018)
Day 4: Building a Professional Knowledge Base. (January 22, 2019)
Day 5: Leadership Framework Roundtable. (April 4, 2019)
In addition there will be a total of 10 hours of embedded online planning activities and a culminating proposal that will involve the development and implementation of a five part Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan. This is a five day workshop with additional online work. You must attend all sessions and complete all work to receive the 30 credits. Partial credit will not be given.
Registration, Lunch, Session Books and Materials will all be provided.
Activity Subject Area: PA Inspired Leadership (PIL)Credit: 30.00
Location: BLaST Williamsport Office, 2400 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA
Cost: 400.002400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - Leading Organizations That Learn: Create a Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan
Leading Organizations That Learn: Create a Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan
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10/19/2018Create a Learning Oriented Leadership Plan!
Day 1: The Key to Making Learning Happen: The Principal. (October 18, 2018)
Day 2: Implementing the Pillars of Practice for Growth. (October 19, 2018)
Day 3: Meaningful Professional Learning Communities. (November 28, 2018)
Day 4: Building a Professional Knowledge Base. (January 22, 2019)
Day 5: Leadership Framework Roundtable. (April 4, 2019)
In addition there will be a total of 10 hours of embedded online planning activities and a culminating proposal that will involve the development and implementation of a five part Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan. This is a five day workshop with additional online work. You must attend all sessions and complete all work to receive the 30 credits. Partial credit will not be given.
Registration, Lunch, Session Books and Materials will all be provided.
Activity Subject Area: PA Inspired Leadership (PIL)Credit: 30.00
Location: BLaST Williamsport Office, 2400 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA
Cost: 400.002400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - TaC Collaboration Meeting for IU 17, 16 & 9 ~ CANCELLED
TaC Collaboration Meeting for IU 17, 16 & 9 ~ CANCELLED
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10/22/2018Please join us for a combined meeting of the TaC departments from IU 17, 16 & 9. Glean new ideas and encouragement from your peers in other IU's. Learn what training's and workshops have and have not been successful.
Please register by October 19th. If you have missed the registration deadline simply drop an email to registrar@iu17.org to be added.
BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561 - QBS ~ Initial Training
QBS ~ Initial Training
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10/23/2018 – 10/24/2018This 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.
Notes: 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 will be invoiced upon completion. 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.
33 Springbrook DriveCanton, PA 17724USA570-673-6001 - QBS ~ Initial Training
QBS ~ Initial Training
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10/23/2018 – 10/24/2018This 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.
Notes: 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 will be invoiced upon completion. 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.
33 Springbrook DriveCanton, PA 17724USA570-673-6001Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention PlanFunctional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plan
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10/24/2018Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans training describes how to conduct a functional behavioral assessment, provides practice completing data collection forms, completing hypothesis statements, and designing behavior support plans.
Lunch, Materials and ACT 48 processing are included in the cost.
33 Springbrook DriveWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-673-6001Guided Math Pilot ProgramGuided Math Pilot Program
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10/24/2018This is the pilot program of Guided Math and is by invitation only.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561Special Education Supervisor Mtg.Special Education Supervisor Mtg.
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10/24/2018BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561 - School-Wide Information Systems Training
School-Wide Information Systems Training
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10/25/2018This is a requested training for schools purchasing the SWIS system and implementing School-Wide Positive Behavior Support. The training details getting to know SWIS, using SWIS data for discipline decisions, SWIS data entry and reporting schedule, common navigation, logging into and out of SWIS, generating reports, tools, building fluency, and annual account activities. Registration closes on 10/17/2018
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561Finding That Connection: Building Unity Through Diversity and InclusionFinding That Connection: Building Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion
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10/25/2018Each student with Autism is unique and wonderful in his or her own way. As many students with Autism receive instruction in the general education setting, this training will review characteristics of Autism, and provide specific strategies to build success in these settings. It will also highlight examples of stories of the changing landscape of inclusive education from this year's PDE conference attended and "One Without the Other" book by Shelley Moore.
COST $40 Includes Lunch, Materials and ACT 48 Processing
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
33 Springbrook DriveWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-673-6001 - School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System - Internal/External Coaches Meetings
School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System - Internal/External Coaches Meetings
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10/26/2018This is a requested training to create a local collaboration opportunity for internal and external school-wide positive behavior support coaches. Information presented at the PaTTAN coaches meetings will be disseminated locally and create an opportunity for teams to collaborate. The dates for this training are : 9/25, 10/26 and 3/6/2019. You must attend all three classes. Registration closes 09/18/2018.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - 7~12 Civics Teachers Professional Learning Opportunity
7~12 Civics Teachers Professional Learning Opportunity
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10/30/2018Opportunity for 7th - 12th grade civics teachers to take part in a collaborative professional learning opportunity. PDE will provide updates on the following: the Civics Knowledge Test requirements and optional use of the U.S. Citizenship Test, The new Social Studies Curriculum framework, and Implementing Mathematics into Social Studies Instruction.
Afternoon collaboration time will be provided for teachers to network and create/refine resources related to the morning’s discussion topics.
Competencies: Participants will be able to:
__Understand the requirements for the 7-12 Civics Knowledge Test and provide background to LEA.
__Apply the new social studies curriculum framework to current LEA curriculum.
__Explore the opportunities related to mathematics and social studies cross-curricular application.COST: $25 (Includes lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing)
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561