Events in August 2020
- Paraprofessional Conference 2020
- QBS ~ Initial Training
QBS ~ Initial Training
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08/10/2020This 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. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded.
Training limited to 7.
Lunch is NOT provided.
33 Springbrook DriveCanton, PA 17724USA570-323-8561 - QBS ~ Initial Training
QBS ~ Initial Training
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08/11/2020This 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. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded.
Training limited to 7.
Lunch is NOT provided.
33 Springbrook DriveCanton, PA 17724USA570-323-8561 - QBS/Safety Care Specialist Recertification
QBS/Safety Care Specialist Recertification
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08/12/2020This training requires participants to demonstrate 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency.
Cost: $65 plus (Varies depending on number in the class)
Workshop Details:
Participants will recertify on verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Various therapeutic holds will be demonstrated and practiced. You will learn to de-escalate a crisis situation and test out of core competencies.2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561 - QBS ~ Initial Training
QBS ~ Initial Training
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08/19/2020This 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. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded.
Training limited to 14.
Lunch is NOT provided.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561Highly Qualified Para Assessment TestingHighly Qualified Para Assessment Testing
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08/19/2020Workshop 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." No Child Left Behind requires that all individuals entering the paraprofessional field to be Highly Qualified. To be considered Highly Qualified, individuals are required to have (1) of the following: • Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study • Possess an associate degree or higher • Pass a rigorous local assessment in reading, writing and mathematics. Your materials, certificate and Para hour processing is included in the cost. For questions, please contact registrar@iu17.org. Please note: This has been changed to a ZOOM training.
Sign in begins at 8:15 AM
Cost: $25
Registration closes on August 14, 2020;
BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561 - QBS ~ Initial Training
QBS ~ Initial Training
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08/20/2020This 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. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded.
Training limited to 20.
Lunch is NOT provided.
2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701USA570-323-8561