Events in September 2017
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08/27/2017 | 08/28/2017 | 08/29/2017 | 08/30/2017 | 08/31/2017 | 09/01/2017 | 09/02/2017 |
09/03/2017 | 09/04/2017 | 09/05/2017 | 09/06/2017 | 09/07/2017 | 09/08/2017 | 09/09/2017 |
09/10/2017 | 09/11/2017 | 09/12/2017 | 09/13/2017 | 09/14/2017 | 09/15/2017 | 09/16/2017 |
09/17/2017 | 09/18/2017 | 09/19/2017 | 09/20/2017 | 09/21/2017 | 09/22/2017 | 09/23/2017 |
09/24/2017 | 09/25/2017 | 09/26/2017(1 event)8:30 am: Acceleration of Gifted Students 8:30 am - 3:30 pm For directions, please visit our website at www.iu17.org. The Williamsport office is located at 2400 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701. Acceleration of Gifted Students Description:Join this Full Day Session that will be Divided as Follows: AM– Defining Acceleration through research and practice Did you know there are over 20 different types of acceleration? Evidence of at least seven different iterations of it are already present in Pennsylvania public schools. In addition, learn what tools and processes can be implemented to support the decision to accelerate. PM – Develop an Acceleration Protocol Working in district teams, you will be guided through the process to get a jumpstart on your district’s protocol. It is recommended that team members should have knowledge about curriculum, access to data, and transitions throughout the k-12 student experience. Facilitator: Tanya Morret Credits: 5.50 Course Dates: 9/26/2017 to 9/26/2017 Session Times: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.) Registration Deadline: 9/19/2017 Semester: Fall Target Audience: Location: BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office Directions: For directions, please visit our website at www.iu17.org. The Williamsport office is located at 2400 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701. Cost: 40.00 Presenter: Tanya Morret Lunch will be provided. | 09/27/2017 | 09/28/2017(1 event)8:30 am: Guided Reading: Cohort 1 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Liberty Elementary School, 8622 Rte 414 Liberty, PA 16930 Effective guided reading lessons begin with knowing the readers. This five day training will provide K-3 teachers with a comprehensive understanding of how to implement guided reading within the core reading program. Guided reading is a student-centered approach to reading instruction that meets students' individual reading needs while scaffolding them towards grade-level standards. Throughout this five day professional learning experience, participants will engage in hands-on learning, observe actual guided reading lessons taught by the presenter, have opportunities to apply their learning between sessions, and receive the Fountas and Pinnell Prompting Guide 1 & 2. In order to transfer professional learning into practice, participants will be expected to work with at least one group of students, take weekly running records with each child in the group and analyze their experiences. Presenter is Dr. Janet Bufalino, Reading Recovery trainer and Chair of the Reading Department at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. Facilitator: Christina Steinbacher-Reed Credits: 30.00 Cost: 400.00 Notes:
In order to fully engage in this professional learning opportunity, participants need to commit to all five days, try out their new learning with their own students, and reflect on their practice with the cohort. Please note: Act 48 credit hours will only be awarded to individuals who attend all five days. No partial credit will be awarded. Please note: Lunch is on your own. | 09/29/2017(1 event)8:30 am: Guided Reading: Cohort 1 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Liberty Elementary School, 8622 Rte 414 Liberty, PA 16930 Effective guided reading lessons begin with knowing the readers. This five day training will provide K-3 teachers with a comprehensive understanding of how to implement guided reading within the core reading program. Guided reading is a student-centered approach to reading instruction that meets students' individual reading needs while scaffolding them towards grade-level standards. Throughout this five day professional learning experience, participants will engage in hands-on learning, observe actual guided reading lessons taught by the presenter, have opportunities to apply their learning between sessions, and receive the Fountas and Pinnell Prompting Guide 1 & 2. In order to transfer professional learning into practice, participants will be expected to work with at least one group of students, take weekly running records with each child in the group and analyze their experiences. Presenter is Dr. Janet Bufalino, Reading Recovery trainer and Chair of the Reading Department at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. Facilitator: Christina Steinbacher-Reed Credits: 30.00 | 09/30/2017 |