Events in September 2019
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| 09/08/2019 | 09/09/2019 | 09/10/2019(1 event)8:30 am: Make Up CLass for PASCD Supervision Academy (Day 1) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Lunch is NOT provided. | 09/11/2019(1 event)9:00 am: PIIC Coaches ~ Session 1 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. Please Note: Lunch is NOT provided | 09/12/2019 | 09/13/2019 | 09/14/2019 |
| 09/15/2019 | 09/16/2019 | 09/17/2019 | 09/18/2019(2 events)9:00 am: Guided Math - Cohort I 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This is by invitation only. 9:00 am: Teaching Deliberate Analysis 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 Teaching Deliberate Analysis is designed to provide a close read on Text-Dependent Analysis through an instructional lens, rather than a focus on assessment. This professional development offering will take the form of a train-the-trainer model for curriculum coordinators and teacher leaders (grades 3-8) who intended to conduct turn-around training in his/her school district. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the concept of instructional analysis with the tools necessary to help teachers engage in the teaching and learning of text-dependent analysis. The training consists of two face-to-face workshops with one follow-up virtual support session provided at no additional cost. Participants must register for both face-to-face sessions to attend. Training materials are research-based and created and shared by Dr. Jeri Thompson from the Center for Assessment in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Participants will need a computer/device for training sessions. COST: $80 includes lunch, ACT 48 processing and materials. | 09/19/2019(1 event)9:00 am: Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, none 17701 USA 570-323-8561 With 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 2019-20 will be: “Discovering the Truths of Innovation While Daring to Reach New Heights as Teacher Leaders” We suggest you read Brene Brown's book "Dare to Lead." New this year is a field trip to Delta School in State College! District Commitment
If you are new to ITC, the following document provides additional background information. What is ITC? Lunch is NOT provided.
| 09/20/2019(2 events)9:00 am: SAP Bradford/Sullivan County Coordination Meeting 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Training for SAP teams, Administrators, and Liaisons in Bradford and Sullivan Counties. Topic: SAP Referral Tracking. We will discuss how each of your schools are currently tracking referrals, teacher feedback, parent feedback, permissions, recommendations, etc. You will be discussing with the other teams how their methods differ from yours and we will be introducing new ways to run your SAP teams, electronically. A representative from Educational Development Software, will give a live demonstration of aSAP. The aSAP software helps with referrals, team planning, intervention, connecting with supports, and even the cumbersome end of year PDE Form 4092. There will be a Q&A session after the demo. Upon grant approval, the SCA will be offering all Bradford and Sullivan County Schools aSAP software funding for the 19/20 school year. Even if you don’t think the electronic system is for you, there will be a lot of tips for your team to have a successful SAP year. **Parking can be difficult. There is limited on street parking, limited spaces in the lot behind the human services building, or a parking garage located on State Street.** 9:00 am: Technology Coordinator's Meeting 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Items to be covered: PAIU updates PAIUnet Updates and new bid award RWAN Rebid and VOIP services E-Rate Updates (websites, telephone lines, WIFI, etc, etc.) Near Pod Software, Zoom Software. Discussion from 9:00 AM to Noon. Lunch will follow. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. | 09/21/2019 |
| 09/22/2019 | 09/23/2019(2 events)8:30 am: School-Wide Information Systems Training 8:30 am - 11:30 am 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, none 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This 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 9/20/2019 11:30 am: SWIS CICO Check In Check Out School-Wide Information System Data Entry Training 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 CICO-SWIS provides school staff with an online space to enter CICO point card data easily and efficiently online. Data are summarized across five reports allowing teams to: 1. Monitor individual student progress: Three reports give teams a way to see 1. If each student is meeting his/her goals each day. 2. How each student is doing at each check-in period. 3. The overall impact of plan changes made throughout the course of the intervention. 4. The impact of the intervention on each student’s office discipline referral count. 2. Review the overall integrity and fidelity of the program: Targeted (Tier II) and Universal (Tier I) teams can review two graphs in CICO-SWIS to see: 1. Overall student progress in the targeted intervention. 2. Overall effectiveness of the CICO intervention in the school. Registration begins at 11:15 AM | 09/24/2019(4 events)9:00 am: Introductory Session to "Get More Math!" 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This training is designed for teachers that have never been trained on the Get More Math program. We will begin by looking at how Get More Math improves a typical math classroom and give an in-depth demonstration of the program’s most important features. We will discuss best practices for increased success as well as common mistakes to avoid. This program works because it was developed by Josh Britton, a former PA math teacher. Josh created and developed Get More Math while working in his classroom to support initial mastery and long-term retention for grades 4 through Algebra I and Geometry. Sign-in: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Cost: $20 Includes lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing Offered: September 24th ~ Click here to register Deadline to register: 09/18/2019 12:30 pm: Hot Topic Event 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 Educators and Community Agencies will discuss the challenge of students vaping in schools, tips on how to incorporate strategies into curriculum and regional resources. 1:30 pm: SWIS ECIC Coaches Meeting 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This 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. | 09/25/2019(1 event) | 09/26/2019(3 events)8:00 am: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (YMHFA) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Description:This training runs from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm full participation is required. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Facilitator: Kelly Swartwood - SDO-03509+ Credits: 8.00 Course Dates: 9/26/2019 to 9/26/2019 Session Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Registration begins at 7:45 AM) Registration Deadline: 9/11/2019 Semester: Fall Location: BLaST IU 17 Williamsport Office Directions: Please refer to our webpage at www.iu17.org for directions. Cost: $50.00 Book, ACT 28 processing and lunch will be provided. 3:00 pm: Induction Series ~ Year 2 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 | 09/27/2019 | 09/28/2019 |
| 09/29/2019 | 09/30/2019(1 event)9:00 am: TDA ~ A League of Learners 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This professional development offering will take the form of a professional learning network for administrators, curriculum coordinators and teacher leaders (grades 3-8) who are willing to collaborate in round table discussions and dive deeper with text-dependent analysis. Participants will gain a deep understanding of learning progressions in order to monitor student growth and differentiate classroom instruction. Participants must have previously attended Teaching Deliberate Analysis in order to participate in A League of Learners. COST: $80 | 10/01/2019 | 10/02/2019(2 events)8:30 am: Clinton-Lycoming Fall Student Assistance County Coordination Meeting 8:30 am - 11:30 am Sharewell Building, Lower Level, 200 East St., Williamsport, PA Clinton-Lycoming Fall Student Assistance County Coordination Meeting What: Milton Hershey School’s “Chocolate and Poverty” training addresses the characteristics and traits of students and families living in poverty. It aids participants in understanding how a family or child in poverty might behave differently and how economic realities affect daily living. Where: Lower Level Board Room, Sharwell Building, 200 East St., Williamsport, PA When: October 2, 2019 from 8:30-11:30 with registration at 8:00 Who: Student Assistance Program Team Members, Liaisons, and Administrators in Clinton and Lycoming Counties There is no cost for the training. Breakfast will be served. Registration deadline is SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Act 48 credits will also be available for the training portion of the meeting. If you do not have an E-LRNR account, you will need to create one.
Questions? Contact your SAP Regional Coordinator: Clinton County: Trish Johnson (814-602-1667, c-pjohnson@pa.gov) Lycoming County: Mark Nevill (570-323-8561, ext. 1026, mnevill@IU17.org)
8:30 am: FYI: PASCD Supervision Leadership Academy 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Registration Closed | 10/03/2019(1 event)9:00 am: Writing a Legally Defensible IEP 2 Day Workshop 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Intensive 2 Day IEP Writing Workshop Program Topics:
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Presenter: Erin D. Gilsbach, Esq., Executive Director of EdLaw Interactive | 10/04/2019(1 event)9:00 am: Writing a Legally Defensible IEP 2 Day Workshop 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Intensive 2 Day IEP Writing Workshop Program Topics:
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Presenter: Erin D. Gilsbach, Esq., Executive Director of EdLaw Interactive | 10/05/2019 |