Events Calendar

Events in March 2020

Name: IU 17 Supervisor Meeting CANCELLED
Start: 2020-04-01T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2020-04-01T12:00:00-04:00
Location: BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office

4 9:30 am: District Special Education Coordinator Meeting District Special Education Coordinator Meeting 9:30 am - 1:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map These 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 Amy Wolfhope-Briggs. abriggs@iu17.org This event is for SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATORS, PRINCIPALS, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS SERVED BY BLaST IU 17. There is no charge for this event. Lunch will be provided on site. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

5 8:00 am: Get More Math! Training for Everyone! Get More Math! Training for Everyone! 8:00 am - 12:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map We are excited to offer training for math teachers of all types! Whether veteran GMM users or brand new to the program, we want to make sure that you are equipped to use the new GMM Web App as we continue the process of phasing out the Java version. Topics include: • Benefits and changes visible in a GMM classroom for providing individualized cumulative review. • All elements of the new web-based teacher interface. We will help you transition to this smoothly. • In-depth instruction on developing high-quality classroom engagement. • How to effectively implement GMM to support long-term retention. • How to analyze data metrics including: what they mean, appropriate ranges, and what actions to take. • Discussion of best practices for increased success as well as common mistakes to avoid. Sign-In begins at 7:45 AM ACT 48: 4 hours Registration closes March 3rd. There is no charge for this workshop. Morning beverages and refreshments will be provided. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

12 All day: K'NEX COMPETITION POSTPONED ~ DATE TO BE DETERMINED K'NEX COMPETITION POSTPONED ~ DATE TO BE DETERMINED All day - DETAILS FORTHCOMING VIA EMAIL Read more 8:00 am: Clinton/Lycoming Spring SAP Networking Day Clinton/Lycoming Spring SAP Networking Day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This workshop is for members of the Clinton/Lycoming County SAP Region. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Read more

13 All day: Acadience Reading K~6 Data Interpretation Workshop Acadience Reading K~6 Data Interpretation Workshop All day - BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map Acadience Reading helps teachers identify children at risk for reading difficulties and determine the skills to target for instructional support. Acadience Reading K-6 provides universal screening; detects when students need extra support; is sensitive to effects of intervention and supports the Rtl/Multi-tiered model. This session will begin with reviewing the themes from the Acadience Reading Essentials Workshop as well as reviewing the administration and scoring procedures. Participants will then learn to interpret Acadience Reading K-6 data to change reading outcomes, plan instruction and evaluate individual and group progress. Sign-in begins at 8:00 AM. Location: Williamsport IU Office Cost: $25 (includes book and ACT 48 processing) ACT 48: 5 hours Lunch is NOT provided Registration closes: September 21, 2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

17 9:30 am: Principal Quarterly Collaborative POSTPONED Principal Quarterly Collaborative POSTPONED 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 1st meeting is at the Canton IU office, the 2nd meeting is Virtual and the 3rd meeting is at the Williamsport IU office. POSTPONED UNTIL MAY, DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED Facilitated by the BLaST division of Educational Planning, these quarterly meetings are for information sharing, discussion and action planning around relevant K-12 topics with emphasis on current PDE initiatives, curriculum and assessment, school improvement and 21st Century learning. networking and collaboration around common initiatives and interests will promote a culture of learning and growth across the BLaST IU footprint. This is a three day event. You must attend all three meetings to receive ACT 48 hours. Registration closes on September 19, 2019. Sign in begins at 9:15 AM COST: $100 Includes lunches, material and ACT 48 processing. ACT 48: 11 hours CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

26 All day: K'NEX COMPETITION POSTPONED ~ DATE TO BE DETERMINED K'NEX COMPETITION POSTPONED ~ DATE TO BE DETERMINED All day - DETAILS FORTHCOMING VIA EMAIL Read more 8:45 am: BLaST Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting MOVED TO VIRTUAL ZOOM SESSION BLaST Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting MOVED TO VIRTUAL ZOOM SESSION 8:45 am - 12:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 Map MOVED TO VIRTUAL ZOOM SESSION ~ DETAILS FORTHCOMING VIA EMAIL These 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 Brooke Beiter at bbeiter@iu17.org. Schedule: 8:45 AM ~ Registration, Coffee and Collaboration 9:30 AM ~ Meeting begins 11:30 AM ~ Lunch 12:30 PM ~ Meeting ends Registration is open until 3/22/2020 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more

27 All day: SCHOOL COUNSELOR PLO MOVED TO VIRTUAL SESSION SCHOOL COUNSELOR PLO MOVED TO VIRTUAL SESSION All day - MOVED TO VIRTUAL ZOOM SESSION ~ DETAILS FORTHCOMING VIA EMAIL Read more 8:30 am: School Counselors Professional Learning Opportunity School Counselors Professional Learning Opportunity 8:30 am - 2:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Map This Professional Learning Opportunity for K-12 School Counselors will occur three times a year. The cohort package is intended for the consistent attendance of a school counselor for all three sessions. The full day professional learning topics will reference ASCA recognized materials, PDE Initiatives, local community efforts and district needs. Session Topics Include: 1. Maximizing Student Achievement: Placement, Intervention and Planning 2. Understanding Culturally Responsive Counseling: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 3. Building Community Partnerships: Health Wellness and Workforce 4. Strengthening the Home and School Connection: Communicating with Compassion 5. Developing Plans for Success: Post-Secondary Transitions and Career Readiness 6. Supporting ASCA Model Mindsets: Professional Advocacy Activity Subject Area: Student Social and Health Issues Credit: 5.50 Location: BLaST Williamsport Office Cost: 110.00 Registration closes 10/21/2019 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Read more