Events in January 2019
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| 12/30/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 01/01/2019 | 01/02/2019(1 event)8:30 am: School-Wide Information Systems Training 8:30 am - 11:30 am BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 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 12/31/2018 | 01/03/2019 | 01/04/2019 | 01/05/2019 |
| 01/06/2019 | 01/07/2019(1 event)9:00 am: The Deliberate Analysis: A Closer Read on Text-Dependent Analysis InstructionMore information about The Deliberate Analysis: A Closer Read on Text-Dependent Analysis Instruction BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 | 01/08/2019 | 01/09/2019(1 event)8:30 am: Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Functional 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. This event offers 6 credit hours per day for a total of 12 credit hours. You must attend January 9th and the 24th to receive ACT 48 credit hours. Sign in is from 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM. Registration closes on January 2nd, 2019. | 01/10/2019 | 01/11/2019(2 events)8:30 am: Highly Qualified Para Assessment: NCLB 8:30 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Workshop 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 lunch, materials and ACT 48/Para credit processing is included in the cost. For questions, please contact registrar@iu17.org. | 01/12/2019 |
| 01/13/2019 | 01/14/2019 | 01/15/2019 | 01/16/2019(2 events)9:00 am: Get More Math! (Part 2) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 This is Part 2 of "Get More Math!" This is an introductory workshop for teachers who have never used Get More Math in their classroom. We will begin with and in-depth demonstration of the program's most important features in conjunction with their application in a classroom. We will discuss best practices for successful implementation as well as common mistakes to avoid. Josh Britton, a math teacher from Lampeter-Strausburg High School, Created Get More Math while working in his classroom over the last 12 years. He developed the software to support initial mastery and long-term retention for grades 4 through Algebra I. (Geometry & Algebra 2 coming soon). It works! his students have averaged 40 points of growth on the Algebra I Keystone Exam, helping to place his high school 3rd out of 700 districts in 2015-2016. COST: $20 (Includes lunch and ACT 48 processing) 9:00 am: PIIC ~ Learning In A Winter Wonder-land! 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Beat the Winter blues and refine your coaching practices at the first annual PIIC Winter Retreat! This learning event is scheduled for January 16 at BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 in Williamsport. The registration for this event is free and open to all instructional coaches, specialists, and administrators. Please bring your love for learning and a friend who shares your excitement! | 01/17/2019 | 01/18/2019(1 event)9:00 am: Technology Coordinator's Meeting 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, none 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. | 01/19/2019 |
| 01/20/2019 | 01/21/2019 | 01/22/2019(1 event)8:00 am: Leading Organizations That Learn: Create a Learning-Oriented Leadership Plan 8:00 am - 2:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Create 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 Round-table. (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. Credit: 30.00 | 01/23/2019(2 events)8:30 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Re-certification 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Participants will re-certify on verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Various therapeutic holds will be demonstrated and practiced. They will learn to de-escalate a crisis situation and test out of core competencies. Registration begins at 8:00 AM 9:00 am: FYI: Special Education Supervisors & Leadership Council Mtg. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 | 01/24/2019(2 events)8:30 am: Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans 8:30 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Functional 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. This event offers 6 credit hours per day for a total of 12 credit hours. You must attend January 9th and the 24th to receive ACT 48 credit hours. Sign in is from 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM. Registration closes on January 2nd, 2019. | 01/25/2019(1 event)8:30 am: School Counselor Professional Learning Opportunity 8:30 am - 2:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 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: Mental Health and Workforce Development 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. Meals, materials and lunch for all three sessions are included in the cost. This is a three day course. You must attend all three days to receive ACT 48 credits. Partial credits will not be given. Cost: $100 Registration closes October 19, 2018 | 01/26/2019 |
| 01/27/2019 | 01/28/2019(1 event)8:30 am: School-Wide Information Systems Training 8:30 am - 11:30 am BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 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 1/25/2019 | 01/29/2019 | 01/30/2019(2 events)8:30 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:30 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport PA 17701 Day One is Wednesday, January 30th. Day Two is Friday, February 1st. This 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. The cost for this training is $55 and includes ACT 48 filing, materials and lunch on both days. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM with the training following. Every attempt will be made to end the training at 3:30 pm.
| 01/31/2019 | 02/01/2019(1 event)8:00 am: FYI - QBS Day 2 is rescheduled from January 30th to today due to weather 8:00 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 | 02/02/2019 |