Events in November 2023
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| 10/29/2023 | 10/30/2023 | 10/31/2023(1 event)9:00 am: Gifted Educator Networking 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Facilitated by the BLaST Division of Educational Planning and BLaST Division of Student Services, these networking events are for information sharing, discussion, and collaboration around relevant K-12 Gifted Education topics. There will be an emphasis on PDE initiatives and best practices for Gifted Educators. This network promotes a culture for learning and growth for all Gifted Educators interested in staying connected and up to date in best practices. Location: Canton office Lunch is provided Cost: $25 | 11/01/2023 | 11/02/2023 | 11/03/2023 | 11/04/2023 |
| 11/05/2023 | 11/06/2023(1 event)8:30 am: SAP Fall Coordination Day 8:30 am - 12:30 pm This year’s fall SAP County Coordination—live and in-person—will occur on Monday, November 6. Registration will occur from 8:00a - 8:30a, and our session will run from 8:30a - 12:30p. This year's topic is “Family Engagement in the SAP Process." Space is limited; register early, and spread the word to your team and liaisons. Lunch is NOT provided Click HERE to register! | 11/07/2023 | 11/08/2023 | 11/09/2023 | 11/10/2023 | 11/11/2023 |
| 11/12/2023 | 11/13/2023 | 11/14/2023(1 event)9:00 am: Math Networking 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Math Networking is a time to connect with other math professionals to hear from PDE as well as expand your knowledge of best instructional and assessment practices. Join us on November 14th to expand your understanding of the scoring process for open-ended items, participate in scoring sample open-ended responses, and writing open-ended items with your own assessments. Attendees should be sure to bring their math assessments! After attendees have had time to put their new skills into practice, the guest from PDE will return on December 19th. Attendees should bring their newly-developed assessment items and students’ responses. Participants will receive feedback and assistance with item writing and scoring items from your own classroom. Location: Williamsport office Act 48 hours: 11 (must attend both sessions- 11/14/23 and 12/19/23) Lunch is not provided | 11/15/2023 | 11/16/2023 | 11/17/2023 | 11/18/2023 |
| 11/19/2023 | 11/20/2023(1 event)9:00 am: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 101 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Educators will increase their understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This session goes over the basics of UDL and is a great way to learn about resources related to UDL and how to start planning with a UDL mindset for your next successful lessons. Location: Williamsport office Act 48 hours: 5 Lunch is not provided
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| 11/26/2023 | 11/27/2023 | 11/28/2023 | 11/29/2023(1 event)8:30 am: LETRS 3rd Edition Volume 1 8:30 am - 3:00 pm LETRS addresses four critical outcomes for effective literacy instruction: understanding the science of reading, converting research to practice, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and transforming instruction. By understanding the “why” behind science and evidence-based research, educators can effectively know how to aid students in learning to read. With Bridge to Practice activities, educators implement the knowledge gained directly into their classrooms. Dates/Locations: 10/17/2023- Canton office 11/29/2023- Canton office 02/22/2024- Williamsport office 03/20/2024- Williamsport office Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch WILL be provided Cost: $20 per session | 11/30/2023(1 event)9:30 am: Curriculum Coordinators and Principals Meeting 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 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 Rebecca Gibboney at rgibboney@iu17.org. This event is for CURRICULUM COORDINATORS, PRINCIPALS AND OTHER ADMINISTRATORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS SERVED BY BLaST IU 17. Act 48 hours: 2 Click HERE to register! | 12/01/2023 | 12/02/2023 |