Events in February 2019
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| 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 |
| 02/03/2019 | 02/04/2019(1 event)9:00 am: Neurodiversity in the Workplace~Preparing Transition Age youth with Autism for Employment and College 9:00 am - 3:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Preparing transition age youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders for College and employment can be challenging at times. This workshop will train participants in the Arc of Philadelphia's "Neurodiversity in the Workplace" curriculum. This curriculum allows individuals with diverse neurological conditions to function at a high professional level with specialized training. COST: $40 ~ Includes lunch, materials & ACT 48 processing. Registration begins at 8:30 AM | 02/05/2019 | 02/06/2019(1 event)9:00 am: Neurodiversity in the Workplace~Preparing Transition Age youth with Autism for Employment and College 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 Preparing transition age youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders for College and employment can be challenging at times. This workshop will train participants in the Arc of Philadelphia's "Neurodiversity in the Workplace" curriculum. This curriculum allows individuals with diverse neurological conditions to function at a high professional level with specialized training. COST: $40 ~ Includes lunch, materials & ACT 48 processing. Registration begins at 8:30 AM | 02/07/2019(1 event)8:30 am: QBS ~ Initial Training 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. Notes: This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts will be invoiced upon completion. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. | 02/08/2019(1 event)8:30 am: QBS ~ Initial Training 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. Notes: This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts will be invoiced upon completion. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. | 02/09/2019 |
| 02/10/2019 | 02/11/2019(1 event)8:30 am: Project Max In-Service Day 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, none 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Project Max team training is for Project Max current team members for the 2018-2019 school year. This team will spend the day learning Project Max principles and learning supports available to implement Project Max strategies. Strategies include: using PA core standards for students with students with low incidence disabilities and significant communication needs, Project Max lending library resources, and various inclusive practices that presume competence for all students in all populations. Lunch will be provided. Registration closes on January 21, 2019. COST: no charge
| 02/12/2019 | 02/13/2019(2 events)8:00 am: Induction Series ~ Year 1 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 9:00 am: Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) - ZOOM 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ZOOM none 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. This session will focus on Designing Effective Professional Development Experiences. | 02/14/2019 | 02/15/2019 | 02/16/2019 |
| 02/17/2019 | 02/18/2019(1 event)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. Sign in begins at 8:45 AM Cost: $25 | 02/19/2019(1 event)9:00 am: Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway Initiative 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 The Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway initiative is built on the belief that school systems, individual schools, departments, or individual teachers can improve their STEM education practices through a positive, collaborative approach. BLaST IU 17 will be hosting this series of three workshops (Emerging, Progressing and Advancing) throughout the year to guide you through the use of the Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway tools. The workshop and workbooks are free of charge for your STEM team. Interested districts can contact Rob McKenzie for more information. Lunch is on your own. Facilitator: Rob McKenzie Credits: 15 Course Dates: February 19, March 12 & April 9, 2019 Session Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Registration begins at 8:45 AM Registration Deadline: 2/15/2019 Semester: Spring | 02/20/2019(2 events)9:00 am: Guided Math Pilot Program 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This is the pilot program of Guided Math and is by invitation only. 9:00 am: Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 The Innovation & Technology Collaborative (ITC) is a network of educators and administrators who are interested in implementing 21st Century tools to transform teaching and learning. The ITC will meet every other month to provide the following: Support for PA Core Standards and STEM programs; Opportunities to network; Support for districts to develop their own professional development models (train-the-trainer); Support for teacher leaders as they infuse innovation and technology in creative and inventive ways into all curriculum. Lunch is NOT provided.
| 02/21/2019(2 events)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Recertification 8:00 am - 3:30 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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. | 02/22/2019(1 event)8:30 am: TIPS Training 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) is a conceptual model for problem solving that has been operationalized into a set of practical procedures to be used during meetings of school-based problem solving teams such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Use of TIPS procedures can help team members identify, address, and resolve students' social and academic behavior problems. A key feature of TIPS is its emphasis on team members' ongoing use of data to inform decision making about each of the problem-solving processes (e.g., using data to identify and define significant problems; establish baseline and goal rates/levels of the problem; select solutions likely to be effective, given the hypothesized function of the problem behavior; monitor and achieve implementation integrity of solution actions; monitor problem behavior and adjust solution actions as necessary to achieve the objectively-defined resolution goal). TIPS was developed in collaboration between researchers Rob Horner, Anne Todd, and Steve Newton at the University of Oregon and Bob and Kate Algozzine, Dale Cusumano, and Angela Preston at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Sign in begins at 8:15 AM. COST: $20 (Includes lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing) | 02/23/2019 |
| 02/24/2019 | 02/25/2019 | 02/26/2019 | 02/27/2019(1 event)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 | 02/28/2019(1 event)8:30 am: School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System - Tier Two Interventions 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This is a requested training designed for schools to initiate the development of Tier Two interventions in their School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System. Participants attending with a tier two team, including an administrator, can complete the steps to establish a check in check out system. Teams will audit existing interventions, establish entrance and exit rules required to access tier two interventions, and determine from existing data interventions that are in need of development. Participants will complete the online training for Check In/Check Out System available through SWIS with a subscription. This is a one day session. Lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing are included in the $25 charge. Registration begins at 8:00 AM. | 03/01/2019 | 03/02/2019 |