Events in May 2018
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| 04/29/2018 | 04/30/2018(1 event)8:30 am: Assistive Technology Roundtable 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 You are invited to participate in a professional development day designed for both school district and Intermediate Unit regular education teachers, special education teachers, and speech and language therapists. Our featured presenters are Dana Vermilya and Christine Bear, speech-language pathologists & assistive technology consultants. Participants will gain a better understanding of supports that are available for students with assistive technology needs related to writing, what accommodations are allowable for state testing, and participate in a make and take activity. Participants will leave with knowledge & resources to consider implementing writing tools for AT as well as make appropriate accommodations. | 05/01/2018 | 05/02/2018(2 events)N/A: 2018 Paraprofessional Conference N/A - 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Join us for the 2018 Paraprofessional Conference on August 9th at Loyalsock Township High School! Welcome to the 2018 Paraeducator Conference 8:45 - 9:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks - Auditorium 9:00 - 10-:15 Keynote with Shane F. Crosby 10:15 - 10:30 Break (morning refreshments will still be available) 10:30 - 11:45 Breakout Session ONE 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch Provided in High School Cafeteria 12:45 - 2:00 Breakout Session TWO 2:00 - 2:15 Break 2:15 - 3:30 Breakout Session THREE | 05/03/2018(1 event)9:00 am: eQUIP Online Learning Services (In-Service) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This in-service is for POCs and other staff who work with your eQUIP eLearning programs. Each member district should send at least one person, but additional team members are welcome. We will spend time looking at best practices in eLearning, success stories, and practical tips to get the most out of the systems we all use on a daily basis. It is a time to meet up with like-minded professionals from surrounding districts, find solutions to problems, and develop a network that can be relied on throughout the school year. This In-Service begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Morning beverages, lunch and materials are supplied. Cost $40 | 05/04/2018(2 events)7:30 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Recertification 7:30 am - 4:00 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 recertify 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. 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. | 05/05/2018 |
| 05/06/2018 | 05/07/2018(2 events)8:00 am: NISL: Setting High Expectations 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, none 17701 USA 570-323-8561 For informational purposes only. 8:30 am: Project MAX: Presuming Competence, Raising Expectations 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 The purpose of Project MAX is to increase the capacity of PA schools to provide all students, including those with complex needs, with maximum access to and learning of the general education curriculum. This is a team training that consists of an internal coach, special education leader, curriculum leader, principal, special and general educator, related service personnel, and the family. Participation in Project MAX is a three year commitment. Teams will complete an implementation rubric, problem solve barriers, and use this information to develop an implementation plan that identify at least four substantive action steps that will move the school or program closer to optimized practice. This is a select team training. Registration closes 4/30/2018 | 05/08/2018(2 events)8:00 am: NISL Course 3C: Sustaining Transformation Through Capacity & Commitment 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 For informational purposes only. 9:00 am: Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, none 17701 USA 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. | 05/09/2018(2 events)8:00 am: NISL Course 3C: Sustaining Transformation Through Capacity & Commitment 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, none 17701 USA 570-323-8561 For informational purposes only. 8:00 am: Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) - Session 5 8:00 am - 3:30 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. | 05/10/2018(1 event)8:30 am: Raising Expectations 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 Networking meeting will be consisting of a structured topic in the AM followed with an 'unconference' type structure in the PM to allow teachers to share ideas/lessons/instructional techniques and problem solve towards supporting continued student achievement. Topics for sequential networking meetings will be developed by the participants from a needs based poll and then developed by the presenters. AM topics will consist of instructional techniques for engagement, comprehension, communication, behavior, and levels of complexity based on Bloom and Webb taxonomies. Lunch & Materials provided | 05/11/2018 | 05/12/2018 |
| 05/13/2018 | 05/14/2018 | 05/15/2018 | 05/16/2018(1 event)9:00 am: Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway Initiative ~ Part 2 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, none 17724 USA 570-673-6001 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 will be provided. Facilitator: Rob McKenzie Credits: 4.00 Course Dates: 5/16/2018 to 5/16/2018 Session Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Registration begins at 8:30 AM Registration is closed Semester: Spring Cost: 15.00
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| 05/20/2018 | 05/21/2018 | 05/22/2018(1 event)9:30 am: TaC Collaboration Meeting for IU 17, 16 & 9 9:30 am - 2:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 Please join us for a combined meeting of the TaC departments from IU 17, 16 & 9. Glean new ideas and encouragement from your peers in other IU's. Learn what training's and workshops have and have not been successful. Please register by May 18th. If you have missed the registration deadline simply drop an email to registrar@iu17.org to be added. | 05/23/2018 | 05/24/2018(2 events)9:00 am: New Teacher Induction for BLaST Teachers 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 A series developed for new teachers in their first years of teaching with BLaST. This series includes days prior to the start of the school year, as well as days during the first year of teacher. Topics include classroom management, DaRTS, writing IEPs, integrating technology into instruction, effective communication, and state assessments. Facilitator: Jennifer Starner Credits: 5.00 Course Date: 5/24/2018 Session Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Registration starts at 8:30 AM) Registration Deadline: 5/17/2018 Semester: Spring Target Audience: New BLaST Teachers | 05/25/2018 | 05/26/2018 |
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