Events in October 2020
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| 09/27/2020 | 09/28/2020 | 09/29/2020 | 09/30/2020(1 event) | 10/01/2020(1 event)9:00 am: PIIC PLUS 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location varies To enhance your Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) join us for PIIC PLUS! To continue growing our coaching best practices, participants will fill their coaching bucket with 'virtual' visits of different coaching districts. At each district, coaches will focus on one of the four elements of coaching including one-on-one and small group coaching, analyzing data, using evidenced-based literacy/instructional strategies and strategies to promote reflection. The showcase will focus on the process of coaching and is applicable to all identified PIIC coaches; however, it is also applicable to PreK-12 teacher leaders, instructional coaches, department chairs, curriculum coordinators and principals. When registering with payment, the participant is purchasing the bundle, which consists of three showcases. If an event occurs and the participant is unable to attend, please let Rebecca Gibboney (rgibboney@iu13.org) know in advance for planning purposes. When purchasing the PIIC PLUS bundle the Instructional Coach will also receive the Summer 'PIICnic' retreat, Coaching Workshops, State Action Plans, one on-site Mentor visit (3/district max), coffee with Coach (once a quarter), Eduprotocol strategies, amd a copy of 'The Happiness Project' by Gretchen Rubin! Registration deadline: September 16, 2020 Cost: $500 @ 1st coach, $400 @ 2nd coach & $250 @ 3+ coaches | 10/02/2020(1 event) | 10/03/2020 | |
| 10/04/2020 | 10/05/2020 | 10/06/2020 | 10/07/2020(2 events)9:00 am: TD - League of Learners (SYE 2021) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm This professional development offering will take the form of a professional learning network for administrators, curriculum coordinators and teacher leaders (grades 3-8) who are willing to collaborate in round table discussions and dive deeper with text-dependent analysis. Participants must have previously attended Teaching Deliberate Analysis in order to participate in A League of Learners. 9:00 am: TDA: Skills Lab (SYE 2021) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Check-in with BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 for our K-8 TDA Skills Lab. Every month we will share a specific skill that educators should practice with themselves and their students to develop an analytical mindset and build a culture of analysis. These skills are recyclable and should be used throughout the school year. While the skills remain the same, the instruction may look different from grade to grade. The skills lab will run asynchronously and virtually so that educators can dive in when ready. Content will drop each month and reflection exercises will be embedded throughout each skill section. There will be touchpoints along the way with Rebecca Gibboney and Erin Hamilton, who will help bridge these skills into practice. $40/participant We do not have dates completely set yet but registration will be open until March to be safe. COST: $40 | 10/08/2020(1 event) | 10/09/2020 | 10/10/2020 | |
| 10/11/2020 | 10/12/2020 | 10/13/2020(1 event)All day: School to Workforce Connections All day - School to Workforce Connections ~ A Cultural Shift Principal and Teacher Training The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is pleased to announce the two hour ZOOM train-the-trainer boot camp (Act 48) designed to assist districts in meeting the statewide postsecondary attainment 2025 goal of 60 percent of Pennsylvanians with a postsecondary credential, certificate, or degree. Training will be provided by the Career Readiness State Training (CRST) team and will include the following: • Career Readiness and Workforce in PA (Career Education and Work Standards) • Industry-Based Learning • Stakeholder and Workforce Partnerships • Classroom and Workforce Alignment • Supporting Resources District training teams should include a minimum of three and no more than ten K-12 educators. The lead team member should be a building principal or assistant principal. With an emphasis on classroom alignment to workforce needs, team composition should include teachers from both elementary and secondary. The goal of this training is the development of an action plan that utilizes stakeholder and workforce partnerships to expand the classroom to career connections and build school wide momentum for career readiness. Team members will be poised to provide support in the implementation of the action plan | 10/14/2020(2 events)12:00 pm: Highly Qualified Para Assessment Testing 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm ZOOM 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 materials, certificate and Para hour processing is included in the cost. For questions, please contact registrar@iu17.org. This is a ZOOM training. Sign in begins at 11:45 AM Cost: $25
| 10/15/2020(1 event)8:30 am: Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year One Participants 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-673-6001 | 10/16/2020(1 event)12:00 pm: Overview of the 5 Big Ideas in Literacy 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This session will explore the 5 big ideas of reading. Included will be discussion about the research as well as how and when to use the 5 big ideas effectively. | 10/17/2020 | |
| 10/18/2020 | 10/19/2020(1 event) | 10/20/2020 | 10/21/2020(1 event)9:00 am: Code.org 9:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM none Code.org is offering this virtual workshop to prepare educators, content-area teachers, librarians, and technology specialists to introduce computer science basics in a format that’s fun and accessible to the youngest learners. The workshop will cover content for an elementary school curriculum (unplugged and plugged) and be broken into three 2 hour sessions. These sessions are an opportunity to increase your knowledge and confidence in facilitating an engaged computer science classroom, and a chance to connect with other educators who are working to bring computer science to their schools. Susan Kandianis will be our guest speaker! | 10/22/2020 | 10/23/2020(2 events)8:30 am: School Counselor Professional Learning Opportunity 8:30 am - 2:30 pm 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 Registration closes 10/16/2020
9:00 am: Code.org 9:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM none Code.org is offering this virtual workshop to prepare educators, content-area teachers, librarians, and technology specialists to introduce computer science basics in a format that’s fun and accessible to the youngest learners. The workshop will cover content for an elementary school curriculum (unplugged and plugged) and be broken into three 2 hour sessions. These sessions are an opportunity to increase your knowledge and confidence in facilitating an engaged computer science classroom, and a chance to connect with other educators who are working to bring computer science to their schools. Susan Kandianis will be our guest speaker! | 10/24/2020 | |
| 10/25/2020 | 10/26/2020(1 event)8:00 am: QBS Safety Care ~ Initial Training 8:00 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport PA 17701 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. DATES: October 26 & 27, 2020 TIME: 8:00 AM ~ 3:30 PM ( Sign in begins at 7:45 AM) COST: 1/7 OF $625 = $178.50 | 10/27/2020(4 events)8:00 am: QBS Safety Care ~ Initial Training 8:00 am - 3:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport PA 17701 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. DATES: October 26 & 27, 2020 TIME: 8:00 AM ~ 3:30 PM ( Sign in begins at 7:45 AM) COST: 1/7 OF $625 = $178.50 9:00 am: Leadership Cohort: Leading through an Equitable Lens 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 12:30 pm: School Wide Information System Training 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ZOOM none
| 10/28/2020(2 events)9:00 am: Code.org 9:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM none Code.org is offering this virtual workshop to prepare educators, content-area teachers, librarians, and technology specialists to introduce computer science basics in a format that’s fun and accessible to the youngest learners. The workshop will cover content for an elementary school curriculum (unplugged and plugged) and be broken into three 2 hour sessions. These sessions are an opportunity to increase your knowledge and confidence in facilitating an engaged computer science classroom, and a chance to connect with other educators who are working to bring computer science to their schools. Susan Kandianis will be our guest speaker! | 10/29/2020(1 event) | 10/30/2020(1 event)9:00 am: eQUIP Online Learning Services (In-Service) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ZOOM none 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 12:00 PM. Registration begins at 8:45 AM. Cost: No charge | 10/31/2020 |