Events in November 2020
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| 11/01/2020 | 11/02/2020 | 11/03/2020 | 11/04/2020(1 event)All day: TDA: Skills Lab (SYE 2021) 11/04/2020 to 01/19/2021 ~ Registration is open! All day - ZOOM none 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. Activity Subject Area: Teaching and Learning Professional Development Credit: 8.00 Location: Zoom Cost: 40.00 | 11/05/2020 | 11/06/2020(2 events)8:30 am: Youth Mental Health First Aid Blended Course 8:30 am - 1:30 pm ZOOM none
3:30 pm: Induction ~ SYE 2021 ~ Year Two Participants 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-673-6001 | 11/07/2020 | |
| 11/08/2020 | 11/09/2020 | 11/10/2020(3 events)9:00 am: Career Readiness Bootcamp Training 9:00 am - 11:00 am ZOOM none 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. Our guest speaer is Chris Herman. Zoom link will be emailed upon registration and prior to event. ACT 48: 2 hours Sign in begins at 8:45 AM 9:00 am: Computer Science Collaborative 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Collaborate and network with Computer Science teachers and leaders from districts in the BLaST IU17 region. This collaborative will share ideas (new and old), develop course work and support one another to lead the way for Computer Science in our region. This group will focus on local and statewide Computer Science initiatives and how to instill the values of the critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity in 21st Century Learners. Sign in begins at 8:30 AM. COST: $25 Lunch is NOT included. 3:30 pm: Career Readiness Bootcamp Training 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm ZOOM none 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. Our guest speaer is Chris Herman. Zoom link will be emailed upon registration and prior to event. ACT 48: 2 hours Sign in begins at 3:15 pM | 11/11/2020(2 events)9:00 am: PIIC Coaches ~ Session 2 9:00 am - 2:00 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. Please Note: Lunch is NOT provided 9:00 am: PIIC Coaches ~ Session 2 9:00 am - 2:00 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. Please Note: Lunch is NOT provided | 11/12/2020 | 11/13/2020(1 event) | 11/14/2020 | |
| 11/15/2020 | 11/16/2020 | 11/17/2020 | 11/18/2020(1 event)9:00 am: IU 17 Supervisor Meeting 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 | 11/19/2020(1 event)9:00 am: Innovation & Technology Collaborative SYE 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm With the commitment of the state funds to promote the growth of equitable STEM opportunities for all students, we are again able to offer participation in ITC at no cost to districts. The Innovation & Technology Collaborative (ITC) is a network of educators and administrators interested in implementing 21st Century approaches to transform teaching and learning. New this year is a field trip to Delta School in State College! Sign in begins at 8:30 AM ACT 48: 4.5 hours | 11/20/2020(2 events)8:30 am: Youth Mental Health First Aid Blended Course 8:30 am - 1:30 pm ZOOM none
9:30 am: Technology Coordinator's Meeting 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Items to be covered: Zoom software, VOIP services, websites, telephone lines, technology updates. | 11/21/2020 | |
| 11/22/2020 | 11/23/2020 | 11/24/2020 | 11/25/2020 | 11/26/2020 | 11/27/2020 | 11/28/2020 | |
| 11/29/2020 | 11/30/2020 | 12/01/2020 | 12/02/2020(1 event) | 12/03/2020(1 event) | 12/04/2020 | 12/05/2020 |