Events in March 2021
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| 03/07/2021 | 03/08/2021 | 03/09/2021 | 03/10/2021(1 event)9:00 am: PIIC Coaches ~ Session 4 9:00 am - 2:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Canton Office Williamsport, PA 17701 US 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 | 03/11/2021(1 event)3:30 pm: Introduction to Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ZOOM none You and your staff will learn a range of strategies that can be used every day. Attendees will learn how to set high expectations while being supportive. Opportunities be provided to practice how to provide direct feedback and how to ask questions that foster accountability. The most effective methods to resolve common conflicts will be presented. We devote the second day entirely to teaching attendees to facilitate restorative circles. Circles are an essential process for building social capital, resolving social problems and responding when harm occurs. Circles create a positive learning environment. Attendees will learn by participating in circles with other attendees and taking turns learning how to facilitate a circle. By the end of the day, staff will be prepared to return to their setting and run their first circle! This event is held on the second and fourth Thursday from February 11, 2021 through May27, 2021. Registration open until 2/4/2021. Activity Subject Area: Student Social and Health Issues | 03/12/2021(1 event) | 03/13/2021 |
| 03/14/2021 | 03/15/2021 | 03/16/2021 | 03/17/2021(2 events)3:00 pm: Computer Science Professional Learning (K-8) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ZOOM none Expand computer science in your classroom and in your school! This virtual course will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences that will support K-8 educators in a learn, plan and implement, and reflection phase. Participants will grow their computer science teaching capacity and learn how to integrate computer science into their own curriculum. While it is not required, it is recommended that schools engage with a team of 2+ educators to allow for collaboration throughout the professional learning. Throughout this learning commitment, participants will engage as the learner, teacher, and CS champion. You will have the choice of three days for the Learning Kickoff session, the choice of two days for the Plan and Implement session and everyone comes together for the reflection/celebration final session. REGISTRATION CLOSES: May 12, 2021 ACT 48: 48 credits LOCATION: Zoom | 03/18/2021(2 events)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 | 03/19/2021(1 event)9:30 am: Technology Coordinator's Meeting 9:30 am - 1:00 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport PA 17701 Items to be covered: Zoom software, VOIP services, websites, telephone lines, technology updates. | 03/20/2021 |
| 03/21/2021 | 03/22/2021(1 event)All day: Autism Connection Community 2021 All day - Do you currently work with students diagnosed with Autism? Are you looking for strategies to promote learning and areas of positive growth? Are you looking to build a connection with other teachers and educators? Check-in with the BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 for my ‘Autism Connection Community.’ Every month, I will share a specific skill area that educators should practice with themselves and their students to develop a better understanding and increase a positive classroom culture and environment. These skills are recyclable and should be used throughout the school year. The instruction and strategies may vary from grade to grade and depending on each student since “no two students are the same.” 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 touch points along the way with Jim Rinehimer, who will help bridge these skills into practice. Content drops: March 22, April 19 & May 10 Deadline to register is May 10, 2021 No cost ACT 48: 6 | 03/23/2021(2 events)8:30 am: Engineering by Design 8:30 am - 11:30 am ZOOM none Engineering by Design (EbD) is built on the belief that the ingenuity of children is untapped, unrealized potential that, when properly motivated, will lead to the next generation of technologists, innovators, designers, and engineers. Join this virtual training to learn how to integrate a curriculum in your content area to have your students learning concepts and principles in an authentic problem-/project-based environment. This curriculum uses all four STEM content areas, as well as English Language Arts, to help students understand the complexities of tomorrow. ACT 48: 3 Credits 12:30 pm: EiE: Elementary is Engineering (Wee Engineer & Kindergarten) 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ZOOM none EiE curriculum creates generations of problem solvers through STEM learning experiences that surprise, delight, and inspire lifelong learners. The programs encourage all children to envision themselves as engineers. This training is targeted for PreK-K educators and will focus on the units within this curriculum and how they can be integrated into your already taught curriculum. Registration Deadline: March 19, 2021 ACT 48: 3 credits | 03/24/2021 | 03/25/2021(2 events)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 3:30 pm: Introduction to Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ZOOM none You and your staff will learn a range of strategies that can be used every day. Attendees will learn how to set high expectations while being supportive. Opportunities be provided to practice how to provide direct feedback and how to ask questions that foster accountability. The most effective methods to resolve common conflicts will be presented. We devote the second day entirely to teaching attendees to facilitate restorative circles. Circles are an essential process for building social capital, resolving social problems and responding when harm occurs. Circles create a positive learning environment. Attendees will learn by participating in circles with other attendees and taking turns learning how to facilitate a circle. By the end of the day, staff will be prepared to return to their setting and run their first circle! This event is held on the second and fourth Thursday from February 11, 2021 through May27, 2021. Registration open until 2/4/2021. Activity Subject Area: Student Social and Health Issues | 03/26/2021(1 event)8:30 am: School Counselor Professional Learning Opportunity 8:30 am - 2:30 pm BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 US 570-323-8561 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
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| 03/28/2021 | 03/29/2021(2 events)9:00 am: Implementing the K-12 Career Education and Work standards using SmartFutures.org 9:00 am - 10:30 am This session is open to all Pennsylvania-based school districts, CTC’s and charter schools with or without current SmartFutures.org subscriptions, and is being provided at no cost to participants. Join David Mosey, Smart Futures Executive Director, for a 90-minute overview and conversation highlighting the SmartFutures.org platform as a seamless and customized solution to implementing the Career Education and work Standards from any classroom or remotely. SmartFutures.org is poised to assure that your schools have seamless remote delivery of career ready artifacts and individualized career plans and portfolios for every student. Chris Herman, CSIU Educational Consultant & PDE Career Ready Region 6 Liaison, will serve as the training Co-Host. Throughout this 90-minute, interactive session, David will provide an overview of how SmartFutures quickly and easily produces the following outputs: K-12 Career Readiness Artifacts (At least 15 CEW-Based Activities per grade band) Individualized K-12 Career Plan and Portfolio Implementation of K-12 School Guidance Plan Portability between School Districts, CTC’s, Charter Schools, After-School Programs, etc. Real-Time Progress Monitoring for Compliance Single-Click PIMS File Creation for Career Readiness Indicator Reporting DATE: March 29, 2021 TIME: 9:00 AM ~ 10:30 AM ACT 48: 1.5 COST: Free 1:00 pm: Implementing the K-12 Career Education and Work standards using SmartFutures.org 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm This session is open to all Pennsylvania-based school districts, CTC’s and charter schools with or without current SmartFutures.org subscriptions, and is being provided at no cost to participants. Join David Mosey, Smart Futures Executive Director, for a 90-minute overview and conversation highlighting the SmartFutures.org platform as a seamless and customized solution to implementing the Career Education and work Standards from any classroom or remotely. SmartFutures.org is poised to assure that your schools have seamless remote delivery of career ready artifacts and individualized career plans and portfolios for every student. Chris Herman, CSIU Educational Consultant & PDE Career Ready Region 6 Liaison, will serve as the training Co-Host. Throughout this 90-minute, interactive session, David will provide an overview of how SmartFutures quickly and easily produces the following outputs: K-12 Career Readiness Artifacts (At least 15 CEW-Based Activities per grade band) Individualized K-12 Career Plan and Portfolio Implementation of K-12 School Guidance Plan Portability between School Districts, CTC’s, Charter Schools, After-School Programs, etc. Real-Time Progress Monitoring for Compliance Single-Click PIMS File Creation for Career Readiness Indicator Reporting DATE: March 29, 2021 TIME: 1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM ACT 48: 1.5 COST: Free | 03/30/2021(1 event) | 03/31/2021(2 events)8:30 am: CS First: Subject Integration 8:30 am - 11:30 am ZOOM none In this hands-on professional development workshop, educators will take a deep dive into CS First, Google’s free ready-to-teach introductory computer science (CS) curriculum. As part of the Code with Google initiative, participants will find an entire curriculum along with all the necessary lesson plan resources to help teach these skills to students in grades 4-8. During the workshop, participants will: Review the CS First curriculum. Learn best practices with a CS First class from a student and teacher perspective. Create a plan of action for teaching CS First within their subject areas. Registration Deadline: 03/26/2021 ACT 48: 3 credits
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