Blast IU 17 is devoted to our community and offering professional development opportunities that will cultivate and support the minds of educators, faculty, and staff in our surrounding districts.
The Office of Professional Learning offers a large array of on site learning workshops for your needs. Below is what is currently available, look back often for continual updates on the newest professional development opportunities.
Events in April 2023
- LETRS 3rd Edition - Volume 1
LETRS 3rd Edition - Volume 1
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04/11/2023LETRS addresses four critical outcomes for effective literacy instruction: understanding the science of reading, converting research to practice, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and transforming instruction. By understanding the "why" behind science and evidence-based research, educators can effectively know how to aid students in learning to read. With Bridge to Practice activities, educators implement the knowledge gained directly into their classrooms.
Dates: September 13, October 18, March 14, & April 11 (must attend all sessions)
Location: Canton BLaST Office (Sept & Oct) & Williamsport BLaST Office (Mar & Apr)
Lunch will be provided
- LETRS 3rd Edition - Volume 2
LETRS 3rd Edition - Volume 2
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04/18/2023*Completion of LETRS Volume 1 (Units 1-4) is a prerequisite for Volume 2.
LETRS addresses four critical outcomes for effective literacy instruction: understanding the science of reading, converting research to practice, enhancing teacher effectiveness, and transforming instruction. Volume 2 focuses specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction, and the reading-writing connection. With Bridge to Practice activities, educators implement the knowledge gained directly into their classrooms.
Dates: September 27, November 8, March 28, April 18 (must attend all sessions)
Location: Canton BLaST Office (Sept & Nov) & Williamsport BLaST Office (Mar & Apr)
Lunch will be provided
- Online Learning Collaborative
Online Learning Collaborative
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04/25/2023Online learning is an integral part of your district's educational model. Each session will provide participants with a focused block of professional development in the morning. This time will be used to enhance the strengths and bolster the weaknesses of each program. Then, in the afternoon, participants will have dedicated time for networking and collaboration.
Cost: $25.00
Lunch is NOT provided