BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 offers professional development
in the following formats:
Face-to-Face (F) – at both of the IU 17 offices or on-site in your district/organization facilities
Online (O) – via Moodle, Skype or other Internet-based media
Blended (B) – combined face-to-face and online
Hybrid (H) – face-to-face supported and/or augmented by an online component
Professional Development Strands
In addition to the topics listed, BLaST IU 17 offers customized solutions to meet your professional development needs. To discuss available options,
please contact Christina Steinbacher-Reed (570.3238561 Ext. 1071) or  Jerry Christy (570.323.8561 Ext. 1021)
Events in October 2024
- Acadience Reading K-6 Essential Workshop
Acadience Reading K-6 Essential Workshop
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10/01/2024Acadience Reading Mentors will model how to detect K–6 students who are at risk for early reading difficulties in order to provide timely instructional support and prevent the occurrence of later reading difficulties. Acadience Reading K–6 also provides universal screening, detects when students need extra support, is sensitive to effects of intervention and supports the RtI/Multi-tiered model.
Date/Time/Location:
October 1, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Williamsport officeAct 48 hours: 5
Lunch will not be provided
Click HERE to register today!
- Math Networking
Math Networking
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10/15/2024This Math Networking opportunity for K-12 Math Educators will meet 3 times in person (Oct 15th, Dec 19th, and Feb 13th). The Math Networking group will meet for thirty minute virtual informal conversations every other month beginning September 2024. The dates and times for these virtual connections will be determined by the cohort at a later time. To maximize professional learning, participants are strongly encouraged, but not required, to attend all sessions. The professional learning topics will include but are not limited to: - Hybrid Station Rotation - Student Engagement Strategies - Formative/Summative Assessment - PSSA / Keystone Preparation, etc. - Data Analysis
Dates/Locations (all sessions run from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.):
10/15/24: Canton
12/19/24: Williamsport
2/13/25: CantonCost: $0
Act 48 hours: 5 hours for each session attended
Lunch will not be providedClick HERE to register today for the October 15th session!
- Highly Qualified Para Assessment Training
Highly Qualified Para Assessment Training
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10/31/2024Workshop 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 for "highly qualified paraprofessionals." . To be considered Highly Qualified, individuals are required to have (1) of the following:
• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study
• Possess an associate degree or higher
• Pass a rigorous local assessment in reading, writing and mathematics
For questions, please contact registrar@iu17.org.
School districts and agencies will be invoiced upon completion. If your school district or agency is not covering the registration fee, you will be required to present payment on the day of the workshop. Other attendees (non-district, non-agency) will be required to present payment on the day of the workshop. Materials and ACT 48/Para credits processing is included in the cost. This event is for paraprofessionals who have not tested previously or for new hires only.Date/Location
October 31, 2024 - Canton office - 8:30 am - 2:30 pmCost: $25
Lunch will not be providedClick HERE to register today!