Frontline Education

1. NEIU 19 Induction - MENTORS ONLY - Year 1 Cohort 2025-2027

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 5/1/2026

This registration is for Mentors only participating in NEIU 19's Teacher Induction program for the 2025-2027 cohort. You and your mentee are expected to cover, review and collaborate on the required monthly checklists. Thank you for guiding your mentee this upcoming school year.

2. 2025-26 The Armature Arts Ambassador Project

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educators interested in the arts and arts education

Dates: 9/6/2025 to 6/6/2026

Educators will participate in professional development workshops in arts education. Additionally, they will serve as ambassadors in their respective school districts to teach and inform colleagues of opportunities and new information on arts integration and in arts learning.

3. ER&D - Instructional Strategies that Work

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School District

Dates: 1/20/2026 to 3/17/2026

Lesson plan and design to support student learning, particularly helpful for students with special needs. Course participants will learn how to develop scoring guides (rubrics) for student tasks; evaluate curriculum materials for any content area and create instructional plans that address the shortcomings of the materials. The information in this course can be applied in K-12 settings.

4. Structured Literacy Leadership: What Administrators Need to Know!

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/10/2026 to 5/6/2026

The purpose of this course is to ensure that leaders deepen their understanding of the Act 55, Chapter 49 legislative requirements regarding the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy and that they are better prepared to lead and support their staff in increasing reading achievement for all students, particularly diverse learners. This training will outline and review leading research in literacy, identify big ideas in reading instruction, and assist education leaders to analyze their core reading program and make determinations about instructional gaps in their current literacy program. In addition, leaders will be able to understand the importance and be able to evaluate how teachers and systems leverage efficient instructional practices including explicit instruction to improve outcomes for students within a Structured Literacy Framework. Finally, the training will help school leaders understand Structured Literacy within an MTSS framework, through assessment and instruction, in response to students' needs and increasing support for students with below grade level skills. Number of course hours: 18 in class hours, 3 online hours (Schoology course), 9 job-embedded hours

5. Ignite, Implement, Impact: A 3-Day School Improvement Institute (February 19th, March 26th & April 17, 2026)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/19/2026 to 4/17/2026

During the three-day Institute sessions, your NEIU 19 School Improvement Team, will provide practical strategies, action-plan review, structured reflection, guest speakers, networking, and opportunities for team collaboration to support meaningful and sustainable change and the implementation of your programming. School Improvement is a team approach, and we recommend three individuals (minimum) to attend these sessions. Each team member must register separately for Act 48 hours. The makeup of these teams should include:

• 1 building principal

• 1 lead educator (i.e., department head, coach, etc.)

• 1 additional person (i.e., multi-committee member, etc)

• Central Office individuals (curriculum directors, special education directors, etc.) are more than welcome to attend and participate in this series, but is not recommended to be one of the three identified individuals. (Lunch on your own)

6. OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project): Additive Cohort: 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/4/2026 to 5/19/2026

OGAP Additive Professional Development for K-3 classroom teachers, special educators, math interventionists, and math instructional leaders. OGAP Additive Reasoning professional development is organized around content, mathematics education research, and evidence in student work and instructional decision-making using formative assessment and learning progressions. Teachers will learn about increasing number sense, subitizing, counting, number comparison, number lines, addition, subtraction, and fact fluency.

7. Ignite, Implement, Impact: Day 2 & Day 3 School Improvement Institute / 3-26-2026 & 4-17-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/26/2026 to 4/17/2026

On your Day 2 & 3 Institute sessions, your NEIU 19 School Improvement Team, will provide practical strategies, action-plan review, structured reflection, guest speakers, networking, and opportunities for team collaboration to support meaningful and sustainable change and the implementation of your programming. School Improvement is a team approach, and we recommend three individuals (minimum) to attend these sessions. Each team member must register separately for Act 48 hours. The makeup of these teams should include:

• 1 building principal * 1 lead educator (i.e., department head, coach, etc.)

• 1 additional person (i.e., multi-committee member, etc)

• Central Office individuals (curriculum directors, special education directors, etc.) are more than welcome to attend and participate in this series, but is not recommended to be one of the three identified individuals. (Lunch on your own)

8. Intro to Collins Writing Workshop - March 30, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/30/2026

This session offers an introduction to the Collins Writing Program, a practical and proven approach to improving student writing across content areas. Participants will explore the program's Five Types of Writing, which blend writing-to-learn strategies with formal writing tasks to build clarity, critical thinking, and communication skills. Emphasis will be placed on how Collins Writing supports standards-aligned instruction and reinforces key literacy skills in all grade levels.

9. Reading 101 for Secondary SHS (Option 1)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 3/31/2026

High School (Grades 9-12): All 9-12 teachers (including our long-term subs, permanent subs, speech, school counselors, gifted, etc.) will participate in this two-hour professional learning session grounded in the science of reading and designed to support high school teachers with discipline specific literacy practices. *You will select WHEN you would like to be trained. Option 1 and 2 are paid trainings at the hourly rate. Option 3 is unpaid and will take place on the May 19th PD day in the afternoon. You must select and register for one option. DEADLINE to REGISTER is TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026. Reading 101 for Secondary This mini-course is grounded in the science of reading and designed to support high school teachers with discipline specific literacy practices. The first hour introduces foundational reading concepts, including how students learn to read and the skills that support fluent comprehension, using Scarborough's rope to build a shared understanding across content areas. The second hour focuses on research-based vocabulary practices that help high school students access complex text, strengthen comprehension, and build academic language. There will be two training sites based on participants' home schools. *Participants must register for the training at their home school. Teachers from LJA and SCA may select any available training location.

10. Reading 101 for Secondary WSHS (Option 1)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 3/31/2026

High School (Grades 9-12): All 9-12 teachers (including our long-term subs, permanent subs, speech, school counselors, gifted, etc.) will participate in this two-hour professional learning session grounded in the science of reading and designed to support high school teachers with discipline specific literacy practices. *You will select WHEN you would like to be trained. Option 1 and 2 are paid trainings at the hourly rate. Option 3 is unpaid and will take place on the May 19th PD day in the afternoon. You must select and register for one option. DEADLINE to REGISTER is TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026. Reading 101 for Secondary This mini-course is grounded in the science of reading and designed to support high school teachers with discipline specific literacy practices. The first hour introduces foundational reading concepts, including how students learn to read and the skills that support fluent comprehension, using Scarborough's rope to build a shared understanding across content areas. The second hour focuses on research-based vocabulary practices that help high school students access complex text, strengthen comprehension, and build academic language. There will be two training sites based on participants' home schools. *Participants must register for the training at their home school. Teachers from LJA and SCA may select any available training location. NEIU Links are in blue. Please register as soon as possible to secure your preferred option! Options will close once they reach capacity.

11. Every Moment Matters: Designing Engaging, Communicative Learning Spaces for Students with Autism / 4-8-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/8/2026

Starting Soon

This training equips special education teachers with foundational, evidence-based strategies to proactively manage challenging behaviors and create an optimal learning environment. Participants will explore behavioral basics and discover practical techniques to foster a structured, predictable, and positive classroom. Key topics include:
• Behavior Basics: Applying principles of ABA to prevent behavior, and capitalize on opportunities for reinforcement.
• Structuring Routines and Environment: Implementing clear expectations and visual supports to provide necessary structure, reduce anxiety, and promote engagement.
• Supporting Communication: Utilizing visuals to help students express their needs and wants.
• Increasing Independence: Learning strategies to fade adult and build independence, enabling students to thrive in all settings. Leave this session with an actionable toolkit to enhance student success, improve IEP goal attainment, and build a more supportive and inclusive classroom community.

12. Structured Literacy for English Language Learners within the PLUSS Framework / April 8, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/8/2026

Starting Soon

This day will provide attendees with an overview of Structured Literacy and how your ELL population fits in. Discover strategies, resources, and the ability to share and adapt information to fit your school building. We will dive deep into the PLUSS Framework. Today's session is designed for ESL specialists, ESL coordinators, and General Education teachers.

13. Open SciEd Professional Learning/Support Group

Program: STEM

Audience: Educators and Administrators who are currently piloting OpenSci Ed Curricular Materials

Dates: 4/9/2026

Starting Soon

Open to specific districts who have completed Open SciEd training, this meeting supports educators and administrators through the piloting process, exchanges information, resources and best practices and supports districts on their journey to full adoption.

14. Expanding AP Opportunities for Students- Work Session for NEIU 19 Schools- April 10, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Superintendents, High School Principals, Curriculum Coordinators, AP Coordinators, and other secondary leaders

Dates: 4/10/2026

Goals -Ascertain Interest -Learn from Dave Backler, Superintendent of SAU 20 in New Hampshire -Collaborate to initiate the AP Project

15. SSD - PSSA Building Plan (4/10/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff - Grades K-8

Dates: 4/10/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only. Grades K-8 Only.

16. Educational Leaders Forum - April 13, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/13/2026

PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FORUMS The Educational Leaders Forums have several purposes: a. To seek input and to solicit district/school needs for professional development programming, b. To share and receive PDE updates, c. To provide a forum to discuss issues, questions, etc. from the schools we serve, d. To hear from leading experts in the field, and e. To learn about NEIU programming updates from each NEIU department (Educational Programs and Services, Curriculum, TaC, Special Education, Technology, STEM, etc.). We hope to have representation from each of our member districts each month. up to 25 Act 45 hours will be awards for participation in these forums.

17. NEIU Learning Campus Dunmore Secondary Transition (AM Session 4-16-2026)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/16/2026

Transition Training

18. NEIU Learning Campus Dunmore Secondary Transition (PM Session 4-16-2026)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/16/2026

Transition Training

19. Online Learning Support Group

Program: STEM

Audience: Anyone that supports online learning for your district

Dates: 4/17/2026

New

If you or a member of your district team supports online learning, our first meeting of the Regional Online Learning Support Group is April 17th at 12:30pm. Consult (or commiserate) with your colleagues and learn about how others are supporting their online students. Snacks will be provided!

20. From Phonics to Fairy Tales: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Literacy (Grades K-3)

Program: CPE

Dates: 4/20/2026 to 5/31/2026

Literacy is a right; not a privileged. All students who enter our schools need to have equity and access to strong foundational literacy skills to they can unlock the magic of reading and contribute to our future society. This course is designed to amplify practices in phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension while taking student needs in account when planning.

21. How to View Students Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Program: CPE

Dates: 4/20/2026 to 5/31/2026

The purpose of the proposed course is to educate teachers on the trauma-informed approach. Once teachers learn the importance of using and the best practices of a trauma-informed approach, they will be more incline to implement the approach in their classrooms, thus improving their effectiveness as an educator.

22. Innovative Teaching with AI: Transforming Education for the 21st Century

Program: CPE

Dates: 4/20/2026 to 5/31/2026

The purpose of the proposed course is to educate teachers on the importance of integrating AI into the classroom. Once teachers learn the importance of using and the best practices for integrating AI tools, they will be more inclined to use AI in their classrooms, thus improving their effectiveness as an educator.

23. IEPs and the Dynamic Learning Maps - April 21, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/21/2026

This training empowers educators to effectively integrate the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) system into their Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process. How do the Essential Elements connect to the IEP? What data is available to the IEP team? The afternoon networking opportunity will highlight an elementary classroom. The day will conclude with brainstorming strategies for improved parent engagement in the IEP process.

24. TACT2 Trainers Annual Recertification / 4-22-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/22/2026

Closed

This Training is open to current & active TACT2 Trainers only. Limited to 16 participants.

25. SSD - Professional Developmnet Planning Committee (4/22/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 4/22/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

26. Gifted Network - April 24, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/24/2026

NEIU 19 has created this network as an opportunity for individuals supporting Gifted Students to support each other through problem-solving on difficult situations/cases, gaining peer advice, and brainstorming how to manage unique topics impacting the group. Each session will feature guest speakers, high interest topics, scenarios that will offer conversations to be completed in small groups, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow from each other as we debrief whole group. Looking forward to building this network with you.

27. TACT2 Trainers Annual Recertification / 4-29-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/29/2026

This Training is open to current & active TACT2 trainers only. Limited to 16 participants.

28. SSD - Keystone Exam - Building Plan (5/1/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff - Grades 9-12

Dates: 5/1/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only Grades 9-12 Only.

29. Educational Leaders Forum - May 4, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/4/2026

PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FORUMS The Educational Leaders Forums have several purposes: a. To seek input and to solicit district/school needs for professional development programming, b. To share and receive PDE updates, c. To provide a forum to discuss issues, questions, etc. from the schools we serve, d. To hear from leading experts in the field, and e. To learn about NEIU programming updates from each NEIU department (Educational Programs and Services, Curriculum, TaC, Special Education, Technology, STEM, etc.). We hope to have representation from each of our member districts each month. up to 25 Act 45 hours will be awards for participation in these forums.

30. Emotional Support Network - May 5, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/5/2026

NEIU 19 has created this network as an opportunity for emotional support teachers to support each other through problem-solving on difficult situations/cases, gaining peer advice, and brainstorming how to manage unique topics impacting the group. Each session will feature guest speakers, high interest topics, scenarios that will offer conversations to be completed in small groups, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow from each other as we debrief whole group. Looking forward to building this network with you.

31. School Nurse Professional Development Night - May 7, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/7/2026

New

This interactive, practical session builds knowledge and confidence in implementing Section 504. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the law's civil rights foundation, eligibility criteria, and how 504 differs from IDEA/IEPs. The session walks through referral, evaluation, and determining substantial limitations, followed by step-by-step guidance on developing effective 504 Plans, including accommodations and team roles. Attendees will also explore strategies for communication, staff training, data collection, and annual reviews, while strengthening their ability to identify Child Find triggers and collaborate with families. Common misconceptions, legal safeguards, and key insights from OCR cases will also be addressed.

32. SSD - Curriculum Council (5/11/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 5/11/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

33. PBIS Networking Day / 5-12-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/12/2026

The NEIU19 is offering PBIS Networking Days for teams from around the region to connect over relevant PBIS topics and learn, share, collaborate, and inspire. All PBIS team members across the tiers are invited to attend. We welcome full teams as well as individual educators. Please have each team member register separately. We can't wait to see you!

34. TACT2 Trainers Annual Recertification / 5-12-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/12/2026

Training is open to current & active TACT2 trainers Only. Limited to 16 participants

35. MTSS Workshop

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/19/2026

MTSS Workshop

36. SSD - Professional Development Day 5 - PDD-5 (5/19/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/19/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

37. Reading 101 for Secondary SHS (Option 3)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 5/19/2026

High School (Grades 9-12): All 9-12 teachers (including our long-term subs, permanent subs, speech, school counselors, gifted, etc.) will participate in this two-hour professional learning session grounded in the science of reading and designed to support high school teachers with discipline specific literacy practices. *You will select WHEN you would like to be trained. Option 1 and 2 are paid trainings at the hourly rate. Option 3 is unpaid and will take place on the May 19th PD day in the afternoon. You must select and register for one option. DEADLINE to REGISTER is TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026. Reading 101 for Secondary This mini-course is grounded in the science of reading and designed to support high school teachers with discipline specific literacy practices. The first hour introduces foundational reading concepts, including how students learn to read and the skills that support fluent comprehension, using Scarborough's rope to build a shared understanding across content areas. The second hour focuses on research-based vocabulary practices that help high school students access complex text, strengthen comprehension, and build academic language. There will be two training sites based on participants' home schools. *Participants must register for the training at their home school. Teachers from LJA and SCA may select any available training location. NEIU Links are in blue. Please register as soon as possible to secure your preferred option! Options will close once they reach capacity.

38. Reading 101 for Secondary WSHS (Option 3)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 5/19/2026

High School (Grades 9-12): All 9-12 teachers (including our long-term subs, permanent subs, speech, school counselors, gifted, etc.) will participate in this two-hour professional learning session grounded in the science of reading and designed to support high school teachers with discipline specific literacy practices. *You will select WHEN you would like to be trained. Option 1 and 2 are paid trainings at the hourly rate. Option 3 is unpaid and will take place on the May 19th PD day in the afternoon. You must select and register for one option. DEADLINE to REGISTER is TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026. Reading 101 for Secondary This mini-course is grounded in the science of reading and designed to support high school teachers with discipline specific literacy practices. The first hour introduces foundational reading concepts, including how students learn to read and the skills that support fluent comprehension, using Scarborough's rope to build a shared understanding across content areas. The second hour focuses on research-based vocabulary practices that help high school students access complex text, strengthen comprehension, and build academic language. There will be two training sites based on participants' home schools. *Participants must register for the training at their home school. Teachers from LJA and SCA may select any available training location.

39. ESL 1: Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/25/2026 to 7/5/2026

This course is the basic introduction to ESL Program Specialist Certification. It will include five domains of teaching English learners:culture, language, planning instruction, assessment, and professionalism. Emphasis is placed on the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teaching standards and English Language Development Standards. Teachers will examine research-based practices in relation to the five domains and identify their role as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher.

40. TACT2 Trainers Annual Recertification / 5-27-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/27/2026

Training is open to current & active TACT2 trainers only. Limited to 16 participants.

41. The Mindful Educator: Cultivating Resilience in the Classroom and Beyond - May 28, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/28/2026

Calling all educators interested in mindfulness meditation for themselves and their students! Whether you are a novice or skilled practitioner, this professional development opportunity will equip you with the knowledge and practical strategies to confidently implement mindfulness into your classroom to enhance student attention and engagement through a trauma-informed lens. You will learn and practice meditation types and techniques to add to your own self-care toolkit while learning how to adapt those practices for mindful moments with your students. Your facilitator has 10 years of experience using mindfulness with students, a MEd in Mindfulness for Educators, and a 200-hour yoga teacher certification.

42. SSD - Building Plan Meeting 4 - BP-4 (5/29/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/29/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

43. SSD - Professional Development Planning Committee (6/1/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 6/1/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

44. SSD - State Mandate Fulfillment - SM-2 (6/5/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 6/5/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

45. From Phonics to Fairy Tales: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Literacy (Grades K-3)

Program: CPE

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 7/19/2026

Literacy is a right; not a privileged. All students who enter our schools need to have equity and access to strong foundational literacy skills to they can unlock the magic of reading and contribute to our future society. This course is designed to amplify practices in phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension while taking student needs in account when planning.

46. How to View Students Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Program: CPE

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 7/19/2026

The purpose of the proposed course is to educate teachers on the trauma-informed approach. Once teachers learn the importance of using and the best practices of a trauma-informed approach, they will be more incline to implement the approach in their classrooms, thus improving their effectiveness as an educator.

47. Innovative Teaching with AI: Transforming Education for the 21st Century

Program: CPE

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 7/19/2026

The purpose of the proposed course is to educate teachers on the importance of integrating AI into the classroom. Once teachers learn the importance of using and the best practices for integrating AI tools, they will be more inclined to use AI in their classrooms, thus improving their effectiveness as an educator.

48. SSD - State Mandate Fulfillment - SM-3 (6/8/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 6/8/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

49. TACT2 Training of Trainers / June 9-12, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 6/9/2026 to 6/12/2026

This four-day trainer certification will provide the knowledge, skills, and materials needed to certify staff in your schools in the TACT2 Crisis Intervention Program Therapeutic Aggression Control Techniques is trauma-informed and competency-based intervention program that will help your staff develop the skills and judgment to: (1) Distinguish between true emotional crisis and functional, deliberate misbehavior. (2) Better understand the impact of ACEs and trauma on children's behavior. (3) Skillfully de-escalate emotional issues with calming and listening skills. (4) Effectively manage deliberate misbehavior with limit-setting and fair consequences. (5) Avoid power struggles and anger traps. (6) Safely control dangerous situations with minimal risk to staff and students For additional information contact: BT Lively blively@iu19.org

50. ESL 1: Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 8/23/2026

This course is the basic introduction to ESL Program Specialist Certification. It will include five domains of teaching English learners:culture, language, planning instruction, assessment, and professionalism. Emphasis is placed on the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teaching standards and English Language Development Standards. Teachers will examine research-based practices in relation to the five domains and identify their role as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher.

51. ESL 5: Assessment and Support

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 8/23/2026

This course will allow teachers gain exposure to the tool necessary to be able to access English learners appropriately and in a timely way. The course will offer knowledge on benchmarks for different proficiency levels. Assessing English learners can be a challenge to not only teachers but also the students themselves. As ESL students in K-12 are taught English, proper instruments need to be in place to access student progress. Tools should be appropriate, and take into account the proficiency level of the learner.

52. From Phonics to Fairy Tales: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Literacy (Grades K-3)

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 9/6/2026

Literacy is a right; not a privileged. All students who enter our schools need to have equity and access to strong foundational literacy skills to they can unlock the magic of reading and contribute to our future society. This course is designed to amplify practices in phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension while taking student needs in account when planning.

53. How to View Students Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 9/6/2026

The purpose of the proposed course is to educate teachers on the trauma-informed approach. Once teachers learn the importance of using and the best practices of a trauma-informed approach, they will be more incline to implement the approach in their classrooms, thus improving their effectiveness as an educator.

54. Innovative Teaching with AI: Transforming Education for the 21st Century

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 9/6/2026

The purpose of the proposed course is to educate teachers on the importance of integrating AI into the classroom. Once teachers learn the importance of using and the best practices for integrating AI tools, they will be more inclined to use AI in their classrooms, thus improving their effectiveness as an educator.

55. SSD - Principal Retreat - Day 1 (8/10/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 8/1/2026

Registration times: 8:30am - 9am For Scranton School District personnel only.

56. SSD - Principal Retreat - Day 1 (8/10/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 8/10/2026

Registration times 8:30am - 9am

57. SSD - Principal Retreat - Day 2 (8/11/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 8/11/2026

Registration times: 8:30am - 9am For Scranton School District personnel only.

58. New Teacher Orientation

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Administrative Staff

Dates: 8/21/2026

Registration times 8:30am - 9am

59. In-Service-Professional Day (PDD#1)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 8/24/2026

Registration times 8am - 8:15am

60. In-Service-Professional Development Day (PDD#2)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 8/25/2026

Registration times 8am - 8:15am

61. ESL 3: Observing, Planning, Implementing & Managing Instruction

Program: CPE

Dates: 9/7/2026 to 10/19/2026

This course will examine the theories, principals, and practices that assist English learners in achieving academic proficiency in the content area. Planning standards-based instruction and adapting instruction in the content area is emphasized. Teachers will be able to demonstrate knowledge of their ELs and the role of individual characteristics in the process and outcome of language learning. Drawing upon this knowledge performance-based measures to assess ELs discrete and integrated ability to use grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing to communicate.

62. In-Service-Building Plan (BP) Meeting #1

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 9/25/2026

Registration times 1:45pm - 2pm

63. In-Service-Professional Development Day (PDD#3)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 10/9/2026

Registration times 8am - 8:15am

64. OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project): Additive Cohort / 2026-2027

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 2/22/2027

New

OGAP Additive Professional Development for K-3 classroom teachers, special educators, math interventionists, and math instructional leaders. OGAP Additive Reasoning professional development is organized around content, mathematics education research, and evidence in student work and instructional decision-making using formative assessment and learning progressions. Teachers will learn about increasing number sense, subitizing, counting, number comparison, number lines, addition, subtraction, and fact fluency. This 4-day professional development includes 2 days of follow-up coaching support at the NEIU with OGAP representatives.