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1. 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.

2. Intensive Skills Training: For Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders / 3 Days / 9-26-25/10-9-2025/11-6-2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 11/6/2025

Calling all educators working with students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders! Join us for three days of learning at NEIU 19 - covering topics such as: environmental modifications, engagement, preventative, instructive and responsive strategies!

3. Behavioral Trainings for Educators and Teachers Series / PennState Scranton

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 11/19/2025

A training series for all professional employees within an educational setting that centers on recognizing and managing the emotional and behavioral concerns for students Pre-K to Grade 3. Focus is placed on practical strategies that are proactive and responsive.

4. PBIS Tier 1 Training - October 15 2025 / November 4 & 10, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 11/10/2025

This training series is designed for new Tier 1 PBIS teams. Throughout this three-day workshop, teams will dive into the world of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS). Topics covered throughout the three days include, but not limited to: an overview of PBIS, develop and design their own systems of support, reinforcement systems, continuum of consequences, highlight the importance of fidelity and more throughout the workshop.

5. Early Intervention Inservice (10/30/2025)

Program: Early Intervention

Dates: On-Going (Ends Oct 30, 2025)

8:15-3:15 Lunch is on your own
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.

7. CDT Training - November 3, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/3/2025

New
CDT Traning

8. Transition Council Meeting - Virtual - November 3, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/3/2025

The intent of this Transition Council Forum is to make connections between our School Districts and Agency partners and share information related to Secondary Transition supports throughout the state and local region.

9. Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/5/2025

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Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

10. Helping Students Write Text Dependent Analysis using Collins Writing

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Classroom Teachers in grades 3-8, Interventionists, Administrators

Dates: 11/6/2025

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This session focuses on how to use the Collins Writing Program to support students in crafting effective Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) responses. Participants will learn how the Five Types of Writing can be strategically applied to build students' analytical thinking, evidence-based writing, and command of text structure. Practical strategies and classroom-ready tools will be shared to help students move from surface-level responses to deeper, text-centered analysis.

11. Minecraft EDU Training for K-12 Teachers

Program: STEM

Audience: All K-12 Teachers

Dates: 11/6/2025

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Join us for a hands-on training where you'll: Discover how to integrate Minecraft Education Edition into your classroom. Learn platform navigation, design creative challenges, and explore strategies to boost student engagement. Gain ready-to-use tools and ideas to enhance learning across subjects

12. The Everest Experience: Immerse Yourself in 3D Teaching and Learning

Program: STEM

Audience: teachers, administrators, curriculum coordinators, superintendents, academic coaches, STEM coordinators

Dates: 11/7/2025

Starting Soon
Immerse yourself in 3 Dimensional Teaching and Learning with the Everest Experience! Join us as we experience the power of the new PA STEELS Standards. Participants will take a deep dive into the new PA STEELS Standards by immersing themselves in the Everest Experience, a 3D Phenomena Driven Learning Resource. Open to K-12 educators, administrators, academic coaches, STEM coordinators and curriculum coordinators, this day will give participants a clear idea of how approaches to teaching and learning science is changing, as well as develop an appreciation for the improvements it will bring to the classroom. Please bring your lunch with you. Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.

13. PVAAS On-Site Training at IU19 - November 7, 2025 (PVAAS in Action: New Insights. Expanded Impact, Empowered Educators)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/7/2025

Starting Soon
NEIU19 will host a statewide PVAAS overview session on November 7, 2025, with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. and the session starting at 9:00 a.m. Training is designed to enrich educators' and school leaders' current practices and deepen their understanding of the Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS). PVAAS in Action: New Insights. Expanded Impact, Empowered Educators. PVAAS is growing, and we're bringing the updates to you! Join the PDE PVAAS Statewide Team this fall at your local IU for an interactive, half-day (2 1/2 hour) session designed to spark conversation and deepen your understanding of PVAAS and its expanded reporting features. Discover how integrated teacher, school, and system-level growth data can illuminate the true impact of your curriculum, instruction, assessment, and organizational practices. Don't miss this hands-on opportunity for on-site collaboration, fresh ideas, and practical tools to enhance professional growth and student success.

14. School Counselor Network - November 10, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School Counselors, Administrators

Dates: 11/10/2025

NewStarting Soon
A collaborative space created to connect counselors from across our region, share best practices, and strengthen our collective impact on student success and well-being.

15. From Standards to Success: Personal Finance in PA Classrooms / High School Teachers - November 12, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: High School Teachers Only

Dates: 11/12/2025

The Council for Economic Education (CEE), in partnership with NEIU 19, invites educators, principals, and curriculum leaders to a professional development series on Pennsylvania's new Personal Finance Standards. These sessions will provide a deep dive into the standards and equip participants with practical tools to align curriculum and resources to meet the new requirements. Lunch is Provided.

16. Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/13/2025

Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

17. From Standards to Success: Personal Finance in PA Classrooms / Elementary Teachers - November 14, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Teachers Only

Dates: 11/14/2025

The Council for Economic Education (CEE), in partnership with NEIU 19, invites educators, principals, and curriculum leaders to a professional development series on Pennsylvania's new Personal Finance Standards. These sessions will provide a deep dive into the standards and equip participants with practical tools to align curriculum and resources to meet the new requirements.

18. OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project): Fractions Cohort: 2025-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Upper Elementary-Middle School classroom teachers, special educators, math interventionists and math instructional leaders

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 2/25/2026

OGAP Fractions Professional Development for Grades 4-8 classroom teachers, special educators, math interventionists, and math instructional leaders. The OGAP Fraction professional development is divided into 2 parts: foundational knowledge; and, knowledge about operations with fractions. Each session intentionally intertwines aspects of content, knowledge of mathematics education research, analysis of evidence in student's work with instructional decision making and analysis of instructional materials in light of math education research. This 4-day professional development includes 2 days of follow-up coaching support at the NEIU with OGAP representatives.

19. Educational Leaders Forum - November 17, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/17/2025

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.

20. ER&D - Foundations of Effective Teaching II Building Academic Success

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School District

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 1/14/2026

How do you face the challenges in your classroom? Foundations II will help to raise the performance levels of all students while also closing the achievement gap. It addresses both environmental and instructional conditions that foster student achievement by examining the effects of teacher expectations and provides an in-depth study of two instructional models-cognitive apprenticeship and cooperative small groups. Scranton School District requires this course to become a mentor.

21. ER&D - Thinking Mathematics 6-8 Journey into Algebr Common Core Edition

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School District

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 1/14/2026

This is a stress free course that introduces participants to the mathematics of "Algebra". No higher level math background is needed, however you may be smarter than you think when you are able to recognize patterns, solve real world problems, and learn methods to get your students thinking more algebraically.

22. SSD - K-2 Open SciEd Training (11/18/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 11/18/2025

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

23. OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project): Proportional Cohort: 2025-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Upper Elementary-Middle School classroom teachers, Algebra teachers, special educators, math interventionists and math instructional leaders

Dates: 11/19/2025 to 2/26/2026

OGAP Proportional Professional Development for Upper Elementary-Algebra teachers, special educators, math interventionists, and math instructional leaders. For students to become strong in their application of ratios, rates, and proportional relationships they must interact with a range of problem contexts and problem structures. Beginning in grade 4 the CCSSM engages students in multiplicative change problems which set the foundation for proportional thinking. In grade 6 students focus on understanding ratios and unit rates and applying these concepts in problems involving unit pricing, constant rate of speed, measure conversions, and percent. In grade 7 this work is extended to proportional relationships and solving multi-step proportion problems, percent problems, scale problems, and developing probability. In grade 8 students study the connections between proportional relationships, graphs, and linear equations including understanding of similarity. This 4-day professional development includes 2 days of follow-up coaching support at the NEIU with OGAP representatives.

24. School Nurse Professional Development Night - November 19, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/19/2025

New
American Academy of Pediatrics SCAN Program: Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect. As legally mandated reporters, school nurses are often the only voice for abused and neglected children. This American Academy of Pediatrics Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect (SCAN) program was created specifically for school nurses and incorporates clinical and legal aspects of the school nurse assessment. Presented by a pediatrician with expertise in child abuse assessments and a Child Protective Services professional, the 3-hour program models the needed collaboration between health care providers and child protective services and takes an in-depth view of Pennsylvania law, risk factors, abusive vs. accidental injuries, the implications of truancy, reporting procedures and what to expect after a report is made. (Cancellation by November 18, 2025: no shows will be charged the cost of dinner)

25. SSD - 3-5 OpenSciEd Training (11/19/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 11/19/2025

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

26. Open SciEd Professional Learning/Support Group

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 11/21/2025

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.

27. Transforming Disruption Into Learning Series: Strategies for Managing Challenging Behavior / 11-21-2025 / 1-8-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/21/2025 to 1/8/2026

Do you have those students who are constantly calling out? Refusing to participate? students disrupting your lessons? During This 3-day series, general education teachers will discover strategies to add to their toolbox that will engage a variety of students. Proactive, Instructive and Responsive strategies will be introduced. Participants will walk away from this three-day training series with resources, strategies, and a plan to address challenging behavior within their academic setting. Lunch Provided

28. SSD - Keystone Exam - Building Plan / Certificate Training (12/2/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff - Grades 9-12

Dates: 12/2/2025

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

29. Emotional Support Network - December 3, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/3/2025

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.

30. Book Study: Learner Centered Leadership

Program: STEM

Audience: administrators, educators, coaches, curriculum coordinators, principals, superintendents

Dates: 12/3/2025

Embark on a thought-provoking journey using Devin Vodicka's "Learner-Centered Leadership: A Blueprint for Transformational Change in Learning Communities." Vodicka offers a deeply researched and urgent blueprint for orienting education around the strengths, interests, and needs of individual learners. Together we will discuss how to infuse our takeaways to reshape educational approaches, champion inclusivity and contribute to a more equitable future for all learners. Beginning November 3, this is an asynchronous, virtual book study with an in-person final meeting on December 3 12:00pm-1:30pm. Reading Schedule: Intro. & Ch. 1 - Week of Nov. 3, Chs. 2 & 3 - Week of Nov. 10, Chs. 4 & 5 - Week of Nov. 17, Chs. 6 & 7 - Week of Nov. 24, Ch. 8 - Week of Dec. 1 (In-Person Lunch & Learn Dec. 3 at noon) Required Materials: Learner-Centered Leadership: A Blueprint for Transformational Change in Learning Communities by Devin Vodicka

31. Word Wizardry Dual Coding and Semantic Reasoning in Vocabulary Instruction - December 4, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/4/2025

Participants will leave this presentation with a concrete understanding of how and why to ensure that students have a broad and deep understanding of many word meanings from their earliest years in school. They will explore the Dual Coding Theory that is a cornerstone of support for the rich, multisensory experiences students will encounter in the vocabulary activities. Effective and efficient multisensory activities will be introduced that teach meanings of vocabulary terms in a way that maximizes the connections between the Orthographic, Phonological, and Meaning Processors. (12-5-2025 Snow-date)

32. SSD - K-2 OpenSciEd Training (12/9/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 12/9/2025

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

33. SSD - 3-5 OpenSciEd Training (12/10/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 12/10/2025

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

34. SSD - Title I Research Based Best Literacy Practices and Data Drive (12/15/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 12/15/2025

Closed
For Scranton School District personnel only.

35. SSD - Professional Development Planning Committee (12/15/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 12/15/2025

Closed
For Scranton School District personnel only.

36. PASA DLM Link (ongoing)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/31/2025

This is the master sign-up sheet for the PASA DLM Training offered by our TaC Department. Please refer to Gena Bensinger or Wendy Brown for times and how many hours you will be receiving.

37. Transition Starts in Kindergarten - January 8, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 1/8/2026

This training opportunity is designed for educators at all levels - from elementary to high school - who want to effectively connect DLM's Essential Elements to college and career readiness skills. Participants will review selected mathematics Essential Elements from K through high school and identify links to post-secondary outcomes. Attendees will also analyze student and teacher interaction and behaviors during a writing activity. The afternoon networking opportunity will highlight Transition programming. The day will conclude with extending the action plan.

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/12/2026 to 2/22/2026

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.

39. ESL 4: Language Acquisition and Development

Program: CPE

Dates: 1/12/2026 to 2/22/2026

New
This course will explore the process second language undergo to be able to learn a new language. In this course, participants will be exposed to these processes. They will learn and conduct research on the structure and nature of language with a view to assisting their students to adjust to the challenges of learning a new language. They will also learn the theories of second language acquisition, styles and strategies in language learning as well as the socio-cultural and cross-linguistic influences of language learning. Through a solid knowledge base of applied linguistics, ESL teachers will be able to identify linguistic challenges for students of diverse native language backgrounds and determine the most effective instructional strategies for individualized teaching.

40. ESL 5: Assessment and Support

Program: CPE

Dates: 1/12/2026 to 2/22/2026

New
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.

41. ESL 6: English Learners, Family, Community, & Professionalism

Program: CPE

Dates: 1/12/2026 to 2/22/2026

New
This course is geared toward equipping ESL teachers with the necessary tools to give ESL students the support they need while they undergo the challenges of transition. Issues that may arise concerning the support of students in the classroom, school, and the community will be addressed. Become a policy advocate for the profession and their students, ESL teachers must be able to take full advantage of professional resources and relationships at local, regional, and national levels.
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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 1/12/2026 to 2/22/2026

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.
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.

45. SSD - Curriculum Council (1/12/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 1/12/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 1/13/2026 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

47. SSD - Professional Development Planning Committee (1/14/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 1/14/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

48. SSD - Building Plan Meeting 2 - BP-2 (1/16/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 1/16/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

49. Emotional Support Network - January 21, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 1/21/2026

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.

50. Educational Leaders Forum - January 26, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 1/26/2026

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.

51. SSD - Professional Development Day 4 - PDD-4 (2/9/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 2/9/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

52. Unlock the Power of SAS and AI in Your Classroom! - February 10, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/10/2026

Join us for an engaging professional development session where you'll discover how to integrate the Standards Aligned System (SAS) and cutting-edge AI tools to elevate your instruction and assessment practices. Learn how to design quality, standards-aligned assessments that mirror Item Sampler expectations, differentiate learning to meet the diverse needs of all students, and build assessments directly within the SAS Assessment Builder. Leave with practical strategies and AI-driven tools to streamline planning, personalize instruction, and create meaningful assessments that truly support student growth and achievement.

53. SSD - Title I Research Based Best Literacy Practices and Data Drive (2/12/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 2/12/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

54. Educational Leaders Forum - February 23, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/23/2026

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.

55. Gifted Network - February 26, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/26/2026

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.

56. SSD - PJAS Judges Training and Event (2/28/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Dates: 2/28/2026

New
In-person at Wilkes University.

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 3/2/2026 to 4/12/2026

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.
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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 3/2/2026 to 4/12/2026

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.
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.

61. HPE Teacher Training - March 3, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/3/2026

Join us as we navigate three topics that can help support Health and Physical Education Professionals in PA. The first topic will share the process of the new academic standards for Health and Physical Education. We will provide an oversight of the process. Review the format and content that will be included in the new Academic Standards. The second topic will introduce a new focus on teaching Health K-12. Skills-Based Health allows students to become lifelong learners through practicing the 7 Health Literacy Skills. Teachers will practice using local and state data to improve the delivery of health education. The third topic will address the new executive order on the Presidential Fitness Testing. Prepare to engage in a discussion that will focus on providing lifelong fitness education to all students. Teachers will provide examples of how fitness concepts can be taught to support growth in physical fitness amongst all students. Teachers will leave with activities and action steps to promote more fitness concepts in their physical education curriculum.

62. SSD - Curriculum Council (3/9/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 3/9/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

63. SSD - Building Plan Meeting 3 - BP-3 (3/13/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 3/13/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

64. Educational Leaders Forum - March 30, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/30/2026

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.
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.

66. Gifted Network - April 8, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/8/2026

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.

67. Open SciEd Professional Learning/Support Group

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 4/9/2026

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.

68. 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.

69. 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.

70. SSD - Title I Research Based Best Literacy Practices and Data Drive (4/17/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 4/17/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.
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.

72. 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.
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.

74. 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.

75. 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.

76. 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.

77. 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.

78. 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.

79. 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.

80. 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.

81. 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.

82. 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.

83. 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.

84. 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.
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.

86. 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.
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.

88. 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.

89. 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.

90. 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.
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.

92. 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.
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.
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.