Frontline Education

1. Principals' Meeting (Elementary & Secondary)

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: District Principals

Dates: 1/19/2021

Starting Soon

Monthly district principal meeting.

2. IU 1 Business Teacher Regional Network Session

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Business Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 1/19/2021

Starting Soon

The IU 1 has created a Regional Business Teacher Network that will meet twice during the 2020-2021 school year. The purpose for this network will be to bring together Business Teachers from the IU 1 region to train and share ideas and strategies. The two sessions will focus on PDE updates and updates from PDE's Business Teacher Content Advisor if one is in place, general guidance on other initiatives, and resources and supports for Business Teachers. Time will also be given for the network to share best practices, what is working especially during the pandemic, and resources for their classrooms.

3. Diversity

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Dates: 1/20/2021

Starting Soon

Session three in the IU1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Series.

4. IU1 Curriculum Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings - No cost

Dates: 1/20/2021

Starting Soon

Intermediate Unit 1 Curriculum Coordinators Meetings are informational and training meeting for IU 1 district curriculum coordinators and/or district representatives. Meetings generally include updates about PA Department of Education mandates as well as topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

5. IU 1 School Climate Regional Network

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: District and School Administrators, Curriculum Directors, Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists

Dates: 1/20/2021

Starting Soon

The IU 1 has formed a School Climate Regional Network that will meet 3 times in 2020-21. The purpose of this important network is to provide training and support as well as share "what works" ideas from around our Region. The focus of the third sessions will be determined with input from the network as well as new training and resources on School Climate, Surveying, SEL, Equity and other topics made available from PDE. All three session dates are listed on this form.

6. A-TSI Regional Network Support Session

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: A-TSI School and District Administrators and their Teams

Dates: 1/28/2021

This session will serve to update and support A-TSI schools with information form PDE, IU 1 Curriculum and TAC Staff and through sharing with each other.

7. LEA Training

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: Administration and IU 1 Supervisors

Dates: 1/28/2021

Information is presented regarding Chapter 14, 15 and 16 regulations as well as IDEA and No Child Left Behind. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss and evaluate this information with their peers to determine the impact on their districts.

8. COHORT 21: English Language Learners, Families, Community, and Professionalism

Program: ESL Program Specialist Certification Program*acceptance required*

Dates: 1/29/2021 to 3/14/2021

New

This course is the sixth and final course for obtaining ESL certification. 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. Professionalism is regarded as a key domain for second language teacher educators. Not only do ESL teachers need to establish themselves as highly qualified experts in their field, they must serve as sources of knowledge about current language policy. To 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. Along with weekly readings in the book and their corresponding tasks and assignments, participants will also complete 10 hours of field based assessments. All students must purchase their own textbook. Required text:Classroom Instruction that Works with English Language Learners, Author: Jane D. Hill and Kathleen M. Flynn Publisher: ASCD ISBN:978-1-4166-0390-0.

9. COHORT 22: Language Acquisition and Development

Program: ESL Program Specialist Certification Program*acceptance required*

Dates: 1/29/2021 to 3/14/2021

New

This course is part of the ESL Certification Program you must be accepted into the program to take this course. This course is for Teachers seeking ESL Certification in grades K-12 and meets the following professional development criteria: ESL Standards for Reading, Speech and Listening as well as the Pennsylvania Professional Education Criteria for classroom teachers, guidance counselors and education specialists, Enhances the educator's content knowledge in the area of the educator's certification or assignment, increases the educator's teaching skills based on research on effective practice and empowers educators to work effectively with parent and community partners, and reading comprehension. Second Language Learners of any age undergo certain processes to be able to learn a new language. In this course participants will be exposed to these processes. Along with weekly readings in the book and their corresponding tasks and assignments, participants will also complete 10 hours of field based assessments. Because of the heavy linguisitic background needed for the Field work, the first two weeks are concentrated on the textbook activities. Field work begins in Week Three with an ESL classroom Profile and Assessment. All Students Must Purchase their own book. Required text: Essential Linguistics: What you Need to Know to Teach Reading, ESL, Spelling, Phonics and Grammar.,Author(s)David E. Freeman and Yvonne S. Freeman, Publisher: Heinemann, ISBN 0-325-00274-6.

10. COHORT 23: Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Online

Program: ESL Program Specialist Certification Program*acceptance required*

Dates: 1/29/2021 to 3/14/2021

New

This course is part of the ESL Certification Program you must be accepted into the program to take this course. This course will provide an examination of theory, diversity, and pedagogy constructs for explicit applications to practice in classrooms with English Language Learners. A historical exploration of immigration, cultural perspectives, and teaching practices that demonstrate and explicate the interconnectedness of culture and cognition are provided. By examining the background of English Language Learners and their cultures a framework for creating a culturally responsive classroom environment is developed. ESL teachers will be prepared to view culture as a dynamic and multilayered system of symbolic resources that impact individuals identity, values and behaviors in varying degrees. They will also be prepared to address the deep and often invisible dimensions of culture (i.e. worldviews, power, privilege)and their impact on student achievement, participation in the target language community, and patterns of interaction between home and school. Moreover, successful candidates view cultural identity or affiliation as an on-going process of negotiation within and among groups as well as within individuals. Participants will develop an awareness of how their own culture impacts their views of teaching, learning, and classroom expectations; explore the varied roles of teacher, parent, and student in terms of cultural and educational expectations; and understand that acculturation is not only a complex process, but a matter of individual choice. Along with weekly readings in the book and their corresponding tasks and assignments, participants will also complete 10 hours of field based assessments. Participants will need to purchase the book "The Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Handbook- A Complete K-12 Reference Guide" by Lynne T. Diaz-Rico and Kathryn Z. Weed, second edition. The ISBN is: 0-205-33685.

11. Year 2 Day 2 Google Education - Option 2: 2/1/2021 - 2/26/2021

Program: IU1 District Induction Consortium

Dates: 2/1/2021 to 2/26/2021

This Induction workshop is only for IU 1 Induction Consortium participants. Please inform your district´s Induction Coordinator of your registration.

In this workshop, participants will learn essential background of the GSuite for Education. They will focus on tools such as Google classroom, Drive, Calendar, Gmail, Sites, Slides, and Chrome and learn effective ways to integrate such tools into their individual settings. The facilitators will also share information about the process in becoming a "Google Educator" for those who wish to pursue that status.

12. Phase 3 Future Ready Comprehensive Planning 101

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Administrators, Curriculum Directors, School/District Comprehensive Planning Teams

Dates: 2/2/2021

Phase 3 District Comprehensive Planning 101 is a workshop designed to aid District and School Administrators getting started or continue working on their Comprehensive Plan due November 30, 2021. Participants will be updated on the new regulations and new online tool, the Future Ready Comprehensive Planning Portal. Participants will work through timelines, the requirements of the many sections of their Plan, and identify the necessary data, information and resources. The final half hour will focus on the creation of effective Action Plans.

13. Phase 2 Future Ready Comprehensive Planning 101

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: School and District Administrators, Curriculum Directors

Dates: 2/3/2021

Phase 2 District Comprehensive Planning 101 is a workshop designed to aid District and School Administrators getting started or continue working on their Comprehensive Plan due March 30, 2021. Participants will be updated on the new regulations and new online tool, the Future Ready Comprehensive Planning Portal. Participants will work through the requirements of the many sections of their Plan, and identify the necessary data, information and resources. The final half hour will focus on the creation of effective Action Plans.

14. Tech Tools: What do I do with this stuff?

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/3/2021

Do you have tech tools in your classroom or school? If you do, and you are unsure of how to use them join us for this session to learn more on how to incorporate them into your classroom face to face and virtually! This session is designed to assist teachers with questions on how to use or incorporate technology tools that their school currently possesses.

15. Reading Strategies for the Content Area Teacher

Program: CPE Courses

Dates: 2/5/2021 to 3/21/2021

New

This course is designed for all Teachers in grades K-12 and provides professional development in content knowledge in reading, reading comprehension and teaching skills. Participants will complete a written project, performance assessment and an action plan for implementation. Participants will be assessed using a 20 item multiple choice pre and post assessment. Scores on the post assessment must be at least 80%. In addition a lesson plan or project with action plan is required. In an online format, participants (k-12 teachers) will discover and implement reading activities (pre-reading, during reading, and post reading) within the classroom, written evaluations of the reading activities, shared discussions with fellow classmates regarding the pros and cons of reading activities as part of their personal research, implementation and growth. This course is online and available for 24 hours a day during the term of the course. A User ID and link to the course site will be emailed to you at that time, there will not be any additional electronic communications before then. If books or materials are included in the tuition, these items will be mailed to you, provided the course is paid for, before the start of the course. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers and Internet use, high speed Internet access, and a working email account for the duration of the course. Make sure your email address and PDE ID# is correct in your account on this site.

16. MAKING at Home with Recyclable

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Dates: 2/10/2021

Participants will do 4 at-home maker projects that incorporate free, recycled materials that kids can find at home. Participants will also receive lessons for each of the projects so they can take the projects back and present them to their students.

17. Restorative Practices: Delivery of Education to Diverse Students

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Dates: 2/10/2021

Session four in the IU1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Series.

18. Lending Library: Breakout EDU Exploration of Hands on Kit and Digital Platform

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/10/2021

Participants will learn how to use the following Lending Library items: Breakout Edu Kits and Digital Platform

19. Project-Based & Challenge-Based Learning

Program: CPE Courses

Dates: 2/12/2021 to 4/10/2021

In order to keep pace with the changing world, teachers need to infuse 21st century skills into their classrooms. The students of today need to be prepared to enter a world that requires them to be able to think critically, create, communicate and collaborate to solve meaningful problems. Problem-Based Learning and Challenge-Based Learning are two instructional strategies, when used that can accomplish these goals. Project-Based and Challenge-Based learning are instructional strategies that require students to work together in order to solve real-world problems/challenges. The implementation of these instructional strategies helps to promote life-long learning. In this three credit on-line Moodle course, through a series of lessons, videos and articles, participants will learn the basic pedagogy, benefits and framework of Project-Based Learning and Challenged-Based Learning. This course is applicable for any teacher at any grade level that would like to implement Project-Based and/or Challenge-Based Learning into their classroom.

20. Writing Strategies for the Content Area Teacher

Program: CPE Courses

Dates: 2/12/2021 to 3/28/2021

New

This course is for all teachers in K - 12 and meets the professional-k development requirements for academic content, reading comprehension, and teaching skills. In an online format, participants will discover and implement writing across the curriculum activities (graphic organizers, essay writing, writing to learn, and project writing) within the classroom, written evaluations of the writing activities, collaboration and shared discussions with fellow classmates regarding the pros and cons of writing across the curriculum activities as part of their personal research, implementation and professional growth. This course is online and available for 24 hours a day during the term of the course. This is an online course. You will receive specific information concerning this course or workshop on the day before the start date. A User ID and link to the course site will be emailed to you at that time, there will not be any additional electronic communications before then. If books or materials are included in the tuition, these items will be mailed to you, provided the course is paid for, before the start of the course. Participants must have a working knowledge of computers and Internet use, high speed Internet access, and a working email account for the duration of the course. Make sure your email address and PDE ID# is correct in your account on this site.

21. Lending Library: Technology & Coding Tools

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/17/2021

Participants will learn how to use the following Lending Library items: ozobot and sphero robots

22. There's an App For That… Integrating the iPad into the Classroom

Program: CPE Courses

Dates: 2/19/2021 to 4/17/2021

2012 marked the start of the iPad invasion into the classroom. The use of this device has the power to revolutionize the way students learn. These 21st Century learners need the opportunity to use 21st Century Skills. They need to be creative, think critically, collaborate and communicate in order to be successful. Using the iPad as part of instruction can help to achieve the 21st Century Student Outcomes that are outlined by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills in their Framework for 21st Century Learning. In this three credit online Moodle course, through a series of lessons, videos and articles, participants will identify the unique needs that the 21st century student brings to the classroom, explore apps that align with Bloom's Digital Taxonomy, learn how to effectively integrate the use of iPads into the classroom according to best practices and discover a plethora of apps that are available. By the conclusion of the course, participants will have not only a collection of apps and lessons that they created for their classroom, but also the confidence to use the iPad effectively. It is not necessary to have an iPad. This course is applicable for any teacher at any grade level that would like to integrate the iPad into instruction.

23. IU 1 Business Teacher Regional Network Session

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Business Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 2/19/2021

The IU 1 has created a Regional Business Teacher Network that will meet twice during the 2020-2021 school year. The purpose for this network will be to bring together Business Teachers from the IU 1 region to train and share ideas and strategies. The two sessions will focus on PDE updates and updates from PDE's Business Teacher Content Advisor if one is in place, general guidance on other initiatives, and resources and supports for Business Teachers. Time will also be given for the network to share best practices, what is working especially during the pandemic, and resources for their classrooms.

24. Year 1 Days 3 and 4 School Law and Technology Integration - Option 2: 2/22/2021 - 3/12/2021

Program: IU1 District Induction Consortium

Dates: 2/22/2021 to 3/19/2021

This course is only for IU 1 Induction Consortium participants. Please inform your district´s Induction Coordinator of your registration.

Course Description: This course is divided into two sections, which means 2 weeks for School Law and 2 weeks for Technology Integration. This course is designed to meet the requirement for Year 1 Days 3 & 4 for IU 1 Induction Consortium Schools and teachers in grades K-12. Participants in the course will have hands on experience with the T-Pack model, Google, PLN's, and educational websites using the Internet. Participants in the course will be required to complete pre and post tests and develop at least one lesson integrating technology and complete an action plan for implementation. The second half of the course will take pre and post-tests in school law. In addition, participants will write a paper summarizing a court case that they have read.

Objectives: Participants will develop knowledge and skills in integration of technology. Participants identify the crucial areas of school law relevant to working with students, staff, and parents in public and non-public schools.

This registration is only for those in Induction who are attending this CPE Course for Induction as part of the two day course for Induction and Act 48 hours. You will have to attend both days and complete all the course requirements to receive credit.

This is an online course delivered through our Moodle platform. You will receive specific information concerning this course or workshop on the day before the start date. A User ID and link to the course site will be emailed to you at that time, there will not be any additional electronic communications before then.

25. IU1 Curriculum Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings - No cost

Dates: 2/24/2021

Intermediate Unit 1 Curriculum Coordinators Meetings are informational and training meeting for IU 1 district curriculum coordinators and/or district representatives. Meetings generally include updates about PA Department of Education mandates as well as topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

26. LEA Training

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: Administration and IU 1 Supervisors

Dates: 2/24/2021

Information is presented regarding Chapter 14, 15 and 16 regulations as well as IDEA and No Child Left Behind. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss and evaluate this information with their peers to determine the impact on their districts.

27. A-TSI Regional Network Support Session

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: A-TSI School and District Administrators and their Teams

Dates: 2/25/2021

This session will serve to update and support A-TSI schools with information form PDE, IU 1 Curriculum and TAC Staff and through sharing with each other.

28. Principals' Meeting (Elementary & Secondary)

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: District Principals

Dates: 2/25/2021

Monthly district principal meeting.

29. Technology Tools For the 21st Century Classroom

Program: CPE Courses

Dates: 2/26/2021 to 4/24/2021

No two students learn the same way. In this three-credit online course learn how to use technology to create a learning environment in which all students can achieve their very best. Explore the latest tech tools that are available for the K-12 classroom and how to use these trending tools to differentiate any lesson or activity. The course content will provide participants with ideas and activities on how to use social media, podcasts, gamification tools, websites, and much, much more. By the conclusion of the course, participants will not only have a collection of activities and lessons that they created for their classroom, but also the confidence to use the tech tools successfully. When using technology, students are more engaged. A more engaged student learns. More learning leads to higher student achievement. This is a self-paced online Moodle Course that consists of six modules. You will receive specific information concerning this course or workshop on the day before the start date. A User ID and link to the course site will be emailed to you at that time, there will not be any additional electronic communications before then. Forty-five hours of out-of-class time are required for this course.

30. IU 1 Social Studies Regional Network Session

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Social Studies Teachers k-12, Administrators and district Curriculum Directors

Dates: 2/26/2021

The IU 1 has created a Regional Social Studies Teacher Network that will meet twice during the 2020-2021 school year. The 3 hour sessions will focus on PDE updates and updates from PDE's Social Studies Content Advisor, general guidance on the Civics Exam and other initiatives, resources and supports for Social Studies Teachers. Time will also be given for the network to share best practices, what is working especially during the pandemic, and resources for their classrooms.

31. Lending Library: Coding Tools for K-5

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 3/3/2021

Participants will learn how to use the following Lending Library items: OSMO, Dash and Dot/CUE Robots, and Puzzlets (device required for these tools)

32. Digital Literacy

Program: CPE Courses

Dates: 3/5/2021 to 5/1/2021

Students today are known as the "Touch-Screen Generation". These students do not know of a time when computers did not exist. They are immersed in technology. Many have smart phones. They know how to tweet and post images but are they digitally literate? Do they know how to analyze and interpret the information they acquired from a Google search? Can students use digital tools appropriately? In this three-credit online Moodle course through a series of lessons, videos and articles, participants will explore the skills necessary to be a digitally literate teacher and the role they play in creating and supporting digitally literate students. By the conclusion of the course, participants will have not only a collection of activities and lessons that they created, but also the confidence to use these Digital Tools and resources effectively. This course is applicable for any teacher at any grade level that would like to help students become digital literate. This is a self-paced online Moodle Course that consists of six modules. You will receive specific information concerning this course or workshop on the day before the start date. A User ID and link to the course site will be emailed to you at that time, there will not be any additional electronic communications before then. Forty-five hours of out-of-class time are required for this course.

33. Surrogate Parent Training

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: Individuals interested in being a surrogate parent to students in need of an educational decision maker.

Dates: 3/5/2021

Special education process and procedures require parent participation. Specifically, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) authorizes parents to provide informed written consent related to the evaluation of and provision of special education services. However, there are certain situations in which a child may not have a parent to serve as an education decision maker. Whenever parents of a child are not known, cannot be located after reasonable efforts, the child is a ward of the state or an unaccompanied homeless youth, a surrogate parent must be appointed. This is a legal obligation for LEAs, including school districts and public charter schools. This duty encompasses developing methods for (1) determining when a student requires a surrogate parent and (2) assigning a surrogate parent to a student in need of such an appointment. This training is required of those who would like to serve as a surrogate parent.

34. Corel Design Brushups and Tricks

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Dates: 3/10/2021

Need a refresher on CorelDraw or want to learn some new shortcuts and features? Join us in a review of CorelDraw's most useful tools and helpful features. Time for questions and exploration will be built in, so have your own project ideas ready!

35. Equity Resources

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Dates: 3/10/2021

Session five in the IU1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Series.

36. Lending Library: Programming and Coding with Drones

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 3/17/2021

Participants will learn how to use the following Lending Library items: Tello Drone

37. A-TSI Regional Network Support Session

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: A-TSI School and District Administrators and their Teams

Dates: 3/25/2021

This session will serve to update and support A-TSI schools with information form PDE, IU 1 Curriculum and TAC Staff and through sharing with each other.

38. Principals' Meeting (Elementary & Secondary)

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: District Principals

Dates: 3/29/2021

Monthly district principal meeting.

39. LEA Training

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: Administration and IU 1 Supervisors

Dates: 3/30/2021

Information is presented regarding Chapter 14, 15 and 16 regulations as well as IDEA and No Child Left Behind. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss and evaluate this information with their peers to determine the impact on their districts.

40. IU1 Curriculum Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings - No cost

Dates: 3/31/2021

Intermediate Unit 1 Curriculum Coordinators Meetings are informational and training meeting for IU 1 district curriculum coordinators and/or district representatives. Meetings generally include updates about PA Department of Education mandates as well as topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

41. Lending Library: Science Series

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 4/7/2021

This session will go over the following Lending Library tools: Snap Circuits, Happy Atoms, Makey Makey.

42. IU 1 School Climate Regional Network

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: District and School Administrators, Curriculum Directors, Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists

Dates: 4/13/2021

The IU 1 has formed a School Climate Regional Network that will meet 3 times in 2020-21. The purpose of this important network is to provide training and support as well as share "what works" ideas from around our Region. The focus of the third sessions will be determined with input from the network as well as new training and resources on School Climate, Surveying, SEL, Equity and other topics made available from PDE. All three session dates are listed on this form.

43. Lending Library: Engineering (Part 1)

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 4/14/2021

Participants will learn how to use the following Lending Library items: Hummingbird Robotics

44. Screencastify for Asynchronous Learning K-12

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 4/16/2021

Join this session to learn more about Google Chrome's extension, Screencastify. This free, screen recording tool easily integrates with any Google account, making it perfect for and K-12 teacher who utilizes Google Classroom. Screencastify allows educators to record their browser, desktop, or even their webcam to engage students in many ways asynchronously. In this session, we will walk through the set-up of Screencastify, demonstrate how to get started with your first video, and discuss the many ways it can be used to increase student engagement in virtual learning models. In this session, we will walk through the set-up of Screencastify, demonstrate how to get started with your first video, and discuss the many ways it can be used to increase student engagement in virtual learning models

45. IU1 Curriculum Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings - No cost

Dates: 4/21/2021

Intermediate Unit 1 Curriculum Coordinators Meetings are informational and training meeting for IU 1 district curriculum coordinators and/or district representatives. Meetings generally include updates about PA Department of Education mandates as well as topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

46. Lending Library: Engineering (Part 2)

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 4/21/2021

Participants will learn how to use the following Lending Library items: Lego Mindstorm NXT

47. A-TSI Regional Network Support Session

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: A-TSI School and District Administrators and their Teams

Dates: 4/22/2021

This session will serve to update and support A-TSI schools with information form PDE, IU 1 Curriculum and TAC Staff and through sharing with each other.

48. LEA Training

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: Administration and IU 1 Supervisors

Dates: 4/22/2021

Information is presented regarding Chapter 14, 15 and 16 regulations as well as IDEA and No Child Left Behind. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss and evaluate this information with their peers to determine the impact on their districts.

49. Principals' Meeting (Elementary & Secondary)

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: District Principals

Dates: 4/22/2021

Monthly district principal meeting.

50. STEM/CS Virtual Resources

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: K-12 STEM/ CS Teachers

Dates: 4/28/2021

Join this session to check out some STEM/CS Virtual Learning Resources to support your STEM classroom this school year. We will explore resources that can be used both with students in the classroom as well as those who are in a virtual setting. Tools we will look at will support the technology your students have at their fingertips such as basic hands-on supplies, tablets or iPads, and Chromebooks.

51. Interactive Lessons Using Google Slides

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 5/5/2021

Join this session to learn how to ramp up your lessons using Google Slides. Slides does not have to just be used for a visual aid for content delivery! I will share many ideas for creating and interactive experiences that you can either use for engaging students or have your students create as an assignment to even share with other students. I will be sharing templates to help get you started.

52. Lending Library: Hybrid Tools for K-5

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 5/5/2021

Participants will learn how to use the following Lending Library items: Bee Bot, Ozobots, and Edison robots.

53. Lending Library: Art Series

Program: Act 48 Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 5/12/2021

Participants will learn how to use the following Lending Library items: Makey Makey and Little Bits

54. LEA Training

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: Administration and IU 1 Supervisors

Dates: 5/20/2021

Information is presented regarding Chapter 14, 15 and 16 regulations as well as IDEA and No Child Left Behind. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss and evaluate this information with their peers to determine the impact on their districts.

55. IU1 Curriculum Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings - No cost

Dates: 5/26/2021

Intermediate Unit 1 Curriculum Coordinators Meetings are informational and training meeting for IU 1 district curriculum coordinators and/or district representatives. Meetings generally include updates about PA Department of Education mandates as well as topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

56. A-TSI Regional Network Support Session

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: A-TSI School and District Administrators and their Teams

Dates: 6/10/2021

This session will serve to update and support A-TSI schools with information form PDE, IU 1 Curriculum and TAC Staff and through sharing with each other.

57. Principals' Meeting (Elementary & Secondary)

Program: Meetings - No cost

Audience: District Principals

Dates: 6/21/2021

Monthly district principal meeting.

58. IU1 Curriculum Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings - No cost

Dates: 6/23/2021

Intermediate Unit 1 Curriculum Coordinators Meetings are informational and training meeting for IU 1 district curriculum coordinators and/or district representatives. Meetings generally include updates about PA Department of Education mandates as well as topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

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