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1. Guest Teacher Asynchronous Course 24/25

Program: Human Resources

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Individuals who are interested in becoming a certified guest teacher who have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have obtained Act 34, Act 151 and act 114 Clearances.

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025

This asynchronous course is designed for individuals who would like to serve as a guest teacher in the schools and districts within the Capital Area Intermediate Unit catchment. The course includes seven modules that cover the topics of professionalism, lesson planning, classroom instruction, legal aspects, special education, positive behavior management, and active engagement strategies. Participants will be able to view videos, read articles and then take time to reflect on the information covered in each module. In order to register for this course, you must have prior approval from The CAIU Human Resources Department. For details, please visit: https://www.caiu.org/careers/employment/guest-teacher-program.
  • Enrolled: 9/500
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2. EP Non-Pub Coaching and Consultation

Program: Student Services

Audience: Non-public School Teachers Only

Dates: 8/1/2024 to 5/15/2025

These professional development hours can be earned by working with one of the coaches on a professional goal that is being implemented in the non-public school classroom. Hours earned will vary based on individual needs.
  • Enrolled: 8/100
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3. School Improvement Network Meetings

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Representatives from CSI, ATSI, TSI designated schools

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 6/17/2025

Invite your School Improvement and/or MTSS Teams on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for the 2024-2025 school year! We will share the school improvement plan monitoring requirements, utilize the Hexagon tool to evaluate implementation fit, discuss upcoming sessions, and provide time for sharing and networking with other regional CSI/ATSI/TSI schools. Join us each month at https://zoom.us/j/95381822578 Information about each session can be found here - https://secure.smore.com/n/2zftv Network dates include: 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20, and 6/17.
  • Enrolled: 12/50
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4. Math Collaborative Learning Network (MCLN)

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Dogwood (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Educators interested in mathematics education K-12

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 5/15/2025

Join a collaborative and supportive environment of fellow practitioners and participate in discussions and discoveries in the quest to improve students' math experiences. Third Thursday of every other month - September 19, November 21, March 20, & May 15
  • Enrolled: 25/30
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5. CAC Learning Series 2024-2025

Program: Educational Services

Audience: Assistant Superintendents & Curriculum Advisors

Dates: 11/14/2024 to 5/15/2025

This Learning Series for Curriculum Advisors will align with the Superintendent's Learning Series. The sessions will take place 45 minutes before the CAC meetings each month beginning in October. Some of the topics that will be covered in this year's Learning Series will be: Accountability=Trust, Curiosity and Learning, Engagement versus Entertainment, Acting Strategically (Images of School metaphor), and Coaching Administrators (Coaching to Increase Engagement).
  • Enrolled: 15/50
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6. The Anxious Generation Book Study

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, related service providers, families

Dates: 3/4/2025

Join us for a book study of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, exploring the rise in adolescent anxiety and its connection to technology, social media, and changes in childhood experiences. This collaborative study will provide a space for meaningful discussions on key themes such as screen time's impact on mental health, the decline of independent play, and strategies to foster resilience in students. Bi-monthly meetings will focus on readings, guided conversations, and practical applications, where participants will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to support student well-being in a digital age. We invite anyone invested in fostering a healthier, more balanced future for the next generation to participate. Virtual meetings will be held from 6-7 pm via Zoom on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from March through July. The series will conclude with an in-person event on July 29th at Adams-Ricci Park. *The book is NOT provided as part of registration. Participants will need to secure access to the book on their own.
  • Enrolled: 4/50
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7. MTSS Elementary Refinement teams

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna/Yellow Breeches Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: For existing school teams (Grades K-5 building leadership and advanced tier teams). Pre-requisite requirement: Teams attended the MTSS Novice cohort in 2023-2024 school year.

Dates: 3/26/2025

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This four-part series uses self-assessment tools to guide teams in refining an existing MTSS framework, increasing its effectiveness and ensuring sustainability through equitable and universally-designed practices. You must register for each date separately - 9/18, 11/13, 2/19, 3/26
  • Enrolled: 60/120
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8. Know Better, Do Better: Fluency Series

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: All educators

Dates: 3/28/2025 to 5/9/2025

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Join the CAIU for a 3 session virtual series devoted to reading fluency. Learn what is reading fluency, how do we assess it, and what are the best ways to teach fluency that are grounded in research. Sessions will occur on March 28, April 11, and May 9 from 8:00-8:30 AM on Zoom. Zoom registration for link access will be emailed to the email address used during registration on Frontline. Links will be sent a couple of days before each session. Sessions will be recorded and shared at the end of the series with registrants.
  • Enrolled: 37/250
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9. (PESI) 2-Day Advanced Course: Executive Functioning Skills for Children & Adolescents: 50 Cognitive-Motor Activities to Improve Attention, Memory, Response Inhibition and Self-Regulation

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/30/2025 to 3/31/2025

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In this recording, Lynne Kenney, Psy,D., pediatric psychologist, author and international educator, will show you how to integrate the newest research in neuroscience, kinesiology, and neurocognitive education for students to behave better and learn more efficiently. You will experience 50 developmentally progressive cognitive-exercises and coaching activities to enliven your classroom, office and clinic. Learn how to improve cognition, enhance learning and empower children to be better thinkers with motor movement, sequencing, attending, self-regulation, and memory activities.
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10. (PESI) 2-Day Advanced Training: Treating Complex Behavioral Challenges in Severely Dysregulated Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/30/2025 to 3/31/2025

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Children, adolescents, and young adults displaying verbal and physical aggression, tantrums, or inattentiveness pose significant challenges to effective treatment and education. The severe behavioral challenges they exhibit sabotage our ability to help improve development, learning, and family life. But, how do we help a child break through the self-regulation issues that limit their progress? Join expert and author John Pagano, PhD, OTR/L, as he guides you through the latest research on brain development and how to successfully integrate environmental adaptation, sensory modulation, positive behavior, and physical self-regulation activities to help young clients manage their intense feelings without inappropriate verbal, physical, or self-injurious behaviors. Dr. Pagano will teach you:

• Tools to differentiate sensory integration and behavioral challenges
• Step-by-step developmentally sequenced activities for diverse levels (from severely developmentally disabled to highly capable) and across age levels
• Interventions for the most problematic environmental and body triggers
• Techniques to manage sensory overload and self-injurious behaviors
• Strategies to teach frustration tolerance and reinforce appropriate actions
• Sensory, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to improve relationships and social skills
• Movement strategies and role-playing games to manage intense feelings
• Strategies to modulate arousal levels to decrease self-injurious behavior and suicidal ideation
• Activities to be used in a variety of settings, including individualized, small group, and class-wide
Through engaging case studies with treatment videos, demonstrations, and hands-on activities you will leave this program with the essential skills and confidence to integrate individualized activity programs that are not only fun, but will significantly decrease disruption and improve l
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11. (PESI) 2-Day Certification Training: Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and want Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/30/2025 to 3/31/2025

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Divorce, family breakdown, violence in society and the media, has produced a "shell shocked” generation of kids suffering from anxiety! Join Dr. Steve O'Brien, who will demonstrate how you can "connect” with anxious children and inspire them to practice new self-regulation skills. You will learn how to help parents ("bulldozers,” "helicopters” and "snowplows”) and schools gain confidence, gratification and success in helping their most anxious kids. To increase your effectiveness with the various manifestations of child anxiety, Dr. Steve O'Brien will address each of the following disorders with case examples and clinical vignettes:


• Separation Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorders (including skin picking and hair pulling)
• Social Anxiety Disorder/Selective Mutism
• Specific phobias
• Trauma and Stress related disorders

Emphasis will be on creative psychotherapy involving insight-oriented, cognitive behavioral, biological, mindfulness, and family systems interventions.
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12. (PESI) 2-Day: CBT Toolkit for Depressed, Anxious and Suicidal Children and Adolescents

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and want Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/30/2025 to 3/31/2025

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"I know that it can be difficult to engage children and adolescents in the treatment process. These kids are often very "reluctant doers”. Reaching this population and engaging them in meaningful therapy is quite a challenge indeed. To improve treatment, I developed my own structured therapeutic activities and wasn't sure what was going to happen when my co-therapist and I introduced them, but we thought it was worth a try. We were surprised, and relieved, to see kids responding so well. They came to group, participated in the activities, and began to self-disclose intimate details of their lives and struggles. By using the evidence-based, structured, therapeutic activities outlined in this program, you can present treatment in a more relatable manner and help kids learn practical skills to manage depression, anxiety, and self-harm or suicidal urges.”

David M. Pratt, Ph.D., MSW

This training parallels Dr. Pratt's recently published book, CBT Toolkit for Depressed, Anxious and Suicidal Children and Adolescents (PESI, 2019) and brings to life over 100 structured therapeutic activities you can readily use. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and provide the high-quality treatment children and adolescents both need and deserve.
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13. (PESI) "Break Through" Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism, ADHD, Sensory or Emotional Challenges

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI Attendees that HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

No one ever said that working with children with autism, ADHD or sensory disorders is easy. Theo will only eat white foods, tends to be buried in his own world and melts when he is transitioned too quickly. Steven, in 6th grade, has ADHD, poor organization skills and an attitude that is hard to break through. But, how do we help a child break through the self-regulation issues that limit their achievements?
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14. (PESI) A Practitioner's Guide to Autism Assessment: A Strengths-Based Approach

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Have you ever worked with a child or adolescent and noticed that treatment wasn't progressing as expected? Or perhaps you noticed a developmental concern, and you suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but didn't know what to do next?

Join Rebecca Sachs, PhD, ABPP, and Tamara Rosen, PhD, and learn how to skillfully use specific screening and assessment-based tools and strategies for:


• When ASD is suspected and you feel stuck
• Understanding and treating challenging behaviors that may be impacting treatment
• Confidently communicating ASD concerns to other professionals and parents
• Making effective and appropriate referral
• Incorporating screening and assessment results into tailored interventions
By incorporating this knowledge and using skills that you already have, you will be able to support your client's underdeveloped areas while also harnessing their strengths!
OBJECTIVES 1. Utilize appropriate screening tools when ASD is suspected. 2. Conduct a functional assessment of challenging behaviors associated with ASD, a co-occurring condition, or both. 3. Determine the information required to make an appropriate referral for evaluation or services when ASD is suspected. 4. Utilize specific interventions and modifications informed by screening and assessment results.
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15. (PESI) Anti-Anxiety Medication in Children and Adolescents

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

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Approximately 60% of children and adolescents in treatment will be prescribed medication for anxiety, so it is essential that clinicians know what anti-anxiety medications are available and the medications' benefits and side effects. Join Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, as she shares the types of anti-anxiety medications, black box warnings, and the importance of clinicians keeping open lines of communication with prescribers - helping the client and his or her parents, get the best treatment possible for their child.
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16. (PESI) Art Therapy: Creative Interventions for Kids with Trauma, Anxiety, ADHD, and More!

Program: PESI, Inc.

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Do you work with challenging children and teens who seem absolutely resistant to every intervention you offer? Clients who are stuck, repeating the same patterns over and over and you feel like you're powerless to help them? You know the ones that repeatedly refuse to listen and don't stop to think before they act. Or those who refuse to take responsibility for their behaviors and constantly pass blame onto others? Do they leave you feeling stagnant and burnt out in your practice? Watch this seminar and learn innovative interventions that will help even your most resistant clients become unstuck. Your day will consist of creative, interactive, hands-on training that will re-energize your work. You will leave with fresh new art strategies and approaches that you can use immediately to engage even your most difficult and challenging clients. These tools are fun and playful. They will offer you an opportunity to refresh yourself as well! No art experience is necessary, just an openness to try something creative. Art therapy materials recommended: Crayons, markers or colored pencils, 2 sheets of white and colored paper, glue or glue stick. *Participants will learn how to implement therapeutic art interventions. They will not be certified as an art therapist.
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17. (PESI) Autism Assessment in Adults: Differentiating the Complexities of Autism from Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Autism diagnoses in adults are on the rise. Adults are now reporting that their childhood diagnosis of anxiety, ODD, OCD, alone doesn't make sense - autism is suspected. How do you separate the complex characteristics of autism from common co-occurring mental health diagnosis?

In this session, autistic psychologist, speaker, and author, Dr. Wenn Lawson will teach you to how to assess for autism and separate it from other co-occurring mental health issues in adults. Watch and learn:


• How to interlace a neurodiversity affirming lens with DSM-5™ diagnostic criteria
• The interplay between poor mental health and autism and impact of unmet needs
• How autism presents differently in different gender identities

The impact of a diagnosis in adulthood can lead to self-injury, employment and relationship problems, other mental health issues including suicidality.
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18. (PESI) Autism Intervention Using a Trauma-Informed Lens: Creating a Foundation of Safety & Trust to Promote Self Awareness & Problem Solving

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI activity attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Since the Covid-19 Pandemic began, children across the country and the world have experienced significant changes within their homes, schools, and communities. Interactions with family members, teachers, therapists have suddenly shifted, and become unfamiliar, resulting in less productive opportunities for learning and growth. Children with autism are especially vulnerable to negative impacts, as they work to process complex emotions and implement successful coping strategies in their new environment. Through the development of a trusting relationship, children with autism can begin to gain the co-regulation skills necessary to develop self-awareness, and ultimately empower independent problem-solving and self-monitoring skills. The initial development of trust and positive regard within a relationship is crucial when supporting emotional advocacy and communication skills. Join me in this exciting, innovative, and evidence-informed recording. Finish feeling invigorated, with a new plan of action for how to use standard models and strategies in new ways to facilitate meaningful and lasting trauma recovery.
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19. (PESI) Autism, LGBTQIA+, and The Intersectionality of Gender and Sexuality

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Like autism, gender exists on a spectrum. With the rise in clients seeking services related to gender identity, we know many are autistic. We also know gender identity and sexuality are more diverse among autistic individuals when compared to the allistic (non-autistic) population. To best help your autistic clients looking for support related to their gender identity and sexuality, it's imperative you understand how the two spectrums overlap.

Join Wenn Lawson, PhD, an autistic transgender psychologist as he guides you through the implications for gender and sexual development, diagnosis, as well as how to support this diverse population. This session explores these issues and more!
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20. (PESI) Build Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth in Kids & Community: Mindfulness Practices for Therapists, Educators and Families

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

After months of stressful and often traumatic isolation, our kids and families are returning to yet another "new normal.” So how can we ensure the smoothest adjustment possible? Join me, Chris Willard, PsyD, author and expert in mindfulness, to show you the skills and tools our kids and community need to emerge stronger than ever. By learning and practicing mindfulness, positive psychology, self-regulation, mind-body integration we will…. Boost cognitive clarity and functioning Capitalize on new strengths and skills learned in isolation Overcome feelings of helplessness and loss of control Rebuild social and emotional intelligence And more! A must watch recording to help our young people and communities restore balance in their lives!
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21. (PESI) Child-Centered Approaches to Effective Autism Treatment: Practical Strategies that Clinicians & Educators Can Use Right Away!

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

All behavior is communication, and when it comes to figuring out what children on the autism spectrum are trying to say, autism expert and author Jim Ball, Ed.D., BCBA-D, has the answers Offering a unique look at behavior through the child's perspective, Dr. Ball will teach you strategies help to reduce challenging behaviors, including:

• Figuring out why a child is engaging in a specific behavior
• Building an effective child-centered intervention plan
• Teaching individuals on the autism spectrum how to change their behavior

Stressing how behavior changes start with the caregiver, you'll learn strategies to build your "behavior-investigator” skills, which are essential to create effective intervention plans.
Dr. Ball's philosophy is to help individuals on the spectrum, not to change who they are. To help them uncover, see and understand their strengths while shaping their unwanted challenges.
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22. (PESI) Compassion Fatigue Certification Training for Healthcare, Mental Health and Caring Professionals

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Compassion is at the heart of your work, and at the heart of you. But excessive demands on your empathy can leave you feeling worn down, burdened by the suffering of others, and dreading your next day on the job. This is Compassion Fatigue. It's more than being overworked, and it's a threat to the safety of your patients, your own wellbeing, your relationships, and your career. This program is exactly what you need to regain purpose, fulfillment, and thrive in your profession - whether you're already experiencing the emotional burnout of Compassion Fatigue, or want to make sure you avoid it. If you work in healthcare, mental health, veterinary medicine, rehab or any helping profession this is one recording you can't afford to miss.
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23. (PESI) COVID-19: Addressing Social and Collective Trauma in Children, Adolescents and their Families

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

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This 90-minute recording unveils the concepts of social and collective trauma. Children, adolescents, and their families are impacted by societal events such as pandemics, war, natural disasters, and violent events. You will learn activities and concepts to address the impact of trauma. You will also learn unique approaches for maintaining routine, sensory-based strategies, respiratory-based techniques, and mindfulness and the connection to trauma care. The recording concludes with discussions about the future and moving beyond the trauma.
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24. (PESI) Different... Not Less

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Join Temple as she shares insight from the latest edition to Different....Not Less. In this interview-style keynote, she will explore the extraordinary potential of those on the autism spectrum, along with strategies to help them tap into their hidden abilities!
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25. (PESI) Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: Effective Classroom Strategies to Build Students' Reading and Writing Skills

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Students CAN expand their basic reading and writing skills, even when diagnosed with Dyslexia and/or Dysgraphia. This presentation is filled with abundant child-centered, classroom-proven strategies and materials for building skills in the seven foundational areas for reading: phonemic and phonological awareness, vocabulary and word knowledge, changes in word meaning, sentence structure, narrative composition and spelling. Even more strategies and materials are provided for underlying characteristics that affect students' performance such as anxiety, executive function, auditory processing and visual processing. Take away strategies designed to accelerate your students' progress in reading and written expression through innovative and successful field-tested methods and practical tips.
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26. (PESI) Early Intervention for ASD: Building Rhythms in Relationships through DIR®

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Rhythms in life are present in many forms, and for children and families, these rhythms are most present within their interactions and daily life. Yet, a child with ASD may have difficulty with rhythmicity due to underlying sensory processing and motor challenges, which impacts synchrony within relationships. Looking through a Developmental, Individual, Relationship-based® (DIR) lens, Stacy Rosello, MA, OTR/L, will teach you why rhythms are important to early intervention for autism. You'll learn strategies and tools to help foster and match rhythms between the child and caregiver. Attend and you'll learn how to:


• Recognizes the unique neurobiological profiles of the child and caregiver
• Help the caregiver understand the idiosyncratic characteristics and subtle nuanced signals of their infant, toddler or preschooler
• Match child and parent rhythms within their interactions and teach the caregiver how to respond sensitively and to adapt contingently by embedding rhythms into routines and rituals, the child adapts and becomes empowered, driving development. In time, these meaningful experiences create connectedness and cherished family bonds.

OBJECTIVES
1. Theorize the reasons why achieving rhythm in a relationship for a child with ASD may be difficult.
2. Use DIR strategies to support rhythmicity and "synchrony” in interactions to foster relationships in a child with ASD and caregiver.
3. Create rhythmicity within relationships to build routines and rituals that foster family bonding.
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27. (PESI) Ethical Considerations in Autism Related Services: Operating at the Highest Level Possible

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Join Drs. Kathleen Platzman and Karen Levine guide you through the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) toolkit-developed by autistic self-advocates-which provides the field feedback on what is ethical and what is not. Using the ASANs toolkit as a guide, we'll look at:

• Many common practices within autism related services and supports that have serious ethical concerns
• Way to provide ethical services to ensure we are operating at the highest ethical level possible, looking through the lens of autistic self-advocates

This session is in part based on the ASAN toolkit entitled, "For Whose Benefit: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions".
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28. (PESI) Executive Function, ADHD and Stress in the Classroom

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

This seminar draws on Cindy's clinical expertise of working with teachers other support professionals and parents as she brings to life how to bridge the gap between theory/research and actual implementation to address learning and behavior challenges in school. She will help you design subtle changes in the classroom to improve time management, working memory, motivation and emotional regulation that will benefit all children, not only those with ADHD. Walk away with new ideas, valuable handouts and important resources for teachers, parents, and students to manage homework, home/school communication, study-skills, behavior and more. Join ADHD expert Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, for practical and effective TIPS, TOOLS and STRATEGIES to:

• Improve motivation to learn and engage
• Ease stress and anxiety to help kids anticipate and prepare effectively
• Strategies to help manage their homework and improve accountability
• Decrease time spent off task and out of compliance

Do you need new strategies to get kids to pay attention and learn more effectively? Are you struggling with kids who can't get started, stay involved, or complete their class work? This seminar teaches techniques and tools for children who struggle to focus, cooperate, and perform to their potential.


• Take advantage of the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices to get kids motivated, focused, organized, and performing closer to their true potential.
• Empower students to take charge of their challenges and take responsibility for their own success in school and in life
• Improve collaboration with parents who struggle to effectively help their children
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29. (PESI) Extended Adolescence - When 25 Looks More Like 18: Clinical Strategies for Clients Struggling to Meet the Demands of Adulthood

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

The interplay of new technologies, socio-cultural shifts, and educational stressors have created obstacles for young people like never before. Research suggests that while today's youth enter adolescence much sooner, they actually reach adulthood much later...resulting in an "extended adolescence.” Our traditional therapeutic tools now fall short, as we endeavor to help clients meet the demands of adulthood. Watch award-winning author and international speaker Sharon Saline, Psy.D., and national trainer and child/family consultant Steve O'Brien, Psy.D., for an enlightening experience designed to redefine and redesign your treatment approach to help young people forge a path to adulthood.

You will learn strategies to:


• Navigate ADHD, anxiety, autism and other obstacles to develop life skills
• Reprogram the dopamine dependent brain
• Cultivate openness and flexibility with Gen Z culture
• Collaborate with well-intended but over-involved parents
• Instill motivation to advance real-world engagement
• Promote "connected independence” in young adults

This timely and engaging training will shed new light on Generation Z youth and equip you with practical, contemporary tools for empowering these young people to shift gears and move toward a rewarding and meaningful adulthood.
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30. (PESI) Helping Anxious Families: Active Tips That Work and Common Traps to Avoid

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

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Anxiety and OCD will show up, and after the past year, anxious cracks have become chasms for many anxious families. It's common for clinicians to get caught up in content (what kids worry about) instead of focusing on the how and why of anxiety --all the more detrimental with a missed OCD issue! In this recording, Lynn will show you how (and why!) to sidestep this content trap and move away from all-too-common elimination strategies.
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31. (PESI) Lights, Camera, Empowerment! Neurodiversity and the Transition to Independence

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Are your clients ready for their next step? Transition to adulthood, including attending college or starting employment, is a time of significant change for many individuals. For neurodivergent individuals, excitement and anticipation of this change is frequently coupled with a sense of nervousness about how to manage these next important steps. Many times, as individuals in "helping” professions, we work hard on ensuring that every accommodation and support is put into place for our children and clients. Where we fall short, is allowing for opportunities of exploration and autonomy within a structured setting. This way, clients learn their best practices, and how to advocate for them. It is critical that therapists, educators, and all stakeholders consider post-secondary transition needs and make a targeted plan to support a student's journey to independence.

In this session, transition planning best practices are used to consider therapeutic outcomes and to support targeted goal setting. A variety of evidence-based methods for promoting dynamic learning, self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-advocacy strategies to build a student's personal autonomy are discussed. Attendees will be provided with strategies ready for immediate use.
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32. (PESI) Motivational Interviewing for High-Functioning Autism in Adulthood: An Insider's Perspective

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI activity attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Join autism expert Sean Inderbitzen, APSW, MINT, as he teaches you-from an insider's perspective- how to use Motivational Interviewing techniques (MI) with your adult clients on the autism spectrum. In this rare opportunity, Sean will guide you through MI techniques that will help your clients improve:

• Anxiety and depression
• Social pragmatics
• Communication
• Self-esteem
• Emotion identification
• Intrinsic motivation
• "Black” and "white” thinking
• Navigating ambiguity
• Find what changes to pursue
• Resistance to change

Learning effective techniques from a clinician on the spectrum, will give you the essential skills and perspective you need to help your clients overcome the treatment obstacles that can impede the therapy they desperately need. Stop feeling frustrated, ineffective, and perpetually stuck at square one in therapy!
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33. (PESI) No More Autism Meltdowns: Strategies to Deescalate Meltdowns and Reduce Anxiety

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder often present with behavioral challenges that make it difficult for them to regulate their feelings. Their frequent meltdowns can hold a family and therapeutic progress hostage and force everyone to walk on eggshells. In this session, you'll learn how best to understand these moments of dysregulation and manage one's own emotions in order to get better outcomes with children. Join autism expert Jed Baker, Ph.D, and learn concrete strategies to deescalate meltdowns in the moment, design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments, and reduce frustration and anxiety are covered in depth.
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34. (PESI) Nutrition and Mental Health in Kids & Teens: What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Lethargy. Irritability. Difficulty focusing. Low mood. Anxiety. Insomnia. Impulsivity. When kids and adolescents present with any of these symptoms, we're quick to jump to diagnosis, therapy, behavior plans, and even medication. And while those approaches may be valid, there may be more to the picture…

Are you asking about nutrition?

Join Vicki Steine, DSC, LCSW, for this compelling 90-minute session on the impact of nutrition on young people's mood, brain function, sleep, and more.

You'll learn:

• Basics of the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) as it relates to mental health
• How poor nutrition can mimic mental health symptoms
• The impact of sugar, inflammation, and "fake” nutrition on brain function
• Recommendations and resources you can make for kids and families
• And more!
  • Enrolled: 1/25
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35. (PESI) ODD, ASD, ADHD, & Mood Disorders - Over 50 Behavior-Changing Techniques for Children and Adolescents

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI activity attendees that ALREADY COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

It's guaranteed… this recording will guide you through focused, clear and successful methods for treating children. You will walk away with evidence-based techniques that will not only re-energize your practice but also help your clients to:

Decrease:
• Aggression
• Distractibility
• Impulsivity
• Over-Activity
• Sensory Sensitivity
• Irritability/Temper Tantrums
• Hopelessness
• Panic/Anxiety

Increase:
• Effective Communication
• Self-Control
• Coping with Environmental Change & Transitions
• Task-Focus & Persistence
• Empathy & Remorse
• Respect
• Social Skills

Jennifer Wilke-Deaton, M.A., L.P.A., national speaker, expert and author will teach you more than 50 techniques that can quickly improve the lives of children and adolescents with ODD, ASD, ADHD and mood disorders. Learn how to troubleshoot and adapt techniques for preschool through high school aged kids through real-life case studies, video/audio clips, reproducible client-friendly worksheets, and step-by-step directions for every intervention. Jen's passion, caring, humor, and time-tested approaches will make this day of learning fly by! You will leave invigorated and empowered to treat the top childhood disorders.
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36. (PESI) Oppositional, Defiant & Disruptive Students: Practical Strategies for the Most Challenging Classroom Behaviors

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Children and adolescents with ODD, ADHD, Asperger's, anxiety, mood, and disruptive disorders provide constant clinical, school and parenting challenges. Watch this recording and learn new, effective non-medication strategies for your client's most challenging behaviors including:


• Tantrums
• Running out/away
• Noncompliance
• Nagging
• Refusing to work/help
• Yelling/screaming
• Bullying
• Panic/anxiety reactions
• Lack of follow-through
• Not following directions

You will walk away with immediate strategies for out of control behaviors and techniques for emotional regulation along with long-term treatment strategies to help kids at home and school. Merrily Brome, MA, ABSNP, has worked with the most challenging kids in a variety of school settings. Through the use of case studies and action-oriented handouts, you will finish this program with solutions to turn your most challenging kids around.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
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37. (PESI) Psychopharmacology in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI activity attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are on medications that are not supported in the literature as being effective in treating symptoms of ASD, which is confusing and alarming. This program will review the latest research in psychopharmacology and ASD as well as:

• Benefits of certain pharmacological interventions in treating the symptoms of ASD
• Potential side effects of psychotropic medication that can mimic or cause behavioral issues
• Your role as a treating clinician in assisting your client's with ASD in psychopharmacological management.
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38. (PESI) School Refusal: Real Help for Children and Teens Who Can't or Won't Go to School

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI Attendees that have ALREADY COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

School refusal creates chaos in families and often becomes a vicious cycle in which students become trapped. Often a symptom of anxiety and depression, school refusal creates an immediate short-term relief for kids seeking to escape aspects of the school day. But the result typically includes falling further behind academically, increased feelings of disconnection from peers, and lowered self-esteem. Join Susan Gibbs, LPC, to learn from her extensive experience in addressing school refusal effectively. She will bridge the clinical and educational words and share approaches for both environments so you can help struggling students and families.

You will leave with the ability to:
• Identify the 4 functions of school refusal
• Anticipate and plan for 5 critical times of day
• Create student and family specific plans that focus on the student's inner wealth and human connection
• Equip parents and educators with age-appropriate interventions to successfully handle school refusal in-the-moment
• Apply the Nurtured Heart Approach to school refusal
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39. (PESI) Self-Harm, Suicide and Depression in the Schools

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

The school years are fraught with turmoil and strife for kids. In addition to the usual unrest, many of your students will be affected by emotional and/or mental health issues. They may present with dropping grades, decreased class participation and negative acting-out behavior. For some students, these issues escalate into more severe and complex behaviors that cause harm to both themselves and others. These students often become emotionally withdrawn, exhibit extreme mood swings, become severely depressed and may even resort to self-harm and/or suicide. These issues pose a serious challenge to you and your school. As an educator, you are in the unique position to identify, help and support these struggling students. This recording will examine the best strategies for identification, prevention and postvention among students with depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how to detect and respond to at-risk students at the individual level, classroom level and school-wide level. You will learn strategies, techniques and interventions to provide the appropriate support and effectively help students cope. Whether you are a classroom teacher, school counselor/psychologist/social worker, administrator or support staff, you will leave this seminar armed with tools you need to connect with and help students who most need your help.
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40. (PESI) Sensorimotor Interventions to Improve Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Functioning: Neurological Approaches for Children and Adolescents with Autism

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Join author and expert Varleisha Gibbs PhD, OTD, OTR/L, as she teaches you how to skillfully apply strength-based sensorimotor interventions for improving social, emotional, and cognitive function in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience, Dr. Gibbs will guide you through the underlying neuroanatomical connections to help you better select and develop appropriate interventions. You'll learn:

•Activation of the Vagus nerve, music and movement techniques, and breathwork for emotional regulation and social participation
•New self-regulation and mindfulness techniques to support arousal levels along with new assessments and treatments to organize daily interventions
•Environmental modifications to support optimal function of children with autism

Dr. Gibbs will share techniques from her books Self-Regulation and Mindfulness (PESI Publishing & Media, Summer 2017) and from her latest book on Trauma Treatment in ACTION (PESI Publishing & Media, 2021).
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41. (PESI) Smart but Scattered Adults - Manage ADHD by Targeting Executive Skills

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Strategies to improve the ability of adults with ADHD to:

-Get organized -Manage time -Control emotions -Avoid procrastination -Stay focused -Control impulses -Shift gears/roll with the punches -Keep track of it all

Many adults with ADHD fail to finish college, hold down a job, progress in their career, or maintain satisfactory relationships with friends and family. Failure and the recognition that they are working well below their potential erode self-confidence and eat away at self-esteem.

Even highly motivated clients with ADHD struggle to follow through on the changes they need to make to improve their physical or emotional well-being. They know they need to change, they know what they need to do to change, they may even be able to take a step or two toward making those changes-and then they plateau or give up. What's getting in the way is not their unwillingness or resistance to change, but weak executive skills.

Executive skills are underlying brain processes that help people manage their everyday lives, get things done, control their emotions, and help them manage obstacles that interfere with productivity and behavior change. Attend this seminar and learn cutting-edge neuroscience on executive functioning and practical strategies for your ADHD clients to help them overcome the obstacles presented by weak executive skills. At the end of the day you will be able to best help your clients assess their executive skill strengths and weaknesses and create an action plan that is realistic and leads to true and lasting change.
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42. (PESI) Social Media, Reality TV & Influencer Culture: CBT, EFT, and More for Enhanced Treatment of Clients Impacted by Toxic Content

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Creating lasting change in therapy is hard work - especially when your client is distracted, disengaged, or lacks the necessary skills to retain therapeutic interventions. If you're struggling to make progress with your young clients, you're not alone! Social media, reality TV, and influencer culture immersion have caused a critical thinking drought and it's making therapy harder. Understanding how social media and reality television impact your clients - decreased self-esteem, increased anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation − is vital for the whole picture of mental health and has a direct impact on you as the professional. Watch Janine Oliver, PhD, LCSW, clinician and researcher of reality tv and social media as she demonstrates the connection to critical thinking decline and shares ways to improve your efforts as a therapist to make your interventions more effective, efficient, and durable.

You'll get:
• Strategies to sustain lasting critical thinking skills
• Confidence grounded in new skills and research to navigate social media and reality tv
• Proven strategies to enhance engagement and problem-solving to help your client come up with their own solutions
• Exercises and assessment tools to build resilience and grit to enhance clients critical thinking

Purchase now and walk away confident and grounded in new skills and research to navigate social media, virtual reality and external influences impacting people today!
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43. (PESI) Social Skills Intervention for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: Helping Clients Overcome Today's Obstacles in Social Skills

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and want Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

In this video session, autism expert Jay Berk, PhD, will provide valuable insight into the unique social skills challenges faced by children, adolescents, and young adults with autism in today's world relating to the pandemic, emergence from the pandemic, digital impact on social skills acquisition, and challenges associated with co-occurring disorders, such as social anxiety.

Attend and learn how to adeptly teach your clients with autism how to:
• Navigate social interactions online and in person, in any setting
• Use "in person” approaches from "on-line” responses to social situations
• Effectively manage their preservation of high interest areas
• Reduce misinterpretation of social cues
• Understand appropriate/inappropriate content for discussion topics
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44. (PESI) Tech Addiction in Children & Adolescents: Brain-Based Interventions to Optimize Digital Health in Today's Screen Culture

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees that HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

New
What does this mean for mental health, brain development, and educational outcomes? Join Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, psychologist, expert in technology overuse, and author of the best-selling book Glow Kids, for this 90-minute recording packed with insight and strategies every clinician and educator should know about the effects of screen time - and what you can do about it. You'll learn:

• How screen culture has infiltrated our children and adolescents' lives - and what it means for mental health
• The neurological impact of screen-based learning and education
• Strategies and interventions to address and moderate excessive screen use
• And more!
This is a must-see for anyone working with children and adolescents!
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45. (PESI) The Neuroscience of Safety: The Transformative Impact of the Polyvagal Theory on Supporting Children on the Autism Spectrum

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours

Dates: 3/31/2025

Join Dr. Stephen Porges, the developer of Polyvagal theory (PVT)-also known as the neuroscience of safety-as he offers a paradigm shift in autism intervention.
You'll learn that the behaviors you frequently observe are the tip of the iceberg. That we must go below the waterline to reveal the most important treatment goal for all individuals: the neuroception of safety as evidenced by physiological state regulation. You'll learn the best strategies for down regulating threat and defensive reactions by shifting the individual's state to that of calmness with feelings of safety leading to accessibility and spontaneous social engagement.
Dr. Porges will present new ways to conceptualize and write treatment goals that are respectful of the child's (and parent's) nervous systems, leading the way to improved communication, relational satisfaction, and joy. Autism treatment that includes an appreciation of the body, the physiology of parent and child. Through research and an understanding of the science, this workshop presents cutting edge integration of neuroscience into autism support, providing new, emerging applications and offering hope and a new focus on the neuroscience of safety to autism treatment.
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46. (PESI) The Two Attention Disorders: Identifying, Diagnosing, and Managing ADHD vs. SCT

Program: PESI, Inc.

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

In this program Dr. Barkley provides detailed information on the specific nature of ADHD symptoms and the current DSM5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD. He then reviews the various modifications necessary for updating the DSM criteria and making them more useful and rigorous with special populations (girls, adults, etc.). Dr. Barkley then addresses the issue of subtyping of ADHD along with the emerging conclusion that one form of the inattentive type may constitute a new disorder known in research as sluggish cognitive tempo or sometimes called ADD by clinicians.
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47. (PESI) Theory of Mind: Therapeutic Implications for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Program: PESI, Inc.

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Because individuals on the autism spectrum have Theory of Mind (ToM) deficits, they struggle with pragmatic interaction skills, organized and coherent conversations, engaging in appropriate turn-taking, and inferring what others might do, think and feel. To address their social/communication deficits clinicians must discern their ToM abilities.

Join internationally renowned expert Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, as she guides you through:

• Current research on neural bases for emotional understanding and theory of mind
• Developmental stages of theory of mind from infancy through adolescence
• Assessment and intervention implications for ToM deficits and how to intervene with infants through school-age children.

Given the role of Theory of Mind (ToM) in social and academic functioning in persons with autism and the rapid increase in our understanding of the neurological and environmental factors that contribute to ToM, it is important that we recognize delays and deficits in ToM.
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48. (PESI) Trauma, Grief and Loss in the Classroom: Supporting Students When Tragedy of Loss Occurs

Program: PESI, Inc.

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course through PESI and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

Understand the impact of death, divorce, tragedy & disaster on a students' ability to benefit from classroom instruction.

• Strategies to support grieving and traumatized children
• Immediate techniques to apply when trauma or loss affects your students
• Long-term, school wide postvention plans
• Coordinated district-wide interventions

For your students, death, illness, divorce, natural disaster, community violence, or even a move to a new school can result in grief reactions and related trauma. Any of these events can trigger plummeting grades, decreased class participation, negative acting-out behavior, or dropping out of extracurricular activities. Watch this engaging seminar and learn how the intensity and duration of the different stages of child/adolescent grief will manifest in school. Students may break down crying, become emotionally withdrawn, severely depressed, or show extreme mood swings. Dr. Bearoff will show you specific strategies, techniques and interventions to provide the appropriate support to effectively help students dealing with trauma, grief and loss. Whether you are a classroom teacher, a school counselor, an administrator or support staff you will leave this seminar armed with interventions to address grief, tragedy and trauma on an individual level, a classroom level and even a school-wide level.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
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49. (PESI) Trauma-Informed Schools and Adverse Childhood Experiences Training

Program: PESI, Inc.

Audience: PESI attendees THAT HAVE COMPLETED the course and are requesting Act 48 hours.

Dates: 3/31/2025

When you entered education, you thought it would be about lesson plans, curriculum, and seating charts. You weren't expecting kids who curse, hit, kick, and scratch other students, and bang their heads on the table when they're frustrated. Kids who are constantly "in trouble” at school and have difficulty grasping the material being taught. But sometimes the trauma of physical and sexual abuse, hunger, violence, and suicide lie behind these behaviors. And when you hear the stories of your students pain you're left feeling blindsided, unprepared, and desperate for guidance on how you can help. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, counselor, social worker or anyone who works with students, this program will provide you with the step-by-step direction, tools, and techniques you need to work more capably and comfortably with kids who've experienced trauma. The strategies and comprehensive learning supports shared at this event will enable you to create a better school climate, boost academic achievement, and improve school safety while building critical skills in students like self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and an openness to teamwork and cooperation. Get the trauma-sensitive skills and strategies you need to ensure every student can succeed!
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50. Inclusion Club Happy Hour

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Champions of inclusion, including current and prospective inclusion club advisors

Dates: 3/31/2025

Join us for a fun networking session that will provide a valuable opportunity to create meaningful connections with fellow inclusion champions, share best practices, and access resources that can support your team's activities and initiatives. Whether you're looking for new ideas, want to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about inclusion, or interested in starting an inclusion club at your school this session will have something for everyone. Additionally, this session will offer an open space for any questions or challenges you're facing, ensuring that ongoing support is available to help you succeed in your mission. Let's come together to inspire, learn, and grow as a community!
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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51. Classroom Management Asynchronous Training for Classroom Monitors - Act 33 of 2023

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Anyone who is interested in becoming a certified Classroom Monitor, is the minimum age of twenty-five (25) years old, and has completed at least sixty (60) semester hours or the equivalent of courses at a regionally accredited college or university located in Pennsylvania (official transcripts) OR has a least 3 of years experience as a paraprofessional in a school entity and is currently employed as a para in a school entity. Participants must also meet requirements for background clearances.

Dates: 4/1/2025 to 4/30/2025

The CAIU has designed a 4-hour asynchronous course that will introduce and reinforce standard teaching practices for non-traditional education professionals looking to gain credentials as a Classroom Monitor under PA Act 33 of 2023. Participants can join a cohort at the start of each month, with up to four weeks to complete the course, so please disregard the times noted. New cohorts will occur at the beginning of each month. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion and then apply in TIMS for official certification. Participants will receive guidance and instruction on various aspects of classroom management, which will include:




• Establishing Respect & Rapport: Communication, Connection, & Behavior Basics




• Establishing a Culture for Learning: Engagement & PBIS concepts




• Managing Classroom Procedures: Routines, Transitions, & Management Strategies




• Managing Student Behavior: Rules, Expectations, De-escalation Techniques
  • Enrolled: 1/50
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52. Igniting Inquiry: Phenomena and Innovative Science Strategies

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Friendship Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Science educators K-12, administrators, curriculum leaders

Dates: 4/2/2025

Dive into the power of phenomena-based learning, where real-world events captivate students' curiosity and drive scientific inquiry. This is a Level 1 training, appropriate for educators who are new to or have introductory knowledge of 3-Dimensional, Phenomenon-based learning as they begin their STEELS journey. This workshop is supported by funding from PDE and is available at no cost to participants.
  • Enrolled: 11/28
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53. Principal's Network (AM)

Program: ACT 45 (PIL)

Location: CAIU Susquehanna/Yellow Breeches Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Building Level Leaders

Dates: 4/2/2025

If you are a building level administrator and you are craving the opportunity to network with other principals and assistant principals from other districts while growing and developing professionally, this is the place for you! ACT 45 credits will be offered for attendance!
  • Enrolled: 12/60
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54. Principal's Network (PM)

Program: ACT 45 (PIL)

Location: CAIU Susquehanna/Yellow Breeches Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Building Level Leaders

Dates: 4/2/2025

If you are a building level administrator and you are craving the opportunity to network with other principals and assistant principals from other districts while growing and developing professionally, this is the place for you! ACT 45 credits will be offered for attendance!
  • Enrolled: 10/60
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55. PA Creativity Conference 2025

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, and Specialists

Dates: 4/7/2025

Note, if you are part of a group of 5 or more educators from your district, please contact Karen Ditzler, kditzler@caiu.org, for special pricing of $110 per person. Join us for an incredible day of collaborative learning sessions about the power of celebrating and cultivating creativity in the K-12 classroom. Explore a wide range of ways to engage your students' creative minds. Educators and vendors will be sharing ideas and experiences in hands-on workshops about the fostering of creative thinking in students. There is something for every K-12 teacher, educational leader, integrator and coach!

Check out our website: https://bit.ly/pacreatecon

Features:
Kicking it off with a special interactive Keynote experience.
Over 30 amazing sessions focusing on: AI, STEAM, Literacy, Science Instruction (STEELS), Community Connections, Robotics, Literacy Instruction, Student Engagement, Creative PD and much more!
Sponsor support from many education companies.
Sessions facilitated by national presenters, teachers, integrators and coaches.
A catered lunch
Great giveaways and prizes

Don't miss out! Register today! This collaborative event is sponsored by IUs 12, 13, 15 and 24.
  • Enrolled: 104/152
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56. CAIU Mentor Network Meeting #4

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: CAPT Mentors

Dates: 4/7/2025

Mentor Network meetings will include information on topics and content relevant to mentoring, opportunities to network and learn from other mentors, and periodic updates for CAPT mentors.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
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57. MTSS Elementary Novice teams

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna/Yellow Breeches Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: For NEW K-5 school teams – principal(s), school counselor, grade level representatives, special education representative, and/or specialist(s)

Dates: 4/8/2025

This four-part series uses implementation science to create the conditions necessary to develop & implement an equitable, universally-designed MTSS framework. You must register for each date separately - 9/5, 10/8, 1/23, 4/8
  • Enrolled: 60/120
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58. Navigating the Future: STEELS Elementary

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Juniata Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Elementary Science teachers, administrators, curriculum leaders

Dates: 4/8/2025

Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to lead the way in elementary education through our comprehensive training on the new STEELS standards. This workshop is designed for elementary educators seeking to deepen their understanding, unpack the standards, access valuable resources, and collaborate with their teams to seamlessly integrate STEELS into their classrooms. This is a Level 2 training, appropriate for educators who have a good understanding of 3-dimensional, phenomenon based learning. This workshop is supported by funding from PDE and is available at no cost to participants.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
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59. CAIU Reading Network - Tier 3 Problem Solving & Writing Foundations (4/9 In-Person Option)

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna/Yellow Breeches Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Reading Specialists, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Teachers of Reading, Administrators

Dates: 4/9/2025

Reading Specialists, Literacy Coaches, and any teachers of reading are invited to join us for professional development and networking opportunities over the course of the 2024-2025 school year. The intent of this network is to provide professional growth opportunities to teachers of reading in the areas of assessment, intervention, and instruction for struggling readers. There will be 2 options on each date - an in-person option and a virtual option. Each date will have new content and resources to discuss. Part of the time will focus on Tier 3 Problem Solving and Planning for Intervention. The other part of the time will begin our journey with understanding the research and foundations for writing instruction. Sessions will be held on 10/1, 12/4, 2/4, and 4/9. Each network session requires individual registration. By registering for this session, you are registering for the in-person option on 4/9/25.
  • Enrolled: 83/90
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60. CAIU Reading Network - Tier 3 Problem Solving & Writing Foundations (4/9 Virtual Option)

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Reading Specialists, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Teachers of Reading, Administrators

Dates: 4/9/2025

Reading Specialists, Literacy Coaches, and any teachers of reading are invited to join us for professional development and networking opportunities over the course of the 2024-2025 school year. The intent of this network is to provide professional growth opportunities to teachers of reading in the areas of assessment, intervention, and instruction for struggling readers. There will be 2 options on each date - an in-person option and a virtual option. Each date will have new content and resources to discuss. Part of the time will focus on Tier 3 Problem Solving and Planning for Intervention. The other part of the time will begin our journey with understanding the research and foundations for writing instruction. Sessions will be held on 10/1, 12/4, 2/4, and 4/9. Each network session requires individual registration. By registering for this session, you are registering for the virtual option on 4/9/25. Zoom links will be emailed to the email address used at in Frontline WebReg to register for this session.
  • Enrolled: 17/80
  • Wait: 0/0

61. Open Ended Item Writing and Scoring Math PSSA and Keystone Training Outcomes

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Meadow Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Educators teaching Grades 3-8, and Algebra

Dates: 4/9/2025

Join Kevin Mauro, Mathematics Curriculum Advisor for PDE at CAIU, for a one-day workshop on crafting and scoring open-ended math questions.

Outcomes:
1. Participants will be able to understand the writing criteria of open-ended questions.
2. Participants will be able to understand and develop open-ended question rubrics based on the alignment to standards and Eligible Content.
3. Participants will understand the scoring process and score of open-ended questions.
4. Participants will be able to develop a writing process for writing open-ended questions.
5. Participants will be able to incorporate the Standards of Mathematical Practices in student questioning techniques.
  • Enrolled: 43/50
  • Wait: 0/10

62. School Nurse Regional Network - Session #2 (Virtual)

Program: Educational Services

Audience: School Nurses, School Psychologists, School Counselors, School Social Workers, Directors of Student Services, Supervisors of School Based Mental Health, Other School Based Mental Health Professionals

Dates: 4/9/2025

This series will provide school nurses with the opportunity to learn alongside one another. Session #2 Case Studies: ~ Social Media and Mental Health ~ Homelessness and School Health Barriers
  • Enrolled: 10/50
  • Wait: 0/20

63. Building Capacity and Promoting Instruction through PASA DLM (virtual workshop)

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Special education teachers of low incidence classrooms, general education teachers supporting inclusive classrooms, special education administrators, building administrators and PASA Assessment Coordinators who oversee special education programming.

Dates: 4/10/2025

The training is designed to build statewide capacity regarding the provision of standards-aligned instruction and assessment using Essential Elements (EEs) for students with complex learning needs. Participants will see how EEs have already been modified for instructional use and identify existing resources to support implementation in lesson and unit planning (i.e., unpacking DLM essential elements, professional development modules, instructional planner, mini-maps, and more). This is a virtual workshop.
  • Enrolled: 3/75
  • Wait: 0/0

64. School Psychologist Regional Network - Session #4 (Virtual)

Program: Educational Services

Audience: School Psychologists, School-Based Mental Health Professionals, Directors of Student Services

Dates: 4/10/2025

PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND BREAKOUT ROOM CONVERSATIONS This series will provide school psychologists with the opportunity to learn alongside one another.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/50

65. AT Lunch and Learn

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Related Service Providers

Dates: 4/10/2025

Grab your lunch and join us for some bite-sized professional development about Assistive Technology! In session 1 on February 10th, we will review recent guidance issued by the US Department of Education about AT basics. Session 2 on March 11th will dive into what it means to "consider" assistive technology. Session 3 on April 10th, will be an overview of the SETT process for identifying assistive technology supports for students. All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom and can be accessed at this link: https://caiu-org.zoom.us/j/91613806223 Feel free to attend 1, 2, or all 3 sessions - be sure to register for for each session separately.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

66. Technology Advisory Council (TAC)

Program: Technology Services

Location: CAIU Board Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: District Technolgy Directors

Dates: 4/10/2025

TAC activities focus on reviewing programs, providing recommendations, and assisting students and faculty. Committee members work as a team to set goals each year and are results-oriented.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

67. Issues in Autism

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: School Administrators, Curriculum Directors, Instructional Coaches, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors and support staff.

Dates: 4/11/2025

Due to the recent shift in the Autism Community, is it time for educators to change their perspective on supporting neurodivergent individuals? What does it mean to be neuro-affirming, do we use person-first or identity-first language, are social skills an appropriate topic for school? We will provide a virtual space to share your experiences, resources and perspective on these and other topics. Join us for a few minutes before you start your day to discuss issues in Autism on the second Friday of every month, starting in November and running through April. Please register for each session individually.
  • Enrolled: 7/40
  • Wait: 0/0

68. CAIU Mentor Network Meeting #4

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: CAPT Mentors

Dates: 4/11/2025

Mentor Network meetings will include information on topics and content relevant to mentoring, opportunities to network and learn from other mentors, and periodic updates for CAPT mentors.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

69. Instructional Coach-Mentor Collaborative Network Meeting (April 2025)

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Yellow Breeches (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Coaches from Instructional Coaching Collaborative member districts

Dates: 4/15/2025

The CAIU Instructional Coaching Mentor works with Instructional Coaching Collaborative members to focus on increasing student engagement and improving student achievement through analysis of student data and the implementation of evidence-based learning strategies. This networking meeting is designed for instructional coaches and/or specialists as a means to communicate, collaborate, and share resources with one another to help strengthen classroom instruction, student achievement, and engagement. Session topics also focus on the practice of coaching. Materials and information that are disseminated during this professional development opportunity will help to build capacity and support for instructional coaches in home schools and districts. Ongoing professional learning for instructional coaches enrolled in the Instructional Coaching Collaborative initiative.
  • Enrolled: 42/70
  • Wait: 0/10

70. Shared Waters Workshop

Program: Educational Services

Audience: Science Teachers Grades 3-8

Dates: 4/15/2025

Experience real classroom instruction with a 10-lesson watershed unit for grades 4-8, covering all 3-5 and most 6-8 Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (EL&S) standards. This isn't your typical workshop- we will go beyond theory to see what the new standards will look like in the classroom. Walk away with a classroom-ready STEELS aligned unit of instruction that will make learning come alive for your students!
  • Enrolled: 7/17
  • Wait: 0/0

71. CART Meeting

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Transition Coordinators

Dates: 4/15/2025

New
This monthly meeting provides any staff working with students who are over 14 and receive special education services the most up to date information about what's happening in the world of secondary transition, as well as opportunities to hear guest speakers and network with various stakeholders in the surrounding community. Dates: September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15
  • Enrolled: 12/75
  • Wait: 0/0

72. MTSS Secondary Novice teams

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna/Yellow Breeches Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: For newly established secondary teams (Grades 6-12).

Dates: 4/16/2025

Use implementation science to create or refine an Early Warning System (EWS) grounded in equitable, universally-designed instructional practices that complement an MTSS framework. You must register for each date separately- 9/10, 10/22, 1/28, 4/16
  • Enrolled: 40/120
  • Wait: 0/0

73. April Behavior Specialists Network: Neuroaffirming Practices

Program: BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)

Location: CAIU Friendship Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Behavior Specialists, BCBAs, Teachers, School Counselors

Dates: 4/16/2025

Join Lisa Smiley and Sam Forsyth from the Inclusive Practices TAC Team at the CAIU for an engaging and insightful session on neuroaffirming practices. This session will explore strategies for creating inclusive learning environments that honor and support neurodiverse students. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, practical tools to implement neuroaffirming approaches, and ways to foster a culture of acceptance and belonging in educational settings.
  • Enrolled: 16/30
  • Wait: 0/0

74. PBIS Advanced Tiers: Tier Three

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Meadow Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Building Administrators.

Dates: 4/17/2025

Gain a foundational understanding of Tier Three behavioral interventions, and develop the skills to implement and monitor their success.
  • Enrolled: 2/60
  • Wait: 0/0

75. Social Work-HSV-MHPs Networking Meeting- April 23, 2025

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Friendship Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Social Workers, Mental Health Support Individuals

Dates: 4/23/2025

This meeting will provide School Social Workers, Home and School Visitors and others providing mental health support in our surrounding schools an opportunity to meet to network. Dr. Kerry Helm, PDE's Assistant Director, Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality will join us to discuss Level II School Social Work Certification steps and answer questions surrounding this process. This meeting will start at 8:15 and will end at 11:00 am. There will be 2.75 ACT 48 Credit hours.
  • Enrolled: 5/45
  • Wait: 0/0

76. Autism & Neuro-affirming Practices

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Juniata Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Gen and Special ed Teachers, SLP/OT/PT Therapists, Consultants, Administrators, ABA Practictioners

Dates: 4/24/2025

This professional development session explores the importance of neuroaffirming practices in supporting autistic individuals and those who are neurodivergent. Participants will delve into the social versus medical models of disability, discuss the interplay between Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and neuroaffirming approaches, and learn practical strategies for shifting toward neuroaffirming practices. Join us to foster a more inclusive and empowering environment that honors neurodiversity.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

77. ELD Networking (April Virtual)

Program: Student Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Any staff member who serves Multilingual Learners

Dates: 4/24/2025

In ELD Networking, participants will hear updates related to the ELD field as well as explore topics that are pertinent to the education of Multilingual Learners. This year, our focus in the fall sessions will be on evidence based practices while our focus in the spring will be related to the variability of English Learners.
  • Enrolled: 12/30
  • Wait: 0/0

78. ELD Networking (April In Person)

Program: Student Services

Location: CAIU Friendship Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Any staff member who serves Multilingual Learners

Dates: 4/24/2025

In ELD Networking, participants will hear updates related to the ELD field as well as explore topics that are pertinent to the education of Multilingual Learners. This year, our focus in the fall sessions will be on evidence based practices while our focus in the spring will be related to the variability of English Learners.
  • Enrolled: 11/30
  • Wait: 0/0

79. Inclusion Club Happy Hour

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Champions of inclusion, including current and prospective inclusion club advisors

Dates: 4/28/2025

Join us for a fun networking session that will provide a valuable opportunity to create meaningful connections with fellow inclusion champions, share best practices, and access resources that can support your team's activities and initiatives. Whether you're looking for new ideas, want to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about inclusion, or interested in starting an inclusion club at your school this session will have something for everyone. Additionally, this session will offer an open space for any questions or challenges you're facing, ensuring that ongoing support is available to help you succeed in your mission. Let's come together to inspire, learn, and grow as a community!
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

80. High Impact Strategies (Virtual)

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Students who are preparing to student teach

Dates: 4/30/2025

(This course is for students who are preparing to student teach)What types of high impact strategies do effective educators use to engage all learners? Join us for a synchronous virtual professional development opportunity where you will explore current educational topics. Content includes Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), active engagement, addressing learner variability, instructional and assistive technology, and educator effectiveness. This conference style day of professional learning features various forms of presentation modalities, breakout sessions, and collaboration/networking opportunities. Participants will leave with access to a slide deck of high impact engagement strategies that can be applied across contexts and with diverse learning populations.
  • Enrolled: 0/60
  • Wait: 0/0

81. Spring Regional Instructional Technology Collaboration (RITC)

Program: Educational Services

Audience: Instructional Technology Specialists, Coaches and Integrators, STEM teachers, Media Specialist/Librarians or anyone involved in Instructional Technology at a district or school level

Dates: 5/2/2025

RITC meetings are a time of open collaboration and discussion about topics related to K-12 educational technology. Join us to collaborate with instructional technology professionals from IU12, IU13, IU15, IU 24 and beyond. We will spend time exploring topics, sharing ideas and resources and learning together! This is an excellent opportunity to make connections!
  • Enrolled: 10/50
  • Wait: 0/0

82. CASCA Network Meeting

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Friendship Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: School counselors, career counselors, school counseling interns, and counselor educators

Dates: 5/6/2025

The Capital Area School Counselor Association Network Meetings provide a time for professional development, networking, and resource sharing for school counselors, career counselors, school counseling interns, and counselor educators across the region. Zoom Link: https://caiu-org.zoom.us/my/kevans13
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

83. MTSS Secondary Refinement teams

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna/Yellow Breeches Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: For existing school teams (Grades 6-12 building leadership and advanced tier teams). Pre-requisite requirement: Teams attended the MTSS Secondary cohort in 2023-2024 school year.

Dates: 5/6/2025

This four-part series uses self-assessment tools to guide teams in refining an existing EWIMS framework, increasing its effectiveness and ensuring sustainability through equitable and universally-designed practices. You must register for each date separately - 10/29, 11/18, 2/25, 5/6
  • Enrolled: 45/120
  • Wait: 0/0

84. UDL Walk in the Park (on-site at Adams-Ricci Park in Enola)

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: School Teams including School Administrators, Curriculum Directors, Instructional Coaches, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, support staff and anyone who would like to learn more about Universal Design for Learning.

Dates: 5/6/2025

What can a community park teach us about UDL? Through this unique professional development opportunity, you will gain familiarity with Universal Design for Learning while strolling through the park and engaging in deep conversation. This session strives to support participants in developing a UDL mindset, exploring how design is connected to intention, and making connections with UDL based on your individual role, all while having fun!
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

85. Instructional Coach-Mentor Collaborative Network Meeting (May 2025)

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Keystone Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Coaches from Instructional Coaching Collaborative member districts

Dates: 5/6/2025

The CAIU Instructional Coaching Mentor works with Instructional Coaching Collaborative members to focus on increasing student engagement and improving student achievement through analysis of student data and the implementation of evidence-based learning strategies. This networking meeting is designed for instructional coaches and/or specialists as a means to communicate, collaborate, and share resources with one another to help strengthen classroom instruction, student achievement, and engagement. Session topics also focus on the practice of coaching. Materials and information that are disseminated during this professional development opportunity will help to build capacity and support for instructional coaches in home schools and districts. Ongoing professional learning for instructional coaches enrolled in the Instructional Coaching Collaborative initiative.
  • Enrolled: 40/70
  • Wait: 0/10

86. School Nurse Regional Network - Session #3 (Virtual)

Program: Educational Services

Audience: School Nurses, School Psychologists, School Counselors, School Social Workers, Directors of Student Services, Supervisors of School Based Mental Health, Other School Based Mental Health Professionals

Dates: 5/6/2025

This series will provide school nurses with the opportunity to learn alongside one another. Session #3 Case Studies: ~ Suicide Risk and Crisis Intervention ~ Psychogenic Seizures & Stress-Related Symptoms
  • Enrolled: 10/50
  • Wait: 0/20

87. Technology Advisory Council (TAC)

Program: Technology Services

Location: CAIU Board Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: District Technolgy Directors

Dates: 5/8/2025

TAC activities focus on reviewing programs, providing recommendations, and assisting students and faculty. Committee members work as a team to set goals each year and are results-oriented.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

88. Empowering Student Learning: A Hands-On Workshop with Seesaw

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Curriculum leaqders, Technology Leaders, Instructional Technology Specialists, Coaches, Classroom Teachers and anyone else interested in learning more about Seesaw!

Dates: 5/13/2025

Learn From the Seesaw Team!
  • Enrolled: 1/65
  • Wait: 0/0

89. School Psychologist Regional Network - Session #5 (Virtual)

Program: Educational Services

Audience: School Psychologists, School-Based Mental Health Professionals, Directors of Student Services

Dates: 5/13/2025

PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND BREAKOUT ROOM CONVERSATIONS This series will provide school psychologists with the opportunity to learn alongside one another.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/50

90. Inclusion Club Happy Hour

Program: Educational Services

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Champions of inclusion, including current and prospective inclusion club advisors

Dates: 5/19/2025

Join us for a fun networking session that will provide a valuable opportunity to create meaningful connections with fellow inclusion champions, share best practices, and access resources that can support your team's activities and initiatives. Whether you're looking for new ideas, want to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about inclusion, or interested in starting an inclusion club at your school this session will have something for everyone. Additionally, this session will offer an open space for any questions or challenges you're facing, ensuring that ongoing support is available to help you succeed in your mission. Let's come together to inspire, learn, and grow as a community!
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

91. Drug Impairment Training for Education Professionals

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna/Yellow Breeches Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: School Nurses, Teachers, Administrators, Guidance Counselors, SAP Team Members, School Resource Officers, Coaches, and any education professionals in daily contact with students.

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 6/10/2025

DITEP is derived from the International Association of Chiefs of Police Drug Evaluation and Classification Program. This two-day training will better equip school nurses and all other educators with the tools necessary to assist them in identifying whether a student is impaired on drugs in the academic setting. DITEP can assist schools in employing an evidence-based evaluation and early detection program to identify students who may be suffering academically, socially, and emotionally from drug abuse. DITEP is designed to be inserted into already established protocols or procedures. Identifying drug dependent students will assist schools in getting these students the help they need, as well as limiting the disruption caused by them in the academic environment.
  • Enrolled: 24/150
  • Wait: 0/0

92. Structured Literacy ToT

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Keystone Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Reading Specialists, Teacher leaders, Administrators, Coaches, Interventionists

Dates: 6/11/2025 to 6/12/2025

This two-day training is designed to help district-appointed trainers become trainers to meet Chapter 49 requirements.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

93. Motivating and Inspiring Today's Students: Strategies, Methods, and Materials to Awaken the Learner (CPE Course)

Program: CPE Courses

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Pre-K to 12 Educators

Dates: 6/13/2025 to 7/14/2025

This IS VIRTUAL 3 credit course. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC DAILY TIME SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETING WORK ONLINE AND NO SCHEDULED WHOLE GROUP IN CLASS TIMES AS WE EXPECT SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS TO BE FINISHED BY THE END OF EACH WEEK. THE CLASS WILL BE AVAILABLE 24/7 TO WORK ON AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. IT NOTES TWO MEETINGS FROM 8:30am-8:30pm ON THE FIRST AND LAST DAY OF THE CLASS, THERE ARE NO REQUIRED MEETINGS.

Bringing motivation and inspiration to the classroom is not easy. Motivating students is of paramount concern for classroom teachers. This class is intended to not only motivate students but also to inspire the teacher! The course will provide the needed stimulating tools for pre-K to 12 educators to create classrooms in which students are motivated and inspired to learn. A comprehensive understanding of students' needs and the nature of motivation from recognized experts in the field will be presented.

The modules in the class will provide much variety through analyzing videos, power-points, readings, applying strategies, responding to participants and motivational techniques along with materials to develop that produce desired results. With these practical resources, you'll discover a results-driven framework based on student needs and goals along with practical applications of the concepts through employing effective strategies and materials that welcome engagement.

The text for the class is Motivating and Inspiring Students: Strategies to Awaken the Learner(2017) by Marzano, Scott, Boogren and Newcomb. The book will be sent to you by the date the class begins.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

94. Learning and Growing Summit 5.0

Program: Educational Services

Audience: Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, Instructional Specialist, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 6/17/2025

Join us for a fun day of learning that features:

-An amazing Keynote Speaker, Dr. Marilyn Pryle, who has written seven books about teaching reading and writing. She now teaches 10th grade World Literature in Clarks Summit, PA and was named Pennsylvania's 2019 Teacher of the Year. In 2020, she completed an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on global education. In 2021, she received a Fulbright Fellowship with the Teachers for Global Classrooms program.

-Over 20 unique breakout sessions focusing on Literacy, School Climate, UDL, STEM, Community Connections, SEL, Executive Functioning, Content Creation, Design Thinking, and much more!

-A catered lunch
  • Enrolled: 43/200
  • Wait: 0/0

95. ND-Affirming Practices Across Life

Program: Student Services

Location: CAIU Susquehanna/Yellow Breeches Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Early Intervention and School-Age Speech-Language Pathologists

Dates: 6/23/2025

Join Hillary Crow, MA, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist, subject matter expert on neuroaffirming care, and proud autistic advocate, for an engaging full-day in-service designed to transform how you approach supporting neurodivergent clients. This session offers a deep dive into neurodiversity-affirming practices across all stages of development-from early intervention to adult transition services
  • Enrolled: 31/140
  • Wait: 0/0

96. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom: Strategies, Techniques, and Material (CPE Course)

Program: CPE Courses

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Educator's with Instructional 1 or Specialist Certificate

Dates: 7/11/2025 to 8/11/2025

This IS VIRTUAL 3 credit course. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC DAILY TIME SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETING WORK ONLINE AND NO SCHEDULED WHOLE GROUP IN CLASS TIMES AS WE EXPECT SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS TO BE FINISHED BY THE END OF EACH WEEK. THE CLASS WILL BE AVAILABLE 24/7 TO WORK ON AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. IT NOTES TWO MEETINGS FROM 8:30am-8:30pm ON THE FIRST AND LAST DAY OF THE CLASS, THERE ARE NO REQUIRED MEETINGS.
The book, Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (2018) by Dr. Thomas Armstrong will be studied, connections made to chapters, responses made to participants' posts, and a study guide completed for each chapter. Text and material for the class will be provided prior to start date of course and price is included in registration fee. Participants will view multiple intelligence activities implemented in schools that have achieved well with dealing with how students process information. The class will emphasize what each student is attracted to, becomes comfortable with, and skilled in different ways of processing information. Three lessons and hands-on or computer-generated projects will be developed to apply the theory of multiple intelligences. Instructor will provide sample lessons along with modeling of lessons. Participants will develop one artifact (materials provided) for each intelligence and create 3 lessons to share with the group. Questions? Email Dr. William Yerger: william.yerger@eastern.edu or call 610-248-4737. An Instructional 1 or Specialist certificate is required as a prerequisite.

Goals:
1.Impact student learning by teacher applying the principles of multiple intelligence teaching to assist students in processing information in their preferred manner(s). 2.Provide guidance in developing lesson plans that produce student learning. 3.Strengthen student growth in the classroom by studying and applying research on improving student achievement. 4.Increase the success of all students by adhering to the philosophy that all students will succeed in their classroom, not just can succeed.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

97. The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (CPE Course)

Program: CPE Courses

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Educator's Pre K-12

Dates: 8/1/2025 to 8/25/2025

This IS VIRTUAL 3 credit course. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC DAILY TIME SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETING WORK ONLINE AND NO SCHEDULED WHOLE GROUP IN CLASS TIMES AS WE EXPECT SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS TO BE FINISHED BY THE END OF EACH WEEK. THE CLASS WILL BE AVAILABLE 24/7 TO WORK ON AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. IT NOTES TWO MEETINGS FROM 8:30am-8:30pm ON THE FIRST AND LAST DAY OF THE CLASS, THERE ARE NO REQUIRED MEETINGS.

This online class will be extremely helpful for the first-time teacher just as much as for the seasoned professional! This course will provide an educator's goldmine to pertinent information to make not only the first day of school but every day run smoothly. The book utilized, The First Days of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher (2018) by Harry Wong, is the updated edition of a proven resource on successful teaching practices for both classroom management and student success. The course will feature many great, practical ideas to implement resulting in positive outcomes. Students' educational experiences will be so much better after having applied the book along with completing the other high-powered activities in the class. The text for this class will be provided prior to the start date of the course; price is included in the registration fee.
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Goals of the course are:
1. To impact student learning by the teacher applying the three characteristics of an effective teacher. Structuring and organizing the classroom, teaching classroom management procedures that create consistency, and developing lesson plans that produce student learning.
2. To strengthen student growth in the classroom by studying and applying research on improving student achievement.
3. To assist in the success of all students by adhering to the philosophy that all students will succeed in their classroom, not just can succeed.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

98. Innovative Approaches to Gifted Education Clinic

Program: Educational Services

Location: CAIU Meadow Room (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Gifted Education Teachers and Supervisors

Dates: 8/5/2025

This day will focus on Gifted Education instructional strategies, acceleration, compaction, and best practices for writing GIEP goals.
  • Enrolled: 6/60
  • Wait: 0/0

99. cAIu Summit: Unleashing the Power of AI

Program: Educational Services

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 8/6/2025

The cAIu Summit on Transforming Education- Join us for the 2nd annual cAIu Summit, happening August 6, 2025 at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit. This event promises a deep dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on education. Whether you're an educator, administrator, tech professional, or simply passionate about the future of learning, this summit is for you! [Created by Google Gemini, 2/22,24].
  • Enrolled: 7/180
  • Wait: 0/0