Frontline Education

1. Guest Teacher Asynchronous Course 26/27

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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: 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027

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.

2. Equitable Participation Non-Pub Coaching and Consultation

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Audience: Non-Public School Teachers ONLY

Dates: 9/1/2026 to 5/15/2027

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.

3. Regional School Nurse Network 26/27

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: School Nurses

Dates: 9/1/2026 to 5/4/2027

Join fellow school nurses across 8 counties to discuss case studies, share experiences, and hear from industry and agency experts on current trends and needs in school nursing. Flexible scheduling allows you to attend as your duties permit.

4. Classroom Practices Behavior Network

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PBIS Coaches

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 5/7/2027

Classroom teachers are welcome to join us for this monthly networking opportunity, where we will discuss classroom behavior, high engagement strategies, and how to take our general practice to better practice.

5. Regional School Psychologist Network 26/27

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Audience: School Psychologists

Dates: 9/8/2026 to 12/8/2026

Join fellow school psychologists throughout the region to discuss case studies, share experiences, and hear from industry and agency experts on current trends and needs in school psychology. Flexible scheduling allows you to attend as your duties permit.

6. CAIU PaPBIS Coaches Network

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: PBIS Coaches

Dates: 9/11/2026 to 5/14/2027

Join us for the CAIU PaPBIS Coaches Network! This network is a collaborative space for coaches to share strategies, problem-solve challenges, and strengthen their ability to implement PBIS. All meetings are held virtually from 8:00-8:30 am.

7. School Improvement Network Meetings - 2026-2027

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Representatives from CSI, ACSI, ATSI, TSI designated schools

Dates: 9/15/2026 to 5/18/2027

The School Improvement & MTSS Network will meet virtually on the third Tuesday of each month from September 2026 through June 2027. This network is designed to support school teams as they implement, monitor, and strengthen their school improvement efforts while connecting with colleagues from across the region. Throughout the year, participants will have opportunities to: * Review school improvement plan monitoring requirements and strengthen progress-monitoring practices * Explore strategies and supports for multilingual learners * Identify approaches for improving student attendance * Strengthen support for students with disabilities, including understanding accommodations and modifications * Learn how focusing on effective Tier 1 practices can boost student achievement * Engage in collaborative Problems of Practice focused on authentic challenges facing schools * Share ideas, resources, successes, and challenges with other regional CSI, ACSI, ATSI, and TSI schools * Build connections and learn from colleagues engaged in similar school improvement work **2026-2027 Network Dates:** September 15 | October 20 | November 17 | December 15 | January 19 | March 16 | April 20 | May 18 | June: Asynchronous learning opportunity. Please note that there will not be a virtual network meeting in February. Additional information about each session, including topics and resources, is available at https://secure.smore.com/n/2zftv Virtual Access: The Zoom link and passcode will be shared with each building's primary point of contact and registered Frontline participants prior to each meeting.

8. CAC Learning Series 2026-2027 (Course #20250174)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: CAIU Meadow/Keystone Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Assistant Superintendents & Curriculum Advisors

Dates: 9/17/2026 to 5/6/2027

Leading AI with Purpose: Strategic Decision-Making for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

Artificial intelligence presents both opportunities and challenges for educational leaders. This learning series equips assistant superintendents, curriculum directors, and instructional leaders with practical frameworks for determining where AI can enhance curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning. Drawing on research-based leadership and change theories, participants will explore how to evaluate AI initiatives through the lenses of student learning, engagement, organizational effectiveness, and ethical implementation. Through collaborative inquiry, case studies, and job-embedded application, participants will analyze opportunities to leverage AI in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning while addressing issues of quality, equity, ethics, and organizational capacity.

9. CAC Meeting

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: CAIU Meadow/Keystone Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: Assistant Superintendents & Curriculum Advisors

Dates: 9/17/2026 to 5/6/2027

The 2026-2027 Curriculum Council professional learning series for regional Curriculum Directors and Assistant Superintendents will center on strategic leadership and decision-making in an educational landscape increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Through collaboration with regional peers and learning from experts in the field, participants will explore practical strategies for supporting the safe, ethical, and effective use of AI in teaching and learning. This work aligns with Dr. Roberts' Superintendent Learning Series, creating opportunities for shared dialogue and coordinated leadership at the district level.

10. Know Better, Do Better: Handwriting

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: All educators

Dates: 9/25/2026 to 11/20/2026

Join the CAIU for a 3-session virtual series devoted to handwriting. The presenters will share current handwriting pitfalls, current legislation and research, and strategies/ resources to support handwriting instruction. Sessions will occur on Sept 25, Oct 23, and Nov 20 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.

11. Co-Teaching Collaborative (virtual)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Co-teachers, Co-teaching teams, Administrators

Dates: 10/2/2026 to 4/2/2027

Activity Description: Join us virtually (bring your co-teacher if you can!) for a space to share ideas, ask questions, and tackle real challenges. Each session features one practical strategy you can use immediately, plus time to crowdsource solutions with fellow educators. Submit your questions ahead of time and leave with fresh ideas to level up your co-teaching and support every learner. October 2, 2026, December 4, 2026, February 5, 2027, April 2, 2027.

12. Neurodiversity Network (Issues in Autism) Virtual Series

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Administrators, Gen Ed and Spec Ed Teachers, OT/PT/SLP, Paraeducators, family members,

Dates: 10/7/2026 to 5/5/2027

Each monthly session creates a safe space to discuss and share resources around a specific topic in neurodiversity. Please register for each individual session.

13. Principal Leadership & Networking Series

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: K-12 principals, assistant principals

Dates: 10/8/2026 to 5/5/2027

This four-part series provides building-level administrators with an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn alongside fellow principals and assistant principals from across the region. Each session will explore timely topics related to leadership, artificial intelligence, and innovation, while creating space for meaningful conversation, sharing of ideas, and problem-solving around the challenges facing today's school leaders.

More than a traditional professional learning experience, this series is designed to build a strong network of school leaders who can learn from one another, share successful practices, and support each other throughout the school year.

Act 45 continuing professional education credits will be available for participants.

14. 2026 PA Non-Public School Safety Summit

Program: Aid to Non Public Schools (ANPS)

Audience: PA Certified Educational Professionals

Dates: 10/12/2026

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The Nonpublic School Summit: Uniting Wellness, Assessment & Security, taking place October 12-13, 2026, in Hershey, PA, offers attendees a collaborative learning experience focused on building secure, unified, and mental health-conscious educational environments. Participants will experience cross-sector networking designed to align school leadership, security personnel, educators, and mental health professionals toward shared safety goals. Through tailored learning sessions, attendees will acquire actionable skills and understanding to make their schools safer for their students, staff and visitors.

15. 2026 PA Non-Public School Safety Summit

Program: Aid to Non Public Schools (ANPS)

Audience: PA Certified Educational Professionals

Dates: 10/13/2026

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The Nonpublic School Summit: Uniting Wellness, Assessment & Security, taking place October 12-13, 2026, in Hershey, PA, offers attendees a collaborative learning experience focused on building secure, unified, and mental health-conscious educational environments. Participants will experience cross-sector networking designed to align school leadership, security personnel, educators, and mental health professionals toward shared safety goals. Through tailored learning sessions, attendees will acquire actionable skills and understanding to make their schools safer for their students, staff and visitors.

16. LETRS 3rd Edition, Volume 2 - Units 5-8

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Individuals who have completed LETRS 3rd edition Volume 1

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 4/1/2027

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LETRS 3rd edition is professional development delivered in a blended learning format. Participants will complete online coursework over the year and attend four in-person, full-day learning workshops. The course includes 1-year access to the online content, required book, assessments, Bridge to Practice activities, and opportunities for coaching and consultation. PREREQUISITE: Completion of the LETRS 3rd edition Volume 1, Units 1-4 online course is required. You may be required to show proof of completion. IN-PERSON DATES: 10/13, 12/2, 1/28, and 4/1. Attendance at all four dates is required. Participants will be notified in September 2026 to make arrangements to pick up the book.

17. CART Meeting

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Special Educators, Transition Coordinators, Administration, Agency Personnel

Dates: 10/13/2026

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This meeting is held each month for any educators or agency providers who serve transition-age youth.

18. CRA: Whole Number Operations

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Grades 2-5 teachers, math coaches or interventionists, special education teachers

Dates: 10/14/2026

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This professional development session equips teachers with practical strategies for implementing the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) sequence to deepen student understanding of whole number operations. Participants will explore how to move students from hands-on experiences with manipulatives (concrete), to visual models and drawings (representational), and finally to symbolic (abstract). Grounded in cognitive research, the session highlights how CRA supports conceptual understanding, reduces cognitive load, and improves retention.

19. Instructional Coach-Mentor Collaborative (CMC) Network Meeting (October 2026)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Coaches from Instructional Coaching Collaborative member districts

Dates: 10/14/2026

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The CAIU Instructional Coaching Mentor works with Instructional Coaching Collaborative members to increase student engagement and improve student achievement by analyzing student data and implementing evidence-based learning strategies. This networking meeting is designed for instructional coaches and/or specialists to communicate, collaborate, and share resources with one another to strengthen classroom instruction, student achievement, and engagement. Session topics also focus on the practice of coaching. Materials and information disseminated during this professional development opportunity will help 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.

20. Tier 2 PBIS Advanced Tier Training

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: PBIS Team Members, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, School Psych, Principals

Dates: 10/14/2026

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Teams will gain a foundational understanding of tier two behavior interventions, and develop the skills needed to implement and monitor their success. *In order to register for this training, you must have received recognition at tier one in the PaPBS Network

21. Computation Interventions Tier 2

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Grades 1-5 teachers, math coaches and interventionists, special education teachers

Dates: 10/15/2026

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What interventions are available for supporting students who struggle with basic computation skills? This session will examine research-based interventions that support computational fluency in basic and multi-digit computation. Participants will examine these intervention protocols through the lens of the instructional hierarchy by matching student needs with the correct intervention match.

22. Restorative Practices for Educators

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Coaches, Counselors, Admin

Dates: 10/15/2026 to 10/16/2026

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During this two-day introductory experience, teams will learn the fundamental theory and practices for engaging with students, staff, and parents in your school setting.

23. CASCA Regional Peer Supervision

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: School Counselors, School Counselor Supervisors, School Counseling Interns

Dates: 10/16/2026

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Sharpen your clinical skills and expand your professional toolbox through structured regional supervision with the Capital Area School Counselor Association. Designed specifically for school counselors, these collaborative sessions offer a dedicated space to navigate complex, real-world cases involving students, families, and school staff. Participants will engage in peer-led case presentations, presenting challenging scenarios to gain fresh perspectives and walk away with targeted, actionable solutions. By drawing on the collective wisdom of colleagues across the region, you will deepen your clinical knowledge, enhance your problem-solving strategies, and build a supportive professional network-because we all benefit and serve our school communities better when we work together. Join us to reflect, refine your practice, and grow alongside fellow dedicated professionals. Register today on Frontline to secure your spot! The Capital Area Intermediate Unit is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapists (Section 58.36) and Professional Counselors (49.36) to offer continuing education for social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors. CAIU maintains responsibility for the program.

24. Statewide STEELS Admin and Leadership PLC: October 2026 Session

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Administrators, Science Department Chairs, Curriculum Leaders and Coaches

Dates: 10/19/2026

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Join the Pennsylvania Statewide STEELS Leader PLC, an executive virtual network built to empower K-12 administrators, department chairs, and curriculum leaders as they guide and sustain high-quality implementation of PA's Science, Technology & Engineering, and Environmental Literacy & Sustainability standards. Through targeted virtual sessions, you'll collaborate with peers across the commonwealth to address systemic visioning, evaluate three-dimensional instructional alignment, support educator growth, and overcome pacing and resource challenges. Designed specifically for leadership, this community equips you with the strategic insights, change-management approaches, and peer support needed to cultivate thriving science and engineering programs across your schools and districts. You must register to earn Act 48 Credits.

25. Statewide STEELS Teacher PLC: October 2026 Session

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Science and Technology Educators

Dates: 10/19/2026

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Join the Pennsylvania Statewide STEELS Teacher PLC, a collaborative virtual network built to help K-12 educators deepen and sustain high-quality implementation of PA's Science, Technology & Engineering, and Environmental Literacy & Sustainability standards. Through live virtual meetups, you'll connect with peers across the commonwealth to improve your instructional practice. Whether you are a classroom teacher, STEM specialist, or curriculum leader, this community provides the resources and peer collaboration needed to keep science and engineering learning thriving in your school. You must register to earn Act 48 Credits.

26. Developmental Disabilities and Sexuality 101

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Teachers, Counselors, Therapists, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, and others working regularly with individuals with IDD.

Dates: 10/20/2026

People with developmental disabilities are often left out of the conversation about sexuality, almost as if they are incapable of having thoughts, feelings, and needs. In reality, they, too, are sexual beings who need information and skills for making healthy decisions about sexuality. As someone who works with people with developmental disabilities, you may be the most likely person they may approach with questions about sexuality. This training will help professionals become more comfortable talking about this sensitive topic by discussing what needs to be taught when. It will also review how to help people with developmental disabilities have safe and satisfying relationships.

27. MTSS Secondary Refinement

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Grades 6-12 secondary staff that attended MTSS novice cohort

Dates: 10/20/2026

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. This session is only available to participants who've completed the CAIU MTSS novice cohort.

28. CRA: Fractions

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Grades 3-6 teachers, math coaches and interventionists, special education teachers

Dates: 10/21/2026

This professional development session equips teachers with practical strategies for implementing the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) sequence to deepen student understanding of fractions. Participants will explore how to move students from hands-on experiences with manipulatives (concrete), to visual models and drawings (representational), and finally to symbolic (abstract). Grounded in cognitive research, the session highlights how CRA supports conceptual understanding, reduces cognitive load, and improves retention.

29. PBIS Tier One for All: Day 1/4

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: PBIS Coaches, Admin, Teachers, Counselors, School Psych

Dates: 10/21/2026

This training is designed to assist teams in building their tier one PBIS system. Teams who complete this training could be eligible to go for recognition through the PaPBS Network for PBIS once the training series is completed. Teams must register for all four training dates. (10/21/2026, 11/18/2026,1/27/2027, & 3/10/2027).

30. STEELS in Your Schoolyard: Teaching Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Through Place-Based Learning

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Science educators K-12, coaches

Dates: 10/21/2026

Join the CAIU and Chesapeake Bay Foundation to transform your schoolyard into a powerful learning space where students can investigate, explore, and understand their local environment. In this hands-on workshop, educators will learn how to design and implement Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (ELS)-focused experiences that meet the Pennsylvania STEELS standards. Participants will explore strategies for connecting students to their local ecosystem, designing investigations that matter to their community, and fostering student action. You'll leave with practical tools and a plan for bringing STEELS-aligned environmental learning outside. This workshop is supported by funding from PDE and is available at no cost to participants. Optional: To receive your MWEE Ambassador certificate, complete the MWEE 101 course online by October 30th, 2026. https://eepro.naaee.org/learning/eelearn/eelearn-6-mwee-101 You will receive an additional 15 Act 48 credits for this completion once we receive your certificate of completion. Questions? Email jsciacca@caiu.org

31. Be the Bridge - Cohort 1 - 26/27 School Year

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Audience: District and building leadership teams engaged in Be the Bridge, Cohort 1

Dates: 10/21/2026 to 6/14/2027

Be the Bridge is a two-year, cohort-based professional learning experience for district and building leadership teams ready to examine school culture, systems, and change through an instructional lens. Through structured collaboration with school partners in Wales, leadership labs, and applied systems inquiry, participants develop the capacity to translate global perspectives into local impact. Act 45 Course #20260211

32. Capital Area Behavior Specialist Network

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

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

Dates: 10/21/2026

Join Dr. Kelly Evans for an engaging look at Clinical Conversations. This presentation introduces Clinical Conversations as a structured peer consultation approach that supports collaboration, reflection, and professional growth among school-based professionals. Participants will learn the basic framework of the Structured Peer Supervision Model and explore how it can be used to strengthen clinical consultation, ethical decision making, and shared problem-solving within professional teams.

33. Beyond LETRS with Hand2Mind

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: K-5 teachers, Reading Specialists, Coaches (Having a LETRS background is recommended)

Dates: 10/22/2026

K-2 Session: Foundational Skills and Early Literacy Development (8:30-10 AM) Aligned primarily to LETRS Volume I with connections to early Volume II concepts, this session strengthens educators' understanding of foundational literacy through a Structured Literacy lens. Participants will deepen their knowledge of phonological awareness, phonics, and early language development while practicing explicit instructional routines such as blending, segmenting, and phonics instruction. Through hands-on practice, classroom scenarios, and intentional planning, educators will explore how foundational skills support fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The session emphasizes explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction that can be immediately applied in K-2 classrooms to support student outcomes. 3-5 Session: Advanced Literacy, Language, and Comprehension (10-11:30 AM) Aligned to LETRS Volume II and building on Volume I, this session focuses on supporting students' continued development as readers and writers. Educators explore morphology, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and the reading-writing connection through a Structured Literacy lens. Through collaboration and hands-on application, participants will practice practical, evidence-based strategies that extend explicit, systematic instruction into the intermediate grades and beyond.

34. Beyond Penmanship

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Reading Specialists

Dates: 10/22/2026

Explore how handwriting supports literacy and learning, and leave with practical strategies you can use right away. Handwriting is often reduced to penmanship or taught in response to mandates, yet research shows it plays a critical role in literacy development and learning. This session moves beyond penmanship to examine the cognitive and neurological benefits of handwriting, including its impact on letter learning, orthographic mapping, and reading development in young learners, as well as memory and comprehension in older students. Participants will explore how handwriting supports automaticity and frees cognitive resources for higher-level thinking. Aligned with Pennsylvania's cursive legislation, this session emphasizes the collective role educators play in moving beyond compliance toward meaningful, instructionally aligned practice. Grounded in the science of reading, participants will leave with explicit, classroom-ready routines that can be implemented across settings to support inclusive, high-impact literacy instruction for all learners.

35. CAIU STEELS-STEM Collaborative-October 2026 Meeting

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Teachers, coaches, administrators who are involved in STEM or STEELS aligned teaching

Dates: 10/23/2026

Join a collaborative network of fellow practitioners to engage in shared learning, discussion, and problem-solving aimed at strengthening students' STEM and STEELS experiences.

36. Assistive Technology Network

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators

Dates: 10/26/2026

The AT Network is a bite-size professional development opportunity to learn about best practices and latest trends in Assistive Technology. Participants will have the opportunity to submit topics for discussion or request information to be shared about specific AT tools or tasks for which they are seeking AT solutions. The AT Network will meet quarterly via Zoom.

37. Clinical Conversations for School Social Workers

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: School Social Workers in the K-12 setting

Dates: 10/26/2026

The CAIU is excited to once again host virtual Clinical Conversations/Peer Supervision sessions for School Social Workers (SSW) across our footprint. This year, we are pleased to offer FREE CEUs and Act 48 credits for participants. As a reminder, these peer supervision sessions can focus on any challenge or dilemma you face in your role as a SSW. Don't let the name fool you-past discussions have included topics such as: Supporting students with school attendance concerns, navigating limited community resources, and managing ethical dilemmas or value conflicts with peers or supervisors. Participants will actively engage in a Structured Peer Supervision Model to explore a complex case and work together to develop strategies to build clinical practice, expertise, and collaborative learning. Participants will engage in active listening and provide each other with clinical feedback to problem solve cases presented, while always engaging in the ethical practice of confidentiality. Participants will leave the session with practical strategies and tools to use within the scope of their own school social work practice because of participating in this structured process. For more information about the Clinical Conversations framework, please see the following resources: Presentation Recording (https://tinyurl.com/yu44z5rw ) (Passcode: xV=99Qq^) Slide Deck (https://tinyurl.com/mj6fvvjk) Model Handout (https://tinyurl.com/57k3s4ju) Additionally, if you did not complete it before, please take a moment to fill out this Pre-Survey (https://tinyurl.com/bd2mc5zw)

38. STEELS Leadership Series: Driving District-Wide Implementation

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Administrators, instructional coaches, and department leaders

Dates: 10/26/2026

Designed specifically for administrators, instructional coaches, and department leaders, this series provides the strategic roadmap, coaching tools, and leadership protocols needed to drive high-fidelity STEELS implementation. In this first collaborative session, administrative and instructional leadership teams will leverage the PDE STEELS Classroom Implementation Descriptors to calibrate observations, define key teacher and student behaviors, and establish effective coaching protocols for phenomena-driven learning. Leaders will leave with actionable tools to support classroom practice and drive sustainable district-wide implementation. This series is supported by funding from PDE and is provided at no cost. Who Should Attend & What to Bring Bring Your Team: Highly recommended for leadership teams (building admins, instructional coaches, and department leads) to attend together to ensure aligned district implementation. Resources: Bring current science vision documents or walkthrough tools to align with PDE descriptors.

39. LETRS for Early Childhood (SY 2026-2027)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Teachers, Reading Specialists, Administrators

Dates: 10/27/2026 to 4/8/2027

LETRS for Early Childhood is professional development for educators delivered in a blended learning format. This professional learning experience helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills. It also provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional. This training uses a blended learning model with online activities, videos, and assessments across 10 course modules, plus 3 face-to-face sessions at the CAIU on 10/27, 1/21, and 4/8. Attendance at all in-person dates is required. Participants will also be asked to apply their learning to their classroom through Bridge to Practice activities in their own classroom setting. Although the training and support are free through the CAIU, participants are required to purchase their materials (online course access and book) directly through Lexia ($250 plus shipping). Ordering information will be emailed to registrants. Materials must be brought to the first in-person training date.

40. AT Tools: Switches and Alternative Access (morning session)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, related services providers

Dates: 10/29/2026

Learn how adaptive switches can increase access, participation, and independence during instructional activities. This hands-on session will cover how to connect and set up adaptive switches with a variety of devices, along with troubleshooting tips and practical considerations. Participants will explore real-world examples of using switches for communication and classroom activities.

41. AT Tools: Switches and Alternative Access (afternoon session)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, related services providers

Dates: 10/29/2026

Learn how adaptive switches can increase access, participation, and independence during instructional activities. This hands-on session will cover how to connect and set up adaptive switches with a variety of devices, along with troubleshooting tips and practical considerations. Participants will explore real-world examples of using switches for communication and classroom activities.

42. Ethics and School Social Work: Our Shared Responsibility

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Hill Top Academy (Mechanicsburg, PA) [map]

Audience: Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists

Dates: 10/30/2026

This training will review the social work code of ethics and how the SSWAA supplemental ethics standards enhance school social work practice by working through case scenarios and utilizing an ethical decision-making model. Participants will also learn about the ethical implications of AI and what that means for our students and how do we protect them. This training is approved for 3 hours of ethics credits through the CAIU Continuing Education Committee. Capital Area Intermediate Unit is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapists (Section 58.36) and Professional Counselors (49.36) to offer continuing education for social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors. CAIU maintains responsibility for the program

43. Classroom Management: Act 33 Class Monitor

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 11/1/2026 to 11/30/2026

An asynchronous course for those looking to complete the requirements to become a classroom monitor under Act 33 of 2023. This is a virtual course meant to be completed at any time during the month you have enrolled. The instructor will contact you before the start of the course with login instructions and a classroom link.

44. CDT Data Analysis Training - Level 1

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

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

Dates: 11/2/2026

Designed for LEAs who have completed one full CDT or Diagnostic Category (DC) assessment and are ready to dive into their students' results. We will explore Flexible Instruction Reports, Individual Student Reports, and Conferencing Reports. The advantages of student conferencing will also be discussed.

45. The Multilingual Collective: Reimagining Assessment Practices for a Diverse School Community

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Any staff member who works with Multilingual Learners

Dates: 11/2/2026

This full-day session invites educators and administrators to reimagine assessment practices for the diverse needs of their school community. Participants will explore the "why" behind meaningful data collection and examine a range of assessment tools that support the whole child across academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for building assessment systems that are responsive to all learners and educationally impactful.

46. Firefly Data Analysis Training - Level 1

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

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

Dates: 11/2/2026

Designed for LEAs who have completed one full Firefly. We will explore reports focusing on both the individual student and the group. The advantages of student conferencing will also be discussed.

47. Digital Accessibility Workshop: Accessible Doc

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, related service providers, administrators, digital content creators

Dates: 11/4/2026

This interactive workshop will focus on creating or modifying digital documents to ensure that they are accessible. New updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act set forth Digital Accessibility requirements for all state and local government agencies starting on April 26, 2027. Participants will learn the SLIDE acronym for digital accessibility and see practical examples of how to apply digital accessibility best practices to their materials. All participants are expected to bring a device and a document that they would like to update or create so that it is digitally accessible, and will leave with a finished product.

48. Understanding and Designing Assessments for STEELS Performance Expectations

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

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

Dates: 11/4/2026 to 11/5/2026

How can we assess phenomenon- and problem-based science learning using high-quality, rigorous STEELS-based assessments? Connect your vision of meaningful science, engineering, and environmental literacy learning with assessments that inform and support student learning and guide instructional practices. This is a two-day training. You will have a small homework assignment between the two dates! This is not a ‘train the trainer' workshop, but participants will receive copies of the materials which can be adapted for presentation within their LEAs. Participants should have a strong understanding of 3-D teaching and learning before attending this workshop. This workshop is supported by funding from PDE and is available at no cost to participants.

49. Educators of the Gifted network meeting

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Educators of the Gifted (teachers, admins)

Dates: 11/4/2026

Educators of the Gifted networking meetings are held throughout the school year at CAIU. Meetings include networking opportunities for participants to share successes and discuss current issues with other knowledgeable and experienced administrators and teachers of the gifted working in our region, PDE updates, and current information on best practices for meeting the needs of gifted students. These synchronous sessions will be held in-person.

50. Bridging the Gap: Culturally Responsive Student Support

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: School Counselors, School Social Workers, HSV, Mental Health Professionals

Dates: 11/5/2026

Join us for the 2026-27 CASCA and Social Work, HSV, and MHP Network Collaboration Meeting! This engaging professional development session is designed to strengthen participants' ability to support, empower, and advocate for multilingual learners and their families. Tailored specifically for student support professionals, the session will bring together diverse perspectives and expertise from across our community. Participants will hear firsthand from a member of the Bhutanese community, who will share lived experiences navigating schools and support systems, as well as from representatives of the CAIU Cultural Navigators and Compass programs and the Family Engagement Team. Together, these perspectives will deepen participants' cultural understanding and highlight practical strategies for strengthening student support practices and building meaningful partnerships with multilingual students, families, and communities. Capital Area Intermediate Unit is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapists (Section 58.36) and Professional Counselors (49.36) to offer continuing education for social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors. CAIU maintains responsibility for the program.

51. Career Ready Symposium

Program: Partnership for Career Development

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

Audience: All PCD participating school faculty, staff and administrators

Dates: 11/9/2026

The Partnership for Career Development (PCD), is excited to announce the Career Ready Symposium on November 9, 2026 dedicated to Career Awareness and Preparation. The Career Ready Symposium aims to equip participating school personnel, including administrators, counselors, teachers, and career coordinators with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively guide students in their career exploration journey . We plan to feature a student panel, a resource Expo, and sessions. Lunch will be provided. Please note, early bird registration until October 9, 2026 at half the regular ticket price. You must also register on the Constant Contact registration platform.

Activity Cost - $50 PP and PCD will invoice your district directly for all attendees.

52. The Science of Writing: Evidence-Based Practices for Developing Strong Writers K-12

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: K-12 teachers, literacy specialists, coaches, curriculum directors

Dates: 11/10/2026

Explore the Science of Writing through the Not-So-Simple View of Writing, examining the knowledge, skills, cognitive processes, and transcription demands that influence students' writing development. Review the Releasing Writers Framework (formerly ThinkSRSD) and apply its explicit, systematic approach to planning, teaching, and supporting students as they develop more strategic, independent, and confident writing skills.

53. Word Problem Solving Interventions Tier 2

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Grades 3-6 teachers, math coaches and interventionists, special education teachers

Dates: 11/10/2026

What interventions are available for supporting students who struggle with word problems? This session will examine research-based interventions that support word-problem solving for students in grades 2-6. Participants will learn about the importance of schema-based instruction and how the use of mnemonic strategies supports cognitive thinking and problem solving.

54. Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Teachers, SLPs, related service providers, paraprofessionals

Dates: 11/10/2026

Participants get an overview of the LAMP treatment approach, learn why its emphasis on consistent motor plans is uniquely suited to children with autism and explore the features of AAC devices that support teaching and building language in those with autism and other developmental disabilities. Videos are used to illustrate LAMP therapy components, including the use of multi-sensory strategies to teach the meanings of words.

55. Making Sense of Sensemaking: Diving into Strategies for 3D Science Learning

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

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

Dates: 11/11/2026

What does it take to create a classroom where all students are actively making sense of the world around them through science? This full-day, hands-on workshop will explore high-impact learning strategies that support students in engaging with phenomena, building and revising ideas over time, and participating in meaningful science discourse. Anchored in the principles of Ambitious Science Teaching and three-dimensional learning, participants will experience and analyze instructional routines that elicit student thinking, support ongoing sensemaking, and make the three dimensions of science learning explicit. Through modeling, video analysis, and collaborative work, participants will leave equipped with practical tools and strategies they can implement to foster deeper, more equitable science learning in their own classrooms. This workshop is supported by funding from PDE and is available at no cost to participants.

56. Moving Forward with LAMP

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Teachers, SLPs, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals

Dates: 11/11/2026

Previous attendance at a 1-day or 1.5-day Center for AAC & Autism LAMP workshop required to register for this course. Participants get to put LAMP principles into action in this hands-on practicum with the Words for Life language system on dedicated devices and iPads. Participants will study ongoing communication assessment, AAC implementation procedures to meet individual needs, and strategies for expanding communication.

57. Summit K12 Connect to Literacy Follow Up: For CAIU Title III Consortium Districts Only

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: ELD Staff of CAIU Title III Consortium

Dates: 11/12/2026

During this session, participants will analyze Middle-of-Year assessment data to identify instructional priorities and use student performance data to inform targeted support.

58. Technology Advisory Council - November Meeting

Program: Technology Services - Professional Development

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

Dates: 11/12/2026

As in past years, we will meet nine times throughout the school year to collaborate, share updates, and help guide the strategic direction of technology integration and innovation across our schools.

59. Mentor Book Study - Session #3

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Dates: 11/12/2026

Session Topic: Chapter 2 - Identify: Getting a Clear Picture of Reality *It is recommended that you join all six sessions throughout the 26/27 school year The Impact Cycle: Instructional coaching guru, Jim Knight shares his three-step process for supporting others in their professional growth. By walking mentees through the cycle of Identify-Learn-Improve, mentors can foster deep thinking about how to improve practices that is structured, interactive, and meaningful to their mentees. While this book focuses on powerful improvements in teaching, there is much to learn and apply to non-teaching mentorships as well.

60. PREPaRE 1 Training

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: CAIU Meadow/Keystone Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: any school professional or community provider/agency who serves on the crisis team or is involved in establishing and promoting school safety, including the development of emergency operations plans (e.g., school/district administrators, school mental health professionals, school resource officers/security officers, teachers, pupil services support personnel, nurses, front office staff, transportation directors, before and after school activities coordinators, community providers); optimal for m

Dates: 11/13/2026

Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery In this 1-day workshop, participants will learn how to establish and sustain comprehensive school safety efforts that attend to both physical and psychological safety. The workshop addresses critical components needed to develop, exercise, and evaluate safety and crisis teams and emergency operations plans (EOPs), including building vulnerability assessments. The model also integrates school personnel and community provider roles in providing school-based crisis preparedness and response activities. Additional topics addressed also include media/social media, communication, reunification, students with special needs, culture, and memorials. After this workshop, participants will be better prepared to improve their school's climate, student resilience, and crisis response capabilities of school personnel. This workshop makes a clear connection between ongoing crisis prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery. Day includes 2-15 minute breaks and 30 minutes for lunch on your own.

61. Using Assessments to Support Math Instruction

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Math Educators, coaches, administrators

Dates: 11/13/2026

Join Kevin Mauro, Mathematics Curriculum Advisor for PDE at CAIU, for a one-day workshop exploring assessments to support instruction in math. Participants will examine a variety of assessment types-including formative, summative, diagnostic, and benchmark-to better understand their purpose and impact on instruction. The session will explore Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels and help educators determine when and how to use different assessments effectively. Educators will leave with strategies for using assessment data to inform, adapt, and strengthen their math instruction. Register by 11/6/2026

62. Summit K12 Connect to Literacy Follow Up: For CAIU Title III Consortium Districts Only

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: ELD Staff of CAIU Title III Consortium

Dates: 11/13/2026

During this session, participants will analyze Middle-of-Year assessment data to identify instructional priorities and use student performance data to inform targeted support.

63. MTSS Elementary Refinement

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: K-5 elementary staff who completed elementary novice cohorts

Dates: 11/16/2026

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. This session is only available to participants who have completed the CAIU MTSS novice cohort training.

64. CART Meeting

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Audience: Special Educators, Transition Coordinators, Administration, Agency Personnel

Dates: 11/17/2026

This meeting is held each month for any educators or agency providers who serve transition-age youth.

65. Secondary Literacy Network - In Person - 11/17/26

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Secondary educators, reading specialists, coaches, administrators

Dates: 11/17/2026

Join fellow secondary educators for a collaborative literacy network session to explore and apply evidence-based practices to strengthen instruction across content areas. Participants will examine high-impact strategies grounded in the science of reading and learning, engage in professional dialogue, and reflect on current practices. The session will provide practical approaches to support adolescent learners in building comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills, with opportunities to plan for implementation in diverse classroom settings.

66. Secondary Literacy Network - Virtual - 11/17/26

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Secondary educators, reading specialists, coaches, administrators

Dates: 11/17/2026

Join fellow secondary educators for a collaborative literacy network session to explore and apply evidence-based practices to strengthen instruction across content areas. Participants will examine high-impact strategies grounded in the science of reading and learning, engage in professional dialogue, and reflect on current practices. The session will provide practical approaches to support adolescent learners in building comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills, with opportunities to plan for implementation in diverse classroom settings.

67. CRA: Pre-Algebra

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Secondary math teachers, math coaches or interventionists, special education teachers

Dates: 11/18/2026

This professional development session equips teachers with practical strategies for implementing the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) sequence to deepen student understanding of fractions. Participants will explore how to move students from hands-on experiences with manipulatives (concrete), to visual models and drawings (representational), and finally to symbolic (abstract). Grounded in cognitive research, the session highlights how CRA supports conceptual understanding, reduces cognitive load, and improves retention.

68. Fall CAIU Instructional Technology Collaboration (ITC)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

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: 11/18/2026

Designed as a dynamic space for shared expertise, this network focuses on real-world application, peer-to-peer learning, and meaningful collaboration. Together, we'll explore high-impact uses of instructional tech, spotlight valuable partner resources, and unpack timely topics shaping modern education-from balanced screen time to emerging digital tools. Whether you're looking to share what's working in your district, gain fresh perspectives, or build lasting professional connections, this group provides a community to strengthen the support you provide.

69. PBIS Tier One for All: Day 2/4

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: PBIS Coaches, Admin, Teac

Dates: 11/18/2026

This training is designed to assist teams in building their tier one PBIS system. Teams that complete this training could be eligible to go for recognition through the PaPBS Network for PBIS once the training series is completed. Teams must register for all four training dates (10/21/2026, 11/18/2026,1/27/2027, & 3/10/2027).

70. Capital Area Behavior Specialist Network

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

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

Dates: 11/18/2026

Join us as Julie Mestemaker, LCSW, CJSOTS, and Krystal Baldwin, MA, LBS explore sexualized behavior in school settings. This session will address common challenges, team-based supports, intervention strategies, and resources to help schools respond to these behaviors with safety, dignity, and a focus on student needs

71. CAIU Reading Network (11/19/26 In-Person Option)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

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

Dates: 11/19/2026

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 2026-2027 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. Sessions will be held on 9/22, 11/19, 2/3, and 4/6. Each network session requires individual registration. By registering for this session, you are registering for the in-person option on 11/19/26.

72. CAIU Reading Network (11/19/26 Virtual Option)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

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

Dates: 11/19/2026

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 2026-2027 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. Sessions will be held on 9/22, 11/19, 2/3, and 4/6. Each network session requires individual registration. By registering for this session, you are registering for the virtual option on 11/19/26. A Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days prior to the session to the email used at registration.

73. Executive Function Skills

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Instructional Coaches, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.

Dates: 11/19/2026

Join us to learn about Executive Function Skills, how they develop, how they impact academic, behavioral, and social functioning, and strategies to support someone with executive function deficits. The afternoon will emphasize classroom-based strategies, including tried and true methods, like Get Ready-Do-Done, as well as other methods to address individual skills, such as: retrieval practices, self-regulation check-ins, time management, cognitive flexibility, planning and prioritizing, as well as strategies for organization.

74. Math Collaborative Learning Network (MCLN)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: K-12 educators, math coaches or interventionists, special education teachers

Dates: 11/19/2026

Join one or all four math-focused sessions to learn about supporting math teaching and learning in grades K-12. Whether you are a teacher, coach, or interventionist, your participation in the math network will expand your knowledge about math teaching and create a network of connections. Each session will focus on different topics related to math and provide participants with ideas and resources to use and share with their colleagues.

75. Multilingual Learners and STEELS

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Science educators K-12, ELD educators, coaches, administrators

Dates: 11/20/2026

Join us for a full day session where participants will experience and understand ways they can support their multilingual learners in 3-dimensional, phenomenon based learning environments that are aligned to the Pennsylvania STEELS (science, technology and engineering, environmental literacy and sustainability) standards. This workshop is supported by funding from PDE and is available at no cost to participants.

76. Summit K12 Connect to Literacy Follow Up: For CAIU Title III Consortium Districts Only

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: ELD Staff of CAIU Title III Consortium

Dates: 11/23/2026

During this session, participants will analyze Middle-of-Year assessment data to identify instructional priorities and use student performance data to inform targeted support.

77. Summit K12 Connect to Literacy Follow Up: For CAIU Title III Consortium Districts Only

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: ELD Staff of CAIU Title III Consortium

Dates: 11/24/2026

During this session, participants will analyze Middle-of-Year assessment data to identify instructional priorities and use student performance data to inform targeted support.

78. Facility Dog Handler Professional Learning Community

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Facility & Therapy Dog handlers in the K-12 setting

Dates: 12/1/2026

This professional learning community is for facility dog and therapy dog handlers who work in the K-12 school setting. Members will share experiences, challenges, and ideas for partnering with our canine team members as well as any best practice recommendations. Please note, this will not be for the purposes of sharing training tips or training styles as these are specific to the service/therapy dog organization. Meeting held online via Zoom: https://caiu-org.zoom.us/j/2973518150?pwd=RnFiWE0vTGZ4b2EvbjlyYTFVVldJdz09 (Meeting ID: 297 351 8150) (Passcode: 29SgEe)

79. Summit K12 Connect to Literacy Follow Up: For CAIU Title III Consortium Districts Only

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: ELD Staff of CAIU Title III Consortium

Dates: 12/2/2026

During this session, participants will analyze Middle-of-Year assessment data to identify instructional priorities and use student performance data to inform targeted support.

80. MTSS Secondary Refinement

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Grades 6-12 secondary staff that attended MTSS novice cohort

Dates: 12/3/2026

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. This session is only available to participants who've completed the CAIU MTSS novice cohort.

81. Understanding and Analyzing Student Work for STEELS

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: K-12 Teachers using the STEELS Standards, Coaches

Dates: 12/4/2026

Shift your focus from basic right/wrong grading to understanding how students actually learn science. In this interactive session, you will use a structured analysis protocol to examine student work, reveal thinking patterns, and evaluate multi-dimensional sensemaking across STEELS standards. You will leave with actionable, evidence-based strategies to tailor your next instructional steps to your students' needs. This workshop is funded by PDE and is available at no cost to participants. What to Bring 5-7 Student Work Samples: Bring a mix of performance levels (high, medium, developing). It is helpful if you come with a partner or team to work on these together. High-Quality Assessment: Work must come from a STEELS-aligned, high-quality assessment that would be used at a mid-unit or end-of-unit session (i.e. Constructed response questions, revised or final models, no exit tickets, no multiple choice only).

82. CDT Data Analysis Training - Level 1 (Virtual)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

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

Dates: 12/8/2026

Designed for LEAs who have completed one full CDT or Diagnostic Category (DC) assessment and are ready to dive into their students' results. We will explore Flexible Instruction Reports, Individual Student Reports, and Conferencing Reports. The advantages of student conferencing will also be discussed.

83. Firefly Data Analysis Training - Level 1 (virtual)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

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

Dates: 12/8/2026

Designed for LEAs who have completed one full Firefly. We will explore reports focusing on both the individual student and the group. The advantages of student conferencing will also be discussed.

84. Assistive Technology Network

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators

Dates: 12/9/2026

The AT Network is a bite-size professional development opportunity to learn about best practices and latest trends in Assistive Technology. Participants will have the opportunity to submit topics for discussion or request information to be shared about specific AT tools or tasks for which they are seeking AT solutions. The AT Network will meet quarterly via Zoom. To join, use this link: https://caiu-org.zoom.us/j/92043153489

85. Tier 2 PBIS Advanced Tier Training

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: CAIU Meadow/Keystone Rooms (Enola, PA) [map]

Audience: PBIS Team Members, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, School Psych, Principals

Dates: 12/9/2026

Teams will gain a foundational understanding of tier two behavior interventions, and develop the skills needed to implement and monitor their success. *In order to register for this training, you must have received recognition at tier one in the PaPBS Network

86. Instructional Coach-Mentor Collaborative (CMC) Network Meeting (December 2026)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Coaches from Instructional Coaching Collaborative member districts

Dates: 12/10/2026

The CAIU Instructional Coaching Mentor works with Instructional Coaching Collaborative members to increase student engagement and improve student achievement by analyzing student data and implementing evidence-based learning strategies. This networking meeting is designed for instructional coaches and/or specialists to communicate, collaborate, and share resources with one another to strengthen classroom instruction, student achievement, and engagement. Session topics also focus on the practice of coaching. Materials and information disseminated during this professional development opportunity will help 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.

87. ELD Networking (In Person Option)

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Any educator working with multilingual learners

Dates: 12/10/2026

In this session, we will unpack a systematic phonics scope and sequence alongside evidence-based resources to help streamline your daily instruction. Learn how to explicitly map out foundational skills and select high-impact tools that align with a structured literacy framework.

88. Technology Advisory Council - December Meeting

Program: Technology Services - Professional Development

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

Dates: 12/10/2026

As in past years, we will meet nine times throughout the school year to collaborate, share updates, and help guide the strategic direction of technology integration and innovation across our schools.

89. ELD Networking (Virtual Option)

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Any educator working with multilingual learners

Dates: 12/10/2026

In this session, we will unpack a systematic phonics scope and sequence alongside evidence-based resources to help streamline your daily instruction. Learn how to explicitly map out foundational skills and select high-impact tools that align with a structured literacy framework.

90. cAIu Summit: Unleashing the Power of AI

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 12/11/2026

The cAIu Summit on Transforming Education- Join us for the 3rd annual cAIu Summit, happening December 11, 2026, 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!

91. Statewide STEELS Admin and Leadership PLC: December 2026 Session

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Administrators, Science Department Chairs, Curriculum Leaders and Coaches

Dates: 12/15/2026

Join the Pennsylvania Statewide STEELS Leader PLC, an executive virtual network built to empower K-12 administrators, department chairs, and curriculum leaders as they guide and sustain high-quality implementation of PA's Science, Technology & Engineering, and Environmental Literacy & Sustainability standards. Through targeted virtual sessions, you'll collaborate with peers across the commonwealth to address systemic visioning, evaluate three-dimensional instructional alignment, support educator growth, and overcome pacing and resource challenges. Designed specifically for leadership, this community equips you with the strategic insights, change-management approaches, and peer support needed to cultivate thriving science and engineering programs across your schools and districts. You must register to earn Act 48 Credits.

92. Statewide STEELS Teacher PLC: December 2026 Session

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Science and Technology Educators

Dates: 12/15/2026

Join the Pennsylvania Statewide STEELS Teacher PLC, a collaborative virtual network built to help K-12 educators deepen and sustain high-quality implementation of PA's Science, Technology & Engineering, and Environmental Literacy & Sustainability standards. Through live virtual meetups, you'll connect with peers across the commonwealth to improve your instructional practice. Whether you are a classroom teacher, STEM specialist, or curriculum leader, this community provides the resources and peer collaboration needed to keep science and engineering learning thriving in your school. You must register to earn Act 48 Credits.

93. Acadience CFOL Diagnostic Assessment Training

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: Reading Specialists, Interventionists, Special Education Teachers, Classroom Teachers

Dates: 12/16/2026

Acadience Reading Diagnostic: Comprehension, Fluency, and Oral Language Assessment (CFOL) is an individually administered diagnostic assessment published by Acadience Learning for students in grades K-6. The measure provides diagnostic information in story coherence/text structure, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary and oral language, and fluency with expository and narrative texts. The skills assessed with the CFOL are designed to provide information about skills related to students' comprehension difficulties so educators can better target comprehension interventions to support students' specific learning needs. This training will provide an overview of the CFOL and walk participants through administering the diagnostic.

94. STATEWIDE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION TRAINING EVENT

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Dates: 12/16/2026

Overview Join educators from across Pennsylvania for a one-day professional learning event focused on the updated Health and Physical Education (HPE) Standards. This session is designed to support districts as they strengthen curriculum, instruction, and student learning in alignment with the new statewide expectations.

What This Training Covers
• Review of Pennsylvania's updated HPE Standards
• New instructional resources to support effective implementation
• Strategies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into HPE instruction
• Guidance on teaching AI concepts responsibly and appropriately within HPE settings

Interactive Activities, Learning Experiences, and Takeaways
Participants will engage in hands-on sessions including:
• Sample HPE activities aligned with the new standards
• Field day planning ideas and models
• Career and community fitness event concepts
• Classroom-ready AI tools and examples for enhancing instruction

Who Should Attend?
• Health and Physical Education teachers
• Curriculum coordinators
• School and district administrators
• Instructional coaches

95. Capital Area Behavior Specialist Network

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

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

Dates: 12/16/2026

Welcome Dr. Sam Faulkner, Ph.D., NCSP and Erin Demcher from the CSIU. More information coming soon!

96. Clinical Conversations for School Social Workers

Program: Student Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: School Social Workers in the K-12 setting

Dates: 12/21/2026

The CAIU is excited to once again host virtual Clinical Conversations/Peer Supervision sessions for School Social Workers (SSW) across our footprint. This year, we are pleased to offer FREE CEUs and Act 48 credits for participants. As a reminder, these peer supervision sessions can focus on any challenge or dilemma you face in your role as a SSW. Don't let the name fool you-past discussions have included topics such as: Supporting students with school attendance concerns, navigating limited community resources, and managing ethical dilemmas or value conflicts with peers or supervisors. Participants will actively engage in a Structured Peer Supervision Model to explore a complex case and work together to develop strategies to build clinical practice, expertise, and collaborative learning. Participants will engage in active listening and provide each other with clinical feedback to problem solve cases presented, while always engaging in the ethical practice of confidentiality. Participants will leave the session with practical strategies and tools to use within the scope of their own school social work practice because of participating in this structured process. For more information about the Clinical Conversations framework, please see the following resources: Presentation Recording (https://tinyurl.com/yu44z5rw ) (Passcode: xV=99Qq^) Slide Deck (https://tinyurl.com/mj6fvvjk) Model Handout (https://tinyurl.com/57k3s4ju) Additionally, if you did not complete it before, please take a moment to fill out this Pre-Survey (https://tinyurl.com/bd2mc5zw)

97. MTSS Elementary Refinement

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: K-5 elementary staff who completed elementary novice cohorts

Dates: 1/7/2027

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. This session is only available to participants who have completed the CAIU MTSS novice cohort training.

98. Assistive Tech: Best Practices for Assessment

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: Teachers, Related Service Providers, Special Education Administrators

Dates: 1/8/2027

This session will focus on consideration and assessment of Assistive Technology (AT). Participants will walk through the SETT Framework and how to use it for team problem-solving conversations regarding AT. Attendees will come away with a clear understanding of how to implement AT assessment practices and how they differ from formal Special Educational Evaluation procedures. Zoom meeting link: https://caiu-org.zoom.us/j/96856635514

99. Youth Mental Health First Aid

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

Audience: any school professional or community provider/agency who serves on the crisis team or is involved in establishing and promoting school safety, including the development of emergency operations plans (e.g., school/district administrators, school mental health professionals, school resource officers/security officers, teachers, pupil services support personnel, nurses, front office staff, transportation directors, before and after school activities coordinators, community providers)

Dates: 1/12/2027

Youth Mental Health First Aid: Identify. Understand. Respond. This training REQUIRES pre-work prior to attending. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. What the Training Covers Common Challenges: Spotting early signs of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and trauma. Substance Use: Identifying signs of alcohol and drug use concerns. External Pressures: Understanding how bullying and social media impact adolescent well-being. Crisis Response: Managing situations like panic attacks, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts. Day includes 2-15 minute breaks and 30 minutes for lunch on your own. We recommend you bring a lunch.

100. Winter CAIU Instructional Technology Collaboration (ITC)

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

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

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: 1/12/2027

Designed as a dynamic space for shared expertise, this network focuses on real-world application, peer-to-peer learning, and meaningful collaboration. Together, we'll explore high-impact uses of instructional tech, spotlight valuable partner resources, and unpack timely topics shaping modern education-from balanced screen time to emerging digital tools. Whether you're looking to share what's working in your district, gain fresh perspectives, or build lasting professional connections, this group provides a community to strengthen the support you provide.

101. Ready to Teach: High-Impact Strategies for Today's Classrooms

Program: Educational Services - Professional Development

Location: Virtual (PA, PA)

Audience: pre-service teachers, student teachers, new hires, and anyone preparing to step into a teaching role in our local districts—whether you're just starting out or transitioning into the classroom.

Dates: 1/13/2027

Are you preparing to student teach, stepping into a new classroom, or joining one of our local school districts as an educator? This engaging, interactive virtual workshop is for you! Designed to support anyone entering the teaching profession or changing positions-whether you're a college student, a paraeducator transitioning to teaching, or a new hire-this day of professional learning is packed with essential strategies for reaching and supporting every learner. Topics Include: Instructional Technology Classroom Management Executive Functions Assistive Technology MTSS Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Inclusive Practices Accommodations and Modifications This workshop blends self-paced exploration with interactive group instruction and activities, giving you the flexibility to dive into the topics that matter most to you while connecting with others who are on a similar path. You'll walk away with practical knowledge, ready-to-use strategies, and a personalized toolkit of resources to support learners and create engaging classrooms.

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