Frontline Education

1. Librarians Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Audience: District Librarians and Aides

Dates: 10/29/2025

Join us for an engaging session of the Librarians' Network as we explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in libraries and schools. Together, we'll discuss how AI tools can support research, information literacy, and resource management while also addressing questions of ethics, equity, and digital citizenship. This meeting will provide a collaborative space to share ideas, challenges, and best practices so librarians can lead the way in helping students and educators navigate AI responsibly and effectively. Guest Speaker, Donna Palamara, will introduce the new resource library. Lunch is provided.

2. Guest Teacher Training

Program: Guest Teacher

Audience: Individuals who possess a bachelor's degree

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

The Guest Teacher Training Program (formerly called the Emergency Substitute Training Program) assists you in obtaining an Emergency Permit to serve as a day-to-day substitute in local school districts during the 2026-2027 school year. The intent of this program is to increase the number of available substitutes for our public schools. In order to qualify for the training program, the candidate must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. This training will be conducted ONLINE and is ASYNCHRONOUS. When your registration is complete, please allow one business day for processing. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR EMAIL! Instructions on how to access the training will be sent to your email after your registration is processed.

3. Foundations and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Audience: PK–12 teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, and school librarians pursuing PDE AI Endorsement

Dates: 8/24/2026 to 10/14/2026

Starting Today

This course offers educators an in-depth exploration of Artificial Intelligence's transformative role in education, with a particular emphasis on literacy, ethical considerations, and practical classroom applications. Participants will critically examine how AI can revolutionize instructional strategies, assessment methodologies, and overall school operations. A core component of the course involves developing robust and responsible AI use frameworks that are fully aligned with the PDE AI Endorsement standards. Through a dynamic blend of case studies, interactive simulations, and authentic field-based learning experiences, educators will cultivate the essential technical fluency, critical perspective, and reflective capacity required to effectively lead AI integration within their respective school systems.

4. Heartsaver CPR/AED - AM session

Program: CPR and AED Training

Dates: 8/27/2026

Starting Soon

The Heartsaver® CPR AED Course is designed to prepare you to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner During the Heartsaver® CPR AED Course you will: - Learn how to recognize when someone needs CPR - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Learn how to give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for a child - Learn how to provide AED Heartsaver® CPR AED Course with First Aid is available upon request

5. Heartsaver CPR/AED - PM session

Program: CPR and AED Training

Dates: 8/27/2026

Starting Soon

The Heartsaver® CPR AED Course is designed to prepare you to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner During the Heartsaver® CPR AED Course you will: - Learn how to recognize when someone needs CPR - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Learn how to give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for a child - Learn how to provide AED Heartsaver® CPR AED Course with First Aid is available upon request

6. Building Camaraderie: A Teacher's Guide

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/1/2026 to 9/29/2026

Camaraderie building activities serve to embrace diversity, differentiate instruction, address different learning styles, curb discipline issues, foster teamwork, increase productivity, and guide students in reaching common classroom goals. This course examines best practices that support classroom teachers in their quest to build and encourage the cooperative spirit of their students and a positive classroom community. Participants will examine ways to build a constructive learning environment where respect and positive citizenship can be demonstrated by all students. Having a sense of camaraderie builds self-worth, self-confidence, tolerance, and respect which in turn motivates students to thrive academically and personally. Participants will be provided with research, tools, and support to develop instructional models that promote respect and build camaraderie in the diverse 21st century classroom.

7. Acadience Reading Refresher

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular Educators, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, Administrators, Reading Coaches

Dates: 9/8/2026

Consistency is the gold standard! The goal of this refresher is to sharpen the paper and pencil administration fidelity and ensure everyone is testing in the exact same way to keep the data "reliable and valid." By aligning your practices with the standardized protocols of Acadience Reading K-6, you ensure your universal screening accurately detects students at risk and provides a clear map for instructional support. Please note: Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of the Acadience Reading Assessment Manual or download the PDF Acadience Reading Assessment Manual K-6 (paper/pencil administration) at Acadience Learning.

8. Academic Games - Onsets Fall 2026 Coaches Training

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Dates: 9/11/2026

Coaches training for any Academic Games Coach interested in learning how to play Onsets or work to improve upon coaching/teaching strategies moving into the 2026 - 2027 Academic Games season.

9. Academic Games FALL 2026 Coaches Meeting

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Audience: Academic Games Coaches

Dates: 9/14/2026

All Academic Games Coaches in the MIU IV Academic Games League should attend this information meeting. This will be our informational kick off meeting for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 season.

10. MIU IV FALL 2026 Gifted Network Meeting

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Audience: Gifted Teachers/Advisors

Dates: 9/14/2026

Any gifted teachers and advisors within the MIU IV catchment should plan to attend the Fall Meeting for updates and helpful information.

11. A New Look at Working with Students with Autism

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/15/2026 to 10/6/2026

ONLINE COURSE: With more and more students being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorders, it is important for educators to explore their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs. This course takes an inside look into what it is like to live with Autism. We will see and hear firsthand accounts from people living with the disorder. Their inspirational and informative stories have motivated participants in the past to examine and reexamine how they work with students on the spectrum of autism. We will explore methods of motivation and classroom management in settings with learners with Autism. Given the information provided throughout the course, participants will also have the opportunity to more completely understand the many services that students with autism can benefit from and how educators can apply this learned information in their area of focus and provide effective instruction to students with mild to severe Autism.

12. Acadience Math Refresher

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular Educators, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, Administrators, Reading Coaches

Dates: 9/15/2026

Consistency is the gold standard! The goal of this refresher is to sharpen the paper and pencil administration fidelity and ensure everyone is testing in the exact same way to keep the data "reliable and valid." By aligning your practices with the standardized protocols of Acadience Math K-6, you ensure your universal screening accurately detects students at risk and provides a clear map for instructional support. Please note: Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of the Acadience Math Assessment Manual or download the PDF Acadience Math Assessment Manual K-6 (paper/pencil administration) at Acadience Learning.

13. SWPBIS Regional Coaches Day

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: SWPBIS Building Coaches, District Coaches, Admin, Active SWPBIS Team Members

Dates: 9/15/2026 to 2/4/2027

Coaches Day is an event sponsored by MIU IV to support building coaches and teams in the implementation of PBIS. Research has shown that coaching is a cornerstone of implementation fidelity. This event is an opportunity for coaches and teams in the elementary, middle, and secondary settings to engage with role-alike peers in professional learning and resource sharing.

14. Heartsaver CPR/AED

Program: CPR and AED Training

Dates: 9/17/2026

The Heartsaver® CPR AED Course is designed to prepare you to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner During the Heartsaver® CPR AED Course you will: - Learn how to recognize when someone needs CPR - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Learn how to give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for a child - Learn how to provide AED Heartsaver® CPR AED Course with First Aid is available upon request

15. Safety Care Recertification

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 9/17/2026

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This Safety-Care™ recertification course is a one-day training that provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™ training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the Safety-Care™ curriculum and will be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will maintain their certification for one full year. The one-day recertification course is required annually. Prerequisite: Two-day initial training must be completed prior to this course.

16. Level Up: Upper Elementary Literacy Strategies to Read Strong and Think Deep

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers; Reading Specialists; Reading Coaches, Paraprofessionals and Administrators

Dates: 9/17/2026

This dynamic professional learning session is designed for educators who want to strengthen advanced word reading and deepen comprehension skills in upper elementary students. Through modeling, hands-on practice, and ready-to-use tools, teachers will walk away equipped to help students read with accuracy, and confidence-empowering them to truly level up as strong readers and thoughtful thinkers.

17. Cursive Writing Training

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Audience: Classroom Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2026

Join us to strengthen literacy skills through cursive writing and Structured Literacy, aligned with Pennsylvania Act 55 mandates. * Actionable Strategies: Explicitly teach cursive to reinforce orthography, spelling, and reading development. * Student Benefits: Explore how handwriting supports cognitive processing, fluency, and retention. * Practical Tools: Leave prepared to implement research-informed practices that meet state expectations. * Learn cursive and how to teach it! Perfect for building elementary foundational skills or reinforcing literacy across all content areas.

18. A-Z Guide on Positive Discipline - Solutions for Classroom Behavior Problems

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/22/2026 to 10/20/2026

This 3 credit ONLINE COURSE is designed to address modern-day problems and provide practical solutions for establishing an effective learning environment. The participant will develop an awareness of suggestions for establishing and maintaining respectful, nurturing relationships with students. The participant will be acquainted with creating a classroom climate that enhances academic learning, uses encouragement rather than rewards, and instills valuable social skills and positive behavior. The participant will understand the motivation behind the student's behavior instead of looking for causes.

19. IEP Writing

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Special Education teachers, Administrators & Speech Therapists

Dates: 9/22/2026

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) serves as the cornerstone of special education, offering a platform for families, educators, and community partners to collaborate on improving student outcomes. This session provides an essential overview of state requirements and reviews the Educational Benefit Review (EBR) process-a framework used to determine if an IEP is reasonably calculated for success. Participants will perform a deep-dive analysis of their own IEPs and engage in alignment activities to ensure every document is both compliant and impactful.

20. ECRI Foundational Skills

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers; Reading Specialists; Reading Coaches, Paraprofessionals.

Dates: 9/22/2026

"Enhanced Core Reading Instruction (ECRI) is a multi-tiered program (Tier 1 and Tier 2) featuring a series of teaching routines designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of reading instruction in kindergarten, first and second grade. Note: To attend this session, participants must purchase ECRI Teacher Workbook, and working within a district who is currently implementing the ECRI as an overlay to their reading series. "

21. Safety Care Initial (2 days)

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 9/23/2026 to 9/24/2026

Safety-Care® Behavioral Safety Training program is a two-day training that provides the skills and competencies necessary to effectively prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges with dignity, safety, and the possibility of change. Safety-Care provides the tools you need to be safe when working with behaviorally challenging individuals. Using up-to-date and effective technologies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), the Safety-Care program will provide your staff with strategies for preventing and managing behavioral challenges, and teaching replacement behaviors. Safety-Care promotes a positive reinforcement-based approach, and the development of new skills, resulting in fewer restraints. Trainees who successfully pass the course will receive a Safety-Care™ training certificate. Recertification is required annually through a one-day recertification course.

22. Nonpublic Schools: Positive Classroom Behavioral Supports

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Nonpublic teachers, administrators

Dates: 9/24/2026

The use of effective teaching principles and classroom management strategies can lead to the reduction of a large number of behavioral incidents. This comprehensive training will allow participants to explore five evidenced-based practices of classroom management and how they can be used within their classrooms to improve student behavior and academic outcomes. Practical strategies, tips, and basic procedures that teachers can use to promote appropriate student behavior will be shared throughout the training. Individuals will explore various tools and procedures that can be utilized to support student behavior in the classroom and throughout the school. This full day training is ideal for beginning teachers or those who would like to refresh their knowledge of effective classroom strategies. Teachers will complete a self-reflection survey, determine areas for growth, utilize role play scenarios, and be given opportunities for application of learned skills. Participants will leave with new tools and strategies for structuring their classrooms as well as preventing and responding to challenging behaviors.

23. Life Skills/MDS PLC

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Life Skills Support/ Multiple Disabilities Support teachers

Dates: 9/24/2026

Special education is a collaborative journey. We invite all Life Skills and Multi-Disabilities Support (MDS) teachers to join our Professional Learning Community (PLC)-a space built on teamwork, reflection, and collective growth. Over three sessions this school year, we will share insights, tackle classroom challenges, and discover new resources. Together, we can build a supportive network that directly enhances student outcomes.

24. Special Education LEA Meeting 9/25/2026

Program: Special Education

Audience: School District LEA, MIU IV Supervisor, MIU IV TaC

Dates: 9/25/2026

Special Education updates from PDE, PaTTAN and MIU IV for compliance and processes.

25. An Online Induction Course on Learning Disabilities

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 10/20/2026

With approximately 7 to 8% of students being diagnosed with learning disabilities, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of learning disabilities in order to meet these students' needs. Given the information provided throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to more completely understand what learning disabilities are, how they are identified and how they are managed in the educational setting. It is with this knowledge through viewing videos, examination of research, discussions amongst colleagues, review of legal cases, assessment of student case studies, and development of sample lesson plans, IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications, that participants will have tools to implement strategies within their classroom to promote student achievement for all students with learning disabilities.

26. Be Mindful: Teacher and Student Wellness

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 10/27/2026

ONLINE COURSE - Being Mindful: Teacher and Student Wellness is a course that explores and allows participants to develop and implement classroom strategies that cultivate teacher and student well-being. Mindfulness is a management strategy that can be implemented in any classroom. Well-being and mindfulness must first be addressed before learning can take place. Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose in the present moment in such a way that is balanced for both teacher and student. Participants will explore curricula for mindfulness in the classroom, as well as scientific research, best practices, and the holistic education of the mind and body that we strive to provide our 21st-century students. Both teacher and student must maintain a level of self-care and awareness in order to make great academic and personal strides. Participants will develop an action plan to introduce mindfulness in the classroom so that awareness, insightfulness, and presence are established so academic goals can be met.

27. The Superintendency: How to Become a Transformational Leader

Program: Act 45

Audience: New & Aspiring Superintendents

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 3/18/2027

The overwhelming challenges and volatility of the school superintendency have resulted in a significant amount of turnover among superintendents, not only in the region but throughout the state and country. While these relatively inexperienced superintendents represent a target audience for the program, other building and central office administrators who aspire to become or grow as superintendents are invited and encouraged to enroll in the program. This program is designed to provide superintendents and aspiring superintendents with learning experiences that will enable them to not only successfully transition from a building or central office administrative position to the superintendency, but to perform at a high level once taking that leadership role. The course will offer the sustainable leadership skills and strategies essential to providing a positive learning climate and culture for students and teachers as well as to develop skill sets essential to navigating the political nature of school boards. Participants will be required to read relevant literature assignments prior to each session and be prepared to share their perspectives on those readings with fellow participants in small and large collaborative groups. Participants will also be encouraged to bring "problems of practice" to each session and share those problems in a consultancy protocol with fellow participants. Program participants will be expected to complete and present a culminating Action Learning Project of their choice that demonstrates their knowledge, respective skill sets and ability to apply components of strategic thinking. The major ideas and concepts addressed in the program include: Effective Leadership Strategies, Strategic Thinking, System Design, Board Relations, Communications, Budget and Finance, Innovation and Technology, Instructional Leadership, and Communications to name a few, all topics which are reflective of the practical realities of today's superintendents.

28. Act 71 More Than Sad/QPR

Program: Training and Consultation

Dates: 9/29/2026

"MIU IV is pleased to offer professional development in Act 71 - Youth Suicide Prevention for Educators. During this 4 hour session, participants will be trained in both More Than Sad and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's program called More Than Sad teaches educators to recognize signs of mental health distress in students. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. These are the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Training in QPR includes learning how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help."

29. 1-Day Establishing Component Skills Through Evidence-Based Practices Overview

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Special Education teachers (who have already attended the 3-day skills training), Internal Coaches, Para-professionals/Instructional Aides, Speech Language Pathologists, Administrators

Dates: 9/30/2026

This training is designed to meet the needs of team members who are participating in the PaTTAN Autism Initiative systemic supports efforts and anyone looking to incorporate intensive teaching practice in their special education setting. Focused on skills related to teaching students with autism and related developmental disorders, the training will involve having participants demonstrate skills related to identifying the verbal operants and other concepts, developing classroom schedules and card sort systems for teaching, demonstrating procedures for intensive teaching.

30. Calculating Special Education Environments

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Special Education professional staff

Dates: 10/1/2026

Precision matters in every IEP. Because calculations directly dictate a student's access to services, mastering Penn Data is an essential skill for every educator and administrator. Join us for a practical deep dive into calculating special education support and Penn Data.

31. Autism Support PLC

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Autism Support Classroom Teachers

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 4/8/2027

Join a learning community that will consist of a four-part series that is designed to bring teams of professionals together to explore the world of autism. The series will help to facilitate and build a foundation of understanding and history of autism. Topics that will be discussed will consist of Applied Behavior Analysis, Communication, Teaching Procedures, and more. Because this is designed as a professional learning community, it is expected that this is viewed as a cohort of collaborative professionals. The primary audience is autistic support classroom teachers.

32. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the Classroom

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 11/10/2026

This online course provides an in-depth examination of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their significant impact on students' health, development, and academic achievement. Participants will engage with current research and evidence-based practices to deepen their understanding of how trauma influences learning and behavior. Designed for educators and school staff, the course offers practical strategies and resources to effectively support students affected by ACEs. Through increased awareness and application of targeted interventions, participants will be equipped to foster inclusive, supportive learning environments that promote resilience and academic success for all students.

33. Culturally Responsive Teaching

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 11/3/2026

ONLINE COURSE: Diversity in the classroom is increasing. For the first time in history, the majority of students are racial and ethnic minorities. Unfortunately, the teaching styles, materials, and classrooms do not reflect these diverse cultures and backgrounds, thus leaving the majority of students disconnected from the learning process. Students need to be exposed to authors and characters that look, sound, and act like them. Classrooms need to reflect diversity, not only on holidays but all the time. Spanish culture, achievements of minorities, and black history need to be embedded daily not taught only during a designated month or on a holiday. When students' backgrounds are not considered, problems such as language barriers, systemic discrimination, and lack of representation occur. In this three-credit online course, participants will explore the principles of culturally responsive teaching and examine teaching strategies that promote a culturally responsive classroom.

34. Successful Literacy Strategies for Reading and the Content Areas

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 11/3/2026

This ONLINE COURSE is specially designed for teachers instructing students in grades preK- 12 in any subject area to provide engaging literacy strategies in reading and subject areas that add variety, increase student motivation, enhance understanding, and improve achievement. The much-acclaimed resource, 50 Literacy Strategies: Step-by-Step (3rd or 4th Edition) by Gail Tompkins, will model for the teacher lessons that address successful literacy implementations that motivate students to learn. This is what's included in the class: Applying strategies that simplify teaching literacy techniques in all subject areas Gaining and practicing new tools for teaching literacy elements Creating and sharing lessons with others in the class Sharing reflections and comments through discussion with participants Fostering the reading-writing connection Viewing and responding to videos and PowerPoints that strengthen the theoretical constructs presented Creating materials and projects to use with students Critiquing articles on literacy including those published in educational journals by the presenter of the class Emphasizing and creating an alphabet book to teach skills in a self-selected area Utilizing Readers' Theatre and the AREA Approach which have been proven to enhance test results

35. Behavior Support PLC

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Emotional Support teachers, SEL teachers, Learning Support teachers

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 4/13/2027

Join us for a learning community that will consist of a four-part series that is designed to bring professionals together to explore supports for students with emotional support needs.Topics of discussion include: behavioral interventions, teaching procedures, social-emotional learning, transition, trauma-informed care, and topics designed to meet teacher needs. The intended audience for this learning community is emotional support teachers and is suggested that this is viewed as a cohort of collaborative professionals.

36. School Social Worker PLC

Program: Training and Consultation

Dates: 10/6/2026

This professional learning community is for School Social Workers who are interested in connecting with MIU IV and district social workers to discuss issues related to advocating for students and social work within the school settings.

37. Act 55 trainings (Substance Use Awareness / Bullying & Suicide Awareness)

Program: Training and Consultation

Dates: 10/7/2026

"Substance Abuse Awareness is a training tailored for educators that provides a vital overview of adolescent substance use in response to Act 55 mandates. Participants will explore current trends and gain a deeper understanding of the biological factors that drive youth toward substance use, particularly the impact on the developing adolescent brain. By learning to recognize physical and behavioral ""red flags"" and mastering the protocols for intervention, educators will leave better equipped to serve as a protective shield for their students and to foster a safer, more supportive school environment. In an era where the schoolyard has expanded into the digital pocket, the risks facing today's youth are more complex than ever. This training is designed to support educational staff in understanding the connection between bullying and suicide risk among students. Participants will explore current trends in bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying, and suicide awareness within school-aged populations, with an emphasis on how school climate, peer relationships, and online interactions influence student mental health and safety. The training emphasizes the critical role educational staff play in early identification, fostering supportive learning environments, and intervening effectively to promote student well-being and safety. Our goal is not just to provide information, but to foster the confidence to act when faced with a difficult situation."

38. Tri County Transition Council Kickoff

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Transition Coordinators, Agencies

Dates: 10/7/2026

Our Transition Council is a collaborative network of families, educators, and community partners dedicated to bridging the gap between school and adulthood for students with special needs. We provide a forum for sharing resources, exploring innovative strategies, and fostering the partnerships necessary for effective, long-term transition planning.

39. ADHD in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 11/3/2026

ONLINE COURSE: With more and more students being diagnosed with ADHD, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs. Throughout the course, participants will explore the debate surrounding medication and the myths associated with ADHD. Furthermore, they will complete activities providing them with first-hand experience about what it is like to live with ADHD. We will examine research-proven strategies and methods to help learners with ADHD gain meaningful access to elementary through secondary curriculum content. With the information covered in the course, participants will take away practical strategies to implement across all school environments and ways to provide effective instruction to students with mild to severe ADHD.

40. Get Active About Learning

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 11/10/2026

ONLINE COURSE: Energize your classroom and boost student learning! This course equips educators with a toolbox of active learning strategies. We'll begin by exploring the power of active learning and its impact on engagement and retention. You'll delve into connecting these strategies with differentiation and discover how to adapt them for virtual environments. The course culminates in crafting personalized lessons incorporating your chosen activities for future use.

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: PK-12 Educators

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 11/10/2026

ONLINE COURSE: In today's diverse and complex educational landscape, understanding the impact of trauma on students' learning experiences is crucial for K-12 teachers. The online professional development course, "How to View Students Through a Trauma-Informed Lens," is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to recognize, address, and support students who have experienced trauma. By adopting a trauma-informed lens, teachers can create a safe and supportive environment that promotes students' emotional well-being, academic success, and overall development. This comprehensive course delves into the foundational principles of trauma-informed teaching, guiding educators through the process of recognizing the signs of trauma, understanding its effects on students' behaviors and learning, and implementing appropriate strategies to foster a trauma-sensitive classroom. By the end of the course, participants will have gained: A comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed education and its impact on student success. A comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed education and its impact on student success. Practical strategies for creating trauma-informed classrooms that promote safety, connection, and resilience. Enhanced skills in recognizing and responding to trauma triggers in students. Improved communication and engagement techniques to foster positive relationships with students and their families. Increased self-awareness and self-care practices to support their own well-being as educators.

42. Heartsaver CPR/AED

Program: CPR and AED Training

Dates: 10/13/2026

The Heartsaver® CPR AED Course is designed to prepare you to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner During the Heartsaver® CPR AED Course you will: - Learn how to recognize when someone needs CPR - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Learn how to give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for a child - Learn how to provide AED Heartsaver® CPR AED Course with First Aid is available upon request

43. Safety Care Recertification

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 10/15/2026

This Safety-Care™ recertification course is a one-day training that provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™ training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the Safety-Care™ curriculum and will be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will maintain their certification for one full year. The one-day recertification course is required annually. Prerequisite: Two-day initial training must be completed prior to this course.

44. Leading the Learning Facilitating PVAAS Teacher Reporting with the Professional Learning Suite

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Audience: District Administrators, Building Principals & Assistant Principals, Curriculum and Instruction Leaders, Data Specialists, and Any other personnel responsible for Professional Learning around Educator Growth and Data Use

Dates: 10/16/2026

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A Professional Learning Opportunity for LEA/District and School Leaders Effective implementation of PVAAS teacher reporting requires knowledgeable leaders who can guide, support, and build understanding among educators. This interactive professional learning session is designed to develop the leadership capacity necessary to support the effective use of PVAAS teacher reporting across schools and LEAs/districts. Participants will deepen their understanding of teacher reporting while strengthening the skills needed to facilitate learning, answer questions, and support educators in using PVAAS data as part of ongoing professional growth and instructional improvement efforts. Through a train-the-trainer approach, participants will leave prepared to deliver PVAAS teacher reporting professional learning within their own schools and LEA/district. Upon successful completion of the session, participants will receive the new PVAAS Professional Learning Suite, a comprehensive collection of ready-to-use training materials, facilitator resources, and support tools designed to help them confidently lead local professional learning and build educator understanding of PVAAS teacher reporting. What Participants Will Learn: During this session, LEA/district and school leaders will: * Build a stronger understanding of PVAAS teacher reporting and its intended uses. * Explore strategies for leading professional learning and supporting educator understanding. * Identify common questions, misconceptions, and challenges educators may encounter. * Learn how to facilitate conversations that promote meaningful interpretation and use of teacher reporting data. * Examine the PVAAS Professional Learning Suite, ready-to-use professional development materials and resources. * Practice planning and delivering high-quality learning experiences using pre-packaged training materials. * Develop an action plan for building local capacity and sustaining support within their schools and LEA/district.

45. Academic Games - LinguiSHTIK Fall 2026 Coaches Training

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Dates: 10/16/2026

Coaches training for any Academic Games Coach interested in learning how to play LinguiSHTIK or work to improve upon coaching/teaching strategies moving into the 2026 - 2027 Academic Games season.

46. Safety Care Initial (2 days)

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 10/20/2026

Safety-Care® Behavioral Safety Training program is a two-day training that provides the skills and competencies necessary to effectively prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges with dignity, safety, and the possibility of change. Safety-Care provides the tools you need to be safe when working with behaviorally challenging individuals. Using up-to-date and effective technologies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), the Safety-Care program will provide your staff with strategies for preventing and managing behavioral challenges, and teaching replacement behaviors. Safety-Care promotes a positive reinforcement-based approach, and the development of new skills, resulting in fewer restraints. Trainees who successfully pass the course will receive a Safety-Care™ training certificate. Recertification is required annually through a one-day recertification course.

47. Reading PLC: A book study with Community and Collaboration

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers; Reading Specialists; Reading Coaches, Paraprofessionals and Administrators

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 4/5/2027

"Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to Rock Out with MIU IV Team Members and Primary Teachers from Butler, Lawerence and Mercer Counties with 4 in-person sessions jamming to the Rock Your Literacy Block book by Lindsay Kemeny! Expert primary-level teacher, Lindsay Kemeny, guides readers through her literacy block, step-by-step - from morning arrival to whole-class and small-group instruction to literacy centers, writing time, and read-aloud. These in person sessions will be loaded with teaching, planning, management tips, sample schedules and routines, and connections to the best selling book, 7 Mighty Moves. Come join us as we dive into this book and use this time to build a literacy community through collaboration! The first 20 to register will recieve this book for free!" Up to 2.5 Act 48 hours per session.

48. Media Literacy for a 21st Century Classroom

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 11/17/2026

ONLINE COURSE: Students are exposed to a variety of media throughout the day. Media is an influential force in the lives of students. Television, radio, computers, the internet, social media, streaming, video games, and smartphones are just a few examples of the media that students interact with daily. However, when it comes to being able to recognize real news versus a fake news article that might appear on their feed, the majority of students cannot tell the difference. Educators have a responsibility to teach students how to critically engage with mass media. In order to be an informed citizen, students must know how to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of media. It is imperative that students possess these skills so that they can make informed decisions as adults. During this three-credit online course, participants will come to understand what media literacy skills are, their importance in the classroom, how to integrate media literacy skills, and design lessons and activities that will help students to become media literate.

49. Special Education LEA Meeting 10/23/2026

Program: Special Education

Audience: School District LEA, MIU IV Supervisor, MIU IV TaC

Dates: 10/23/2026

Special Education updates from PDE, PaTTAN and MIU IV for compliance and processes.

50. Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/27/2026 to 11/17/2026

ONLINE COURSE: With approximately 7 to 8% of students being diagnosed with learning disabilities, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of learning disabilities in order to meet these students' needs. Given the information provided throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to more completely understand what learning disabilities are, how they are identified, and how they are managed in the educational setting. It is with this knowledge through viewing videos, examination of research, discussions amongst colleagues, review of legal cases, assessment of student case studies and development of sample lesson plans, IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications, that participants will have tools to implement strategies within their classroom to promote student achievement for all students with learning disabilities.

51. Building Bridges: Working With (Difficult) Parents & Families

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/27/2026 to 11/24/2026

ONLINE COURSE: Parent management skills are just as important as classroom management skills. Parents can reinforce concepts and expectations, and provide both academic and behavioral support which directly affects student success. Parents can also hinder and cause strain on the academic success of students. This course provides strategies and techniques to handle difficult parents, strengthen parent communication, and bridge the gap between home and school. This course also supports the teacher's role in effectively facilitating parent conferences. A teacher's ability to engage not only students but parents as well is crucial to the overall academic and personal achievements of our youth.

52. Social Emotional Learning

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/27/2026 to 11/24/2026

ONLINE COURSE: Schools primarily focus on teaching academics. However, with the rate of suicide, cyberbullying, and school violence on the rise, it is time that changes. Schools need to start educating the whole student. In addition to academics, schools, and teachers need to begin developing social-emotional learning skills. Some of the benefits of teaching social-emotional learning include improved attitudes, relationships, student social and emotional skills, academic performance, and better attendance. In this three-credit online course, participants will learn how to create a positive classroom climate where students feel safe. Students who feel safe in their classrooms are more likely to solidify and retain concepts long-term, which in turn will impact student achievement. By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify the five key competencies of social-emotional learning and design lessons that utilize digital tools to develop students' social-emotional learning skills.

53. Writing Alive: Strategies, Techniques and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/27/2026 to 11/24/2026

ONLINE COURSE: This course is designed for teachers K- 12 in any subject area. Teachers will learn and utilize writing craft techniques that will be taught to students along with motivating writing strategies that are research-based. This is what's included in the class: A packet of writing ideas, opportunities to enrich your own writing, videos from the experts in writing, the reading and critiquing articles on writing, the gaining of new thinking about teaching elements of writing craft, opportunities to learn new strategies that simplify writing for students along with creating and sharing lessons based on the text: Craft Lessons, 2nd edition by Ralph Fletcher (needs to be purchased). Three proven techniques to enhance writing ability will also be addressed: the AREA Approach, Readers' Theatre, and RAFT.

54. Nonpublic Professional Learning Community

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 10/27/2026

The Act 89 Behavior Coaches are offering three days of professional development at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV for any nonpublic school teacher interested in growing their knowledge and skills to help minimize student behavior and maximize engagement and participation within the classroom setting. Time for collaboration will be included to build community between teachers in various schools.

55. SLP Professional Learning Community

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Speech Therapists

Dates: 10/27/2026

The Speech Therapist Professional Learning Community is a collaborative group designed to support and to inform. Participants will be given opportunities to network and share therapy resources. Act 48 hours are awarded. The format for 2026-27 will be alternating weekdays and full day in order to accommodate Speech Therapists' caseload demands. The PLC is hosted by the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV's Assistive Technology Consultants Please bring your therapy ideas, case studies and questions to the group!

56. Stronger Than Hate: Nurturing a School Climate of Safety, Belonging, and Resilience

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Audience: Adminstrators, educators, nurses, school based mental health workers, and security personnel.

Dates: 10/30/2026

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he October 27, 2018, murder of eleven Jewish worshippers at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue spurred the Stronger Than Hate movement and created the Tree of Life and the 10.27 Healing Partnership. On October 30, 2026, representatives from R.E.A.C.H. and LIGHT Education Initiative will share resources to help educators create safer, kinder schools. Activities include: Stories of tragedy, resilience, and hope from R.E.A.C.H. speakers. Student-led initiative strategies like "Remake Civics." Documentary films: "Repairing the World." Public Narrative workshop for community projects. Holocaust education resources (PA Act 70). Southwestern PA student leadership examples.

57. Achieving Excellence - 14 Things that Matter Most

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/3/2026 to 12/1/2026

This 3 credit ONLINE COURSE is designed to describe the beliefs, attitudes, and interactions that form an atmosphere conducive to learning in our best classrooms and schools. It focuses primarily on "specific things that great teachers, legendary teachers” do. The book "What Great Teachers Do - 17 Things That Matter Most” is filled with strategies and ideas to motivate students. There are many meaningful websites to stimulate your students and simple suggestions that you can integrate into your current routine. These skills will be presented by the participants through discussions following each forum topic. The participant will be able to understand the specific factors which enable a teacher to perform their very best. Participants will share ideas and strategies with one another by replying to at least 2 to 3 participants per panel. The activities presented reflect graduate-level work by encouraging the use of prior knowledge in the classroom and past experiences, examining and restructuring teaching techniques in order to be successful and confident as an educator. All participants will need to purchase the book "What Great Teachers Do -17 Things That Matter Most” by Todd Whitaker. This book can be purchased at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. All participants will work online for this course. The instructor will send you a written email with the directions for enrolling and participating in this course a few days prior to the start of the course. If you are a first-time online participant the instructor will be able to assist you with any questions or concerns. This course will require participants to post discussion entries for each topic and reply to at least two other participants for each panel. This course is designed for all K-12 teachers in all subject areas.

58. Project-Based Learning for the Classroom

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/3/2026 to 12/1/2026

ONLINE COURSE: In order to keep pace with the changing world, teachers need to infuse 21st-century skills into their classrooms. The students of today need to be prepared to enter a world that requires them to be able to think critically, create, communicate, and collaborate to solve meaningful problems. Problem-Based Learning and Challenge-Based Learning are two instructional strategies, that when used can accomplish these goals. In this three-credit online course, through a series of lessons, videos, and various other activities, participants will learn the basic pedagogy, benefits, and framework of Project-Based Learning and Challenged-Based Learning.

59. LETRS Volume 1 (26-27 School Year)

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers; Reading Specialists; Reading Coaches and Adminstrators

Dates: 11/4/2026 to 5/5/2027

Before a student can find meaning in a story, they must first master the complex code of the English language. Volume 1 deepens your understanding of the Science of Reading, focusing on the essential phonological and decoding skills that form the bedrock of literacy. LETRS is not a curriculum; rather, it is a professional learning course that provides educators with foundational knowledge and evidence-based strategies that can be applied to any reading program or curriculum. Participation requires the purchase of the print manual, which includes access to a year-long online learning platform. Districts must order the Volume 1 LETRS Participant Bundle ($399). Please email: lisa.linamen@lexialearning.com for a quote on the Volume 1 LETRS participant bundle. Educators will also have the opportunity to attend four in-person workshops hosted at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV. These sessions align with Volume 1 and provide hands-on support to deepen learning and classroom application. There is no cost for the in-person sessions for public school district participants. For nonpublic school participants, a registration fee will be determined once the final headcount is confirmed to ensure the most accurate and lowest possible pricing. Participants will earn 20 Act 48 hours for attending all in-person workshops. Additional hours may be earned through completion of activities on the online platform.

60. Autism in Education: Inclusive Practices

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/10/2026 to 12/1/2026

ONLINE COURSE: This course will provide participants with descriptions of disorders that fall under the autism spectrum. Participants will review the latest research in the autism field and the legal aspects of having students with autism in the classroom. We will explore fostering social competence in students with autism, developing and implementing IEPs for students with autism, and how to best meet these students' needs while promoting acceptance from other classmates. Participants will assess the success of instruction with learners with Autism and the improvement of outcomes for all students. Participants will explore methods of motivation and classroom management in settings with learners with Autism. Participants will take with them practical educational and instructional strategies to implement within their classroom along with research-proven strategies and methods to help learners with Autism gain meaningful access to elementary and secondary curriculum content.

61. FALL MIU IV SCHOOL COUNSELORS NETWORK MEETING

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Audience: School Counselors K - 12

Dates: 11/10/2026

MIU IV School Counselors Network meeting and PD provided and open to all MIU IV counselors K - 12. The idea behind these meetings is to provide some PD as well as all a safe space for collaboration amongst counselors across grades, schools, and districts to support each other as School Counselors work hard to support students in a wide variety of initiatives.

62. LETRS Volume 2 (26-27 School Year)

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers; Reading Specialists; Reading Coaches and Adminstrators

Dates: 11/11/2026 to 5/12/2027

Volume 2 bridges the gap between decoding words and mastering comprehension. It provides the advanced instructional tools needed to develop students' background knowledge, vocabulary, and text-driven understanding. LETRS is not a curriculum; rather, it is a professional learning course that provides educators with foundational knowledge and evidence-based strategies that can be applied to any reading program or curriculum. Participation requires the purchase of the print manual, which includes access to a year-long online learning platform. Districts must order the Volume 2 LETRS Participant Bundle ($399). Please email: lisa.linamen@lexialearning.com for a quote on the Volume 2 LETRS participant bundle. Educators will also have the opportunity to attend four in-person workshops hosted at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV. These sessions align with Volume 2 and provide hands-on support to deepen learning and classroom application. There is no cost for the in-person sessions for public school district participants. For nonpublic school participants, a registration fee will be determined once the final headcount is confirmed to ensure the most accurate and lowest possible pricing. Participants will earn 20 Act 48 hours for attending all in-person workshops. Additional hours may be earned through completion of activities on the online platform.

63. Partner Reading, Paragraph Shrinking

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers; Reading Specialists; Reading Coaches, Paraprofessionals and Administrators

Dates: 11/12/2026

"Imagine a classroom where every student is actively engaged, reading with accuracy and fluency while eagerly collaborating with their peers. In the classwide intervention, Partner Reading Paragraph Shrinking, each student gets the chance to read aloud and work together with a partner to shrink down big paragraphs into their simplest, most powerful form. This strategy can help boost student's accuracy, fluency and oral retell! 1 Fall and 1 Spring Session are being offered. Both sessions will present the same information and materials. Join us as we spend the morning taking a deeper dive into this effective Peer Assisted Learning Strategy!"

64. Heartsaver CPR/AED

Program: CPR and AED Training

Dates: 11/13/2026

The Heartsaver® CPR AED Course is designed to prepare you to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner During the Heartsaver® CPR AED Course you will: - Learn how to recognize when someone needs CPR - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Learn how to give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for a child - Learn how to provide AED Heartsaver® CPR AED Course with First Aid is available upon request

65. Safety Care Recertification

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 11/16/2026

This Safety-Care™ recertification course is a one-day training that provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™ training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the Safety-Care™ curriculum and will be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will maintain their certification for one full year. The one-day recertification course is required annually. Prerequisite: Two-day initial training must be completed prior to this course.

66. MIU IV GIFTED BOOTCAMP - FALL 2026

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Audience: Gifted Teachers

Dates: 11/16/2026

This daylong workshop is for the new gifted teachers, however, veteran gifted teachers are welcome to come for updates, supports, and collaboration opportunities. Topics will include an overview of PA's definition of gifted education, Chapter 16, GIEP Goal Writing, and a review of the forms that support gifted education. This workshop will be held in person at MIU IV from 9AM - 3PM with a 1hour on your own lunch break.

67. Read, Write, Repeat!

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Elementary Educators, Special Educators, Reading Specialists and Reading Coaches

Dates: 11/16/2026

Get ready to integrate reading and writing into your classroom routines without adding stress. In this practical and interactive session, you will explore strategies to support students' literacy development, including the importance of handwriting, building sentences and paragraphs, and effective note-taking. Walk away with easy-to-implement routines and tips that strengthen reading habits, boost writing skills, and help students become confident, independent learners.

68. Early Childhood LETRS (26-27 School Year)

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers; Reading Specialists; Reading Coaches and Adminstrators

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 2/17/2027

LETRS for Early Childhood Educators is a professional learning experience for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers that provides deep knowledge of early literacy instruction. Teachers gain new skills to help young learners build a literacy foundation before they even learn to read or write. This professional learning experience helps teachers understand the development of oral language, print knowledge, alphabet learning, and writing skills. It provides the "why” and "how” of early literacy instruction across all domains: language, literacy, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional. Participation requires the purchase of the print manual, which includes access to a year-long online learning platform. Districts must order the Early Childhood Participant Bundle ($250). Please email: lisa.linamen@lexialearning.com for a quote on the Early Childhood Bundle. Participants can earn up to 10 Act 48 hours for attending the two in-person workshops. Additional hours may be earned through completion of activities on the online platform. There is no cost for the in-person sessions for public school district employees. For nonpublic school participants, a registration fee will be determined once the final headcount is confirmed to ensure the most accurate and lowest possible pricing.

69. SWPBIS Quarterly Coaches Calls

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: SWPBIS Coaches, Admin, District Coaches, Team Members

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 4/21/2027

On the third Wednesday of each quarter, optional mini-trainings will be held for virtually for PBIS team members. Topics will range from Universal Tier 1 Supports to Advanced Tiers Supports. In addition, these quarterly coaches calls will be an opportunity for coaches and teams to seek guidance, ask questions, share successes or challenges, and provide resources with their facilitators and other coaches across districts. Interested participants will receive an email describing the upcoming topic and a Zoom link to participate. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88162626370

70. Safety Care Initial (2 days)

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 11/19/2026 to 11/20/2026

Safety-Care® Behavioral Safety Training program is a two-day training that provides the skills and competencies necessary to effectively prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges with dignity, safety, and the possibility of change. Safety-Care provides the tools you need to be safe when working with behaviorally challenging individuals. Using up-to-date and effective technologies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), the Safety-Care program will provide your staff with strategies for preventing and managing behavioral challenges, and teaching replacement behaviors. Safety-Care promotes a positive reinforcement-based approach, and the development of new skills, resulting in fewer restraints. Trainees who successfully pass the course will receive a Safety-Care™ training certificate. Recertification is required annually through a one-day recertification course.

71. Developing a Growth Mindset in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/24/2026 to 12/15/2026

ONLINE COURSE: A growth mindset is a belief that intelligence can be developed with effort. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get "smarter" through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and getting help from others when needed. A fixed mindset is a belief that intelligence is a fixed trait handed out at birth. Course participants will review the research about the brain and how the brain, like a muscle, changes and grows in response to challenge. Throughout the course, we will explore how we, as educators, can praise students for effort and process rather than praising them for being "smart." Participants will take with them practical strategies to implement whether they are teachers, counselors, speech therapists, nurses, parents, or simply anyone who wants to learn more about fostering a growth mindset in themselves or others.

72. Special Education LEA Meeting 12/4/2026

Program: Special Education

Audience: School District LEA, MIU IV Supervisor, MIU IV TaC

Dates: 12/4/2026

Special Education updates from PDE, PaTTAN and MIU IV for compliance and processes.

73. Tri County Transition Council

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Transition Coordinators, Agencies

Dates: 12/9/2026

Our Transition Council is a collaborative network of families, educators, and community partners dedicated to bridging the gap between school and adulthood for students with special needs. We provide a forum for sharing resources, exploring innovative strategies, and fostering the partnerships necessary for effective, long-term transition planning.

74. Safety Care Recertification

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 12/10/2026

This Safety-Care™ recertification course is a one-day training that provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™ training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the Safety-Care™ curriculum and will be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will maintain their certification for one full year. The one-day recertification course is required annually. Prerequisite: Two-day initial training must be completed prior to this course.

75. Heartsaver CPR/AED

Program: CPR and AED Training

Dates: 12/11/2026

The Heartsaver® CPR AED Course is designed to prepare you to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner During the Heartsaver® CPR AED Course you will: - Learn how to recognize when someone needs CPR - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Learn how to give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for a child - Learn how to provide AED Heartsaver® CPR AED Course with First Aid is available upon request

76. Academic Games - Equations Fall 2026 Coaches Training

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

Dates: 12/11/2026

Coaches meeting for any Academic Games Coach interested in learning how to play Equations or work to improve upon coaching/teaching strategies moving into the 2026 - 2027 Academic Games season.

77. Safety Care Initial (2 days)

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 12/17/2026 to 12/18/2026

Safety-Care® Behavioral Safety Training program is a two-day training that provides the skills and competencies necessary to effectively prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges with dignity, safety, and the possibility of change. Safety-Care provides the tools you need to be safe when working with behaviorally challenging individuals. Using up-to-date and effective technologies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), the Safety-Care program will provide your staff with strategies for preventing and managing behavioral challenges, and teaching replacement behaviors. Safety-Care promotes a positive reinforcement-based approach, and the development of new skills, resulting in fewer restraints. Trainees who successfully pass the course will receive a Safety-Care™ training certificate. Recertification is required annually through a one-day recertification course.

78. Heartsaver CPR/AED

Program: CPR and AED Training

Dates: 1/11/2027

The Heartsaver® CPR AED Course is designed to prepare you to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner During the Heartsaver® CPR AED Course you will: - Learn how to recognize when someone needs CPR - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Learn how to give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for a child - Learn how to provide AED Heartsaver® CPR AED Course with First Aid is available upon request

79. Technology for Formative Assessment

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 1/12/2027 to 2/9/2027

This ONLINE COURSE equips you with powerful tech tools to transform formative assessment into a game-changer for your classroom. Imagine readily identifying student strengths and weaknesses, personalizing instruction, and seeing real-time progress - all while keeping your students engaged. Research confirms that a strategic approach to technology-powered formative assessment is the key to unlocking these benefits. Upon completion of this course, educators will be able to use a variety of technology-based tools to readily manage formative assessment in the classroom with their students.

80. Nonpublic Professional Learning Community

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 1/15/2027

The Act 89 Behavior Coaches are offering three days of professional development at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV for any nonpublic school teacher interested in growing their knowledge and skills to help minimize student behavior and maximize engagement and participation within the classroom setting. Time for collaboration will be included to build community between teachers in various schools.

81. New Look at Working with Students with Autism

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 1/19/2027 to 2/9/2027

ONLINE COURSE: With more and more students being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorders, it is important for educators to explore their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs. This course takes an inside look into what it is like to live with Autism. We will see and hear firsthand accounts from people living with the disorder. Their inspirational and informative stories have motivated participants in the past to examine and reexamine how they work with students on the spectrum of autism. We will explore methods of motivation and classroom management in settings with learners with Autism. Given the information provided throughout the course, participants will also have the opportunity to more completely understand the many services that students with autism can benefit from and how educators can apply this learned information in their area of focus and provide effective instruction to students with mild to severe Autism.

82. Safety Care Recertification

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 1/19/2027

This Safety-Care™ recertification course is a one-day training that provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™ training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the Safety-Care™ curriculum and will be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will maintain their certification for one full year. The one-day recertification course is required annually. Prerequisite: Two-day initial training must be completed prior to this course.

83. Act 71 More Than Sad/QPR

Program: Training and Consultation

Dates: 1/20/2027

"MIU IV is pleased to offer professional development in Act 71 - Youth Suicide Prevention for Educators. During this 4 hour session, participants will be trained in both More Than Sad and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's program called More Than Sad teaches educators to recognize signs of mental health distress in students. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. These are the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Training in QPR includes learning how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help."

84. Life Skills/MDS PLC

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Life Skills Support/ Multiple Disabilities Support teachers

Dates: 1/20/2027

Special education is a collaborative journey. We invite all Life Skills and Multi-Disabilities Support (MDS) teachers to join our Professional Learning Community (PLC)-a space built on teamwork, reflection, and collective growth. Over three sessions this school year, we will share insights, tackle classroom challenges, and discover new resources. Together, we can build a supportive network that directly enhances student outcomes.

85. Special Education LEA Meeting 1/22/2027

Program: Special Education

Audience: School District LEA, MIU IV Supervisor, MIU IV TaC

Dates: 1/22/2027

Special Education updates from PDE, PaTTAN and MIU IV for compliance and processes.

86. Safety Care Initial (2 days)

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 1/26/2027 to 1/27/2027

Safety-Care® Behavioral Safety Training program is a two-day training that provides the skills and competencies necessary to effectively prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges with dignity, safety, and the possibility of change. Safety-Care provides the tools you need to be safe when working with behaviorally challenging individuals. Using up-to-date and effective technologies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), the Safety-Care program will provide your staff with strategies for preventing and managing behavioral challenges, and teaching replacement behaviors. Safety-Care promotes a positive reinforcement-based approach, and the development of new skills, resulting in fewer restraints. Trainees who successfully pass the course will receive a Safety-Care™ training certificate. Recertification is required annually through a one-day recertification course.

87. Calculating Educational Environments

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Special Education Professional staff

Dates: 1/26/2027

Precision matters in every IEP. Because calculations directly dictate a student's access to services, mastering Penn Data is an essential skill for every educator and administrator. Join us for a practical deep dive into calculating special education support and Penn Data.

88. Nonpublic Schools: Positive Classroom Behavioral Supports

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Nonpublic teachers, administrators

Dates: 1/28/2027

The use of effective teaching principles and classroom management strategies can lead to the reduction of a large number of behavioral incidents. This comprehensive training will allow participants to explore five evidenced-based practices of classroom management and how they can be used within their classrooms to improve student behavior and academic outcomes. Practical strategies, tips, and basic procedures that teachers can use to promote appropriate student behavior will be shared throughout the training. Individuals will explore various tools and procedures that can be utilized to support student behavior in the classroom and throughout the school. This full day training is ideal for beginning teachers or those who would like to refresh their knowledge of effective classroom strategies. Teachers will complete a self-reflection survey, determine areas for growth, utilize role play scenarios, and be given opportunities for application of learned skills. Participants will leave with new tools and strategies for structuring their classrooms as well as preventing and responding to challenging behaviors.

89. School Social Worker PLC

Program: Training and Consultation

Dates: 1/28/2027

This professional learning community is for School Social Workers who are interested in connecting with MIU IV and district social workers to discuss issues related to advocating for students and social work within the school settings.

90. Art of Interaction

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/2/2027 to 3/2/2027

ONLINE COURSE: Our responsibility as educators, parents, providers, and caretakers is not to change the card a child is dealt. Instead, it is to help him to play his card in the best way possible. This 3 credit online course is designed to provide educators with powerful insights into new ways to help children become happier and more successful. This course will show teachers and parents how to find creative solutions to difficult problems that they encounter while working with children. The book "The Dance of Interaction” by Jeanine Fitzgerald is full of stories and ideas that give hope and help to those who love children. As educators, you will gain an understanding and ability to create a bond and develop an awareness that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Instructor: Colleen Anzio

91. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom: Strategies, Techniques, and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/2/2027 to 3/9/2027

ONLINE COURSE - This course will instill a thorough understanding of how to incorporate Howard Gardner's concept of multiple intelligences in your K-12 classroom. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (2018) by Dr. Thomas Armstrong will be studied, as connections are made to chapters, responses are made to participants' posts, and a study guide is completed for each chapter. The course is asynchronous and online; assignments are to be completed by the end of each week on your own schedule. Will emphasize what each student is attracted to, becomes comfortable with, and is skilled in different ways of processing information. 3 lessons and hands-on or computer-generated projects will be developed to apply the theory of multiple intelligences. The instructor will provide sample lessons along with modeling of lessons. Participants will develop one artifact for each intelligence and create 3 lessons to share with the group. 1. Impact student learning by the 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. Text for this class Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (2018) by Dr. Thomas Armstrong, 4th edition, ISBN #978-1-4166-2509-4. Suggest buying used at Amazon for about $6.00. Questions, please contact Dr. William Yerger at william.yerger@eastern.edu or call 610-248-4737

92. An Online Induction Course on Learning Disabilities

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/9/2027 to 3/2/2027

With approximately 7 to 8% of students being diagnosed with learning disabilities, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of learning disabilities in order to meet these students' needs. Given the information provided throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to more completely understand what learning disabilities are, how they are identified and how they are managed in the educational setting. It is with this knowledge through viewing videos, examination of research, discussions amongst colleagues, review of legal cases, assessment of student case studies, and development of sample lesson plans, IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications, that participants will have tools to implement strategies within their classroom to promote student achievement for all students with learning disabilities.

93. Partner Reading, Paragraph Shrinking

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers; Reading Specialists; Reading Coaches, Paraprofessionals and Administrators

Dates: 2/9/2027

"Imagine a classroom where every student is actively engaged, reading with accuracy and fluency while eagerly collaborating with their peers. In the classwide intervention, Partner Reading Paragraph Shrinking, each student gets the chance to read aloud and work together with a partner to shrink down big paragraphs into their simplest, most powerful form. This strategy can help boost student's accuracy, fluency and oral retell! 1 Fall and 1 Spring Session are being offered. Both sessions will present the same information and materials. Join us as we spend the morning taking a deeper dive into this effective Peer Assisted Learning Strategy!"

94. SLP Professional Learning Community

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Speech Therapists

Dates: 2/11/2027

The Speech Therapist Professional Learning Community is a collaborative group designed to support and to inform. Participants will be given opportunities to network and share therapy resources. Act 48 hours are awarded. The format for 2026-27 will be alternating weekdays and full day in order to accommodate Speech Therapists' caseload demands. The PLC is hosted by the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV's Assistive Technology Consultants. Please bring your therapy ideas, case studies and questions to the group!

95. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the Classroom

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/16/2027 to 3/23/2027

This online course provides an in-depth examination of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their significant impact on students' health, development, and academic achievement. Participants will engage with current research and evidence-based practices to deepen their understanding of how trauma influences learning and behavior. Designed for educators and school staff, the course offers practical strategies and resources to effectively support students affected by ACEs. Through increased awareness and application of targeted interventions, participants will be equipped to foster inclusive, supportive learning environments that promote resilience and academic success for all students.

96. Safety Care Recertification

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 2/16/2027

This Safety-Care™ recertification course is a one-day training that provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™ training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the Safety-Care™ curriculum and will be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will maintain their certification for one full year. The one-day recertification course is required annually. Prerequisite: Two-day initial training must be completed prior to this course.

97. Heartsaver CPR/AED

Program: CPR and AED Training

Dates: 2/19/2027

The Heartsaver® CPR AED Course is designed to prepare you to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner During the Heartsaver® CPR AED Course you will: - Learn how to recognize when someone needs CPR - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for an adult - Learn how to give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups - Learn how to perform high-quality CPR for a child - Learn how to provide AED Heartsaver® CPR AED Course with First Aid is available upon request

98. Special Education LEA Meeting 2/22/2027

Program: Special Education

Audience: School District LEA, MIU IV Supervisor, MIU IV TaC

Dates: 2/22/2027

Special Education updates from PDE, PaTTAN and MIU IV for compliance and processes.

99. Safety Care Initial (2 days)

Program: Safety Care

Dates: 2/24/2027 to 2/25/2027

Safety-Care® Behavioral Safety Training program is a two-day training that provides the skills and competencies necessary to effectively prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges with dignity, safety, and the possibility of change. Safety-Care provides the tools you need to be safe when working with behaviorally challenging individuals. Using up-to-date and effective technologies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), the Safety-Care program will provide your staff with strategies for preventing and managing behavioral challenges, and teaching replacement behaviors. Safety-Care promotes a positive reinforcement-based approach, and the development of new skills, resulting in fewer restraints. Trainees who successfully pass the course will receive a Safety-Care™ training certificate. Recertification is required annually through a one-day recertification course.

100. Tri County Transition Council

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Transition Coordinators, Agencies

Dates: 2/24/2027

Our Transition Council is a collaborative network of families, educators, and community partners dedicated to bridging the gap between school and adulthood for students with special needs. We provide a forum for sharing resources, exploring innovative strategies, and fostering the partnerships necessary for effective, long-term transition planning.

101. Turning Data Into Action (Advanced Tiers)

Program: Training and Consultation

Audience: Regular and Special Educators, Administrators, Coaches

Dates: 2/25/2027

Turn your data into action! This session will focus on how universal screening results help identify students in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports within an MTSS framework. Learn how to use data to determine appropriate intervention levels and select targeted strategies that address specific skill gaps. We'll dive into the role of diagnostic assessments in pinpointing precise areas of need and explore effective progress monitoring practices to track student growth over time. Participants will learn how to analyze progress monitoring data, adjust interventions for greater impact, and make informed decisions about intensifying or fading supports. There is no cost for public school participants. Nonpublic participants will be charged a nominal fee based on final enrollment numbers.

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