Frontline Education

1. NEIU 19 Induction - MENTORS ONLY - Year 1 Cohort 2025-2027

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 5/1/2026

This registration is for Mentors only participating in NEIU 19's Teacher Induction program for the 2025-2027 cohort. You and your mentee are expected to cover, review and collaborate on the required monthly checklists. Thank you for guiding your mentee this upcoming school year.

2. 2025-26 The Armature Arts Ambassador Project

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educators interested in the arts and arts education

Dates: 9/6/2025 to 6/6/2026

Educators will participate in professional development workshops in arts education. Additionally, they will serve as ambassadors in their respective school districts to teach and inform colleagues of opportunities and new information on arts integration and in arts learning.

3. ER&D - Managing Antisocial Behavior

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 11/10/2025

How do you deal with extreme behavioral problems in the classroom? The anti-social actions of a small but powerful number of students in school not only put their own academic success atrisk but threaten the learning environment for everyone. Research on emotional and behavioral problems of students who consistently act out. Participants will discuss strategies for social skills training, positive behavior interventions,and de-escalation

4. ER&D - English Language Learners 101

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 11/10/2025

This course is for every teacher. It introduces participants to English Language Learners, moving into how language is acquired and how they will learn. It describes cultural and linguistic diversity in the United States. It defines the civil rights of the students and the state and Federal laws. Then it discusses in depth the beginning classroom instruction for ELLs. Literacy and Language and more about Language Acquisition, Content Literacy, and the Common Core State Standards and ELLs.

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

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

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

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

7. Dunmore CDT Training - November 3, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/3/2025

CDT Traning

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/3/2025

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

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/7/2025

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

10. Indicator 13 Blue Ridge School District - 11-7-2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/7/2025

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11. Indicator 13 - Montrose Area School District / 11-10-2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/10/2025

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12. Indicator 13 Montrose Area School District - 11-10-2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/10/2025

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: High School Teachers Only

Dates: 11/12/2025

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

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Teachers Only

Dates: 11/14/2025

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

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

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

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

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

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

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

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/19/2025

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

18. NEIU Learning Campus Dunmore Secondary Transition - 11-21-2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/21/2025

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19. NEIU Learning Campus Dunmore Secondary Transition - 11-21-2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/21/2025

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20. EI INSERVICE (11/25/2025)

Program: Early Intervention

Dates: On-Going (Ends Nov 25, 2025)

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8:15-12:15 ALL STAFF TO ADMIN BUILDING

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff - Grades 9-12

Dates: 12/2/2025

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

22. Emotional Support Network - December 3, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/3/2025

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NEIU 19 has created this network as an opportunity for emotional support teachers to support each other through problem-solving on difficult situations/cases, gaining peer advice, and brainstorming how to manage unique topics impacting the group. Each session will feature guest speakers, high interest topics, scenarios that will offer conversations to be completed in small groups, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow from each other as we debrief whole group. Looking forward to building this network with you.

23. SSD - All One Restorative Practices Training (12/3/2025 and 1/21/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District staff

Dates: 12/3/2025 to 1/21/2026

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PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND BOTH TRAINING SESSIONS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE 12 HOURS. For Scranton School District personnel only.

24. Expanding AP Opportunities for Students- Work Session for NEIU 19 Schools- December 3, 2025

Program: Community Services

Audience: Superintendents, High School Principals, Curriculum Coordinators, AP Coordinators, and other secondary leaders

Dates: 12/3/2025

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Goals -Ascertain Interest -Learn from Dave Backler, Superintendent of SAU 20 in New Hampshire -Collaborate to initiate the AP Project

25. Book Study: Learner Centered Leadership

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 12/3/2025

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

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/4/2025

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

27. LATTE - AAC - December 5, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/5/2025

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Empower your school teams to support communication in all is forms. Participants will learn how to build a collaborative approach to creating a supportive, inclusive environment. Training benefits
• Boost student communication: Learn how to effectively support students using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices across settings.
• Enhance academic access: Understand how to use AAC to help students participate in class, comprehend instructions, and demonstrate their knowledge.
• Develop team-based skills: Step out of silos and collaborate to imbed opportunities and tools throughout the day.
• Foster a positive environment: Discover strategies for creating a supportive and patient environment that encourages students to use AAC.

28. NEIU 19 Women's Leadership Network- December 8, 2025 (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom)

Program: Community Services

Audience: Women leaders serving as Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Principals, or Assistant Principals

Dates: 12/8/2025

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The NEIU 19 Women's Leadership Network exists to create a space where women leaders can connect, learn, and grow together, strengthening both individual leadership capacity and our collective influence across schools and districts. We envision a vibrant, inclusive network where women have opportunities for authentic connection, mentorship, and shared learning, and where their voices and expertise are elevated and celebrated. Dr. Candis Finan will join us as our featured guest speaker. Her depth of experience, leadership journey, and longstanding commitment to supporting districts across Pennsylvania make her the perfect person to help us launch this initiative. About Dr. Candis Finan After spending 40 years in education, Dr. Candis Finan retired in 2012 as Superintendent of the Delaware Valley School District in Milford, PA. Her prior leadership roles at Delaware Valley included Assistant Superintendent, Director of Elementary Education, and Elementary Principal. Earlier in her career, Dr. Finan served in the Wayne Highlands School District as a French, Latin, English, and Language Arts teacher as well as a Reading Specialist. She has held adjunct faculty positions at East Stroudsburg University, Wilkes University, and the University of Scranton. Since 2011, Dr. Finan has served as a Consultant for the National Executive Search Firm McPherson & Jacobson, LLC. From February 2019 through June 2023, she served as the Chief Recovery Officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) assigned to the Scranton School District. She currently serves PDE as a Consultant in the role of Chief Recovery Officer-Coordinator, supporting districts across the state. Dr. Finan continues to teach as an Adjunct Professor at Delaware Valley University and Marywood University in the Educational Administration Department. She holds a Baccalaureate Degree from The Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Education from The University of Scranton, and a Doctorate from Fordham University.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 12/9/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 12/10/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 12/15/2025

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For Scranton School District personnel only.

32. School Safety and Security Meeting and Threat Mitigation Lunch and Learn - December 16, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/16/2025

Joining us will be: *ZeroEyes - delivers a proactive AI driven, human-verified visual gun/weapons detection and situational awareness solution that integrates into existing digital security cameras to stop mass shootings and gun-related violence *FirstNet by ATT - Providing educational institutions with comprehensive safety and emergency response solutions through specialized applications and platforms that utilize the dedicated FirstNet network. These solutions encompass silent panic alarms, two-way faculty communication, digital emergency plans, and integration with school information systems to support crisis management, ensure reliable communication, and streamline student reunification processes. *Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center - Presentation and information dissemination regarding Nihilistic Violent Extremism and online extremist groups (the Comm), which currently pose significant risks to the safety and security of our students and organizational safety and security.

33. Minecraft EDU Training for K-12 Teachers

Program: STEM

Audience: All K-12 Teachers

Dates: 12/19/2025

Join us for a hands-on training where you'll: Discover how to integrate Minecraft Education Edition into your classroom. Learn platform navigation, design creative challenges, and explore strategies to boost student engagement. Gain ready-to-use tools and ideas to enhance learning across subjects. If you are bringing your own device please contact your technology department to either find out if you have Minecraft edu or if they can install it on your device.

34. EI Inservice (12/22/2025)

Program: Early Intervention

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 22, 2025)

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8:15-12:15 Professional Staff: Admin Building Paraprofessionals: Scranton School for the Deaf

35. PASA DLM Link (ongoing)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/31/2025

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

36. Transition Starts in Kindergarten - January 8, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 1/8/2026

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

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

Program: CPE

47. MTSS Enhancements Forum: Strengthening Systems Through Collaboration and Continuous Improvement - January 13, 2026 / March 26, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 1/13/2026 to 3/26/2026

Join us for a dynamic MTSS Networking Forum designed to inspire, connect, and empower school and district teams! This is your opportunity to strengthen and enhance your MTSS systems through meaningful collaboration, effective practices, and shared best strategies. Whether your team is building a foundation or refining well-established systems, this forum will help you take the next step in your MTSS journey. Together, we'll explore real-world solutions and practical strategies to ensure that every student receives the right support, at the right time.

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 1/13/2026 to 5/6/2026

The purpose of this course is to ensure that leaders deepen their understanding of the Act 55, Chapter 49 legislative requirements regarding the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy and that they are better prepared to lead and support their staff in increasing reading achievement for all students, particularly diverse learners. This training will outline and review leading research in literacy, identify big ideas in reading instruction, and assist education leaders to analyze their core reading program and make determinations about instructional gaps in their current literacy program. In addition, leaders will be able to understand the importance and be able to evaluate how teachers and systems leverage efficient instructional practices including explicit instruction to improve outcomes for students within a Structured Literacy Framework. Finally, the training will help school leaders understand Structured Literacy within an MTSS framework, through assessment and instruction, in response to students' needs and increasing support for students with below grade level skills. Number of course hours: 18 in class hours, 3 online hours (Schoology course), 9 job-embedded hours

49. Computational Thinking and the PA STEELS Standards

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 1/14/2026

Shifting classroom practice to the new PA STEELS Standards is a marathon, not a sprint. Computational Thinking (CT) is a problem-solving process that enables students to think, learn and create to solve problems. CT enables students to think logically about how to organize data and breakdown the steps to solving a problem, transfer their thinking processes to a wider variety of problems, analyze key components of complex problems and generate a list of steps used to solve a problem. Open to K-12 educators, administrators, academic coaches, STEM coordinators and curriculum coordinators, this day will give participants a clear idea of how approaches to teaching and learning science, technology and engineering and environmental literacy and sustainability are shifting, as well as develop an appreciation for the shifts in thinking it will bring to the classroom. Lunch will be provided. Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 1/14/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

51. Plastic Panic for Educators AND A Day with the Big Map

Program: STEM

Dates: 1/16/2026

Plastic Panic This half day of professional development centers around our STEM Lending Library Plastic Panic learning kit. Model the journey water takes at a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) through a series of hands-on steps around a tabletop model. Learn about our microplastic pollution problem, and discover what happens to the pollutants as they enter and pass through a WWTP. This grab and go kit contains everything you need to complete a 10 lesson unit. Come learn with us then borrow the kit to use with your students! A Day with the Big Map Join us as we unfold the fun! The NEPA Elit Hub recently purchased large format maps to lend in our STEM Lending Library. These maps are 27 by 35 feet! During this half day of professional development, participants will get to unfold and walk on the big map and discuss ways in which we can engage students in different levels and subject areas. Come learn with us and then borrow the map to use with your students!

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 1/16/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

53. Globe Training by Berks Nature Center

Program: STEM

Audience: Classroom Teachers K-12, Coaches, Curriculum Coordinators and District Admin

Dates: 1/20/2026

Unlock the transformative potential of hands-on environmental literacy and science education with our full-day train-the-trainer workshop on the GLOBE program! Praised as the quintessentially ideal program for involving kids in science, GLOBE offers FREE interdisciplinary learning resources for educators. Through engaging outdoor activities and protocols, educators will discover how GLOBE enhances higher-order thinking and science process skills while promoting environmental literacy and sustainability. Moreover, this workshop highlights GLOBE's compatibility with the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) framework, supporting the Pennsylvania Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Standards. Join us to elevate your teaching practice and empower students to become stewards of their environment. Participants will need to bring a packed lunch and a laptop/charger for this day. Please be advised that the day may involve both indoor and outdoor learning experiences, so plan to dress accordingly.

54. Emotional Support Network - January 21, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 1/21/2026

NEIU 19 has created this network as an opportunity for emotional support teachers to support each other through problem-solving on difficult situations/cases, gaining peer advice, and brainstorming how to manage unique topics impacting the group. Each session will feature guest speakers, high interest topics, scenarios that will offer conversations to be completed in small groups, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow from each other as we debrief whole group. Looking forward to building this network with you.

55. Educational Leaders Forum - January 26, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 1/26/2026

PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FORUMS The Educational Leaders Forums have several purposes: a. To seek input and to solicit district/school needs for professional development programming, b. To share and receive PDE updates, c. To provide a forum to discuss issues, questions, etc. from the schools we serve, d. To hear from leading experts in the field, and e. To learn about NEIU programming updates from each NEIU department (Educational Programs and Services, Curriculum, TaC, Special Education, Technology, STEM, etc.). We hope to have representation from each of our member districts each month. up to 25 Act 45 hours will be awards for participation in these forums.

56. STEELS and Assessments - Evaluating Student Work in 3 Dimensions

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 2/6/2026

Shifting classroom practice to the new PA STEELS Standards is a marathon, not a sprint. Assessing student work in 3 dimensions is a crucial part of that shift. Participants will take a deep dive into assessment in 3 dimensions by surfacing what STEELS aligned assessments can look like, evaluating 3 dimensional assessment questions and looking at student work samples in order to drive instruction. Open to K-12 educators, administrators, academic coaches, STEM coordinators and curriculum coordinators, this day will give participants a clear idea of how approaches to teaching and learning science are shifting, as well as develop an appreciation for the shifts in assessment it will bring to the classroom. Lunch will be provided. Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 2/9/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/10/2026

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

59. Engineering and the PA STEELS Standards

Program: STEM

Audience: Educators, Administrators, Academic Coaches, STEM Coordinators and Curriculum Coordinators

Dates: 2/17/2026

Did you know that technology and engineering are a significant part of the new PA STEELS Standards? Come learn with us! Prepare for the changes in the PSSA that will reflect the new PA STEELS standards. Participants will consider how the new Technology and Engineering standards content and skills can be met using different high quality instructional resources. Districts are encouraged to send elementary and middle school educators. Please bring your lunch and a computing device with you to this session.

60. STEELS and School Leaders

Program: STEM

Audience: School Leaders, Principals, Vice-Principals, Instructional Coaches, STEM Coaches, Curriculum Coordinators, Superintendents

Dates: 2/20/2026 to 2/27/2026

School and system leaders play a critical role in the successful implementation of STEELS standards. This STEELS and School Leaders professional learning is designed to help leaders support high-quality STEELS instruction, strategic planning, and teacher supervision. Sessions focus on creating inquiry-rich learning environments, evaluating student engagement, and implementing best practices for instructional leadership. These learning opportunities equip school leaders with the tools and frameworks needed to drive systemic change and support teachers in delivering rigorous, three-dimensional instruction. Held for 2 days school leaders will explore how to align their district's vision for STEELS and discover practical strategies to support teachers and students in implementing these powerful, future-ready frameworks. Topics include: leadership, phenomena-based learning, 3-dimensional learning and assessments, teacher coaching, and integrating STEELS into course design.

61. STEM Lending Library Showcase

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 2/23/2026

As a free resource to our districts, PA STEM Lend provides STEM and CS equipment to educators across our catchment to use with students. Come see and learn about the equipment we have for you to borrow, learn how it works and how to start borrowing! Participants will be able to complete hands-on professional learning about the STEM Lending Library tools of their choice and even make their first reservation. (NOTE: A signed, current district lending library agreement is required prior to reservations being processed).

62. Educational Leaders Forum - February 23, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/23/2026

PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FORUMS The Educational Leaders Forums have several purposes: a. To seek input and to solicit district/school needs for professional development programming, b. To share and receive PDE updates, c. To provide a forum to discuss issues, questions, etc. from the schools we serve, d. To hear from leading experts in the field, and e. To learn about NEIU programming updates from each NEIU department (Educational Programs and Services, Curriculum, TaC, Special Education, Technology, STEM, etc.). We hope to have representation from each of our member districts each month. up to 25 Act 45 hours will be awards for participation in these forums.

63. Gifted Network - February 26, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/26/2026

NEIU 19 has created this network as an opportunity for individuals supporting Gifted Students to support each other through problem-solving on difficult situations/cases, gaining peer advice, and brainstorming how to manage unique topics impacting the group. Each session will feature guest speakers, high interest topics, scenarios that will offer conversations to be completed in small groups, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow from each other as we debrief whole group. Looking forward to building this network with you.

64. Using AI in the Classroom: More than just a tool.

Program: STEM

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators and Coaches

Dates: 2/26/2026

This session will equip you with: Practical tools and techniques: Discover real-world applications of AI for personalized learning, adaptive assessments, feedback automation, and more. Demystify AI jargon and understand its ethical implications for education. Learn about what a district policy can mean for you. Understanding how AI can erode the teacher, student trust in your classroom. Using tools to help disclose when AI is used in your classroom and how to have difficult conversations because of it. Connect with fellow educators and share your own ideas and experiences.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Dates: 2/28/2026

In-person at Wilkes University.

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

Program: CPE

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 3/13/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

73. Educational Leaders Forum - March 30, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/30/2026

PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FORUMS The Educational Leaders Forums have several purposes: a. To seek input and to solicit district/school needs for professional development programming, b. To share and receive PDE updates, c. To provide a forum to discuss issues, questions, etc. from the schools we serve, d. To hear from leading experts in the field, and e. To learn about NEIU programming updates from each NEIU department (Educational Programs and Services, Curriculum, TaC, Special Education, Technology, STEM, etc.). We hope to have representation from each of our member districts each month. up to 25 Act 45 hours will be awards for participation in these forums.

74. ESL 3: Observing, Planning, Implementing & Managing Instruction

Program: CPE

Dates: 4/6/2026 to 5/17/2026

This course will examine the theories, principals, and practices that assist English learners in achieving academic proficiency in the content area. Planning standards-based instruction and adapting instruction in the content area is emphasized. Teachers will be able to demonstrate knowledge of their ELs and the role of individual characteristics in the process and outcome of language learning. Drawing upon this knowledge performance-based measures to assess ELs discrete and integrated ability to use grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing to communicate.

75. Using Assessments to Support Mathematics Instruction - April 7, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/7/2026

PDE's Mathematics Curriculum Advisor, Kevin Mauro, will deliver a session designed to strengthen educators' understanding of how assessments can be strategically used to enhance mathematics instruction and student learning outcomes. Participants will examine the four primary types of assessments, additional assessment tools that provide valuable insights into student understanding, and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and its application in assessing cognitive rigor within mathematics tasks. Emphasis will be placed on determining the appropriate use and timing of each assessment type to inform instructional planning and decision-making as well as the consideration of how assessment results can guide instructional adjustments and promote the incorporation of the Standards for Mathematical Practice, fostering deeper mathematical reasoning and problem solving among students.

76. Gifted Network - April 8, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/8/2026

NEIU 19 has created this network as an opportunity for individuals supporting Gifted Students to support each other through problem-solving on difficult situations/cases, gaining peer advice, and brainstorming how to manage unique topics impacting the group. Each session will feature guest speakers, high interest topics, scenarios that will offer conversations to be completed in small groups, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow from each other as we debrief whole group. Looking forward to building this network with you.

77. Open SciEd Professional Learning/Support Group

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 4/9/2026

Open to specific districts who have completed Open SciEd training, this meeting supports educators and administrators through the piloting process, exchanges information, resources and best practices and supports districts on their journey to full adoption.

78. SSD - PSSA Building Plan (4/10/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 4/22/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

85. SSD - Keystone Exam - Building Plan (5/1/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff - Grades 9-12

Dates: 5/1/2026

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

86. Educational Leaders Forum - May 4, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/4/2026

PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FORUMS The Educational Leaders Forums have several purposes: a. To seek input and to solicit district/school needs for professional development programming, b. To share and receive PDE updates, c. To provide a forum to discuss issues, questions, etc. from the schools we serve, d. To hear from leading experts in the field, and e. To learn about NEIU programming updates from each NEIU department (Educational Programs and Services, Curriculum, TaC, Special Education, Technology, STEM, etc.). We hope to have representation from each of our member districts each month. up to 25 Act 45 hours will be awards for participation in these forums.

87. Emotional Support Network - May 5, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/5/2026

NEIU 19 has created this network as an opportunity for emotional support teachers to support each other through problem-solving on difficult situations/cases, gaining peer advice, and brainstorming how to manage unique topics impacting the group. Each session will feature guest speakers, high interest topics, scenarios that will offer conversations to be completed in small groups, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow from each other as we debrief whole group. Looking forward to building this network with you.

88. SSD - Curriculum Council (5/11/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 5/11/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

89. SSD - Professional Development Day 5 - PDD-5 (5/19/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/19/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/25/2026 to 7/5/2026

This course is the basic introduction to ESL Program Specialist Certification. It will include five domains of teaching English learners:culture, language, planning instruction, assessment, and professionalism. Emphasis is placed on the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teaching standards and English Language Development Standards. Teachers will examine research-based practices in relation to the five domains and identify their role as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher.

91. SSD - Building Plan Meeting 4 - BP-4 (5/29/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/29/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

92. SSD - Professional Development Planning Committee (6/1/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 6/1/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

93. SSD - State Mandate Fulfillment - SM-2 (6/5/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 6/5/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

94. From Phonics to Fairy Tales: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Literacy (Grades K-3)

Program: CPE

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 7/19/2026

Literacy is a right; not a privileged. All students who enter our schools need to have equity and access to strong foundational literacy skills to they can unlock the magic of reading and contribute to our future society. This course is designed to amplify practices in phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension while taking student needs in account when planning.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 7/19/2026

The purpose of the proposed course is to educate teachers on the trauma-informed approach. Once teachers learn the importance of using and the best practices of a trauma-informed approach, they will be more incline to implement the approach in their classrooms, thus improving their effectiveness as an educator.

96. Innovative Teaching with AI: Transforming Education for the 21st Century

Program: CPE

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 7/19/2026

The purpose of the proposed course is to educate teachers on the importance of integrating AI into the classroom. Once teachers learn the importance of using and the best practices for integrating AI tools, they will be more inclined to use AI in their classrooms, thus improving their effectiveness as an educator.

97. SSD - State Mandate Fulfillment - SM-3 (6/8/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 6/8/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 8/23/2026

This course is the basic introduction to ESL Program Specialist Certification. It will include five domains of teaching English learners:culture, language, planning instruction, assessment, and professionalism. Emphasis is placed on the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teaching standards and English Language Development Standards. Teachers will examine research-based practices in relation to the five domains and identify their role as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher.

99. ESL 5: Assessment and Support

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 8/23/2026

This course will allow teachers gain exposure to the tool necessary to be able to access English learners appropriately and in a timely way. The course will offer knowledge on benchmarks for different proficiency levels. Assessing English learners can be a challenge to not only teachers but also the students themselves. As ESL students in K-12 are taught English, proper instruments need to be in place to access student progress. Tools should be appropriate, and take into account the proficiency level of the learner.

100. From Phonics to Fairy Tales: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Literacy (Grades K-3)

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 9/6/2026

Literacy is a right; not a privileged. All students who enter our schools need to have equity and access to strong foundational literacy skills to they can unlock the magic of reading and contribute to our future society. This course is designed to amplify practices in phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension while taking student needs in account when planning.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 9/6/2026

The purpose of the proposed course is to educate teachers on the trauma-informed approach. Once teachers learn the importance of using and the best practices of a trauma-informed approach, they will be more incline to implement the approach in their classrooms, thus improving their effectiveness as an educator.

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