Frontline Education

1. STEELS Academy - Optimized for Elementary Educators

Program: STEM

Audience: Open to K-12 - academic coaches, STEM coaches and learning support educators

Dates: 10/18/2024 to 3/4/2025

To support all students in this new 3D approach to teaching and learning, NEIU proudly offers our STEELS Academy optimized for elementary educators. This STEELS Academy deliberately aims to assist educators in building capacity and knowledge of the classroom shifts necessary to support PAs STEELS Standards. Participants in this academy will leave with tools and knowledge to support students of all backgrounds to deeply understand science ideas, participate in the activities of the discipline, and solve authentic problems. Lunch each day, a copy of Rise and Thrive with Science book and additional materials and resources will be provided to all participants.

2. STEELS Ambitious Science Teaching Academy Learning Series

Program: STEM

Audience: Open to any educators K-12, administrators, curriculum coordinators, academic coaches, STEM coaches and learning support educators

Dates: 10/24/2024 to 3/24/2025

To support all educators and students in this new 3D approach to teaching and learning, NEIU proudly offers the STEELS Ambitious Science Teaching Academy Series. Ambitious teaching deliberately aims to support students of all backgrounds to deeply understand science ideas, participate in the activities of the discipline, and solve authentic problems. Lunch, a copy of the Ambitious Science Teaching guidebook and additional materials and resources will be provided to all participants.

3. Coaching Across Settings

Program: Early Intervention

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jan 8, 2025)

2 hour ACT 48 credit

4. Mindfulness Strategies for Educators - February 4, 2025 (McNichols Educational Plaza Staff only)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/4/2025

Phil Sallavanti will lead a series of five one-hour sessions on Mindfulness for the faculty and staff at Frances Willard Elementary. These sessions will introduce practical mindfulness techniques designed to support well-being and resilience in both personal and professional settings. Participants will learn strategies to manage stress, increase focus, and foster emotional balance, which they can incorporate into their daily routines. Additionally, these techniques are adaptable for use with students, providing valuable tools to help reduce anxiety and build a positive classroom environment. This series aims to empower educators to cultivate mindfulness practices that enhance their well-being and create a calm, supportive space for students.

5. Mindfulness Strategies for Educators - February 11, 2025 (McNichols Educational Plaza Staff Only)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/11/2025

Phil Sallavanti will lead a series of five one-hour sessions on Mindfulness for the faculty and staff at Frances Willard Elementary. These sessions will introduce practical mindfulness techniques designed to support well-being and resilience in both personal and professional settings. Participants will learn strategies to manage stress, increase focus, and foster emotional balance, which they can incorporate into their daily routines. Additionally, these techniques are adaptable for use with students, providing valuable tools to help reduce anxiety and build a positive classroom environment. This series aims to empower educators to cultivate mindfulness practices that enhance their well-being and create a calm, supportive space for students.

6. NEIU Teacher Induction Mentor Meeting #2: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Program: Community Services

Audience: Mentors for the NEIU Teacher Induction Program

Dates: 2/13/2025

Participants will review the connection between instructional coaching and mentoring.

7. Mindfulness Strategies for Educators - February 18, 2025 (McNichols Educational Plaza Staff Only)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/18/2025

Phil Sallavanti will lead a series of five one-hour sessions on Mindfulness for the faculty and staff at Frances Willard Elementary. These sessions will introduce practical mindfulness techniques designed to support well-being and resilience in both personal and professional settings. Participants will learn strategies to manage stress, increase focus, and foster emotional balance, which they can incorporate into their daily routines. Additionally, these techniques are adaptable for use with students, providing valuable tools to help reduce anxiety and build a positive classroom environment. This series aims to empower educators to cultivate mindfulness practices that enhance their well-being and create a calm, supportive space for students.

8. Mindfulness Strategies for Eductors - February 25, 2025 (McNichols Educational Plaza Staff Only)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/25/2025

Phil Sallavanti will lead a series of five one-hour sessions on Mindfulness for the faculty and staff at Frances Willard Elementary. These sessions will introduce practical mindfulness techniques designed to support well-being and resilience in both personal and professional settings. Participants will learn strategies to manage stress, increase focus, and foster emotional balance, which they can incorporate into their daily routines. Additionally, these techniques are adaptable for use with students, providing valuable tools to help reduce anxiety and build a positive classroom environment. This series aims to empower educators to cultivate mindfulness practices that enhance their well-being and create a calm, supportive space for students.

9. Forest City Regional School District CDT Professional Development Session - 2-26-25

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/26/2025

CDT Session

10. Mindfulness Strategies for Educators - March 4, 2025 (McNichols Educational Plaza Staff Only)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/4/2025

Phil Sallavanti will lead a series of five one-hour sessions on Mindfulness for the faculty and staff at Frances Willard Elementary. These sessions will introduce practical mindfulness techniques designed to support well-being and resilience in both personal and professional settings. Participants will learn strategies to manage stress, increase focus, and foster emotional balance, which they can incorporate into their daily routines. Additionally, these techniques are adaptable for use with students, providing valuable tools to help reduce anxiety and build a positive classroom environment. This series aims to empower educators to cultivate mindfulness practices that enhance their well-being and create a calm, supportive space for students.

11. Addressing the Mental Health Needs of High Achieving Students - March 5, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/5/2025

In today's fast-paced academic environment, high-achieving students often face unique pressures that can affect their mental health, well-being, and overall success. This session will equip educators and administrators with a deeper understanding of the challenges these students encounter, including perfectionism, overwhelming expectations, and the impact of external pressures. Participants will explore practical strategies for creating a balanced and supportive learning environment that nurtures both academic excellence and emotional resilience.

12. Lakeland: CDT Review - Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Middle/High School teachers at Lakeland School District

Dates: 3/5/2025

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Registration for Act-48 hours for CDT with Mike Motsko and Carly Coalson for Lakeland School District teachers on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

13. OF - ELA Department Meeting - March 2025

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: ELA Teachers

Dates: 3/5/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 3/5/2024, 3/12/2025 and 3/19/2025

14. Identifying Drug Impairment, Navigating PA's Marijuana Laws, and Supporting Students - March 6, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School Administrators, School Counselors, SAP Team members, School Psychologist, Crisis Team members, School Resource Officers

Dates: 3/6/2025

Shawn Noonan

15. School Nurse Professional Development Night- March 6, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/6/2025

Please join us for an evening of professional learning. Shawn Noonan, Regional DUI Program Administrator, Pennsylvania DUI Association. Mr. Noonan will provide information on recognizing drug impairment and commonly abused drugs, medical & recreational marijuana in PA, and the effects on children who experience parental drug use. 6:00 PM- 6:45 PM- Dinner 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM- Continuation of presentation with Shawn Noonan 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM- An overview of tips developed by Moses Taylor Foundation to assist nurses in advocating for their role in the school setting. Brief presentations by fellow school nurses on their advocacy experiences both successful & unsuccessful. Moderated by Lynn Heard, Jennifer Hetro, & Christine Marcos.

16. OF - Math Department Meetings - March 2025

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: Math Teachers

Dates: 3/7/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 3/7/2025, 3/21/2025 and 3/28/2025

17. Mindfulness Strategies for Educators - March 11, 2025 (McNichols Educational Plaza Staff Only)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/11/2025

New

Phil Sallavanti will lead a series of five one-hour sessions on Mindfulness for the faculty and staff at Frances Willard Elementary. These sessions will introduce practical mindfulness techniques designed to support well-being and resilience in both personal and professional settings. Participants will learn strategies to manage stress, increase focus, and foster emotional balance, which they can incorporate into their daily routines. Additionally, these techniques are adaptable for use with students, providing valuable tools to help reduce anxiety and build a positive classroom environment. This series aims to empower educators to cultivate mindfulness practices that enhance their well-being and create a calm, supportive space for students.

18. OF - Social Studies Department Monthly Meeting (March 2025)

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: OFSD Social Studies Staff

Dates: 3/20/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only.

19. SSD - Curriculum Council Special Meeting (3/24/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 3/24/2025

NewStarting Today

For Scranton School District personnel only.

20. March 25 2025 Beyond Chat: Using AI in the Classroom

Program: STEM

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators and Coaches

Dates: 3/25/2025

Starting Soon

Ready to ignite student engagement and personalize learning like never before? Join our transformative training and unlock the power of AI in your classroom. Learn practical strategies to integrate this cutting-edge technology, enhancing your teaching and enriching your students' experience. This engaging session will equip you with: Practical tools and techniques: Discover real-world applications of AI for personalized learning, adaptive assessments, feedback automation, and more. Proven best practices: Learn from education experts who have successfully implemented AI in their classrooms. Confidence and clarity: Demystify AI jargon and understand its ethical implications for education. A collaborative network: Connect with fellow educators and share your own ideas and experiences. Imagine a classroom where: AI tutors provide individualized support, catering to each student's strengths and needs. Intelligent feedback systems offer nuanced guidance, boosting learning outcomes. Engaging AI-powered activities spark curiosity and fuel critical thinking. Become an AI-empowered educator. Register today and: Transform your classroom into a dynamic learning hub. Equip your students with the skills for a future powered by AI. Empower yourself with the knowledge to confidently navigate this evolving landscape. Don't just teach the future, shape it with AI.

21. SSD STEELS Immersion 3/26/25

Program: STEM

Audience: Scranton School District Teachers

Dates: 3/26/2025

Starting Soon

This training will take place at the High School from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm with no lunch. Immerse yourself in 3 Dimensional Teaching and Learning. Join us as we experience the power of the new PA STEELS Standards. Participants will take a deep dive into the new PA STEELS Standards by immersing themselves in the Everest Experience, a 3D Phenomena Driven Learning Resource. This day will give participants a clear idea of how approaches to teaching and learning science is changing, as well as develop an appreciation for the improvements it will bring to the classroom. Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.

22. Assistive Technology Series: Data Collection (03/26/2025)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/26/2025

Starting Soon

Data collection is a valuable aspect of the AT identification and implementation processes. Tools such as surveys, interviews, and observations are used to establish the impact on student functioning. How does a team know if any tool is "working?” How do we show the impact of tools for communication, reading, writing, and math? How much data do we need? Does someone already have a form for that? Probably! Join us to learn how to demonstrate impact with the use of rubrics, narratives, the prompt hierarchy, and streamlined documentation.

23. NEPA School Mental Health Professionals Peer Support Network- March 26, 2025 / Zoom

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School Counselors, School Mental Health Professionals, School Social Workers, School Nurses, School Psychologists, Administrators

Dates: 3/26/2025

Starting Soon

NEIU has created this network as an opportunity for mental health professionals 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 1-2 scenarios for conversation and small group discussion in breakout rooms, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow from each other as we debrief as a whole group. We will be creating a Google Form by which you can submit ideas or scenarios that might be interesting or pertinent to the group.

24. Secondary Transition: Indicator 13 (03/27/2025)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/27/2025

Starting Soon

Secondary Transition: Indicator 13 at MaryWood University

25. Educator on Campus - Professional Studies Program - Lackawanna College, Scranton Campus / March 28, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: All Educators are Welcome!

Dates: 3/28/2025

Starting Soon

Spend the day on campus to explore our Professional Studies degree options. Professional Studies offers a well-rounded, flexible education while sharpening skills in writing, editing, and communications and preparing students for a variety of careers. Students who graduate with a degree in Professional Studies - with the option of a Bachelor's level Writing concentration - work as copywriters and editors, blog writers, content writers, technical writers, and more. Discover the versatility of the Professional Studies degree at Lackawanna College. Lunch provided.

26. SSD - Art Curriculum - Grades 6-8 (3/28/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 3/28/2025

Starting Soon

For Scranton School District personnel only.

27. SSD - K-8 Music Curriculum (3/28/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 3/28/2025

NewStarting Soon

For Scranton School District personnel only.

28. March 31, 2025 Shared Waters Train-the-Trainer Professional Learning Day - EL&S in STEELS

Program: STEM

Audience: Educators, Environmental Center Program Providers, Building Principals, STEM Coaches, STEELS Coaches, Intermediate Unit Personnel assigned to STEELS

Dates: 3/31/2025

Dive into the EL&S in PA's New STEELS Standards! Experience real, hands-on classroom instruction with a 10-lesson watershed unit designed for grades 4-8. This curriculum covers all 3-5 and most 6-8 Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (ELS) Standards (3.4). This isn't your typical workshop. Go beyond the theory to see exactly how the new standards look in practice. You'll walk away with a classroom-ready, STEELS-aligned unit that will bring learning to life for your students. Get ready to inspire curiosity, foster stewardship, and engage your students with meaningful, inquiry-based environmental education. More Information about Shared Waters: Shared Waters enriches education by integrating Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) into school curricula, providing resources for teachers and actionable learning for students. We aim to cultivate environmental literacy and sustainability, transforming students into knowledgeable advocates who can identify and solve local watershed issues. We provide a comprehensive curriculum, ready-to-use instructional materials, and professional development to foster the next generation of environmental stewards right from their classrooms. Please bring your lunch and a computing device with you to this session.

29. NEIU Flight Team - March 31, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/31/2025

Join us for a meeting of the NEIU Flight Team, where we will facilitate a panel discussion to highlight a Flight Team response in which two local schools utilized our support this past summer. Our meeting agenda will also provide an overview of the upcoming NEIU Flight Team Readiness Audit process. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, reflect, and collaborate! Over 20 local schools are part of the NEIU Flight Team initiative, and we are proud to support this important work. As a member district, we ask that you honor the commitment to participate our meetings so we can continue to strengthen collaboration and preparedness for our schools and communities.

30. Open SciEd Professional Learning/Support Group - For Piloting Districts Only

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 3/31/2025

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.

31. Emotional Support Network: Effective Components of a PBSP (04/02/2025)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/2/2025

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.

32. Secondary Transition: Building the Future (04/02/2024)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/2/2025

Calling all educators working with transition age students! Join us for a morning of learning covering topics such as: Indicators 13 and 14, transition goals, and transition assessments!

33. SSD STEELS Immersion 4/3/25

Program: STEM

Audience: Scranton School District Teachers

Dates: 4/3/2025

This training will take place at the High School from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm with no lunch. Immerse yourself in 3 Dimensional Teaching and Learning. Join us as we experience the power of the new PA STEELS Standards. Participants will take a deep dive into the new PA STEELS Standards by immersing themselves in the Everest Experience, a 3D Phenomena Driven Learning Resource. This day will give participants a clear idea of how approaches to teaching and learning science is changing, as well as develop an appreciation for the improvements it will bring to the classroom. Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.

34. SSD - STEELS II: Rubric Development (4/3/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 4/3/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only. Completion of previous STEELS trainings (via IU of SSD) recommended.

35. OF - Math Department Meetings - April 2025

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: Math Teachers

Dates: 4/4/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 4/4/2025, 4/11/2025 and 4/25/2025

36. Enhancing Educator Creativity - 04/05/2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: All educators

Dates: 4/5/2025

Educators will attend a workshop with professional Artists which will inform them of how to integrate the arts in their curriculum. They will then attend a performance of Broadway theatre of Scranton. Lunch will be included.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 4/7/2025 to 5/18/2025

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.

38. April 7 2025 Environmental Literacy and Sustainability and the New PA STEELS Standards

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 4/7/2025

Did you know that environmental literacy and sustainability 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 ELS standards content and skills can be met using various curricular resources as example resources. Districts are encouraged to send interested educators. Please bring your lunch and a laptop or tablet with you to this session.

39. Gifted Network

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Teachers of Gifted Students

Dates: 4/9/2025

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Join us for the Spring Gifted Network meeting. We will focus on understanding CDT data with Mike Motsko and how CDT's can help target instruction for gifted teachers.

40. SSD STEELS Immersion 4/9/25

Program: STEM

Audience: Scranton School District Teachers

Dates: 4/9/2025

This training will take place at the High School from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm with no lunch. Immerse yourself in 3 Dimensional Teaching and Learning. Join us as we experience the power of the new PA STEELS Standards. Participants will take a deep dive into the new PA STEELS Standards by immersing themselves in the Everest Experience, a 3D Phenomena Driven Learning Resource. This day will give participants a clear idea of how approaches to teaching and learning science is changing, as well as develop an appreciation for the improvements it will bring to the classroom. Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.

41. Back to Basics: Environment and Schedules (04/09/2025) AM Session

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/9/2025

How can you engineer the environment to enhance engagement for your students? Once you do, what are the scheduling considerations? All the students and all of the adults? Does everyone have a schedule? Choose the AM or PM session and join this conversation. We look forward to fielding your specific questions and introducing a checklist for your use as you endeavor to improve instructional conditions.

42. Back to Basics: Environment and Schedules (04/09/2025): PM Session

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/9/2025

How can you engineer the environment to enhance engagement for your students? Once you do, what are the scheduling considerations? All the students and all of the adults? Does everyone have a schedule? Choose the AM or PM session and join this conversation. We look forward to fielding your specific questions and introducing a checklist for your use as you endeavor to improve instructional conditions.

43. OF - ELA Department Meeting - April 2025

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: ELA Teachers

Dates: 4/9/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 4/9/2025, 4/16/2025 and 4/23/2025

44. SSD - Professional Development Planning Committee (4/9/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 4/9/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

45. SSD - STEELS I: Grading and the Use of Rubrics (4/9/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 4/9/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

46. SSD - In-Service - PSSA Building Plan - K-8 Only (4/11/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 4/11/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

47. EI Inservice (04/16/2025)

Program: Early Intervention

Dates: On-Going (Ends Apr 16, 2025)

Schedule 8:15-8:45- Sign in and Welcome 9:00-12:30- Paras- CPR with John Stefani 9:00-12:30- Teachers/Therapists- Coaching Across Settings with Colleen and Molly

48. OF - Social Studies Department Monthly Meeting (April 2025)

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: OFSD Social Studies Staff

Dates: 4/17/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 4/21/2025 to 6/1/2025

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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 4/21/2025 to 6/1/2025

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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 4/21/2025 to 6/1/2025

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.

52. TACT2 Trainer Recertification - April 23, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/23/2025

TACT2 Trainer Recertification will regresh your verbal and physical skills, and provide you with the updated materials needed to conduct your own annual staff recertification. This Training is limited to current certified TACT2 trainers within the NEIU19 region. Registration is limited to 14 participants per session.

53. The School Nurse: Partnership in Child Health & Academic Success- April 23, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Principals, district pupil services, superintendents, and other school leaders

Dates: 4/23/2025

Attention all principals, district pupil services, superintendents, and other school leaders! Want to earn $500 for your school district to support nursing services? Join us for an upcoming presentation on the powerful impact of partnering with school nurses. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance student health and success! Important Notice: This presentation is part of a grant-based pilot program, and attendees will be asked to provide feedback. The first district participant to complete the required feedback will receive a total of $500 for their district across all training sessions. Only one participant per district will be eligible for this award throughout the program.

54. NEPA School Mental Health Professionals Peer Support Network- April 23, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School Counselors, School Mental Health Professionals, School Social Workers, School Nurses, School Psychologists, Administrators

Dates: 4/23/2025

NEIU has created this network as an opportunity for mental health professionals 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 1-2 scenarios for conversation and small group discussion in breakout rooms, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow from each other as we debrief as a whole group. We will be creating a Google Form by which you can submit ideas or scenarios that might be interesting or pertinent to the group.

55. TACT2 Trainer Recertification - April 24, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/24/2025

TACT2 Trainer Recertification will regresh your verbal and physical skills, and provide you with the updated materials needed to conduct your own annual staff recertification. This Training is limited to current certified TACT2 trainers within the NEIU19 region. Registration is limited to 14 participants per session.

56. Back to Basics: Prompt Hierarchy and Visuals AM Session (04/24/2025)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/24/2025

Why is it so loud in here? Let go of the excessive vocal prompting. Students often demonstrate skills inconsistently across people, settings, and time. Effective use of a prompt hierarchy provides the consistency necessary to steady skill acquisition and maintenance. This session, offered in the AM and repeated in the PM, will focus on the use of prompt hierarchies, in general, and visual prompts, specifically.

57. Back to Basics: Prompt Hierarchy and Visuals PM Session (04/24/2025)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/24/2025

Why is it so loud in here? Let go of the excessive vocal prompting. Students often demonstrate skills inconsistently across people, settings, and time. Effective use of a prompt hierarchy provides the consistency necessary to steady skill acquisition and maintenance. This session, offered in the AM and repeated in the PM, will focus on the use of prompt hierarchies, in general, and visual prompts, specifically.

58. Tackling Chronic Absenteeism: Strategies for Engagement, Intervention, and Support - April 25, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/25/2025

Chronic absenteeism is a growing crisis that affects student achievement, graduation rates, and overall well-being. Join us for a full-day interactive workshop designed to equip educators, administrators, and school leaders with effective strategies to engage students, address attendance barriers, and implement sustainable intervention plans. Participants will gain an understanding of the root causes and impact of chronic absenteeism, evidence-based strategies to improve attendance and student engagement and actionable solutions tailored to your school or district's unique needs. Resources & tools for tracking attendance and implementing interventions will be provided as well as collaborative problem-solving with fellow educators to share best practices.

59. Educational Leaders Forum- April 28, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educational Leaders

Dates: 4/28/2025

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.

60. Computational Thinking and the PA STEELS Standards

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 4/29/2025

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.

61. TACT2 Trainer Recertification - April 29, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 4/29/2025

TACT2 Trainer Recertification will regresh your verbal and physical skills, and provide you with the updated materials needed to conduct your own annual staff recertification. This Training is limited to current certified TACT2 trainers within the NEIU19 region. Registration is limited to 14 participants per session.

62. NEIU - Tact2 Training for LC Staff (4/30, 5/1 and 5/2/2025)

Program: Special Education

Audience: NEIU Learning Campus staff

Dates: 4/30/2025 to 5/2/2025

For NEIU Learning Campus personnel only. NOTE: 4/30 and 5/1 training will be held at NEIU Admin Building 5/2 training will be held at Learning Campus ALL THREE (3) DAYS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE HOURS.

63. SSD - STEELS II: Q & A Session (5/1/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 5/1/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only. Completion of previous STEELS trainings (via IU or SSD) recommended.

64. SSD - In-Service - Keystone Exam - Building Plan - 9-12 Only (5/2/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/2/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

65. May 5, 2025 Engineering and the New PA STEELS Standards

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 5/5/2025

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.

66. Emotional Support Network: Enhancing Differentiation Through AI Tools (05/05/2025)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 5/5/2025

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.

67. SSD - Professional Development Planning Committee (5/6/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 5/6/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

68. OF - ELA Department Meeting - May 2025

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: ELA Teachers

Dates: 5/7/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 5/7/2025, 5/14/2025 and 5/21/2025

69. SSD - Curriculum Council (5/12/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 5/12/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 5/13/2025

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.

71. University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI): New Users Workshop - Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Classroom Teachers, Reading Specialists, Special Education, Administrators

Dates: 5/13/2025

Empower your K-3 students to become confident readers with UFLI Foundations! This one-day workshop helps new teachers gain the knowledge and practical skills to implement this research-based, explicit phonics program. Gain a comprehensive understanding of UFLI Foundations' structure, explore engaging lesson delivery techniques, and discover how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Join us and unlock the powerful potential of UFLI Foundations in your classroom! Objectives: - Participants will gain a strong understanding of the research-based principles behind UFLI Foundations. - Participants will be able to identify the key components of the UFLI Foundations curriculum - Participants will be familiar with the structure and materials of a typical UFLI Foundations lesson. - Participants will gain hands-on experience planning, delivering, and differentiating UFLI Foundations instruction for their grade level. - Participants will explore resources for ongoing support and professional development with UFLI Foundations.

72. SSD - STEELS I: Q & A Session (5/14/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 5/14/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

73. Enhancing Educator Creativity - 05/17/2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: All educators

Dates: 5/17/2025

Educators will attend a workshop with professional Artists which will inform them of how to integrate the arts in their curriculum. They will then attend a performance of Broadway theatre of Scranton. Lunch will be included.

74. Educational Leaders Forum- May 19, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educational Leaders

Dates: 5/19/2025

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.

75. Reading Interventions 101 (Northside Location Option 3)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2025

Northside Location: John Adams Elementary William Prescott, John Adams, Robert Morris, 1/2 Armstrong Attend during professional development day. This mini-course helps educators understand what makes a successful reader and how to support struggling readers with appropriate interventions. Participants will learn about various types of interventions, analyze student data to identify supports for skill development, and create an instructional plan for intervention using evidence-based reading strategies. Participants also will walk away with an intervention toolkit and a plan to use with their students.

76. Reading Interventions 101 (Southside Location Option 3)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2025

John Kennedy, McNichols Plaza, John Whittier, 1/2 Armstrong, and Monticello will be allowed to attend Attend during professional development day. This mini-course helps educators understand what makes a successful reader and how to support struggling readers with appropriate interventions. Participants will learn about various types of interventions, analyze student data to identify supports for skill development, and create an instructional plan for intervention using evidence-based reading strategies. Participants also will walk away with an intervention toolkit and a plan to use with their students.

77. Reading Interventions 101 (Westside Location Option 3)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2025

Westside Location: Isacc Tripp Elementary School Teachers from Isacc Tripp, Francis Williard, and Charles Sumner Elementary will be allowed to attend. Attend during professional development day, 8 am-11 am on 5/20/25 This mini-course helps educators understand what makes a successful reader and how to support struggling readers with appropriate interventions. Participants will learn about various types of interventions, analyze student data to identify supports for skill development, and create an instructional plan for intervention using evidence-based reading strategies. Participants also will walk away with an intervention toolkit and a plan to use with their students.

78. SSD - In-Service - Professional Day - PDD-5 (5/20/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/20/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

79. OF - Social Studies Department Monthly Meeting (May 2025)

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: OFSD Social Studies Staff

Dates: 5/22/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/26/2025 to 7/6/2025

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.

81. ESL 4: Language Acquisition and Development

Program: CPE

Dates: 5/26/2025 to 7/6/2025

This course will explore the process second language undergo to be able to learn a new language. In this course, participants will be exposed to these processes. They will learn and conduct research on the structure and nature of language with a view to assisting their students to adjust to the challenges of learning a new language. They will also learn the theories of second language acquisition, styles and strategies in language learning as well as the socio-cultural and cross-linguistic influences of language learning. Through a solid knowledge base of applied linguistics, ESL teachers will be able to identify linguistic challenges for students of diverse native language backgrounds and determine the most effective instructional strategies for individualized teaching.

82. SSD - In-Service - Building Plan Meeting - BP-4 (5/30/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/30/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

83. TACT2 Trainer Recertification - June 2, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 6/2/2025

TACT2 Trainer Recertification will refresh your verbal and physical skills and provide you with the updated materials needed to conduct your own annual staff recertification. This Training is limited to current certified TACT2 trainers within the NEIU19 region. Registration is limited to 14 participants per session.

84. OF - ELA Department Meeting - June 2025

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: ELA Teachers

Dates: 6/4/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only. 1-hour meeting 6/4/2025

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 7/20/2025

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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 7/20/2025

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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 7/20/2025

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.

88. TACT2 Training Of Trainer / June 23 - 26, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 6/23/2025 to 6/26/2025

Therapeutic Aggression Control Techniques (TACT2) is designed to help staff better understand and manage disruptive, destructive, and even dangerous issues that may arise when caring for youth and young adults with emotional and behavioral problems. TACT2 may be taught as a verbal-only course or a comprehensive verbal and physical course. Emotional vs. Deliberate Cues for separating two sources of problems. Deliberate Misbehavior How intentional misbehavior meets social needs. Emotional Problems Impact of childhood trauma and high stress on behavior. Adult Anger Traps Resisting the lure of adult anger and power struggles. De-Escalating Emotional Crisis Responding therapeutically to four stages of escalating crisis Giving Space Backing off during highly emotional situations. Active Listening Attending, decoding, and reflecting with upset youth. Problem Solving Guiding therapeutic problem solving with calmer youth. Reminders Redirecting minor behavior problems. Warnings Informing youth of upcoming consequences. Consequences Giving fair consequences without power struggles. Physical intervention in dangerous situations. Verbal interventions and defining when youth or staff are at imminent risk of harm. Non-injurious techniques for staff to protect themselves from assault. Standing holds, team escorts, and full restraints for the protection of staff and students. For more information: visit: https://www.tact2.com/

89. June 30 2025 MWEE Educator Experience Day

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 6/30/2025

Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) are learner-centered experiences that focus on investigations into local environmental issues that lead to informed action and civic engagement. Both teachers and students play important roles in the MWEE by working together in partnership. Learn how to implement the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability STEELS Standards in your classroom! K-12 educators in any discipline are welcome! Lunch will be provided. Participants will each receive a water quality testing kit to use with their students.

90. ESL 2: Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/14/2025 to 8/24/2025

This course will provide an examination of theory, diversity, and pedagogy constructs, for explicit applications to practice in classrooms with English Learners. The historical exploration of immigration, cultural perspectives, and teaching practices that demonstrate and explicate the interconnectedness of culture and cognition are provided. By examining the background of English learners and their cultures, a framework for creating a culturally responsive classroom environment is developed. Participants will develop an awareness of how their own culture impacts their views of teaching, learning, and classroom expectations: explore the varied roles of teacher, parent, and student in terms of cultural and educational expectations: and understand that acculturation is nit only a complex process, but a matter of individual choice.

91. ESL 5: Assessment and Support

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/14/2025 to 8/24/2025

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.

92. Ambitious Science Teaching Academy Learning Series - Summer Bootcamp Edition

Program: STEM

Audience: Open to any educators K-12, administrators, curriculum coordinators, academic coaches, STEM coaches and learning support educators

Dates: 7/14/2025 to 7/18/2025

New

To support all educators and students in this new 3D approach to teaching and learning, NEIU proudly offers the STEELS Ambitious Science Teaching Academy Series. Ambitious teaching deliberately aims to support students of all backgrounds to deeply understand science ideas, participate in the activities of the discipline, and solve authentic problems. Lunch, a copy of the Ambitious Science Teaching guidebook and additional materials and resources will be provided to all participants.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 9/7/2025

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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 9/7/2025

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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 9/7/2025

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.

96. SSD - Principal Retreat - Day 1 (8/11/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 8/11/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

97. SSD - Principal Retreat - Day 2 (8/12/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 8/12/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

98. SSD - New Teacher / Principal Orientation (8/22/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Administrative Staff

Dates: 8/22/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

99. SSD - Professional Development Day 1 - PDD-1 (8/25/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 8/25/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

100. SSD - Professional Development Day 2 - PDD2 (8/26/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 8/26/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 10/12/2025

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.

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